A 1940s crystal chandelier and a plaster bust are among the beautiful items for sale at Sophie Pretelat's Anges et Demons at the Foire aux Antiquaires currently underway at Place Saint Sulpice, Paris.
Mercury glass candlesticks and vases from the 19th-century in a display cabinet at Saint Sulpice.
Green glass and mercury glass boules, green pottery, wooden nutcrackers, a wooden ship model and a still life painting make up this composition at Anges et Demons.
A framed portrait, a group of old frames, a candlelabra and a rusty urn filled with seagrass are among the treasures on offer.
A collection of seashells, starfish and coral, a seasponge and the amusing touch of manmade pearls decorating one shell. Many of the decorative gifts from the sea are arranged in alabaster, stoneware or ironstone platters. More brocante photos to follow.
Ed. note: This post was amended on June 19, 2013 to add watermarks to these photographs. Alas, this action was necessary as the photos have been widely copied and reproduced, without permission or credit.
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Posted by: dallas | 02 July 2007 at 21:21
Keep those fingers crossed I can get there tomorrow. This stuff all looks amazing.
Posted by: Di Overton | 14 June 2007 at 20:22
I just trail right along behind you, through your photos! :)
xo
Posted by: Southern Heart | 14 June 2007 at 00:20
Treasure troves.
Fabulous!
Gorgeous as is everything you post.
Blessings!
Posted by: Jeanne | 12 June 2007 at 21:09
oh i dream of getting to go to a place like this someday! just lovely.
Posted by: anjie joon | 12 June 2007 at 19:18
My favorite is the seashell/starfish/coral/seasponge collection! Some day, when I have lots of space........
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 12 June 2007 at 17:56
Love the sepia print! Can't wait to go sketch while you browse! (I may be forced to do a bit of browsing myself ;D.)
Posted by: Laura | 12 June 2007 at 15:53
Beautiful photos of beautiful objects!
Pat
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Posted by: Pat | 12 June 2007 at 14:01
I was there too! I wonder if we passed each other?
Posted by: Linda | 12 June 2007 at 13:47
I love it all!! Wrap it up! I especially love the bird prints and the mercury glass! And that chandelier is to die for...
Posted by: My Melange | 12 June 2007 at 13:14
This is absolutely fantastic!!!!
I want them all...
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 12 June 2007 at 11:17
Lovely photos, but I love the last photo especially - the seashell still life makes me think of the beach and summer. xo
Posted by: tinker | 12 June 2007 at 10:23
Just lovely! My favourite is the sea treasures display.
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 12 June 2007 at 09:01
I always love your photos of antiques
Posted by: Catherine | 12 June 2007 at 08:54
Gorgeous, gorgeous! You always find the most AMAZING stuff to post.
Posted by: Mardougrrl | 12 June 2007 at 07:29
Gorgeous, gorgeous! You always find the most AMAZING stuff to post.
Posted by: Mardougrrl | 12 June 2007 at 07:28
especially love the mercury glass and the seashell display - interestingly in my flea market finds from yesterday (if you look closely) there are 2 scallop shells each with pearls - in this case real - my Mother-in-law's - just for textural fun - love all this Tara
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 12 June 2007 at 04:49
Yes! I'll take two of each LOL!
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | 12 June 2007 at 03:23
Glorious treasures, love this sort of thing!
Posted by: TICA | 11 June 2007 at 21:58
I'm drawn to the seashell motif photo. Love the arrangement of objects and the soothing colors. Very inspiring.
Posted by: ally bean | 11 June 2007 at 17:36
I love the green glass balls. What were they? just art, or do they have a use?
:)
Posted by: Amber | 11 June 2007 at 17:19
i could look at your pictures for at least an hour!!! very jealous that you are there, and i don't get to be there. thank you for sharing all the cool stuff that is there...
Posted by: Terina | 11 June 2007 at 16:25