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Enhance any room with these two grand large (over five feet high) masterfully carved English walnut hall chairs. Circa 1800-1900. 66" h. X 32" w. X 38" d. each.

Bring wealth and good fortune into your life with this rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons, serpent body and head protruding out from the side. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth an...

This elegant Japanese Meiji period bronze jardiniere features finely chased birds, trees and scrolling on the sides and lion-head feet. Circa 1890. h. 8 1/2" diameter w. 7 1/2" d. 7 1/2".

Carved by Master Meiji cabinet makers this Japanese dragon bench made of Kiyaki wood is sublime. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 53" wide X 48" high X 26" deep.

Enrich your life with this romantic elegant beautifully crafted rococo style French complex detailed hand chased gilt bronze and hand painted porcelain mantel clock made by the famous French clock maker Vincenti & Cie. The French movement is of very high quality and has the Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's hallmark on the eight day twin train movement backplate “Medaille D’Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855” - see photo. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced by our...

Finely executed 19th Century Japanese Meiji black lacquer gilt painted platter (as wall hanging) features master painted delicate birds and flowers, done in the classic Meiji style and Nature subject in the traditional gold and red. Dimensions: 21" wide X 16" high.

"L'Enlèvement Esprit" (Spirit Abduction) paper and pastel, signed by Edourd Chimot (1890 - 1930) framed. Chimot studied at t the École des Arts décoratifs in Nice and at the Beaux-Arts, Lille. These strong pieces are striking examples of his famous haunting and compelling drawings of “jeunes et jolies femmes". Dimensions: 8.5" X 6.5"

This fine authentic beautifully crafted Russian icon of Saint Nicholas, the most important Orthodox Saint. Icons are quite literally meant to be 'Windows Into Heaven' and to instill in the viewer an attitude of prayerful reflection on the Divine. In Russia icons were not only displayed in churches, but are given the place of honor in many homes. So beloved is St. Nicholas by Russians, one commonly heard saying is "if God dies, at least we'll still have St. Nicholas." The piece is signed by th...

“Pond Footpath”, Oil on canvas - Singed. Anton Gutknecht (1907 – 1988). This piece, large (a full 4 ft. X 2 ft.). Mr. Gutknecht a listed Artist, was born and died in Dusseldorf, Germany. He studied in Dusseldorf, Munich, and Hamburg, and instructed for many years at Vienna's Royal Academy before moving to southern California where he settled for sometime. Gutknecht traveled extensively over the world, painting a wide variety of subjects. His works have won prizes in international competiti...

Charming pair of vintage metal adjustable ice skates to be a-fixed to shoes, feature clover design - approximately 13.5" long.

Distinguish yourself. Own an extremely rare example of the very best; this late 1920s Patek Philippe Gent’s hinge-back rectangular “bombe” 18 karat white gold wristwatch. The signed movement # 815849 confirms its creation date squarely prior to 1930 and after 1925 (see photos of Ehrhardt DeMesy Patek Philippe Guide). Lever escapement calibre 8L 85 round manual wind anti-magnetic 18.16mm – h. 3.1mm. The 18 jewel movement, a true miracle of technical artisanship is no larger than a thum...

"High Sierra Pass", oil on canvas, signed by Jack Wilkinson Smith (1873 - 1949) lower right. Dimensions: 21" x 29.5". J W Smith is renowned for his colorful High Sierra mountain views, missions, and marine paintings, and is considered one of California's most important painters. Born in New Jersey, Smith, who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, was a sketch artist for The Cincinnati Enquirer when he sketched his world famous front line scenes from the Spanish-American War. J W Smith ...

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...

"Mission Chapel Morning" Oil on Canvas. Signed Graciela Perez (1921 - 1998) lower right. This landscape painting of a pueblo mission after sunrise brings a unique feel and mood, typical of this popular plein air painter. Ms. Perez from California painted with her own special style in the California plein air school. Circa 1950s. Dimensions: 23 1/2" X 20" with frame, 15 1/2" X 12" without.

Extremely well executed finest French regulator clock ,by Japy Freres France , 8 day time and strike movement, twin train with half hour and hour striking on the polished French bell. Authentic mercury pendulum automatically adjusts for temperature changes. Movement is Hallmarked "Japy Freres & Cie" with maker's crowned seal. Beautifully custom carved marble case. Marble case and movement in excellent condition. Keeps great time. Circa 1890. 17" h. X 14" w. X 5 1/2" d.

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and connection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

19th Century antique German tall case clock. Runs well, keeps great time. It has been cleaned and gone over by a Master Clock maker. Eight day movement is in excellent condition. 97" high X 21" wide X 12" deep.

You will not find anywhere such a genuine authentic signed 19th Century Kyoto Satsuma piece of this enormous size (almost 4 feet high - 46 1/2" on its matching stand and 15" diameter) or this remarkable artisan quality and outstanding condition. This museum grade vase is the finest example of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma excellence and artisanship. This treasure depicts Samurai knights, a handsome hero accompanied by his sensei and a benevolent female angel as he moves forward to meet other Samu...