{"title":"Curios \u0026 Decorative Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeyond tableware, silversmiths and art manufactories have produced a wide range of decorative objects: centerpieces, bowls, bronzes, display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis selection brings together objects chosen for their character, craftsmanship and history — pieces equally at home on a table as on a console or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vase-lampe-en-porcelaine-bleu-cobalt-style-sevres-fin-xixe-debut-xxe-siecle","title":"Cobalt Blue Porcelain Lamp Vase, Sèvres Style, Late 19th–Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaluster porcelain vase with cobalt blue ground, mounted as a lamp (antique electric fitting, brass socket and collar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration pairs a hand-painted reserve depicting a bouquet of flowers (roses, delphiniums, foliage), framed by a richly worked gilt border, with a scattered pattern of gilt clovers over the rest of the vase's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foot shows traces of a mark worn away by use, illegible, preventing a definite attribution to a specific manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Type: porcelain vase mounted as a lamp\u003cbr\u003e• Period: late 19th – early 20th century (Sèvres style)\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: hand-painted floral reserve, scattered gilt clovers, cobalt blue ground\u003cbr\u003e• Mount: gilt bronze \/ brass (electric socket)\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 41 cm (vase body) \/ 48 cm (to the socket)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 2,470 g\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: gilding on the porcelain neck lightly worn in places, factory mark worn away under the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant decorative piece, in the great tradition of \"Sèvres-style\" vases prized during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58340359602520,"sku":"FSP-PORCELAINE-VASE-LAMPE-01","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_4663.png?v=1788137602"},{"product_id":"paire-de-chevaux-en-bronze-patine-xxe-siecle-h-24-cm","title":"Pair of Patinated Bronze Horses – 20th Century – H. 24 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant pair of patinated bronze horses, comprising two examples of the same model, which can be arranged facing each other to form a symmetrical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach horse is shown in movement, with an arched neck, a slightly lowered head and one raised foreleg. The mane and tail are finely rendered, while the body has a restrained, harmonious modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze has a brown patina shaded with green, with variations and traces of oxidation from age that give it character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculptures bear no visible signature or foundry mark. The maker therefore remains unidentified. Dating cautiously attributed to the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach horse: height 24 cm × length 30 cm (tail to muzzle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: approximately 5.5 kg for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e good overall condition, with patina, tonal variation and signs of wear visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold as a pair only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58351107309912,"sku":"FSP-BIB-BRZ-001","price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_4708.png?v=1788205029"},{"product_id":"encrier-de-style-empire-monopodes-de-belier-et-buste-de-bacchante-bronze-argente-xixe-siecle","title":"Encrier de style Empire, monopodes de bélier et buste de bacchante, bronze argenté, XIXe siècle","description":"\u003cp\u003eUn encrier de bureau monté sur trois monopodes de bélier. Chaque montant réunit une tête finement ciselée, une patte élancée et un sabot fendu, et les trois têtes sont reliées entre elles par des chaînettes d'où pend un gland. Le pot repose au centre d'une large coupe circulaire à bord découpé, destinée à recevoir les plumes et le cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe couvercle bombé à charnière est gravé d'une couronne de godrons rayonnants et reçoit pour prise un buste de bacchante, la chevelure ceinte de pampres et de grappes de raisin. Le godet intérieur, en verre taillé à pans, est celui d'origine et se retire pour le nettoyage. Ce verre a pris avec le temps la légère nuance améthyste des verres au manganèse, un signe d'ancienneté que l'on ne rencontre pas sur les godets de remplacement modernes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe vocabulaire est celui du répertoire Empire : monopodes animaliers, chaînes, bustes à l'antique. L'exécution en bronze argenté, la finesse de la ciselure des toisons et le godet de verre taillé situent la pièce au XIX\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e siècle. Elle ne porte aucun poinçon, ce qui est fréquent sur les bronzes d'ameublement de cette période.