Objects of Curiosities
Find in this section objects of curiosities, unusual objects and unique pieces of Art & History and a selection of genuine and original antique furniture or current production drawing inspiration from the past.
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Balrnacles Shells on Brass Stand - H27cm
€600.00Bouquet of natural shells composed of large purple barnacles: Megabalanus tinnabulum, and those strange oysters with such a twisted mouth: the Lopha Cristagalli.
Both species live in the same Indo-Pacific region and found the "cockscomb" oysters with a few barnacles on a shipwreck off Surabaya in Java.
They have been grouped to give a round shape instead of the flat side they have, attached to the boat.
A cultural and natural piece at the same time.
A magnificent unique piece!
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Tridacna Derasa Clam on Wooden Stand
€1,560.00Tridacna Derasa clam on a black wooden stand.
A magnificent unique piece, a rarity!
Very beautiful Tridacna Derasa holy water font presented on a custom-made wooden stand. Its two faces are remarkable.
A black wooden base supports and delicately presents this shell.
The famous giant clam, the world's largest species of bivalve shell that has always spawned legends of divers held underwater between its mighty shells.
Of course, it is a young Tridacna Derasa, but this subspecies generally does not exceed 60cm. Its growth at the start is about 5cm per year then it will increase to 3cm per year.
It is therefore not a very young clam.
Like most giant clams, this species is in danger because it is over-harvested, either for its flesh in Asia, or as decorative shellfish.
This one comes from a farm in Micronesia which hopes to succeed in regenerating the local population.
Width (cm): 22.00
Height (cm): 31.00
Depth (cm): 24.00
Unique piece.
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Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H52cm
€1,590.00Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.
It is the biggest "snail" under water!
This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.
This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.
A rare job.
A cultural and natural piece at the same time.
A magnificent unique piece!
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Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H53cm
€1,590.00Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.
It is the biggest "snail" under water!
This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.
This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.
A rare job.
A cultural and natural piece at the same time.
A magnificent unique piece!
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Red Coral Branch on Golden Stand - H48cm
€360.00Beautiful reproduction of a branch coral made of orange-red resin on a base. Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.
Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.
Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
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Red Gorgonian Reproduction on Stand - H56cm
€360.00Beautiful reproduction of a gorgonian made of red/orange resin.
Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.
Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
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Bride and Groom Glass Globe XIX Century style
€260.00The Bride and Groom Globe was originally intended to collect the wreath of orange flowers worn by the bride on the wedding day.
Fashionable in the 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century, this oval glass bell could also contain other wedding souvenirs in order to protect them from dust and oblivion.
With its quilted canvas cushion, its 2 antique mirrors and its symbolic decorations (the vine leaves, symbol of the union of the feminine and masculine, or the bird, symbol of peace and love), our Wedding Globe will present your wonders or protect jewelry and collections of your choice. Napoleon III turned wooden base.
An unusual decorative object for your interior decoration!
Beautiful craftsmanship.
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Huge Agate Slice of 3,7kg
€6,780.00This immense golden slice comes from Brazil, and comes from a Chalcedony geode.
It is formed by successive deposits of silica and ores or oxides dissolved in water and which infiltrates into the soil.
When it comes to volcanic soil, as in this case in Brazil, the water sometimes reaches an air pocket which has frozen in the lava when it has cooled. And it forms successive layers over months and years, with lighter or darker lines.
In this case, the heart is made of hyaline quartz (rock crystal), which allows light to pass through this slice to reveal its unique patterns: golden nodules reminiscent of champagne bubbles...
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Lapis-lazuli on brass base (2,5kg)
€1,560.003kg Lapis Lazuli block on brass base - Afghanistan. A wonderful unique piece!. The Lapis-Lazuli whose royal blue color is very sought after is the most famous of the stones linked to intuition. The great rulers of the world (Pharaohs, emperors, kings ..) have always considered it as a sacred stone intended to help them achieve in g-reign with wisdom and justice.
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Mexican Sand Stone on Stand 5kg
€990.00Mexican sand stone on stand.
One of a kind !Each desert of the worls gives a different type of Desert Rose.These rose-like formation of crystal clusters of Selenite include abundant sand grains. And in that case, sand from the Mexican desert of Chihuahua.This tall piece has a unique shape made of small round roses and flowers of flakes gathered million of years ago by the evaporation of an ancient shallow salt bassin that covered this enormous sandy surface that is now between Mexico and USA. -
Brass and Porcelain Monkeys Bookends, H35cm
€1,530.00Large porcelain bookends 35cm high. Figurines of bronze monkeys with palm trees.
