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Latest Acquisitions
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item 944)
In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584.
Probably Northern European, circa 1810.
Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990.
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item 930)
In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850.
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
Armoires
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
Beds
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
Buffets, Vaisseliers, & Sideboards
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Chairs
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
Clocks & Barometers
- William and Mary, floral marquetry inlaid, tall case clock (Item 615)
Movement signed "Will Nickolls, London." Late 17th century.
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
Commodes
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 914)
Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
Corner Pieces
Desks
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Bureau Plats
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
Secretaries
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
Faience
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Pair of large, Italian, Faience, chargers (Item 707)
Each decorated with figural scenes after old master paintings. 19th century.
- Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item 795)
With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- Italian Majolica charger of large dimensions (Item 721)
- Pair of French faience vases (Item 608)
From Rouen, Normandy. 19th century.
- French faience cache pots (Item 129)
From Rouen, in excellent condition.
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
Fireplace Mantels & Accessories
Folding Screens
Garden Accessories & Iron Furniture
- Pair of fine, Spanish, Baroque, wrought iron and brass torcheres (Item 884)
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Set of four plaster corbels (Item 853)
Cast as praying angels. 19th century.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
Libraries & Vitrines
Lighting
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item 906)
With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Pair of fine, Spanish, Baroque, wrought iron and brass torcheres (Item 884)
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French Restauration style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, twenty-two light chandelier (Item 659)
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Viennese, Biedermeier period, giltwood, six-light chandelier (Item 609)
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- Venetian (Murano) blown-glass chandelier (Item 511)
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
Mirrors
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical period silver-leaf mirror (Item 387)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
Miscellaneous
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item 930)
In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850.
- Decorative full armor with shield in the 16th century style (Item 916)
The armour etched throughout with scrollwork inhabited by mythical birds, the breast plate with a central crowned eagle 'crest', the shield etched en suite with a central cartouche of St. George and the dragon. European, late 19th century.
Provenance:: by repute, William Randolph Hearst.
- Fine, Classical period, Roman mosaic panel (Item 900)
Formerly part of a floor. Centered by a rondel with four ovoid leaves within concentric oblong diamond bands, concentric corner rondels and banded border, iron banded edge.
Circa second or third century, AD.
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Set of four plaster corbels (Item 853)
Cast as praying angels. 19th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
Panels
Petrins & Panetieres
Sofas, Benches, Canapés & Settees
- Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item 944)
In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584.
Probably Northern European, circa 1810.
Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990.
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item 538)
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
Recamiers, Chaise longues, and Duchesse Brisee
Tables
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Fine, Classical period, Roman mosaic panel (Item 900)
Formerly part of a floor. Centered by a rondel with four ovoid leaves within concentric oblong diamond bands, concentric corner rondels and banded border, iron banded edge.
Circa second or third century, AD.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, English Regency period, rosewood and brass-inlaid center table (Item 892)
With original tilt-top mechanism, giltwood acanthus leaf and faux rosewood grain stem, and unusual square plinth (base) resting upon four bronze winged claw feet. Attributed to George Smith, circa 1805-1810.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
Center Tables
Consoles
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
Dining Tables
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
End Tables, Night Tables, & Coffee Tables
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
Game Tables
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
Refectory/Library Tables
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
Vanity Tables
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
Writing Tables
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Table Tops
Trunks, Cassone, Caixa & Coffres
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Large, German, Baroque period chest (Item 912)
In solid oak with domed top, the whole mounted with pierced scrolling foliate strapwork, corner mounts and a large escutcheon. 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
Art Deco & Art Nouveau
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
Baroque
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Large, German, Baroque period chest (Item 912)
In solid oak with domed top, the whole mounted with pierced scrolling foliate strapwork, corner mounts and a large escutcheon. 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Pair of fine, Spanish, Baroque, wrought iron and brass torcheres (Item 884)
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
Biedermeier
Charles X
Directoire
Empire
- Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item 906)
With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
George III
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
Henry II
Louis Philippe
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
Louis XV
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period panetiere of large dimensions (Item 767)
In solid, carved walnut with reverse-arbalette facade and arbalette sides. Mid 18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets (Item 114)
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Rocaille
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
Louis XVI
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 914)
Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top.
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- Italian, Neoclassical period silver-leaf mirror (Item 387)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
- Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item 285)
Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
Jacob Period
Regence
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare Regence period chenets (Item 909)
In gilt bronze with sphinxes. Circa 1720.
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
Renaissance
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item 795)
With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
Restauration
Transition Louis XV-XVI
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Austrian
English
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item 944)
In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584.
Probably Northern European, circa 1810.
Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Very fine, English Regency period, rosewood and brass-inlaid center table (Item 892)
With original tilt-top mechanism, giltwood acanthus leaf and faux rosewood grain stem, and unusual square plinth (base) resting upon four bronze winged claw feet. Attributed to George Smith, circa 1805-1810.
- William and Mary, floral marquetry inlaid, tall case clock (Item 615)
Movement signed "Will Nickolls, London." Late 17th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item 538)
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
French
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item 930)
In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Pair of very fine and rare Regence period chenets (Item 909)
In gilt bronze with sphinxes. Circa 1720.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item 906)
With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period panetiere of large dimensions (Item 767)
In solid, carved walnut with reverse-arbalette facade and arbalette sides. Mid 18th century.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Pair of French faience vases (Item 608)
From Rouen, Normandy. 19th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis Philippe work table (Item 238)
In solid walnut and walnut veneer. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
- French faience cache pots (Item 129)
From Rouen, in excellent condition.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets (Item 114)
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
- French, Henry II style library/bookcase (Item 47)
Having two glass paneled doors that open to a large storage space fitted with three adjustable shelves above a single drawer across the bottom.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Country French
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period panetiere of large dimensions (Item 767)
In solid, carved walnut with reverse-arbalette facade and arbalette sides. Mid 18th century.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis Philippe work table (Item 238)
In solid walnut and walnut veneer. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
French Formal
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item 930)
In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Pair of very fine and rare Regence period chenets (Item 909)
In gilt bronze with sphinxes. Circa 1720.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item 906)
With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Pair of French faience vases (Item 608)
From Rouen, Normandy. 19th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
- French faience cache pots (Item 129)
From Rouen, in excellent condition.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets (Item 114)
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
- French, Henry II style library/bookcase (Item 47)
Having two glass paneled doors that open to a large storage space fitted with three adjustable shelves above a single drawer across the bottom.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Italian
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 914)
Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top.
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Fine, Classical period, Roman mosaic panel (Item 900)
Formerly part of a floor. Centered by a rondel with four ovoid leaves within concentric oblong diamond bands, concentric corner rondels and banded border, iron banded edge.
Circa second or third century, AD.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Pair of large, Italian, Faience, chargers (Item 707)
Each decorated with figural scenes after old master paintings. 19th century.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item 795)
With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century.
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- Italian Majolica charger of large dimensions (Item 721)
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical period silver-leaf mirror (Item 387)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- Venetian (Murano) blown-glass chandelier (Item 511)
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item 285)
Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
Spain
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Pair of fine, Spanish, Baroque, wrought iron and brass torcheres (Item 884)
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
15th century
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
16th century
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
17th century
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Large, German, Baroque period chest (Item 912)
In solid oak with domed top, the whole mounted with pierced scrolling foliate strapwork, corner mounts and a large escutcheon. 17th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Pair of fine, Spanish, Baroque, wrought iron and brass torcheres (Item 884)
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- William and Mary, floral marquetry inlaid, tall case clock (Item 615)
Movement signed "Will Nickolls, London." Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
18th century
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Very fine Louis XV gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat and cartonnier (Item 942)
The cartonnier with circular white enameled dial signed "Masson a Paris", with roman hour markers and arabic minutes, above a case surmounted by a gilt-bronze monkey and enclosing six pigeon-holes, four containing tooled red morocco leather removable drawers, raised on scroll feet, the underside bearing the stamped initials "L V E " with an iron cross between the L and the V; the bureau plat with gilt-tooled red leather insert with a gilt bronze banded edge and scallop shells at corners, above five drawers, raised on cabriole legs mounted with chutes and terminating in sabots.
Mid-18th century, the bureau plat stamped migeon, the cartonnier dial signed masson.
Provenance: Property of a Pensylvannia collector.
- Very fine, French, Neoclassical period, marquetry commode (Item 941)
With original marble top and original gilt bronze mounts. Late 18th century. Trace of a stamp "COSSON".
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item 931)
From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 914)
Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top.
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Pair of very fine and rare Regence period chenets (Item 909)
In gilt bronze with sphinxes. Circa 1720.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period panetiere of large dimensions (Item 767)
In solid, carved walnut with reverse-arbalette facade and arbalette sides. Mid 18th century.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- Italian Majolica charger of large dimensions (Item 721)
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical period silver-leaf mirror (Item 387)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- Louis XV period, Provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
19th century
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item 944)
In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584.
Probably Northern European, circa 1810.
Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990.
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item 930)
In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 919)
With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850.
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Decorative full armor with shield in the 16th century style (Item 916)
The armour etched throughout with scrollwork inhabited by mythical birds, the breast plate with a central crowned eagle 'crest', the shield etched en suite with a central cartouche of St. George and the dragon. European, late 19th century.
