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100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft is made of iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed E.J. Wertz Chicago. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1890s.

Extremely rare ornate deeply three dimensional art nouveau Japanese Meiji export carved wood chair with iris motif. circa late 1890s. h. 47" w. 22" d. 22". Please see matching massive iris motif six legged table, plant stand and cabinet.

Finest grand Italian marble sculpture “Busto di un Giovane” signed verso by Antonio Frilli (“A. Frilli Firenze”) active from 1860 - 1920. Dimensions: 30" high X 31" wide X 16" deep. Frilli became one of the finest 19th Century sculptors in the Classic style in the world during his lifetime. Strong demand for Frilli art works include the $200,000 sale price of the sculpture “The Three Graces” lot # 77 at Sotheby’s New York on October 26th, 2004. Similar pieces to this one inc...

Bring the subtleties of Nature’s Magic into your home with “Rainbow Blossom” oil on canvas, signed lower left – Raymond Knaub (1940 – Present). Dimensions: 16” X 12” without frame, 22.38” X 18.25” with frame. Famous Western Landscape painter, Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Knaub grew up in Colorado and traveled the Western United States extensively. Influenced by Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth, Raymond Knaub’s unique style evokes a nonverbal peaceful connection and revere...

"Custer's Last Stand" large humorous color high quality giclee signed by Yan Macs (1933 - 1993). Dimensions: 28" X 18". Mac born in Latvia, was able to escape the USSR traveling to Germany and untimately the USA. Macs' paintings are as amusing as they are intriguing, with titles that often display the artist's wit.His works have been exhibited at the Oklahoma Museum of Art, Art Washington and Basil International in Switzerland.

This early Victorian mahogany cellarette from second quarter 19th century has a hinged rectangular chamfered lid with canted angles enclosing a zinc lined compartmented interior, the conforming slightly tapered case headed by scroll volutes to the angles and raised on plinth base, lock stamped S. MORDAN & Co. LONDON. height 26 1/2in (67.5cm); width 32in (81.5cm); depth 25 1/2in (65cm)

Beautifully crafted mahogany French writing desk,features striking inlaid tulip wood and satin wood, fold out tooled, gold embossed leather top writing area, with horizontal tambour doored, matching inlaid, drawered, back cabinet surmounted by a brass galleried marble top. Circa 1890. 40" h. X 37" w. X 19" d. (28" deep with fold-out desktop.)

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",...

Three outstanding finely executed 19th Century Neo-Classical pastoral English pencil drawings - "Bridge", "Valley", "Castle". Signed. 6.5" X 8.5" each.

Enormous five foot wide, three and half foot tall, three foot deep, Iron-clad trunk from the British Raj era Jodhpur region of Northern India. This This chest came from the trading ship Buckinghamshire, one of the Honourable East India Company's (HEIC) fleet, which was built in Bombay, India in 1816 and retired in 1834. It was used as a Captain's chest by Captain Moore of this vessel. The fine decorative metal work and heavy iron work is that of the skilled Marwari craftsmen of the Jodhpur ar...

This late 18th Century, George III fine rosewood double tea caddy is elegantly crafted in the Sheraton style. An outstanding celebration of the understated, (more simple than much later ornate styles) this neoclassical piece displays exceptional rosewood grain and matching rosewood on the double tea compartment lids inside. The piece includes the original crystal mixing bowl. Please note a repair on the mixing bowl - see photo. Also exhibits 18th Century hand made off center screw heads. When ...

Outstandingly executed Master Barbizon painting "Bringing Home the Flock" oil on canvas, signed J. B. Mund lower left. Dimensions: 15" X 19".

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Three bottles total available for purchase. Please note the w...

"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.

Iconic finely decorated 19th Century Moroccan curved dagger from the central Atlas Mountain region of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Rarely, the attached cord is original. According to “Antique Swords and Daggers” book by Dr. Mircea Veleanu, the market price for this piece is $7,000. This...

HANDEL PALM TREE METAL OVERLAY TABLE LAMP: Palm tree design with a nine panel ''S'' border shade. Base with bronzed patina. Signed on the shade. Dimensions: 31" high X 24" diameter.

Fine Elgin gold plated pocket watch. Watch has been serviced and oiled by master clock maker and runs great. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 2" X 1/4".

Two matching beautifully executed, colorful Japanese Imari covered vases, feature gold gilt foo dragons on the top of the covers. Imari porcelain is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyûshû, and exported from the port of Imari, Saga specifically for the European export trade. 32" h. X 18" diameter each.

Antique leather-bound edition of "Les Miserable" third volume - "Cosette" deuxieme partie . 7.25" X 4.5". Likely published in the 1800s.

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro a very well known smith of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE). Made circa mid to late 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 25.560”, Nakago: 7.375”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.06”, Sakihaba: .813”, Kasane at Ha-machi: .375”, Kisane at Kissaki: .219”, Sori: .380”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain). Tempering Pattern: Toran-...

