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

centering a quatrefoil opening fitted with an antique mirror plate; within a robust frame; overall distressing to painted surface; overall excellent solid condition

the domed lid with finial knob resting on a bulbous body tapering to the base with a flared foot; painted overall with blue and rouge-de-fer floral clusters within diaper perimeter bands; The historic production of Faenza majolica is recognized worldwide as one of the highest moments of artistic creativity expressed through pottery.

the openwork backrest consisting of three pointed arches above a caned seat flanked by down-scrolled arms; raised on bamboo cluster supports joined by cross stretchers; caning intact; frame structurally sound with some movement; overall patina and wear commensurate with age

over four feet long, this good example of an early pond yacht with planked and pinned carvel hull; the planked wooden deck with center hatch, metal receiver for a single mast, traveler and eyelets for the rigging; fitted with a heavy lead keel for stability; stand with carved canon rests; overall patina and wear with minor losses

the rectangular top centering bookmatched Kingwood veneer within a walnut border; over a conforming apron fitted with a single drawer with similar veneer all raised on graceful splayed legs joined by a lower shelf; excellent antique condition; professionally restored 

the mahogany ogee molded frame inlaid with a continuous boxwood floral and foliate marquetry vine; good antique condition with nice overall patina; later mirror plate 

the uniquely styled chair composed of barley twist supports; refinished and reupholstered; overall wear and patina

the youth in contrapposto pose with his right arm raised with a goat-skin slung over his left shoulder, his legs slightly apart and wearing sandals. leaning on one hip and looking downwards at his reflection; the original figure discovered in Pompei and now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples; title on brass plaque 'Musée de Naples'  and 'Narcisee de Pompei';  overall wear and patina to surface

one of the best examples of a spoon back chair with its tall incurved back with an inlaid stylized floral and foliate motif;  the down-swept arms above a box seat raised on console legs with carved volutes and lotus leaves at the knee; professionally restored with new black boar-skin upholstery

of riveted hand-hammered construction the large oval body with rolled lip all flanked by lion ring handles; raised on four robust paw feet; good solid construction; wear consistent with age and use

the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden landscape with pavilions and dragons; the interior fitted with a removable tray; lacking lock; professionally restored with some losses and infilling; crackling to lacquer

perfect for a bar cart or an étagère, fitted with three shaped shelves each with perimeter gallery; all raised on turned supports ending in casters; good antique condition with overall minor wear to warm patina

A good north Germany (possibly Hamburg) Biedermeier Cylinder Bureau overall of beautifully figured mahogany veneers; as the writing surface is pulled outward the cylinder top opens to reveal various burlwood drawers and a central arched compartment all over a writing surface with inset hand-tooled black leather; the cabinet fitted with three small drawers above the cylinder plus three long drawers below; the whole raised on bracket feet; good antique condition with professional repairs; some areas re-glued; overall even wear with warm patina

each with rectangular top above a swag-carved apron with giltwood tassel decoration all fitted with a single drawer; raised on square tapering supports over a splayed base; excellent condition

the square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports joined by arabesque spandrels all over turned feet; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; small areas of replaced inlay; new leather upholstery

each comfortable chair with overstuffed wings above a loose cushion flanked by out-scrolled arms; raised on square supports joined by stretchers; upholstered in Pierre Frey French country 'La Basse Cour' fabric; excellent overall condition with minor fading to arms  

each crafted from hardwood inlaid with exotic materials, i.e. ebony and bone, surmounted by an inset woven double-coved seat above an intricate openwork apron all raised on turned supports; good vintage condition 

each incurved crest with greek key fret band above a padded back; over an upholstered seat flanked by downswept arms; raised on gracefully splayed legs ending in bronze spheroid feet; new leather upholstery; fully restored condition.

each with incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by squared arms over a u-shaped frame with inlaid marquetry; excellent restored condition with new boar skin upholstery

each large opposing panel depicting mythological characters of Europa and Zeus; Zeus is enamored by Europa and transforms himself into a bull then mixes in with her father's herd, as Europa is out gathering flowers she sees the bull, caresses his flanks and eventually climbs onto his back, Zeus soars off taking Europa to Crete making her queen; each reinforced with iron framing to back; repairs wear to surface.

of classic design constructed of well-figured solid walnut with slightly bowed rectangular tops above a conforming body with two-drawers fitted with later brass pulls; raised on a subtle saber supports; professionally refinished with minor wear and warm patina 

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

each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage; good antique condition with overall minor wear

each upholstered slipper/lounge chair having a channeled back over a generous seat all raised on splayed walnut supports; Billy Haines (1903-1973) was a Hollywood actor turned designer became the esteemed tastemaker and is credited with having established the glamorous Hollywood Regency style; excellent restored condition with new upholstery