the urn-form lamp of impressive scale with gilt teardrop decoration on a deep cerulean ground; raised on a custom, hand-carved giltwood base; later base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some minor rubbing to glaze; rewired
each large custom-made console table of demilune form with ochre-colored marble top resting on a shapely openwork iron base; overall even wear and oxidation to iron surface
likely from the Lombardy region, the rectangular top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 3 paneled drawers flanked by canted pilasters and paneled sides; resting on a splayed base over bun feet; some wear to painted surface
the rectangular top with shaped ends over a conforming case incorporating two long drawers and a pair of paneled doors; raised on rear bracket and front bun feet; the whole retaining original pale-sage painted decoration on an ochre painted ground; originally purchased from Therien & Co., San Francisco; solid condition; overall wear and patina to surface
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
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
designed in the manner of Andrea Brustoloni (Italian, 1662-1732) and attributed to the cabinet maker Valentino Besarel; upholstered in russet-colored leather with saddle-stitch detailing; the scrolling open arms supported by well-carved and expressive robed figures all raised on faux carved logs joined by a similar stretcher; Valentino Besarel (1829-1902) was a Venetian furniture maker who was patronized during the second half of the 19th century by the Royal Houses in Europe. Many of his creations were in the style of Andrea Brustoloni (1662-1732); excellent condition with ony minor ove
each impressive 3-seated bench with loose cushion flanked by open arms with well-carved rams head terminals; above a frieze apron adorned with wooden bosses all raised on bold splayed supports with acanthus leaf carving ending in hoof feet; originally purchased from Ed Hardy San Francisco; overall even wear and patina; new upholstery; composed of antique and newer elements
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
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'; excellent condition; some rubbing to frames
