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An important pair of table lamps of Italian production, executed in the mid-20th century, in carved and patinated wood. The shafts are each crafted from a single piece of wood, turned and profiled according to a baluster design, evoking classical architecture reinterpreted in the Italian aesthetic of the 1950s-1960s. The silhouette is continuous, fluid, without intermediate assembly, testifying to a precision turning work. The mahogany-brown patina is enhanced with reprises of original black lacquer in the hollows and edges, intended to underline the volumes and accentuate the architectural effect of the form. The lampshades, of slightly trapezoidal form, are clothed in a thick fabric of warm tone, adorned at the lower section with a crocheted border, bringing a decorative note of Italian spirit. Original functional electrical work.

A very fine original work by the French painter Yves Wacheux, entitled La Plage Rose, depicting an animated beach scene, bathed in light, in a palette dominated by pinks, ochres and blues. The composition shows several figures arranged on the sand facing the sea: reclining women, children, standing silhouettes, striped towels and beach tents structure the space. The style is free, expressive and warm, typical of modern French figurative painting of the post-war period, where colour and the vibration of the line take precedence over descriptive detail. The work is mixed media on paper. The whole is presented in a wood frame with geometric decoration, with a wide mount and gilt fillet line, which beautifully highlights the composition. Signed lower left.

A rare and elegant pair of Italian table lamps combining striking 1980s Murano glass work with an architectural brass structure. Each lamp is composed of a polished brass cubic base surmounted by four faces of thick amber-gold tinted Murano glass, cut and polished with clean edges. This glass typical of Murano productions of the 1970s-1980s offers a remarkable luminous depth when the lamp is lit, diffusing a warm light. The lampshades, of Italian origin, rectangular in form, are clothed in black fabric and lined internally with a gilt coating creating a sophisticated contrast and fine luminous reflection when lit. The whole forms a powerful and decorative duo typical of high-end Italian design of the 1980s. New electrical work. Italy, 20th century.

A rare and expressive pair of English bulldogs in polychrome terracotta, depicting two seated dogs, with powerful modelling and a typically Victorian character. The sculptures display excellent modelling quality, with a very naturalistic treatment of the heads, heavy jowls, skin folds and stocky bodies, characteristic of the depiction of the Victorian Bulldog, symbol of strength and fidelity in 19th-century England. The eyes are in sulphide glass, mounted and set in the material, bringing remarkable depth of gaze and lively presence — a distinctive detail of quality English productions of this period. England, 19th century.

A soliflore vase of square section in Murano crystal (cristallo), a remarkable example of Italian design of the 1960s. An architectural piece combining the rigour of geometric cutting with the fluidity of colour.

Highlights:

. Technique: sommerso work (superposed glass) presenting a fuchsia-amaranth core in suspension within a thick mass of translucent crystal.

. Finish: entirely facet-cut and cold-polished. The edges are sharp, creating spectacular refraction effects in the light.

. Authenticity: original "Made in Murano Italy" label present beneath the base.

. Attribution: model characteristic of Mandruzzato or Flavio Poli productions.

. Perfect state of preservation. No chips, no nicks on the edges. Limpid crystal.

Why choose this piece: this is a large format (26 cm) with a strong visual presence. Its vivid colour and minimalist design make it a sought-after collector's piece.

A fine rectangular coffee table emblematic of French and Italian sophistication of the 1970s. This piece embodies the luxurious aesthetic of late 20th-century Parisian "Glamour", of which Willy Rizzo and Maison Jansen were the leading figures.

The top is a technical feat: a hand-worked lacquered resin, offering an organic decoration with warm nuances of amber, Sienna and tortoiseshell. The visual depth of the top, protected by a high-gloss lacquer, contrasts admirably with the architectural rigour of the base. The structure is composed of a square-section brass frame. The elegance of this model lies in the detail of the recessed joint (or shadow band) in black located between the top and the base, creating an illusion of levitation characteristic of high-end creations of this period. Timeless design, manufacturing quality, decorative effect. France or Italy, circa 1975.

