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Antique Japanese Meiji Rosewood Netsuke Mythical Beast

Series 124 8 Day, 3 train, Seth Thomas Camel-back Mantel Clock features inlaid burl wood case. This fine piece has the beautiful deep full "Westminster" tones of the Maker's best chime rods. Chimes at the quarter, half and hour. Circa 1929. h. 10" w. 22 1/2" d. 7".

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

This large, fine grained beautiful premium birdseye maple wood humidor, lined in superlative cedar includes humidifier and features two large deep tiers, the top one removable. Superlative condition (see photos). Dimensions: 16" wide X 11" deep X 8" tall.

"Mother and Child" Marble sculpture, signed and dated by William Zorach (1887 - 1966). Circa 1956. Dimensions: 11.5" long X 9.5" high X 7" deep (not including the stand). Originally from Lithuania, Zorach came to the U. S. and studied at National Academy of Design and later at La Pallete in Paris. Known for his unique interaction with the sculpture's medium, his work his can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Art Ins...

Extremely rare pair of finely chased evocative Victorian blue whale tusk napkin rings - feature woman figure and mermaid figure crafted by sailors. Circa late 1820s - 1850s. Dimensions: 3.5" X 3.25" each.

Exquisite Chinese green agate bowl. Dimensions: approx. 4" diameter X 2" high. Precisely and elegantly executed piece.

Handcrafted wooden model of the classic power boat of a bygone era. Wood grain lacquered deck, white sides and black hull. Wind screen is missing. Includes functional metal propeller and rudder. With repair and replacement parts boat can actually remotely cruise lake, pool or pond or it can just be appreciated as a classic model. Circa 1920. Dimensions: L. 29 1/2" X W. 11" X H. 5".

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Geishu Ju Fuyu-Hiro of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE), second son of Jakushu Fuyu-Hiro, from the area around Hiroshima. Made circa mid 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 26.500”, Nakago: 8.875”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.188”, Sakihaba: .875”, Kisane at Ha-machi: .250”, Kisane at Kissaki: .188”, Sori: .750”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)....

Large Antique English mahogany George III period knife box. Finely crafted inlaid trim set off by beautiful mahogany burl top. Brass-Mounted with Slant-top, this fourth quarter 18th century piece includes a serpentine front of the finest artisanship. Circa 1775. h. 15" w. 10" d. 13".

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".

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",...

Antique Japanese Nabashima Ware Bowl. Dimensions 2 inches tall X 8 inches in diameter. Good original condition overall, no damage or restoration. 19th century.

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)

Attractive Shunzhi (1643 - 1661) porcelain lidded vase. Striking color and form. Dimensions: 17" high X 10" diameter.

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...

Exquisite English hand carved solid black walnut dining table with leaves. This beautiful piece expands from 7 feet long to 15 long with all four leaves. Perfect for those big get together events, including family gatherings or corporate meetings. The leaves come with their own solid walnut storage box. This fine piece features Master Artisan hand carved bases (see photos). Circa 1840s. Dimensions: 7 - 15 ft. long X 44" wide X 31" high.

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.

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".

This all original fully functional cast iron coffee grinder was made by the premier maker, the Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its rare and exceptional condition includes all original outstanding red paint, decals, base and drawer with porcelain knob. (see photos). You will not find an all original grinder of this quality in this unparalleled condition anywhere. This is a special opportunity indeed. Cast signed: ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILADELPHIA USA PAT. OCT 21, 73...

“Abend von der winterlichen Jagd” (“Evening of the winter hunt”), Striking turn of the Century Troika oil painting on board, signed lower left Fritz Van der Venne – Munchen, the famous troika painter from Munich Germany. Condition: Paint craquelure prevalent, color maintained. Strong demand for Van der Venne works is demonstrated by such whole sale dealer auction prices as $4,056 for “Homecoming from Hunting” Lot 152 Van der Venne oil on canvas at Palais Dorotheum, Vienna, Austri...

“Sunset on Vance Jackson Road” Oil on board, landscape of the countryside around San Antonio, Texas. Signed Alice Chilton lower right corner. The inscription: “Sunset on Vance Jackson Road near Drake’s place” is written verso (see photo) – (referring to the road in San Antonio and the estate of James Frederick Drake (1863-1933), patron of the arts and prominent New York attorney who’s paper’s are kept at the Ransom Research Center in Austin, Texas). This fine work demonstrates...

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...

