a good example of American Abstract Expressionism by established contemporary artist Jan Wunderman, depicting stacked asymmetrical rock-like forms, which is rooted in the artist's nod towards nature; painted in translucent tones retaining a rich and strong color sense which is part of the artist's vocabulary; signed 'wunderman' lower left; good overall vintage condition with minor wear to the canvas; some scratches to the wooden frame
originally used as traveling tea tables for the British in India; the octagonal top centering a large stylized floral medallion surrounded foliate stems all within a perimeter border of a meandering foliate vine; raised on a hinged base with arabesque spandrels; good antique condition with overall warm patina; small replacements to inlay; two spandrels on base replaced; top now affixed to base
each handcrafted whimsical tile depicting expressive frogs amidst long grasses; all in a mottled brown glaze; two tiles signed 'Ontko' (Janet Ontko, California); good vintage condition with no breaks.
Janet Ontko is inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman Movement. The honesty of the materials, the look of the clay, the touch of the potter, and the return to the craft tradition compelled Janet to develop her own signature style. Her line of award-winning tiles and sculptures incorporates her love of gardening and nature.
each tall vase of ovoid form with short neck above an ovoid body; the luminous glass with subtle white streaking; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; with foil labels
the realistically and finely turned and carved life-size hat of well-figured burl and maple wood, with telescope (flat) crown above an incised trim band all over a wide undulating brim; signed and dated 'Johan Michelsen '91 #85' (an early example of his hat carvings, 85th hat to be produced); small repair to crown.
the square clear glass plate resting on a nickel plated base consisting of 4 upturned supports over 4 downturned legs; minor patination to metal.
with giltwood neck above a turned columnar body of nicely figured Carrara marble all over a giltwood base; good vintage condition with minor chipping to edges; re-wired; neck and base re-gilded
from his Potrero Hill studio, San Francisco artist Bill Stanisich would lay down his brush and gaze down onto Yerba Buena Island, the Bay Bridge and surrounding water. What he saw was ever-changing so he decided to capture on paper the various moods of mother nature. On still, clear nights, the water was a sheet of glass and Yerba Buena Island's silhouette soaked up the darkness creating a black void, while the tips of the Bay Bridge Towers emitted beacons of light in the distance. When it rained, vague shadows were barely visible through the wet, dark skies.
each with elegant flared neck flanked by clear aventurine glass handles all above a tapering body resting on a lobed aventurine splayed base; all over a conforming gilt-metal plinth; excellent condition; rewired; new lampshades as is.
a stylish pair of italian white-glazed urns with over-scaled flared reticulated neck over a bulbous mid-section with raised foliate decoration; raised on a splayed base resting on a black lacquer wooden plinth; excellent vintage condition with custom wooden base; rewired
each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze with red glazed reserves; one with original label; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
each of thick aubergine glass with gold inclusions over a lobed base; rewired
excellent condition; rewired
each bulbous lamp with frosted overlay on a clear gold ground; the frosted glass finely etched exposing the gold luster glass beneath cresting a perimeter band of classical figures; raised on giltwood bases; height: 13" (top of glass) 24.5 (top of shade); minor wear and rubbing to glass surface; no chips or cracks; professionally rewired
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 short flared neck above an elongated body tapering at the base; adorned overall with raised thistle branches in white glass on a coral ground; excellent condition; no chips or cracks; minor wear to underside, circa 1960's
the circular padded back with floral carved crest rail above padded arms over s-scrolled supports; joining a generous bowed seat and apron with foliate carving; raised on turned fluted supports; overall even wear and rubbing to refreshed paint and gilding; with new puddy-colored boar skin upholstery
the rectangular upholstered seat above a scalloped Moorish-style apron all raised on cabriole legs ending in a trifid foot; overall warm patina to surface; newly upholstered with sturdy frame
the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; with rich dark patina; good antique condition with minor wear
Of large scale, the well-delineated and intricately carved head of a bear with hat motif lid; the expressive face with glass eyes and large snout; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina
How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open mouth and floppy ears all above raised paws; covered overall with a well-delineated coat; good antique condition with minor wear and nice patina; the hinge with some movement
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
of good scale and quality, circa 1930; each high back dining chair with beige leather upholstery and birdseye maple frame, for S.Hille & Co, London, consisting of two arm and six side chairs, having a vasiform splat above a tight seat; raised on graceful splayed supports; professionally refinished; minor wear and patina to later leather upholstery;
When you’re in the mood for something dark with a touch of mystery this holiday, may we suggest, Black Manhattans served on MidCentury Nickel-Plated And Black Glass Drinks Cart. So classic, so chic!