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Early 19th Century French Wall Hanging Aubusson Tapestry

Early 19th Century French Wall Hanging Aubusson Tapestry

This colorful, antique tapestry was woven in Aubusson, circa 1820. The wall hanging piece features a woman feeding a bowl of soup to a youngster and a trompe l’oeil Baroque frame around the composition. The tapestry is signed on the bottom right with the initials D.LE. The piece is in good condition with an interesting […]

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19th Century French Oil on Canvas Portrait in Gilt Frame

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Portrait in Gilt Frame

Beautiful antique painting from France, circa 1800, depicting a young woman knitting with a small cat beside her. In the manner of Jean Baptiste Greuze (see: “Indolence, la paresseuse italienne”, which Greuze painted in 1756), this painting is well executed with rich colors. Excellent condition. 28″W x 32″H SKU: 85-739

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Large 18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry with Original Border

This large, nearly square, antique Aubusson tapestry was woven in France, circa 1760. The tapestry features a country garden scene complete with goats, architectural elements and a flute player on the left side. The country scene is in wonderful condition, with vivid green and yellow colors and features the original border with decorative arabesques. Measures: […]

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18th Century French Oil on Canvas Framed Painting of the Marquis de Rochambeau

This beautiful antique oil on canvas was painted in Paris, France circa 1760. The portrait painting depicts the Marquis de Rochambeau dressed in formal clothing. The composition has fine, colorful details throughout the clothing and facial expressions. The subject of the figure painting is Marshal Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (1725 ??? 1807), […]

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Early 19th Century French Oil Portrait Painting in Gilt Frame

This highly detailed oil on canvas was painted in France circa 1820. The high quality portrait features a young boy in traditional clothing holding an apple in his left hand. The figure has a strong, piercing gaze and a beautiful facial expression. The painting is in excellent condition and is set inside a gold leaf […]

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Large 20th Century, French Bronze Bust Signed “A. Descatoire” and Dated “1913”

Imposing antique bust of Raymond Poincare signed and dated “A. Descatoire, 1913,” using the lost-wax casting. Lost-wax casting (also called “investment casting”, “precision casting”, or “cire perdue” in French) is the process by which a duplicate metal sculpture (often silver, gold, brass or bronze) is cast from an original sculpture. Beautiful dark green patina with […]

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18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Painted Trumeau Mirror from Versailles

Beautiful and functional, this elegant antique trumeau was crafted in France, circa 1770; the mirror has sharp, clean lines with a beige painted frame and some gold leaf application. Above the mirror, a lovely painted harbour scene on canvas in the manner of Claude Vernet (18th century French painter). Excellent condition with rich colors. Measures: […]

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19th Century French Hand-Painted Terracotta Wall Hanging Relief Plaque

This rectangular, antique terracotta wall plaque was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1860. The personal wall hanging cameo features a woman’s profile in relief inside an oval and beige background. The outside frame is decorated with relief hand-painted flowers and leaves to add to the feminine quality of the piece. The decorative piece is in […]