the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Eduard Eichler in what was then Duchov, Bohemia. The high quality pottery and porcelain figures produced there are now referred to by the abbreviated name, "Royal Dux." Ownership of the business changed frequently over the last 150 years. Bohemia became part of Czechoslovakia which was in turn controlled first by Germany then the Soviet Union.

each clear glass cylinder adorned with applied bamboo branch work; excellent condition; rewired

Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19^th Century, and was, and still is, one of the most prolific producers of luxury porcelain

the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden landscape with pavilions and dragons; the interior fitted with a removable tray; lacking lock; professionally restored with some losses and infilling; crackling to lacquer

of impressive scale and turned from the trunk of a Jarrah wood tree, featuring a thick everted lip above a flared neck over a tapering ovoid body; all raised on a short foot; maker's label to underside 'Barrika Wood Turning, Western Australia'; good vintage condition; natural imperfections with splits and age cracks

a delightful bronze sculpture of a well-delineated sparrow perched upon a bamboo branch surrounded by cattails and reeds all emanating from a foliate ring; the whole resting on a well-figured circular black marble base; etched signature 'Lake Geneva Studio';  Lake Geneva Studio was a well-known bronze sculpture studio founded by sculptor Siri Schillios in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The studio operated from the early 1970s until the early 2000s; good vintage condition with overall warm patina

from Vizagapatam, the rectangular sandalwood box veneered in water buffalo horn with sloping top centering a lotus flower form finial; all raised on compressed spheroid horn feet; horn of a mellow green color; good antique; lacking key

the rectangular sandalwood box veneered in water buffalo horn with sloping top centering a lotus flower form finial; all raised on turned horn feet;  warpage to lid; lacking key

A pair of Royal Crown Derby vases ca. 1893 having relief gilt floral and fruit motif encircling the bodies with Art Nouveau pattern at the flared necks, all on a pink ground; each having an iron red overglaze Derby Crown mark with interlacing D's above cypher indicating year 1893; gentle wear commensurate with age including slight wear to gilding; one minuscule fleabite at lower edge of one vase; slight crazing along bottom edge of one vase.

this peaceful pastoral scene at dusk of a shepherd and his sheepdog returning their flock to the stable; Reuben LeGrande Johnston (1850-1918), was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Best known for his landscapes with animals, he was well-traveled, visiting France, Spain, England, Tangiers and Morocco. He also traveled to the American west, notably Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a member of the Society of Washington (DC) Artists, where he exhibited, in addition to the National Academy of Design; some discoloration to paper; newly matted and framed

the rolled bark edge and arching handle above an everted oblong body of simulated grained wood resting on a splayed base; weathered and chipped surface.

the well-figured top with chamfered edge; raised on scrolled supports and splayed legs joined by a lower shelf; good vintage condition; professionally refinished

the large beautifully-detailed ceramic white glazed parrot with head in profile above a well-delineated plumed body with long tail feathers; all perched upon a branch-work base with applied leaves and grapes; with underglaze blue maker's mark and paper label 'made in Italy'; good vintage condition with small areas of missing glaze; small hairline crack to one wing

Each custom bead-embellished silk pillow with gold braid and fringe; the silk reverse panel with braid detail; designed and made by Morrison & Company (metal label attached) originally sold through Baker, Knapp & Tubbs; two square and one rectangular; the rectangular pillow with water stain to reverse panel; overall good condition with beads intact 

with a large foliate spray crest above an openwork frame consisting of floral and foliate vines, C-scrolls and acanthus leaves; shipping import label on reverse for Antonio's Antiques, San Francisco; good antique condition with overall even rubbing; later mirror plate

The exuberantly carved openwork crest composed of dramatic interlacing C-scroll motifs with floral and foliate elements cascading down the sides; all surrounding the original beveled mirror plate within a relief-carved molding; warm patina and rubbing to water-gilded surface; areas of refreshed gilding; with some professional repairs to frame

well-carved giltwood wall mirror with a pagoda-form pediment above an open-work carved foliate frame; excellent antique condition with overall even rubbing to water-gilded surface; later mirror plate

Surmounted by a robust acanthus leaf crest above a shaped carved giltwood frame fitted with mirrored panels; adorned overall with cascading floral and foliate vines; nice overall patina and rubbing to gilding; some missing elements; antiquing to original plate

from the artist: Old fishing boats have always fascinated me. those on the verge of falling apart, and sinking into the sea seem to call me, and I cannot pass one by without shooting a photograph as inspiration for a future painting. I seek to capture their essence, in a time less hurried, a calmness of spirit. I want to preserve their beauty. 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 urn decorated with white, lavender and gray arabesque and Moorish motifs all on a celadon ground; adorned with finely chased gilt-bronze mounts; fitted with its original oil lamp fittings and marked 'Gebrüder Brünner, Wien'; height: 14" (top of porcelain); good antique condition with no chips or cracks; some rubbing to gilding on porcelain and bronze mounts; professionally rewired 

the well-crafted leaf of thick copper with fine veining and curled edges raised on a cluster of rings; some wear to surface.

the well-rendered leaf with thick stem flanked by 2 acorns; with a central vein emanating to the scalloped edge; patination to surface

of overall rich patina, the circular dish top with ribbed edge above a turned baluster support raised on 3 splayed legs with spheroid feet; repairs to base of support; overall age and warm patina; small age crack to top