Important overmantel of gilded and carved woodwork, mercury glass.
18th century
Italy
The banyan, inspired by oriental dressing gowns, was worn for its comfort and casual elegance.
The subject’s richly decorated orange silk scarf and silver-embroidered vest illustrate this fashion well. This style reflects the influence of cultural and commercial exchanges with the Orient, as well as the importance given to appearance and social status in the society of the time.
Holy Spirit brooch and pendant in silver and Rhine stones
Normandy, France
18th century
Height: 8cm
Yvetot necklace in silver and vermeil with Rhine stones, cross-shaped pendant.
Early 19th century
Normandy, France
“Nativity of the Virgin Mary” – wooden sculpture covered with polychrome stuck representing the “Virgin Mary Child” swaddled in an original embroidered cotton veil, sulphide eyes, daybed.
Early 19th century
Naples, Italy
Chandelier with 8 lights, gilt bronze structure, pendants and daggers in rock crystal and amethysts.
19th century
France
Set of three oils on canvas representing allegories of Reason, Fidelity and Glory, original polychrome carved wooden frames.
Italy
Early 18th century
Corner dresser with two bodies in polychrome carved wood opening on three doors to reveal shelves, a key.
Sweden
XVIII century
Pair of armchairs in gilded carved wood, upholstered in damask silk, wear and tear on the armrests.
Early 19th century
Lucca, Italy
Pair of consoles in blue-grey carved wood, very decorative. Consoles rests on an oval frieze supported by a dolphin.
Italy
Around 1930