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.

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Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period

Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Transition Louis XV Style Candle Holders

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Transition Louis XV Style Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs in the Ancient Egyptian Style

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs in the Ancient Egyptian Style

19th Century Large Hexagonal Bronze Jardiniere in the Style of Victor Paillard

19th Century Large Hexagonal Bronze Jardiniere in the Style of Victor Paillard

Late 19th Century Pair of Lyre Shaped Four-Light Candelabras

Late 19th Century Pair of Lyre Shaped Four-Light Candelabras

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze

Large Marine Oil-on-Canvas Breton Fisherman in Original Frame, 19th Century

Large Marine Oil-on-Canvas Breton Fisherman in Original Frame, 19th Century

Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.

Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.

Large porcelain fruit vase, T and X sign (cross), corresponding to Carl Thieme - Potschappel, Germany.

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Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

19th Century Large Still Life Oil-on-Canvas Painting Rose Bouquet

19th Century Large Still Life Oil-on-Canvas Painting Rose Bouquet

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Console Table with Marble Top

19th Century Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze

19th Century Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze

19th Century Charles X Clock with a Statue of a Romantic Young Nobleman.

19th Century Charles X Clock with a Statue of a Romantic Young Nobleman.

Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period

Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period

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

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.

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Unique and Large Carved Oak Armchair in Modern Fabric in the Style of Louis XIII

Unique and Large Carved Oak Armchair in Modern Fabric in the Style of Louis XIII

19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.

19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

19th-Century Empire-Style Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina with Marble Base

19th-Century Empire-Style Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina with Marble Base

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

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Gilded two-baguette picture frame

Gilded two-baguette picture frame

Painting Grandmother with granddaughter. Tvorozhnikov

Painting Grandmother with granddaughter. Tvorozhnikov

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Silver ruble Alexander III 1893.

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A pair of Baroque frames

Still life Bouquet of flowers.

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Large gilded wooden frame in the Baroque style.

Large gilded wooden frame in the Baroque style.

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SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE BY THE SAZIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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At the elevator

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Hallway coat rack

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7 Cast Iron Window Bars

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Glass vase Carl S Lambert