a serenely rendered still life depicting a lush table-scape with an exotic pineapple, symbolizing hospitality, resting on a metal tray all amid a large urn and wine glasses; good condition; illegibly signed and dated lower right; all within the original ebonized wooden frame with gold slip
this peaceful pastoral scene at dusk of a shepherd and his sheepdog returning their flock to the stable; Reuben LeGrande Johnston (1850-1918), was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Best known for his landscapes with animals, he was well-traveled, visiting France, Spain, England, Tangiers and Morocco. He also traveled to the American west, notably Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a member of the Society of Washington (DC) Artists, where he exhibited, in addition to the National Academy of Design; some discoloration to paper; newly matted and framed
with exuberant rocaille crest flanked by foliate scrolls at the corners; with rocaille carving at the base; good antique condition with overall even patination to gilding
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 large mahogany oval tray centering am impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand; excellent restored condition
the thick and robust beechwood frame with silver-gilt accents surrounding the original antiqued mirror plate; excellent antique condition with well-patinated mirror plate
produced by one of the leading pottery companies of the late 19th century, the fluted column with stepped cap and base; good condition with overall even wear; some chipping to glaze
one of the prettiest pairs of chinese lamps that we have had in our inventory; each of slender baluster form adorned with gilt meandering floral vines; raised on a turned giltwood base; excellent condition with minor even wear; rewired
the well-carved Corinthian capital with faux marble top adorned overall with outscrolled acanthus leaves below scrolling volutes; all raised on a later square wooden plinth; remnants of label from Tony Duquette Collections sale, Christie's Auction House, Los Angeles, 2001, image can be seen in the book "Tony Duquette" by Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson, pg. 216; good solid condition with overall wear and patina; some shrinkage
