A mercury foxed mirror sitting in a frame decorated with 19th century blue hand blocked striped wallpaper. The panelled back boards are original. 109 cm high x 108 cm wide x 20.5 cm wide. £1,800.
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Early 20th Century French Commode
Beautiful detailing to this commode made by Michaud Freres et Fils of Moulins. Three small drawers over one wide drawer. Working lock and key to smallest drawer. 75 cm high x 87 cm wide x 43.5 cm deep. Pretty in a sitting room or bedroom. SOLD.
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Belgian still-life of a basket of fish
Oil on board, signed Victor Dolphyn. 1909 – 1992. Atmospheric tonal colours, mounted in a heavy gilt frame. Price £850. https://www.lorfordsantiques.com/20-th-century-still-life-of-a-basket-of-fish-wd7525683
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Beautiful decrepitude.
I’d booked a basic hotel in a town not very far from Bagnoles, near a vide-grenier early the following morning. The hotel proprietor had called to say she would be unexpectedly absent that night, so would I mind letting myself in. She regretted that her restaurant would be closed but informed me there was a […]
A slate sign poked out from an old watering can, indicating the little brocante boutique solely for the guests at the chambre d’hote. I rifled out a couple of glorious white soupieres, some pots, a watercolour of a large pig and some beautifully pristine monogrammed sheets. On the tag was written “TBE” which, I learned, stood for “tres bon […]
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18th century gilt wood foxed mirror
Utterly beautiful, eighteenth century French foxed mirror with wear to the mercury down the centre of the mirror. Gilt wood frame with decorative crest. 61 cm high x 49 cm widest. SOLD
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Slim French bedside tables
Pair of French bedside tables with two shelves on slim cabriole legs. SOLD.
Striking image of a person reading on a French café terrace. Unsigned. 31 cm x 42 cm. In slightly damaged gold frame.SOLD.
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Italian marbled box files
Wood and card box files tied with ribbon. Outside overs are pale blue and spine is covered with marbled paper. Dating from 1920-30’s.SOLD
View over Cagnes on the Cote d’Azur by René Ruby (1908 – 1983). Signed on bottom right. Dated on back. 37 cm x 45 cm including frame. SOLD
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Two tall French metal base lamps
These two lamps, sold separately or as a pair, have been made from heavy white painted French cast ironl bases. Wired and PAT tested. SOLD
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Pair of gilt wood French chairs
Pair of French gilt wood chairs in excellent condition. Newly recovered in a pale blue, top quality linen with nail trim. SOLD
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Le quatorze juillet
The weekend of 14th July normally offers rich pickings at vide greniers in towns and villages across France. Tricolour flags fly and the boom boom boom of smartly marching bands can be heard streets away. With the regular monthly market at Montsoreau falling on such a weekend a trip, was planned down to the Loire. […]
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Gilt and gesso framed mirror
Nicely distressed gilt and gesso framed mirror. Original plate, slightly foxed. Measuring 92cm at highest. SOLD
Small French chandelier with clear and amethyst colour drops, for rewiring. SOLD.
A selection of church cards is available – framed as shown (£80) or sold individually – including Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, the Apostles and Trinity Days. SOLD
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French farmhouse table
French, oak farmhouse table with drawer on one long side. Slight bow to the apron on the other side. 201 cm long x 77.5 cm deep x 75 cm high. Seats 8 – 10. SOLD.
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Le Mans with Lesley
The Deballage began at 8h and, as always, there were stall holders in clouds of bubble wrap and old newspaper unpacking their boxes and setting out their stands, and others already settled down for the morning, coffee in hand. There were handshakes or kisses on cheeks, the day was bright and fresh, and spirits were […]
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French mirror in distressed frame
French round top mirror, wider than usual, with foxed mirror plate. Gold leaf has worn nicely, revealing gesso and base paint. 104 cm wide x 95 cm high. SOLD.
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French Directoire trumeau panel
Large French panel, early 18th century. The original canvas or mirror had been lost and has been replaced with wooden panel and beading. Some original grey paint. Restored and strengthened on the back. SOLD.
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Brittany harbour – on oil board
Appealling harbour scene in Brittany. Oil on board. Oak frame. SOLD.
Luminous oil on canvas, signed. Unframed. Late 19th century/early 20th. SOLD
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French rush seated chairs
Four French rush seated chairs. The rushing is in excellent condition. SOLD
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Bonnetiere cupboard
A useful French cupboard with original paint. Shelves inside. Closes with a sliding catch. SOLD
