with everted neck above a compressed body covered overall in an iridescent multi-layered glaze of cobalt blue, greens and yellow; incised signature to underside; 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 pot; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks

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.

this handsome chest of bombé-form with serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers adorned with bold solid bronze handles; excellent antique condition with overall even wear

the baluster support emanating 6 scrolled glass arms below glass candle-cups; excellent vintage condition with no breaks; rewired with new resin candle sleeves

excellent condition; rewired

each well-figured urn of campagna form with everted lip above a tapering neck and compressed mid-section all resting on a square plinth; excellent condition.

supporting 5 candle cups; adorned overall with crystal pendants; excellent condition; rewired

with short flaring neck above a voluptuous body over a flared foot; excellent condition.

the gilt-metal frame emanating 6 scrolling arms; adorned overall with 3 crystal obelisks and multiple pendants; excellent condition

the ribbed baluster support above a shallow bowl emanating 6 scrolled arms with flared bobeches

each half-round moulding with floral and foliate carved reserves surrounding a beaded inner slip; with later antiqued plates; rubbing to gilding.

each with ebonized and carved reeded frame having arching backs above continuous arms raised on tapering legs; good restored condition with new upholstery; professionally refinished 

the beaded frame supporting 6 candlecups; adorned overall with graceful teardrop pendants; excellent condition; rewired

custom made by Rossi Antiiques for the Ann Getty Collection

minor wear to honed surface; new wiring; shade as is; French wired

the well-figured top raised on 4 elegantly splayed supports all joined by a lower shelf

the large urn with banded oak leaf lip above egg-and-dart ring; the waisted body with swirled fluted decoration flanked by whimsical masked handles; all raised on a separate iron splayed socle; overall even wear

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

Signed on reverse 'Dutch Galliot at Harbour Mouth'; a galiot was a type of Dutch merchant ship similar to a ketch, with a rounded fore and aft with flat bottoms to sail in shallow waters; excellent restored condition with professional repair; some wear to original giltwood frame; overall craquelure to glaze

The exuberantly carved openwork crest composed of dramatic interlacing C-scroll motifs with floral and foliate elements cascading down the sides; all surrounding the original beveled mirror plate within a relief-carved molding; warm patina and rubbing to water-gilded surface; areas of refreshed gilding; with some professional repairs to frame

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

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

the well-figured oval tray of mirror-veneered mahogany all flanked by solid brass handles; excellent antique condition 

each heavy candlestick with hand-hammered shaft below a circular cup; all resting in a circular splayed base; good vintage condition with overall even wear; some scuffs and abrasions

the well-figured rosewood bowl centering a 5-point inlaid star; raised on three spheroid feet; with minor wear.