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eÉtat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBon état. Aucun manque au bronze, aucun choc, charnière du couvercle franche, chaînettes complètes avec leur gland. L'argenture présente l'usure habituelle d'une pièce de bureau ancienne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe godet en verre d'origine porte une égrenure sur l'arête de son pied, avec une trace d'encre ancienne. Ce défaut se trouve sous la base du godet et disparaît entièrement une fois celui-ci en place dans le pot. Il est photographié en dernière image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjet : encrier de bureau à godet amovible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatière : bronze argenté, godet en verre taillé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle : Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoque : XIX\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e siècle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoids : 883 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarque : aucun poinçon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58555742781784,"sku":"fsp-arg-enc-001","price":720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/fsp-arg-enc-001-encrier-de-style-empire-monopodes-de-belier-bronze-argente-xixe-siecle-01-fond-noir.jpg?v=1790352759"},{"product_id":"automoutardier-brevete-b-s-g-d-g-bec-en-tete-de-lion-bronze-argente-xixe-siecle","title":"Automoutardier breveté B.S.G.D.G., bec en tête de lion, bronze argenté, XIXe siècle","description":"\u003cp\u003eUn moutardier mécanique, et non un moutardier ordinaire. Le corps balustre sur piédouche porte à l'avant un mascaron de lion dont la gueule et la langue forment le bec. Le couvercle bombé, ceint d'une frise de rinceaux, est traversé par une tige à bouton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe principe est simple et ingénieux. On presse le bouton, la tige descend, un piston garni d'une rondelle de liège chasse la moutarde et la fait sortir par la gueule du lion. Le service se fait d'une seule main, sans cuillère et sans ouvrir le pot. C'est ce mécanisme qui vaut à l'objet son nom déposé et son brevet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe corps est entièrement gravé au burin d'un décor naturaliste : rinceaux rocaille, fleurettes, oiseaux au vol et une libellule. Le cartouche central, prévu pour un monogramme, est resté vierge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe dessous porte en cercle la légende AUTOMOUTARDIER. B.S.G.D.G. FRANCE. ETRANGER, et au centre un poinçon ovale figurant un vase couvert encadré des lettres M et V. B.S.G.D.G. signifie Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement, formule instituée par la loi du 5 juillet 1844. La mention FRANCE ETRANGER indique que le brevet avait été déposé en France et hors de France, ce qui dit l'ambition commerciale du déposant. Le style de la gravure, mêlant rocaille et naturalisme, situe la pièce dans la seconde moitié du XIX\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eÉtat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBon état. Mécanisme complet et fonctionnel, avec sa rondelle de liège d'origine. Aucun choc, gravure nette, cartouche jamais gravé. La tige du piston, pièce de service, n'est pas argentée et présente sa patine grise habituelle. Usure d'argenture par endroits sur le corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjet : moutardier mécanique à piston, dit automoutardier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatière : bronze argenté, rondelle de liège\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDécor : gravure au burin, mascaron de lion rapporté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoque : seconde moitié du XIX\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e siècle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoids : 470 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarques : AUTOMOUTARDIER, B.S.G.D.G., FRANCE ETRANGER, poinçon ovale au vase couvert entre M et V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58555936473432,"sku":"fsp-arg-mou-001","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/fsp-arg-mou-001-automoutardier-bsgdg-tete-de-lion-bronze-argente-xixe-siecle-01-fond-noir.jpg?v=1790352805"},{"product_id":"paire-de-vases-couverts-gout-de-sevres-porcelaine-bleu-celeste-bronze-dore-fin-xixe","title":"Pair of Sèvres Style Covered Vases, Bleu Céleste Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of covered vases\u003c\/strong\u003e in porcelain \u003cstrong\u003ein the Sèvres style\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ebleu céleste\u003c\/strong\u003e ground heightened with gold, set in rich Louis XVI style \u003cstrong\u003egilt bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts. French work, late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vase bears two hand-painted reserves. On one side, a gallant scene in a park: a young man playing the lute beside a young lady on one vase, a young lady receiving a basket of fruit from a child on the other. On the reverse, a bouquet of roses and wild flowers. The scenes are framed with gold fillets and set with small raised enamel beads imitating jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domed covers are decorated with a garland of flowers between two bands of gilt foliage, and topped with a bronze pine-cone finial. The mounts combine a pierced foliate gallery, two double-scroll handles attached by foliate masks, a fluted pedestal circled by a laurel wreath and a square base with canted corners, chased with scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, decorative pair for a mantelpiece, a console table or a bookcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: hand-painted and gilded porcelain, gilt bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Louis XVI, in the Sèvres style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth across the handles: 17.