Placed under the burning logs, andirons, or firedogs, allow the air to circulate under the wood and to fan the flames. An andiron consists of an iron bar on which the logs are placed, and a decorative head. In French, they are called “chenets”, a noun coming from the word “dog”, that refers to the […]
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« The little mermaid », Sumptuous monumental fountain attributed to Rudolf Weyr, Vienna, circa 1890-95
Carrara marble, Statuary marble. Height : 315 cm / 124” ; Width : 188 cm / 74” ; Depth : 120 cm / 47” 1/4. Vienna, circa 1890-1895. Sheltering a small mermaid, this fountain is a work of rare beauty. Indeed, the virtuosity of the sculptures added to a great sense of harmony, is here at the service of a […]
A pair of majestic roaring lions after Prosper Lecourtier
Early 20th century Carved stone Dimensions of the lions : H : 95 cm (37’’ 3/8) / W : 66,5 cm (26’’ 3/16) / D : 115 cm (45’’ 1/4) Dimensions of the pedestals : H : 109 cm (42’’ 15/16) / W : 74 cm (29’’ 1/8) / D : 123 cm (48’’ 7/16)
An important cupboard coming from the Chateau of Dampierre by Alexandre Bellangé, cabinetmaker
Lock signed and dated : « Année 1853 – A. BELLANGÉ – Ft d’ébénisteries et bronzes de curiosités77 rue des Marais St Martin Paris » Made for the Duke Albert de Luynes for his chateau of Dampierre. H : 165 cm ; 64’’ 15/16 / W : 383 cm ; 150’’ 13/16 / D : 60 cm ; 23’’ 5/8
An exceptional Napoleon III fireplace, after the model by Verberckt and Caffiéri for the Dauphin’s bedchamber, Palace of Versailles
Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Red Griotte marble, gilded bronze. After the fireplace realized in 1747 by Jacques Verberckt and Jacques Caffiéri for the Dauphin’s bedchamber at the Palace of Versailles, then identically reproduced under Napoleon III notably for the Salon doré of the Elysee Palace, official residence of the President of the Republic. Dimensions : […]