19th Century Chinese Blue & White Vase features a timeless scene in the round, all executed in luscious cobalt blue on a classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay.  Such examples were produced in China for the lucrative European and Middle Eastern market, and continue to be revered today around the world!Circa 1880sMeasures 16.5H x 7.5 in diameter

Antique Blue & White Chinese Vase is a great choice for adding timeless color and form to your collection, and perfect for displaying fresh or permanent flowers and foliage.  The intricate nature-inspired patterns dominate the entire exterior, executed in rich cobalt blue that blurred slightly during the glazing process and firing, creating a soft...

Antique Blue & White Chinese Vase is a great choice for adding timeless color and form to your collection, and perfect for displaying fresh or permanent flowers and foliage.  The intricate nature-inspired patterns encircle the entire vase, executed in rich cobalt blue that blurred slightly during the glazing process and firing, creating a soft effect...

19th Century French Framed, Carved and Painted Panel is a superlative decorative element that was hand-carved by a particularly talented sculptor out of dense, old-growth white oak.  Framed with planks joined with pegged mortise & tenons, the panel depicts a lavish floral swag suspended by small rosettes at each top corner, with a bouquet hanging...

19th Century Chinese Blue & White Lidded Urn was designed for shelf, sideboard or mantel display, with an elaborate flora and fauna scene hand-painted in rich cobalt blue on the facade, but with a blank opposite side.  The teardrop shape of the design provides lots of storage, accessed with the original lid, also accented with painted designs and a...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect.  The front facade has a beautiful contour enhanced by fine molded detail defining the drawer, cabinet door and apron.  Only the four cabriole legs have been graced...

Pair 19th Century Exterior French Doors with Wrought Iron will make the perfect choice to make an entryway unique, or to just hang on the wall as faux passageways, or just for decorative appeal!  Hand-crafted from thick planks of oak, they were designed to defy aging, and feature bold molded detail framing the lower panels as well as the intricate wrought...

Antique Oak Stave & Wrought Iron Water Bucket recalls a bygone era when hot and cold running water was the stuff of science fiction!  Hand-crafted by the village cooper, the oak staves were carefully cut and measured to fit together as tightly as possible, then the red hot forged iron straps were wrapped around the bucket at the top, center and base,...

19th Century Hand-Hammered Copper Pot with Riveted Seams & Handles will make a perfect decorative accent for any rustic or Country French decor.  Formed from solid copper, it features a copper handle held with loops that are hammered and riveted to the sides.  The side is formed from one sheet wrapped around into a cylinder then riveted together.  A...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by G. Hodeige dated 1936 is an exquisitely well preserved impressionist work by a master of light and shadowplay rendered of a waterside cityscape that harks back to a bygone era.  The city in the background is inspired by Paris as seen along the Seine, where in the old city all of the buildings were kept to a maximum...

Pair Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Vases are a splendid collectible that was created for the lucrative European market where the clay was treated with a tin solution before glazing resulting in a unique and highly desirable finish that lasts for centuries!  This pair features a charming transferware pattern that emphasizes the classic...

Antique Bronze Statue of Dog on Black Marble Base depicts man's best friend in a classic pointer pose, complete with a just-retrieved bird.  An excellent paperweight, bookend, or decorative item, it has been rendered in lifelike detail in solid bronze, set on an oval platform with an oval black marble base which adds elegance and lowers the center of...

Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter is an exquisite example of the genre, very well preserved and resplendent with jewel tones on a rich background creating a very decorative effect.  Resting upon various aquatic and water-loving plants, one can see crawfish, frogs, escargots and at the center, a serpent intertwined in a complex figure eight...

19th Century English Mahogany Tilt-Top End Table is an ingenious invention that most agree originated with the English but who knows for sure?  This example, rendered from what was then plentiful sources of mahogany from the Americas.  The solid plank top has been subtly dished out leaving a rim around the perimeter accented with four indented scrolls. ...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed E.X. Chaouet is a captivating pastoral inspired by the rolling hills around the northern French plains.  Here we see depicted an early Fall period, with colors just starting to change.  From the artist's vantage point, once can see the last vista of the valley before the geography opens to a plain upon which a...

19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter is a rare find, indeed!  Surviving together for over a century, each still displays rich coloration thanks to the proprietary painting and glazing methods by the well-known French ceramic masters at Longchamp.  Note the cradle for the vegetables has holes to allow excess water to...

19th Century Hand-Painted French Plate signed by Marie Branne is a remarkable work of the ceramicist's art!  Ever so slightly impressionistic in form, it features a scene played out thousand of times a day in meadows across the continent depicting a bird eyeing its next meal.  Thorns, thistles and wildflowers combine with the naturalistic greenery for a...

Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Platter by Boch ~ La Louviere is a wonderful example of traditional craftsmanship produced by talented artisans who painstakingly hand-painted the background and foliate motifs in the circular pattern around the perimeter of this lovely platter.  The two handles were accented in gold as well for a finishing touch. ...

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional, classic or rustic!  Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth pine that is similar in characteristics to today's hardwoods, it features a classic design with tailored lines enhanced by the distressed, patinaed painted...

Decorative Stained Glass Medallion is an ingenious idea by the artist who signed the work at the top, to reconstitute fragments of stained glass works that have succumbed to the ravages of time so that they can be enjoyed for many more decades to come.  Use to brighten up a window, hang on a wall or door, or even as a Christmas ornament!Original glass...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV - Regence Armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to add comfortable seating to your favorite room!  Upholstered in a very high-quality tapestry fabric, each was sculpted from fine French walnut, and features not a single straight line in the entire framework!  The double arched seat back crown is centered with...

19th Century Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf is yet another example of the superlative craftsmanship exhibited by the storied maker during the period.  Set upon an unusual base with four turned pedestals atop a boldly scrolled four-legged structure, it features an apron carved on all four sides that conceals a pocket into which the single...

Antique Chinese Bronze Coupe ~ Petite Jardiniere was designed for a smaller display, and fashioned by artistic hands from solid bronze to last for centuries!  The classic apple-shaped form is literally adorned on its complete facade with a fierce dragon in bold relief wrapping around the perimeter appearing to be chasing a bird.  Intricate detail abounds...

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Petite Commode was hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth oak and sycamore to last for centuries!  The plank top features mitered corners underneath which appears a tier of dentil molding created from tiny blocks of wood.  The corners are adorned with a half round ebonized column fitted at the top and bottom with...

Pair 19th Century Interior French Doors will make a great addition to any room!  Crafted by hand from solid pine, each features tailored raised & recessed panels for a tailored look, and sport a coat of paint perfect as a base for you to color coordinate with your room.Circa 1880sEach measures 98H x 21.5W x 2D for a door opening about 42-43" wide.For...

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Sculptural Table Lamp is a stunning work of art, rendered from sumptuous solid walnut by an obvious master of the art!  The work depicts a fair young maiden, dressed in fine robes typical of a northern Italian city such as Milano or as far south as Fiorenze.  The classical pose suggests a subtle Renaissance flair in the...

19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Charger is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan.  Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century.  This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt blue...

19th Century French Embossed Brass Jardiniere is perfect for displaying fresh greenery, with most folks choosing to insert the entire clay pot which both dresses up the display as well as protects your surfaces!  Hand-crafted by talented metalsmiths, it features an embossed knight with shield and foliate flourishes on one side, and a cluster of fruit...

19th Century Chinese Blue & White Vase features a timeless scene in the round, all executed in luscious cobalt blue on a classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay.  Such examples were produced in China for the lucrative European and Middle Eastern market, and continue to be revered today around the world! Circa 1880s Measures 17.5H x 8.5 in diameter

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns are ready to add timeless symmetry to your decorating!  Hand-cast in solid iron with an exquisite Art Nouveau form and embossed floral design on both sides, they work even in front of a mirror or a window!  A hole was thoughtfully drilled in the bottom to allow water to drain, and a silver paint finish...

19th Century French Bronze Statue of Cupid captures the mischievous cherub just after letting his arrow fly.  The classic pose inspired by ancient Greek and Roman statuary is evident, with flowing scarf providing additional visual appeal as well as a modicum of modesty.  He stands barefoot on a pedestal that appears to be a shell motif.  The original...

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Statues by Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) are exemplary examples of the glorification of the simple rural life celebrated by artists in France during the Belle Epoque.  A distinctive departure from rendering affluent families and lifestyles as dictated by the many patrons of art over the centuries, this informal movement...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a symmetrical design, with mirror image side boards connected with a substantial front rail fitted with carved corbels on top, and finely molded into the...

Antique Gilded Limoges Teapot by Giraud is a classic example of the extraordinary and luxurious porcelains created by the maker in the Limoges region of France where the traditions of the ceramic crafts go back to the late 1700s.  This example features a pleated surface like gathered fabric, with a lid fitted with a knob that depicts a rose bud.  The...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Mantel Mirror with Marble Insets is a unique way to dress up your mantel, a counter, or any surface against a wall!  The neoclassical architecture includes a broad arch at the center topped with hand-carved ribbon tied in a bow, cascading down the shoulders on each side and appearing over the oval French beveled mirror. ...