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 $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 Christofle Champagne Bucket
A vintage French silver plated Classic urn shaped Champagne and white wine bucket fitted with two finely cast and chased scrolled handles, the cylindrical form decorated with elegant mouldings and plinth. The underside stamped with the silversmith mark of 'Christofle'. Area of Paris, circa 1970...
$1,600 $1,200
$1,600 $1,200
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