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair, with their covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition. No breaks or cracks. A few enamel beads missing around the reserves. Please see the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not ship this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep them safe, these vases are not sent by post. Collection in Paris or the Île-de-France region, or delivery by us in Paris and Île-de-France. For delivery elsewhere in France or abroad, the buyer may appoint a carrier of their choice, at their own expense and responsibility, insurance included: we will hand the vases over to their carrier. Please contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58577148084568,"sku":"fsp-obj-sev-001","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_0940.png?v=1790519037"},{"product_id":"garniture-de-cheminee-d-apres-auguste-moreau-pendule-candelabres-putti-bronze-dore-patine","title":"Clock Garniture after Auguste Moreau, Mantel Clock and Pair of Putti Candelabra, Gilt and Patinated Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-piece mantel garniture\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003egilt and patinated bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, after a model by the sculptor \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Moreau\u003c\/strong\u003e: a mantel clock and a pair of six-light candelabra. 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock depicts an \u003cstrong\u003eallegory of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e. A young putto with a dark patina, draped in gilt fabric and wearing a headband, stands in thought, hand to his chin, his palette resting on the clock case. Beside him, an easel bearing a laurel wreath and a medallion with a lyre. The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals is decorated with rose garlands. The curved base, fluted and edged with beading, is adorned with laurel swags and, at the centre, a medallion with a woman's profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candelabrum is held by a patinated putto crowned with vine leaves, raising his arm to support a six-light branch with foliate arms and bunches of grapes. They stand on a fluted column, a twisted torus and four paw feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the black patina of the children and the brilliance of the gilding gives the set real presence on a mantelpiece or console table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock signed \u003cstrong\u003eAug. Moreau\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back, and bearing the stamp of the \u003cstrong\u003eFonderie Mascaro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: gilt bronze and patinated bronze, enamel dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: after Auguste Moreau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: 42.5 x 42 x 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandelabra: height 49 cm, six lights each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a complete three-piece garniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition, fresh gilding. Movement untested, sold without key; we recommend a service by a clockmaker. Please see the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not ship this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep them safe, these pieces are not sent by post. Collection in Paris or the Île-de-France region, or delivery by us in Paris and Île-de-France. For delivery elsewhere in France or abroad, the buyer may appoint a carrier of their choice, at their own expense and responsibility, insurance included: we will hand the garniture over to their carrier. Please contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58577707762008,"sku":"fsp-obj-gar-001","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_0952_338f5102-e10b-4dc9-8082-53d9de302b6d.png?v=1790522397"},{"product_id":"paire-de-candelabres-aux-amours-sept-lumieres-bronze-dore-xixe","title":"Pair of seven-light gilt bronze candelabra with cupids, 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of seven-light candelabra\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003egilt bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, Louis XVI style. French work of the \u003cstrong\u003e19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each candelabrum, a \u003cstrong\u003ewinged cupid\u003c\/strong\u003e sits on a cylindrical pedestal and embraces the central stem. The pedestal is dressed with garlands of flowers and fruit held by a ribbon bow, set off by a beaded band and a frieze of leafy medallions. It stands on a canted base decorated with acanthus rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix scrolling acanthus arms, linked by floral swags, surround a central light. The candle cups are chased with gadroons and foliage. The chasing is fine, especially on the wings, the hair and the garlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular pair that commands attention on a mantelpiece, a console or a dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: chased and gilt bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Louis XVI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 63 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven lights each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition. Original gilding, with some wear in places, especially on the bases. See photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not ship this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep them safe, these candelabra are not sent by post. Collection in Paris or the Île-de-France region, or delivery by us within Paris and Île-de-France. For delivery elsewhere in France or abroad, the customer may appoint a carrier of their choice, at their own expense and responsibility, insurance included: we hand the candelabra over to their carrier. Please contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58580938424664,"sku":"fsp-obj-can-001","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_0969.png?v=1790523591"}],"url":"https:\/\/frenchsilverwareparis.com\/en\/collections\/bibelots-objets-dart.oembed","provider":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}