France - Decorative Objects

Magnificent carved stone head fragment with a very beautiful and strong expression. France, circa 1750. Beautiful weathered and small losses. Measurement is with the wooden base. H:3...

Rare handmade glass weavers oil lamp from the south of France. France, 19th century. Good condition. Copper wick holder of recent date.

This nice turtle vide-poche is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970

Pair small alabaster grand tour sphinxes. Great to use as paper weights on your desk. Italy circa 1850-1900. Weathered,small losses and old repair Mo...

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...

Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels and an eagle standing on rams heads . Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France ci...

Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...

RARE Sèvres “Rooster” in New Hard-Paste Porcelain, 1915, at the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Molded by Edmond Dubois After Ytiga Noumata. A remarkably rare hard-paste porcelain ...

Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered baroque hand carved oak caryatid figure carrying a fruit basket. Weathered. France circa 1750 Measurements include the wooden base. H:45c...

Beautiful hand carved wooden ornament depicting two angel holding a laurel wreath. Unique period piece . Spain, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

"Rennes" vase, model created on August 28, 1933. Molded pressed glass with green patina Signed in acid-etched Lalique France, signature corresponding to the years 1945/1950. Félix...

Beautiful small Baroque angel with glass eyes. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1700- 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here b...

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt — Lunel, France, 1950s. A stunning mid-century ceramic jewelry box crafted by renowned French artist Mithé Espelt in Lunel, France, d...

Vase "Rampillon" made in yellow amber glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very rare color for this model. Height: 12.7 cm Féli...

René Lalique "Sauges" vase made in 1923 in molded emerald green glass with white patina. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional color. height : 25,5 cm Féli...

Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard. In perfect condition. Length: 65 cm Width: 14 cm ...

Beautiful weathered confit jar. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose f...

Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

Seal Stamp "Papillon Ailes Ouvertes" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature. Perfect condition Height: 5 cm Length : 7,3 cm Félix Ma...

Vase "Nefliers" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1923. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Height: 14.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique ...

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

Box "Tokio' "Tokyo" made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1921. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescent. height : 5 cm diameter : 17 cm Félix Mar...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.

Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...

A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

Beautiful giltwood angelhead. Italy, circa 1650-1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:11cm D:11,5cm

Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel fragment. Unique period piece with traces of its old color . Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. small losses. Measurement here below includes the wood...

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

Art Nouveau-Style Ginkgo Leaf Vide-Poche in Polished Brass – Sculptural Golden Catchall Description: This elegant brass vide-poche, shaped like a ginkgo leaf, draws inspiration from...

17th-Century Carved Wooden Angel – Polychrome and Gilded Sculpture (One Wing Remaining) Height: 70 cm Width: 33 cm A beautiful 17th-century carved wooden angel, depicted kneeling i...

French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...

Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970. Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...

Vintage Gucci style floral ashtray C1960s Italy. Beautifully sculptured and cleverly designed piece that sheds its petals to become five individual ashtrays. A gorgeous addition to...

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920 A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...

Vase "Fougeres" (Ferns) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1912. Molded signature into leaves and engraved control signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful p...

French Art Deco Ceramic Valkyrie Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément, 1920s. Striking and rare French Art Deco ceramic Valkyrie sculpture by Charles Lemanceau, created i...

Amazing baroque panel depicting a crowned reliquary . Beautiful weathered with traces of its original silver, gilding and colour. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses . Measureme...

Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...

This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...

Large mid-century stoneware vase with a handle by Bay Keramik, Germany. Magnificent revolving decor showing Sumerian characters and scenes of life. Measures: Height: 17.9"(45.5cm), W...

Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.

Art Deco vase circa 1930. Blown glass in a wrought iron and bronze frame. Signed A.Delatte Nancy. Height: 27 cm Base diameter: 10.2 cm Neck diameter: 10.8 cm André Delatte (born in...

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century Description: This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th century, showcases the elegance of natural stone carving and the timeless symbolism of animals in decorative art. The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a themed vignette, these figurines bring a sense of serenity, strength, and tradition to any interior. Key features include: Natural Stone Materials: The pair of elephants and the lion are carved from jade, known for its symbolic value and subtle translucence. The seated dog is carved from onyx, offering a contrasting tone and texture with its elegant veining and natural luster. Symbolic Animal Forms: Elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, and good fortune, especially when displayed as a pair. The lion conveys strength, protection, and calm authority. The dog represents loyalty, guardianship, and companionship. Chinese 20th-Century Craftsmanship: All four pieces reflect traditional Chinese stone-carving techniques, combining refined form with smooth, tactile surfaces. Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines serve as both decorative accents and subtle symbols of balance and harmony. Curated Collector’s Set: The combination of two materials and four distinct animals makes this set ideal for collectors of Asian art, animal figures, or natural stone miniatures. This set of four jade and onyx animal figurines...

This exquisite French porcelain vase is crafted by the renowned Bernardaud manufacture in Limoges, and bears the refined “Artois bleu” pattern—an elegant design inspired by the Comte...

Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered. France circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal. H:11cm W:6cm D:5,5cm

Vase "Damiers" made in frosted glass with original black heated enamel made in 1935. Stamped signature. This vase is in perfect condition. Height : 23,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René...

Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in copper spelter. White bakelite arch all on a marble base black and onyx. Signed J De Rouncourt on the marble base. In very good condition, note some ...

Set of 5 French Ceramic Kitchen Canisters – 1970s Vintage Floral Design Description: This charming set of five French ceramic kitchen canisters dates from the 1970s. Each container ...

French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, ca.10. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width...

Art deco cone vase circa 1930 in green color. Signed Daum Nancy France. In perfect condition Note micro scratches inside Height: 27.3 cm Neck diameter: 14.5 cm Base: 11.3cm x 11.3cm...