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Louis XV Decorative Objects

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant and sumptuous, this 19th-century pair of candelabras perfectly embodies the refinement of French decorative arts. Crafted in finely chased gilt bronze, these seven-light cand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of impressive French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Bréche de Violette marble cassolettes. Each is raised on a square Bréche Violette marble base with concave corner...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of Ten-Light Candelabra After Pierre Gouthière, by Henri Picard, Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair Of Gilt-Bronze And White Marble Ten-Light Candelabra After The Model by Pierre Gouthière, by Henri Picard. French, Circa 1870. The gilt-bronze variously stamped 'P...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French 18th century Louis XV brass candlesticks with very nice patina. In good condition. Measures: 19 cm high diameter 10 cm.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras. Great Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular pair of monumental crystal, rock crystal and brass candelabra. Electrified. Great Scale And Proportions.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Pair Ormolu Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urns in Sevres Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Our Sevres Louis XV style vases with cobalt blue glazes feature extensive gilt designs including the Louis XV coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis in shie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Amphora lidded Vase with Sea Creatures Motif by Lindner Porcelain vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted vase made in Germany, attributed to Lindner Porcelain, circa 1960s. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Vase Form Candelabras
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Pair of large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Vase Form Candelabras. Each with a vase form shaped body with central relief under a 12 branch candelabrum. Standing on a tr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the Louis XV period resting on an animated circular base, with a baluster-shaped barrel with torso fluting. The candlesticks have kept thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18thc Large Antique French Sevres Porcelain Vase/ Covered Urn Ammon-Ra w/Bronze
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Rare Large 18thc French Louis XV Marked Sevres Porcelain Covered Urn/ Vase Ammon-Ra. Pristine condition. Vibrant beautiful coloring. Mark 1758-59. Estate find from the S...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

3-Piece French Louis XV Style Bronze Clock Set
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore and rouge marble clock and pair of 5 arm candelabra. 23\" high (PRICED AS SET)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Signed Sevres Bronze Ormolu Figural Urn
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This late 19th-century French Sevres urn is a stunning example of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring intricate bronze ormolu mounts and rich hand-pai...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A mantel clock in the Louis XV manner. Constructed in white Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the rectangular form base having bowed ends, rises from gilt toupie feet and has opposed gilt sphinxes and gilt bronze foliate mounts to the facia; the two train clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A carriage clock in the Louis XV manner The ornate and shaped gilt bronze case having putti at the angles, surmounted by two winged putti, one proffering a laurel wreath; dressed ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Girandoles, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces Grace your walls with a touch of French grandeur with this pair of vintage Louis XV style gilt bronze Girandoles or wall candle sconces. Exquisitely crafted from gilded bronze, these sconces boast a captivating display of scrolling designed arms that cascade down the central body and gracefully curve along the three arms. The meticulous details including the bow knot top...
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20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exceptional Lidded Vase Lindner Porcelain Chinoiseries Unique Sample Piece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Lindner Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy va...
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1980s German Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV Style gilt bronze and Sèvres style Porcelain inkwell. French, circa 1890. This elegant and sophisticated inkwell is of sarcophagus form with finely painted por...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Terracotta Lion, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful garden terracotta sculpture of a seated lion, a ball between its claws. 18th-century terracotta, some losses (eyes, tail, etc.), wear, chips, and cracks. Height 68 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Pair Louis XV Style Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite pair of French hand-painted Sevres porcelain vases. Reflecting the opulent Louis XV style, these vases are no...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold

French Louis XV Style Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Clock Set
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Louis XV or Rococo style bronze mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, France, 1920s. Decorated with floral and scrolled leaf motif throughout. Brass dial with indi...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century, Wood Sicilian Torchere Transformed into Floor Lamp
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An antique torchere hand-crafted in Sicily in 18th century transformed in a particular floor lamp. Dimensions of the torchere without lampshade are c...
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Mid-18th Century Sicilian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Antique Italian Ornate Bronze French Louis XV Rococo 6 Point Candelabras
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial plate and other Sevres porcelain decorations. The movement with spring suspension. ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

