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
with revived interest in the arts and design of the Renaissance period of the 14th-16th centuries; signed to underside 'AS' for Alfredo Santarelli (Italian 1874-1957) Majolica lustre-glazed urn with serpent handles; professional repair to lip
fitted with four amboyna matchbook-veneered doors opening to reveal 3 sycamore-veneered drawers; all above a scalloped apron raised on splayed legs with brass caps; excellent condition; with original retail label 'Mauri Muebles, Buenos Aires'
with rolled lip adorned with egg-and-dart design above a a flared neck over a compressed body with lively acanthus leaf decoration; all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; overall even weathered finish to surface
each large scupture of assymetrical shape in an ivory glaze; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; stamped and labeled "Jaru 1984"
the round occasional/end table featuring a book-matched top above a similar lower shelf; metal label to underside "Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co., Est. 1881, A Division of John Widdicomb; good vintage condition; professionally refinished
with high and enclosed hollowed-out back above a loose cushion seat; resting on wooden legs joined by an H-stretcher; excellent vintage condition; newly upholstered; the Porter's chair was placed at the front door to be used by a household servant who awaited a visitor's knock. The design enveloped the servant for warmth and protection from the cold breezes as the door was opened and closed.
this large ever-so chic fixture composed of 12-arms with 2 lights per arm often attributed to Tommi Parzinger and manufactured by Lightolier; uses chandelier bulbs with a 60 watt maximum; canopy with Lightolier label; excellent vintage condition
Tommi Parzinger at his best with its clean lines and tailored look, all in a rich ribbon mahogany and raised on elegantly splayed legs; professionally restored and in excellent condition
Each of cylindrical form covered in a pale green leather fitted with brass spheres all over a canted base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to surface; rewired
the heavy duty cast iron dumbwaiter assembly being re-purposed as a table base supporting a circular glass top; nice even surface patina; cleaned and sealed; new glass top
of classical krater form with an ovoid body flanked by upright handles all in a rich faux-burlwood amber-colored glaze; excellent vintage condition with minor overall wear; rewired
the square table with serpentine sides adorned with black hand-tooled perimeter border; raised on faux bamboo supports; refinished with new leather upholstery; Barnard and Simonds Co. (1898-1967), Rochester, NY, moving to Grand Rapids, MI in 1959; purchased by Baker Furniture in 1967
with waisted brass collar above a double-baluster ceramic body all in a richly-colored sapphire-blue drip glaze; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; fine craquelure to glaze; rewired
a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; all resting on a brushed chrome base; the obelisk was originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and later used by the Greeks who described them as obeliskos; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
the elegantly long rectangular cork top with flared ends raised on pierced splayed wooden supports; excellent condition; original design from 1948
of openwork pineapple form in a gray and subtle verdigris finish with flared top above a bulbous woven body raised on splayed feet; glass top not included; structurally sound with expected wear and patina to the iron surface from outdoor use
the octagonal forest-green marble top with painted inlaid scrollwork surrounded by floral and foliate decoration; all raised on a neoclassical style Michael Taylor faux stone cross tripod lyre base; overall good condition with some minor chips to base; minor even wear to top
this cleverly designed mid-century set of nesting tables designed by Bertha Schaefer (American 1895-1971) for M. Singer & Sons with rectangular case table fitted on the underside with 4 round drop-leaf slide-in collapsible tables suspended from slots; with label 'M. Singer & Sons, New York Chicago'; In 1924 Schaefer founded Bertha Schaefer Interiors. Her company designed Bauhaus-inspired furniture and interiors for both residences and businesses.
each gracefully-shaped urn reminiscent of classical antiquity with graceful neck above a tapering body flanked by mask handles; all over a wooden base; good antique condition with overall patination; one base with minor fracture
each striking lamp of deep purple bullicante and gold aventurine glass with an iridescent surface; raised on a brass octagonal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each of voluptuous, elegant form in vibrant fuschia cased glass; raised on splayed gilt-wood bases; excellent condition; rewired
each lamp decorated with meandering branchwork and cherry blossoms; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; some wear and patina to brass fittings; underside with under-glaze blue stamp 'porcelaine de paris, france, fondee en 1773'
Update: Tonight's the Opening Gala and we feel we have pretty much gotten everything together rather well. We cannot wait to see you tonight and / or through the rest of this week.
View Photos: Change is good but thank goodness the lamb chops remained! This year’s San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show was all about change and for the better. The improved floor plan created secret passageways and sneak peaks for the exhibition goer. Attendees meandered through brightly-colored Farrow and Ball painted booths. The well-attended show had a fresh new look with vibrant contemporary art galleries mixed among the traditional and 20th century furniture dealers. Bravo SFFAAS 2016!