Croix en métal et micro-mosaïque, XIXe siècle

A Micro-mosaic Grand Tour Cross

Rediscovered during the Renaissance thanks to a renewed interest…


Cuir de Cordoue du XVIIe siècle

The Cordoba Leather or Gilded Leather

The warm material of leather combined with the play of light of its…


Encrier en argent massif figurant Psyché, XIXe siècle

A Solid Silver Inkwell, 1860 - 1890

Placed on four feet decorated with a cartouche and acanthus…


Oreiller chinois de fumerie d'opium , XIXe siècle

Chinese Opium Den Pillow, 19th Century

Precious Pillows Rigid pillows in China are not new. Already during…


Buste de Georges Clémenceau (1841 - 1929), sculpté et signé par Charles Hofman (1896 - 1965)

Georges Clémenceau (1841 - 1929) Bust

Charles Hofman, a talented but discreet sculptor Charles Hofman was…


Paire de vases Médicis en fonte, XIXe siècle

The Turtle Fountain in Rome reviewed by Tavani Roma in 1947

Fountain of the Turtles or the Power of the Mattei in Rome The Fontana…


Rince-doigt en argent massif. Maison Tavani, Rome, 1947

The Turtle Fountain in Rome reviewed by Tavani Roma in 1947

Fountain of the Turtles or the Power of the Mattei in Rome The Fontana…


Paire de potiches en faïence de Sarreguemines, modèle « Duplessis » daté de 1878

Pair of earthenware vases from Sarreguemines, “Duplessis” model dated 1904

Some pieces of earthenware are exceptional for their rarity, their…


Empire console table stamped Jacob-Desmalter, 19th century.

A console stamped Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841), Empire Cabinetmaker Son of the aptly named…


Pair of Louis XV style andirons decorated with painted Viennese bronze, 19th century

Pair of Andirons Decorated with Vienna Bronzes, 19th Century

The Revival of the Louis XV Style in the 19th CenturyThe decorative arts of the…