Provenance:: by repute, William Randolph Hearst.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item 906)
With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Very fine, English Regency period, rosewood and brass-inlaid center table (Item 892)
With original tilt-top mechanism, giltwood acanthus leaf and faux rosewood grain stem, and unusual square plinth (base) resting upon four bronze winged claw feet. Attributed to George Smith, circa 1805-1810.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Very fine, Italian, sculpted marble fountain base of large dimension (Item 859)
Sculpted in solid Carrara marble as a large shell supported by a child satyr and a putto upon a naturalistic base with integral foliate and shell-carved circular base. Circa 1850.
Provenance: From the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By repute, acquired from the Philadelphia home of Pearl S. Buck.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Set of four plaster corbels (Item 853)
Cast as praying angels. 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Pair of large, Italian, Faience, chargers (Item 707)
Each decorated with figural scenes after old master paintings. 19th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item 795)
With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item 538)
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- Viennese, Biedermeier period, giltwood, six-light chandelier (Item 609)
- Pair of French faience vases (Item 608)
From Rouen, Normandy. 19th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item 285)
Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish.
- French, Louis Philippe work table (Item 238)
In solid walnut and walnut veneer. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- 19th century, Austrian, Biedermeier vitrine (Item 158)
In walnut with original mirrored back, with new two glass shelves.
- French faience cache pots (Item 129)
From Rouen, in excellent condition.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets (Item 114)
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
- French, Henry II style library/bookcase (Item 47)
Having two glass paneled doors that open to a large storage space fitted with three adjustable shelves above a single drawer across the bottom.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
20th century
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Venetian (Murano) blown-glass chandelier (Item 511)
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
Chinoiserie Furniture
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
Gilded Furniture
- Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item 953)
In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes.
- Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item 951)
The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."
- Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item 950)
Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown.
- Very fine, Roman, Rococo period console table (Item 949)
In solid, carved, silvered wood with original marble top. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Fine, English, George III period mirror (Item 948)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1765.
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period console tables (Item 946)
In solid carved giltwood with marble tops. Circa 1765.
- Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item 944)
In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584.
Probably Northern European, circa 1810.
Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990.
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Very Fine, French, Regence period mirror (Item 939)
- Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
- Set of ten fine, Italian, Rococo, tall-back dining chairs (Item 928)
In solid, carved giltwood. 18th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item 923)
With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century.
- Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item 922)
In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765).
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item 910)
In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century.
Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918)
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix.
- Pair of very fine and rare Regence period chenets (Item 909)
In gilt bronze with sphinxes. Circa 1720.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Rococo period overmantel mirror of large dimensions (Item 889)
In solid, carved giltwood, the pierced, scrolling frame with a shell cresting floral garlands. C-scrolls and foliate scrolls surrounding a later divided mirror plate. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Set of six fine, French, Regence style, carved giltwood fauteuils (Item 862)
Each with foliate carved, channelled frame and carved, giltwood entertrotoise (stretchers). Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Each chair applied with a paper label to the underside, CALIFORNIA PALACE FOR THE LEGION OF HONOR, 21, LINCOLN PARK, SAN FRANCISCO/1958.54/armchair, wood carved, gesso and gilt; upholstered in silk and wool petit-point embroidery/France, style of about 1710/Lent by the W.H. Crocker Estate and with a stencilled label GUERDE/doreur encadreur/45 rue de Bourgogne 45/Paris/meubles batiment a cadres dor/aes Noir met imitation d'…./eatt/aemiation et oxidisation de 10r. One of six matching chairs shown. 19th century.
Provenance: W.H. Crocker - Accessioned by the California Palace for the Legion of Honor in 1958
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item 898)
In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 870)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item 893)
With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period mirror (Item 878)
In solid, carved giltwood with original mercury glass. From the region of Nimes, Provence. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item 876)
Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item 871)
In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century.
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Viennese, Biedermeier period, giltwood, six-light chandelier (Item 609)
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets (Item 114)
Painted Furniture
- Pair of fine, Italian Maiolica Jars (Item 956)
Each of globular form, painted with flowers and foliage. 17th century.
- Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item 943)
Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880.
- Pair of very fine, French, Louis XV period bergeres (Item 935)
In solid, carved, painted wood. Circa 1745.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item 924)
In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.
- Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item 915)
In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item 913)
With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780.
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item 895)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item 123)
With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780.
- Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York.
- Pair of very fine, rare, late Louis XVI polychrome decorated doors within a door surround (Item 897)
The pair of paneled doors decorated with antheniennes on pedestals surrounded by polychrome Vitruvian scrolled vines and feathers within a carved egg and dart and bead carved frame; the overdoor panel with similar decoration within a grapevine carved door surround with a scrolled leaf border. Probably Provence. Late 18th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
- Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item 875)
The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO."
