the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
from the collection of a notable Napa interior designer for his hacienda in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Mexico
with short flaring neck above a voluptuous body over a flared foot; excellent condition.
the energetic dog with head poised downward, in pursuit of a sprite rabbit bolting from a leafy knoll; one ear reglued
the square tea caddy with foil-lined interior; the exterior decorated with delightful gilt-lacquer chinoiserie scenes; minor overall wear; excellent antique condition
the thickly-modeled sculpture depicting an intertwining rope in shimmering glass; excellent condition
with rectangular shelf above a dramatically scrolling body adorned with an over-scaled acanthus leaf ending in a scrolling volute; patination to gilding.
the splayed top centering a tranquil landscape scene; resting on a conforming body raised on gilt metal feet and flanked by bold ring handles; overall wear.
the clear glass mug with pewter hinged lid and loop handle; painted with a very focused bowler; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; patina to pewter
centering a baluster-form support emanating 12 horizontal arms over a cup-shaped bowl; all in a deep, amber-colored glass; excellent condition with no flaws
the long leather seat above a scalloped apron with beaded edge all raised on cabriole legs; new leather upholstery; professionally restored and refinished
each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside; minor overall surface wear
the large hollowed-out burl root with outwardly twisting arms; overall wear and patina, professionally polished; one tip replaced
with lively openwork rocaille carving crest and base the rectangular plate within a well-figured burl walnut frame outlined with foliate carving
the beaded frame supporting 6 candlecups; adorned overall with graceful teardrop pendants; excellent condition; rewired
with cylindrical spout above a bulbous body adorned overall with a fiery red-lava-over-brown glaze; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some wear to surface
with pinched spout above a portly body with squared handle; all in a controlled dolomit glaze over brown in a striped pattern; signed 'Ceramano Hand Albeit' to underside; excellent vintage condition with minor surface rubbing.
the ovoid pot with short neck above a tapering body adorned with carved relief decoration depicting parrots; patina and fine craquelure to glazed surface; repaired chip to inside of lip
each with elongated candlecup above a wide drip pan; raised on a baluster-form support over an octagonal base; wear to surface.
this peaceful pastoral scene at dusk of a shepherd and his sheepdog returning their flock to the stable; Reuben LeGrande Johnston (1850-1918), was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Best known for his landscapes with animals, he was well-traveled, visiting France, Spain, England, Tangiers and Morocco. He also traveled to the American west, notably Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a member of the Society of Washington (DC) Artists, where he exhibited, in addition to the National Academy of Design; some discoloration to paper; newly matted and framed
centering a triple-baluster column emanating scrolled solid-brass arms with original drip pans; terminating in a large sphere with ring finial; originally candle-lit but now electrified; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patina; with original 1951 invoice from C.J.
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and gilt decorated chinoiserie motifs including bird, floral and vine, architectural follies and water scapes; good antique condition with refreshed surface; professionally restored with overall craquelure and patina; japanning possibly later
the hinged circular top centering a beautifully inlaid checkboard on one side flipping to reveal an inlaid Parcheesi (Ludo) board on the reverse; raised in 4 dramatically incurved supports joined by a lower shelf fitted with a hidden compartment for game pieces; professionally refinished with minor warpage to top; Parcheesi is based on Pachisi, originated in India around the 4th century A.D. Its popularity headed west in the 1860s, first traveling to England, which had taken over rule of India from the British East India Company in 1858, and then further into Europe.
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
