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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Hand-Printed Palm Prints & Butterflies, set of...
€2,325.00Superb engravings of Palm trees with butterflies printed by hand. Framing and engravings entirely made and designed in Florence, Italy
These exquisite engravings are engraved and printed on vintage presses from the 1800s. Each image is then hand colored, piece by piece.
A magnificent craftsmanship of remarkable finesse as only the artisans of Florence know how to do.
The handmade frame is made of tulip wood patinated in black bamboo style.
A wonder, a dream and a pure escape.
Made exclusively to order. Deadline: 5 to 6 weeks.
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Christmas Balls ø25cm Silver Cracked Glass,...
€50.00Exceptional arrival of a batch of Christmas balls in antique blue cracked glass ø20cm, as they were made in the 19th century.
Until 1850, tradition was to decorate your tree with wreaths, dried fruit, especially apples. In 1858 a drought deprived the Vosges of their annual harvest. This is how a glassblower had the idea of blowing his first glass balls, colored red to remind us of apples. Very quickly, the tradition took hold.
Returning to the tradition of the glassblower, these superb balls with exceptional dimensions take on an oxidation-effect patina which gives them a sumptuous and magical allure, like jewels hanging on the tree...
A "must-have" to enchant our end of the year 2021!
Available in several sizes and colors:
> Red: Ø 15
> Antique Green: Ø 15/20
> Antique Blue: Ø 15/20
> Gold: Ø 15/20/25
> Silver: Ø 15/20/25
* books and bases sold separately
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Christmas Balls ø20cm Blue Cracked Glass, 19th...
€34.00Exceptional arrival of a batch of Christmas balls in antique blue cracked glass ø20cm, as they were made in the 19th century.
Until 1850, tradition was to decorate your tree with wreaths, dried fruit, especially apples. In 1858 a drought deprived the Vosges of their annual harvest. This is how a glassblower had the idea of blowing his first glass balls, colored red to remind us of apples. Very quickly, the tradition took hold.
Returning to the tradition of the glassblower, these superb balls with exceptional dimensions take on an oxidation-effect patina which gives them a sumptuous and magical allure, like jewels hanging on the tree...
A "must-have" to enchant our end of the year 2021!
Available in several sizes and colors:
> Red: Ø 15
> Antique Green: Ø 15/20
> Antique Blue: Ø 15/20
> Gold: Ø 15/20/25
> Silver: Ø 15/20/25
* books and bases sold separately
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Christmas Balls in Antique Red Cracked Glass...
€17.00Exceptional arrival of a batch of Christmas balls in antique red cracked glass ø15cm, as they were made in the 19th century.
Until 1850, tradition was to decorate your tree with wreaths, dried fruit, especially apples. In 1858 a drought deprived the Vosges of their annual harvest. This is how a glassblower had the idea of blowing his first glass balls, colored red to remind us of apples. Very quickly, the tradition took hold.
Returning to the tradition of the glassblower, these superb balls with exceptional dimensions take on an oxidation-effect patina which gives them a sumptuous and magical allure, like jewels hanging on the tree ...
A "must-have" to enchant our end of the year 2021!
Available in several sizes and colors:
> Red: Ø 15
> Antique Green: Ø 15
> Antique Blue: Ø 15/20
> Gold: Ø 15/20/25
> Silver: Ø 15/20/25
* books and bases sold separately
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Christmas Balls in Green Cracked Glass ø15cm,...
€17.00Exceptional arrival of a batch of Christmas balls in cracked glass antique green, as they were made in the 19th century.
Until 1850, tradition was to decorate your tree with wreaths, dried fruit, especially apples. In 1858 a drought deprived the Vosges of their annual harvest. This is how a glassblower had the idea of blowing his first glass balls, colored red to remind us of apples. Very quickly, the tradition took hold.
Returning to the tradition of the glassblower, these superb balls with exceptional dimensions take on an oxidation-effect patina which gives them a sumptuous and magical allure, like jewels hanging on the tree ...
A "must-have" to enchant our end of the year 2021!
Available in several sizes and colors:
> Red: Ø 15
> Antique Green: Ø 15/20
> Antique Blue: Ø 15/20
> Gold: Ø 15/20/25
> Silver: Ø 15/20/25
* books and bases sold separately
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Toucans Engravings Made by Collages, Italy
€2,680.00A pair of magnificent Toucans engravings made from collages of old juxtaposed engravings which are previously hand painted. A magnificent artisanal work of remarkable finesse executed in Italy according to an ancestral process. Within each frame an atmosphere is created by a juxtaposition of exquisite hand engravings which are engraved and printed on vintage presses from the 1800s. Each image is printed in black and white, individually hand colored with gouache and in watercolor then cut out. Superb and one of a kind.
