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"A Tranquil Afternoon" oil on canvas - a beautiful iconic Laguna Beach seascape, signed by Roy M. Ropp (1888 - 1974) lower right and verso. Size: 24" X 34". Ropp came from Kansas to Laguna Beach in the early 1920s during its zenith in art talent. A town leader he created the world famous Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts of Laguna Beach, California.

Antique 19th Century Mahogany nine chime tube Grandfather Clock with Elliot movement. Includes three different chime tunes – Westminister, Whitington, and St. Michael, silent and chime settings, and a 29 1/2 day hand painting moon dial. It chimes on each quarter hour and strikes the hour. Face is signed Smith Patterson. The nine chime tubes are all signed "Waltham Clock Co.". The artistically hand carved mahogany case has a beautiful carved top bonnet. The sides of the hood and case feature ...

Beautifully crafted 19th Century American Victorian burl walnut library table. Turned and inlaid legs with original porcelain casters. The stunning burl top is accented with inlaid maple trim. Circa 1880. Dimensions 29" h. X 38" w. X 18" d.

Fine 19th Century antique rosewood sofa/couch, matching armchair and two side chairs attributed to Pottier & Stymus feature outstanding hallmark detailed excellence in construction, style, single piece curved legs, custom back pads and lush silk upholstery. These pieces do not have a signature or hallmark. Pottier & Stymus was one of the top American cabinetmaking firms in the last third of the 19th century. Examples can be found in Museums such as the Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums. Augu...

“Jungfrau Mountain Stream” Oil on artist’s board, attributed to Albert Bierstadt. Condition: Excellent. Bierstadt born in Dusseldorf, Germany, immigrated to the U.S., studied under Aschenbach and Lessing in the Dusselforf school, maintained a unique style, technique, manner and attention to detail. He traveled and painted in situ through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy as well as the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the American West. Bierstadt made a habit of making numerous studi...

Well built 1890s Steamer Trunk - Pine Body covered with cloth. Some leather remaining from the straps adds so much character. Hardwood slats all in place with slat clamps. End caps in place. All signs of a well made trunk. Metal hardware latches work. Lock in good condition – no key. Cloth is in tact with some age coloring fading on top and a few slits on front. Thick quality custom made genuine leather side handles and front buckles added. Don't fret over imperfections as they add charac...

Quality R. J. Horner pierce carved walnut beveled mirror with custom brass coat hooks. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 38" high X 26" wide X 16" deep.

Elegant and artistic “Parisian Nude” by Jan Hoowij – signed lower right demonstrates his evocative master talent. Dimensions: 29.5” X 23.5” (34.75” X 28.5” with frame). Circa 1953. Hoowij, born in Holland and attended the Royal Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in the Hague and the Academie Grande Chaumière, Paris. He later escaped his occupied homeland in 1939 and lived in London and then emigrated to New York then moved to California. His works have been exhibited in Muse...

Sans titre (Right Faces) limited edition (70) embossed lithograph, Signed and dated 1965 Roy Dean De Forest  (1930 - 2007) , numbered 33/70. Dimensions: 22" X 29". Born in Nebraska, this maverick California artist, who has been a professor at the University of California at Davis, displays his own refreshing independent approach and irreverence for convention in this work. De Forest's works are highly respected and valued by the Art community commanding prices above $35,000.

Handsome Rockford heavy gold plate pocket watch, includes fine chasing and 1895 inscription (see photos). Slight hairline flaw in crystal. Watch has been serviced and oiled by a master watchmaker and runs great. Circa 1895 Approx. 3' X 2" x 1/4".

Beautiful 19th Century master crafted supreme example of the finest stained glass displays a uniquely regal tulip motif including one high center tulip and two opposing flowers on either side arriving finally with two flowers at the bottom. The frame features a rare unique artistically creative challenging keyhole design at the top. In addition to the finest colored glass, the white glass features an extremely rare starburst textured pattern (see photo). Circa 1880s. Dimensions: 51" h. X 20"...

Top quality mahogany highboy with mahogany burl front drawers. The secondary wood is pine. Circa 1840s. 79" h. X 40" w. X 21" d.

Handsomely crafted twin quarter sawn oak legal size file cabinets. c. 1920s. h. 52" w. 40" d. 27".

Large striking multi-faceted quartz crystal cluster on stand. This specimen includes of an incredible cluster of sharp, lustrous quartz crystals. 21 lbs. Dimensions: 11" long X 8" high X 7" deep.

"Wood's Hole Harbor" oil on canvas, signed by Roger Hayward (1899 - 1979) lower left. Dimensions: 8.20" X 18". This piece displays Hayward's outstanding talent creating the visceral feel of water. Hayward graduated from the Boston Institute of Technology, moved to California while working as a successful architect designer he continued to paint. He exhibited his works at the WaterColor Society; Bartlett Gallery of Los Angeles; Hatfield Gallery of Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum. Rog...

Finely executed inlaid rosewood music cabinet with music from the late 19th Century. Dimensions: 46" high X 18.5" wide X 16" deep.

Genuine antique Brunswick collender miniature table top pool/billiard table features original period pocket bags, removable billiard rails, cues, ball racks, and balls. Brunswick hallmark on bottom (see photo). Dimensions: 58" X 33" X 8.5".

A mariner's dream, this beautifully crafted antique Victorian copper weathervane is fashioned in the shape of a sailing ship. The master artisanship is revealed in the detailed lined sails and the shape of the vessel. The ship's prow originally had a wood prow sprit extending beyond the copper sprit. There is a small piece of wood inside the copper sprit from the original. The weathervane includes directional North, South, East and West indicators under the ship. Set screws in this piece ar...