with rectangular shelf above a dramatically scrolling body adorned with an over-scaled acanthus leaf ending in a scrolling volute; patination to gilding.
each boldly-scaled urn with rolled lip above a gadrooned body all over a splayed base and square plinth; 3 urns available, 1 of lighter color; chipped and weathered surface
Each with rolled lip above a compressed lobed body all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; chips and weather surface
each with everted lip above a columnar support over a lobed mid-section; raised on a tripartite base with 3 scrolled feet; wear to paint; small replacements.
surmounted by a plumed crest; refreshed gilding and later aged mirror plate
the long neck with bulbous mid-section of carved foliate motifs; raised on a tripartite base on 3 scrolled feet; restored condition.
with serene gaze turned to the right and looking downward above a voluptuous rough-hewed seated body; excellent condition.
each with ebonized and carved reeded frame having arching backs above continuous arms raised on tapering legs; good restored condition with new upholstery; professionally refinished
a large and handsome hand-crafted antique American half-hull wooden boat builder's model of a sloop with fin keel and spade rudder all constructed of laminated mahogany in a warm honey-toned patina; mounted on the original wooden frame fitted with two eye hooks; the half-hull models were used to commemorate the launching of a vessel
the tall back with dramatic arching crest above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms all above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole supports; excellent restored condition.
with flared neck above a lobed body all raised on a square plinth; good antique condition with overall weathered and chipped surface
each with arbalète-form crest above an incurved upholstered back over a loose cushion seat; flanked by upholstered arms all raised on gadrooned uprights and legs; professionally reupholstered and refinished; good overall condition
imported from France and in three pieces, the thick rectangular top with ogee edge raised on concave supports; great for outdoor patio or interior use; some weathering and patina to surface
Made from Belgian bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an octagonal plinth. New with only minimal wear expected; table is ideal for exterior design projects. Due to the custom nature of each table, the fossil pattern will vary.
each tall stick with graduated shaft adorned with foliate carving raised on a splayed tripod base with paw feet supports; excellent restored condition with wear to gilding.
the lively capital with outscrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; excellent condition with later base
the tall braided handle joining a tapering body of a simulated weaved basket; weathered painted surface with lichen deposits.
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 gadroon lip above a cup-shaped bowl adorned with 4 masks joined by plump garland festoons all raised on a splayed base; minor wear; hairline crack to base.
the bulbous oil spot vase of translucent apricot color; minor wear to underside.
the rectangular hinged top of well figured burlwood above a conforming body of similar veneer; with elongated hexagonal nickel plated handle.
each robust pinecone finial with dramatically textured surface; mounted on later russet-colored painted turned wooden bases; wear and patination to surface (intended for indoor use)
supporting 5 candle cups; adorned overall with crystal pendants; excellent condition; rewired
the writhing swimming fish with imbricated scales; resting on a swirling wave; one minor chip to tail.
We will set out to demystify the sometimes esoteric world of buying and decorating with antiques.
ASID Members: Everyone who buys or uses furniture, who makes, designs, or sells it, collectors, architects, decorators and students (ASID Members only, please)
Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. Epoca 1700 16th Street San Francisco
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