pencil with wash; minor discoloration; within a later ebonized walnut frame; stamped 'Atelier Garnier, Lyon'
A Boldly Rendered Pair of French Art Nouveau Prints of Architectural Interior and Exterior Details by Ernest David; newly matted and framed.
the beveled rectangular plate surrounded by a giltwood frame with half-turnings and carved rosette corners; wear to later gilding; age to plate.
with arching faux bamboo handle joining a glass framed receptable over faux bamboo legs; excellent condition with minor overall wear
each striking lithograph with classical figures at various pursuits on a black ground; later ebonized frames and slips with hand-wrapped linen mattes.
an english 19th century chromolithograph; a well-rendered picture depicting a hand-colored pineapple; ; minor discoloration; later acid-free matte and gilt-wood frame.
the oval plate within a punched iron border surrounded by a sloping openwork frame of graceful s-curves; excellent condition
the gilt-metal frame emanating 6 scrolling arms; adorned overall with 3 crystal obelisks and multiple pendants; excellent condition
each meticulously detailed engraving depicting various pineapple species; minor discoloration; with later acid-free mattes and giltwood frames.
each finely rendered lithograph of various French aircrafts of the 1930's with identifying script; used for french airplane engine marketing material; later mattes and mahogany veneered frames
the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery; overall wear and chipping to painted surface
each inset glass top within a solid brass frame raised on quadrangular supports joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent condition with minor overall wear
with lively openwork rocaille carving crest and base the rectangular plate within a well-figured burl walnut frame outlined with foliate carving
the cartouche-shaped mirror within an elaborate giltwood frame of C-scrolls, rocaille, and floral carving; good antique condition with refreshed gilding; overall even wear
centering a convex mirror within a gilt metal frame consisting of radiating spokes of varying lengths; good vintage condition with overall even wear to gilding
As one person described Arthur Court's San Francisco shop, "it's a world of wonders - elegant and exotic". A new and innovative aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a new era. His unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler chandeliers, chairs, tables and bookcases. Department stores across the United States brought his aluminum creations to loyal followers and collectors; reupholstered in brown cowhide.
of asymmetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'PSM', overall oxidized surface
the porcelain column wrapped with metal wire above a porcelain crackle-glazed orb; all raised on a black and gold painted base; patination to metal; excellent condition
each striking lamp of baluster form in a pale chartreuse glaze resting on a reticulated brass base; excellent condition; rewired with new lampshades
each with spheroid body flanked by shell-form handles; raised on a lively dolphin support over a square base ending in shell feet; rewired and replated with new shades; excellent condition; shades as is
each with graceful incurved padded back above an openwork rail; the bowed seat raised on cabriole supports with splayed legs at the rear all joined by a turned H-stretcher; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
of faceted translucent white opaline glass, each with long neck above a waisted mid-section over a bell-shaped base; no chips or cracks; rewired; patination to brass fittings; new shades as is.
each with flared neck above a bulbous lobed body over a flared base resting on a gilt-metal splayed base with lappet decoration; minor wear; rewired; new lampshades as is.
each bulbous form lamp of pale-green glass infused with frosted flecks; raised on a giltwood base; no chips or cracks; rewired with new shades; shades as is
