A stone statue commands center stage in a display at Sophie Pretelat's Anges et Demons stand at the Antiquites Brocante currently underway at Place de la Bastille, Paris.
Pillars, books and a bust at Anges et Demons.
You can see more examples of Sophie Pretelat's styling skills in Michele Lalande's book Secrets d'interieurs in France or The New French Decor out December 1 in the UK, US and Canada.
Mercury-glass candlesticks and vases are best sellers at Paris brocantes.
A closer look at two rare mercury-glass serving platters.
I guess you had a crush on some of these pieces !!! SO gorgeous
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 13 November 2007 at 20:32
Oh, tara, I love your pictures. It puts me in a Paris mood.
love.Melanie
Posted by: Melanie-bd | 13 November 2007 at 14:59
I am now cleaning off my screen because your wonderful photo's have made me crazy like a mad dog and I have salivated all over my computer :) Love it all!!!
Posted by: My Melange | 12 November 2007 at 18:42
What a wonderful collection of Bastille scenes ... the blowfish skeleton with crown is my favourite! xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 12 November 2007 at 13:35
I am in awe of the finds you make on your travels. I found the Mary without hands strangely disturbing though. Probably me not having had coffee this morning yet.
Posted by: rach | 12 November 2007 at 11:51
Love the mandolins! I can almost hear the melody... :)
Posted by: Bhavna | 12 November 2007 at 06:20
The silvery glass is beautiful. What were those long things with the spikes along the sides??
:)
Posted by: Amber | 12 November 2007 at 05:57
fine, fine, fine - everything about you and what you post, is so fine!
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 12 November 2007 at 04:17
One day, I too shall live in Paris and go the marches. I shall walk all day and I shall eat and drink myself into oblivion... I shall be happy.... Vida x
Posted by: Vida | 12 November 2007 at 02:58
I "need" that statue in the first photo!! This whole post is full of all the things I love!! Oh my, if I could only bring myself to fly there and shop til I drop!!!! xoxoxox
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 12 November 2007 at 02:46
Oh my goodness, these are lovely images! :-) I will be back.
Posted by: Seamus | 12 November 2007 at 01:23
Oh my goodness, these are lovely images! :-) I will be back.
Posted by: Seamus | 12 November 2007 at 01:22
If I lived in Paris I would buy shells and books
and statues ~ and never eat because there would
be no money left over.
:)
Posted by: maddie | 12 November 2007 at 01:12
love the statue and colomns, the mother of pearl mirror and lantern, the mercury plates, the delicate glass box!! so much to see and find over there at la bastille. did you buy something for your home tara??
Posted by: marita | 12 November 2007 at 00:06
Tara,
I see you've been keeping busy these past few days. Forever teasing yourself with treasure upon treasure at the Paris Brocantes. You're going to have to buy a chateau soon. ;)
Nice tribute to Norman Mailer I might add. And good advice I'm finding that he offered there!
A brocante without rain is like A 19th-century giltwood painted icon sans hands. ;)
Glad your having fun.
rel
Posted by: rel | 11 November 2007 at 22:07
great pics, just what every blowfish needs...
A Crown. :)
Posted by: robolady | 11 November 2007 at 21:29
Fanning myself...these items are HOT! Love them. Thanks for the virtual eye candy. I needed inspiration today...and I have now found it.
Thanks Tara, enjoy your Sunday.
Have a cup of tea with me~
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 11 November 2007 at 20:57
Wishing I could indulge in some of that shopping but I'd be a happy camper to just browse as well. Oh well, I guess I will have to settle for looking at it all through your eyes.
Posted by: cheeky | 11 November 2007 at 20:49
What is stunning about the first photos is how the seller chose a palate of color, then made turned her/his wares into a still life. All of the beautiful objects work a one together. The layers of texture is amazing!
Posted by: rochambeau | 11 November 2007 at 20:48
I'll take some of those candle stick holders please.
Posted by: Linda | 11 November 2007 at 20:23
Once again you have brought us along on a wondrous walk through the shops and flea markets of Paris. I never get tired of these walks. If I lived in Paris I would walk everywhere and no doubt weigh about 50 lbs less. My pocket book would weigh less too. LOL
Posted by: AnnieElf | 11 November 2007 at 19:44
Tara, your photos just get better and better! Simply stunnning ! And I'm nearly as excited as you that you've found a chandelier to match your sconces!!! Can't wait to see it!! Be sure to let me know when you've posted about it! Enjoy your week!!x
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 11 November 2007 at 19:42
Aladdin's Cave. Definitely irresistible. It's a good thing (or is it?) you don't have a house; otherwise I could see all of this ending up there! Fabulous! xox
Posted by: Colette | 11 November 2007 at 19:10
I love Moroccan lanterns - I wanted to get one for our terrace but they aren't weather proof!
Anyways... I wish I have lots of money to own such a beauty like mother-of-pearl and olive wood mirror from Syria.
*sigh*
I hope all is well with you Tara!
Love.
Posted by: Nina | 11 November 2007 at 17:59
What treasures you share!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 11 November 2007 at 17:05
What an abundance of riches...sometimes I just want to BE IN PARIS AGAIN!
Posted by: Betty C. | 11 November 2007 at 16:07
I so wish I could be there to see this, but your photographs are as good as me being there..and of course, I'm not spending money which I would want to do sooo badly if I was there!! I'm not surprised you came away with 2 lanterns...I'm surprised you aren't coming away with "more"!! I'm looking forward to seeing more from this event.
Posted by: Cherie | 11 November 2007 at 16:05
Tara these treasures are amazing!!!! That mercury glass..oh to have just a few of them!! Thank you for sharing these gems with us!! I must go back and take a second glance!!! (((((WOW )))))
hugs aNNa
Posted by: naturegirl | 11 November 2007 at 15:55
Good Morning! What a treat to see all the fabulous treasures whilst I sip my morning brew! Thank you so much for allowing us all the opportunity to see !
Posted by: Pam Aries | 11 November 2007 at 15:14
I love all the treasure troves.........
You share such beauty as always.
I love you
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 11 November 2007 at 14:37