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Column Statue Idol Timor, H302cm
€1,550.00Column Statue Idol Timor with a height of 302cm. Red carved wooden statue, originally from Timor Island. Dating back to fifty years, these statues are erected at the entrances of houses under construction during traditional rites. They thus bless the house and its inhabitants and embody the power of the gods or of Nature.
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Handmade Aloe Vera Prints, The Pair
€1,709.00Beautiful Handmade Aloe Vera Prints. One of the only plants that can inflict pain and soothe.
These hand painted prints choose to sooth and give a calm feeling to your home decor.
Dimensions: H72x62cm each.
Very beautiful frame in solid wood with aged white patina.
Magnificent.
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Hand-Printed Palm Prints, set of 2 - H121cm
€1,917.00Wonderful hand-printed palm prints. Framing and engravings entirely made and designed in Florence, Italy.
These exquisite engravings are engraved and printed on vintage presses from the 1800s. Each image is hand-printed, piece by piece.
Height: 121cm by 66cm in width.
A magnificent craftsmanship of remarkable finesse as only the artisans of Florence know how to do.
The handmade frame is made of tulip wood with a black patina.
A wonder, a dream and a pure escape.
Made exclusively to order. Deadline: 5 to 6 weeks.
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Original Walnut 40's Sideboard
€2,917.00Magnificent sideboard from the late 1940s in walnut.
Entirely transformed by coarse salt sandblasting, with a matte finish which highlights the work of walnut on the doors: a veneer folded out in 4, which gives these 2 "flowers" on the central door.
Its black and white marble top is original.
Made in France 80 years ago, and re-worked in France 80 years later.
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Orange Butterflies Naturalist Square Globe
€600.00Superb square naturalistic globe with orange butterflies on a branch of Salix. Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.
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Faithful Replica Virgin Mary XIXeme
€267.00Faithful reissue of a statue of the Virgin Mary with the child, representative of the religious statues in vogue in the 19th century from Rome to Lourdes, without forgetting Paris where the famous Maison Raffl implemented a molding technique that allowed their democratization.
Please note that the crown and halo are sold with the statue, only old rosaries are not provided.
Material: plaster
Height: 59cm
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Christ Coeur Sacré H41cm
€167.00Christ Coeur Sacré Couronné, faithful representation of the religious statues in vogue in the 19th century from Rome to Lourdes, without forgetting Paris where the famous Raffl House implemented a molding technique that allowed their democratization.
Please note that the crowns and halos are sold with the statue, only the old rosaries are not provided.
Material: plaster
Height: 41cm
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Natural Beige Sea Fan 100x100cm
€1,200.00Natural beige fan gorgon from Micronesia on a brass base. A unique piece!
This skeleton is a real white lace screen, we understand its nickname of sea fan, and when it reaches this exceptional size, it can easily play the role of a screen in the middle of a room, on a console ... make it more intimate without obscuring the light.
We also have a black species that reaches the same dimensions, also from Micronesia.
This one has a perfect tree shape.
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Wall Decorative Panel, The Bouquet
€520.00Superb decorative panoramic in mat non-woven paper. This decorative plant wall panel combines delicacy and refinement, a real painting. Decorative panel in the standard format of 255 x 220cm. The roll consists of three panels of 50cm x 320cm. This type of floral and vegetal panel are wall decorations full of life, cheerfulness, colors and warmth. They bring nature into our place of life and contribute to well-being and relaxation. Particularly suitable for all living spaces, they are expressed in a language full of poetry that we love.
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La Bohémienne Tatouée, Painting H129x96cm
€992.00La Bohémienne Tatouée, a sublime Cracked Canvas H129x96cm. A canvas straight out of the corridors of time.
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Centaur Torso Statue XXL H92cm
€1,975.00Torso of Centaur handcrafted in patinated resin and aged by hand. Imitation marble. A remarkable current artisan work for this piece of history. Reproduction of a Greek statue of the 2nd century BC (only the torso survived) representing a Centaur with his hands tied behind his back. This torso with its powerful musculature has inspired many artists in the 16th and 17th century.
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Painting Le Fleuriste H129x96cm
€940.00"Le Botaniste" ... a superb crackle. A canvas straight out of the corridors of time. The painting was carried out by a French artist in a workshop designed entirely by hand. Every accident and lack, every crackle or patina effect is never the result of chance ... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes truer than life. He could have been called Auguste de Saint Hilaire, lived in Brazil around 1853. The muse of the dandies of the time, magician of hearts and great specialist in love filters, he would have wreaked havoc!
