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Vintage 30s French Art DECO NUDE Ink Drawing Signed Very REFINED!

$179 USDVintage 30s French Art DECO NUDE Ink Drawing Signed Very REFINED!

Fine Art:Drawings
An exquisite original ink drawing from the 1930s, showing a female nude in a French Riviera or Italian landscape, probably meant as a book illustration. The piece is small but strongly Art Deco in style. It is ultra simple and beautifully rendered. The nude who has very long hair and is wearing a precious necklace is elegant and graceful, with just a touch of eroticism. Signed with the initials "R.S" below the subject. A very refined artwork for the sophisticated Art lover! MEASUREMENTS: Total ...
Antique 19th C NAPOLEON III Religious Choir Boy/Church Assistant Top/Surplice Size M/Medium to

$249 USD Offers ConsideredAntique 19th C NAPOLEON III Religious Choir Boy/Church Assistant Top/Surplice Size M/Medium to L/Large MAGNIFICENT LACE!

Collectibles:Religious
A rare 19th C French Catholic item, worn by an older choir boy or a church assistant circa 1870-1880, and which can still be worn today. The piece has been carefully cleaned and is fresh and very white, with no repairs necessary. The spectacular lace bottom and cuffs are of course all hand made! The rest of the body is a thick, sturdy tulle, which is why it has survived so well to this day. The piece is fairly large, and it will fit a Medium. Only the width of the sleeve could be tight for some. ...
Antique French Edwardian c1900 RELIGIOUS/Catholic Vestment/Surplice/Alb Amazingly LONG Embroid

$695 USDAntique French Edwardian c1900 RELIGIOUS/Catholic Vestment/Surplice/Alb Amazingly LONG Embroidered TULLE!

Collectibles:Religious
NO REPAIRS NECESSARY FOR THIS PIECE! An amazing Catholic priest's surplice from the Edwardian times with the longest embroidered bottom ever! The bottom is a tulle and it is entirely hand embroidered with the most lavish and exquisite floral and traditional decorative motifs. It has besides an ornate scalloped border which definitely enhances its beauty. The embroidery is mostly done with the chain stitch, white on white, except for some larger areas filled with drawn threads. Though chain ...
Antique Late 18th C RELIGIOUS/Catholic Large Charcoal Drawing ANGEL with Children Signed TO DI

$595 USDAntique Late 18th C RELIGIOUS/Catholic Large Charcoal Drawing ANGEL with Children Signed TO DIE FOR

Fine Art:Antique
This is so beautiful! Absolute innocence, 2 children and a young Angel embracing in the light, against an area of deep darkness. The piece is large for the time and in particularly good condition. It is signed "M. Bellot" or "M. Bellet" in the lower right corner. The style of the signature, definitely late 18th C to very early 19th, and of the portraits/hairdos and the youngest child's costume dates the piece circa 1780-1810. As a matter of fact it is dated next to the signature, though it has ...
Vintage 60s French FLORAL Painting/Watercolor Roses Peonies Vibrant Colors Signed WOW!

$179 USDVintage 60s French FLORAL Painting/Watercolor Roses Peonies Vibrant Colors Signed WOW!

Fine Art:Paintings
A very happy French floral from the 1960s with a vibrant color harmony and A LOT of style! The piece is a watercolor/gouache on artist's paper and is as fresh as when it was originally painted. It shows a glass vase of roses and peonies on a rustic table covered with a blue scarf, against a motley dark brown background. Though the brush strokes are more "tormented' than an antique floral, the result is extremely cheerful, and full of energy. A very decorative piece which will look even more ...
Antique 19th C Victorian Chunky MOURNING Necklace with Jet Black Glass Beads Brass Palmettos W

$199 USD Offers ConsideredAntique 19th C Victorian Chunky MOURNING Necklace with Jet Black Glass Beads Brass Palmettos WOW!

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Mourning
A fantastic Victorian mourning necklace, with chunky clusters of jet black glass beads and cute brass palmettos, circa 1870-1880. The necklace is not only incredibly original for a mourning piece, it is also spectacular: long, majestic, with all the top part like a rosary! It has been thoroughly cleaned and is ready to wear. Mourning jewelry is very fashionable now, and this beautiful Victorian piece definitely qualifies as one of the most creative examples in the category. MEASUREMENTS: Length: ...
Vintage CINER Black Cabochon Rhinestones Mourning Style Clip Earrings WOW!

