Furniture

1. Professional and Artistic Description: We are pleased to present for sale a superb and richly detailed ornamental Cup, testifying to the zenith of French Decorative Arts during ...

This is a sculpture made of spelter (or art metal), depicting a young dancer performing a dynamic dance figure, balanced on the toe of one foot. The artist has captured the subject's...

1. Description of the Work: The sculpture is a nude female figure, cast in bronze with a gilt or burnished (bronze) patina. It is mounted on a trapezoidal base of veined marble (...

The sculpture is a bronze work by the French artist Émile Picault (1833-1915). It is typical of his allegorical figures and combines meticulous figurative work with a moralizing or...

- Description of the Artwork: The work "The Lady with Deer" (Madame aux biches), by Menneville (pseudonym for Ugo CIPRIANI: 1887-1960), is an emblematic Art Deco sculpture, created ...

Description of the Artwork: This captivating sculpture depicts a slender siren emerging from its base of rough stone in a vertical thrust, with her arms raised and crossed above her...

- The Artwork: This sculpture by Jean de Roncourt embodies a striking dramatic tension through the figure of an archer in full action. Kneeling, with a taut torso and prominent muscles, the man draws his bow in a gesture of controlled power. The dynamic, almost choreographic posture reveals a perfect knowledge of human anatomy, typical of the Art Deco movement to which de Roncourt belonged. The grey-patinated spelter confers an antique nobility...

THE WORK: This metal sculpture, titled Miroir (Mirror), signed Auguste Moreau, depicts a young woman in a rustic dress, with her arms raised, arranging her hair. Her graceful postur...

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The sculpture The Standing Man depicts a lone man standing in a boat, leaning on an oar. His hunched body, tilted head, and stretched arms express effort an...

1. Description of the Work: This bronze sculpture, titled La Prieuse (The Prayer), depicts a young woman praying, with her hands clasped and head slightly bowed, in a posture of co...

The Dying Gaul. - Description of the Work: A Celtic warrior lies nude, half-reclining on his shield, his body contorted by pain. His right hand touches the ground while his face, m...

Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness. - Object: A dallah (Arabic: دلة) is a traditional Arab coffee pot used to prepare and serve coffee in the...

Dallah Coffee Pot: A Masterpiece of Arab Hospitality and Art The "Dallah" coffee pot we see here is a magnificent piece representative of Arab culture. Likely made of copper, it fea...

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred Mysteries. Artistic and Historical Description This Ethiopian procession cross, of rare beauty, embodies a long tradition of Christian religious art...

Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) « LE TRAVAIL » bronze statue The bronze statue 'Le Travail' by Émile Louis Picault is much more than a mere work of art. It embodies the very essence...

Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship. Structure and Composition: This finely crafted Ethiopian procession cross is rich in iconographic detail. Constructed from metal, likely bronze or brass, it features a complex structure with several decorative elements. - Central Part: • Madonna and Child: At the heart of the cross is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. This central image is framed within a circle adorned with openwork motifs and small inlays that appear to be precious stones or colored glass pieces. Arms of the Cross: • Angelic Musicians: Each lateral arm of the cross features an angelic musician, playing instruments and depicted in a flying position. The angels are finely detailed, with spread wings and carefully sculpted garments. • Cherub: At the apex of the cross, a cherub is depicted, a celestial being with multiple wings and surrounded by cloud-like motifs. • Bird Motifs: The lower extremities of the cross are adorned with bird motifs, likely doves, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, placed within openwork circles. Base and Handle: • Engraved Base: The base of the cross, which serves as a handle, is also richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs, providing a sturdy and decorative grip for processions. History of Ethiopian Procession Crosses Origins and Evolution: Ethiopian procession crosses have a long history, dating back to the introduction of Christianity to Ethiopia in the 4th century under King Ezana. Influenced by Coptic and Byzantine traditions, these crosses evolved to adopt a distinctive style unique to Ethiopia. - Characteristics: • Style and Iconography: Ethiopian crosses...

Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT" or "L'ATHLETE". Description of the work The statue "L'EFFORT" or "THE MAN LIFTING A STONE" Attributed to Gust...

JEF LAMBEAUX (1852 – 1908) Bronze Statue "THE DANCER WITH CASTANETS" . Imagine a sculpture that transcends mere representation to capture the very essence of movement and passion. "...

Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader". Bas-Relief: "The Reader" is a bas-relief created by Louis-Ernest Barrias, a renowned 19th-century sculptor. The bas-...

Victor Joseph Ghislain Demanet (1895-1964) "The Hammerer". We are delighted to present a work of rare emotional and technical power: "The Hammerer" by Victor Joseph Ghislain Demanet...

Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) “THE SOWER” Artistic Description: "The Sower" depicts a vigorous young man, bare-chested, in the act of sowing seeds. The sculpture captures with precision...

JEF LAMBEAUX (1852-1908) "Bust of a Young Woman" in bronze. Jef Lambeaux's "Bust of a Young Woman" with bared breasts is a striking work of art that embodies both beauty and controversy. Created by the eminent Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908), this bronze sculpture reveals exceptional technical mastery and extraordinary artistic sensitivity. The young woman depicted, with her hair flowing freely and her face imbued with serenity, embodies the quintessence of feminine beauty. This work is part of the Romantic Realism...

ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Art Nouveau Side Table with a Trilobed Marquetry Top and Floral Décor: Be enchanted by the splendor of this masterpiece signed by Émile Gallé, where nature h...

GUSTAVE VAERENBERGH (1873-1927) Bust in Alabaster and Gilt Bronze "JEANNE D'ARC" (end 19th century-early 20th century) - THE WORK: The alabaster and gilt bronze bust of Joan of A...

"Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral Thistle Motif (c. 1895). Émile Gallé’s game table is an exceptionally refined work of art, perfectly e...

Étienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), "The Bather" or "The Nymph Bathing" (1757) Artistic Explanation: The Nymph Bathing is a masterpiece of 18th-century French sculpture, created...