Of Neo-gothic style and large scale with a protruding cornice carved with a meandering foliate vine; above an openwork body with trefoil and quatrefoil pierced reserves over a pointed trefoil arch; good solid condition with shrinkage at joints; chips to wood and wear and patina to surface; fitted with large steel hooks on the reverse for hanging
the rectangular hinged lid fitted with a flush-mounted handle over a conforming body flanked by solid brass bail handles; all resting on a later detached stand; adorned overall with brass perimeter strapping and decorative brass inlay; good antique condition commensurate with age; overall wear and patina; brass strapping with indentations and wear; professionally refinished; new custom-made stand
Moya Aiken
the rectangular top with quarter-round molded edge above a fluted apron; raised on turned columnar supports ending in block feet all joined by perimeter stretchers; structurally sturdy with pegged construction; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; overall wear and patina
of superb quality with a rich patina, the solid mahogany oval top centering an inlaid shell motif with satinwood perimeter band and stringing; all resting on turned supports ending in pad feet; fitted with swing legs on either side with large knuckle joints constructed within the frame; the half-round leaves raise with wrought-iron hinges allowing the table to function as a breakfast table, serving piece, end table or game table; Dimensions: 29.5" H x 38.75" W x 14.75" D (Closed) 49.5" L (Open) Condition: Good overall antique condition with signs of age and use including some surface abras
the oval antique plate within a molded slip surrounded by exuberantly-carved reticulated foliate scroll-work; patination to gilding; excellent restored condition; later plate
From the artist: "Old fishing boats have always fascinated me. Those on the verge of falling apart, and sinking into the sea seem to call me, and I cannot pass one by without shooting a photograph as inspiration for a future painting. I seek to capture their essence, in a time less hurried, a calmness of spirit. I want to preserve their beauty."
Michael Dunlavey is a true watercolor master learning his craft first from his father as a boy then receiving his B.A. and Masters in Art from California State University, Sacramento.
in a deep brown lacquer finish; the openwork lattice back and sides flanking a tight seat; with sloping arms joining a channeled apron all raised on gently splaying supports; good vintage condition; professionally refinished a reupholstered
the round top with inset hand-tooled leather surface above a plain frieze apron; all raised on elegant splayed supports joined by an openwork ebonized stretcher; the top slides open to reveal fabric-covered compartments; good antique condition with wear and patina; areas of replaced veneer; later fabric to interior
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 3-sided top above a paneled conforming body centering double-doors fitted with a solid brass latch; John Van Koert was a prominent New York designer who helped promote the fascination with Danish modern furnishings in the 1950's. In 1954, he was exhibition director of ''Design in Scandinavia,'' at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, introducing modern Scandinavian design to Americans. Mr. Van Koert's furniture designs for Drexel, were represented by prominent department stores such as Macy's and Bloomingdale's; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina; patina to brass
constructed of finely crafted interlocking fallow deer antlers; the front-facing coronets adorned with relief carvings of a dog, boar, deer and ibis; all raised on wooden casters; good solid condition with overall even wear and patina; professionally reupholstered.
In two parts, the top section with molded crown over three short drawers above three graduated long drawers, the base with three long drawers all supported on bracket feet; later pierced brass bat pulls; crossbanded inlay to drawer edges; overall good solid antique condition appropriate to age; overall wear and patina; areas of replaced veneer; shrinkage to oak side panels; professionally refinished
an impressively long bench ideal for a hallway or bedroom, in the Baroque taste with rectangular upholstered tight seat above an ornate and symmetrically carved openwork apron with shell motifs flanked by lively scrollwork; all raised on scrolled supports terminating in acanthus leaves over a lobed foot; all joined by cross stretchers; overall dark patina with subtle areas of gilding; professionally restored with refreshed finish; one stretcher replaced; good solid condition; newly upholstered
each painted with joyous spontaneity successfully mixing the dreamlike and the realistic featuring three beach scenes with dramatic skies and figures scurrying around beached boats; signed 'Ritter' lower left; excellent condition; professionally framed; Laszlo Ritter was a self taught impressionist painter. The Hungarian uprising in 1956 precipitated Ritter's bid for freedom and safety in England at age seventeen. Ritter spent his early years studying the Masters and learning their techniques.
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 Italian menswear brand Isaia, now occupies Frank Lloyd Wright's only San Francisco address, 140 Maiden Lane which was an early model for The Guggenheim, -Quoted within is Epoca's owner, Eric Petsinger