$59 USDVintage CINER Black Cabochon Rhinestones Mourning Style Clip Earrings WOW!

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
A pair of delightful Ciner clip earrings from the early 80s, very sparkling and very elegant. They have a large black cabochon in the center and a swirl of pave rhinestones around. The mourning style is very fashionable right now, and these great Classics can be worn with about anything. They make an exquisite demi-parure with my matching Dior necklace. Please check it out. MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 1 1/4". CONDITION: No loss. In excellent condition (Will be shipped Registered Airmail with ...
Vintage Needlepoint/Sampler Victorian Couple in Garden Mansion Butterflies EXQUISITE!

$99 USDVintage Needlepoint/Sampler Victorian Couple in Garden Mansion Butterflies EXQUISITE!

Collectibles:Textiles
Incredibly fresh in spirit and colors, this vintage needlepoint/ sampler from the 60s/70s has a composition, characters, decorative details and a motto to die for! You will love its pastel colors, particularly its fresh pink, its naive butterflies, fun trees with big red apples, the charming period costumes of the man and the woman, (not totally accurate for 1890 though in my opinion!) The motto is about friendship: " A friend in need is a friend indeed". which has of course a lot of ancient ...
Vintage LANVIN Paris Gold Tone Necklace/Choker Black ENAMEL Lattice SIGNED ELEGANT!

$99 USDVintage LANVIN Paris Gold Tone Necklace/Choker Black ENAMEL Lattice SIGNED ELEGANT!

Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
A vintage Lanvin necklace with a refined lattice of black enamel and gold metal. The necklace is made of several graduated and articulated metal plaques, a style very popular in the mid 80s. The piece is signed "Lanvin" Paris at the back. Mourning jewelry, jet beads, black cabochons are all very hot right now, and this elegant piece is in perfect harmony with the trend. This great Classic will besides be very easy to match with anything. CONDITION: The gold tone is still very vibrant, with no ...
Vintage 50s Modernist SCHIAPARELLI Paris Earrings Emerald cut Sapphires & AB Rhinestones SIGNE

$99 USDVintage 50s Modernist SCHIAPARELLI Paris Earrings Emerald cut Sapphires & AB Rhinestones SIGNED RARE!

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
Very fresh, very sparkling, and very elegant! they have a Modernist touch and huge faux sapphires in the emerald cut, with cute AB rhinestones, set in a silvertone metal with a patina. All stones are prong set. Both earrings are signed Schiaparelli at the back. Schiaparelli jewelry is timeless, and such good quality that nearly all pieces have retained their original color, sparkle and beauty even after half a century. Will make a very original gift. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 1 1/8". Width: 1 3/8" ...
Antique French Victorian LARGE Black Forest TRAMP ART 3 Photo Frame WOW!

$199 USDAntique French Victorian LARGE Black Forest TRAMP ART 3 Photo Frame WOW!

Antiques:By Period, Style:Victorian
An authentic c 1900 French Tramp Art frame, very likely made in the Black Forest as it was found in a region of France very close to it. The frame is fairly large and heavy, and can contain 3 photos. There are still 3 sisters there! A fun trio. as they are all photographed in exactly the same pose, wearing the same austere Victorian black dress and a black bead necklace that may well be for prayer. Their photos have been printed on postcards as was common then. Of course you probably will want ...
Vintage 30s French ART DECO Large Luxury Print Blonde LADY Reading in Blue Sofa DIVINE!

$145 USDVintage 30s French ART DECO Large Luxury Print Blonde LADY Reading in Blue Sofa DIVINE!

Fine Art:Printmaking
This is the ultimate Art Deco woman's portrait! It was published in the 1934 Xmas supplement magazine of the famous publication: "L'illustration". It is to die for! The Art Deco decor is a dream, and the young blonde lady reading in her blue sofa, with her foot leaving her slipper on the floor, is a dream too. Everything is floating, as if having the substance of clouds! The blue sofa, the lady's dress, even the curtain which looks like a wing. The Louis XV ornate dresser is just out of a ...
Antique French Victorian/EDWARDIAN ORNATE Bronze Photo Frame Louis XV Style WOW!

