Moya Aiken
each column of alternating marble and brass discs; raised on 4 Greek key feet; rewired; excellent condition; some rubbing to metal.
the inset glass top within a chrome frame with geometric openwork apron; good condition with minor overall wear
the graduated obelisk-form body raised on 4 brass paw feet; resting on a splayed base over a brass plinth; excellent condition; rewired; shade as is
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
each with square, richly-figured macassar veneered tops cantilevered on a chrome base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to chrome; tops professionally refinished
each with oval-shaped bowl flanked by outscrolled handles all raised on a splayed oval base ending in a raised laurel leaf perimeter band; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; rubbing to gilding; no chips or cracks
a good example of American Abstract Expressionism by established contemporary artist Jan Wunderman, depicting stacked asymmetrical rock-like forms, which is rooted in the artist's nod towards nature; painted in translucent tones retaining a rich and strong color sense which is part of the artist's vocabulary; signed 'wunderman' lower left; good overall vintage condition with minor wear to the canvas; some scratches to the wooden frame
originally used as traveling tea tables for the British in India; the octagonal top with central eight-pointed star medallion surrounded by floral and foliate motifs within a foliate vine perimeter band; raised on a hinged base with arabesque spandrels; good antique condition with overall warm patina; small areas of replaced inlay; top now affixed to base
the cerused oak blackplate centering a beveled mirror flanked by 2 similar mirrors with mirrors on the reverse; fitted with a steel and chrome hinged framework; age to plates; good antique condition
from the artist: I've long been inspired by old things. The texture and play of light on a weathered surface are the things that spark my imagination. I seek to capture a building's essence in my paintings, in a time less hurried with a calmness of spirit. Their strong simple shapes inspire me to try to somehow preserve their beauty captured at a moment in time.
Michael Dunlavey is a true watercolor master learning his craft first from his father as a boy then receiving his B.A. and Masters in Art from California State University, Sacramento
each heavy candle holder surmounted by a shallow candlecup with flared lip raised on a gadrooned support above a ring of stylized leaves; all over a cylindrical base adorned with applied bosses flanked by opposing birds all ending in a splayed foot; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen; the beveled mirror plate within a giltwood frame surrounded by a chamfered mirrored border of eglomise panels; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks to glass; later beveled plate; overall even wear and rubbing to giltwood frame
in the neoclassical taste decorated in a silver and gold leaf finish; the reeded central support joined at the mid-section with a gadrooned sphere and acanthus leaf collars all above a tapering reeded base ending in a berry finial; emanating six scrolled gilt-iron candle arms supporting beaded bobeches; overall even wear and patina to new gilded surface; in good working order
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
attributed to Warren Kessler Lamps, New York est. 1939; each hand-blown columnar lamp of baluster-form with reeded shaft above a bulbous mid-section over a cylindrical pedestal and splayed foot; all resting on a gold painted metal base; each in a soft butterscotch cased glass; height: 18.5" (top of glass); good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired
attributed to Warren Kessler Lamps, New York est. 1939; each hand-blown columnar lamp of baluster-form with reeded shaft above a bulbous mid-section over a cylindrical pedestal and splayed foot; all resting on a gold painted metal base; each in a soft butterscotch cased-glass; height: 18.5" (top of glass); good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a cup-shaped ash tray; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; originally used to hold cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder; good antique condition with rich patina and minor wear; with an old split to the base
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and gilt decorated chinoiserie motifs including bird, floral and vine, architectural follies and waterscapes; good antique condition with refreshed surface; professionally restored with overall craquelure and patina; japanning possibly later
with a nod to the Napoleon III carved ropetwist stools by Fournier, this similarly carved chair in a ropetwist style with knotted feet; the framed cartouche-shaped upholstered back above a tight seat all raised on splayed supports; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; newly upholstered
California Homes Magazine visits San Francisco's South of Market Antiques Dealers in the Fall 2016 Issue
"Eric Petsinger of Epoca mingles 20th century furniture and accessories with more traditional pieces. The Pittsburgh native advises clients, “Mix it up! Go ahead, put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa, and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”
The Italian menswear brand Isaia, now occupies Frank Lloyd Wright's only San Francisco address, 140 Maiden Lane which was an early model for The Guggenheim, -Quoted within is Epoca's owner, Eric Petsinger
It’s fun to share my favorites at epoca! New to the gallery is this very cool and shimmering 8-light chandelier by Swedish glass designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. This circular chandelier has eight pie-shaped curved and textured crystal segments supported by a brass fixture. Carl Fagerlund was internationally recognized for his unique and cutting edge lighting designs at Orrefors Glassworks during the 1960’s through 70’s and I’m proud that we have a great example to share with you.
Come and see this chandelier at 1700 16th Street, San Francisco at Kansas. That’s epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques. See you soon!