Napoleon III Salon

Set comprising one sofa and two crapaud armchairs. The armchairs and sofa have been fully reupholstered with horsehair padding and covered in embroidered and buttoned Rochecotte fabric, from the collaboration between Cordelia de Castellane and the French textile house Thevenon. The set is finished with decorative fringe trim.

Tripod Gueridon

This circular gueridon features a gilt-bronze structure composed of three cabriole legs joined by a central shaft adorned with fluting and surmounted by a flame motif, foliage and scrolling ornament. The legs terminate in lion’s paws embellished with acanthus leaves, while the circular apron is highlighted by a moulded, beaded frieze accented with three rings. The piece is topped with a clear glass top.

19th-Century Drop-Front Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie-Style Lacquer

An elegant 19th-century secretary desk featuring a drop-front and three front drawers. The piece is adorned with sumptuous polychrome and gilt lacquer decoration in the style of the Far East, depicting lively landscapes with pagodas, bridges, foliage, and traditional figures set against a deep black background.

France, 19th century

 

Large bookcase, Italian work from the 18th century.

This bookcase is distinguished by its theatrical architecture. At the center, an imposing pediment features moldings and a carved *rocaille* shell framed by acanthus leaves. The upper section presents a striking interplay of glazed sections, a central arched open bay, and curved side shelves. The pilasters are elegantly topped with carved capitals featuring volutes.

Italy

18th century

 

Pair of cast-iron vases

The Val d’Osne foundry specialized in the production of art furniture and urban ornaments (candelabra, fountains, benches). It was notably thanks to this company that the concept of “fonte d’art” was born, combining the high resistance of the material with reduced production costs, thereby enabling the serial edition of monumental pieces.
In parallel, the foundry deployed its expertise in statuary and garden ornaments, which were distributed internationally through its famous commercial catalogues and its participation in various World’s Fairs. Val d’Osne would establish itself as the most important art foundry of the 19th century.

Set of six repoussé silver chairs

A set of six wooden chairs entirely clad in repoussé silver leaf, featuring interlacing patterns, scrolling foliage, and floral motifs. The backrest is adorned at its ends with two rams’ heads in relief, lending the set a highly decorative character.

 

Cast Iron Garden Bench

This cast iron garden bench reflects the Victorian taste of the second half of the19th century. Its structure features naturalistic decoration with scrolling foliage, vine leaves and other botanical motifs. The backrest and seat are entirely piercedwith an openwork design. The whole rests on two finely worked legs, connected by metal reinforcing elements.

Pair of “bistro” side tables

Pair of “bistro” side tables in black lacquered cast iron, with stone tops. They rest on a pedestal base terminating in three claw feet, bearing the inscription “Paris.”

Armchair stool

Elegant armchair stool of serpentine form, resting on four cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, with carved decoration of foliage and shells. The seat and apron are upholstered in an elegant textile with a polychrome floral design on a cream ground, lending the piece a certain delicacy. The particularly finely worked apron is centred with a carved rocaille motif.