$149 USDAntique French Victorian/EDWARDIAN ORNATE Bronze Photo Frame Louis XV Style WOW!

Antiques:By Period, Style:Victorian
An exquisite and very decorative French photo frame from the late Victorian/Edwardian era, with gracefully curved sides. The frame is made of good quality, fairly heavy, cast brass/bronze which has acquired a beautiful, natural patina with time. It is done in the Louis XV style, with soft curves, acanthus motifs and a lovely "cartouche" on top. The back is wood, very likely mahogany. The frame still has its original glass. (old CDV Photo only for display) This charming antique will bring ...
Antique Circa 1890-1910 LARGE Country French Brittany Oil Painting FARM SCENE Signed WEIL STRO

$6,500 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Circa 1890-1910 LARGE Country French Brittany Oil Painting FARM SCENE Signed WEIL STRONG PIECE!

Fine Art:Paintings
Perfect for a Country French Decor! This is the end of the Pont Aven School, late 19th C to very early 20th, when all the fashionable Parisian and European painters were moving to Brittany with their brushes, to emulate the Masters. Brittany was the ultimate exotic destination at the time, a little bit like Outer Mongolia today! with people living close to nature and ancient traditions, wearing folklore costumes, and producing exquisite crafts of all kinds: lace, wood and stone carving, pottery ...
Vintage French Designer Shorts/Hot Pants with Madonna Cherubs Roses Size Small to Medium WILD!

$79 USDVintage French Designer Shorts/Hot Pants with Madonna Cherubs Roses Size Small to Medium WILD!

Clothing:Womens
In the 70s and early 80s, they were called "Hot Pants", they were not meant to be worn at the gym any more, but in the big cities, with opaque tights. These hot pants were purchased in Paris circa 1984 and are probably the wildest of them all! Made by Frank Joseph Bastille, whose logo appears on the belt, this was a very small, exclusive collection. So you will probably be the only one to wear them! An amazing example of 80s Pop Art, these shorts are made of a very thick etamine cotton, are cut ...
Antique Late 19th C ARTS & CRAFTS/NOUVEAU Belgian Miniature Repousse Brass Photo Frame ADORABL

$100 USDAntique Late 19th C ARTS & CRAFTS/NOUVEAU Belgian Miniature Repousse Brass Photo Frame ADORABLE!

Antiques:By Period, Style:Art Nouveau
This Belgian miniature frame circa 1890, is a perfection in the Arts & Crafts/Nouveau style and just adorable! It is made of a repousse brass, so is quite light, and it has both the typical daisies of Arts and Crafts metallic ornaments, and the famous "Nouille" style (noodles!) which was made so popular by Henri Guimard, the famous Paris Metro designer. The frame has been cleaned at the front so it is shiny again, but it still keeps its lovely natural patina. It never had any glass, so the photo ...
Vintage COURREGES Paris Gold Tone Necklace/Openwork Pendant with Faux Pearls Signed EXQUISITE!

$125 USDVintage COURREGES Paris Gold Tone Necklace/Openwork Pendant with Faux Pearls Signed EXQUISITE!

Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This is an exquisite Courreges creation from the mid to late 80s. It has a refined gold tone chain, with the Courreges Logo on the chain extension, and an openwork pendant that resembles a small cage with 2 faux pearls that move freely inside. The pearls are really high quality, with a beautiful sheen. They do not move when you walk, as their weight keeps them at the bottom of the cage. Both Modernist and Classic, the necklace is incredibly refined and will match about any outfit. Will make a ...
Antique French Art Nouveau Framed RELIGIOUS Litho/Print VERY ORNATE!

$149 USDAntique French Art Nouveau Framed RELIGIOUS Litho/Print VERY ORNATE!

Fine Art:Antique
This is the most exquisite religious artifact! An antique Catholic "Certificate of Communion" that was granted to a little boy in France, named Marcel George. It is signed at the bottom and bears the date of his "confirmation" and his Communion. The manuscripted part is dated 1926, but the imagery is older. Somewhere around 1906, when Jeanne D'Arc, who is present in 2 vignettes on top was beatified. The magnificent Art Nouveau motifs also attest to that period. The certificate is made of ...
Antique Edwardian Semi Sheer French Maid BATISTE Apron with LACE Drawn Threads WOW!

