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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.

19th Century French patinated bronze dore clock with original movement keeps great time. Rare outstanding gilt bronze chasing (see photos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 16" wide X 12" high X 5" deep.

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...

Exquisitely executed celedon five toed dragon vase from the Qianlong Dynasty include concentric circles signature chop on bottom. Dimensions: 13" high X 5" diameter. Circa late 1700s.

Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Edo Period (1603-1867) of feudal Japan. The piece displays symbols of divine protection and gold inlay studs. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".

Quality crafted aesthetic movement oak server from the late 19th Century on casters. Dimensions: 39" high 41" wide X 26" deep.

"Poseidon Reborn" large oil on board, signed by Alexander Canedo 1902 - 1978, lower right. Dimensions: 24" X 29". Traveling from his native Mexico, Canedo studied at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris and later in Rome. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Petit Musee, in Paris in 1948. A smaller, lesser, more simple, lesser desirable medium - pencil drawing by Canedo, "Reclining Male Nude" Lot # 26 sold for...

“Jungfrau Mountain Stream” Oil on artist’s board, attributed to Albert Bierstadt. Condition: Excellent. Bierstadt born in Dusseldorf, Germany, immigrated to the U.S., studied under Aschenbach and Lessing in the Dusselforf school, maintained a unique style, technique, manner and attention to detail. He traveled and painted in situ through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy as well as the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the American West. Bierstadt made a habit of making numerous studi...

Own this strikingly handsome 19th Century antique French champleve crystal regulator clock which features beveled glass front door, French time and strike two train movement - signed “L. Brocot” (see photo), exquisite champleve and brass case and original rare matching champleve mercury pendulum. This clock runs great, keeps good time and has been cleaned and gone over by a Master Clock-Maker. This stellar example of fine French clock-making features the famous and ingenious Brocot escapeme...

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.

Exquisite antique French Cartel Clock from the 1700s features finely chased gilt bronze ormalu, arabic and Roman numeral chapters, precise period silk suspension two train 8 day movement. Runs great, keeps good time. The face is signed "Dehemont A Paris". Dimensions: approximately 48" h. X 18" w.

Well built 1890s Steamer Trunk - Pine Body covered with cloth. Some leather remaining from the straps adds so much character. Hardwood slats all in place with slat clamps. End caps in place. All signs of a well made trunk. Metal hardware latches work. Lock in good condition – no key. Cloth is in tact with some age coloring fading on top and a few slits on front. Thick quality custom made genuine leather side handles and front buckles added. Don't fret over imperfections as they add charac...

Enjoy owning this rare finest quality 19th Century antique French brass and gilt chased bronze trimmed onyx base and top crystal regulator clock which features French time and strike two train movement, exquisite onyx base and curved top, simulated mercury pendulum and beveled crystal glass. The movement is signed on the back: BX Paris, seal (Mouv ts soignes e vieg) G.B. 1007 4. Beautiful finely crafted painted porcelain face with arabic chapters and colored floral garlands. Exquisitely execute...

Striking finely crafted 19th Century French ebonized brass and mother of pearl inlaid Louis XV table features artistically created floral inlaid design and birdseye maple drawer. Made by the famous late 19th Century supreme quality furniture maker, Maple & Co.- Rue Boudreax, Paris, France. Signed on the drawer - "Maple & Co. - see photo. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 54" wide X 29" high X 29" deep.

Bring Nature's beauty and wisdom, good luck and prosperity, as well as the classic artisanship of the Japanese Meiji Period into your home with this fine silk painting of Cranes in their habitat. Includes original Japanese period frame. Cranes are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 21" X 18" with frame, 12" X 9" without.

Truly translucent fine ancient Southern Song (1127 – 1279) Chinese Qinbai bowl with elegant carved peony designed foliate bottom, made in the Jingdezhen region. Dimensions: 3.5” high X 9” diameter. Significant demand for such pieces is demonstrated by the sale of such pieces as the sale price $20,400 for “A Pair of Small Qingai Foliate Dishes” Lot 307 at Christie’s New York on March 30th, 2005.

Pair of elegantly gallant gold gilt cast iron guardian lions, also called Foo Dogs. Foo means happiness in Chinese. These powerful mythic protectors have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces. Circa 1900. h. 10 1/2" l. 10 1/2" w. 6 1/2"

Antique French Faience Plate made by the Faiencerie de Gien. Singed, It is 9" (about 23 cm) in diameter. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.

Celebrate the richness of life by owning this large rare antique colorful signed porcelain vase made by the finest German maker, Hutschenreuther of Selb, which features a beautiful phoenix bird, the supreme symbol high virtue, grace, peace and prosperity as well as stylized nature motifs. This fine four color piece is signed with the genuine Hutschenreuther Mark which was used only between 1925 to 1939. Do not confuse this special large antique rare piece, with later smaller less colorful more...

