From our European Collection, a very large and imposing set of Renaissance Revival Armchairs, 19th century. These are made of either mahogany or walnut, with carved lion head motifs on the armrests, carved claw feet, and carved griffon-like motifs on the upper back...

English William and Mary Walnut Marquetry inlaid Chest, ca...

Circa 1780, Gates County, Eastern North Carolina Chippendale style walnut slant front desk. Comes with letter from MESDA. Measures 37ʺW × 27ʺD × 41ʺH. Please study photos. Desk is solid and sturdy. Inquire with any questions.

English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with broken Arch Pediment, Ca. 1800, 92" high, 42" wide-bottom section, 45" wide-top section, include crown and feet, 16" deep-bottom section, 13" deep-top glass door section, broken Arch Pediment with Pierced and foliage carved swan's neck Pediment, Satinwood inlaid band on molded cornice above two(2) glazed doors and four(4) removable shelves in upper section...

In the style of the floral school (rimpa) the decoration represents white and red chrysanthemum (kiku) flowers, treated in gofun, near a fence, on a background of white clouds and gold and silver dust. Period: Meiji. Late 19th century. Dimensions: 367 x H 172 cm.

Dramatic Chinese Kangxi Period blue and white vase with a cylindrical body narrowing to a straight neck and a flanged lip, ribbon designs on the neck, galloping Manchu Warriors carrying battle banners, base with a circle mark, all decoration in underglaze blue with three subtle hues.

Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates Kangxi 18th c.
Size H 18 3/4" x W 8"

An antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (medicine or herbal chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Hirute style handles and hand forged iron corners.. Organized into 3 distinct sections. The upper section contains 56 small drawers, the center section has 40 medium sized drawers and the bottom section has 4 large drawers for a total of 100 drawers...

An antique Japanese scholars table with inlaid mother of pearl (Raden). The top features a landscape scene with blooming Wisteria, a tree with flowers, birds, water side huts, borders and rippling waves of water. The scene is surrounded by a checkerboard design with a raised lip. Gold makie lacquer highlights the designs on a chestnut brown hardwood.

Age: Meiji Period (1870-1890)

Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide by 7 3/4" High by 15 1/2" Deep

DESCRIPTION: A Spanish carved oak buffet a deux corps (buffet or hutch with the top cabinet having a shallower depth than the bottom), 19th C. The carved cavetto molding crowns double lattice work cupboard doors with hand forged iron hinges which open to reveal two interior shelves. These are set on a base with a frieze drawer over double cupboard doors, also with iron hinges, each carved with a six point flower set within a circle...

An antique Tibetan storage trunk with center dragon motif surrounded by an intricate textile pattern. Stylized Vajra metal clasp on cover with two iron ring hinges securing the top to the body.

Age: 17th-18th C.

Dimensions: 34 1/4" Wide by 20" High by 15 1/4" Deep.

Exceptional George III bachelor’s chest in nicely figured mahogany with good color and patina, having a rectangular, cross banded top above an oak brushing slide and four graduated drawers flanked by canted, reeded corners and raised on straight bracket feet. English, circa 1780 (brasses replaced).

Length: 33.75”
Depth: 19.75”
Height: 32.5”

**Please note: This item is not currently on view in our gallery...

DESCRIPTION: An outstanding, solid walnut, trestle-form refectory table comprising four hand-turned splayed legs raised on ball feet, each pair joined by a thick, scrolling wood stretcher. The legs are attached to a solid single-plank rectangular top with two hidden drawers to one side. Beautiful scrolling iron stretchers attach the underside plank with the wood stretchers for strength and stability...

Antique Chinese pair of beautiful rosewood cabinets that have been skillfully carved with the image of two mirrored dragons surrounded by smoke motifs on the front doors, lucky bats holding strands of coins with auspicious characters on the sides, and also the Shou symbol between two bats along the bottom panel which doubles as a large drawer. The inside has upper and lower shelving and two large drawers side by side...

An antique Tibetan storage trunk with hard mounts and a hand painted dragon that appears to be dancing holding sacred jewels in each claw. A magnified textile pattern surrounds the dragon design. Hinged cover opens to a spacious storage area. Natural wear and marks on the cover over its long history of use.

Age: 17th to 18th Century

Dimensions: 34 1/2" Wide by 19 3/8" High by 13 1/4" Deep

Chinese large pair of restored cabinets, each in two stacking sections. These cabinets are made of jumu (elm) wood with dramatic grain. The bottom section of each chest has a large compartment with two shelves. The upper shelf of each compartment is outfitted with two small interior drawers. Each of the top sections has an interior shelf as well. Large round brass hardware. 19th century cabinets modified to fit with modern needs...

Plate in cast bronze, hot gilded with mercury, representing an antique chariot drawn by 2 horses guided by a female Greek deity. The chariot flies in the clouds and in front of the horses a child pours water from his watering can. The quality is exceptional, designs of sublime elegance, perfect casting, excellent carving and finitions a very thick mercury gilding. We see on the back of the plaque the remains of two prominent iron fixings...

In remarkable original condition, the gold lacquer decor represents the culmination of techniques for using gold leaf, gyobu nashiji, kirikane, kinji for a decor that continues from the inside of the room. door to the other door in continuity on the drawers. Originally for storage of tea ceremony utensils or cosmetics as gifts from wealthy aristocrats. Original lacquered box with inscription. Meiji period late 19th century. Dimensions: L14,5 x 10 x H11,5 cm.

Early federal period (circa 1790) carved mahogany lift-top men's dressing table from Salem, Massachusetts.