the parents and chick each with expressive face; overall even patination
a stylish pair of italian white-glazed urns with over-scaled flared reticulated neck over a bulbous mid-section with raised foliate decoration; raised on a splayed base resting on a black lacquer wooden plinth; excellent vintage condition with custom wooden base; rewired
each with domed lid above a tapering ribbed body over a splayed foot; all resting on a custom giltwood base; adorned overall in an underglaze blue with foliate perimeter band, floral stems and birds; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; fine craquelure to glaze; now drilled; rewired
each with well-figured richly-patinated flared uprights joined by the original rails; raised on well-carved giltwood paw feet; excellent restored condition; with new custom mattresses; Empire furniture was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman aesthetics and described as spare, noble and massive consistent with Napoleonic majesty and grandeur; these beds are fine examples of the grandeur and style of the Empire period.
each with circular wall mount emanating 3 scrolling iron candle arms ending in pierced candle-cups adorned with crystal flowers, all below upright tendrils; adorned overall with crystal pendants and beads; excellent restored condition; rewired; patination to gilding (3 pairs available)
a truly spectacular pair of mid-century urn-form lamps of clear glass infused with pink and white latticework design; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; metal caps and wooden bases regilded; rewired
a rare pair of Barovier & Toso 1960s lamps composed of 2 clear bullicante (controlled bubble) conical form glass elements forming a pinched mid-section with gilt-metal ring; professionally rewired; excellent vintage condition
fine example of a reverse-glass still life painting with lush floral stems over newly-sliced pomegranates, plump grapes, red cherries and pears with two small hidden birds; exposed section on back with script describing the gifting of the painting to William Schroeder from his Aunt Hickson in 1849. The painting was originally owned by Schroeder's grandfather (Hickson's father), German-born Valentine Schwarz and was described as Schwarz' 'favorite picture'; most-likely the painting was brought from Germany by Schwartz in the 18th century settling in Frederick Town, Maryland
the ovoid ribbed glass with controlled bubbles; with carerra marble cap and base; rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; minor wear to marble; lamp shade as is.
of ribbed baluster form with splayed scalloped foot resting on a giltwood base; excellent condition; rewired
of neogothic design with its pointed spire, clock faces and tall reticulated body; the body in good restored condition; clock not in working order
with large ribbed clear glass bowl emanating clear glass flower petals with blush highlights; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; fitted with 6 standard bulb sockets.
each bulbous lamp with glass encased gilded surface adorned with rococo figures; excellent condition; rewired; lampshades as is.
each well-figured urn of campagna form with everted lip above a tapering neck and compressed mid-section all resting on a square plinth; excellent condition.
each of thick aubergine glass with gold inclusions over a lobed base; rewired
from the collection of a notable Napa interior designer for his hacienda in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Mexico
each with ruffled lip above an ovoid body over a splayed base; painted overall with brightly colored floral decoration; some wear to surface
Each tall beveled mirror obelisk resting on a square stepped mirrored plinth; no chips or cracks, excellent condition.
each with shapely wrap-around arms above a 'floating' seat; excellent restored condition with new leather upholstery
surmounted by lively ribbons; wear and patination to refreshed surface; age to plates with some abrasions.
each large-scaled bottle-form lamp consisting of overlapping leaves all in a white glaze; good vintage condition with minor firing cracks; re-wired
each tall urn with rolled lip above a flared body and lobed mid-section; raised on a splayed base; overall even weathered and oxidized surface
each warrior engaged in battle with shields and weapons dressed mesh armor; raised on splayed bases over giltwood plinths; patination to metal; rubbing to gilding.
each tall bottle-form lamp with a textured peach and white glaze all over a walnut base; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired