the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
the parents and chick each with expressive face; overall even patination
the diver in a cantilever pose just as he is pushing off from the diving block; unsigned; minor wear to surface paint
each heavy candlestick with hand-hammered shaft below a circular cup; all resting in a circular splayed base; good vintage condition with overall even wear; some scuffs and abrasions
the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery; overall wear and chipping to painted surface
the wide cup-shaped bowl with everted lip resting on a flared base; adorned overall with white relief decoration of classical motifs; excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
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from the Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory (founded 1824) each rectilinear vase with flared neck above a tapering body ending in a splayed foot; hand decorated overall with vibrant floral and foliate vines; maker's mark to underside; now drilled and mounted as lamps; with custom giltwood caps and bases; professionally rewired; only minor wear from use
a modern interpretation of the neoclassical folding campaign chair; with brushed steel frame fitted with solid bronze finials and paw feet; excellent condition with overall even wear
great set of American 1960's pottery, set of 3 vessels with mustard and brown glaze over an olive green ground; each with maker's marks to underside; excellent vintage condition with minor overall wear; no chips or cracks
with high and enclosed hollowed-out back above a loose cushion seat; resting on wooden legs joined by an H-stretcher; excellent vintage condition; newly upholstered; the Porter's chair was placed at the front door to be used by a household servant who awaited a visitor's knock. The design enveloped the servant for warmth and protection from the cold breezes as the door was opened and closed.
of solid gilt-bronze in the timeless neoclassical style favored by Louis XVI of France and revitalized by Maison Jansen in the 20th Century; the inset oxidized mirrored top with reeded apron and raised on reeded supports joining a similar lower shelf; good vintage condition with minor overall wear
a rococo style mirror with a modern twist; the oval plate within a gilt-metal frame consisting of lively C-scrolls and foliate sprays; excellent vintage condition with overall even wear to newly gilded surface
this stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements; rewired with 6 chandelier bulbs with a maximum of 60 watts each; excellent vintage condition with no chips or missing crystals
the tall slender ewer with pinched spout above an ovoid body with graceful looped handle; all in a luminous raku glaze with areas of teal showing through; typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
each half-round top with cross-banded border above a conforming central cabinet and upper drawer; raised on tapered rectangular legs; professionally refinished; small veneer replacements, ht. 33 1/4, wd. 37, dp. 18 7/8 in
of two-toned burl maple and walnut, the round sunburst veneered top above a conforming body with two hinged doors all adorned in a burl diamond veneer; excellent vintage condition with refinished surface
the lively capital with outscrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; excellent condition with later base
appears to be a one-of-a-kind, shop-made bronze table in the neoclassical taste fitted with two glass shelves with openwork Greek Key apron and gallery; would make a great bar; the heavy and solid frame with charming hand-made imperfections
nice collection of vintage Royal Haeger pottery vessels; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside; good vintage condition with overall minor wear, minor chipping to lower edge; some craquelure to glaze
nice collection of vintage Royal Haeger pottery vessels; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside; good vintage condition with overall minor wear
always fun to see a new take on a classical design, this brass mirror inspired by Thomas Chippendale with its goose neck or broken arch pediment crest, reeded frame and floret details; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina
A Holiday Homage To The Stylish Art of Darkness: Sophisticated 1940's French Drinks Cabinet in Black Glass with Peach-Color Mirrored Border and a Noirish Apertif, Blackberry Kir Royale!