the well-detailed studies depicting a tented ceiling and a restaurant wall in rich layered colors; with new art nouveau style giltwood frames. (1 available)
a robust american 1960's baluster-form cork lamp with ebonized base and cap; rewired; shade as is
the bulbous oil spot vase of translucent apricot color; minor wear to underside.
the lovely scene of 4 boys engaged in racing pond boats; as published by the Salon de Paris; plate impression around the image; new giltwood frame.
the rectangular hinged top of well figured burlwood above a conforming body of similar veneer; with elongated hexagonal nickel plated handle.
the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
with short flaring neck above a voluptuous body over a flared foot; excellent condition.
the energetic dog with head poised downward, in pursuit of a sprite rabbit bolting from a leafy knoll; one ear reglued
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
Each with rolled lip above a compressed lobed body all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; chips and weather surface
finely molded with small finches nesting in stylized brambles; etched in script 'Lalique France'
the cartouche-shaped mirror within an elaborate giltwood frame of C-scrolls, rocaille, and floral carving; good antique condition with refreshed gilding; overall even wear
with pinched spout above a portly body with squared handle; all in a controlled dolomit glaze over brown in a striped pattern; signed 'Ceramano Hand Albeit' to underside; excellent vintage condition with minor surface rubbing.
the ovoid pot with short neck above a tapering body adorned with carved relief decoration depicting parrots; patina and fine craquelure to glazed surface; repaired chip to inside of lip
the splayed top centering a tranquil landscape scene; resting on a conforming body raised on gilt metal feet and flanked by bold ring handles; overall wear.
the oval antique plate within a molded slip surrounded by exuberantly-carved reticulated foliate scroll-work; patination to gilding; excellent restored condition; later plate
the covered vase characterized by its lidded design and prominent handles; adorned overall with classical decoration and is based on the ancient Roman "Warwick Vase" known for its Bacchic ornament; good antique condition with minor surface wear
this peaceful pastoral scene at dusk of a shepherd and his sheepdog returning their flock to the stable; Reuben LeGrande Johnston (1850-1918), was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Best known for his landscapes with animals, he was well-traveled, visiting France, Spain, England, Tangiers and Morocco. He also traveled to the American west, notably Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a member of the Society of Washington (DC) Artists, where he exhibited, in addition to the National Academy of Design; some discoloration to paper; newly matted and framed
the hinged circular top centering a beautifully inlaid checkboard on one side flipping to reveal an inlaid Parcheesi (Ludo) board on the reverse; raised in 4 dramatically incurved supports joined by a lower shelf fitted with a hidden compartment for game pieces; professionally refinished with minor warpage to top; Parcheesi is based on Pachisi, originated in India around the 4th century A.D. Its popularity headed west in the 1860s, first traveling to England, which had taken over rule of India from the British East India Company in 1858, and then further into Europe.
of impressive scale with stately presence, the Baroque Flemish Style cushion frame finely painted to replicate the rich, amber-like tones and distinctive radiating patterns of genuine tortoiseshell; the double-recessed frame with outer cushion molding all separated by bands of ebonized moldings; all surrounding a beveled mirror plate; excellent condition with only minimal wear
each depicting an etruscan urn with detail images and inscriptions written below; from the book 'Picturae Etruscorum in Vasculis' by Giovanni Battista Passeri; later French mattes and giltwood frames; excellent condition.
of asymmetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'PSM', overall oxidized surface
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
the large bottle-form lamp in a richly-textured burnt-orange crater-glaze; excellent condition with no chips or cracks