Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jean Matthieu Jamsin (1882-1965) is a classic example of the pastoral work wherein the artist has been captivated by a particularly beautiful woodland scene alongside a rock-strewn creek. The naturalistic forms that the trees depict act like markers along the creek, and the artist has chosen to concentrate on the...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neoclassical style championed the previous century by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette. This example was designed taller and more shallow than normal, for an obviously...
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 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...
FINAL SALE ~ 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Painted Mirror represent the essence of the classical style, with a graceful oval form unencumbered with adornment on the sides and base, but lavished with a magnificent urn bursting with fruit and foliates centered on the crown. The urn is upheld by an acanthus plume base and flanked by scrollwork and...
Mid-Century French Wrought Iron 6-Piece Garden Salon Set is a charming way to furnish your outdoor space! The cafe table features exuberant scrolled legs supporting a top three feet in diameter and drilled at the center with an umbrella hole. The charming canape, or settee, seats two adults or three children, and two armchairs as well as two side chairs...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs represent a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoured seat backs combine with generous seats for comfort, especially paired with the padded armrests. The overall framework is embellished with a tailored fluting design,...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console is a rarity in all original condition! The sumptuous mahogany imported from the Americas during this period is incomparable in quality and beauty, and the able craftsmen have sculpted it into the tailored art form that defines the period in simplicity of line with definitive hallmarks...
A refined 19th century French Louis XVI bookcase crafted in acajou moucheté mahogany, one of the most prized and rare forms of mahogany used in fine French cabinetry. Acajou moucheté refers to the richly figured mahogany taken from the root and lower sections of ancient mahogany trees, where the grain develops a remarkable swirling, almost spiral...
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