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  • XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory
  • XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory
  • XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory
  • XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory
  • XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory
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XIX French mourning miniature portrait painting on ivory

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Antique double sided mourning piece with woven hair and a miniature portrait painting of a gentleman on ivory in a 10 krt gold frame (unmarked but tested). Dim: 7,5 x 5,5 cm
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Antique 19th century Papal Vatican reliquary Saint Francois de Sales seal intact

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Antique 19th century Papal Vatican reliquary Saint Francois de Sales seal intact

Ca 1875 France 

 

A reliquary with the Vatican papacy symbols; Papal tiara, staff, cross and St. Peter’s keys. 

Secured with official Vatican wax seals to guarantee authenticity. This pieces is made of gilded brass, featuring a glass-fronted chamber (theca) and a frame in good condition. 
 

Relics of:

Saint François de Sales

Ste. F. de Chantal 

B. de M. Alacoque 

 

In good condition, one tiny glass bead decoration is a little loose on the paperol inside. 
 

Dim: 8,5 x 6 x 2 / 39 gr 

 

 
Antique XIX Black Forest Austrian wood carved anthropomorphic deer mount with antlers

Antique XIX Black Forest Austrian wood carved anthropomorphic deer mount with antlers

19th century Black Forest Austria or Germany 

 

An antique almost anthropomorphic carved Black Forest wooden deer mount with antlers. The expression of this king of the forest is so human that it brings Roman tales about metamorphosis to live. It is very curious and it has a true presence in the room. 
 

This deer has a lovely patina and shine to it.
It's in good condition for it's age and material. One line on the face and possibly (but maybe made this way on purpose) small parts on the ends of the antler branches missing. Not noticeable. 
 

Dim: 32 x 24 x 15 cm / 684 gr 
Tibet antique bronze dragon Druk wall incense of perfume burner

Tibet antique bronze dragon Druk wall incense of perfume burner

Ca 1900 Tibet or Nepal

 

An antique Himalayan dragon or locally called Druk shaped bronze hanging incense or perfume burner that adorned the temple. 

This well used (see traces of use and residue on the snout) example has bone inlaid eyes and a lovely patina. 


It comes from a private Himalayan collection. This is an authentic piece and it was locally collected in the 1950's. 
 

Dim: 18,5 x 16 x 13 cm / 1,061 kg
 

 
France antique Faux Livres paper waste basket

France antique Faux Livres paper waste basket

France ca 1900-1930 

 

An antique leather and paper so called faux Livres paper waste basket in fair condition. 

Used with wear and tear but very charming and highly decorative. 

 

Dim: 28 x 23 cm / 1,050 kg 
Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket

Antique faux Livres book paper waste basket

Early XX century / XVIII century books 

France 

 

A highly decorative antique leather book so called faux Livres paper waste basket. 
In used but good condition, some wear and tear that doesn't detract from the charm. See the pictures. 
 

Dim: 26,8 x 23 cm / 2.109 kg 
XIX France after Jean-Antoine Houdon bronze bust of Voltaire

XIX France after Jean-Antoine Houdon bronze bust of Voltaire

XIX century France 

 

After the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) a bronze bust of the philosopher Voltaire. 
 

This bronze bust with many traces of gilding is mounted on a marble base (minor chips to the base) and in good order. One small dent in the foot of the bust but hardly noticeable. 
 

Dim: 20 cm total/18 cm bust x 9,5 cm foot 
Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving

Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving

First half XX century probably Russian 

A lapis lazuli carved duck, laid in with red jaspis, malachite and black agate adorned with silver feathers and feet. The lovely figure stands on a lapis lazuli base. 
 

It's in good condition. One line in the base but stable. Minor chips to one side of the base. Not very noticeable. 
The duck is complete. A few normal lines in the lapis, as expexted. Tiny line on the tale. See the pictures. 
 

A wonderful collector's piece of semi precious stone carved birds and Kunstkammer style objects. 
 

Dim: 13,5 x 10,5 x 12 cm / 901 gr 
Antique giltwood carved standing angel sculpture on foot

Antique giltwood carved standing angel sculpture on foot

Ca 1700/1720 France or Northern Italy 

 

A standing antique giltwood carved sculpture of an angel mounted on a later giltwood base. 

The angel is in good condition for it's age. Normal wear, some loss of the gilding and other possible minor repairs but a lovely patine and bodily expression. 
 

Dim: total 33 cm x 17 cm x 12 cm diameter foot / 623 gr 
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XIX Rare hunchback caricature pyrogen match holder Daumier

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XIX Rare hunchback caricature pyrogen match holder Daumier

XIX century France 


After the famous 19th century literary and political caricatures as drawn by for example caricaturist Daumier, Dantan or Guillemin, this wonderful match holder or pyrogen in the form of a hunchback with slightly distorted face is a true curiosity of it's time. 
 

In very good condition, complete and with a lovely patine.

(Pictures are taken by daylight and not in the studio to depict the true colors.)  
 

Dim: 16 x 10 cm / 577 gr 
Antique 19th century French Empire Baccarat and bronze gilded perfume bottle

Antique 19th century French Empire Baccarat and bronze gilded perfume bottle

France Empire Napoleon III 1852-1870 

 

A lange and rare Empire cut crystal, certainly Baccarat but unsigned, bronze gilded perfume bottle. 

Classical decoration of winged sphinxes and dancing women with different attributes surrounded by cornucopia and acanthus leaf borders. 

The stopper with the Empirical Eagle and laurel wreath symbolising the Emperor's power and might. 
 

In very good condition overall, normal wear to the ormulu and one or two minuscule flee bites to the cut crystal. 
 

Dim: 16 x 10,5 cm / 791 gr 

 

 
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Antique French 17th 18th century carved giltwood Baroque angel head

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Antique French 17th 18th century carved giltwood Baroque angel head

France Baroque ca 1650-1750

A beautifully carved giltwood angel or putto head with a tender facial expression, luscious curls and light smiling eyes. 
 

In good order, no breaks or restoration. Normal wear for it's considerable age. With a later hanging hook, so it can be put on display immediately. 
 

From a private collection, first time on the market. 
 

Dim: 19 x 19 x 15 cm / 1,135 kg
Omer van Vosselen (Belgium 1934-1993) Female portrait painting oil on canvas

Omer van Vosselen (Belgium 1934-1993) Female portrait painting oil on canvas

XX century Belgium 

Van Vosselen Omer (Belgium 1934-1993)

 

A high quality oil on canvas female portrait painting by renowned portraitist Omer van Vosselen. 
The slightly smiling woman is depicted is a very soft and realistic way, beautiful colors. 
 

In good condition and it sits in a giltwood frame with velvet passe-partout. 

 

Dim: 78 x 67 cm total with frame