Art foundry of Johann HERZNER (attributed to), Lantern with rich rococo decorati

This gilt bronze chandelier features rich ornamentation inspired by ancient Egypt: hieratic figures and hieroglyphic symbols are combined with an elegant frame displaying sculpted volutes and arabesques. A testament to technical expertise and the vogue for Egyptomania throughout the 19th century, this antique kerosene chandelier...

This gilt bronze chandelier has eight branches which take the form of glassware and candles and surround a semi spherical decorated with glass gemstones. Result of a very careful wor...

This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...

Large glazed porcelain vase from the Sèvres manufactory, decorated in 1880 by Taxile DOAT, one of the most renowned ceramic artists of his time, celebrated for his mastery of pâte-su...

Monumental Louis XVI style dore bronze ram's head and floral motif lantern with blue etched glass panels.

This is a dramatic Italian Baroque-style table lamp crafted in the form of a richly carved urn, featuring bold scrolling acanthus motifs and deeply modeled gadrooning. The sculptural...

An Important Lantern In the Louis XV Manner Constructed in gilt bronze, the ovoid body composed of six blown crystal facets interspersed with orm...

A large early 20th Century Italian gilt toleware lantern. Sculptural gilt toleware branches suspending a three light fixture in a mouth blown glass bell jar. Hung with gilt oval cha...