Extremely rare limited edition multi-feature, twin chime, moon phase, three weight antique Herschede full size tall case mahogany hall grandfather clock made in 1925, model 240. Dimensions: 6’ 10” tall, by 2’ wide by 16.5” deep. The fifteen day three train movement plays both the Westminster and Canterbury chimes, strikes and plays on the quarter, half and hour. Clock collectors, don’t be mistaken, very few of this limited edition were made. This special 7 tube model is rare indeed. F...

Beautiful rich lustrous rosewood English regency breakfast table with inlaid accents, gilt trim and casters. This your chance to own a real museum quality treasure. This all original fine piece has fully functioning brass hardware for tilt feature to save space (see photos). h. 28 1/2" diameter 49 1/2". Circa 1800-1815.

Finely executed Holland & Sons (1803 - 1942 London) English two tiered server mahogany round table signed with the hallmark "Holland & Sons". Circa 1860s. Similar Holland & Sons pieces command a strong demand as demonstrated by such pieces for sale as the sale price of $15,160 for the Holland & Sons mahogany table for sale at Holly Johnson's Antiques in Chelshire, England. Dimensions: 34.75" high X 25" round.

Finely crafted and detailed dental cabinet made by the Harvard Company from Canton, Ohio, the premiere dental cabinet maker of the time. It is made of high quality, rich grained quarter sawn oak throughout, with beveled mirrors, roll top, swing out drawers and trays, drop down and slide-out panels, and fancy nickel-plated hinges. The craftsmanship and top quality continues on back and sides. c. 1890s. h. 70" w. 28" d. 16".

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.

Own this fine piece of American history. Fully vetted provenance from the University of North Carolina, this genuine authentic hand carved mahogany antique poster and canopy bed made in the late 1700s came from the Yancy Plantation in Georgia. This piece featuring tobacco leaf and rosette motifs carvings on the posters and grand canopy was made by the plantation slaves over 200 years ago who are proudly recognized for their outstanding quality artistic craftsmanship the world over. It has bee...

Ayutthaya Thai style bronze reclining Buddha. The Buddha in the position of reclining is usually thought of as attaining final nirvana (parinibbana), but in Thailand is sometimes considered to be resting. Points of note include classic Ayutthaya features including eyes half closed in a divine gaze, higharching brows connected to the nose bridge, rather puckered mouth, and articulated chin. Rarely, some of the original mother of pearl and black onyx inset in the eyes is still present. The beaut...

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.

Two drawings - "Fermer Embrasser" (Close Embrace) and "Les Coulisses" (Backstage) paper and pastel, signed by Edouard Chimot (1890 - 1930) at bottom - without frames. Dimensions: 7.55" X 5" each. 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". The similar work, "Danseuse Nu" Lot # 727 at Treadway and Toomy in Illinois sold for ...

Japanese Bronze vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912)features Nature's wisdom and beauty including good luck song birds. Dimensions: 10" high X 4" around.

Signed: "Copyright by Frederic Remington", this excellent lost wax casting of Remington's "Wooly Chaps" (sometimes know as "Bronco Buster) is striking. Points of note include free moving stirrup, hat brim up, hollow eyes, ears back, and unmistakable right patina and fine detail of the artistry in the casting are all consistent with the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company period of Remington castings in the 1890s - not to be confused with later Roman Bronze Works castings or later unauthorized less qua...

Artistically crafted sterling silver and turquoise earrings display flowers and leaves. Stamped sterling and signed by the artist "A M" and "M 1". Dimensions: 1" X .75".

Rare fine antique Royal Navy bicorn officer's hat made of genuine beaver pelt with matching custom carrying case - circa 1795 - 1812. This truly a piece of history (from Admiral Nelson's fleet?). Includes dress ribbon, gilt gold hat epaulets. The red silk interior lining is signed "Fraser & Davis - Portsmouth". The carrying case has a mounted copper plaque. Verified comparable sales include Bonhams Oxford April 12, 2005 "Arms & Armour" sale - lot # 483 - $632 (GBP 332) including premium.

Grand striking Mahogany Neoclassical Centennial bookcase made by the Bradburn Furniture Company in London, England as an homage to the original 18th Century mahogany piece custom made by William Vile and John Bradburn for Queen Charlotte of England and Buckingham Palace in 1762 (see photos of original). The original its origin and background can be viewed on the royalcollection website for English Museums and Palaces, e-Gallery page – see bookcase). This piece was made in 1862, 100 years lat...

