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  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
  • India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati
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India XIX Very rare paire of small bronze Gauri beauty boxes Shiva and Parvati

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XIX North India / possibly Nepal Two rare small bronze Gauri (golden goddess Gauri, representation of Parvati) votive -beauty- boxes depicting both Shiva and his wife Parvati.  Gauri bronzes were created as votives for the Gauri festival and handed down for generations.  These two are used authentic pieces, untouched with lovely patina and they come from a private French collection.    From North India to Nepal, these boxes were used and loved. Rare two find them now in their countries of origin.    They are in good to fair condition: the smaller one has some damage to the bottom but stable.  Dim: 10,5 x 8 x 6,5 / 8,5 x 8 x 6,5 cm  Weight: 283 and 212 gr 

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France XIX century Charles Octave Lévy (1820-1899) antique terracotta female bust.

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France XIX century Charles Octave Lévy (1820-1899) antique terracotta female bust.

France mid 19th century 

Charles Octave Lévy (1820-1899)

Antique terracotta bust by the renowned sculpture and student of Toussaint: Ch. Lévy. Signed on the back. 
He participated in the Salon de Paris from 1873 to 1898. He obtained his third medal in 1889. 

The refined bust is of a woman with elaborate hair, a hat, a ribbon, a ruffled top and a Virgin locket. Possibly a depiction of Marie Antoinette. 
Overall in good condition, one chip on the foot rim, practically not to be seen when standing. 
Normal wear but no restoration. 

Dim: 35 x 24 cm / foot 12,5 cm 

Weight: 2,205 kg 
Reliquary cross pendant with 18 relics of saints and stones

Reliquary cross pendant with 18 relics of saints and stones

Early XX century Germany 

A Catholic reliquary pendant in the shape of a crucifix, in metal and ebony, on the inside there are 18 different Saintly relics: Pp. X. / Benedictus / Theresa / Ursula / Dorothe / Clarae / Creszen and others. 

Certainly ex-ossibus covered for protection with a cross pattern cloth wire).
It also contains a wax seal plus semi precious stones. 

The relics are in good condition, two small stones are missing.

Dim: 12,5 x 7 cm 

 
Italy Zulimo Aretini (1884-1965) Antique majolica lidded casket with putti and sea monster

Italy Zulimo Aretini (1884-1965) Antique majolica lidded casket with putti and sea monster

Italy ca 1920 

Artist and ceramist Zulimo Aretini (1884-1965) 

A Renaissance style antique lidded majolica polychrome casket on four feet. 
Decorated with four putto, rams heads and laurel reefs. The lid with a sea monster fish figure. 

In good condition: a kiln flaw on the lower rim (dark patch) and normal wear and minute damage to the glazing. No cracks or chips. The lid doesn't close perfectly but good enough. 

Signed on the bottom. 
 

Dim: 23 x 23 x 11,5 cm / weight: 2,461 kg 
Antique 19C pair of watercolor landscape paintings in gilded wooden frames

Antique 19C pair of watercolor landscape paintings in gilded wooden frames

Ca 1880-1900 Belgium

A pair of antique watercolor landscape paintings on paper, signed lower right corner, to identify.
 

From an estate sale, small castle in the neighborhood of Namur. 

Depicting a water landscape scene and a view of the countryside. The countryside scene has a darker background color (over time) then the water scene. No spots or tears. 
 

They sit in 20C wooden gilded frames behind mirroring glass. Difficult to take photos because of the glass. 
 

Dim: 48 x 40 cm 

They can be shipped without the glass. Preferably. 

 
Antique 19C embossed Spanish gold leather seat covers Renaissance style

Antique 19C embossed Spanish gold leather seat covers Renaissance style

Cordoba Spain XIX century 

A rare collection of 9 antique embossed gold leather seat covers (a well known historical purpose of gold leather) in fair condition. They are all the same size and numbered. 

