19th century

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain sheet Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is made in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene where a young lady, surrounded by two men, is discovered by her mother at the most inopportune hour. Stamp: scepter sign with the inscription KPM, with a black inscription on the back From the collection of erotic art of His Majesty King William II., A. d. KGL. Porcelain manufactory ..., Berlin, circa 1830 ... Unframed size : height 17.5 cm, width 13 cm Origin: from a private collection in the south of Germany.

Exquisite desk

Porcelain vase

Porcelain fruit bowl

Porcelain fruit bowl

Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof

Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof

Necessaire. France 19th century.

Necessaire. France 19th century.

Vase. Sevres.

An elegant French jewelry box

An elegant French jewelry box

Painted porcelain vase

Painted porcelain vase

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

An elegant pair of life-size figures executed in polychrome painted wood, representing a striking example of French decorative salon sculpture of the 19th century. The sculptures depict two Moors dressed in richly interpreted Oriental attire, with carefully rendered details of fabrics, headdresses and accessories.The figures are conceived in dynamic poses: one holds a tall staff topped with a spherical finial, while the other raises a chain with a pendant, lending the composition a ceremonial and stately character. The contrast between the dark polished surface and the vibrant polychromy of the garments enhances the decorative effect and emphasizes the theatrical quality of the imagery. Gilded accents on the footwear, belts and draperies create an impression of opulence consistent with the taste of the Historicism period.Such sculptures served as impressive interior accents in grand salons and entrance halls of mansions. In addition to their representational function, these figures were often used as incense burners or holders for accessories, acting as a decorative substitute for servants within the interior setting. The bases are formed as multi-faceted pedestals imitating marble, enriched with gilded moulded bands.Dimensions: Height approx. 150 cm; width approx. 100 cm each.Condition: Good. Polychromy and gilding with natural age-related wear. Minor traces of time on the bases. Structurally stable, without visible losses.Provenance: Private collection.

Majestic floor clock

Majestic floor clock

Bronze knight

Large Biedermeier style wall cabinet

Large Biedermeier style wall cabinet

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style

19th Century Oval Portrait of Aristocrat Girl in Gilded Frame

19th Century Oval Portrait of Aristocrat Girl in Gilded Frame

19th Century Kukukuku Club from Highlands Papua

19th Century Kukukuku Club from Highlands Papua

Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A monumental author’s bronze sculpture executed by Paul Chevré, an eminent French-Canadian master of the academic school at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The composition depicts a nude youth in a moment of intense movement, striving to separate two fighting cocks engaged in a furious struggle.The figure of the boy is conceived in an antiquizing manner. The modelling of the torso reveals precise anatomical structure and a refined treatment of surface. The contrapposto enhances the sensation of a fleeting gesture captured in bronze. The diagonal formed by the outstretched wings and extended necks of the cocks cuts across the line of the body and the drapery around the hips, creating a powerful dramatic rhythm within the composition.The contrast between the smooth surface of the youthful body and the textured rendering of the feathers produces an expressive interplay of light across the noble dark patina. The base is treated in a naturalistic manner and reinforces the dynamic tension of the sculptural group. The work demonstrates the maturity of the artist’s language and corresponds to the aesthetic ideals of the Belle Époque.Marks: Signed “Paul Chevré” on the base; foundry mark.Dimensions: Height 75 centimetres; width 52 centimetres.Condition: Good. Even dark patina. Minor surface wear consistent with age.Provenance: Private European collection.

19th Century Set of 6 Chairs from the Krieger House, Paris

19th Century Set of 6 Chairs from the Krieger House, Paris

19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze

Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century

Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century

19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)

19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the Bourbon Restoration Period

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the Bourbon Restoration Period

Pair of Louis XV style Gilt Armchairs with Surrealist Iconography Upholstery

Pair of Louis XV style Gilt Armchairs with Surrealist Iconography Upholstery

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box depicting Lovers from Classical Antiquity

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box depicting Lovers from Classical Antiquity

19th Century Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne

19th Century Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne

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