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5627
circa 1900

beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young girl's bust with three quarter face in a downward gaze; in a classical style with the girl's hair intricately braided and gathered into a bun on top of her head; similar to the marble bust ​​​​​of a young girl 'La Boudeuse' by the 18th Century French Sculptor Jacques Saly exhibited at the Salon in Paris in 1750 and now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London;  good antique condition with general wear, scuffs and surface abrasions 

Height: 
18.25"
Width: 
8.25"
Depth: 
8"
$2,600
Available
5600
circa 1900

of Georgian style in the French taste, the serpentine top with matchbook herringbone veneer within a cross-banded border; all above a Bombé-form body fitted with two doors opening to reveal three mahogany serpentine drawers; flanked by carved foliate festoons cascading to an acanthus leaf carved foot; all sides with tulipwood and amaranth classically-inspired inlay of lively acanthus scrolls, floral vines, ribbons and urns; good antique condition with minor veneer replacements; good solid construction; professionally refinished

Height: 
36"
Width: 
51.5"
Depth: 
24.5"
$14,500
Available
5553
2nd quarter 20th Century

each tall upholstered back with shaped crest above a tight serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; over a scalloped apron with foliate and rocaille carving all raised on cabriole supports ending in scrolled feet joined by a curved x-form stretcher; later leather upholstery with fine nailhead detailing; structurally sound with general rubbing and wear; nice overall patina; professionally polished 

Height: 
42.5"
Seat height: 
19" arm height: 23.75"
Width: 
28"
Depth: 
38"
$8,650
Available
5570
Third Quarter 20th Century

the large sturdy hand-carved table of pegged construction with shaped rectangular top of matchbook European walnut veneer above a scalloped apron with rocaille carving; all raised on bold cabriole supports ending in hoof feet; structurally sound; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; minor overall wear and rubbing; professionally polished and waxed

Height: 
30.5"
Width: 
99"
Depth: 
43"
$7,850
Available
Pair of Louis XV provincial style walnut commodes, angled front view
5551
late 20th Century

excellent quality reproductions, each with serpentine shaped top above a conforming bombe-form body fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolled supports; the drawer fronts with graceful hand-carved surface depicting elegant scrollwork and floral vines all flanked by shaped side panels centering circular reserves; richly-colored patina with intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; good overall condition with light wear; refreshed finish

Height: 
31"
Width: 
45"
Depth: 
19"
$8,250
Available
5508
1950s

good quality reproduction with framed cartouche-form back above a loose cushion seat flanked by scrolled padded arms; above a shapely apron all raised on cabriole supports; good vintage condition with strengthened frame and new upholstery

Height: 
37.5"
Seat height: 
22" arm: 26"
Width: 
26.5"
Depth: 
26"
$2,400
Available
5479
late 19th Century

each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions; good sturdy condition with overall minor wear and rich patina; refreshed surface; caning intact 

Height: 
35.75
Seat height: 
16" with cushion: 21"
Width: 
25"
Depth: 
23"
$9,600
Available
5392
1880

a good French Rococo Style Fall Front Desk having a rectangular top with an undulating herring bone-veneered slant front, opening to reveal a hand-tooled leather writing surface below drawers and compartments; resting on a case fitted with 3-short drawers over one long drawer; supported on shapely cabriole legs; professionally restored and refinished with areas of replaced veneer; nice patina to later leather surface

Height: 
37"
Width: 
36.75"
Depth: 
21.5"
$9,750
Available
5460
circa 1890

with serpentine rasotica marble top above a conforming carved oak base with dramatic scalloped apron centering a bold shell medallion flanked by rocaille carving; raised on cabriole supports with similar rocaille carving; good antique condition with professional repairs to marble; nice warm patina to wood with overall minor wear 

Height: 
29.5
Width: 
31.75
Depth: 
17
$5,250
Available
5157
circa 1900

of pegged construction the serpentine top with hand-tooled maroon leather insert above a shaped apron fitted with 3 drawers adorned with rocaille brass escutcheons; all raised on graceful cabriole supports; professionally refinished; replaced leather top

Height: 
30" kneehole: h: 25" w: 22"
Width: 
53.5"
Depth: 
26"
$8,800
Available

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