Peter Hamlett (American 1919-1972) signed Oil on Board, dated 1966 verso; the lush impressionist style still life painting with thick broad brushstrokes depicting a tablescape setting with a copper pot, various vegetables and a bottle of wine; signed lower left and verso and titled 'Staff of Life' Laguna Beach 1966; Born in 1919 in Mokanshan, China during a time of political unrest, Peter Hamlett, a seascape painter, left China at age 18 when he graduated from Shanghai American School.
the wide bowl with flared lip above a tapering body all raised on a raised foot; the underside with recessed frosted geometric design; excellent condition.
the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket-weave bowl; minor wear; excellent condition.
the inset glass top within a chrome frame with geometric openwork apron; good condition with minor overall wear
considered to be 'the most impressive botanical works of the period' by known art historian Anthony Blunt; new acid-free matte and giltwood frame; minor discoloration
the long inset glass top within a molded brass border; raised on a black metal base joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent condition with overall minor wear
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
the squared top above a conforming body fitted with a single tambour door; the arching apron joining four columnar supports above a lower shelf; raised on compressed bulbous feet; restored condition
the solid cabinet with rectangular top above an apron with applied bosses and star motifs over a body fitted with 2 doors adorned with bodly-scaled raised stars; raised on elegant splayed supports
the serpentine top above a bome body fitted with two drawers raised on cabriole supports; adorned overall with a well-executed chinoiserie decoration on an unusual teal ground; refreshed surface; good antique condition
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 rectangular hinged lid framed by a brass inlaid border surrounding floral vines; the body inlaid with fine floral and foliate brass stringing; the red velvet lined interior with removable tray; restored condition.
the shaped top wit 2 zinc-lined compartments over a deep apron; raised on cabriole supports joined by a shaped stretcher; excellent restored condition
the lively carved rocaille crest with plump fruit and Hoho bird cascading over the rectangular frame adorned with meandering floral festoons; overall patina and rubbing to gilded surface; later beveled plate
the large crystal sphere resting on a classically-inspired bronze tripod stand adorned with rams head masks joined by swag festoons all ending in paw feet; all over a shaped stepped base; probably a marriage of the orb and base; overall patina and rubbing; glass orb is free of chips and cracks
each depicting an etruscan urn with detail images and inscriptions written below; from the book 'Picturae Etruscorum in Vasculis' by Giovanni Battista Passeri; later French mattes and giltwood frames; excellent condition.
of asymmetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'PSM', overall oxidized surface
the well-figured marble top resting on an iron tripod frame with rope-twist perimeter ring surrounded by 3 splayed supports ending in hoof feet; joined by a shaped stretcher; excellent condition with minor wear and patina
the abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; excellent vintage condition with only minor discoloration to paper; new acid-free matte; later cerused oak frame; with illegible signature
each bulbous lamp with glass encased gilded surface adorned with rococo figures; excellent condition; rewired; lampshades as is.
each depicting a 3-story building with accompanying floor plans; each titled 'Design for a First Class Tavern'; new mattes and frames; some discoloration.
each of thick aubergine glass with gold inclusions over a lobed base; rewired
