each large well-rendered painting depicting Chinese vases finely detailed with colorful floral and foliate stems; professionally conserved and re-stretched on new frames; good clear and vibrant colors; excellent condition; newly framed
each striking lithograph centering a black circular reserve with classical figures at various pursuits; later ebonized frames and slips with hand-wrapped linen mattes.
the tall ovoid vase designed in 1959 by Bodo Mans; adorned overall with colorful enameled patches on a black matte ground; incised mark to underside; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; minor overall rubbing to surface
the oval mahogany tray centering an inlaid fan shell with outer perimeter stringing; with a gallery edge fitted with brass carrying handles; excellent antique condition with warm patina
Large vintage painted wood foundry form re-purposed as a mirror; in colors of red, black and mustard; good condition with rubbing and patina to painted surface
each plate depicting delightful images of seals; from the fascinating encyclopedia of natural history and science for children published between 1790 & 1830; minor discoloration; new ebonized frames.
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
the demilune top above a frieze apron fitted with 3 drawers at the front; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good antique condition; professionally refinished
the outwardly scrolling crestrail above an openwork back centering a diamond-shaped splat; the downscrolled arms joining a generous upholstered seat; raised on tapering supports on castered feet; minor repairs
the square saddle-stitched leather seat above an openwork apron all raised on splayed legs joined by an x-form stretcher with central finial; excellent antique condition with new leather upholstery and water-gilded surface
surmounted by a bold ribbon above an oval frame adorned with laurel leaves and pinwheel bosses all in a finely detailed repoussé metalwork; later antiqued mirror plate; overall even rubbing and patina to gilt metal surface
each with arching crest rail above dramatically scrolled arms above lotus leaf carving; the bowed seat with plain frieze apron raised on console legs with carved volutes and lotus leaves at the knee; restored; reupholstered.
the gadrooned urn with rams head handles filled with plump fruit and flower heads; good weathered surface with areas of paint, moss and lichen with overall even wear
the playful chubby putti with head turned holding onto a writhing dolphin; overall even weathering; excellent condition.
the well-defined athlete with contorted body about to begin his throw; with beautifully delineated face, hands and feet wearing sheer, form-fitting shirt and shorts; excellent condition with only minor wear; some discoloration
each with cartouche-shaped back above a shaped tight seat all raised on cabriole legs; the whole adorned with rocaille and foliate carving; professionally refinished, strengthened and reupholstered.
each with incurved back sloping to join a tight seat flanked by bowed arms ending in swan neck terminals; raised on cabriole legs; adorned overall with giltwood acanthus leaves, bellflowers and scrollwork; professionally restored with refreshed paint and gilding; overall even wear and patina; newly upholstered
the large ovoid vessel tapering to the base; adorned overall with geometric gilt decoration all on a black matte ground; good condition with minor overall wear and rubbing; no chips or cracks
of graceful form with double-baluster support above a ribbed bowl emanating six S-shaped arms supporting ribbed bobeches; with acid-etched signature to bowl; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired for US voltage
each gracefully-shaped urn reminiscent of classical antiquity with graceful neck above a tapering body flanked by mask handles; all over a wooden base; good antique condition with overall patination; one base with minor fracture
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 with framed oval back above a tight seat flanked by padded arms all raised on fluted supports; good restored antique condition with new leather upholstery; overall even wear and patina to surface
the eglomise border with serpentine crest within carved giltwood moldings surrounding a conforming mirror plate; excellent vintage condition with overall even wear
the tall upholstered back with whimsical pierced crest centering a squirrel flanked by facing lions; with down-scrolled arms flanking a tight seat all raised on turned supports joined by double-baluster stretchers; good antique condition with new leather upholstery; professionally restored with some replacements
