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"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

This is a beautiful little console.

Tavia Atelier Sterling Silver Bangle opens with hinge

This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Lotus Pagoda shade and its complementary original bronze base. The elegant form of the lotus-inspired shade combines with the beautiful green gradient of the glass tiles to display the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of Tiffany Studios. This statuesque lamp shows off the Tiffany hallmarks of nature-inspired aesthetics alongside a beautifully unified artistic form. While many Tiffany shades...

Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as we...

Sterling Silver and Gold Partagás Cigar Box Bulgari Dated 1976 This exceptional Bulgari sterling silver and gold cigar box embodies the height of Italian luxury and craftsmanship. T...

A delightful French walnut footstool, 20th century, with ribbon-twist or barley twist carving on the turned legs. The rectangular top is formed with two planks, studded at each corne...

This pair of vases is made of exceptionally fine Porcelaine de Paris from the 18th century. The bronze mounts are covered in gold, and were 19th century additions. The porcelain itself is a phenomenal blue color with gold designs on it that looks magnificent. The vases each have a set of four portraits on them as well: two horizontal scenes on the front and back, with two vertical portraits above them on the front and back as well. The paintings on the front of each have people in them, whereas the ones on the back depict country scenes and buildings. The inscription under the lid of the vase reads "Offert par Le Duc de Richelieu a la Princess de Lomballe." The Duke of Richelieu who gave these vases was most likely Louis François Armand de...

An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of t...

A sizable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that g...

Petite, clear glass jar with lid. This sweet little jar is raised on a short pedestal and is crowned with a flat lid. The lid overhangs the jar and has a ‘t...

Antique French rosewood and gold bronze writing desk or vanity, circa 1880-1890. 30" high to writing surface. 51" high to top of mirror This piece is all original to when we purcha...

A curious and whimsical family of toadstools made in England to populate your garden or patio. Handcrafted from reconstituted stone and metal pipe with hand-painted decoration. The f...

10.5 x 16 inches - Edition 5 of 7 with 2 APs Additional framing $265. Shot in 2011 in Amsterdam Inspired by an anonymous artist of the Fontainebleau School’s Presumed Portrait of Gabrielle d’Estrées and Her Sister, the Duchess of Villars, circa 1594 Photography and acting are kindred spirits in the new series by e2 (Elizabeth Kleinveld and Epaul Julien...

We love this Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from France, crafted during the 1870s, topped with an antique piece of red marble that is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. Three s...

A charming French mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte table originally used for playing cards. Topped with white marble and surrounded by a pierced brass gallery that’s nicely patinated. Tw...

A beautiful pair of custom lamps made from decorative gold gilt plaster segments that have been mounted to iron bases to create an extraordinary pair of lighting...

8 bells and gongs, this is a magnificent clock in every aspect of its construction.

A dramatic frame of carved mahogany found in the Netherlands, likely a 19th century architectural detail such as a transom above a doorway. This pierced window is without glass allow...

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impre...

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. Th...

A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and proverbs in old Slavic lettering, this service is a grand symbol of celebration and a testament to the beauty of Russian Imperial silver. The punch set, a standalone treasure in its own right, was gifted by Czar Alexander III to Captain Wiggins in recognition of his pioneering expedition along the Enisei River. Driven by a desire to establish a sea route with Siberia, Captain Wiggins’ journey is notable for being the first successful endeavor by a British seaman in 300 years to extend commercial interests with the northern coasts of Russia. Even more notable is the presentation of this elaborate gift by the Russian government to a foreign national, particularly when the British government all but ignored Wiggins' efforts. In fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments. Even so, the Czar was impressed, and chose to honor Wiggins with this exceptional punch service — as pictured and discussed in Henry Johnson’s book Captain Joseph Wiggins, written in 1907. The service was commissioned by the Czar from the House of Sazikov, the oldest silversmith and jewelry firm in Russia. Sazikov was established in 1793 by the merchant Pavel Sazikov, and became supplier to the Imperial Court in 1837. The firm, which maintained factories in Moscow and St. Petersburg, became renowned for its high quality silverware, silver sculptures, cloisonné enamels and statuettes with national motifs. The firm exhibited several cups and centerpieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, and from 1846, held the Imperial Warrant. The unique charm of this punch service lies not only in its craftsmanship and historical relevance, but also in the inclusion of old drinking...

This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider and web-inspired shade combines with the soft green and yellow gradient of the glass tiles to display the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of Tiffany Studios. This table lamp shows off the Tiffany hallmarks of nature-inspired aesthetics alongside a beautifully unified artistic form that nearly comes alive when the lamp is turned on. While many Tiffany shades...

A dramatic French 18th century Louis XVI-style center table, with an exquisite giltwood base supporting its original thick slab of (removable) dark gray marble. The monochromatic sto...

Drape yourself in dazzling elegance. This exceptional 18K white gold estate diamond necklace is set with round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.37ct. The color of the diamon...

A French 19th century stone mortar once used to grind herbs, grains, and spices. The vessel is hand-chiseled from one piece of stone shaped with four lobes as handles, making it (a l...

Play Ball! No. 27 unleashes a mighty swing at the ball. Both umpire and catcher are in their huddled crouch. "Swing" is an exclusive publication of Stone and Press Gallery by Art We...

Carmen Almon grew up in Barcelona and Washington DC and resides in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She uses copper sheeting, brass tubing, steel wire and enamel paint to create botani...

