French Decorative Objects

A French Sèvres Manufacture porcelain egg from the 19th century, with putto and floral hand painted décor. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite decorative egg featu...

Alfred the Penguin – Art Deco Figurine An enigmatic and elegantly sculpted penguin, this piece pays homage to Alfred, the iconic silent companion fro...

Large Saint-Clément Stoneware Vase, France, 1950s. This impressive and rare stoneware vase from Saint-Clément, France dates to the 1950s and is distinguished by its exceptional size ...

French terracotta sculpture of a classical male. This stunning French terra cotta sculpture of a classical Roman male is expertly executed ...

Mannequin used by tailors and mercantile retailers in Paris, manufactured by Stockman, circa 1910-1920. Mannequin measures 34 H x 15 W x 9.5 D. Stan...

Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Panther Jewelry Design. Large Cartier Season's Greetings, Joyeuses Fetes Stationary Cards. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery...

“Tout ou Rien” (“All or Nothing”) by Line Vautrin, silvered bronze box. A “toutou” in familiar french language is a dog. It’s inscribed “RIEN” on the necklace, introducing the expres...

This stunning sterling silver picture frame was crafted for The Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1980. With its three oval perspectives, the multiple-view frame can show a fa...

A fine pair of St Louis crystal single-flower vases, rare raspberry pink Massenet Gold model (etched Rococo patterns enhanced with fine gold, Venetian ribs cut inside the neck). Anti...

Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres...

Lovely vintage French crystal candy dish or bowl. Decorated with amber hues giving a great contrast to the clear crystal. Use this bowl fo...

A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...

Set of Two Mid-Century French Ceramics by Le Cyclope, Vallauris — Fat Lava Glaze An exceptionally beautiful pair of ceramics from the renowned Vall...

A cast iron swiveling tray created in France circa 1900. This metal organizer communicate a sense of refinement and age, through its finely crafted details and sturdy materiality. Th...

Heading : Rene Lalique Piriac vase – Marcilhac 1043 Date : Designed 1930 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France Bowl Features : Clear and frosted glass with moulded blue stained band of f...

Sculpture Guepard in solid bronze in black and silvered bronze finish, exceptional piece in limited Edition 1990. Real size, made by J.Carrera.

BACCARAT (Manufacturer) - Julien Viard (Designer) - 'CARON - Le Narcisse Noir' (Perfume Manufacturer / Name) - Art Nouveau crystal perfume bottle designed by Viard in 1911 - featurin...

Impressive French gilt gold art frame with liner found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and wou...

Art deco cup by French artist Claudius Linossier from the 1930s/40s using the brassware technique specific to the artist. Structure in hammered copper in red tones decorated with a g...

This is one of the most lovely Majolica Art Nouveau cachepot jardinière signed by Delphin Massier, inspired by the nature with roses and three different butterflies. The Massier fami...

Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...

Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique wood and brass fireplace wood coffer stands on casters; the trunk is decorated with repousse tavern scene motifs in the manner of David Ten...

A vintage French painted seated deer sculpture cast in reconstituted stone from the mid 20th century. This French painted statue features a quietly seated deer, with its ears and eye...

Pair of candelabra in the style of Louis XV in gold gilt bronze, 19th century.   

Large bronze model of Taureau Romain, the Roman bull, by Jean-Baptiste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883), rich verde bronze patina, cast by F. Barbedienne Foundeur, marked on base, stamp...

This is a nice selection of 20th century. Wooden candlesticks. They vary in shape and size and are Baroque inspired in style and detail. Nice patina and leftovers of polychrome give ...

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).