A 19th Century French Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Rare Fluorite Candelabras
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III pair of three-lights candelabras Ormolu-mounted Rare Fluorite also called Fluorspar Vases The baluster shape body flanked by two arms and surmounted by a lid en...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Long-Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall and elegant horloge de parquet was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1780. Built of solid oak, the stately grandfather clock stands ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century Vases in Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green marble “vert de mer” baluster-shaped vases. They are richly decorated with gilt bronze Louis XV-style Rocaille, foliage, flowers, and seeds that wind up around the paun...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880, the cartouche-shaped faience piece features intricate hand p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original
Located in Queens, NY
French Sevres biscuit porcelain bust after Versailles original signed "1703-1768 Coustou." The bust portrays King Louis XV's Queen consort Mar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore 5 arm candelabras with cupids playing horn instruments (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th C. Sevres Style Porcelain Painted Mounted Chateau des Tuileries Style Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Antique French Sevres Style Hand Painted and Mounted Chateau des Tuileries Style covered urn with Gilt Highlights and Front & Back Panels of variegated flowers Scenes....
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19th Century American Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exceptional Fürstenberg Pedestal Medici form Twin Handled Urn Vase Unique Sample
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted urn vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
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1980s German Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Miniature Salesman s Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite miniature French Louis XV inlaid jewelry box is a rare and charming example of a salesman’s sample, created with the same craftsmanship and detail as full-scale 19th-c...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite mantel garniture, crafted in the opulent French Rococo style, embodies the refinement and artistic sensibility of eighteenth-century decorative art. The set consists o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

19thc Louis XV Porcelain Vase/ Urn Royal Vienna
Located in Opa Locka, FL
29thc Austrian Louis XV Porcelain Vase/ Urn by Royal Vienna. Signed and marked. Beautifully decorated. No damage.
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1890s Austrian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Louis XV Rococo Style Wall Clock In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
A Louis XV style wall clock with a rocaille-inspired floral design in finely chased gilt bronze. French work from the Napoleon III period. Very good condition, works perfectly, wit...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks. Each most elegant candlestick is raised on an octagonal base displaying tapered a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Candelabras with seating Putti
Located in Norton, MA
Large and heavy French Louis XV style candlesticks made of bronze candlesticks with intricated sculptural form through the entire piece. Special gilt effect on the putti's body to make this figure very visible and catch the attention of it. 7 candlestick...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Crystal Figural Cherub Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Eric Stepnewski Centerpiece / Vase. Crafted from chiseled brass ormolu finished in 24k gold and crystal. Features a fluted cut crystal body decorated by 2 cherubs h...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass

Bouquetière, a Porcelain Vase from the 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century vase, Bouquetière, Louis XV period, in Nevers porcelain, signed Jean Gony. H: 11cm, W: 20cm, D: 11.5cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Four Arm Cupid Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th century) bronze dore cupid design 4 arm candelabras supported on filigree triangular shaped bases. (Priced as pair...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted, late nineteenth century bronze doré mounted Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin (KPM) porcelain five piece desk set. The breathtaking anti...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Coppia di Candelabri in Bronzo Dorato e Porcellana Blu Cobalto – Stile Luigi XV
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegante coppia di candelabri in stile Luigi XV (seconda metà dell’Ottocento), realizzati in bronzo dorato con finitura cesellata e corpo centrale in porcellana blu cobalto. I candel...
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20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique G. Philippe for Palais Royal French Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique G. Philippe for Palais Royal French Louis XV Style Patinated Bronze Figural C...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and acorn finial.  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

A Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler. A delightful pair of Meissen porcelain sheep figurines, expertly mo...
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1740s German Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Cobalt Gilt Decorated Urns
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Cobalt And Gilt Decorated Two-Handle Urns in good condition. Hand-painted different scenes on each side. No cracks or repairs. Just...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large porcelain dinner service, Tertia model, Herend, early 20th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large porcelain dinner service, Tertia model, Herend, early 20th century, approximately 200 pieces
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French "Boulle" Mantel Clock, Louis XV Style
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century French "Boulle" mantel clock, Louis XV style. French Boulle style clock with tortiose shell and inlay. Gilt bronze case mounts of ro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique copper dust pan or crumber has a molded flared design with two "button" indentations at the top for the fingers. Wonderful aged patina in a favori...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Copper

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C. A lovely clean lined design with a single rounded door on the top opening to an elaborate gilt tin face molded surround with peacocks, swans and flowers with a central white clock face in roman numerals. Marked Patou-Collin, a Meslay. A long narrow lower door with a round glass window...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Walnut

French Louis XV Floral Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) bronze dore and porcelain floral decorated mantel clock with four 18th Century style figures and cupids (Balthazar) *Not working
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Luxurious Louis XV Rococo style gilt bronze mantel garniture, dating from the 19th century, comprising a central clock and a pair of matching six-light candelabra. This ensemble sta...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Ewer Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice ewer, carafe from the early 20th century. The body is made of smooth glass while the foot, handle and spout are made of pewter, a very rare element and one of the oldest kn...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Tin

Ewer Early 20th Century
Ewer Early 20th Century
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Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base (signed HOUDON)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) metal busts of 18th century style Noblemen (signed POLI)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.   
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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