the domed lid with finial knob resting on a bulbous body tapering to the base with a flared foot; painted overall with blue and rouge-de-fer floral clusters within diaper perimeter bands; The historic production of Faenza majolica is recognized worldwide as one of the highest moments of artistic creativity expressed through pottery.
the shapely arching crest surmounted by a floral cluster emanating floral and foliate vines cascading around the perimeter surrounding gold painted chinoiserie decoration on a black ground; good antique condition with general marks and wear commensurate with age; some shrinkage at joints
each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze with red glazed reserves; one with original label; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
each tall stick with graduated shaft adorned with foliate carving raised on a splayed tripod base with paw feet supports; excellent restored condition with wear to gilding.
each with graceful incurved padded back above an openwork rail; the bowed seat raised on cabriole supports with splayed legs at the rear all joined by a turned H-stretcher; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
each with square leather saddle-stitched seat above a Z-form chrome frame; good vintage condition with some rubbing to chrome; new leather upholstery
each assembled one-of-a-kind table composed of iron gear wheels and cogs; fitted with glass tops; good condition; professionally cleaned and sealed
each diminutive chair with upright stiles flanking an openwork splat above a drop-in upholstered seat; raised on thick legs all joined by similar openwork panels; good vintage condition with some wear to surface; newly upholstered
each shapely cache pot of overall oval-form flanked by lion-head ring handles; all raised on four shell-form supports with splayed feet; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; tarnishing and scuffs
of contrasting woods with geometric designs on all sides; fitted with brass hardware; the interior fitted with a single drawer and burlwood shelf; each with 'Mastercraft' label; excellent vintage condition; professionally refinished
each bookend capped with a head of a spartan soldier with helmet showing the crest, dome and faceplate; all resting on a square plinth; some surface abrasions and chipping
Gunnar Donald Anderson (1927-2022) was active/lived in California, New York and is known for his child portraits and advertising art. After two years of study at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco, he attended Los Angeles Art Center School and in 1951 earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. From 1951 to 1955, he worked for as an art director for two New York City based advertising agencies, before moving to San Francisco in 1955. His works are held in numerous collections nationwide and has received multiple awards.
each with rectangular top above a swag-carved apron with giltwood tassel decoration all fitted with a single drawer; raised on square tapering supports over a splayed base; excellent condition
each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; good vintage condition with new leather upholstery; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School for Arts and Crafts. He led a successful design business until his death in 1994 working with such designers as Poul Kjaerholm and Bodil Kjaer
each well-executed plaque of impressive scale depicting a moody forest scene and a tranquil lake setting; all within custom ebonized moulded frames with giltwood slips; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks to ceramic; minor professional repair to one frame
each of chic Italian design with arbalète crest rail above an openwork splat joining an upholstered seat; raised on gracefully splayed supports; professionally refinished; minor wear to surface; reupholstered
each of whimsical butterfly form and labeled 'farfalla' having chromed steel frames encircled by six lights and issuing curved arms ending in circular discs; good vintage condition; professionally cleaned and rewired
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a U-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved X-form stretcher; professionally restored with warm patina and new leather upholstery
each with chrome back plate fitted with three glass "ice block" shaped elements of radiating form; the two outer elements are removable; professionally rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; some patina to chrome
the semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with mother-of-pearl inlay over a similar openwork apron with mother-of pearl inlay and turned elements creating an intricate latticework; with beautifully carved spandrels above turned feet; the benches display the skill of the Damascus craftsmen of this time; excellent condition with only minor repairs; new leather upholstery
each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with minor marks and wear; The G Plan Story: G Plan can trace its roots back to 1898, when Ebenezer Gomme began handcrafting furniture in his workshop. In 1953, his grandson Donald launched the G Plan brand and with it a post-war furniture revolution. Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century.
each custom made chair by Lx Rossi with in-curved sloping back cascading down to outscrolled terminals; flanked by a bowed loose cushion over a plain frieze apron all resting on tapering turned supports; the frame veneered in a taupe-colored shagreen; excellent condition; newly upholstered
each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on tapering supports; drawer interiors of solid oak; John Stuart furniture labels inside drawers; professionally refinished
the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist giltwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; 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; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; new taupe leather upholstery with saddle-stitch detailing.
