Offered here is a very fine English Regency cabinet or bookcase. This estate piece was purchased from Florian Papp in 1993 and was a featured item in the catalog of that year. The cabinet has a black veined marble top, chased ormolu moldings, grilled doors flanked by particularly fine ormolu columns, all on a plinth base. The measurements are 35" high, 14" deep and 63" wide. The overall condition is excellent, however there is a repaired crack in the marble. I will be happy t ...click for details
This is a very pretty Windsor chair in early black paint. My favorite part of the chair is the hand carved stiles on the back that are curved back so carefully but are still slightly irregular. The chair is sturdy and the legs do not wobble. Seat height is 17", back height is 33" at the center point. The legs, sides and stiles are bamboo turned, and the legs have a nice little splay to them. This is a charming country chair.
Offered here is a very attractive smallish early Georgian (1730-1760) sideboard or server that would work well in almost any setting. It has two drawers over two cabinet doors in a nice old finish, great form and color. It is simple in design and construction which makes it especially useful as well as beautiful. The measurements are 47" across, 21" deep and 31" high. It is in very fine condition. The brasses are old replacements.
This fabulous French oak bonnetiere is one of a matching pair that I have for sale. The doors are elaborately carved with a floral bouquet in high relief at the top, a carved musical composition in the center and carved overlapping circles around the door. The glass is beveled and the interior of the cabinet is lighted. It stands on curved feet. The side panels and the back of the cabinet are beveled, the corners are reeded. The bonnetiere measures 25" across, 20" deep and stands ...click for details
Offered here is a fabulous French oak planter with barley twist legs carved rosettes on the corners and carved edging. All four sides are panelled in Longwy faience in an Asian motif, each side a little different. The colors are brilliant and the planter is just a dazzling piece. The tin liner is not new but is likely a replacement from some point in it's history. It measures 44" across, 14" deep and is 36" high. Overall it is in excellent condition. The only flaw is a c ...click for details
Offered here is a beautiful Chinese incense table dating to around 1840 from the Shandong Province. It has excellent carving on the sides and front with traces of old paint. There are two long and deep drawers with pulls, and space to hide things underneath the drawers. It measures 44" across, 29" deep and is 31" high. It has wonderfully rustic appeal and a fine patina.
Offered here is an 18th century English Chippendale style chair having a carved wheat motif on the crest and slats, and knees. The arms have curved grips, the cabriole legs terminate in pad feet and have a stretcher base. The chair is in excellent condition, and has some old repairs. It has a lovely patina.