$79 USDAntique Edwardian Semi Sheer French Maid BATISTE Apron with LACE Drawn Threads WOW!

Clothing:Antique
An exquisite apron from the Edwardian era, with a large tulle lace trim, a cute pocket and drawn threads everywhere. The piece is made of a very refined batiste, semi sheer. Every seam has been worked with drawn threads, which means it must have taken several days to complete! Ties are large and make a beautiful knot at the back. Antique aprons are very in, and this is a particularly elegant example. They do not get much prettier! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 16 1/2" Width at top: 13". Width at bottom: ...
Antique French Art NOUVEAU/Edwardian Print/Lithograph with Watercolor The 7 SINS ENVY Handsome

$399 USDAntique French Art NOUVEAU/Edwardian Print/Lithograph with Watercolor The 7 SINS ENVY Handsome NUDE Male LISTED!

Fine Art:Antique
This is too cool! It comes from a book of poetry with original illustrations called "the 7 sins" and it represents "Envy". (on the other side is the text for "gluttony") Signed Henry Detouche (Henry Julien Detouche, 1854 1913 not just listed but in many Museums) in the lower left corner, the piece is a French Art Nouveau lithograph circa 1890-1900, which has been hand watercolored, including small ornate touches of gold paint. The scene is amazing! Cupid, who is hiding behind a pedestal, has ...
Antique EDWARDIAN/Art NOUVEAU 10k GOLD Filigree Stickpin with Ruby Very REFINED

$59 USDAntique EDWARDIAN/Art NOUVEAU 10k GOLD Filigree Stickpin with Ruby Very REFINED

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
An antique white gold stickpin circa 1900-1910 marked 10k, with a very refined filigree head, delicately chased, and with beautiful curves. The stickpin is set with a ruby which has an old cut and a lovely color, but I believe it is a synthetic stone of the time. However, antique stickpins set with rubies, real or synthetic are rare, (most are set with pearls, diamonds or sapphires) and of course, the contrast of the white gold and the darker red, is visually perfect! Stickpins are a world in ...
Vintage Nina RICCI Paris Openwork Dangling Earrings Signed Very REFINED!

$99 USDVintage Nina RICCI Paris Openwork Dangling Earrings Signed Very REFINED!

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
These are the earrings matching the Nina Ricci bracelet: 1480JWL They are incredibly delicate and feminine, and signed with whimsical Nina Ricci logos in the top part. This is a matte gold metal and the dangle is like a small transparent lozenge cage. Useless to say these are light and comfortable. An elegant and VERY original Nina Ricci creation! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 2" Width: 7/8". CONDITION: Excellent. No damage. Will be shipped Registered Airmail (very safe) with signature at delivery. * * ...
Vintage COURREGES Paris Openwork Dangling Clip Earrings with Faux Pearls Signed WOW!

$99 USDVintage COURREGES Paris Openwork Dangling Clip Earrings with Faux Pearls Signed WOW!

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
They are incredibly refined! From the late 80s, made of a very high quality gold tone metal, they are very slender cages, each holding 2 pearls which move freely inside. The pearls are very pearly with a lovely iridescence, (definitely not cheap looking pearls). They are free to move inside the cage, but stay stable when you wear them. What a delightful Courreges creation! Simple, elegant, and totally unique. Signed with the Courreges Logo on one earring. (I also have the necklace which I will ...
Antique French Edwardian PAIR Long Silk Floral EMBROIDERIES/Embroidered Panels WOW!

$115 USDAntique French Edwardian PAIR Long Silk Floral EMBROIDERIES/Embroidered Panels WOW!

Antiques:Textiles, Linens
Circa 1890-1900, this is a pair of matching hand embroideries on cream silk moire, with an Art Nouveau feel, which were very likely part of a home decor piece. Today, they can be integrated into curtains, a door decor, a garment, etc.. They are lined with a thin cotton fabric, and actually embroidered both through the cotton and the moire. The moire has a delicate sheen, it is also thick, and has therefore survived time without fraying. The floral embroideries are done with cotton in pink and a ...
Antique 19th C Chinese Qing Rice Paper Painting FAMILY MOURNING FATHER Very RARE!

