Rare, early 18th century red lacquered wood chinoiserie, double bonnet top, cabinet on stand. Gold lacquer decoration of figures in garden landscapes. Good condition with minor conservation. Height, 71 inches. Width, 41 inches. Depth, 21 inches.
This is a pair of stunning, carved wood panels from 19th century China. The panels depict several characters in very high relief. The carvings are dark stained wood and the backgrounds are painted red. The photographs certainly do not do justice to these beautiful pieces. They measure 61 cm in length and up to 16 cm in depth.
Rare George II Writing Stand in mahogany, having a rectangular adjustable top with strut supports and a removable book rest, a fitted side drawer with two glass inkwells, two swing out candle-slides, and an adjustable height cannon-form standard supported by cabriole legs ending in pad feet and brass castors.
English, Circa 1740.
Height when closed: 36-3/4 in (93.3 cm); Width: 22 in (55.9 cm); Depth: 17 in (43.2 cm)
(ink stains on top)
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An unusual and dramatic firescreen abattant. It reminds me of some of the smaller, New York classical parlor furniture I've seen in Southern house tours with late Federal drawing and music rooms furnished with pieces imported by successful merchants - almost, but not quite, over the top in their design yet direct in their function. So an argument could be made for high, New York city style. And the inlaid oval in the center, with pie crimped edge, is reminiscent of some New England work...
Antique Chinese solid Huanghuali (hardwood) scroll table, see with its conserved original warm tone finish. Beautiful dramatic sweeping grain with single huanghuali slab top. Joints look to be all original and in great shape. The hand carving is well done with small details showing.
Age: 19th Century (C. 1840's)
Dimensions: 68 1/2" long x 18 1/2" deep x 31" high
Extremely Rare Chippendale Wine Table in mahogany having an octagonal top with low gallery above a vasiform carved and turned pillar and supported by three downswept legs. English, circa 1750
Many of the tables of this form described as "wine tables" are taller and are actually candlestands...
SPANISH HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE FINELY CARVED CABINET IN OAK , the detachable armoral shield crest surmounted by winged eagles headed by a crown, above three short, drawers with applied carved figures, above a large door finely carved or show a battle scene height 52”, width 37”, depth 17”
Electrified Italian Early 20th Century Crystal & Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier Measuring 18 in. wide by 30 in. height.
From our collection of 18th and 19th century chamber Lamps and sticks, amassed over a 50 year period from a private collector. Please see your other listings
Chinese Neolithic Sculpture circa 200 B.C. Han Dynasty measuring 23” with plinth measuring 29” complete with Oxford Certification
Fine Large Pair of Regency Wood and Brass Candlesticks with fluted shafts and turned, circular bases. English, 1800-1820
Height: 21.5"
Chinese Qing Dynasty Sacred Bird & Butterfly Serving bowl With Lid Measuring 10.5 x 9 inches.
Its very unusual to find a complete parlor set in perfect condition. This American Victorian seven piece set is one of those rare finds. Made of solid walnut, circa 1880, it is in original condition with the exception of new upholstery with tufting that is of the period and is perfect to put in any home...
A beautiful Mexican 18th Century Crucifix Painting Oil On Panel 45”x28”
A beautiful and rare matched pair of English George Iii era apartment size mahogany half glazed bookcases. The upper glazed doors with trellis design glazed panels, original locks, the lower sections with original 18th century wreath design hardware and storage area. Measuring 63 inches high 23 inches wide 12 inches deep,
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Chest, rectangular with cut corners and lobbed body with gilt decoration of figures in courtyards; the stepped, hinged lid opening to two pewter lidded and engraved caddies and the whole raised on gilt dragon-form feet. Circa 1820 (wear to decoration). See our #581, #702. #703 for related examples. 9.75” x 7.25” x 6.75”
Fine Filigree Work Tea Caddy, Hexagonal, with kingwood banding and with all panels and lid decorated with rolled paper floral designs with traces of color and gilding: the front panel incorporates a central print of a boy playing a flute...
Beautiful pair of French Empire candelabras circa 1820,fine gilded bronze with sculptured figures,male and female with original Crystal measuring 15 inches high,13 inches wide, and 7 inches deep.