Decorative items
A Classical Statue of Venus
A large-size statue of the Greek Venus which was discovered in 1651 in the archaeological diggings of the Roman Theatre at Arles, as a reproduction made by the Louvre Museum's workshops, the 'Ateliers du Louvre'. This steel-reinforced plaster statue has an encaustic wax patination made to closely resemble pure white, antique marble. The rear of this statue is stamped with hallmark of the Ateliers ..
$12,000
$12,000
A 'Le Vin du Patron' Decanter Bottle
A vintage French blown glass decanter bottle designed to serve and preserve wine, decorated with a faux basketweave pattern, the front inscribed in French with "Le Vin du Patron" (The Boss' Wine), the underside stating that this bottle was "Made in Italy" . Retaining the original spring-loaded stopper. ..
$140
$140
A Barbotine 'Piglet' Jug
A 19th century French Art Nouveau period glazed Barbotine majolica water jug in the shape of a piglet. Typical work of the 'Manufacture de Orchies'. Area of Orchies, Northern France, circa 1880...
$320
$320
A French 'Globe de Mariée'
A 19th century French 'Globe de Mariée', a marriage bouquet under a 'cloche' glass bell, standing on a purpose-made ebonised timber plinth. A 'Globe de Mariée' was traditionally a souvenir of a couples' wedding day, displaying personalised items to symbolise the hopes and and dreams for their marriage. Area of Normandy, circa 1900...
$360
$360
A French 'Globe de Mariée'
A 19th century French 'Globe de Mariée', a marriage bouquet under a 'cloche' glass bell, standing on a purpose-made ebonised timber plinth. A 'Globe de Mariée' was traditionally a souvenir of a couples' wedding day, displaying personalised items to symbolise the hopes and and dreams for their marriage. Area of Normandy, circa 1900...
$360
$360
A French 'Jardiniere' Herb Planter
A French provincial salt glazed stoneware 'jardiniere' herb planter vase decorated with haut-relief carved mythological figures and bas-relief etched floral and foliate motifs in blue tonalities, on a pale grey background. Please note the wonderful blue colour of the decorations. Area of Alsace, France circa 1950...
$280
$280
A French 'Jeu de la Grenouille'
A rare, 19th century French folk art 'Jeu de la Grenouille' game, an early version of a pinball machine, once found in rural French bistros. The players would toss heavy, cast iron coins from a distance of about three metres, trying to get the coins to go into the holes on the top of this cabinet. The top has several holes, two flap-traps and a cast iron wheel. As the coins enter through the vario..
$2,600
$2,600
A French Alsatian Dog
A French Art Deco period cast and chased bronze-patinated spelter sculpture of an Alsatian dog, the surfaces retaining the original patina, standing on its original two-tone marble plinth. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$480
$480
A French Bannister Finial
A late 18th century French enamelled cast iron and turned copper bannister finial of classic shape and proportions. Area of Paris, circa 1780...
$280
$280