Antique Leather Book "Les Commentaires de Cesar" Published 1810 in French. 6.5" X 4".

Important rare 19th Century French boulle tall case clock surmounted by glit bronze Artemis Goddess. Features porcelain Roman numeral chapters, two train eight day movement keep great time. Dimensions: 90" high X 31" wide X 16" deep.

"Bouquet of Violet Flowers" oil on canvas board, signed lower right by Sarah Bender de Wolfe (1852 - 1935) . Dimensions: 11' X 6". One of the first leading prominent female artists in California, de Wolfe's works are highly valued for their Master quality and because much of her work was distroyed in the 1906 Earthquake in San Francisco. While her still life works have sold for as much as $4,600, an extremely similar piece in size, color, medium, topic and quality "Still life, violets arrange...

Handsome English tilt top table made of beautiful walnut burl with intricate floral inlaid fruitwood patterns. This fine piece comes with a removable custom beveled glass table top (see photos). Loo is a card game popular at the time in England. Dimensions: 52" long X 27" wide X 29.5" high. Condition: Commensurate with age (few slight visual separation lines and cracks - not structural, see enlargement photos) Piece is structurally sound. All original tilt hardware and porcelain casters w...

"California Mountainscape" oil on board, signed and dated 1927 by Harry Hart lower left. Dimensions: 11" X 15.5".

Handsome large brass and beveled glass carriage clock signed Seth Thomas on the face. Features two train movement, striking on the hour and half-hour. Arabic numeral hour markers and original elegant Victorian minute and hour hands. Mercury style pendulum. Circa turn of the century. Dimensions: 10" h. X 6.5" w. X 5.5" d.

Red Lacquer Chinese Export Bookcase. Uniquely curved accented by intricate carvings royal personage scenes. Circa 1880. h. 37" w. 42" d. 17".

Make a powerful statement with this rare monumental 19th Century Victorian solid quarter sawn oak table. Perfect for the Corporate Boardroom or Grand Dining Room. The beautifully crafted table with elaborately carved base (see photos) and extension legs is approx. 13 feet 9 inches long including its 6 leaves and 6 feet wide or as small as 6 feet around without any of the leaves. Because there are 6 leaves, almost any dimension between approx. 14 feet and 6 feet long is attainable. Excellent ...

Finest antique Louis XVI marquetry inlaid rosewood table - desk features additional leaves, elegant cross patterned tulip wood inlay, Nature's abundance center inlay and stylish ormolu. Circa late 1700s. Dimensions: 46" wide with leaves - 27" wide without leaves X 29" high X 22" deep.

A striking and elegant fine example of the melding of French Romantic Period Art and genius engineering, this antique French ormolu gilt and patinated bronze figural clock features a two train, eight day time and strike silk suspension movement signed hallmarked "S" 3064 and which strikes on the hour and half-hour. It Runs great, keeps perfect time. The period of French Romanticism (circa 1790 – 1850) runs throughout the First Empire to beyond Charles X. While the Romantic style of the clock c...

Oil on canvas, "Desert Mountain", signed by Darwin William Duncan (1905 - 2002) lower right. Dimensions: 19.75" X 23". Refined California Plein Air painter, Duncan was a member of Laguna Beach Art Association and Museum, California, the Paramount Art Association, Huntington Beach Art Association. Duncan often painted with renowned artists Edgar Payne, Sam Hyde Harris, Karl Albert and Don Miles.

“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....

Very Large (over one foot long - 20 lbs) antique, finest carved 19th century ebony elephant with lvory tusks, inlaid ivory eyes and inlaid ivory toe-nails, demonstrates unmatched fine quality and artisanship from Sri Lanka. There are several slight age cracks (see photos). This made of the finest most rare and dense heavy African Ebony wood. Weight 19.5 lbs. (9 kilos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10" h. X 13" X 7" d. ( 25 X 36 X 18 cm).

Large rare beautiful Han style antique Chinese carved Jade teapot with marble base. Beautiful yellow-green and oxidized nephrite jade is carved with outstanding artistic style. This striking piece features carved depictions of mythical creatures including Qilin (a chimeric beast) which brings good fortune and charm, dragon head, and Nature’s bounty. Excellent condition. This piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and valuation from the South China Antiques Gallery in British Colu...

Antique French leather-bound books - custom collection

"My Village Gallery" Oil Painting on canvas, signed by Alfred Dupont (1904 - 1982). An evocative piece of Dupont's imagined Continental village gallery. Born in New Jersey, Dupont moved to California and studied at University of California; the California School of Arts & Crafts; the Mark Hopkins Institute in San Francisco, and in Bremen, Germany. Alfred Dupont won numerous awards from the Art Association of Laguna Beach and was powerful force in West Coast Art evolution. Dimensions: 48" X ...