Dial signed Polti Frères Measures: With base or glass: Height 61 cm (24 in.), width 51,5 cm (20.3 in.), depth 23.5 cm (9,2 in.) Without base: Height 52 cm (20,5 in.), width 42 cm (16.5 in.), depth 12.5 cm (4.9 in.) Important philhellenic clock in burnished and amati gilded bronze, finely chiseled, representing on the terrace a couple elegantly dressed in "the turkish style", and richly decorated with foliage, scrolls and flowers. The feet, decorated with water leaves, rest on an oval wooden base covered with a globe. The theme of the clock comes from The Giaour, a fragment of a Turkish Tale, an English poem by Lord Byron published in may 1813 which tells the thwarted love of a Venetian, the Giaour – term by which the Turks designate infidels and especially Christians – and of Leila, a slave belonging to Hassan’s seraglio, military leader of a Turkish province. The betrayal of Leila discovered, she will be thrown into the sea and her lover will avenge her by killing Hassan, then taking refuge in a monastery. Symbol of prestige and modernity, the decorative clocks are a reflection of the taste of the era of a wealthy bourgeoisie and may be the subject of diplomatic gifts or between individuals. Beyond the purely decorative aspect of such objects, watchmaking in the 19th century is part of a subtle mix of political, historical and literary references. This philhellenic movement converning the West finds a particular echo in France, one of the countries with the United Kingdom and Russia having suported the Greeks during their war of independance (1821-1830) to free oneself from the grip of the Ottoman Empire. Many clocks...

Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix. This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...

A beautiful 20th century large Sèvres crystal vase, organically shaped with an asymmetric flared rim and flat base, ideal as a table centrepiece or...

EUGENE MARIOTON French, 1857-1933 "Vainqueur" Dark-brown patinated bronze signed "E. Marioton", foundry cachet for Siot-Decauville, cold-stamped D718 cast circa 1910 stock ref. ...

Original Rene Lalique Car Mascot From our Lalique collection, we are thrilled to offer this original Rene Lalique Victoire Car Mascot. The Mascot fro...

A large-sized Mid-century white glazed ceramic figure representing a naturalistic pig. Finely detailed with glass eyes. France, circa 1940s. This is a great looking pig with a nice f...

Vintage HERMES Leather suitcase, with brass locks, cotton interior with leather straps. Leather handle all Original. Locks are stamped "Hermes ...

Bronze sculpture of a horse, 20th century. Early 20th century bronze sculpture of a horse. H: 21cm, W: 22cm, D: 9cm

Large, rare and dramatic, this Art Deco bronze by Robert Delandre, circa 1930, depicts three nude male athletes all straining to reach the finish line of the race, their arms straining forward to win, and upward in ecstatic joy. The concentration and focus evident in their faces, and the beauty of their physiques, is beautifully captured by the artist, and the bronze is gorgeously finished in a green-brown patina that brings out the details of each figure. Delandre is largely known for his tabletop bronzes for the home or office, but he also entered competitions for public monuments and memorials. His most famous work is the "Monument to the Latham 47 Heroes" in Caudebec en Caux, France. The sculpture honors the men who disappeared in the prototype of the Latham 47 twin engine airplane in 1928, with Roald...

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

An exceptional double chamber tea caddy with geometric parquetry panels with crossbanded edges. Each of the four sides of serpentine form and raised on a conforming plinth base edged...

This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...

The Domrémy vase was created in white glass by R.Lalique in 1926. This example is in deep green glass and in excellent condition. The green colored glass makes this vase very desir...

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

Large Italian Ceramic Vase – Green & Yellow – Knight on Horseback – 1970s Description: This is a striking large ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1970s, showcasing a vibrant green a...