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Orientalist Landscape Engravings, set of 2 -...
€900.00Very beautiful engravings of Orientalist Landscapes in the travel diary style of the late 19th century printed under glass.
Beautiful old-fashioned weathered wood frame.
A beautiful craftsmanship of remarkable beauty and large size: height 110cm.
A wonder, a dream and a pure escape.
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Landscape and Palm Tree Engraving - h110cm
€1,250.00Wonderful engravings of landscapes and Palm trees. Framing and engravings entirely realized by hands.
These exquisite engravings are engraved and printed are printed by hand, piece by piece.
A magnificent craftsmanship of remarkable size high 110cm
A wonder, a dream and a pure escape.
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Antique White Column Style H136 cm
€675.00Superb reproduction of a column from the Louis XVI period, whose style is well known for its elegant fluting. It is enhanced with a "stripped" patina.
Made of composite material.
A contemporary craftsmanship.
Square base for impeccable stability.
With a diameter of 40cm, this old-style column, 136cm high, is perfect for displaying a statue, a bust, a sculpture or an old vase.
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The Emir, Orientalist Painting
€1,242.00"Shabby chic" version of this Orientalist masterpiece by Jozsef Borsos. A canvas straight out of the corridors of time. The painting was reproduced in the workshop then a meticulous aging was carried out entirely by hand. Every accident and lack, every crackle or patina effect is never the result of chance: rusty nails, stamp, traces of humidity and old frame
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Pair of Porcelain Bookends Cheetas
€800.00A pair of porcelain bookends.
Unusual decorative objects, two pretty hand-painted porcelain cheetas to decorate the shelves of your library.
Base made of black ceramic and base in bronze-colored brass.
A beautiful handcrafted achievement.
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Convex Mirror Antique Bronze Hippolyte ∅ 90 cm
€1,538.00Dress up your hallway, living room, bedroom or bathroom with the Hippolyte convex mirror. Featuring a simple ribbed frame in an antique bronze finish, this charming convex mirror holds a timeless style. This witch mirror with a convex mirror with a total circumference of 90cm will dress your walls and your interior with grandeur and pomp.
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Green Bamako Wallpaper, On Request
Wooden statues, colorful masks, ornaments, painted fabrics, body paintings, buildings: African art expresses tribal customs and tells how strict laws bring all things to life. The Green Bamako wallpaper, with its powerful and expressive language, is dedicated to Africa with links to the primitive forces of existence.
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Yellow Bamako Wallpaper, On Demand
Wooden statues, colorful masks, ornaments, painted fabrics, body paintings, buildings: African art expresses tribal customs and tells how strict laws bring all things to life. The Yellow Bamako wallpaper, with its powerful and expressive language, is dedicated to Africa with links to the primitive forces of existence.
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Red Bamako wallpaper, Price on Request
Wooden statues, colorful masks, ornaments, painted fabrics, body paintings, buildings: African art expresses tribal customs and tells how strict laws bring all things to life. The Red Bamako wallpaper, with its powerful and expressive language, is dedicated to Africa with links to the primitive forces of existence.
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Blue Wallpaper Bamako, Price On Request
Wooden statues, colorful masks, ornaments, painted fabrics, body paintings, buildings: African art expresses tribal customs and tells how strict laws bring all things to life. The Blue Bamako wallpaper, with its powerful and expressive language, is dedicated to Africa with links to the primitive forces of existence. This wallpaper is vinyl wallcovering with a non-woven backing.
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Dolphin Candlestick Early Twentieth Style
€620.00Very beautiful zoomorphic figurine candlestick representing a brass dolphin style early twentieth. Porcelain foot.
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Terrestrial globe BERLIN, 1940 Period
€1,990.00Magnificent terrestrial globe, Period 1940 on its cast iron tripod in the shape of a lion's paw and with human faces presence. Large terrestrial globe 45 cm in diameter and 88cm in height. in pastel tones. An authentic old piece signed
COLUMBUS ERDGLOBUS - BERLIN
. A very beautiful object of decoration and collection.
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Painter Artist Palette Gauguin Colors
€150.00Elegant palette on its display, inspired by the most beautiful colors of Gauguin, it becomes here a decorative object in its own right and will adorn a vintage or industrial interior with style.
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Terrestrial Globe, Period 1900
€1,800.00Magnificent terrestrial globe, Period 1900 on its cast iron tripod in the shape of a lion's paw and with human faces presence. Large terrestrial globe 30 cm in diameter and 56cm in height. in pastel tones. An authentic old piece signed GLOBE TERRESTRE J. LEBÈGUE & CIE publishers - 30, rue de Lille, 30 - PARIS. A very beautiful object of decoration and collection.
