a beautiful example of Gustavian furniture having a well-figured top with canted corners with similalry veneered side panels; the front fitted with 3 graduated drawers with tumbling block and geometric parquetry veneer; raised on tapering quadrangular supports with gilt-bronze mounts; good antique condition; professionally refinished; small areas of replaced veneer
the cup-shaped bowl raised on a flared foot; with a hand-painted band of floral stems and fruit with gilt highlights
the shaped lacquered antique tray (circa 1890) with Chinoiserie decoration centering a floral bouquet surrounded by birds and butterflies; raised on a faux bamboo gilt metal stand (circa 1940); good condition with crackling to lacquer and overall even wear and patina
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing to gilded surface; no chips or cracks; foliate bands of different hues
this rare find was originally used as a traveling table in British Colonial India where the hinged base would fold for easy travel and fitted with a removable top; the rectangular top with canted corners and ogee edge centering a brass inlaid foliate medallion within a meandering inlaid foliate vine perimeter band; raised on a hinged conforming base with reticulated apron and arabesque spandrels all joined by a reticulated lower stretcher; good antique condition; professionally refinished and cleaned; inlay all intact; top now affixed to base
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
high quality antique hand-forged andirons having barley twist shafts topped with gadrooned brass finials all raised on a scrolled openwork base; good antique condition with nice overall patina and wear
the center support of simulated drapery and bow; emanating 6 double-scrolled candlearms; the whole tapering to a grape cluster pendant surrounded by openwork foliate motifs; rewired.
the hand-tooled leather top with incurved front above an apron fitted with five drawers; raised on reeded support ending in brass casters; good antique condition; new antiqued leather top with gilt hand-tooling
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 sturdy aluminum frame with adjustable back rest; raised on graceful splayed supports
The Marbro Lamp Company was established by Morris Markoff and his brother (Mar-bro) after World War II in the garment district of Los Angeles. While specializing in a wide selection of antiques and decorative accessories, they are best known for their high quality lamps. Lamp parts were sourced from all over the world, but always assembled in their LA shop; this fine example of a thickly modeled faceted crystal lamp with gilt-metal mounts; no chips or cracks; rewired
the solid oak circular top above a carved apron adorned with Jacobean motifs all raised on four turned supports ending in block feet all joined by perimeter stretchers; structurally sturdy with pegged construction; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; overall wear and patina
the open back with carved Greek Key rail above reeded downscrolled arms with foliate carving; all raised on curule form legs joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition with deep patina and overall even wear; minor wear to upholstery
each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded apron flanked by scrolled arms and uprights with acanthus carving; raised on reeded and fluted supports with acanthus collar and ending in a spheroid foot; wear and patina to refreshed painted surface; sturdy frame and good antique condition with new upholstery
the mid-century Murano chandelier of shimmering clear glass having a central glass post supporting a ribbed canopy; all over a scalloped bowl ending in a floral pendant; the bowl emanating three downward-facing ribbed conical shades fitted with standard sockets; featuring three large sunflower stems, three floral stems and three curved leaves; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; no missing elements; professionally rewired
characterized by its simplified, geometric forms, elongated facial features, and mask-like appearance it features stylized marquis-shaped eyes, a prominent nose forming a blade-like shape, and a small mouth, all over a long, cylindrical neck and square plinth; finely carved and finished from a block of rosso allicante marble; overall even wear with chipping to base
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 square tapered column of well-figured rock crystal, having four sides and a pyramidal top; resting on a lacquered base; good antique condition with no chips or cracks to crystal; some lifting to veneers on bases.
Rock crystal is the purest variety of Quartz and is transparent and colorless. Its name derives from the Greek term krustallos meaning 'ice' and is the sister gemstone to colorful varieties of quartz, such as amethyst and citrine.
beautifully crafted vase by master wood turning artist, Larry Witt. Witt is a Southwest artist whose works appear in many galleries, and is collected worldwide. He composes his pieces using many different species of wood. Using no dyes or stains, Witt's pieces are defined by their natural coloration. Signed "Witt 95-186" as well as markings for the types of wood used (Bloodwood, Maple and Walnut); an exceptional artisan bowl; in good vintage condition with no missing elements;
the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.
the lushly painted still life depicting a woven basket full of finely painted bearded irises, parrot tulips, hydrangeas and peonies with discreetly painted bees and a snail; all resting on a draped table; good antique condition; signed lower left: M. Luber München; height: 36" (overall) 26.75" (canvas), width: 28" (overall) 18.5" (canvas); Max Luber (1879-1950) was a German academic painter who studied and worked in Munich. His paintings primarily depict lush, dark still lifes in the Flemish style.
the lively capital with outscrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; excellent condition with later base
epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories.
Eric Petsinger:
Two things in Eric Petsinger’s life are truly memorable. The first is a day in 1968 when his mother left the house a brunette and came home a blonde. The second was opening epoca, the beautifully edited San Francisco gallery, a fixture in the San Francisco Design Center neighborhood since 2003. In epoca, Eric has created a layered inventory with a ‘something for everyone’ approach, blending American and European antiques with 20th century furnishings. Whether assisting an interior designer or an antiques enthusiast, Eric says, “Mix it up! Go ahead and put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”
