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  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
  • Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket
Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket

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Early XX century / XVIII century books  France    A highly decorative antique leather book so called faux Livres paper waste basket.  In used but good condition, some wear and tear that doesn't detract from the charm. See the pictures.    Dim: 26,8 x 23 cm / 2.109 kg 

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France antique Faux Livres paper waste basket

France antique Faux Livres paper waste basket

France ca 1900-1930 

 

An antique leather and paper so called faux Livres paper waste basket in fair condition. 

Used with wear and tear but very charming and highly decorative. 

 

Dim: 28 x 23 cm / 1,050 kg 

Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket

Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket

Early XX century / XVIII century books 

France 

 

A highly decorative antique leather book so called faux Livres paper waste basket. 
In used but good condition, some wear and tear that doesn't detract from the charm. See the pictures. 
 

Dim: 26,8 x 23 cm / 2.109 kg 

XIX France after Jean-Antoine Houdon bronze bust of Voltaire

XIX France after Jean-Antoine Houdon bronze bust of Voltaire

XIX century France 

 

After the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) a bronze bust of the philosopher Voltaire. 
 

This bronze bust with many traces of gilding is mounted on a marble base (minor chips to the base) and in good order. One small dent in the foot of the bust but hardly noticeable. 
 

Dim: 20 cm total/18 cm bust x 9,5 cm foot 

Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving

Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving

First half XX century probably Russian 

A lapis lazuli carved duck, laid in with red jaspis, malachite and black agate adorned with silver feathers and feet. The lovely figure stands on a lapis lazuli base. 
 

It's in good condition. One line in the base but stable. Minor chips to one side of the base. Not very noticeable. 
The duck is complete. A few normal lines in the lapis, as expexted. Tiny line on the tale. See the pictures. 
 

A wonderful collector's piece of semi precious stone carved birds and Kunstkammer style objects. 
 

Dim: 13,5 x 10,5 x 12 cm / 901 gr 

Antique giltwood carved standing angel sculpture on foot

Antique giltwood carved standing angel sculpture on foot

Ca 1700/1720 France or Northern Italy 

 

A standing antique giltwood carved sculpture of an angel mounted on a later giltwood base. 

The angel is in good condition for it's age. Normal wear, some loss of the gilding and other possible minor repairs but a lovely patine and bodily expression. 
 

Dim: total 33 cm x 17 cm x 12 cm diameter foot / 623 gr 

XIX Rare hunchback caricature pyrogen match holder Daumier

XIX Rare hunchback caricature pyrogen match holder Daumier

XIX century France 


After the famous 19th century literary and political caricatures as drawn by for example caricaturist Daumier, Dantan or Guillemin, this wonderful match holder or pyrogen in the form of a hunchback with slightly distorted face is a true curiosity of it's time. 
 

In very good condition, complete and with a lovely patine.

(Pictures are taken by daylight and not in the studio to depict the true colors.)  
 

Dim: 16 x 10 cm / 577 gr 

Antique 19th century French Empire Baccarat and bronze gilded perfume bottle

Antique 19th century French Empire Baccarat and bronze gilded perfume bottle

France Empire Napoleon III 1852-1870 

 

A lange and rare Empire cut crystal, certainly Baccarat but unsigned, bronze gilded perfume bottle. 

Classical decoration of winged sphinxes and dancing women with different attributes surrounded by cornucopia and acanthus leaf borders. 

The stopper with the Empirical Eagle and laurel wreath symbolising the Emperor's power and might. 
 

In very good condition overall, normal wear to the ormulu and one or two minuscule flee bites to the cut crystal. 
 

Dim: 16 x 10,5 cm / 791 gr 

 

 

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Antique French 17th 18th century carved giltwood Baroque angel head

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Antique French 17th 18th century carved giltwood Baroque angel head

France Baroque ca 1650-1750

A beautifully carved giltwood angel or putto head with a tender facial expression, luscious curls and light smiling eyes. 
 

In good order, no breaks or restoration. Normal wear for it's considerable age. With a later hanging hook, so it can be put on display immediately. 
 

From a private collection, first time on the market. 
 

Dim: 19 x 19 x 15 cm / 1,135 kg

Omer van Vosselen (Belgium 1934-1993) Female portrait painting oil on canvas

Omer van Vosselen (Belgium 1934-1993) Female portrait painting oil on canvas

XX century Belgium 

Van Vosselen Omer (Belgium 1934-1993)

 

A high quality oil on canvas female portrait painting by renowned portraitist Omer van Vosselen. 
The slightly smiling woman is depicted is a very soft and realistic way, beautiful colors. 
 

In good condition and it sits in a giltwood frame with velvet passe-partout. 

 

Dim: 78 x 67 cm total with frame 

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Rare XIX century antique Dutch Folk Art profile fish painting on fish shaped panel

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Rare XIX century antique Dutch Folk Art profile fish painting on fish shaped panel

Early XIX century

The Netherlands 

 

A rare Folk Art flatfish profile oil painting on a fish shaped mahogany panel.
It has a little hole in it so it can be suspended on a kitchen or dining room wall.
This rarity might have had a practical use also in it's day but at the present it's a decorative curiosity. 
 

It's in fair too good condition, little chips around the edges. 
 

Dim: 35 x 21 x 1 cm / ca 211 gr 

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Boissier Paris leather gilded Napoleon III confectionery stationary box briefcase

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Boissier Paris leather gilded Napoleon III confectionery stationary box briefcase

Second half XIX century Paris France 

Boissier Paris Maître Confiserie since 1827

 

A rare confectionery letter or stationary box of high quality made for the famous Confectionery Master Boissier. 
Typical Napoleon III period; made of cardboard, paper, dark brown leather and gilding.  
With a silk inside lining and in good working order. No key. 

Boissier were known for their luxurious boxes and packaging, representing their sugar works and chocolate delights in a spectacular way. 

 

Little user wear, normal rubbing and tiny imperfections to the base back corners. Not noticeable. 
 

Dim: 28 x 23,5 x 12,5 cm / 812 gr 

Scandinavian art deco bronze patinated table lamp in the shape of a siren

Scandinavian art deco bronze patinated table lamp in the shape of a siren

Surely Scandinavia first half XX century 

 

A very artistic copper patinated table lamp in the shape of a beautiful siren with long hair standing on a wavy foot. Unsigned but a detailed cast and of very high quality. 

In good condition. Incredible polychrome feeling because of the richly colored patina. 
 

It is in good working order, electrification of a later date and  practical. 
 

Dim: without fitting 37,5 cm height x 15 x 14 cm / ca 3,1 kg