$249 USDAntique 19th C Chinese Qing Rice Paper Painting FAMILY MOURNING FATHER Very RARE!

Fine Art:Paintings
An exquisite miniature Chinese rice paper painting showing a Chinese mother with 3 young children in front of a family altar. This is very likely a mourning painting, which is quite rare for rice paper paintings, with the elder brother in charge of the ceremony. There are 3 offerings on the altar, one for each member of the family except the baby, and some candles burning. The painting is from the Qing Dynasty, mid 19th Century, circa 1860. It is framed with an original rice fibers frame that is ...
Antique 19th C Chinese Qing Embroidery/Embroidered Child Baby Hat/Bonnet with 3D MOUSE!

$349 USDAntique 19th C Chinese Qing Embroidery/Embroidered Child Baby Hat/Bonnet with 3D MOUSE!

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese Qing
An exceptional figural baby/child bonnet from the Qing Dynasty, totally whimsical, with mouse ears and also an adorable little mouse in 3D on top! The hat is EXTREMELY sophisticated and no doubt the child was from a wealthy family. The piece is made of a black, teal and brown silk and not only has elaborate embroideries all over and the usual ornate woven trims, but it also has, which is rare, satin stitch embroidery on gold paper on the sides. It is long at the back, as is often the case, very ...
Vintage 1950s MICROMOSAIC/Micro MOSAIC Necklace Heart & Pendants DIVINE!

$199 USD Offers ConsideredVintage 1950s MICROMOSAIC/Micro MOSAIC Necklace Heart & Pendants DIVINE!

Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
A sophisticated micromosaic necklace from the 1950s with the most minute glass mosaic work set in ornate brass filets. Because micromosaic was very expensive jewelry at the time, most pieces that have been brought back by tourists are pins, with the occasional bracelet. So necklaces are fairly rare. Also, the mosaic work becomes much bigger later, to be nearly crude today, as the best craftspeople have disappeared. You will love the Etruscan brass settings with tiny bubbles on the side. They ...
Vintage FIGURAL Bronze/Cast Brass Ornate Photo Frame CHERUB Sailing TO DIE FOR!

$395 USDVintage FIGURAL Bronze/Cast Brass Ornate Photo Frame CHERUB Sailing TO DIE FOR!

Collectibles
This is the most whimsical and original photo frame! It is English, Mid-Century in age, and is a cast brass/bronze, probably inspired by a Georgian or Louis XV piece. It shows a cherub/putti sailing out at sea, with the detailed ocean waves below, complete with 2 dolphins, and the sail as the photo area. The top is openwork and features the rigs and the ornate flag. 2 more delightful details: the cherub holds a torch to light the way, and the boat is full of roses! The piece still has its ...
Antique 19th C VICTORIAN/Art Nouveau Very ORNATE Sterling Silver Ring Angel Skin CORAL Cameo S

$105 USD Offers ConsideredAntique 19th C VICTORIAN/Art Nouveau Very ORNATE Sterling Silver Ring Angel Skin CORAL Cameo Size 5.5 Diameter 16.10 mm WOW!

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Carved, Cameo
An exquisite and very ornate silver cameo ring from the late 19th Century, circa 1880. The ring is marked "sterling" inside and has a delicate, deeply carved "Angel Skin" coral cameo, with a lovely Victorian woman's profile. The ring has typical Art Nouveau motifs, very strongly defined, that wrap up the finger beautifully. With its 5/8" top, it is large enough to be worn on the ring finger. Will make a timeless and very appreciated gift! Comes gift-wrapped and in a lovely black velvet ring box. ...
Antique EDWARDIAN Country French RUSTIC Ecru Crochet Valance WOW!

$125 USDAntique EDWARDIAN Country French RUSTIC Ecru Crochet Valance WOW!

Antiques:Textiles, Linens
This piece matches the fantastic large crochet throw # 1487EMB and was hand made in the French countryside during the Edwardian era, circa 1900. It is in remarkable condition. Having no wear, it should last another Century easily! The piece is very 3D and has the most lovely crochet dangles. I believe it was originally meant as a shelf valance. The ecru color is stronger than on the pics. This is the natural color of the cotton, before it is bleached. This adorable antique needlework which must ...
 
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