appears to be a one-of-a-kind, shop-made bronze table in the neoclassical taste fitted with two glass shelves with openwork Greek Key apron and gallery; would make a great bar; the heavy and solid frame with charming hand-made imperfections
each boldly-shaped ovoid-form lamp of richly-colored turquoise crackle glaze; fitted with wooden caps and bases with brass fittings; excellent condition; one lamp of slightly darker hue; made by Frederick Cooper Lamp Company, Chicago (established 1923)
with long cylindrical neck above a spherical body all in an ivory crater-glaze finish; good vintage condition with minor overall wear; Jaru Art Products began in 1950 by Jack and Ruth Hirsh in Culver City, Calif. The name is a combination of the first two letters of their first names (Ja and ru). Jaru sold artwares by various artists then later created its own line. Most pieces were marked with a simple paper sticker, although some have an impressed mark. Jaru was sold in 1968.
each with domed lid above a tapering ribbed body over a splayed foot; all resting on a custom giltwood base; adorned overall in an underglaze blue with foliate perimeter band, floral stems and birds; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; fine craquelure to glaze; now drilled; rewired
each well-figured lamp of well-figured sienna-colored onyx with gray and black veining with flared neck above a bulbous lobed body over a splayed base and giltwood plinth; excellent vintage condition with some chipping to edges; re-gilded base; rewired
each heavy hand-thrown stoneware lamp with incised abstract decoration; each signed "RT74"; possibly by artist Ron Taylor who studied under Ken Ferguson at the Kansas City Art Institute; good overall vintage condition; rewired
each with tall padded rectangular back joined by downswept arms with scrolling terminals flanking a tight seat; raised on turned block-and-bulbous legs ending in compressed bun feet; joined by like stretchers; excellent restored condition with muslin upholstery
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
manufactured by blenko glassworks as part of their experimental line these vases were never placed into production; with flared neck and ovoid body in a vibrant orange glass adorned with cobalt decoration; excellent condition.
the inset square glass top within a gilt-iron frame adorned overall with a meandering floral and foliate vine; good vintage condition with overall wear and patina; some missing petals
of shield form in the neoclassical taste, the mahogany frame with applied brass decoration; age to original mirror plate; frame professionally cleaned and refinished
the impressionist painting with thickly applied paint depicting sailboats at dock with dramatic cloud-filled sky; signed on front lower right; good clean painting with bright colors; in a carved giltwood frame; even wear to gilding; panel: 13" X 19.5", overall: 20" x 26"
each hand-painted urn adorned overall with an abundance of flowers and opposing song birds; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; one with small chip to underside
the well-carved and beautifully gilded oval mirror depicting lively acanthus leaves adorned with protruding flower heads; excellent condition; later mirror plate.
the round top with quarter edge molding above a shallow apron all raised on shapely cabriole supports; profusely decorated overall with polychrome and gilt flowers and foliage in the traditional manner; some infill to top; good antique condition with minor wear and chips; legs re-glued
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 decorated urn with inverted lip flanked by double handles; the bulbous body tapering to a flared base; stamped "fac-simile of an antique vase; subject - paris seizing helen to carry her to troy;" minor repair to base
The Marbro Lamp Company was established by Morris Markoff and his brother (Mar-bro) after World War II in the garment district of Los Angeles. While specializing in a wide selection of antiques and decorative accessories, they are best known for their high quality lamps. Lamp parts were sourced from all over the world, but always assembled in their LA shop; this fine example of a thickly modeled faceted crystal lamp with gilt-metal mounts; no chips or cracks; rewired
the richly-patinated bust of a young girl with serene direct gaze and soft wavy hair; raised on a green marble plinth; excellent condition.
Signed lower left; Paul Immel was born in Helena, Montana in 1864. Immel studied at the Ball School of Art in Minneapolis and in 1924 moved to Los Angeles where he further studied at Otis Art Institute, later moving to Seattle, Washington. Immel is known for his watercolor floral studies and was a member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters and the Northwest Watercolor Society; excellent condition with nice clear colors; some wear to blonde-stained wooden frame
the two-wheeled drinks trolley with turned handle joining a rectangular top within an openwork gallery all raised on wicker-wrapped supports joining a lower shelf; The Heywood Furniture Co. began in 1826 making wicker and rattan furniture. In 1897, the company merged with a competitor, Wakefield Rattan Co., to form the Heywood-Wakefield Co. Heywood-Wakefield’s iconic Streamline Modern furniture line was introduced at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The soft-curved, light-colored look ushered in an age of furniture called midcentury modern.
with textile border and lacquered wooden molding; depicting a tranquil landscape with blossoming flowers surrounding a persimmon tree with plump fruit and punctuated with colorful birds; all next to a serene river with swimming ducks as others fly above; all on a gold leaf background; good antique condition with minor overall even patina and wear
It’s fun to share my favorites at epoca! New to the gallery is this very cool and shimmering 8-light chandelier by Swedish glass designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. This circular chandelier has eight pie-shaped curved and textured crystal segments supported by a brass fixture. Carl Fagerlund was internationally recognized for his unique and cutting edge lighting designs at Orrefors Glassworks during the 1960’s through 70’s and I’m proud that we have a great example to share with you.
Come and see this chandelier at 1700 16th Street, San Francisco at Kansas. That’s epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques. See you soon!
We will set out to demystify the sometimes esoteric world of buying and decorating with antiques.
ASID Members: Everyone who buys or uses furniture, who makes, designs, or sells it, collectors, architects, decorators and students (ASID Members only, please)
Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. Epoca 1700 16th Street San Francisco
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