surmounted by a rocaille openwork crest above an oval frame adorned with foliate carving with exaggerated c-scrolls at the sides with a foliate pendant at the base; with later antique beveled plate; some re-glued elements; overall even wear to refreshed gilded surface

each with cartouche-shaped back above a shaped tight seat all raised on cabriole legs; the whole adorned with rocaille and foliate carving; professionally refinished, strengthened and reupholstered. 

of exceptional quality, the oval beveled mirror within a conforming frame of egg and dart molding with beaded slip; all surmounted by a dramatic carved giltwood ribbon; patination to surface and age to original mercury plate

the original rectangular plate surrounded by a deeply, well-carved frame of robust cascading laurel leaves; the crest and lower rail with lively foliage, stylized flowers and grapes; antiquing to plate; patination to later paint and gilding.

the lively carved rocaille crest with plump fruit and Hoho bird cascading over the rectangular frame adorned with meandering floral festoons; overall patina and rubbing to gilded surface; later beveled plate

Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base; overall wear and patina; one side on each urn of darker patina; some chipping to surface; one with replaced Greek key rim

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.

a serene impressionistic sunlit scene of a couple in the foreground seated in a gondola facing the viewer with a typically-dressed gondolier standing at the stern; with the towering St. Mark's Campanile and striking Basilica softly lit in the background; signed lower right; site dimensions: 11.5" x 11.5", overall dimensions: 16.5" x 16.5"; Raul Jose Mina Mora (Minamora) was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador in 1915, the son of a wealthy coffee plantation owner. Minamora came to San Francisco in 1924 where he studied at the California School of Fine Arts (San Francisco).

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. 

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

with a large foliate spray crest above an openwork frame consisting of floral and foliate vines, C-scrolls and acanthus leaves; shipping import label on reverse for Antonio's Antiques, San Francisco; good antique condition with overall even rubbing; later mirror plate

the boldly-carved rope-twist oval frame embellished with acanthus leaves all surrounding a later beveled mirror plate; overall even wear and patina to refreshed gilding; antiquing to plate; some shrinkage to wood

the rectangular carved frame in the neoclassical style of overlapping laurel leaves and berries tied with ribbons all highlighted with acanthus leaves at the corners; refreshed paint and gilding; nice overall even wear and patina; age to original antique plate

of generous proportion with flared back and arched crest above a seat with a small hinged compartment; the seat back with carved paneled reserves; raised on a wooden base with later supports; the whole fitted with iron hardware; new channeled leather loose cushion; overall wear and patina; sound construction 

the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick collar; well delineated surface and paws; good antique condition with no visible breaks; good 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 semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with mother-of-pearl inlay over a similar openwork apron with mother-of pearl inlay and turned elements creating an intricate latticework; with beautifully carved spandrels above turned feet; the benches display the skill of the Damascus craftsmen of this time; excellent condition with only minor repairs; new leather upholstery

the exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto motifs cascading down to an openwork frame; wear and rubbing to gilding; with professional repairs; refreshed gilding; some age to later plate

of good scale and proportions, each with scrolled crest with sloping arms ending in inwardly scrolling terminals; flanking an upholstered loose cushion seat above a carved apron; raised on turned tapering and fluted supports; good antique condition and structurally sound; professionally refinished and reupholstered 

Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a U-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved X-form stretcher;  professionally restored with warm patina and new leather upholstery

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 open back with carved Greek Key rail above reeded downscrolled arms with foliate carving; all raised on curule form legs joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition with deep patina and overall even wear; minor wear to upholstery 

with rectangular shelf above a dramatically scrolling body adorned with an over-scaled acanthus leaf ending in a scrolling volute; patination to gilding.

each boldly-scaled urn with rolled lip above a gadrooned body all over a splayed base and square plinth; 3 urns available, 1 of lighter color; chipped and weathered surface