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
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Hall Bench is the ideal choice to greet your visitors and guests in style! Designed to provide a comfy waiting area for friends and callers to wait while the host or hostess is able to come to the foyer to greet them, such benches predate the telephone and internet, so no advance notice was possible other...
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Console features a single elaborately scrolled and hand-carved leg and a diminutive size making it perfect for that special niche or cove. Intriguing finish features a very subtle whitewash over stripped oak revealing the extraordinary and beautiful grain in the wood.Circa 1880sMeasures 34H x 19.5W x 13D
19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period! Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, it was designed for an opulent home before the days of widespread availability of electric lighting. One can definitely see an Italianate influence in the expression of...
Italian Hand Painted Secretary ~ Bookcase from Piemonte, Italy is a testament to the talented artisans of Piemonte, Italy! Its hand carved artistry features the traditional subtle Baroque influence developed in the region, a product of the master craftsmen of that storied region. Original hand-painted patina finish accentuates the carvings and molding...
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generations to come! Hand-crafted from thick planks of seasoned old-growth oak, it features a bold crown overlooking a fancifully carved bonnet with wildflowers and foliates in bas...
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...
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Center Table represents a timeless style executed with tailored elegance from exotic imported mahogany and indigenous gray marble for a look that transcends the centuries! From the days of Napoleon and Josephine the style has added opulence to some of the finest homes of Europe while retaining a subtle sophistication...
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...
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