Monumental San Ildefonso Pueblo pot by world renowned potter Carmelita Dunlap. Dimensions 12 inches tall by 14.5 inches in diameter. Good original condition. No damage or restoration. Circa 1070's-80's.

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...

"Saloon" watercolor on paper, signed ane dated 1946 by Hugo Robus (1885 - 1964) lower left. Dimensions: 825" X 10.25". Robus, a painter and sculptor, a leader in Modern Art and Cubism, studied at the Clevland School of Art, National Academy of Design in Kansas and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere, Paris. Robus similar painting works have sold for over $47,000.

Beautifully crafted 18th Century handmade copper ewer with pewtered finish from Kashmir. Circa 1780s. 12" h. X 9" w. X 8' d.

Antique French leather-bound books - custom collection

Bring beauty into your home with this sublime De Wolfe still life. “Grapes” oil on canvas, signed by Sarah E Bender De Wolfe (1852 - 1935). Born in Washington, DC, Sarah Bender settled in San Francisco by 1865, married Harold De Wolfe and studied at the School of Design under Virgil Williams. De Wolfe, a member of San Francisco Artist Association, SF Women Artists, SF Guild of Arts, considered one of California’s best still-life specialists, has her work displayed at the Oakland Museu...

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.

The finest Second Empire French boulle and ebonized jewel box demonstrates outstandingly excellent artisanship in the highly crafted brass tortoise and brass boulle. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 7.25" wide X 5.25" deep X 3.12 high. Includes quilted silk interior. Circa 1780s.

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

Two matching intricately crafted French Napoleon III ebonized boulle vitrines with serpentine glass, accented by beautifully chased bronze fixtures, each crowned by an elegant marble top. Circa 1890s. h. 47" w. 59" d. 19 1/2" each.

Antique Leather books "Roman av August Blanche" Flckani Stadsgarden. Publish 1927 10 Volumes. 7.5" X 5.25" each.

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...

Striking 19th Century English rosewood inlaid grand piano signed "John Brinsmead & Sons London". Dimensions: 82" deep X 57" wide X 40" high. Condition: Piece is in excellent condition. Pedal harp and sheet music stand are present and currently detached.

Bring good fortune and protection energy into your life with this culturally and artistically significant large vivid powerful master artisan hand carved Balinese rosewood sculpture of Vishnu riding his Garuda. This very heavy and dense (sinks in water) carved masterpiece is crafted out of the finest Indian Rosewood (Sono wood). This is the most heavy, dense, hard, rare, expensive, highly prized wood in Indonesia – Not to be confused with lesser woods such as Suar, Jempenis or Balau. It is tru...

Beautiful rich lustrous brass inlaid rosewood English regency breakfast table with gilt trim and casters. This your chance to own a real museum quality treasure. This all original fine piece has fully functioning brass hardware for tilt feature to save space (see photos). h. 28.5" X 49.5" diameter. Circa 1800-1815.

Artistically executed 19th Century Raj pierce carved rosewood high back Anglo-Indian chair. Dimensions: 48" high X 16" wide X 20" deep.

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

Antique French beveled glass and brass regulator clock: Baccarat quality beveled cut glass front, sides and back, original dial, brilliant excellent condition enamel with arabic chapters and mercury pendulum. Works signed Made in France serial number 9555 44 - Japy Freres hallmark. Original Japy Freres high quality 8 day time and strike two train movement striking on the hour and half-hour. Medallion of Japy Freres Gde. Med. de Hounneur. Runs perfectly, keeps excellent time. Good condition. Ke...

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...

Excellent condition, 18k solid gold Hamilton wrist watch with 19 jewel Gold Medallion Movement (Hamilton's best movement). Circa 1949. 22mm w. 38 mm lug to lug.

Exquisitely crafted 18th Century French Napoleon III inlaid rosewood burl game box. Dimensions: 12" X 9.25" X 2.5"

Pair of walnut rose pattern Victorian chairs made by Joseph Meeks. Circa 1850. Dimensions: 43" high X 19" wide X 19" deep.

Koi have traditional attributes of good luck and success in the Japanese culture. This massive (over 5 feet long) Koi bell or Mokugyo is masterfully carved out of one enormous trunk of Teak wood. To achieve the divine (Third Chakra) chime resonance confirmed and blessed by a Buddhist monk, the belly, mouth and the ball in the mouth were precisely carved to exacting specifications (see photos). (The wooden fish is one of the most important Dharma instruments that leads and controls morning and ev...