A very decorative Mid-Century round mirror with a scrolled brass frame. The etched glass has geometrical designs of frosted rectangles. The mirror glass has age.
Italian Porcelain Large pair of monkeys book ends / decorative display pieces . Each book end is in excellent condition .Maker's mark undersigned . Each book end measure about about 9 inches high X 8 inches X 5 inches .
This 1980's Modern-style game board is designed by Aldo Tura and is made of wood. The top of the table is covered in a unique goatskin parchment with an inlaid chess board in the center. There are two drawers on opposite sides of the table for storage. On each side there is a pull out cigar tray with a brass ashtray. The drawers and trays have decorative brass pulls. The table is finished with tapered legs stained a deep walnut color with a lacquered finish.
Pair of German porcelain boudoir lamps. Porcelain shades reveal scenic depictions when illuminated. Decorative gilding adorns bases and shades. Wired for U.S. with in-line switches; low wattage bulbs recommended. Bases marked "1817 Made In Germany." Shades, top 5"Dia x bottom 8"Dia x 10.5"H; bases, 6.75"Dia x 19.5"H to top of finials.
William & Mary-style secretary desk on stand by Skandia Furniture Company with locking front and key, circa 1925. The beautifully aged walnut frame features burled slant top and drawer faces, a fitted interior with eight drawers, and original brass hardware. Open measures 30.75" deep. There is an inconspicuous chip on the inside of the drop front and a small repair to an interior hinge.
Pillow fashioned out of a 1970s Guatemalan traditional skirt textile made from hand-dyed ikat fabric with multicolored stripes, and handwoven on a footloom. Zipper closure. 95% feather/5% down pillow insert included. Solid back. Age wear, minor imperfections on vintage textile.
Large-scale white hexagonal tea canister-form table lamp with raised bamboo trellis pattern. It has brass fittings and a cream plastic faux-candle sleeve and comes with a matching white ball finial and harp. Top of socket 24.5"H. Shade is not included.
14k Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Bangle. Round shape garnet measuring appropriately 2.60mm in diameter. Cultured pearls measure 2.46mm in diameter. Will fit a 6.50" wrist. Item weighs 13.2g (8.5dwt).
This pair of 1970's Danish Mid-Century Modern-style teak wood nightstands feature a walnut and white color combination with a lacquered finish. The body of the nightstands have a single drawer with handles carved into the drawer front and an open shelf below. The tapered legs are very sturdy. This pair of nightstands is sturdy, sleek, and ready to be used in any home for years to come.
1990s Givenchy golden faux-pearl and rhinestone pavé bead necklace. Faux-pearls graduate from 4 mm to 12 mm. Secured hook clasp with Givenchy monogram.
Vintage mountain and canyon landscape oil painting on canvas artist board. Displayed in a beautiful ornate gold accented wood frame. Signed in lower right corner "DNVR-T4E." Artwork, 28"L x 22"H. Hanging hardware/wire included. Painting, excellent; frame, light/minor scuffs.
1900s Art Nouveau desk or powder table is made in the manner of Louis Majorelle. The walnut wood desk features its original walnut color stain with the original mirror in the center of the top hutch The hutch three small drawers, an open shelf, and a cabinet adorned with a carved Art Nouveau motifs. Below there are three drawers and a cabinet with a carved accents all with decorative brass hardware. The desk has a rouge color marble slab insert. The desk is finished with carved carriage legs
Vintage North American Silver Plated Four Arms Candelabras . Each candelabra is in excellent vintage condition . Each one measure about 12.5 inches high and about 9 inches top diameter. maker's mark undersigned .
Watercolor painting of a 19th-century English Royal parade. Displayed in a new giltwood frame under glass with cotton mat and French lines. Indistinctly signed lower right.
18th-Century Italian painted and parcel-gilt sunburst mirror composed of a central round mirror framed by golden clouds from which 12 gilt and carved wooden rays radiate. Each sun ray is uniquely carved and is detachable. The mirror is original and therefore cloudy in spots.
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence. Grove Press, 1957. First American edition, early printing. 368 pages. Includes dust jacket. The first unabridged American edition from a major publisher of the author's third and final version of Lady Chatterley. It was first published in Italy in 1928. Although banned for decades and the subject of litigation, it is now viewed as a major work of English literature and tame by today's standards. Some wear on jacket and cover.
Late 18th century French mirror with a painted and parcel-gilt frame decorated with flowers and flowing leaves motif. The original diamond dust mirror is losing considerable silver, which adds to the romance of the piece.
