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5605
1950s

this classic designed Murano glass chandelier with inverted balsuster-form central support with flared canopy all above a glass bowl emanating five tall rosette and foliate stems interspersed with five low down-scrolled leaves; fitted with five deeply scrolled candle arms supporting scalloped bobeches with foliate edging; good vintage condition; one tall leaf re-glued; one replaced lower leaf; professionally cleaned and rewired

Diameter: 
24"
Drop: 
24"
$7,800
Available
5602
circa 1800 or earlier

the large oval-form mirror within a well-carved pale blue and silver-gilt frame capped with a shell motif over an openwork crest; all above an exuberantly carved frame with lively C-scrolls and acanthus leaves; ex-collection Bartolomeo Rizzo, Palermo, Italy; good antique condition with some replacements, elements re-glued; professionally restored with refreshed surface; nice overall even wear and rubbing to surface; later plate

Height: 
67"
Width: 
45"
Depth: 
3"
$11,800
Available
5591
1950s

the large beautifully-detailed ceramic white glazed parrot with head in profile above a well-delineated plumed body with long tail feathers; all perched upon a branch-work base with applied leaves and grapes; with underglaze blue maker's mark and paper label 'made in Italy'; good vintage condition with small areas of missing glaze; small hairline crack to one wing

Height: 
21.75"
Width: 
7.5"
Depth: 
9.5"
$2,550
Available
5570
Third Quarter 20th Century

the large sturdy hand-carved table of pegged construction with shaped rectangular top of matchbook European walnut veneer above a scalloped apron with rocaille carving; all raised on bold cabriole supports ending in hoof feet; structurally sound; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; minor overall wear and rubbing; professionally polished and waxed

Height: 
30.5"
Width: 
99"
Depth: 
43"
$7,850
Available
5574
late 20th Century

each artist-signed lamp of baluster form with waisted neck above an ovoid body all over a splayed foot; resting on a turned gold-painted wooden base; each adorned with well-executed hand-painted exotic birds resting on a meandering floral and foliate branch; height: 18.5" (top of porcelain) 30.5" (top of shade); marked 'Made in Italy' to underside; good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; minor wear to wooden bases

Height: 
18.5" (top of porcelain) 30.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
8"
$3,200
Available
5572
1950s

the 12-sided giltwood mirror with conforming central plate and mirrored border; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; some rubbing and chipping to gilding

Height: 
31"
Width: 
31"
Depth: 
2.25"
$3,650
Sold
9001
circa 1900

high quality antique hand-forged andirons having barley twist shafts topped with gadrooned brass finials all raised on a scrolled openwork base; good antique condition with nice overall patina and wear

Height: 
36.75"
Width: 
15"
Depth: 
31.5" (overall)
$7,250
Sold
5549
1960s

the oval central plate surrounded by a scalloped reverse-etched mirrored border adorned with twisted glass rods and C-scrolls all attached with glass rosettes and leaves; good vintage condition with only minor wear; one C-scroll with inconspicuous re-glued crack

Height: 
37.5"
Width: 
31"
Depth: 
1.5"
$4,650
Available
5541
1950s

each with central glass support surrounded by two tall opposing leaves of translucent gold aventurine glass all raised on a thick gold bullicante disk over a later Lucite base; height: 16.5" (top of glass) 27.5" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; later Lucite bases

Height: 
16.5" (top of glass) 27.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
5.5" (base)
$4,650
Available
5521
circa 1900

the shapely arching crest surmounted by a floral cluster emanating floral and foliate vines cascading around the perimeter surrounding gold painted chinoiserie decoration on a black ground; good antique condition with general marks and wear commensurate with age; some shrinkage at joints

Height: 
58.5"
Width: 
30"
Depth: 
2"
$4,850
Available

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