Provenance: Ex. Wykeham Galleries, Stockbridge, England Dennis Page was a polymath, creating the Esso "Tiger" campaigns that ran around the world as an advertising star, while using...

This antique three stone ring features a stunning vivid blue cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.10 carats flanked by two old European cut diamonds which weigh approximatel...

Vintage 20th century pewter candlesticks from France, reflecting Louis XV and rococo tastes. The candlesticks feature an exciting silhouette on the column that gracefully tapers and ...

This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...

Raoul Dufy 1877-1953 French Chevaux de courses (Racing Horses) Signed and dated "Raoul Dufy 1929" (lower right) Watercolor and gouache on Arches paper Raoul Dufy's fascination wi...

Antique 19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Adrien Moreau (1843-1906).

A curious and whimsical family of toadstools made in England to populate your garden or patio. Handcrafted from reconstituted stone and metal pipe with hand-painted decoration. Pleas...

This 19th century French Tapisserie de Verdure, circa 1850s, is exquisite. It is wool and cotton, and hangs on a metal tapestry rod with rings. The s...

This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Ev...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A to...

Christian Hootsell was born in Mississippi and resides in Dallas, TX.  While touring museums early in life, Hootsell became fascinated with metal sculpture and was inspired by the wo...

This exquisite Art Deco period ring showcases a 9.50-carat Ceylon blue sapphire, celebrated for its deep, velvety blue hue, which is further accentuated by the absence of heat treatm...

Luscious cranberry glass vase on clear pedestal foot, English, circa 1900. The opening of the tulip-shaped bowl is smooth, and could be used as a serving piece when entertaining or t...

An exceptional carved and painted trumeau mirror, circa 1800, France. The antique mirror features a large carved and gilt wreath that is situated in the larger shaped panel above the glass. It consists of carved and blossoming roses on one side, with a laurel branch on the other, meeting in the middle at a carved knotted ribbon with tassels. Below this wonderful work of art is the trumeau mirror. The mirror is nearly square, measuring 17” H x 18-½” W, and is framed by carved and gilt trim, worked into twisted ribbon and beaded pearl motifs. The mirror’s mercury glass is original to the antique, and has aged marvelously, with some foxing and sparkles present. A small, carved rectangular panel...

Deborah Newman can paint just about anything, including stunning landscapes, and here she shows her chops with an animal whose essence is hard to captur...

Pair Antique French Exceptional 9-Light Louis XVI Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Sconces, Circa 1880-1890.

A wonderful pair of 19th century Persian turquoise earrings with a snake and heart motif in their original box from a jeweller in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Snake motif was extremely p...

Antique French Louis XVI Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Clock, circa 1875-85.

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

This remarkable openwork reliquary cross pendant by Mellerio dits Meller stands as a testament to the maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship and design legacy. Set with 36 hexagonal gar...

A generously sized 19th century secretary desk from Sweden, made in the Gustavian style, with a striking painted finish of ruddy, patinated oxblood enveloping the pine construction. ...

Antique Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Figural Medieval Knight in Armor.

This magnificent Italian 18th century cabinet is beautifully painted and comes to the store from Bologna. On the lower portion, the piece ...

A charming little pocket painted in a happy color.

This stunning Chippendale-style mahogany and walnut server, circa 1780, is from the Netherlands and has gorgeous grain patterns maintained by a French paste wax polish. It features a...

Paul Villinski's "Chiaroscuro" incorporates his signature butterfly motif with a found antique frame. This unique piece dazzles with its shimmering gold leaf finish, with the bespoke...

Hand rolled, emerald-colored glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s. View the detailed images.

This is a lovely Venetian oval mirror from Italy. Its original plate has lots of foxing and aging. It would definitely add Old World elegance to a...

Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain, silver flatware sets became affirmations of economic prosperity and affluence. Only the most prestigious families could afford a set of twelve place settings. This complete Vander service comprised of almost 1,000 grapevine pattern pieces, with service for 60 people for a seated meal and service for 82 people for a buffet, was a monumental commission. All of the pieces are held in a remarkable seven-drawer velvet inlaid mahogany case, emphasizing the grandeur of this exceptional set. Vander created silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions, now incredibly rare. Known for their elaborate designs and intricate engravings, Vander was one of the last remaining English flatware makers to employ the age-old method of hand forging flatware, where each piece of silver starts out as an ingot and is formed by a silversmith using a Hammer. After the pieces were forged, they would be hammered flat, polished, chased and decorated, and then polished again, all by hand. Though time-consuming, such craftsmanship ensured a product that was superior in every possible way. It was this firm's steadfast commitment to quality that made them the favorite of both royalty and nobility alike throughout Europe. Over 117 pounds of weighable silver, this 994-piece set includes: 82 table forks 82 soup spoons 82 table knives with stainless steel blades 82 dessert forks 82 dessert spoons 82 dessert/cheese knives with stainless steel blades 82 tea spoons 60 fish forks 60 fish knives 60 coffee spoons 60 pastry forks 60 grapefruit spoons 60 butter knives 37 table serving spoon...

An impressive pair of antique diamond cluster earrings set in 14K gold. The old mine cut and old European cut diamonds total approximately 10 carats total weight. These are show st...

An interesting Empire style French trumeau taken from a larger boiserie paneling. The applied carved and gilt crest depicts a center cameo with bows, laurel leaves and architectural ...