French Decorative Objects

A fine vintage glass paperweight. By Lalique. Designed by René Lalique in 1929. Modeled as a grazing deer or "daim" (French for fallow spotted deer). The deer in frosted and unf...

Vase "Spirales" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1930. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence. Height: 16,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique -...

Sculpture Concorde model in high quality resin, scale 1/25. Vertical base in blackened steel. Exceptional piece. Made in France. Base: L 71 x D 55cm. Model: Wingspan 100cm x heig...

French 19 century Louis XV style Chinoiserie motif gilt bronze cartel clock works signed Raingo Freres.  

French art deco vase with mottled or salted glaze in cerulean blue. Small handles on each side.

EDOUARD DROUOT French, 1859-1945 "Lutte pour la vie" [A fight to survive] Patinated and polychromed bronze on verde marble signed "E. Drouot” cast circa 1920 Item # 311GTN28A A ve...

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases France, circa 1900s This elegant pair of Louis XVI-style cobalt Sevres-style ormolu-...

Art Deco sculpture bronze panther signed by Charles Conrad. Foundry seal of Deroyaume fondeur. Model designed ca. 1935. Cast in 2008. Bronze with black patina. Literature: Dictio...

Ouganda, Art Deco style sculpture by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Designed ca. 1920/1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry in Paris. Handcrafted. 
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The Lalique frosted glass Sandrift vase was produced in the 1960's in the Art Deco style. It is in ovoid form with frosted overlapping shells. Scribe signed on the bottom Lalique, Fr...

The Biches vase was created in 1932 by R .Lalique in white glass. This exemple is in white glass with a sort pink brown patina . The vase is in excellent condition with a Lalique ...

Handsome French antique giltwood carved architectural fragment meant for hanging above a door. Beautiful crown detail . NF

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...

Sculpture of cupid by Eutrope Bouret (1833-1906). This is a fantastic sculpture created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, by Eutrope Bouret, back in 1860-1870. The scu...

Superb movement for this bronze sculpture by J Duval Brasseur. The elegant curved lines and the shape of the base give a strong feeling of this flying eagle. Very unique piece by th...

A rare and superb longcase clock from Paris after a model made by Riesner. Heavily decorated with elaborate bronze cherub and putti mounts. Kingwood and rosewood case with marquetry ...

Rare vintage bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, in glass, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, 20th century. H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D: 8,5cm

Extra large Galle Cameo vase overlaid with different layers of glass with amber and burgundy red colors, fused together by heat. The vase features high-cut acid-etched flowers. B...

Rare vintage bottle of perfume extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century. H: 28cm, W:...

Vase "Ormeaux" vase in cased jade green glass by René Lalique in 1926. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional color. height: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Cata...

19th Century French Cut Crystal Casket Box with Ormolu Mounts and Key. Overall excellent condition with age appropriate wear. No damages. Original ...

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered with a circular enameled porcelain clock face with Roman and Arabic numeral dials and inscribed 'A. Thomas - Fabt de Bronze - 56, Rue de Turenne - Paris', surmounted with a pair of playful seated cherubs amidst clouds and wreaths, the case crowned with a figure of a Gallic Rooster (Coq Gaulois...

Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950. Engraved on the plinth “A. C...

Gilded brass triptych photo frame, Rococo style, early 20th century. Gilt brass triptych photo frame for 3 photos, Rococo style, early 20th century. H: 21.5cm, W: 49cm, D: 1.5cm Fol...

This exceptional Art Deco modernist desk accessory, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930, is a striking fusion of sophistication and utility. The stunning, bold geometric silhou...

A fine antique bronze sculputre. Depicting the Venus de Milo. After the ancient model by Alexandros of Antioch. Bearing an Achille Collas reduction seal and a Barbedienne mark. P...

Superb and large "Serpentine" red crystal Lalique centrepiece. Modeled after René Lalique's smaller Bulbes creation in glass, this piece magnifies that vision. Its design, flows with...

An elegant cylindrical ceramic vase dating to the 1960s by Michel Barbier. The form is refined, with a narrow lip and a glossy, lustrous enamel glaze that envelops both body and rim....

Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who work...

Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock. The circular case is decorated with a floral elements and surmounted by the figures of Venus...

A late 19th century brasswork repoussé planter with animal head ring handles and paw feet.

Apollo torso sculpture, small size, in resin and metal base. Apollo is the male emblem of strength and beauty. This small Greek torso is the perfect embodiment of the son of Zeus an...

Tango, Art Deco bronze sculpture cubist dancers Pierrot and Colombine by Thomas Cartier, France 1930. The bronze has a silver patina and stands on a Portor marble base. Literature...

Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Ferrari perfume, circa 1980. Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Ferrari perfume, circa 1980. H: 28cm, W: 16cm, D: 11cm

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

This Cartier Must II ballpoint pen from the 1980s is a rare piece made of silver plating and palladium, adorned with a distinctive engraved motif featuring Cartier's iconic "C". It b...

Art Deco sculpture depicting a stalking panther, France, circa 1930 Green patinated spelter panther on a rectangular, profiled pedestal of white veined, black, and red marble. Dimen...

French Midcentury stoneware cachepot by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Varies from brown to purple depending on the light ouside. Green inside. Height : 21cm (8.3"), Diame...

MAGNIFICENT & RARE! WOMAN IN CANOE POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE AND ACCENT LAMP SIGNED S. MELANI ARNOVA DIMENSIONS: Approx. 21" Wide x 14" Tall x 6" Deep In 1925, France held the "Ex...

Vase "Piriac" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1930. Stamped "R.Lalique France" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great patina. Nice opalescent he...

An 18th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could...

Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Crocodile La Dona Gold Jewelry Design. In honor of actress, singer, and loyal Cartier client, María Félix. Of all the women who have made dramatic entrances at Cartier, María Félix, one of Mexico's most famous actresses, may have been the most memorable. The jewelry house still talks about the day she arrived, carrying a baby crocodile that she wanted to be the model for a necklace Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery...

This exquisite modernist acrylic Lucite lidded box, expertly crafted in France circa 1970, is a striking embodiment of refined design and artistic sophistication. Echoing the disting...

An exceptional and impressively tall French Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by the renowned Galle company, celebrated for its innovative glasswork and poetic natural motifs. Standing at...

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 "Mare and her Foal" Sand-cast nuanced medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast "I. BONHEUR" and cold-stamped PEYROL verso Cast circa 187...

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage large egg with blue stripes trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...

A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...

Constructed from red fiber with riveted details and embossed maker’s mark - SUROY. Originally used in French factories for material storage, now appreciated as a sculptural industria...

PAIR of French (18th Century) terra cotta urns with heads covered by a drape and an upper wreath border with two handles on top section (PRICED AS PAIR)

An exquisite French Empire ormolu and cut-crystal clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat. Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this c...

A stunning and very rare cameo glass vase etched and enameled with a fabulous landscape of silver birch trees blown in the wind and the rain, exhibiting excellent colors of deep pink...

drageoir was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972) for Gallia in 1931 with beautiful stylized lines.

Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box. French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked...

Art Deco Llama Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément (Lunéville), France, 1920s — French Art Deco Ceramic This striking French Art Deco llama sculpture was created in the...

This unglazed terracotta bowl is beautifully primitive and massive. The natural color of the terracotta is still bright, despite the years of use it’s endured. Please view the detail...

An eye catching late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with raised deep burgundy trees against a blue mountainous landscape against a variegating yellow field. Exhibitin...

This antique wood storage or jewelry box features three drawers with a flip up top with mirror. The box has has lots of character, charm and patina including the brass hardware.

Abel R. Philippe  "Mother playing with her child," an Art Deco silvered bronze group, on a polychromed bronze base, signed on the base, circa 1930s.

Large wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:45cm W:19cm D:18cm .More photo's are available on request.

French Art Deco four-faced clear and frosted glass perfume atomizer with 4 molded woman figured representing the 4 seasons, under a gilded metal spray pump with a mesh atomizer bulb ...