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
of cornucopia form with flared candle holder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Taylor, San Francisco; later plinth; overall patina and wear; refreshed gilding
each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; each vase with a finely-rendered gilded neoclassical scene; no chips or cracks; overall even wear to glaze
with goose neck pediment above a glazed cabinet resting on a base fitted with a single drawer over two doors; nicely decorated overall with various scenes; areas of refreshed gilding and paint; good antique condition
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions; good sturdy condition with overall minor wear and rich patina; refreshed surface; caning intact
the long seat of slatted wood flanked by incurved arms with ball-form handholds; raised on a folding scissors double base; the term Savonarola derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to sit in the convent of San Marco in Florence. The chair is named for the Italian Renaissance religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola; wear and patina to surface; movement to hinged frame; 2 ball-form handles replaced
each large-scaled curule bench with semi-detached seat flanked by flared openwork arms with turned double-baluster stretchers; all raised on down-scrolled supports ending in paw feet all joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition; professionally restored with refinished surface and new upholstery
each tall ribbed vase painted overall with floral and foliate stems resting on a pierced brass base; good antique condition with overall fine craquelure; rewired
the flaring neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; with minor wear to surface.
the tall braided handle joining a tapering body of a simulated weaved basket; weathered painted surface with lichen deposits.
the lovely scene of 4 boys engaged in racing pond boats; as published by the Salon de Paris; plate impression around the image; new giltwood frame.
a handsome pair of framed sea charts of the coasts of Great Britain by Captain Greenvile Collins; minor foxing; with later matte and ebonized wooden frame London, 1781
with short flaring neck above a voluptuous body over a flared foot; excellent condition.
with rectangular shelf above a dramatically scrolling body adorned with an over-scaled acanthus leaf ending in a scrolling volute; patination to gilding.
Each with rolled lip above a compressed lobed body all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; chips and weather surface
each half-round moulding with floral and foliate carved reserves surrounding a beaded inner slip; with later antiqued plates; rubbing to gilding.
the cartouche-shaped mirror within an elaborate giltwood frame of C-scrolls, rocaille, and floral carving; good antique condition with refreshed gilding; overall even wear
with pinched spout above a portly body with squared handle; all in a controlled dolomit glaze over brown in a striped pattern; signed 'Ceramano Hand Albeit' to underside; excellent vintage condition with minor surface rubbing.
minor overall weathered surface
designed in the Regency taste from Vizagapatam, India, the two sarcphogus-shaped sandalwood boxes with hinged lids adorned with fine penwork detailing; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina
the splayed top centering a tranquil landscape scene; resting on a conforming body raised on gilt metal feet and flanked by bold ring handles; overall wear.
the oval antique plate within a molded slip surrounded by exuberantly-carved reticulated foliate scroll-work; patination to gilding; excellent restored condition; later plate
the covered vase characterized by its lidded design and prominent handles; adorned overall with classical decoration and is based on the ancient Roman "Warwick Vase" known for its Bacchic ornament; good antique condition with minor surface wear
Update: Tonight's the Opening Gala and we feel we have pretty much gotten everything together rather well. We cannot wait to see you tonight and / or through the rest of this week.