the rectangular top with d-end flaps all with kingwood crossbanding; fitted with a single drawer with blind drawer on the reverse; raised on tapering square supports ending in casters; overall patination
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
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
high quality antique hand-forged andirons having barley twist shafts topped with gadrooned brass finials all raised on a scrolled openwork base; good antique condition with nice overall patina and wear
the thickly-modeled and tall vases in a richly-colored orange glass with clear base infused with black and white swirls; no chips or cracks
the cerused oak blackplate centering a beveled mirror flanked by 2 similar mirrors with mirrors on the reverse; fitted with a steel and chrome hinged framework; age to plates; good antique condition
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned tapering supports ending in toupie feet; fitted with neoclassical-inspired brasses; professionally refinished with some replaced and re-glued veneer to top; overall even wear and patina
from the artist: I've long been inspired by old things. The texture and play of light on a weathered surface are the things that spark my imagination. I seek to capture a building's essence in my paintings, in a time less hurried with a calmness of spirit. Their strong simple shapes inspire me to try to somehow preserve their beauty captured at a moment in time.
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
each bulbous lamp with glass encased gilded surface adorned with rococo figures; excellent condition; rewired; lampshades as is.
the ribbed lamp of silver aventurine glass; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
excellent condition; rewired
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze hardware all over a scalloped apron. adorned overall with floral and foliate inlaid olivewood reserves on a black walnut ground; good antique condition with small areas of replaced veneer; professionally refinished; some age and patina to later marble top
the thickly-modeled large vessel with exaggerated mouth above a long flaring neck over a bulbous body all in a richly-colored teal mottled drip glaze; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; original Jaru Pottery label
this hip and very comfortable high back leather-upholstered chair with paddle-form arms and raised on turned supports; new leather upholstery; excellent condition.
each of whimsical butterfly form and labeled 'farfalla' having chromed steel frames encircled by six lights and issuing curved arms ending in circular discs; good vintage condition; professionally cleaned and rewired
each with chrome back plate fitted with three glass "ice block" shaped elements of radiating form; the two outer elements are removable; professionally rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; some patina to chrome
of cornucopia form with flared candle holder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Taylor, San Francisco; later plinth; overall patina and wear; refreshed gilding
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
this explosive brutalist iron nail sculpture contrasting the cold black steel iron nails and the warm buffed-brass brazing combing artistic design, geometric form and the high quality of the braze; excellent vintage condition with no visible condition issues, signed by the artist
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
Three globular forms with narrow mouths; comprising blue glaze example, dark purple glaze example, and black glaze with ocher accent; the blue vase with "Otto 98", the purple vase with "Otto 02", the black vase with "Otto 99"; excellent condition with minimal wear
this classic designed Murano glass chandelier with inverted balsuster-form central support with flared canopy all above a glass bowl emanating five tall rosette and foliate stems interspersed with five low down-scrolled leaves; fitted with five deeply scrolled candle arms supporting scalloped bobeches with foliate edging; good vintage condition; one tall leaf re-glued; one replaced lower leaf; professionally cleaned and rewired
produced by one of the leading pottery companies of the late 19th century, the fluted column with stepped cap and base; good condition with overall even wear; some chipping to glaze
Susan's energetic, colorful abstract contemporary paintings are based on her study of nature - from flowing water to rolling meadows; her use of thick brush strokes while adding and removing material creates a vivid collage of color and movement; within a thick birchwood frame; signature to lower left and on the reverse; label on reverse; good condition with no visible defects to canvas; minor wear to wooden frame
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.