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NudeS by Matisse Set of 2
€400.00Two Lithographs, Nus Hommags, produced by Matisse. Each engraving is surrounded by a marie-louise and an elegant natural wood frame and a transparent glass. The marie-louise brings depth to the framed work and enriches it without ever gaining the upper hand. Dimensions of each engraving: H50 x 40cm. Elegance assured.
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Nude Lithographs by Matisse Set of 2
€450.00Set of 2 very beautiful reproductions of engravings made by Matisse. Each print is surrounded by an elegant black frame with an antique gold border and a clear glass. Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 80cm
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Matisse Engraving - Nude with Bracelet - 60x80cm
€284.00A very beautiful engraving signed Matisse.
Each print is surrounded by an elegant black frame, lightly carved with a gold effect and a transparent glass.
Dimensions of each engraving: H80 x 60cm.
Superb.
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Christ Coeur Flamboyant H41cm
€159.00Christ Coeur Flamboyant, faithful representation of the religious statues in vogue in the 19th century from Rome to Lourdes, without forgetting Paris where the famous Raffl House implemented a molding technique that allowed their democratization.
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Engraving Made by Matisse, La sieste
€350.00Very beautiful reproduction of a very sensual engraving made by Matisse. Title of the work: the siesta
Each ink is surrounded by an elegant marie-louise frame in carved black wood and a transparent glass.
Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 70cm.
Elegance and refinement guaranteed.
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Engraving The Olive Tree by Matisse
€275.00Very beautiful reproduction of a very sensual engraving made by Matisse. Title of the work: the olive tree. Each ink is surrounded by an elegant marie-louise frame in carved black wood and a transparent glass. Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 47cm. Elegance and refinement guaranteed.
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Engraving By Matisse: Pasiphae, 47xH60cm
€275.00Matisse Pasiphae engraving - 47xH60cm. Very nice reproduction of an engraving made by Matisse.
Each ink is surrounded by an elegant marie-louise frame in carved black wood and a transparent glass.
Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 47cm.
Elegance and refinement guaranteed.
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Watercolor Butterflies Reproductions - Set of 2
€417.00Watercolor Butterflies Reproductions - Set of 2
Set of 2 very beautiful watercolor reproductions of tropical butterflies. Each print is surrounded by an elegant black frame with a aged effect gold border and a transparent glass.Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 50cm.
Elegance assured.
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Reproduction of watercolors, Architecture and...
€509.00Reproduction of watercolors, Architecture and Botany of distant lands. Set of 2 very beautiful reproductions of watercolors.
Each print is surrounded by an elegant white wood frame with light aged effect gold inlays and clear glass.
Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 50cm.
Elegance assured.
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Ancient Chinese City Prints, Set of 2
€450.00Reproduction of old engravings of ancient Chinese cities before Mao's communist revolution. Set of 2 very beautiful reproductions of engravings. Each print is surrounded by an elegant black frame with a golden distressed effect and a transparent glass. Dimensions of each engraving: H53 x 65cm. Elegance assured.
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Square Stool Napoleon III Style
€859.00Pairing the opulence of art deco furniture with the organic trend, the Cecilia Stool will be right at home in a vintage or eclectic décor. This black seat offers a pleasant seating experience, while the bamboo-like frame with brass finish adds a touch of old world glamour. A remarkable piece.
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Engravings G.Braque, Set of 2
€534.00Set of 2 very beautiful reproductions of engravings made by Georges Braque. Each print is surrounded by an elegant black frame and transparent glass.
Dimensions of each engraving: H60 x 50cm.
Elegance assured.
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Faithful Reissue Virgin Mary XIXeme - H31cm
€159.00Faithful reissue of a Virgin Mary, representative of the religious statues in vogue in the 19th century from Rome to Lourdes, without forgetting Paris where the famous Raffl House implemented a molding technique that allowed their democratization.
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Wallpaper Aurora 50x320cm
€137.00Wallpaper of great originality, a real decorative panel. An unreal sunrise or sunset from floor to ceiling? On the photo there is 420cm under the ceiling, but it must be made to your dimensions. Give us the dimension of the wall, and while we're at it, why not go from eggplant to soft green? We can do it and at the same price! But we will send you a file first to see the result ...
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2 Boxes of Fuchsia Quartz Geodes
€125.00Boxes of fuchsia quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!
Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:
- 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)
- 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
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Moor Head Ceramic Vase H41cm
€600.00Ceramic vase in the shape of a Moor's head, matte finish, Sicily - Italy. Six colors are available. Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand. All decorations are individually hand painted making each piece unique. The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century, they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).