19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period! Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, it was designed for an opulent home before the days of widespread availability of electric lighting. One can definitely see an Italianate influence in the expression of...
19th Century Country French Normandie Armoire in Stripped Oak is a splendid testament to the incredible talents of the artisans of the storied region in northern France, from which William the Conquerer hailed. This example was rendered entirely from hand-select, dense, old-growth French white oak, and features a classic architecture melded with the...
Antique Framed hand painted Oil Painting on Canvas is a charming work producing a three dimensional illusion as if the cherubs were carved from marble! An excellent romantic example of the Trompe L'oeil effect. Survives in its original frame.Circa early 1900sMeasures 38.5H x 29.5W
Italian Hand Painted Secretary ~ Bookcase from Piemonte, Italy is a testament to the talented artisans of Piemonte, Italy! Its hand carved artistry features the traditional subtle Baroque influence developed in the region, a product of the master craftsmen of that storied region. Original hand-painted patina finish accentuates the carvings and molding...
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Center Table represents a timeless style executed with tailored elegance from exotic imported mahogany and indigenous gray marble for a look that transcends the centuries! From the days of Napoleon and Josephine the style has added opulence to some of the finest homes of Europe while retaining a subtle sophistication...
Antique Framed Still Life Signed Oil Painting on Canvas is an exceptional example of the timeless still life theme executed in a post-impressionistic style. Rich earth tones with subtle jewel tone accents pervade the work, where the artist has depicted a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers just arranged and ready to decorate the home's interior. The...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas dated 1930 is a splendid pastoral of a late fall view in an old-growth northern European forest. The combination of deciduous trees in the foreground with conifers in the background is intriguing, as is the dry creek bed beckoning the viewer into the scene. The artist has signed the work dated 1930, but we were...
19th Century Rustic Country French Fruitwood Coffee Table is a charming ode to the bygone era of lovingly hand-crafted furnishings being the norm, not the exception! Utilizing old-growth fruitwood from trees that no longer bore fruit, the artisans selected solid planks and timbers to create a sturdy, long lasting table using time honored techniques like...
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet ~ Enfilade is the ideal choice for a tailored, casual decor with the warmth of old-growth oak with a wash that brings out the light grays and whites. Crafted entirely from solid planks and posts, it features a generous surface upon which you can serve or display in style, while providing capacious storage...
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