Oil on panel “Portrait of Lucelle”, Latin inscription: “Lucelle aetatis 16”: Lucille at the age of 16.
Lucylle, or Lucille, is a given name of Arabic and Latin origin derived from “lux,” meaning “light,” celebrated on December 13.
17th century
France
Sometimes called the “Arlesian Jeannette cross” or the “Provençal Jeannette cross,” the silver devotional cross is set with falling rhinestones, their diameter decreasing as they move away from the center. As with many antique silver jewelry pieces, the back is gilded to avoid blackening clothing.
Provence, France
19th century
18k gold cross with enamel and rose-cut diamonds, engraved with the vintage motifs.
Total gross weight: 6.10 grams
First half of the 19th century
Provence, France
Important enameled cross in 18k gold and silver, with old-cut diamonds and amethysts.
Louis-Philippe I (1830-1848)
Provence, France
Oil on canvas depicting a double portrait of women, probably a study. The two people depicted in double portraits are usually related to the same couple, the same family, or a shared friendship.
German school
Circa 1780
Gilded polychrome carved wood mirror with mercury glass.
18th century
Italy
Small chandelier in the shape of a straw basket in gilded bronze with porcelain flowers.
Circa 1930
Italy
Bust of a processional Virgin in polychrome carved wood.
Southern Italy
18th century
Rare and precious 18th-century piece is a mirror fixed under glass depicting the Virgin Mary.
France, 18th century
Pair of large church chandeliers with 8 arms of light in cut glass, patinated metal structure.
Piedmont, Italy
19th century