a delightful bronze sculpture of a well-delineated sparrow perched upon a bamboo branch surrounded by cattails and reeds all emanating from a foliate ring; the whole resting on a well-figured circular black marble base; etched signature 'Lake Geneva Studio'; Lake Geneva Studio was a well-known bronze sculpture studio founded by sculptor Siri Schillios in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The studio operated from the early 1970s until the early 2000s; good vintage condition with overall warm patina
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overall in rich glazes of cobalt blue, crimson, teal, black and sienna; good overall condition with no cracks; minor flaking to glaze
the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with one bird upright and the other downward; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in Asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; later plate
This Impressive, 18th Century, French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood veneered Commode retains it’s original hand chiseled serpentine front rouge marble-top. This Régence Commode has five drawers with herringbone, and crossbanded inlaid rosewood and kingwood parquetry retaining its original Gilt-Ormolu and Gilt Hardware. Mimicking the bottom two rows of drawers is the top row consisting of two drawers flanking the faux center with escutcheon fabricating the look of a three drawer commode.
the shaped lacquered antique tray (circa 1890) with Chinoiserie decoration centering a floral bouquet surrounded by birds and butterflies; raised on a faux bamboo gilt metal stand (circa 1940); good condition with crackling to lacquer and overall even wear and patina
fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, New York, Grand Rapids'; professionally refinished; some wear to casters
the hand-tooled leather top with incurved front above an apron fitted with five drawers; raised on reeded support ending in brass casters; good antique condition; new antiqued leather top with gilt hand-tooling
a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above a tight seat flanked by padded arms with over-scaled spheroid terminals; all raised on turned supports ending in wooden casters; finish professionally refreshed; wear to casters; good antique condition; newly upholstered
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
a true time capsule of 1961, the 3-dimensional plaster negative relief plaques depicting a golfer, bowler and tennis player all engaged in their sport and all from the perspective of being in front of the player; each inscribed '1961 RICHTER'; Hal Richer ( German-American 1888-1976) an artist and filmmaker known for his contribution to the Dada movement. Settling in the US after fleeing Nazi Germany, spending his later years in Connecticut; good vintage condition with some small chips to edges; some rubbing to surface
a charming impressionist painting of young French boys dressed in their school uniforms and carrying red flags as they walk across an urban park dappled with patches of light and shade; artist signed lower left 'R.
each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded apron flanked by scrolled arms and uprights with acanthus carving; raised on reeded and fluted supports with acanthus collar and ending in a spheroid foot; wear and patina to refreshed painted surface; sturdy frame and good antique condition with new upholstery
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.
each tall upholstered back with shaped crest above a tight serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; over a scalloped apron with foliate and rocaille carving all raised on cabriole supports ending in scrolled feet joined by a curved x-form stretcher; later leather upholstery with fine nailhead detailing; structurally sound with general rubbing and wear; nice overall patina; professionally polished
Gorgeous bowl by master wood turning artist, Larry Witt. Witt is a Southwest artist, who is displayed in many galleries, and is collected all around the world. Witt composes his pieces using many different species of wood. Using no dyes or stains, it is the variety of natural colorations in his wood choices that define his work.This bowl is made of oak, maple and purpleheart woods, and is comprised of 161 separate pieces of wood. It has a wonderful, sweet smell. Amazing piece of art!
a handsome hand-crafted vintage American half-hull wooden boat builder's model constructed of laminated mahogany and maple in a warm honey-toned patina; within the original wooden frame with later black leather backing; the half-hull models were used to commemorate the launching of a vessel and given to the owner, or may have be been used by the builder as a sales tool to show prospective customers; hull measurement: h 6" w 29.5" d 4"; good vintage condition with minor overall wear and patina; with some indentations to frame and hull
a robust american 1960's baluster-form cork lamp with ebonized base and cap; rewired; shade as is
the baluster-form lamp of translucent frosted glass raised on a giltwood base
each shapely lamp of hand-blown sky blue dappled glass all raised on a brass and lucite circular base; professionally rewired; good vintage condition with minimal wear
the warmly patinated cherrywood chest in bookmatched veneers with rectangular top conforming body fitted with 2 drawers with applied ebonized escutcheons all flanked by ebonized pilasters; the whole raised on short gently-splayed supports; top professionally refinished; good antique condition with some shrinkage to veneers
the slender brass faux bamboo support resting on a circular bronze rockwork base with outscrolled leaves; good vintage condition with overall even patina and wear; professionally rewired.
Since its inception in 1860, Maison Bagués has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury interior design and craftsmanship. Founder Noël Baguès emphasized the use of traditional techniques, solidifying the firm's elite standard of elegance and excellence in their craft.
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
each large lamp of bulbous form with long everted neck above on ovoid body raised on a brass base; all in a swirling silver and gold faux marble glaze; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; patina to metal bases; rewired
the rectangular hinged top of well figured burlwood above a conforming body of similar veneer; with elongated hexagonal nickel plated handle.
Paul T. Frankl, October 14, 1886 – March 21,1958 / Johnson Furniture Co. 1908 - 1983, Grand Rapids, Michigan
An émigré from Austria, Frankl settled in New York in 1914 and quickly saw a country awash in reproductions of uncomfortable European styles. From the start, Frankl took a different approach, designing sleek, unadorned pieces that reflected advances in American technology and changes in culture. In the early 1950s Johnson Furniture Company produced several lines by Paul Frankl, among them the “Contemporary” line, incorporating an early use of biomorphic designs.
Modern, inside-out Paul T. Frankl's sleek simplicity gave rise to a California look.
L.A. Times Article August 16, 2007 by Bettijane Levine
"Paul T. Frankl and Modern American Design.", Christopher Long, Yale University Press, 2007