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.
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
of quite large scale, the square Moorish tables with intricate mosaic inlay overall above a stick-and-ball carved openwork apron over arabesque spandrels; all raised on turned feet; minor surface wear throughout; some repair and fill-in to inlay; excellent overall condition with minor repairs
each constructed of mixed woods with rectangular tops centering an inlaid floral medallion within inlaid spandrels; above a conforming body fitted with two hinged doors centering inlaid floral reserves; above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole legs; one cabinet of later date with slightly darker inlay; good restored condition with overall patina and areas of replaced veneer; refinished surface
each of graceful art deco design with gently incurved upholstered back flanked by padded arms joining conical terminals; all above a tight seat raised on tuned supports; good condition professionally refinished and reupholstered
surmounted by a bold crest of a hoho bird surrounded by a lively foliate vine; minor replacements and restorations; refreshed gilding; later distressed plate circa 1760
from the collection of a notable Napa interior designer for his hacienda in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Mexico; fine overall craquelure; overall minor weathering to surface
with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base; excellent restored condition with areas of refreshed gilding.
overall with blue and white floral and foliate decoration on a yellow ground
centering a stylized bird surrounded by floral vines and blossoms; chips to rim, minor restorations.
each lobed orb of well patinated verdigris bronze resting on later stepped, brown stained bases; weathering to surface.
the well-delineated deep cabbage leaf bowl with everted undulating rim raised on a similar downturned base; excellent condition.
the splayed campagna urn filled with a luxuriant display of plump fruit and robust flower heads; chipping and weathered surface.
each having silver-embossed leather double doors with Lucite handles and decorative round Lucite handles on the sides all raised on Greek key form legs; excellent vintage condition with patina to leather; professionally polished.
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow velvet with foam wrapped down cushion and seat; minor wear to chrome; Milo Baughman (American, 1923–2003) was a furniture designer who was born in Goodland, KS. After studying at the Art Center School of Los Angeles and the Chouinard Art Institute, he joined Frank Brothers as a custom furniture designer. In 1947, Baughman established Milo Baughman Design, Inc.
F. Baldi (Italian 1st-half 20th century) was active/lived in Italy and is known for his coastal paintings; each sun-filled coastal scene painted in heavy impressionistic brush strokes; each with custom giltwood frames with olive-green velvet mattes; each signed 'F. Baldi'; good condition with clean surfaces and clear colors; some rubbing to gilding
photograph by New York City artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame
photograph by New York artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame
the center support of simulated drapery and bow; emanating 6 double-scrolled candlearms; the whole tapering to a grape cluster pendant surrounded by openwork foliate motifs; rewired.
the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket-weave bowl; minor wear; excellent condition.
the tall back with dramatic arching crest above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms all above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole supports; excellent restored condition.
this wonderfully expressive seated greyhound with head turned and paw raised; nice patination to surface
the rectangular tray of lively carved grape vines with robust leaves within an imbricated border; surrounded by a raised gallery with open handles adorned with a carved meandering floral vine ; excellent condition, of dove-tail construction.
the rectangular top with diamond inlay above a conforming body with 2 short frieze drawers above 2 doors carved with draped festoons and floral baskets; the scalloped apron centering a bold shell carving; raised on 4 cabriole supports.