French Antique Shop

A curated selection of stunning Bronze Sculptures. Signed and museum quality.

Including:

Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Statues of Satyrs, Signed Clodion. The pair is a fantastic reflection of Clodion’s skill and celebration of the Rococo style. Each holds a bronze d’ore horn with a round end and a musical instrument. In Greek mythology, satyrs were known as wild spirits of nature and were shown as half human and half beast.

French 19th century bronze equestrian statue - “After the Charge” - signed by “Ruille”  depicting a proud Hussar bearing the flag, leading the brave charge into battle.
The artist did his own castings, making his works both rare and desirable. Circa 1860

French 19th century bronze study of the Flemish sculptor and architect Giambologna’s “Abduction of A Sabine Woman” signed V. Paillard. Victor Paillard, a 19th century bronzier, (1805-1906) was one of the most distinguished casters of the second half of 19th century. His detail and craftsmanship  are on beautiful display here. 

French 19th century bronze study of pan with a flute and two satyrs signed by Clodion. The plaque at bottom reads ‘ La Chambre de Commerce et des Fabriques de Gand a Son Secretaire Albert Dervaux. 1888 - 1943 ‘

See the collection for yourself in our French Quarter Location. Reach out with questions and inquiries.

These large girondoles are one of the most striking examples of baccarat crystal in our collection.

The pieces themselves are over four and a half feet tall, producing a stately and timeless presence in any room.

They feature beautiful bronze d’ore work in the Louis XV style.

Their sixteen arms carry numerous incredibly fine and large baccarat crystal plaquettes and fleurettes, not to mention the center stem and top spear made of baccarat crystal as well. The pieces are simply magnificent.

Showcasing a fine French 19th Century bronze chandelier with a plethora of details and beautifully unique design.

Starting at the top, the crown features a fabric like design which leads down to the spiraling fluted elements decorated with lovely rosettes. The pierced urn center features a bouquet abundantly filled with flowers. Each of the 6 arms stretches out to feature further detailed bobeches and candle cups with a delightful design.

Imported from France the chandelier was originally candle burning and has been re-wired in our French Quarter workshop for US electricity.

The piece exemplifies the Louis XVI style wonderfully and is poised to bring a fine French charm to any interior design.

Showcasing a beautiful French 18th century walnut buffet with two drawers and two doors. 

The country buffet features white and black ebony inlay of the star of Normandy between the two drawers and a floral arrangement in an urn at the base.

The piece sports fine hand chased hinges and beautiful escutcheons. The hand carved curves of the walnut doors are delightful and balanced, accompanying the hand embellished ebony details quite well.

The buffet dates back to the 1700s and is set to bring a beautiful sense of French style and Normandy history to any interior design.

This beautiful and rustic Lantern finds incredible use of an antique Melon Globe. The glass itself is known in French as ‘cloche’ and translates directly to ‘bell’ in English.

It was hand blown in the 1800s and made originally to cover small plants, fruits, or vegetables during a freeze to create a miniature green house.

The glass is quite thick to withstand the weather and elements and combines with the three lights, stem, and decorative chain to produce a fantastic lighting fixture.

It has a beautiful bronze finial at the base and is poised to bring a unique French charm to any room or interior design.

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Dragon details and etched crystal; showcasing a recent acquisition and new favorite of ours at The French antique Shop

This fine French chandelier dates back to the 19th century. The piece is made of bronze and features a delightful and detailed crystal stem and crystal bobeches. 

The crystal center features a shape mirroring the movement of the arms.

The arms of this chandelier are bronze and detailed; adorned with unusual dragon motifs and oak leaves. The chandelier has eight lights and is set to bring a fine sense of French charm and character to any interior design.

We can’t wait to see the beautiful home this piece ends ups in.
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Showcasing another beautiful pair of baccarat crystal hanging pendant lights dating back to the late 19th century. The pair features delightful etchings on the bell shaped crystal which finishes on a curved edge. The pair is simply delightful and, like many of our pieces, is poised to bring a unique French charm to any interior design. Perfect for an entryway, over island lights, walk-in closets, and much more.

This beautiful French 19th Century Louis XV chandelier features fantastic bronze d’ore, meaning bronze covered in gold, in a unique and rarely seen woven pattern. An impressive 30 lights support magnificent floral bobeches, also bronze d’ore. The piece is adorned with crystal which flows in plaquettes, fleurettes, crystal spears, and can be found surrounding the center stem. This would be an immaculate addition to any home or collection. More information can be found by searching Item Number 2635 on our main site.
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