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5483
1950s

in the Neoclassical taste, each well-constructed, custom made cabinet with satinwood and mahogany veneers and exotic wood inlay; centering a single curved door opening to an interior shelf; the tops adorned overall with radiating fan decoration within a scalloped inlaid border; the sides with intricate urn-form marquetry panels and crossbanding; all raised on square tapering supports; good condition with professionally restored finish; minor veneer replacements

Height: 
33"
Width: 
39"
Depth: 
19.25"
$11,800
Available
5298
1950s

the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist gilwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; needing upholstered seat.

Seat furniture carved in this manner is generally associated with the Parisian upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier, who supplied at least one carved rope stool to the Musée National du Château de Compiègne.

Height: 
16" (seat unfinished)
Diameter: 
25"
$3,700
Available
5465
dated 1998

of graceful form with double-baluster support above a ribbed bowl emanating six S-shaped arms supporting ribbed bobeches; with acid-etched signature to bowl; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired for US voltage

Diameter: 
27.5"
Drop: 
28"
$7,650
Sold
60560
1990s

the octagonal forest-green marble top with painted inlaid scrollwork surrounded by floral and foliate decoration; all raised on a neoclassical style Michael Taylor faux stone cross tripod lyre base; overall good condition with some minor chips to base; minor even wear to top

Height: 
28.5"
Width: 
58.5"
Depth: 
58.5"
$11,500
Available
5430
vases 1920's

each tall vase with flaring neck above a bulbous body ending in a splayed foot; adorned overall with hand-painted lappet perimeter bands and floral vines; raised on custom wooden painted bases; good condition with one professionally repaired chip to underside of lip; professionally rewired 

Height: 
19.5" (top of ceramic) 31.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7.25"
$4,450
Available
5448
dated 1989

the large ovoid vessel tapering to the base; adorned overall with geometric gilt decoration all on a black matte ground; good condition with minor overall wear and rubbing; no chips or cracks

Height: 
20"
Diameter: 
14"
$2,200
Available
5439
vases circa 1900

each of shapely baluster form with flaring neck above a bulbous body with a flared foot; hand-painted overall with iron-red floral and foliate vines and clusters with flying birds on the rear; raised on wooden bases; good overall condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired

Height: 
17.25" (top of ceramic). 28.25" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7.5"
$4,750
Available
5424
Vases: Early 20th Century Lamps: 1950's

Attributed to Samson, Paris; each trumpet form vase with bulbous mid-section adorned overall with graceful meandering floral vines; now mounted as lamps on gilt-metal bases; excelllent condition with no visible chips or cracks; professionally cleaned and rewired

Height: 
18.5" (top of porcelain)
Diameter: 
10.5"
$7,850
Sold
5416
circa 1910

the ovoid pot with short neck above a tapering body adorned with carved relief decoration depicting parrots; patina and fine craquelure to glazed surface; repaired chip to inside of lip

Height: 
8"
Diameter: 
8.5"
$875
Available
5403
circa 1910

the well-defined athlete with contorted body about to begin his throw; with beautifully delineated face, hands and feet wearing sheer, form-fitting shirt and shorts; excellent condition with only minor wear; some discoloration 

Height: 
9.5"
Width: 
7"
Depth: 
5.5"
$2,400
Available

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