the gadroon lip above a cup-shaped bowl adorned with 4 masks joined by plump garland festoons all raised on a splayed base; minor wear; hairline crack to base.
the long neck with bulbous mid-section of carved foliate motifs; raised on a tripartite base on 3 scrolled feet; restored condition.
the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery; overall wear and chipping to painted surface
a tall and fantastic pair of sculptural arm chairs, each with tall back above a bucket seat flanked by outscrolled arms; raised on splayed walnut supports with a single wishbone support on the reverse; sturdy and stable with new upholstery; professionally refinished
Jules Leleu (French 1883-1961); executed in a well-figured tiger-mahogany with mahogany secondary wood, having a shaped top, above the four drawer case with chromed pulls all flanked by two doors; raised on splayed supports with chrome sabots; a similar model can be seen in Yvonne Brunhammer, Le Style 1925, Editions Baschet et Cie, Paris, p. 45 & Francoise Siriex, The House of Leleu pgs. 46, 47; excellent vintage condition with refinished surface
each composed of a metal frame with wooden top and side panels; fitted with 2 metal faux-bamboo doors with antiqued mirrored panels; excellent restored condition with replaced tops
the large round 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; purchased in 2022 from the estate of antique dealer 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
the wide bowl with flared lip above a tapering body all raised on a raised foot; the underside with recessed frosted geometric design; excellent condition.
the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket-weave bowl; minor wear; excellent condition.
the inset glass top within a chrome frame with geometric openwork apron; good condition with minor overall wear
the long inset glass top within a molded brass border; raised on a black metal base joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent condition with overall minor wear
the original mirrored top above an openwork frieze raised on exaggerated openwork cabriole supports; overall even rubbing to gilded surface; antiquing and surface wear to mirrored top
centering a convex mirror within a brass frame surrounded by lively cut brass foliage; later mirror; wear and patina to metal; possibly once fitted with a clock
the squared top above a conforming body fitted with a single tambour door; the arching apron joining four columnar supports above a lower shelf; raised on compressed bulbous feet; restored condition
the solid cabinet with rectangular top above an apron with applied bosses and star motifs over a body fitted with 2 doors adorned with bodly-scaled raised stars; raised on elegant splayed supports
the serpentine top above a bome body fitted with two drawers raised on cabriole supports; adorned overall with a well-executed chinoiserie decoration on an unusual teal ground; refreshed surface; good antique condition
the gray marble top resting on an open iron-work base with 8 over-scaled double c-scrolled supports adorned with bold gilt-tole leaves; overall oxidation; later top
the well-detailed study of a Parisian room interior depicting a staircase and entitled "Escalier" in rich layered colors; with new Art Nouveau style giltwood frames; plate is in good clean condition
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.
the shaped top wit 2 zinc-lined compartments over a deep apron; raised on cabriole supports joined by a shaped stretcher; excellent restored condition
the lively carved rocaille crest with plump fruit and Hoho bird cascading over the rectangular frame adorned with meandering floral festoons; overall patina and rubbing to gilded surface; later beveled plate
the large crystal sphere resting on a classically-inspired bronze tripod stand adorned with rams head masks joined by swag festoons all ending in paw feet; all over a shaped stepped base; probably a marriage of the orb and base; overall patina and rubbing; glass orb is free of chips and cracks
the abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; excellent vintage condition with only minor discoloration to paper; new acid-free matte; later cerused oak frame; with illegible signature
Throughout the week, we are going to share some of my favorites here at the gallery. Today is this remarkable, superb quality Murano clear glass lantern by Seguso,
William Stanisich Watercolors and other works presented by epoca Artist Statement: Why A Signature Style? by William Stanisich. I am drawn to specific light and idiosyncratic forms whenever I encounter them. A few years ago I had a recognition scene. I had been working to capture the light and inner forms of a number of places around the world. But what could be more idiosyncratic and inexhaustible than Land's End? [..] Two distinct series of Milos paintings are included in this website. I have been to Greece six times, never trying to recover antiquity but always seeking clarity and radiance. [..] I love to paint the Night. The first two series of watercolors in this website play with ambiguous spaces and veiled or insolent color, all at Night, which is itself ecstatic and sinister.
