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19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

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...

Superlative quality antique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted, brass inlaid ebonized desk, Cremer Hallmark (see photo), circa 1850. The desk is raised by straight fluted tapered legs decorated by ormolu sabots and chased bands. The legs are joined by an ‘X’ stretcher with chased brass ormolu accents. The desktop and locking cabinet doors are inlaid with artistic handmade intricate Nature themed brass design (key included). The gallery topped walnut lined cabinet complemented with ormolu a...

Antique Chinese carved jade sculpture of a child crawling. One inch.

Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored lucky and prosperity bringing Koi fish, butterflies, floral and geometric patterns. This piece is in good condition however please note there is no bottom (see photo) not uncommon for its age (many fine pieces of this age have the bottom replaced). Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sale...

Two striking Master period paintings. First, “Morgen Fuchsjagd” (“Morning Fox Hunt”), Beautiful turn of the Century oil painting on board, signed lower left Fritz Van der Venne – Munchen, the famous outdoor painter from Munich Germany. Seal inverso of the Adrian Brugger Munchen gallery numbered 840. Condition: Paint craquelure prevalent, color maintained. Second painting: “Abend von der winterlichen Jagd” (“Evening of the winter hunt”), Striking turn of the Century Troika oil p...