French Baroque 18th early century sculpture of the Infant Jesus, carved  of a beautifully patinated fine fruitwood., possibly walnut  This wonderful Christ  child is innocent, and naieve,  carved fron a single piece of wood.  The sculpture was purchased in France by an advancd collector of exceptional religious  antiques located in Ireland, and ...

Description:People may never get passed your front door and this spectacular BRONZE KING NEPTUNE DOOR KNOCKER.The craftsmanship and unique sculptural details on this 19th or late 18th century bronze door knocker, make a magnificent statement. Most likely foundried in Italy, King Neptune is resplendent with ...

Marble grey veined column with fine architectural details.  The pillar column is well executed, with great choice of marble and sculptural detail.

American Weather Vane, circa 1870, a Rhode Island Red Rooster from the Gilmanton, New Hampshire's Rochester Iron Works. THIS IS A FINE AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY VANE, NOT A RECAST.  The iron is painted in fine old dry paint, just as I  found it in 1972, in Medina Ohio.A rare ...

Superb BENITIER,LOUIS XVI, brass on green onyx or marble, with a central medallion of the Virgin Mary.    The descriptive placque translated from the French reads "effigy of Our injury of Doors, by Poncet. The medallion is signed by the artist VIRGO. The chesnut spot is part of the marble and ...

French Bronze Sculpture of CUPID RECLINING WITH GRAPES. The winged allegorical figure is perhaps awaiting Bacchus. Exceptional patina and detail to the bronze.Signed on base by N. Mueller, Number 25, mid 19th century France.Dimensions: Height 10"(25.50cm)Width 6 3/4"(17cm)Condition: Excellent, no damage, signed on Lower Right, ...

Veuve Perrin Mirror, circa 1770 France.  A magnificent survivor from before the French Revolution.  Stunning in every way, a one of a kind offering.  Mirror is soft paste, of pate tendre, large with extremely detailed artistry, hand painted with a variety of French figurals and vignettes. The ...

Bronze Art Nouveau lyrical sculpture by Henri Ple, France circa 1890 of a  lovely young maiden arising from an unfolding flower in a fanciful creation or embrace.  Nice use of color and floral details.  Signed on base.Dimensions:  Height:  15 Inches. Width 7 Inches,Condition: Excellent.  Dimensions: Height: 15in x Width 7in ...

Bronze Cherubs or Putti , a winsome pair of French 19th century bookends. The delightful pair of children are at rest with the world at their elbows contemplating perhaps the news of the day. A delightful addition for the library or study.

REDWARE SGRAFFITO BOWL or DEEP PLATE,  in early original dry buttermilk paint.  Finely detailed  sgraffito  (inscribed)  with a central motif of a polychromed bird and fruit.   Multi colored  border details in bold primary colors create a striking display plate. The  bowl is early 19th century.  Hand thrown and unglazed. About 14 ...

ANGELO MINGHETTI (FAENZA) FAIENCE FIGURAL SCULPTURE, Bologna Italy late 19th Century.  I collect Minghetti, which is no easy task.  Pieces are extremely scarce, very expensive and as typical of faience, are often damaged.  The only  adequate reference book on Minghetti, "CERAMICHE ARTISTICHE MINGHETTI" by Barberini and Conte I could find  ...

ROYAL BLUE TO CLEAR INTAGLIO  DEEPLY CUT GLASS DECANTER and CORDIALS. A delightful and impressive addition to your fine glass and crystal collections,Bohemian, circa 1885. Dimensions: Decanter Height 11 inches Glasses (5)About 5 inches Condition: Mint

Massive and unique original DEMETRE H CHIPARUS verdigris bronze seated nude sculpture. Originally foundried in Paris circa 1925-1930's by Romanian sculptor, DEMETRE H. CHIPARUS.This bronze personifies the geometric precision and balance which is unique to the ART DECO movement, strongly influenced by Chiparus. The original ...

Queen of France, Marie Antoniette wife of LOUIS XVI,a magnificent figural bronze portrayed with tumbling grapes in her elegant coiffure,so typical of the style of the French Queen. The 16" sculpture is beautifully executed with the finest details portraying the young Marie Antionette, circa 1770 ...

Original charming and fine signed French sculptural bronze of CUPID OR EROS Auguste Moreau, the God of Love shown as an early adolescent complete with wings and much charm. Cupid or Eros carries his bow over his left shoulder in this stunning 15 1/2"(39.50cm) masterpiece. ...

French miniature portraits hand painted on ivory of Madame De Pomadour and Madam Recamier.  The fine miniatures are framed in gilt filagree mountings, Louis XV period. Signed Dupre, an exceptional offering.Madame Recamier was a celebrated French Beauty, considered by many as the most beautiful and graceful ...