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"Prima dell'Amore" (Before Love) oil on board, signed and dated 1951 by Alco Pagliacci (1913 - 1991) lower right. 18" X 13". This work displays the powerful mood and color of this Italian visual artist. A similar piece "S. Sebastiani in Tuta" sold for $5,000 at Stair Galleries, New York on December 3, 2011.

Elegant 19th Century French ebonized brass inlaid console cabinet features marble top as well as finely chased brass Bacchian God and Goddess motif of Civilization. Dimensions: 52" high X 48" wide 20" deep.

Tall, (Dimensions: 51" h X 18" diameter) beautifully designed Japanese Imari vase, features elegant period women of the Court amidst nature motif. Its design derives from the 17th century Japanese porcelain style which combined a blue underglaze with decoration in “rouge de fer” (iron red or rust color) and gold. specifically for the European export trade.

Own a large genuine Meneely bronze cupola church bell complete with pull wheel ringer, large carved wood beam frame stand and renowned Meneely quality and sound. Cast in 1904 (see photo of date on bell). Dimensions: Bell: 17” diameter, frame stand 4.25’ high. The Meneely Bell Foundry of West Troy, New York, started in 1826, was world famous for quality and noted for the replacement of the Philadelphia Liberty Bell and Presidential Inaugurations.

“Working Wrangler” oil on board, signed James Colt (lower left). James L. Colt (1922 – 2005) was born James Lee Clutter in Kansas City, Missouri. He changed his name to James Colt in 1977. His work has been exhibited in the National Art Club of New York as a charter member of Pastel Society of America and in the American Watercolor Society shows at the National Academy galleries in New York. He attributes his concentration on the 1870 era in his western paintings to his family history....

"Los Ninos" giclee canvas board, signed lower right by Ettore De Grazia  (1909 - 1982). Dimensions: 27" X 27". This unusually large example captures of his unique style of color and feeling. Of Italian heritage, De Grazia was born and lived in Arizona which inspired much of his work. A renaissance maverick from humble beginnings De Grazia wrote books and designed his own gallery, brought appreciation and pride to the world he loved.

Beautifully crafted Indian Sterling Silver necklace with five medallions and matching ring featuring turquoise and coral insets. Necklace and ring medallions are 1.5" to 1.25". Necklace is 19" long.

Antique Chinese Mah Jong set, made circa 1920s, that is complete and comes in a finely crafted rosewood box featuring exquisite dovetail joints, artistic brass accents, twin brass handles, sliding rosewood front door and 5 drawers. Featured are 149 bamboo backed tiles including extras and blanks, a drawer full of playing sticks, 7 disks and a ring. Dimensions: approximately 6.25” high X 7.48” wide X 7.6” deep. Comparable Mah Jong sets for sale include: $298 for - China-Cart.com : Chinese...

Fine homage to Diego Giacometti’s (1902 – 1985) own unabashed genius, this matching wrought iron table and six chairs demostrates Diego’s unique perspective and artistic vision and stands on its own as a Masterpiece work of art. Note the display of Nature’s form including the songbird below the tabletop. This piece was made by Artfactory.com and sells there for $40,000. Please visit their site to confirm at http://www.artfactory.com/table-chairs-fine-art-diego-giacometti-hrdg290-p-74...

Early 19th century elegant writing desk from the French Regence period. The hinged sloping lid geometrically inlaid with specimen woods, enclosing a fitted interior with two drawers below on square tapered legs ending in brass ball feet. height 31 3/4in (81cm); width 15 1/2in (39cm); depth 13in (33cm)

Three individual master executed pieces make up this exquisite, colorful and evocative old Edo period Japanese mounted wood block triptych. The artist is Toyokuni III (1786-1864) a k a Kunisada I. The signature in the toshidama cartouche reads, Toyokuni ga. This particular signature was used in 1857. The small vertical rectangular seal is of the publisher, Yamaguchi-ya Tôbei (Kinkôdô). Circa 1857. Dimensions: Each of the three art pieces are 13 15/16" high X 9 1/4" wide. Overall width: 35",...

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay ...

Fine French boulle mantel clock from the late 19th Century keeps great time with its original period movement. Dimensions: 32" high X 15" wide X 6.5" deep.

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.

19th Century antique gilt wood frame with unique finely hand carved oak leaf pattern. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 32" X 25" (inside dimensions: 24" X 17.5"). A matching frame exists, see photos of the two. Inquire about a discount to purchase the two frames.

Rare early 19th Century English Regency lap desk or travel desk made of the finest crafted burled rosewood demonstrates inlaid mother of pearl and a unique domed profile. Inside the desk top is finely gold embossed leather with functioning pull tabs. This piece includes two matching custom original square glass brass capped ink wells, a pen compartment, secret compartment underneath, two separate Maplewood lined compartments under the desk and locking brass hardware to keep the desk top in pla...

Own this handsome fine, all original antique American classic “Whitney” banjo clock made by the venerable New England clockmaker The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. This fine piece keeps great time and features two train 8 day movement (signed and hallmarked (New Haven Trade Mark USA #335) chiming on the hour and half-hour, bronze eagle crown, signed clock face (“New Haven - center & New Haven Clock Company USA” bottom)with Arabic chapters, original hand painted glass...

"Lakeside Cottonwoods outside Taos, New Mexico" oil on canvas, signed by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859 - 1953) lower right. Born in Bridgeport, Ohio, Joseph Sharp, was one of the first Caucasian artists to visit New Mexico was regarded as the "father of the Taos Art Colony," and was known for his Indian figure and genre painting as well as for exquisitely colorful landscapes. Dimensions: 19" X 23". His works are exhibited at Houston Museum; Orange Co. (CA) Museum; Butler Museum (Youngstown, OH)...