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
Set of 6 Antique French Regence Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs and represent the perfect combination of form, function and comfort! Gracefully arched seatbacks are generously sized, as are the seats, and all upholstered in fine, luxurious tapestry fabric. The lower frameworks are artistically carved with shell, floral and foliate motifs and feature...
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 French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights. Tapered and fluted legs provide support,...
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...
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generations to come! Hand-crafted from thick planks of seasoned old-growth oak, it features a bold crown overlooking a fancifully carved bonnet with wildflowers and foliates in bas...
Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid sycamore framework is offset by the openness of the seatback and armrest framework, which combines a comfortably curved top rim supported by sturdy cornerposts and vertical slats...
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...
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