- Fine, Italian, Rococo style, polychrome-painted and laca povera bureau bookcase (Item 857)
Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item 873)
- Set of twelve, fine, French Restauration, painted and parcel-gilded chairs (Item 860)
Comprising six armchairs and six side chairs, each with a scrolled, padded back. The armchairs with curved arms terminating in scrolling leafs above leaf-carved scrolling legs and back sabre legs. Circa 1825.
- Very fine and rare, French Louis XV period, painted and parcel gilded trumeau (Item 856)
With original mercury glass, original giltwood surface, and original painting. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item 616)
Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Pair of large, Italian, Faience, chargers (Item 707)
Each decorated with figural scenes after old master paintings. 19th century.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item 795)
With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Fourth quarter of the 19th century
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
- Italian Majolica charger of large dimensions (Item 721)
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century.
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item 285)
Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
Marquetry
- Very fine, French provincial, Louis XV period secretaire en bibliotheque (Item 872)
From Southwestern France bearing the "Croix de Malte" in marquetry and with chapeau de gendarme cornice and arbalette façade on the drawers of the bottom compartment. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 914)
Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top.
- Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item 880)
- William and Mary, floral marquetry inlaid, tall case clock (Item 615)
Movement signed "Will Nickolls, London." Late 17th century.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
Parquetry
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Beech
- Pair of fine, French, Louis XV period fauteuils (Item 908)
- Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fateuils (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
Burl
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Cane/Rush
Cherry
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
Elm
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Elm Burl
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Elm Veneer
Solid Elm
Mahogany
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item 538)
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Flame Mahogany
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
Mahogany Veneer
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Solid Mahogany
- Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item 947)
Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880.
Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate.
- Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item 937)
In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830.
- Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
- Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item 864)
In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of fine, French, Empire period, gilt-bronze mounted bergeres (Item 863)
In solid, carved mahogany with winged lion head armrests. Attributed to Jacob Freres. Early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted, dining table (Item 858)
The oval top with three extensions above an apron raised on six fluted, tapering legs terminating in brass casters. In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Early to mid-19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
Scagliola
Oak
- Very fine, French, Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 934)
In solid, carved oak with marble top. Circa 1715.
- Large, German, Baroque period chest (Item 912)
In solid oak with domed top, the whole mounted with pierced scrolling foliate strapwork, corner mounts and a large escutcheon. 17th century.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
Walnut
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period sauteuse (Item 954)
In solid, carved walnut with original bronze d'ore mounts having a pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajoulree"). From Nimes. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Louis XV period vaisselier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisselier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period panetiere of large dimensions (Item 767)
In solid, carved walnut with reverse-arbalette facade and arbalette sides. Mid 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretchers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisselier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
- French, Louis Philippe work table (Item 238)
In solid walnut and walnut veneer. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- 19th century, Austrian, Biedermeier vitrine (Item 158)
In walnut with original mirrored back, with new two glass shelves.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Black Walnut
Solid Walnut
- Fine, French, Regence period commode (Item 957)
In solid, carved walnut of arbalette form with original gray marble top. From Provence. Early 18th century.
- Fine, Florentine, Renaissance period credenzia (Item 955)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 17th century.
- Rare, Louis XVI period table de gibier (hunting table) (Item 952)
Double face (two-sided) of arbalette form in solid, carved walnut with one large drawer on the front. In the manner of Pierre Pillot, Nimes. Circa 1760.
- Spanish walnut caixa (Item 945)
The rectangular moulded top above carved panels depicting shell-headed flowering urn flanked by acanthus and divided by scrolled pilasters, the sides carved conformingly, with moulded plinth and scrolled feet, the feet replaced. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period panetière (Item 940)
From Arles In solid, carved walnut. 18th century.
- Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item 938)
In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period cassone (Item 936)
in solid, carved walnut. 16th century and later.
- Set of Eight French, Art Nouveau period tall-back dining chairs (Item 926)
In solid, carved walnut in the manner of Louis Majorelle with carved floral crest, V-shaped upholstered backsplat, and seat in red leather with brass tacks. Shaped legs with conforming floral decoration. Circa 1900.
- Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item 920)
En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item 917)
In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period credence (Item 346)
In carved walnut. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 903)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style petrin (Item 899)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Renaissance period bureau table (Item 890)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 16th century from Bologna, Italy.
- Fine, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 877)
In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Set of fourteen, fine, French Provincial, Louix XV style chairs (Item 861)
In solid, carved walnut comprising six 18th century side chairs (one stamped "Chelant") and eight additional chairs (four armchairs, four side chairs) from the 19th century; totaling ten side chairs and four armchairs.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item 850)
In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Rococo period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
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