Depicting the classical Renaissance motif of flowers and floral scrolls. Different colors: silver, gold touches, blue, green and purple on a red background. Some wear and superficial rubbing. No holes or tears. 

Perfect for restoration purposes or as seat covers. 

The price is for the lot of 9. 
 

Dim: 50 x 46 cm 
France Early 20C three watercolor paintings of Bretagne by H. A. M. Comte de Penhouët

France Early 20C three watercolor paintings of Bretagne by H. A. M. Comte de Penhouët

France ca 1900-1920

Henri Aimé Maudet Comte de Penhouët (Montfaucon 1876 - Angers 1927)

Three watercolor paintings on paper, in wooden gilded frames (of a later period) depicting different scenes of Bretagne with characters in traditional dress. 

Not signed in the front but the provenance is an artsdealer by the collection of the family of the artist. 
Definitely by the artist. 

They are in good condition. Behind glass, some spots one one but still good colors and no damage. 

Dim: 32 x 27 / 32,5 x 25,5 / 26,5 x 20,5 cm total 
Antique Indian Kutch silver dish or tray 263 gr

Antique Indian Kutch silver dish or tray 263 gr

Ca 1900-1930 India 

An antique certainly Kutch region hand made high degree silver acid tested round shaped serving dish or tray on three feet. 
As very often with silver from this region it’s unmarked. Great workmanship and heavy. 

Classic patterns and decoration, in very good condition. 

From a private collection and always kept as decoration plate, so practically unused. 

Dim: 22 cm diameter/ 3 cm height 
Weight: 263 gr 
Modest Morató Ojer (Barcelona 1909-1993) Enameled copper plaque Limoges style Haute Epoque Crucifixion

Modest Morató Ojer (Barcelona 1909-1993) Enameled copper plaque Limoges style Haute Epoque Crucifixion

Modest Morató Ojer (Barcelona 1909-1993)
Circa 1960's. 

A rare Morató copper melange bright enameled plaque depicting the Crucifixion.
Inspired by the XII/XIII century copper enamel plaques from Romanesque workshops in Limoges France. 
Exceptional technique and craftsmanship. 
 

Last picture comes from The Met site, in their collection this first quarter XIII century copper enamels-champlevé plaque. The inspiration for the jeweler and artist Ojer. 
 

Dim: total 27 x 26,5 x 5,5 cm / plaque 18,5 x 18 cm 
 


 

 
Antique earth 19C small pair of oak carved and leather topped studded footstools

Antique earth 19C small pair of oak carved and leather topped studded footstools

First half 19C France or England 

A small pair of semi blond oak carved leather topped and studded footstools in good and original condition. 
Nice wear and patina on the wood and the leather. 
 

Dim: 30 x 20,5 x 16,5 cm / ca 3,2 kg 
Antique 19C French tortoiseshell silver piqué small purse

Antique 19C French tortoiseshell silver piqué small purse

Antique 19C France 

A refined tortoiseshell silver piqué work piece: a little purse. Beautiful inlay with the faux hinges on the purse. 

In excellent condition. 

Dim: 8,5 x 5 cm 
Antique 17C/18C painting oil on panel Corpus Christi

Antique 17C/18C painting oil on panel Corpus Christi

France 17C/18C 

A very refined oil painting on panel in it's original silvered/gilded frame depicting Corpus Christi. 

In good untouched condition, no serious problems have been detected. 
 

Dim: 14 x 9,3 x 2,3 cm 

 
XX Schramberg majolica factory Robot cachepot jardinière 1960’s design

XX Schramberg majolica factory Robot cachepot jardinière 1960’s design

Germany Schramberg Majolica Factory 1960's

A wonderful majolica cachepot with knob handles and a relief decor awash in bright colors.
This model is commonly called 'Robot' for obvious reasons. 

Signed and in very good condition. 

Dim: 34 x 16,5 x 16 cm / 3,304 kg