An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991) It's quite uncommon to find this very large size and notably featuring the silver and parcel gilt finish. The artwork features a majestic female nude, adorned with a stylized cloak in alternating stripes of gold and silver, which showcases a pyramid shape. The Egyptian goddess is depicted as an undraped figure with arms outstretched above her head, holding a crescent moon. She wears a north star headdress that adds to her regal appearance. The cloak is embellished with stars and a comet, and the female figure rests on a bed of stylized clouds. The sculpture is presented on its original black and gold marble base. All of these attributes add to the uniqueness and value of the artwork, making it even more remarkable and sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts. Water bottle shown for scale. Documentation : Les bronzes Art Deco de Georges Lavaroff, sculpteur Russe a Paris 1930 Kastelyn et Mazzucotelli. Georges Lavaroff was born in Sibera in 1895. He studied medicine and painting. After the revolution of 1917 he moved to Moscow and became a member of the Russian artists association where he began to exhibit his work and take part in shows as a member of the Association of artists of Revolutionary Russia. He then worked in France from 1927 until 1935. This period was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures...

A very fine and large 19th century Chinese export famille verte porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece jardinière, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845). The circular-ovoid porcelain bowl or cachepot, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unverified), decorated with a blue and purple ground background with parcel gilt depicting pagodas, trees, mountains and landscape scenes, flanking scrolled handles issuing from the base and ending with a finely chased ormolu pierced acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and raised on six finely chased ormolu masks of Bacchus satyrs flanked by seashell-like mounts. The Ormolu, circa Paris, 1880. The Porcelain circa 1800 (Maybe 18th century.) Measures: Height: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm.) Overall width: 21 inches (53.4 cm.) Depth: 17 inches (43.2 cm.) Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) was a prominent London furniture dealer to the Royal Family, father of Edward Holmes Baldock. He was first listed in the London trade directories in 1805. That listing had him operating out of No.7 Hanway Street in London, where he was described as selling "china and glass". An updated listing in 1821 described his business as "an antique furniture and ornamental furniture dealer", and in 1826 as a buyer and seller of "china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc". Between 1832 and 1837 he sold earthenware and glass products to William IV, and upon the ascendancy of Queen Victoria in 1837, sold china until his death in 1845. Baldock was one of the first antique dealers and is similar to the 18th century marchands-merciers Dominique Daguerre and Simon-Philippe. He was the father of Edward Holmes Baldock (1812-1875), a British Conservative Party politician, and of Mary Frances Baldock, wife of the philatelist W. A. S. Westoby. Famille Verte Famille verte (????, Kangxi wucai...

Antique French Woven Harvest Basket – Early 20th Century A beautifully aged hand-woven French harvest basket, crafted from natural wicker with a wide, tapering form and sturdy twiste...

Important French Boulle and ormolu table clock with all-over brass inlay. Face inset with numbers on enamel plaques. Top surmounted by winged figure with...

A rare Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well. Very good condition, Circa 1880. Great detail and a functional piece of desk furniture.Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, makin...

French crystal vase Portieux (France Portieux brand). This decorative object with transparent glass and frosted glass is very particular. It has a rotating decoration in relief depic...

This stunning 1950s industrial, thick, molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray, was manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier...

Vase "Ferrières" made in cased opalescent glass with gren patina by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. Height: 18 cm Félix Marcilh...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D 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 10.5" high x 8.5" 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...

Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...

A fine and large French bronze of Napoleon on horseback . Crossing the Alps on Marengo. Fine detail on a marble base . Large and impressive scale

Beautiful, important pair of hand-painted Parisian porcelain Medici vases. They feature elegant neoclassical motifs on the bodies: swans with outstretched wings and panoplies. The to...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

Silver metal set realized by Christofle in the mid20th Century. Includes a magnifying glass and a Letter Opener. In their original box. Excellent condition.

"Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique A very fine frosted glass study of a standing horse in a striking position with its neck rounded exhibiting fine detail, the surface lightly polished...

Brass shell centrepiece or vide poche, it can be used as an ashtray too. In the style Honoré de Paris, Maison Charles.

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original Art Deco glazed porcelain flapper girl figurine dating to around 1935. She's an impressive height standing 12 cm o...

This exquisite bronze sculpture of the Venus de Milo dates to the late 19th century and is a beautifully detailed representation of the iconic ancient Greek statue. With a rich brown...