Sarreid-style studded brass-clad two-drawer chest. Original brass hardware; the drawers are lined with unfinished wood. Wood bun feet. No maker's mark. Wear and patina to brass finish.
Mid-Century Modern sputnik ceramic and brass table lamp. Features a teal green and off-white diamond pattern ground with 22K gold hand-painted detail and bent brass sputnik orb sphere at the center. Original brass base and fittings. Includes a brass harp and finial. Accommodates a standard lightbulb, single switch, wired for the U.S. and in working order. 21"H to socket. Shade not included.
California plein air impressionist landscape oil painting on board. Unsigned. Displayed in a gold wood frame with linen liner. Artwork, 14"L x 11"H. Hanging wire included. Painting, excellent; frame, minor wear.
19th-century French Louis XV-style walnut nightstand with a marble top. Newly refinished in Chalk Paint in gray and white, accents in cocoa and deep bronze, clear slightly umber, wax finish. Hand-dovetailed drawer and blue accent inside cabinet. Solid hairline crack on marble.
Serene nude female porcelain figure that has been mounted on a custom lamp base, circa 1940. Artist unknown. The base is black painted wood with solid brass fittings and finial. Figure measures 5.5″L, 4.5″W, 11″H. Shade measures 6.5" top diameter, 12" bottom diameter and 10.5"H. To top of socket measures 17"H. Wired and Working, using standard bulb up to 60 watts.
A square beveled mirror in a wide wooden frame made by Baker Furniture Company. The surface of the frame is carved with a scalloped edged and painted with a hand applied rubbed forest green finish. The inside edge is gold, reflecting warm light onto the mirror. Hand refinished by Mission Avenue Studio
A set of eight high-karat gilt rimmed plates embellished with hand-painted depictions of rose sprigs in overglaze enamel, in near mint condition dating to circa 1900 bearing the blue crossed sword trademark of Meissen to base.
Midcentury lotus blossom table lamp crafted of cast metal with gilded aged patina. Wired for U.S. and in working order with three-way switch. Shade not included. 35.5"H to top of socket; 42"H to top of finial.
Louis XVI-style armchair with original cream vinyl upholstery and brass nailhead trim. The walnut frame has gold accents. Seat with loose cushion measures 18"H. Good condition with wear to vinyl and frame.
Large colorful abstract oil painting on canvas titled "Chamullo" by California artist Juan "Pepe" Guzman-Maldonado (b.1948 Chile). Known for his strong use of color and light and influenced by both his Chilean background and his California roots. Listed in Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940." Signed lower right. Titled & signed "Chamullo" on verso. Displayed in simple painted wood frame. Artwork, 35.75"L x 35.75"H. Hanging wire included. Painting, excellent; frame, minor wear.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern abstract Florentine-style chairs with stylized gothic arched backrests and saber legs. Hand-painted abstract oil floral at the center of the backrest. Upholstered faille seat. Each chair signed by maker but indistinguishable. Seats: 18.5"H. Light scratches and paint loss on frame.
A rare antique early 19th-Century Regency English cheese trolley. It is hand crafted of mahogany with lovely scrolled handles and retains the original brass casters. These are also called cheese wheels or coasters and were designed to hold a large cheese wheel.
Chinoiserie blue-and-white porcelain umbrella stand decorated with a landscape scene including houses, trees, islands, boats, and figures. Opening: 8"Dia. Age wear.
Pair of pillows fashioned out of a 1970s Guatemalan traditional skirt textile made from hand-dyed ikat fabric with multicolored stripes, and handwoven on a footloom. Zipper closures. 95% feather/5% down inserts included. Solid back. Age wear, minor imperfections on vintage textile.
Antique Limoges porcelain with 22 K gold victorian era hand painted 13 pieces fish serving set. each piece is in excellent antique condition. The set include one large oval platter , ten plates and one sauce boat with under plate . The platter is 24 inches long X 10 inches width . Each plate is 9 inches diameter . The sauce boat with under plate is 9 inches diameter X 4 inches high .
Flexible crystal necklace with nine dangling pear-shaped crystals mounted in white metal. No maker's mark. Minor wear, one pear crystal drop is cracked.
1900s Art Nouveau armoire made in the manner of Louis Majorelle with walnut wood in its original walnut color stain and has recently been polished and waxed. This armoire is adorned with floral, leaf, and vine carvings on the sides and front with a delicate scalloped bottom.The door features the original beveled glass insert that is accented by asymmetrical wood carvings.The side section features three open shelves accented by curved wood details.The locks and key are in great working condition
1960s blown glass ship's lantern by Nulco Lighting featuring golden amber glass in a nautical-style bronze metal cage with one light. Fully restored with new wiring and new porcelain socket. Holds one standard bulb. Comes ready to install with a 36"L adjustable chain and its original labeled ceiling canopy.
