This French farmhouse table has a lovely oak top with warm colour and sheen. The base has been painted in Farrow and Ball Cornforth White. Straight square legs. Cross bar running across across the depth of the table at each end. Underneath, the maker has written the date the table was made “21 juin 1935”. […]
Nicely painted and distressed large chest of drawers. Three drawer with original fittings. 145 cm wide, 98.5 cm high, 60 cm deep. Lovely piece for a bedroom, a kitchen or wherever. Price £825 Clear
Harlequin set of six 20th century French rush seated chairs (3 of which were re-rushed in February 2011). Four chairs of one style and two slightly different. SOLD. Clear Clear
This table has a waxed oak top with deep scoring marks (characterful), and stands on straight legs later painted grey. One drawer. 2 metres long, 77 cm deep, 81 cm high. SOLD Clear
French cupboard with removable shelves – could be converted to a wardrobe. Muted mossy green chalk paint finish. SOLD Clear
Sturdy French linen tea towels which are a joy to use. Hand embroidered with initials “GR”. (Many more different teatowels in stock). Price: £15 each Clear
Wonderful patina on this small French walnut table with two drawers at either end. Fine cabriole legs. Used for informal dining before the advent of the dining table. The top is composed of panels and the drawers carry a circular detailing around the handles. Dimensions: 82 cm wide by 53 cm deep by 68 cm […]
Decorative zinc cornice that would look striking when mounted on or propped against a wall. SOLD Clear
French carved head of cherub with traces of original paint, with part of wings visible. Late 16th/early 17th century. This piece may not photograph well, but it is truly beautiful. Price: £795. Clear
Charming small oil on canvas of a girl. French. Signed Gilberte Flandrin. Submitted to Tuileries Exhibition of 1934, label on back to this effect. SOLD Clear
Gilbert Baglione oil painting, “Quai”, on hardboard, unframed. Signed and dated 1954. A much prized French artist through his life, Baglione spent the early part of his career in Paris and now lives in Provence. Although his style has changed over the years, bare branched trees remain a familiar motif in his work. SOLD Clear
I am experimenting with posting my blog in words and pictures on YouTube. This is the “pilot”!
Large French carved wood coat of arms with traces of original gilding and blue pigment. Detailing: a right arm/mitre and fleurs de lys. Top element is sadly missing along with a diagonal stripe. 33″/84cm at widest, 24″/61cm high. SOLD Clear
Small wardrobe with hanging rails and interior shelf at bottom. Later painted. Restoration to base plinth. SOLD Clear
20 volumes of French medical directories from 1830’s. Covers are a lovely faded pale pink. SOLD Clear
19th century pine settle with original blue paint. Nice patina and wear. Fielded panels and box compartment. SOLD Clear
Nicely proportioned, very solid chest of drawers, 2 drawers over and 2 drawers under. Some original paint. Feet painted ochre red. SOLD Clear
Compact chest of drawers, later painted. Three full width drawers. SOLD Clear
Impressive pine settle, with mushroomy brown paint on all but the seat, from County Cork. Lovely curved detail to arms, and panelled back. 174cm long x 61cm at deepest x 117cm at highest. SOLD Clear
Delightful side table with cabriole legs at front, later painted in pale grey and distressed. 81cm h x 96.5cm w x 54cm d. Full width drawer 15cm high with original metal circular pull. SOLD Clear
Large French mirror (155cm high to top of fronton, 87cm wide) with white frame with traces of original gilt and ochre. The fronton has suffered some damage but this does not detract from it’s overall charm. SOLD Clear
English pine side table later painted with grey and old white chalk paint and distressed. (78cm wide, 48cm deep, 72.5cm high). SOLD Clear
French fruitwood table, later painted, on three feet. Minor repairs. The table is a good height to work from or to breakfast from. SOLD Clear
Lovely 19th century bevelled French cushion mirror with decorative pressed brass surround. SOLD Clear
