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60677
circa 1890

How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open mouth and floppy ears all above raised paws; covered overall with a well-delineated coat; good antique condition with minor wear and nice patina; the hinge with some movement  

Height: 
7.5"
Width: 
6.75"
Depth: 
8.25"
$3,200
Available
60686
1880

each tall and finely crafted fluted bronze hall tree adorned with finely detailed gilt-bronze neoclassical decoration with berry finials, bows, ribbons, and tassels centering a trophy with lyre; the dramatic medusa mask emanating writhing snakes (for coats) with coiled snakes further down the shaft (for umbrellas); all over a square openwork base; purchased in 1994 from Leah's Antique Gallery, New York City (receipt attached); in good antique condition with minor wear to gilding and bronze; some oxidation to bases

Height: 
83.5"
Width: 
14.5"
Depth: 
8.75" base: 10"
$12,500
Available
60568
1960s

consisting of a solid oval walnut top in a chevron pattern resting on a chrome quadruped base; a versatile piece that can be used as a desk, conference table or dining table; the wooden top has been professionally refinished and has a rich honey-colored patina; wear and rubbing to metal.

Height: 
28.5"
Width: 
72.25"
Depth: 
36.75"
$8,800
Available
5471
circa 1910

these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the prow is carved as a "churul" meaning a ring out of local aini wood and adorned with incised carvings and applied metal embellishments; some missing metal elements with overall wear and abrasions; age cracks

 

Height: 
35.5" 25"
Width: 
27" 23"
Depth: 
6.5" 6.5"
$7,750
Available
5311
1970s

the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar to the 'Battuto' style made by Ferro Battato in Murano; 'Rosenthal' acid etched signature to underside; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; minor wear and abrasions overall and to underside

Height: 
13.25
Diameter: 
7.25
$1,500
Available
5445
1930s

the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished paneled back allows the desk to be floated; all raised on reeded bulbous supports ending in wooden casters; good restored condition with refinished surface; leather with nice rich patina

Height: 
31" kneehole: 25"
Width: 
53" kneehole: 21.5"
Depth: 
36"
$12,250
Available
5393
circa 1900

with short flared lip above a compressed body over a cylindrical foot; adorned overall in a deep cobalt blue glaze with raised floral vine and bold acanthus leaves; good antique condition with overall wear; no visible repairs or cracks; some chipping, rubbing and craquelure to glaze commensurate with age

Height: 
15"
Diameter: 
25"
$4,800
Available
5385
1950s

a pair of Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) mid-century modern alabaster table lamps in a sculpted flame design of polished white alabaster with veins of black; raised on oval ebonized wooden bases; good vintage condition with minor chipping; professionally rewired and bases re-painted

Height: 
15.5" (top of alabaster)
Width: 
6"
Depth: 
4.75"
$4,850
Available
5382
1990s

each with round beveled central plate within a scalloped mirrored frame of reverse-etched panels; label to back 'Uttermost';  good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; light wear to frame

Depth: 
3.25"
Diameter: 
32"
$5,400
Available
5103
1810

each with incurved back sloping to join a tight seat flanked by bowed arms ending in swan neck terminals; raised on cabriole legs; adorned overall with giltwood acanthus leaves, bellflowers and scrollwork; professionally restored with refreshed paint and gilding; overall even wear and patina; newly upholstered

Height: 
36"
Seat height: 
16.5" (arm: 25")
Width: 
23.5"
Depth: 
24.5"
$12,250
Available

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