1880's French Louis XVI-style chest of drawers is made of solid wood covered with elegant marquetry and inlaid designs of a geometric motifs and a bouquet of flowers. Each drawer has two decorative brass handles and a center decorative brass keyhole plate. There are bronze ormolu ornaments on the top-front corners, bottom center and on the front serpentine legs. The piece is finished with its original multicolored beveled edge marble top and brass caps on the legs
Vintage handmade Moroccan incised three-strand silver-metal necklace with a matching bracelet presented on a contemporary custom iron stand. The bracelet is marked. Stand: 9.6"H. Necklace, 6.5"W x 6.75"H x .88"D. Bracelet, 3.12"W x 3"H x .36"D. Light age wear and tarnish.
This pair of 1880's Neoclassical-style candelabras are made of sterling sliver. The five light candelabras are adorned with intricate carvings of acanthus leaves, flowers, and beaded motifs. The four serpentine arms feature acanthus leaf carvings and scroll details. This pair of candelabras are sturdy, elegant, and ready to be used for years to come.
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg mahogany étagère with fretwork sides, two lower locking dovetailed drawers and original brass key. Branded C/W inside drawer with Kittinger label on the back indicating pattern and serial number.
Oil on canvas painting of a vibrant flower garden titled "Victorian Corner" by Barbara Todd Kennedy, circa 1970. Artist's initials and dated lower left. Displayed in a wood frame with gilded accents.
Antique martini / cocktail shaker set with sterling silver inlaid ship design detail with sterling trimmed base and top . The set include 13 pieces all together . Each piece is in excellent antique condition , patent # inscribed on the cover . The shaker measure about 9.5 inches high X 5 inches body diameter . Each glass measure 3.5 inches high X 3 inches diameter .
Pair of square black lacquered wood table lamps with gold, green, and light yellow flowers and leaves motif. Solid brass necks. Original wiring in working condition; each takes a standard 75W-max bulb. Shades not included. Some light scratches and nicks, spots of light discoloration, patina on brass.
A mid 20th-Century oil painting of a spaniel sporting dog with a hare. The accomplished artist has rendered the dog with fine detail in a woodland setting. Probably English School, it is unsigned. Sight, 8"W x 9"H.
Pair of Indian oval footstools with engraved brass and pewter cladding over carved wood frames with padded cushions newly upholstered in deep red velvet. The scalloped aprons and stout curved legs ending in paw feet give these stools a whimsical tortoise-like shape. The overlapping metals are meticulously fastened with tiny tacks in the handcrafted Indian tradition.
Vintage English thatched cottage and pond in a wooded landscape oil painting on canvas. Displayed in a wood frame with linen liner. Signed in lower right corner "P.C." Artwork, 16"L x 20"H. Hanging hardware/wire included. Painting, excellent; frame, light/minor scuffs.
Vincent van Gogh by Meyer Schapiro. Harry N. Abrams, 1952. First edition. 39 pages. Includes slipcase. 15 high-quality color plates tipped-in on colored mat paper. A portfolio of some of Van Gogh's finest paintings selected and discussed by one of the great art historians of the past century. Plates and mounting are in excellent condition. Slipcase has wear but is intact. Light foxing to unprinted endpapers of volume.
Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1973. First printing. Apart from slight fading to jacket spine, this is a perfect copy of a late Christie mystery. After the amateur sleuths Tommy and Tuppence Beresford move into an old house, they discover a message concerning the death of a woman who had once lived there. Now read on.
A set of twelve late-19th-century Bohemian crystal coups embellished with exquisitly hand-painted colorful enamel rose motifs and highlighted with gilded accents. Unmarked.
English Edwardian handcrafted mahogany breakfast tray. Features dovetailed construction, shaped front edge, gallery, and hand-turned legs. Height to tray top, 10.75"H. No maker's mark.
Pair of Antique English Staffordshire hunting greyhounds with rabbits. As with most early Staffordshire, there is not a maker's mark. Hairline firing flaw to base, light wear to paint.
Large sculptural early 20th-Century English fishing reel. A superb oak reel with a center pin, 6 ventilations, bakelite handles, and brass foot. This early reel was used for salt water fishing for cod and halibut off the English coasts. No maker's mark.
An antique pair of Dutch Delft faience plates. They are circa 18th-Century, hand molded and hand painted with cobalt blue and white with an orange border. Some say that the orange border was in honor of William of Orange. They have a chinoiserie design with a floral and foliate motif and geometric accents along the border. No maker's mark.
