Antique Collection at Art Gallery Voûte

Welcome to the Antique Collection at Art Gallery Voûte, where history and craftsmanship converge in an exquisite selection of timeless treasures. Our curated collection spans a variety of categories, from stately antique cabinets and elegant paintings to meticulously crafted ship models and majestic bronze sculptures.

Each piece in our collection is chosen for its artistic quality, historical significance, and exceptional condition. Whether you are a discerning collector, interior connoisseur, or simply passionate about heritage, these pieces invite you to explore centuries of artistic expression. Discover furniture that tells stories, paintings that capture bygone eras, ship models that evoke maritime adventures, and bronze statues that embody enduring beauty.

At Art Gallery Voûte, we pride ourselves on offering antiques that are both rare and refined, presented in a way that respects their provenance and elevates their presence. Browse our collection, and let these remarkable artifacts inspire your next acquisition.

American silver oval centerpiece (piece de milieu)

American silver oval centerpiece (piece de milieu) with Rococo genre motifs, both ends of the basin each with 2 female figures and the foot with sea creatures, sea and shell motifs. Marked NY 1880-90 Whiting Mfg. Co. Approximately 25 kilograms.

Note: "Whiting Mfg. Co" (Whiting Manufacturing Company) was a prestigious American silver manufacturer based in New York, active from 1866-1926. A 25-kilogram silver centerpiece from this maker would be an extremely substantial and valuable piece.

Key Observable Features

Exceptional Rococo Revival styling with elaborate shell and scroll work Two fully-sculpted female figures (nymphs/nereids) at one end Ornate marine-themed base with sea creatures
High-quality casting and detail work
Substantial size and weight (25 kg/55 lbs is extraordinary)

Value Considerations

Silver melt value alone (baseline):

25 kg = approximately 803 troy ounces
At current silver prices (~$31/oz): approximately $25,000
However, this piece is worth significantly more than melt value

Factors supporting high value

Whiting Mfg. Co. was among America's finest silversmiths
Exceptional size - 25kg centerpieces are extremely rare
Museum quality sculptural work
1880-90 period - peak of American silver craftsmanship
Rococo Revival style was Whiting's specialty
Excellent condition

French Louis XV Style Jewelry Box – Jewelry Case – Zinc Alloy, Silk

Charming antique Louis XV style jewelry box in gilded spelter. Numbered piece “503.” Typical of the French Louis XV style, featuring a delicate decoration of medallions, ribbons, flowers, and elegantly curved legs. Original light blue silk satin padding in very good condition.

Dimensions: 10.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 7 cm deep
In beautiful antique condition, with period patina – see photos.

Country of origin: France
Manufacturer / Brand: French Louis XV Style Jewelry Box
Material: Silk, Zinc Alloy
Condition: Excellent – barely used, with minimal signs of wear and age
Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Estimated period: Circa 1900

Large Beveled Engraved Napoleon III Jewelry Box – Brass, Beveled Glass.

Large 19th-century French Napoleon III jewelry or pocket watch box. Structure in gilded, finely dented brass, resting on four feet. Magnificent beveled glass panels engraved on all sides with a delicate and refined floral and botanical design. A remarkable example of precision, finesse, and quality craftsmanship. Original sky-blue silk satin cushion with its small hook for hanging a pocket watch. A truly exceptional collector’s piece—ideal for display. Large-sized box. Very rare. Exceptional!

Dimensions: Height 13 cm, Width 8.5 cm, Depth 7 cm
Condition: In good overall condition – used with minor signs of age.
Era: 1400–1900
Country of origin: France
Manufacturer / Brand: Grand coffret biseauté gravé Napoléon III
Material: Beveled glass, Brass
Style: Antique
Estimated period: 1850–1900

Porte montre or pocket watch holder in a glass case – Gilt bronze, Glass – Mid-19th century.

A beautiful beveled glass case with bronze fittings, handle, and hinged lid, the glass etched with floral motifs. The case contains a porte montre in gilt bronze, supported by two putti holding a medallion-shaped shield. Condition: Overall good, small chip on one corner of the glass lid. Minor wear, scratches, etc., consistent with age and use. This lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered and insured mail.

Object: Porte montre or pocket watch holder in a glass case
Material: Gilt bronze, Glass
Estimated period: Mid-19th century
Country of origin: France
Condition: Good condition – used, with minor signs of age and blemishes
Dimensions: 10 × 7 × 6.5 cm
Weight: 374 g

Clock - Marble, Zinc Alloy - 1900-1910 - Portico Pendulum

Portico pendulum clock in pink and beige marble, with an urn on top featuring a pendulum shaped like a basket of flowers.

The complete mechanism needs to be overhauled or adjusted to function correctly.

Era: 1900-1910
Additional Information Title: Swing arm clock
Material: Marble, Zinc Alloy
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 8-day movement
Striking: Half-hour, one bell
Country of Origin: France
Condition: Good condition – used with minor signs of age
Working: No
Height: 43 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Estimated Period: 1900-1910
Weight: 3.97 kg
Winding Key: Yes

Sewing Box – Bronze, Marble, Mother-of-Pearl – Second Half of the 19th Century

Sewing set made of mother-of-pearl, bronze, and marble – France – Napoleon III – circa 1870.

A mother-of-pearl egg mounted on a bronze foot sits on a round marble base, used as a sewing set during the time of King Napoleon III. Two sewing tools are included: a silver thimble and a sewing bradawl. The egg opens and closes with a small hinge and is in perfect working condition.

Dimensions:
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Height: 12 cm
Diameter of the marble base: 5.5 cm

In perfect condition.
Shipped with track & trace. Carefully packaged with a small safe and bubble wrap.

Object: Sewing kit
Material: Bronze, Marble, Mother-of-Pearl
Estimated Period: Second half of the 19th century
Country of Origin: France
Condition: Good condition – used with minor signs of age and small stains

A French ebonized wooden jardinière table with gilded railings and hand-painted panels all around.

The profiled top has three compartments and rests on four fluted, tapered legs connected by a shaped lower shelf. Beneath the three lids are three zinc containers, which can be used to hold soil and plants. The table is richly decorated all around with gilded railings, garlands, ornaments, and painted panels. It dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. Approx. 103 × 106 × 50 cm.

This is a Napoleon III ebonized and gilt-bronze mounted jardinière (planter stand), dating from the mid-to-late 19th century (approximately 1850s-1870s). Key characteristics of this piece:

Style Features

Napoleon III/Second Empire style - characterized by elaborate ornamentation and revival of earlier French decorative styles
Ebonized wood (black-stained wood) with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts
Porcelain plaques - hand-painted scenes in the style of 18th-century genre paintings, likely Sèvres-style or Vienna porcelain
Boulle-style marquetry - brass inlay work in scrolling patterns on the black ground

Form

Serpentine-shaped top with multiple wells (typically three) for holding plants or flowers
The painted plaques depict pastoral and domestic scenes with figures in 18th-century dress
Lower stretcher shelf for additional display
Curved cabriole legs
Turned and reeded columnar supports

This type of ornamental furniture was popular in wealthy European homes during the Second Empire period in France, combining function with highly decorative artistry. Such pieces were status symbols that demonstrated refined taste and appreciation for historical French decorative arts.