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Antique Napoleon III style fireplace made out of Rouge Griotte marble with lion’s paws and Acanthus leaves

This antique Napoleon III style fireplace was made out of Rouge Griotte marble during the 19th century. Two beautiful « feuilles d’eau » (water leaves) decorate the top of the jamps which are paneled and supported by two lion’s paws. The frieze is elegantly sculpted with paneled diamond shapes and has at its center a diamond boss which brings sophistication to the fireplace.

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Matthew (1815-1889) and Willem (1816-1881) HORRIX (attrib. to) Important dining room set in "Black Forest" style

This dining room set set was made in the second half of the 19th century. It is very likely that it was designed by the Horrix workshops, of the brothers Matthew and Willem HORRIX. Here the rustic style, also called in the 19th « Black Forest », expressed itself at its fully. All the various elements that are composing this dining room set were made of beech wood richly carved imitating nature, with a nice brown patina. Thus, those furniture seems to be made of twigs, roots, vines, flowers and fruits. Amusing details sprang out of the carving, such as snails, grasshoppers, beetles.… and different elements are in the form of plants, for instance the buffets' handles are mushrooms' shaped. The Dining Room set is composed of: - 2 SIDEBOARDS opening with two doors and two drawers. Topped with mercury mirrors (oxidized). Dim.: H. 78''3/4 x L. 53''9/16 x D. 24''3/16 cm. - 1 SERVER, trapezoidal, with Blue Turquin marble topped by a miror and a narrow shelf. It opens with two drawers and the jambs holding two shelves. Dim.: H. 59''5/8 x L. 53''1/8 x D. 20''1/2 cm. - 5 CURTAIN RODS, branch shaped and decorated with vine leaves, topped with a basket of grapes. Dim.: H. 13'' x L. 69''5/16 – 77''3/16 x D. 3''15/16 cm. - 1 round TABLE with a central quad (slightly piqued), that can be opend (extensions missing). Dim.: H.. 30''1/2 x L. 50'' x D. 52''3/8 cm. - 6 CHAIRS, all unique, each receiving a different carved decoration, with brown leather-upholstered. Dim.: H. 36''1/4 x L. 18''7/8 x D. 21''11/16 cm.

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Gabriel VIARDOT (1830-1906) (attributed to) - A major Japanese wardrobe with large marquetry panels

Large armoire richly decorated in Far Eastern style attributed to Gabriel Viardot, parisian cabinet maker. It opens with two doors, each decorated with a Japanese panel adorned with birds such as hens, partridges and roosters in carved bone into a flowery landscape. These panels, of Japanese origin, are reused from pre-existing furniture. The richness of the decoration of these panels makes all the decorative quality of this cabinet. The cornice of the latter is decorated with a dragon and an asymmetrical frieze. The side panels and the apron are decorated with engraved bamboo. This armoire is very characteristic of the Japanese fashion that France experienced at the end of the 19th century. This taste for exoticism was manifested in particular in the eclectic interior design by wealthy collectors.

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Important Napoleon III antique console in Aleppo breach marble

Important and rare Napoleon III antique console made out of Aleppo breach marble during the 19th century. A double curved jambs carved with rosettes medallion and paneling. Large dimensions of the top, about 2 meters long.

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Orientalist living room furniture set

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Émile GALLÉ, Earthenware vase with eggplant glaze and gold decoration, circa 1885-1889

This earthenware vase was created by Émile Gallé between 1885 and 1889. Considered the founding father of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé took over the factory founded by his father and gave it significant impetus, which he supported throughout his life with ever-renewed creativity. This large vase with its eggplant glaze is adorned with hollows alternating white with green vegetal motifs and green with white decorations, both highlighted with gold. The motifs on the neck, alternating with a certain regularity, echo this design. Inside, the glaze features various shades of green also present in the external decorations. Thus, the rich overall composition presents a beautiful homogeneity. The signature under the base of the work indicates that it was made in the second half of the 1880s by the artist, during a period when Gallé was influenced by East Asian art, which likely inspired the eggplant color of the vase’s glaze.

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BACCARAT – Pair of White Opaline Vases with Gilded Japonist Decoration

This refined pair of white opaline vases is a creation of the renowned Baccarat crystal manufacturer, identified by its original label. Each vase, slightly flared and resting on a circular pedestal base, is adorned with an exquisite gilded Japonist motif. The decoration features a lush exotic landscape with tall palm trees, bamboo stalks, and rich foliage, all delicately rendered in fine gold. The contrast between the milky opaline glass and the shimmering gold decoration highlights the refined aesthetic typical of Baccarat’s production in the second half of the 19th century. The design reflects the European fascination with Japonism during that period. In excellent condition, these vases exemplify the technical and artistic excellence of the Baccarat workshops.