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
each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage; good antique condition with overall minor wear
each tall and finely crafted fluted bronze hall tree adorned with finely detailed gilt-bronze neoclassical decoration with berry finials, bows, ribbons, and tassels centering a trophy with lyre; the dramatic medusa mask emanating writhing snakes (for coats) with coiled snakes further down the shaft (for umbrellas); all over a square openwork base; purchased in 1994 from Leah's Antique Gallery, New York City (receipt attached); in good antique condition with minor wear to gilding and bronze; some oxidation to bases
the cartouche-shaped mirror within an elaborate giltwood frame of C-scrolls, rocaille, and floral carving; good antique condition with refreshed gilding; overall even wear
this Impressive 18th Century French Régence Ormolu-mounted rosewood-veneered commode signed 'JB Hedouin' Master Cabinetmaker, Paris; featuring a bombé-form body fitted with four drawers of herringbone parquetry inlay with oak secondary structure; retaining its original ormolu and hardware all of grand scale and typical of the rocaille period; the original 1938 Catalog Label on reverse; professionally restored with some veneer replacements; French polished and bronze lightly cleaned; good antique condition; later marble top.
the shapely arching crest surmounted by a floral cluster emanating floral and foliate vines cascading around the perimeter surrounding gold painted chinoiserie decoration on a black ground; good antique condition with general marks and wear commensurate with age; some shrinkage at joints
each bulbous lamp with glass encased gilded surface adorned with rococo figures; excellent condition; rewired; lampshades as is.
each large tapering vessel finely decorated with naturalistic paintings in enamel of parrots on flower laden branches with gilt accents; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; minor wear to gilt; now mounted as lamps
one of the prettiest pairs of chinese lamps that we have had in our inventory; each of slender baluster form adorned with gilt meandering floral vines; raised on a turned giltwood base; excellent condition with minor even wear; rewired
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.
the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist giltwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; furniture carved in this manner is generally associated with the Parisian upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier, who supplied at least one carved rope stool to the Musée National du Château de Compiègne; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; new taupe leather upholstery with saddle-stitch detailing.
with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; finely and realistically decorated; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patination
the shaped faux marble top above a bombe-form case fitted with 2 drawers over 2 doors all raised on cabriole legs; the whole painted with foliate vines and floral garlands on a muted butter-yellow ground; refreshed surface with overall even wear
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
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
of faceted translucent white opaline glass, each with long neck above a waisted mid-section over a bell-shaped base; no chips or cracks; rewired; patination to brass fittings; new shades as is.
each with curvaceous opening with pinched lip above a cup-shaped body attached to a loop handle; raised on a circular base; professional repair to handle and lip; some wear and fine crackling to glaze.
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 framed cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled padded arms; the scalloped apron with rocaille and foliate carving all raised on cabriole supports with incurved feet; restored with new upholstery.
each heavy candle holder surmounted by a shallow candlecup with flared lip raised on a gadrooned support above a ring of stylized leaves; all over a cylindrical base adorned with applied bosses flanked by opposing birds all ending in a splayed foot; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
each of good proportion the ribbon crest above an oval caned back over a serpentine caned seat flanked by open arms; all raised on turned fluted supports ending in toupie feet; good restored condition with professionally restored finish with newly upholstered loose cushions; cane in overall good condition; caned seats replaced
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
With a nod to forties-era glam, we pair a sophisticated Regency style bar cart with a signature cocktail from New York's Legendary "Stork Club". While this may not be your standard holiday cocktail, it's definitely an impressive drink to serve guests this season! A sophisticated French 1940's Regency Style Ebonized And Bronze Mounted Drinks Cart In The Manner Of Maison Jansen, Paris 1940's and "The French 75" cocktail.
In honor of International Women's Day, epoca highlight's the work of an amazing mid-century female sculptor, Joanna Gichner Kendall. Joanna Gichner Kendall (b. 1899, Baltimore, MD. d. April 20, 1989) A portrait sculptor, she fulfilled numerous commissions for portrait busts of notables, including President John F. Kennedy and Will Rogers .