the oval top above a plain frieze apron all raised on deep-brown stained cluster column supports ending in bun feet; all joined by a shaped lower stretcher; excellent antique condition with refinished surface
each painted with joyous spontaneity successfully mixing the dreamlike and the realistic featuring three beach scenes with dramatic skies and figures scurrying around beached boats; signed 'Ritter' lower left; excellent condition; professionally framed; Laszlo Ritter was a self taught impressionist painter. The Hungarian uprising in 1956 precipitated Ritter's bid for freedom and safety in England at age seventeen. Ritter spent his early years studying the Masters and learning their techniques.
each well-rendered artist's study depicting grasping hands and a foreshortened foot; very nicely detailed; unsigned; excellent condition with minor discoloration to paper; new deep brown lacquered wooden frames and fillets with acid-free matting
The exuberantly carved openwork crest composed of dramatic interlacing C-scroll motifs with floral and foliate elements cascading down the sides; all surrounding the original beveled mirror plate within a relief-carved molding; warm patina and rubbing to water-gilded surface; areas of refreshed gilding; with some professional repairs to frame
well-carved giltwood wall mirror with a pagoda-form pediment above an open-work carved foliate frame; excellent antique condition with overall even rubbing to water-gilded surface; later mirror plate
the open back with carved Greek Key rail above reeded downscrolled arms with foliate carving; all raised on curule form legs joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition with deep patina and overall even wear; minor wear to upholstery
each with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy-weight carriage with working wheels; finely and realistically decorated; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patination
with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; finely and realistically decorated; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patination
the square tea caddy with foil-lined interior; the exterior decorated with delightful gilt-lacquer chinoiserie scenes; minor overall wear; excellent antique condition
