Miscellaneous/ Gifts
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 $9,000
$12,000 $9,000
A set of 12 Limoges Fish Plates
A set of twelve French Limoges porcelain fish plates in the shape of large scallop shells, each plate decorated with a fish and with whimsical seaweed patterns. Typical fine pottery work of the 'Porcelaines de Sologne' porcelain works. The undersides with the Limoges hallmarks. Area of Lamotte-Beuvron, Loire Valley, circa 1960...
$680
$680
A 'Domaine du Portereau' Multi Bottle Bucket
A large, vintage French restaurant's "Domaine du Portereau" multi bottle Champagne ice bucket, the oval shaped 'vasque' decorated with a polished metal finish, stamped with the maker's trademark and with "Cuvée Prestige, Maison fondée en 1958". Area of Reims, circa 1960...
$980
$980
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 $105
$140 $105
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 $240
$320 $240
A Bust of the Madonna
An blue and ivory glazed majolica bust of the Madonna by Giuseppe Gambogi (Pisa 1862 – Florence 1938), an Italian sculptor operating in the area of Florence and specialising in the Neo Renaissance style. Signed on the plinth G. Gambogi. Area of Florence, circa 1900...
$480 $360
$480 $360
A fine pair of French Louis XV Candlesticks
A fine pair of French Louis XV style, cast, chased and silver plated candlesticks, each candlestick with three candle-holders fitted to foliate-motif branches, emanating from twist-turned baluster stems and plinths. Please note the excellent, jewellery-like quality of the casting and chasing, and the good antique silver patination. These candlesticks can be dismantled, for ease of cleaning, and ca..
$1,400 $1,050
$1,400 $1,050
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 $270
$360 $270
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 $270
$360 $270
