Beautiful quarto edition of the history of Marseille, by A.Boudin, published in 1852 by A.Terris, famous Marseille publisher. the engravings are by H. Potin. it is accompanied by an autograph letter f[...]
Pewter pot with coat of arms under marquis crown and friezes of roses, Césare Lucotte hallmark second half 19th century. Good condition. Height 12 cm, width 14 cm.
- Cesare LUCOTTI, of Italian origin[...]
Bel objet du 18e siècle, une petite lanterne à main, précieuse et fragile, en fer blanc et laiton plié et estampé, son verre soufflé bleuté en « cul de bouteille » serti en façade. Ce modèle charmant [...]
An Impartial Historical Narrative of those Momentous Events ... during the period from the year 1816 to 1823.
London, Thomas Bensley for Robert Bowyer, 1823.
53 x 38 cm
3 aquatint plates, 5 engrave[...]
Elegant system cane with a mother-of-pearl cigarette holder.
Superb ivory handle carved in the upper part and with mother-of-pearl panels around the edge.
Silver ring.
Female Malacca rush sha[...]
Our wooden box is decorated on its base with a large curvilinear pattern and two rows of rattan weaving. There are remains of an old ocher polychromy. The box contains a delicate roll of bark of undet[...]
Shield of the Plains Indians
Dance shield, cut from buffalo skin, and covered with symbolic motifs. On the left side are the lines of a river and a very small medicine ring is attached; on the other [...]
Boarding ax in iron and wood composed of a double-edged head: the cutting edge allowing the ropes to be cut and the neck, in the shape of a long pike, to defend oneself.
Illegible maker's mark on t[...]
Rare and important Mycenaean terracotta stirrup vase decorated with parallel bands and chevrons on the shoulder. Traces of limestone concretions. good condition, except for a very small visible lack, [...]
Very beautiful plaster reproduction of Gudea with a gushing vase. Around 2120 BC, neo-Sumerian art Gudea Prince of Lagash High Plaster. : 37 cm - Width. : 19 cm - Depth. : 17 cm The sovereign Gudea, a[...]
Indo-Persian vases engraved over their entire surface with four dancers, posed in intertwining flowers and branches, and surrounded by a multitude of birds.
## Brasses are yellow alloys, composed mai[...]
A talismanic silver ring.
Western European, possibly English, 14th or 15th century.
Ring size Z+2 UK / 13.5 US.
Weighs 6.5 grams.
The ring is engraved with the letters ’S I L V A V O B O T[...]
Beautiful old musical snuff box. Made in Switzerland around 1840 The mechanism plays 2 melodies on a comb with 3 teeth per section. Plain case with gold cartridge on the lid. 2 control levers on the f[...]
LIVING IMAGES - ANIMATED PAINTINGS French zoetrope circa 1890 by MAUCLAIR - DACIER ( MD ) Wooden foot and cardboard drum with its cover. This one has a tear at the crown. Good used condition with 12 d[...]
Round-shaped pocket or travel sundial model, constructed in turned ivory, and with a floating compass. The dial bears the signature/label of David Trap, illustrated with a biblical scene, and is dated[...]
Haut vase à Ikebana ,
entièrement en Bambou tressé,
L'anse est manquante
de petits manques et usures ,
mil reste néanmoins très décoratif
japon, vers 1900
hauteur : 39 cm
encolure : 18,5 x 1[...]
Kaleidoscope TH. BLOCH in Strasbourg around 1880. Wooden base, sheathed metal tube and rare version with 4 mirrors forming a square and not a triangle. The optical effect is much more spectacular. Mis[...]
He was a student of his father, then of Jean-Guillaume Moitte at the École des beaux-arts in Paris. He obtained the first Grand Prix de Rome in medal engraving and fine stone in 1809. He was elected a[...]
Uniface medal for Floris van Pallandt (1539-1598)
by Adriaan Simonszoon Rottermond
Gilt bronze
Height with loop: 5.5cm
Rare
Bust to the right of Floris, wearing a ruff, a cuirass, and a sash.
[...]
Old silk woven with the image of Duchess of Orleans. Portrait of the beautiful daughter of King Louis Philippe by the Passerat et cie factory in Saint Etienne. The portrait of her husband is for sale [...]
Shoulder shape. The body rests on a biased plinth delimited by a stick. Straight beaker with spout. Flat handle. Lid with trapezoidal section tab and oak acorns. Hallmark of Pierre JOUVE, master in LI[...]
Old rattle dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Solid silver body mounted on an ivory ring. Very beautiful decoration of lily of the valley branches, symbol of happiness. 9.5cm in height. St[...]
Dans un fort et beau volume in 8 en deux tomes à l'état de neuf , plein veau glacé moucheté , dos à nerfs orné de beaux fers dorés , titre maroquin rouge , tranches rouges , gardes marbrées , ex-libri[...]
r Second edition 1868. Leather bound 35 x 43 cm. 237 pages. Good condition. Choice of the MOST BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS FROM THE MUSEUM OF VERSAILLES painted by THE MASTERS OF THE FRENCH SCHOOL and reprodu[...]
