French Formal Antique Furniture

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Item No. 739

Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand)

With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.

Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx

45" high by 28" diameter

Item No. 757

Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu

In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.

closed: 25¼" wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" wide by 44" deep

Item No. 775

French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric-trac table

In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.

Item No. 774

Set of four Consulat style chaises

Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.

18" wide by 18" deep by 17" high (at seat) and 33" high (at back)

Item No. 282

Fine, French, Empire commode

In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.

52" wide by 36" high by 24" deep

Item No. 759

Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric-trac table

In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.

45" wide by 24" deep by 29" high

Item No. 710

French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern

With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.

41" high 13" diameter

Item No. 649

French, Provençal, Regence period canapé

In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.

80" wide by 33" deep by 42½" high

Item No. 617

French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier

Early 20th century.

42" high by 36" diameter

Item No. 598

Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table

In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).

29" high by 53" round with drop leaves up; extends up to 23' (276" wide)

Item No. 394

Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane")

Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.

29" wide by 18" deep by 38" high

Item No. 525

Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban

From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.

Item No. 356

Art Deco chandelier

Bronze d'ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.

45" high, 25" diameter

Item No. 417

Charles X period lit de repos

In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.

Item No. 404

French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier

With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.

45" high by 25" diameter

Item No. 281

French, Louis XV period ottoman

Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.

78" wide by 32" deep by 39½" high (at back)

Item No. 114

Pair of French, Louis XV style chenets

In bronze d'ore.

Item No. 20

French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk

Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.

40½" wide by 29¼" deep

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Pair of Louis XVI, Ormolu-Mounted, Carved, Painted and Parcel-Gilt, Velvet Upholstered Fauteuils à la Reine

Item No. 1195

Pair of Louis XVI, Ormolu-Mounted, Carved, Painted and Parcel-Gilt, Velvet Upholstered Fauteuils à la Reine

One with the initials 'M G' in white paint; both with illegible names in pencil on the inside of the chair rail.

39¾" high (18½" at seat) by 26½" wide by 27" deep

Item No. 1193

French, Regence period tabouret

In solid, carved giltwood with pied de biche ("deer feet"). Covered with 18th centry tapestry. Circa 1725.

Provenance: Gallery Perrin (Paris)

9¾" high by 22½" wide by 19¼" deep

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