A British Colonial era porcupine quill, ebonized wood and bone box. Hand made with a lovely raised coffered lid. Decorated with an elephant and 'Matara' on the inside. These lovely antique boxes are perfect for letters, jewelry, keepsakes and more. No maker's mark.
Midcentury pair of hand-carved blackened bamboo wall lights featuring intricate left and right-facing Chinoiserie landscapes including mountains, homes and water mills. Each is signed by the artist in Chinese. Fully restored with new wiring, new brass cups, new sockets, new hanging wire and new clear cords with inline switches. Each light holds one candelabra-style bulb. Patina and scuffs to the finish from age.
Pair of 1950s teakwood lamps by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. One has a natural teak finish and one has a black finish. Original wiring in working condition; each takes a 50W-max standard bulb. Light general wear. The brown lamp has some patina on brass accents and few small scratches on wood. The black one has a yellow ring on the shade (due probably to a strong light bulb) and some small scratches on wood.
1940s circular "Treccia" Murano blown glass wall mirror with braided rope-form frame and three solid brass decorative band brackets. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano Italy, not marked. Ready to hang or could be used as a table top vanity plateau mirror. The mirror plate has age related foxing, the frame is in excellent condition.
Pair ebonized Regency Klismos-style chairs with newly upholstered drop-in padded seats. They have saber curved legs, turned back rests, and scrolled arms. The chair backs have an embossed floral and swag design. Seat, 19"H.
Antique carved oak desk with barley twist supports and leather top. It does have some age wear. The opposite side is finished identically to the front, but the drawers are faux. It is 26” from the floor to drawer.
Pair of Harrods of London midcentury armchairs. Custom draped upholstery with Zoeppritz curly faux-lambswool blanket. Solid hardwood frame with a natural wood finish. Seats: 20"H; arms: 25"H. Age wear.
1960s pair of oak and teak wood round back dining room chairs with brown cowhide seats. The chairs are in newly refinished condition. Seats, 17"H. Unmarked.
Custom-tailored pillow made from a vintage handwoven kimono fragment. New velvet fabric back. Hidden zipper closure. New plump goose feather-and-down insert.
Vintage World Classics In Spanish Moss, S/18. Eighteen antique and vintage books featuring a mix of literary classics in varied shades of green. Various authors and publishers: 1905 - 1965. Includes literary works by Dumas, Dickens, Poe and others. Decorative green books with lightly distressed overall wear are suitable for reading and vintage inspired green book decor.
Map of Italy dated 1886. Published by Tunison in New York, London and Jacksonville, Illinois. In the map world Tunison is regarded as a cross between the classical cartographer such as Mitchell and Johnson and the commercial ones such as McNally. Hand colored map, highly decorative. This particular map was published in New York. Holds its initial colors.
This 1960's Venetian-style mirror features an octagonal frame shape adorned with mirrors. The frame has and outer and inner mirror panel that are adorned with etched details of flowers and leaves. At the joints of the frame, decorative glass panels give the frame dimensions along with delicate glass flowers. The main mirror is fully reflective and in good condition. This Venetian-style mirror is sturdy, elegant, and ready to be hung on any wall for years to come.
Set of six Queen Anne-style dining chairs with caned backs and olive green vinyl seats. The cream painted frames have gold accents and decorative scalloped aprons. Seats measure 19.5"H. No breaks in caning, some surface wear to frames, vinyl upholstery is newer and in excellent condition.
This 1960's Mid-Century Modern-style desk is made by Bassett Furniture. The desk features a wood base that is stained in a rich walnut color. The three drawers allow for ample storage space and feature sleek aluminium drawer pulls. The desk is accented by the clean white Formica desk surface that is ready for any situation. The desk is finished with stretched tapered legs. This desk is sturdy, stylish, and ready to be used in any home or office for years to come.
Pillow made from vintage Chinese embroidered fabric bordered with an antique silk kimono. Cotton-and-silk ikat back with metallic thread. Zipper closure.
Vintage cabinet covered in shiny blue laminate with brass accents, chinoiserie hardware, and Greek key feet. Interior is open with a retractable shelf.
A French walnut chest made by Henredon Fine Furniture. Four over three drawers open with pressed oval brass knobs & round drop handles on acanthus leaf back plates. Cabinets on each side open with brass ecutcheons and each house two shelves. The frame is newly lacquered in Benjamin Moore's cream with black on the drawers and door fronts. Corners are decorated with scroll and rope brass ormolu. Supported on restrained cabriole legs finished with brass sabots. Refinished by Mission Avenue Studio