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
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...
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World statement in any room! The solid wrought iron fixture resembles a Viking Long Boat, which vessels were used to raid the entire European continent and spread Danish and Baltic DNA across the hemisphere. This example, newly electrified by an expert electrician,...
Antique Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier features an intriguing dome shape with heraldic crests, lavish foliates, and four scrolled arms with intricately detailed embellishments. The crown shaped body connects to a shaft that leads up to the foliate-styled canopy, with foliates wrapped around the shaft for exquisite visual interest. Standard...
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,...
Mid-Century Italian Brass & Crystal Flower Chandelier is a marvel of craftsmanship from the master artisans of Italy! Not only is the fixture created from hand-sculpted brass, the artists create leaf shapes to adorn the spaces between the incredible crystal, which is shaped in rosettes and predominantly flower petals, with brass centers to the...
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...
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ Vitrine is an amazing example of the wood sculptor's art! The entire framework, each door, and all moldings have been carved to an amazing degree of detail and artistry. Starting at the crown molding which displays four distinct design patterns including acanthus leaves in realistic detail, the...
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