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Sphinx Table in oak, Napoleon III style

This Napoleon III style table was made in the 19th century in oak.The top is ornamented with an Arts & Craft tapestry, and has round molded corners.The jambs of this table are sphinx shaped. They are joined by two snakes, finely carved.

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Gilt bronze 19th-century Romantic clock set with the Four Seasons

This Romantic style garniture set was made in the 19th century. Including a clock and two candelabras, it is a beautiful gilt bronze garniture carved in a meticulous way over its entire surface, in the manner of romantic goldsmith's work. Like many Romantic works, the decoration is inspired by the Renaissance style , with many arabesques and grotesques. The important clock features a dial decorated with interlacings where the hours are painted in enamel. Four young women, allegories of the Four Seasons, were modeled after late medieval and early Renaissance statues, standing on winged chimeras. The arch front is crowned with two cherubs girl and boy, while the pedestal is chiselled of beautiful scrolls. The two candelabras with six branches are also richly carved and adorned with three musician children on their feet. The chiseling of the bronze is very fine and alternates smooth and textured surfaces to bring out the luxuriant ornamentation.

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Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze bowl with Japanese decoration

Oblong crystal bowl signed Baccarat, with Japanese engraved decoration, chased and gilded bronze base with partridge decoration.

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The Royal Macaw vase painted by Albert-Léon LEBARQUE and its original harness

Exemplary of the 19th century fascination with Asia, the decoration of this spectacular vase is the work of Albert-Léon Lebarque. Painter and sculptor, Lebarque is known for having designed the medals of the Compagnie du Chemin de Fer du Nord. Lebarque also worked as an earthenware painter for renowned ceramists, exhibiting in particular at universal exhibitions. Our vase is presented on its original saddle. Made of wood, it is characterized by its Japanese style, its complex shapes and its great elegance. The vase is decorated with a decoration very rich in patterns and colors, painted on enameled ceramic and signed by the artist. It combines blooming liliums, butterflies and a masterful macaw with its blue and gold dress. It is a royal parrot, an animal symbol of freedom, power and longevity in Asian culture. The chubby belly of our vase also features two grotesque heads, placed symmetrically. Their presence underlines the marvelous character of this setting.