Interior objects

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

An impressive desk jewelry casket executed in the opulent palatial manner of French decorative art of the Restoration period. The complex curvilinear body is crafted from finely selected rosewood, veneered in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the sculptural volume and highlights the richness of the wood grain. The structure rests on four substantial sculptural feet in gilt bronze, modeled with pronounced Baroque scrolls and acanthus leaves.The surfaces are lavishly enriched with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts of high quality. Central to the decorative program are porcelain plaques from the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, set within ornate gilt bronze frames. The polychrome paintings, executed on a blue ground, are devoted to themes of amorous lyricism: lush floral bouquets and playful putti, evoking the refined gallant imagery of the 18th century reinterpreted through the lens of early 19th-century taste.Particular attention is drawn to the porcelain plaque adorning the lid, featuring an exceptionally delicate floral composition. The painting is signed “BARRE SÈVRES,” allowing attribution to the Sèvres painter Barre, active during the first third of the 19th century. Signed plaques of this kind were reserved for objects of high representational status and were frequently commissioned for prestigious pieces of furniture and decorative works intended for aristocratic interiors.The interior of the casket is designed for the storage of jewelry and precious objects. A hinged front panel provides convenient access while preserving the monumentality and coherence of the exterior form. The casket stands as a refined example of the synthesis of cabinetmaking, gilt bronze work, and porcelain painting characteristic of leading French workshops of the period.Marks: Signed porcelain plaque: “BARRE SÈVRES”.Dimensions: Height 32 cm; width 58 cm; depth 36 cm.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved. Minor signs of age and use. Gilt bronze with even period patina. Porcelain plaques without chips or cracks.Provenance: France. Likely produced for an aristocratic interior or a formal salon in the first half of the 19th century.

Maison TAHAN. Magnificent liquor bar in a burl veneer body. France. The period of Napoleon III.

Maison TAHAN. Magnificent liquor bar in a burl veneer body. France. The period of Napoleon III.

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

A mosaic chessboard of natural stone

A mosaic chessboard of natural stone

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Art Nouveau style box.

Art Nouveau style box.

Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.

Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.

Umbrella stand. Europe, early 20th century.

Umbrella stand. Europe, early 20th century.

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative gilded bronze fruit vase with crystal, Napoleon III style. Represents abundance and is adorned with the figure of a putti - a vineyard with a sickle harvesting the harvest.

Rosewood liquor bar in directory style.

Rosewood liquor bar in directory style.

Fruit vase, France. Around 1900

Fruit vase, France. Around 1900

Table mirror.

Wine rack Louis XVI style

Wine rack Louis XVI style

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Table pulpit in bronze and brass Dore. 20th century.

Table pulpit in bronze and brass Dore. 20th century.

Antique bronze serving dish

Antique bronze serving dish

PAIR OF SWAN-MOTIF JARDINIÈRES FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SWAN-MOTIF JARDINIÈRES FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

A monumental pair of circular jardinières crafted from cast glass and gilt bronze, executed in France in the 20th century in the Historicist manner, drawing upon the artistic vocabulary of the French Empire. The composition is defined by the striking contrast between the massive transparent glass bowl and the sculptural bronze mounting, finely chased and richly articulated in detail.The bronze decoration forms a cohesive and dynamic ensemble: around the rim are arranged majestic swans with gracefully curved necks and outstretched wings. Their bodies create a rhythmic frieze characteristic of the Imperial decorative canon, where the swan symbolizes nobility, purity and fidelity. The central elements are enriched with lush palmettes and acanthus motifs, descending into a substantial profiled stem. The base combines bronze and transparent glass, enhancing the sense of monumentality while ensuring structural balance.The bronze displays refined casting of high artistic quality, with delicately modeled plumage conveying a vivid sense of movement. The even gilding underscores the ceremonial character of the pieces and amplifies the play of light across the relief surface. Such jardinières were conceived for grand interiors – winter gardens, salons and reception rooms – serving as decorative focal points and emblems of status.Marks: None observed.Dimensions: Height 34–36 cm. Diameter 46 cm.Condition: Good. Gilding even. Minor signs of age and handling. No losses to the glass and no deformation of the bronze.Provenance: Private collection. Formerly Paris, hôtel particulier.

A pair of beautiful Japanese bronze vases

A pair of beautiful Japanese bronze vases

Children harp

A beautiful figure

A beautiful figure

Bronze figure Family

Bronze figure Family

19th Century Cut Crystal Bowl on a Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Putti Motifs

19th Century Cut Crystal Bowl on a Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Putti Motifs

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Marble column - podium

Marble column - podium

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