A charming pair of bedside tables or small entre-deux commodes in lacquered wood in Venetian Louis XV style dating from the mid-20th century. The slightly animated front opens with two arched doors adorned with delicate drop handles. The whole is entirely lacquered in a patinated ivory tone, subtly crackled, and enhanced with hand-painted polychrome floral decorations. Decoration of bouquets of roses and field flowers. Floral motif echoed on the top, framed by fillets. Cabriole curved legs typical of Rocaille style, adorned with enhanced foliate carvings. Mid-20th century — Louis XV style / Venetian Rococo.

A very large Murano glass vase dating from 1960, blue glass with rich millefiori glass inclusions inside, curved yellow rim. Italy. A very fine quality piece in perfect condition.

Discover the timeless elegance of our pair of Art Deco "Roméo" vases in pressed glass designed by Charles Graffart and René Delvenne for the prestigious Val Saint Lambert crystalworks in Belgium. Catalogued in 1935. The vases are emerald green in colour — very rare — with Neoclassical design.

Add a touch of sophistication to your space with these unique pieces, combining artisanal savoir-faire and refined design.

Discover Czech elegance with our exceptional moulded crystal vase by the designer Josef Inwald (1906-1937) for Barolac, dating from the 1930s, Art Deco period. Named "Dans la Forêt", this very fine piece adorned with trees in relief is of remarkable quality, its substantial weight and size evoking the prestige of Lalique.

A large krater in silver plate adorned with grape and vine-leaf motifs in relief, on a foot decorated with pearls, with a shaped rim bowl. Mid-20th century. London provenance. Very good condition.

A very fine side table / coffee table in rosewood veneer by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. One of the most celebrated interior designers in Norway. Very probably 1970s. It has casters, a drawer at one end, an open niche at the other and a smoked-glass shelf.

It has a fine low form and the finish and details are all of a very high standard. As a sofa-end table or even as a coffee table. In excellent condition.

A magnificent pair of Artemide wall sconces, Logico model. Designers Gerhard Reichert and Michele De Lucchi.

Each sconce is numbered and dated 29/07/2009.

Lacquered metal and glass. Satin-finished. Very good condition. A small nick barely perceptible on the rear edge, against the metal support. See photo.

In very good condition.

A Danish vintage cabinet with four compartments forming a display cabinet by the designer Omann Jun for ScanFlex, in rosewood veneer, with monobloc top. 1970s. Two display compartments, four drawers and numerous storage spaces. Height-adjustable shelves. Brass shelf supports.

Omann Jun achieved great success with his furniture exported to numerous countries throughout the world.

An exceptional and rare pair of vintage palm tree table lamps, in gold-leaf gilt metal, 1980s/1990s edition.

Very fine condition.

A suite of six champagne flutes in partially gilt crystal with flat ribs, the base decorated with a gadrooned knop, each signed Jean-Paul VAN LITH.

An indispensable creator, Jean-Paul van Lith is a contemporary artist born in 1940, living and working in Biot in the south of France, present in some thirty French and foreign museums. A former student of the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie in Paris, he has been in turn painter, tinsmith, ceramicist, glassmaker, writer, designer... From 1979 to 1981 he collaborated with the glassmaker Jean-Claude Novaro. In 1982 he was approached by the Portieux crystalworks in the Vosges. In 1984 he created with Monica Damian and Matei Negreanu the Studio Art at the Portieux crystalworks. He is a designer for the Hartzviller crystalworks.

Two very fine wedding globes containing bouquets of fruit in papier-mâché. 19th century. From 1850 to 1930, it was customary to preserve wedding bouquets under a globe for the entire duration of the marriage, traditionally ordered by the bride's mother.

For those fortunate enough to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, the custom was to offer them a basket of fruit. These fruits represented the four seasons. They were chosen to recall the symbols of the union.

The flowers transform into fruits. Marriage produces children.

White grapes symbolise little girls. Black grapes symbolise little boys. The apple symbolises fecundity and love. The peach exorcises evil spirits.

A pair of small jardinières or romantic mini-vases in painted tole with decoration of figures depicting a woman and a man in their costumes. Pastoral scene. 19th century.

A Napoléon III wedding globe adorned with a pyramid of three taxidermied edible crabs. This rare object, conceived for cabinets of curiosities, is highly graphic. It constitutes a unique and exotic piece combining 19th-century aesthetics with naturalistic elements.

A striking vintage fish vase in ceramic, by Marius Giuge for Vallauris. Circa 1960.

Signed Vallauris.