Antique French Gilt Bronze Desk Ornament on Green Marble | Louis XVI Laurel Wreath with Torch

Some antiques don’t need a purpose — they are the purpose.

This stunning antique French gilded bronze decorative object is mounted on a richly veined green marble base, featuring dramatic Louis XVI–style laurel garlands, ribbon detailing, and classical ornamentation. It is sculptural, elegant, and deeply old-world — the kind of piece that instantly elevates a vignette whether it’s styled on a desk, a library shelf, a mantel, or a cocktail table.

It has a beautiful weight and presence, tipping the scale at over 6 pounds, and it reads like something you’d find in a European study or a well-collected estate library.

Even better: this piece was sourced from the estate of a respected author who also served as the head of the Texas Historical Commission. He and his wife were passionate collectors who traveled extensively, and their home was filled with the kind of treasures you simply don’t see every day.

This is not mass-produced décor — it’s a true antique statement object, meant for a home that values history, craftsmanship, and a layered, collected look.

Details

• Origin: French
• Age: Antique (late 1800s to early 1900s, approx.)
• Materials: Gilt bronze (ormolu-style) + green marble
• Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical
• Weight: Over 6 lbs
• Use: Decorative accent / desk ornament / library styling piece

Condition

Beautiful antique condition with authentic age-appropriate wear. The gilded bronze has a warm patina consistent with age. Marble shows natural veining and minor surface wear typical of antique stone.

 Please review all photos and zoom in—this is an antique piece and not a reproduction. 

It measures 7” tall  x  8.25” wide x 3.75” deep

Pieces like this are why I love sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for vintage and antique estate decor…shopping estate sales, auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$897 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US.Also available for pickup at our Liberty Hill showroom just north of ATX. 

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.

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