An ancient gold key-ring.
Roman, 3rd - 4th century AD.
Ring size I UK / 4.25 US.
Weighs 12.7 grams.
The front of the bezel engraved with ‘DAS’ or ‘SAC’, possibly the owners name.
A simi[...]
LEGUMIER in lenticular-shaped pewter with a slightly domed lid; the fretel and side handles in turned wood.
Height: 16.5 cm. Width including handles: 23 cm.
SWITZERLAND (VALAIS), First half of the[...]
- The work presented, of Italian origin from the end of the 19th century, is a wooden model of a palace with a two-level elevation; a first level with arcades then a level consisting of a balustraded [...]
A real object of curiosity, this globe with a ringed Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) Beautiful stuffed specimen on branch and wooden base and Bourke Parakeet under pretty 19th century globe
History of the Revolutions that occurred in the Government of the Roman Republic. By Mr. Abbot De Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions & Belles Lettres, Royal Censor, Secretary of the Commenda[...]
Mask from the Songye ethnic group, in the south of the DRC.
This mask with tricolor streaks features eyes with half-closed eyelids, a nose and a mouth in strong relief.
The nasal bridge ends in a sa[...]
Rare pair of pewter SALERONS with reserve in cap and animated pedestal.
Height: 5.8 cm.
FRANCE, Second half of the 18th century
Absolutely superb quality and condition
Bibliography:
“Pewter p[...]
Pewter oil jug in baluster shape with quarter-round foot, curved spillway with sides, domed lid with “shell” thumb.
Height: 19.7 cm.
LANGUEDOC, mid-19th century
In very good condition
Bibliogr[...]
Ribadeneira Flevrs of the Lives of Saints.
Book of Saints of France From an old library, with the family crest and wax seal.
Folio format with an impressive gilded spine.
Timeworn. Date of publicat[...]
HARPOON and FOREFHAFT with two ZOOMORPHIC FIGURES
Alaska, North America
Bone, wood, sinew and pigments
Length: 25.5 cm
A harpoon head with a stylised avian figure, its flat belly engraved with [...]
HERMES Paris - Porcelain ashtray with polychrome decoration of a Warrior Archer on Horseback signed "HERMES Paris" and "Made in France" Size: 19.5 cm x 15.5 cm
Old polished cast iron iron rest from the late 19th century, it is very sober and underneath it bears a boat mark. dimensions total length 19.5 cm and interior 18 cm total width 12 cm interior 11 cm h[...]
Old miniature doll secretary. Very beautiful furniture dating from the second part of the 19th century. Flap secretary, concealing several drawers. Perfect for a dollhouse or to use as a jewelry box. [...]
H. GOURDON de GENOUILLAC. Paris through the centuries. National history of Paris and Parisians from the founding of Lutèce to the present day. Paris. F. Roy. 1879-1882. Five volumes in-4 (20 x 29.5 cm[...]
Grand masque Punu du Gabon -Art africain. Sûrement début XX eme
Les masques gabonais punu sont emprunts d’une sérénité fascinante relative à l’usage de ces masques blancs ou clairs surmontés de coi[...]
Pretty authentic teardrop in iridescent glass, in the shape of a bulb topped with a long neck.
Period: Ancient Rome
H: 11.5 cm
Lachrymatoria were found in Roman and Greek tombs. So called because i[...]
MARUPAI CHARM
Elema culture, Golf Papou, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th century
Coconut, pigments
L.: 10cm
Ovoid in shape, tapering lengthwise, the charm is made from a coconut with a glossy p[...]
Ceremonial necklace made of plant fibers and shells (Cauris and Nassarius) representing an animal (lizard?). Collected from the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Displayed and sold with a presentation [...]
Model of a veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, two drawers, with key, France, Directoire style, measures 51x30 cm, height 44.5 cm.
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Friendship pitcher:
The pottery is pear-shaped, equipped with a pouring spout and a handle attached to the body. A lead glaze gives a shiny appearance to the stoneware,
Inscription "Monseur Quesnvil[...]
FIRE POT
France, 18th century
Bronze
H. 15; Diam. 11 cm
Fire pot in the shape of a vase or cannon mouth, with flared neck and globular body, marked on the front part, above the spout, with the[...]
Very rare anti-resistance toy in painted sheet metal, circa 1941 - 43. The profile of the Franc-Tireur must be reversed using tokens to reveal the French flag. Collaborationist toys and games are very[...]
Extracted from the context, it's more difficult, but putting them back in an imaginary infirmary from the mid-20th century which also smelled strongly of ether is better... Set of syringes, needles an[...]
Rare set of the famous Chronology of Sieur de Mézeray with the supplement of the History of France before Clovis, i.e. 1+6 volumes In 12, full white parchment with smooth spine flaps raised in contemp[...]
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