Eight-light church chandelier, central shaft in carved and gilded wood, cut glass beads.
Rewired to current standards.
18th century
Genoa, Italy
His body is portrayed in an expressive, almost dancing pose, with his right arm raised and his left arm extended, creating a dynamic and light silhouette. Far from the typical depiction of agony, his youthful face remains gentle and serene, without any trace of suffering.
Italy XVII century
This piece illustrates the virtuosity of the masters of the Genoese school of the Seicento (17th century) through a representation of the Pietà of rare dramatic intensity.
Genoese School, 17th Century
The presence of a dog in the foreground may symbolize absolute fidelity and vigilance towards the divine, and on the other hand, it reinforces the intimate and domestic character of this Holy Family, anchoring the scene in a reality close to the faithful.
Italy
17th century
Victor Joseph Chavet was a renowned French painter, a student of Pierre-Roch Vigneron and Tony Johannot. A recognized specialist in genre scenes and portraiture, he distinguished himself by his ability to paint with meticulous detail, often on small canvases, leading to comparisons with the Flemish masters for the precision of his brushwork.
A rare and elegant living room set comprising a sofa and two armchairs, attributed to the renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), a major figure in 20th-century Nordic design.
Souvenirs of travel to Italy. The Neoclassical style of ornamentation, very fashionable under Louis XVI, the Directory, and the Empire, fostered the creation and dissemination of works of art influenced by Greco-Roman art. During their travels to Italy, passionate collectors and artists brought back boxes of molded miniatures as typical souvenirs or as subjects for study, drawing inspiration from classical themes. These boxes reflect the taste for Antiquity and the spread of classical models in 19th-century Europe.
This delicate watercolor depicts two elegantly dressed young girls.
This image conveys the refinement and gentleness of early 20th-century bourgeois childhood.
This portrait depicts an elderly, bearded man in ceremonial oriental attire, a subject particularly popular in the 19th century during the rediscovery of the Dutch Golden Age. The figure is shown half-length, facing the viewer, wearing an imposing turban adorned with a cabochon and a rich red cape trimmed with fur.
France
19th century
The decoration of this turban stand is characteristic of the Rococo style introduced to the Ottoman Empire during the Tulip Period, a time of openness to Western artistic influences in the 18th century. The decorative technique employed, known as Edirnekâri, refers to a tradition of sculpture and polychromy developed by artisans in the city of Edirne, in western Turkey.
Ottoman Empire, Turkey
Late 18th century