An unusual decorative object, two malicious bronze monkeys under their palm.
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Crystallized Sulfur H19cm - 1,6kg
€708.00Magnificent crystallized native sulfur presented on a base.
Very shiny specimen of a pure and dazzling yellow, coming from a Bolivian mine near San Pablo de Napa.
Before being transformed into matches, sulfur is a mineral on matrix.
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Red Gorgon on Black Base H85x95cm
€1,030.00Bright red Gorgon on brass base
Its color is incredible, but completely natural. We managed to preserve the beauty of this gorgon, even on your console! It comes from Micronesia, Melithaea ochracea-
Red gorgonians (Acabaria biserialis) line the rocky slopes between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brilliance, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
Attached perpendicular to their support, the colonized polyp branches filter the water with the current to capture the micro-organisms in suspension.
A very beautiful decorative object.
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Chest of Drawers Reissue from the 17th Century
€3,240.00Reissue of a chest of drawers called "Crossbow" from the 17th century, made of Mindi wood.
It has an original and opulent top with a clover pattern in the corners.
It is paneled on the sides, has 3 drawers decorated with locks and beautiful Chinese motif handles, like many at the time.
Very beautiful patina with a gray wood effect.
Very beautiful chest of drawers with its exceptional handmade aged patina.
An extremely elegant chest of drawers.
A limited edition chest of drawers with impeccable craftsmanship. A piece of great beauty.
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Stevenson Chest of Drawers
€3,000.00The Stevenson chest of drawers, reissue of an 18th century English "Chippendale" style chest of drawers, it has an original top with a clover pattern in the corners and has 3 drawers decorated with locks and handles with an acanthus pattern.
This chest of drawers-desk has a sliding shelf on which is engraved the maxim: "Whoever you are, here is your master... He is, was or must be", decorated with an old Tarot card with the effigy of Love referring to it.
Very beautiful chest of drawers with its exceptional handmade aged patina, blue color.
An extremely elegant chest of drawers.
Three drawers with chiseled and sculpted brass handles and locks with acanthus motif.
A limited edition chest of drawers with impeccable craftsmanship. A piece of great beauty.
Patina: wear, wood pitted by worms.
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copy of Night Light Interioro , Italy, h61cm
€750.00Night light lamp representing a Giraffe and friends in the Jungle, 64cm high by 40cm wide.
A wonderful handcrafted decorative lamp, Italy.
A magnificent artisanal work of remarkable finesse.
Giraffe and his friends explore their new home in one of our light boxes full of poetry.
Entirely made by hand in the workshop, these creations can bring comfort to young and old alike on a dark night in the dark!
In each lamp, an atmosphere or landscape is created by a juxtaposition of exquisite hand engravings that are engraved and printed on antique presses from the 1800s. Each image is printed in black and white, cut out and then colored by hand in gouache and watercolor.
The handmade and sculpted frame is made of black patinated tulipwood. The frame is decorated on top with baroque style angel wings, Renaissance period (which can possibly be removed).
A marvel of refinement, pure escape.
This entirely handcrafted lamp which is made exclusively to order.
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Red Gorgon on Brass Base H32x50cm
€348.00Red gorgon on a brass base.
Red gorgonians (Acabaria biserialis) line the rocky slopes between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brilliance, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
Attached perpendicular to their support, the colonized polyp branches filter the water with the current to capture the micro-organisms in suspension.
Gorgonians, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. Each polyp has 8 tentacles which filter the plankton and consume it. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonine do not grow towards the sun (it does not require light to develop) but perpendicular to the current, so as to filter a maximum of water flow.
A very beautiful decorative object.
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Anamorphosis Napoleon Bonaparte under Globe
€480.00Anamorphosis Napoleon Bonaparte under Globe
Anamorphosis was born from the work on perspective by Piero della Francesca, a Florentine painter and mathematician of the Quattrocento.
This Art of secret perspective allows, thanks to a “trompe-l’oeil” technique, to create an impression of reality by restoring a 3rd dimension.
We were inspired by this technique to create Anamorphoses-Butterflies: at first glance, the eye is charmed by a colorful and poetic flight of butterflies... then suddenly, the unexpected image springs out and reveals itself to the viewer and doubles it perception appears.
In reality, a master painting serves as a motif for the butterflies, while the butterfly recreates a master painting...
Presented under a glass globe, so that this anamorphosis does not disperse on your walls!
