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French Antique Furniture
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Item No. 1077
Very fine, Empire period chandelier
In gilt bronze and patinated bronze, elaborately chased with ten arms, ornamented with winged angels crowned with laurel leaves, acanthus leaf corona, pinecone finial, and five chains adorned with acanthus leaves and grapes. Circa 1810.
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Item No. 1069
Exceptional, Louis XV style marble fireplace surround
Sculpted in Sarrancolin marble, which was called "The Marble of Kings" because it was extracted from royal quarries beginning in 1692 under the reign of Louis XIV.
Of arbalette form with concave sides having elaborately beveled mantle and original cast iron interior and hearth. Circa 1830-1840.
72" wide by 46" high by 18½" deep
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Item No. 1053
Unusual, French vitrine table
In solid, carved beechwood, crème painted and parcel-gilded; having a display surface beneath hinged glass top. 19th century.
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Item No. 1031
Regence period bureau console
In solid cherry with original patina, having one long central drawer. Circa 1700.
52" wide by 28" deep by 30½" high
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