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a charming french art nouveau rectangular jewel box with brass and copper inlay
60164
late 19th century

the rectangular hinged lid framed by a brass inlaid border surrounding floral vines; the body inlaid with fine floral and foliate brass stringing; the red velvet lined interior with removable tray; restored condition.

Height: 
3 3/4"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
7 1/2"
$1,375
Available
a handsome and boldly-scaled english neoclassical style brass ovoid-shaped two-handled covered coal bucket
2240
19th century

the domed chased lid with embossed husk band and pinecone finial; the ovoid body flanked by bale handles raised on 3 anthemion-topped paw feet; wear and indentations.

Height: 
22"
Width: 
14 1/2"
Depth: 
12"
$1,750
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a well-rendered set of 4 european hand-colored pineapple engravings
1922
3 of 18th century, 1 of 19th century

each meticulously detailed engraving depicting various pineapple species; minor discoloration; with later acid-free mattes and giltwood frames.

Height: 
21"
Width: 
16 3/4"
Available
an exotic english of hand-colored pineapple engraving
1926
19th century

an english 19th century chromolithograph; a well-rendered picture depicting a hand-colored pineapple; ; minor discoloration; later acid-free matte and gilt-wood frame.

Height: 
15"
Width: 
12 1/2"
$725
Available
pair of swedish gustavian style ivory painted and parcel-gilt oval-back armchairs
2189
late 19th century

each arching crest surmounted by a floral crest above an oval padded back; joining a serpentine tight seat flanked by padded arms; raised on fluted turned supports; patination to surface; excellent restored condition with new upholstery.

Height: 
40 1/2"
Seat height: 
19"
Width: 
26"
Depth: 
24"
$9,500
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pair of italian neoclassical style carved giltwood wall sconces
1667
19th century

each of demilune form surmounted by a conical-shaped top with imbricated carving; raised on a tapering fluted shaft with waisted collar; patination to surface. Made be electrified.

Height: 
24 1/4"
Width: 
7 3/4"
Depth: 
4"
$1,500
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a handsome pair of  french stone lithographs of classical figures within black reserves
1984
Circa 1820

each striking lithograph with classical figures at various pursuits on a black ground; later ebonized frames and slips with hand-wrapped linen mattes.

Height: 
20"
Width: 
25 1/2"
$1,500
Available
a handsome  set of four of French stone lithographs of classical figures within black circular reserves
1985
Circa 1820

each striking lithograph centering a black circular reserve with classical figures at various pursuits; later ebonized frames and slips with hand-wrapped linen mattes.

Height: 
13 1/2"
Width: 
13 1/2"
$2,250
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an expressive and rare english yellow ware polychromed figure of a hunting dog and hare
2059
Circa 1880

the energetic dog with head poised downward, in pursuit of a sprite rabbit bolting from a leafy knoll; one ear reglued

Height: 
7 1/2"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
4 1/2"
$1,375
Available
a good pair of french empire fruitwood and parcel-gilt armchairs with sphinx-head motifs
1716
19th century

each with rectangular framed back above half-round padded arms emanating from lotus leaf carving; raised on well-carved winged sphinx heads above a bowed seat; all over quadrangular supports terminating in robust paw feet; restored; with later boar skin.

Height: 
37"
Seat height: 
18"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
24"
$8,750
Sold

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