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Large Pair of Vintage Empoli Mid-Century Fluted Gray Cased-glass Decanters
5059
1950's

these rare and striking art glass decanters with bulbous stoppers above a graduated ruffled body; with 'Made in Italy' foil label to underside;  Empoli is known as the other Italian mid-century glass. Simpler in design than their Murano cousins, the simple traditional styles of Empoli glass were quickly adapted to the sparse abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. The vast majority of mid century-styled Empoli glass was made for the American market; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks to exterior; with polished pontil 

Height: 
28"
Diameter: 
5.5"
$3,000
Sold
Large Venetian 6-light Clear Glass Chandelier; Murano 1950's or earlier
5046

with baluster support above a glass bowl emanating 6 scrolling candle-arms with boldly-scaled cups; adorned overall with floral and foliate stems; the whole over a triple-sphere pendant; professionally cleaned and re-wired with plug-in arms for easy assembly/disassembly; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; one tall leaf missing

Diameter: 
37.5"
Drop: 
50"
$14,800
Available
Large Italian Baroque Silver-gilt Rectangular Mirror
60510
early 18th century

the later nine-section mirror plate secured by rosette clips with a bolection moulded frame; the heavily patinated gilt frame retaining traces of original silver gilding; originally purchased from Therien, San Francisco

Height: 
64"
Width: 
47"
Depth: 
4"
$10,800
Sold
5022
1st-half 20th Century

F. Baldi (Italian 1st-half 20th century) was active/lived in Italy and is known for his coastal paintings; each sun-filled coastal scene painted in heavy impressionistic brush strokes; each with custom giltwood frames with olive-green velvet mattes; each signed 'F. Baldi'; good condition with clean surfaces and clear colors; some rubbing to gilding

Height: 
16.75"
Width: 
20.5"
Depth: 
1.5"
$2,650
Available
5036
1960's

the hand-blown lamp of translucent pale blue glass with long neck above a bulbous body all raised on brass bases; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; no chips or cracks; some pitting to brass; professionally rewired

Height: 
18.5" (top of glass) 29.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
9"
$1,750
Available
Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Inlaid Cylindrical Sewing Box on Stand
4844
circa 1800

the circular hinged top with scrolling Florentine-style inlaid acanthus leaf and floral band; surrounding an ebonized roundel centering an Italianate figure of a Roman God and putto; with Antonio's Antiques retail tags; good antique condition with small veneer repairs and overall warm patina; later stand with elegant splayed supports joined by a curvaceous stretcher

Height: 
24.5"
Diameter: 
17.25"
$4,200
Pair of Murano 1960's Gold and White Glazed Bottle-form Lamps with Colored Specks
5001
1960's

each with long neck above a bulbous body; adorned overall with a gold and white mottled surface with applied colorful flecks in red, yellow and green; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; nice patina to brass bases

Height: 
20.5 (top of glass) 32.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.5"
$3,850
Pair of Murano 1960's Art Glass Lamps with Applied Green Decoration
4944
1960's

each tall, slender ovoid-form glass lamp decorated with applied green vertical strands; raised on a gold and ebonized painted metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired  

Height: 
21.75" (top of glass) 33.75" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6"
$4,800
Sold
Large Murano 1950's Waterfall Drip Art Glass Lamp
4984
1950's

of impressive bulbous size, decorated overall with a watery green and blue thumb print drip pattern; resting on a gilt-metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; cleaned and rewired

Height: 
23" (top of glass) 36" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
11"
$2,750
Sold
Antique Rectangular Venetian Etched Mirror; ex-collection Joan Rivers estate
4975
circa 1900

a hard to find antique Venetian mirror; the rectangular mirror plate within a beveled mirrored frame with carved convex circles; fitted with mirrored florets at the corners; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; some antiquing and loss  to silvering; from the Joan Rivers estate

Height: 
23"
Width: 
22"
Depth: 
1.5"
$4,650
Sold

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