each with shaped top above a bombé-form body fitted with 3 drawers all raised on cabriole supports; beauitful rich patina; refinished surface; paper lining to drawers Carved accents on base. Measuring: 24 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 27"
the curious coffee table depicting three over-scaled books with oak covers and spines and faux marble painted 'paper'; all raised on short bulbous turned supports; the single drawer interior with maker's label 'Roundtree Country Reproductions'; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
centering a quatrefoil opening fitted with an antique mirror plate; within a robust frame; overall distressing to painted surface; overall excellent solid condition
the beaded frame supporting 6 candlecups; adorned overall with graceful teardrop pendants; excellent condition; rewired
the round beveled central plate within a scalloped mirrored frame of reverse-etched panels; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; light wear to frame
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
the richly-patinated bust of a young boy with serene direct gaze and short cropped hair; raised on a green marble plinth; excellent condition.
the square-form flared opening above a slightly-bulbous body carved in opaque with an undersea nude male figure playing a harp surrounded by bubbles; for illustration of an example of this vase Glas in Schweden; 1915-1960, Prestal-Verlag, Munich, 1986
depicting a frolicking young man jumping over an upright pommel with body leaning forward and legs outstretched; good patination; some abrasions; some chips to marble base.
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
unusually large with a scavo (acid) finish in a golden hue; acid etched signature to underside with original label
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 well-executed plaque of impressive scale depicting a moody forest scene and a tranquil lake setting; all within custom ebonized moulded frames with giltwood slips; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks to ceramic; minor professional repair to one frame
each signed and hand-thrown jar-form pot decorated with abstract foliate fronds; all glazed in earth tone colors of russet, brown and ochre; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; Eric Norstad (1924-2013) was an American potter and architect who worked primarily on the west coast of the United States.
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 rectangular mirror within an undulating gilt frame giving the appearance of small folds; can also be hung horizontally; even wear to re-gilded surface; minor age to plate
the finely-carved reticulated frame with exuberant foliate crest; the frame adorned with lively c-scrolls, rocaille and floral motifs; overall excellent antique condition; later antique mirror plate
the later nine-section mirror plate secured by rosette clips with a bolection moulded frame; the heavily patinated gilt frame retaining traces of original silver gilding; originally purchased from Therien, San Francisco
of shield form in the neoclassical taste, the mahogany frame with applied brass decoration; age to original mirror plate; frame professionally cleaned and refinished
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
composed of 70 glass tubes on a tapering, tiered metal frame fitted with 12 chandelier sockets; each glass piece measuring 10 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter; frame repainted; rewired; some glass elements cracked but solid
fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, New York, Grand Rapids'; professionally refinished; some wear to casters
Moya Aiken
A conversation with Tom Stringer, Interior Designer and Author, and Eric Petsinger, Owner of Epoca, 20th Century & Antique Furnishings Moderated by Heidi Gerpheide, Publisher of California Homes 7:00pm: Book Signing And Reception at Zeterre Landscape Architecture Studio & Garden, 1171 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA. Join Us to Celebrate An Adventurous Life: Global Interiors By Tom Stringer Tuesday, October 23, 6:00pm: Welcome 6:30pm: Program.
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