Bring the protective, healing and nurturing energy into your home or workplace with this large sandy brown colored solid jasper sphere. This orb weighs over 44 lbs (20 kg) and has an 10" (25.4cm) diameter.

Quality, rich mahogany side table with finely voluted stylized acanthus legs on brass casters made and signed by the prestigious Irwin Co. (organized in 1900, prior to the change to the Robert W. Irwin Co. in 1919). c. 1915. Provenace: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios Auction, May 1970 - item marked 2A. h. 32" w. 40" d. 16".

Bring grace and beauty into your world with this 19th Cenutry French Art Nouveau masterpiece, “Leune fille dans le jardin”, August Moreau (1837 – 1917), large patinated bronze, signed (see photo of signature). Dimensions: 29” high X 14” wide X 8” deep. Born in Dijon in the early 19th century, Auguste Moreau studied under Mathurin Moreau. Auguste, a leader in the Art Nouveau movement, worked as a sculptor and specialized in figures, statuettes and groups, in marble and bronze. He e...

Eight fine leather bound French books most likely from circa 1800s including an interesting history of women. Dimensions: 7.5" X 5" each.

This late 18th Century, George III fine walnut 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 walnut grain, beautifully complemented by the black trim surrounding walnut on the double tea compartment lids inside. Key not included. The piece also exhibits 18th Century hand made off center screw heads. When it was made it was most likely called a "t...

"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 ...

Sterling Silver and turquoise necklace and ring. Ring medallion is 1.125" X 75" nd .75" round. Necklace pendant is 1" X .75" and 19" long.

Striking matching Dutch sofa, chairs and marble top coffee table set. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: sofa - 49" high X 72" wide X 28" deep. two chairs - 47" high X 34" wide X 31" deep each. coffee table 18" high X 28" wide X 20" deep. (the striped look in the photo of the marble table is the slotted light coming through the latticed roof. There are no stripes across the marble).

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...

Striking 18th Century French marble and ormolu clock with garnitures features period 18th Century silk suspension French movement. Clock keeps great time. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 24" high X 16" wide X 8" Deep - garnitures: 21.5" high X 10" wide X 7" deep each.

Rare last work, unusually large (over 40 inches X 30 inches), “Wranglers” Oil on canvas, signed lower right, Lloyd Harting. Recognized as Harting’s last work (some consider this work partially unfinished). Condition: Excellent. Lloyd Harting was born in Little Falls, Minnesota. He attended the College of Engineering at the University of Minnesota, and then studied at the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts. He continued his artistic training at the Chicago Art Institute in Illinois and at...

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.

Oil on canvas, "Eucalyptus on the Coast", signed lower right by William Ballantine Dorsey (1942 -Present). Dimensions: 19" X 24" The quintessential plein air painter, Dorsey travelled and trekked the California Coast embracing his artistic inspiration. Comp. for size, medium, subject, quality: "flower fields in eucalyptus landscape" lot # 159 sold at John Moran Auctioneers on June 19th, 2001 for $5,500.

Massive green white and brown onyx sphere. This orb weighs over 25 lbs (11.35kg) and has an 8" (20.32cm) diameter. Bring the protective, healing and nurturing energy of this rare large graceful piece into your home or workplace. Comes with stand.

"Laguna Cottage" large pastel on canvas, signed by Marco Sassone (1942 - Present) lower right. Dimensions: 32" X 38". Early in his life in Tuscany, Sassone studied a the Istituto Galileo Galilei, then the Accademia in Florence. In the 1960s He moved to Laguna Beach, California. His works have been exhibited at the National Academy of Design in New York, the Chicago International Art Exposition, the Basel Art Fair in Switzerland, Body Politic at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery and...

Rustic Small Steer Horn Chair with leather covered seat made at the turn of the Century is made of no less than nine steer horns. Dimensions: 21" high X 18" wide X 12" deep.

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.

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.

Striking antique coromandel wood English box features scaloped design, inlaid brass inside lid and two levels of custom compartments. Circas second half 19th Century. Dimensions: 13" wide X 9" deep X 5" high.

Retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1885, this French Louis XV style gilt bronze wall clock. The drum case is suspended by finely detailed bronze chased ribbon tied ornament surmounted by musical instruments, flanked by cornucopia issuing leaves, fruit and flowers, above a Bacchus mask and two branches with flowerhead candlecups and a fruiting vine wreath. Bacchus is the promoter of civilization,law giver, lover of peace and patron of agriculture and the theater. The bronzework is impressed with ...

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...

Skillfully carved Chinese export chair in Red lacquer features gold Phoenix arms symbolizing peace, prosperity, union of yin and yang, wisdom and the devine force in this world. The back is crested with the omnipotent Dragon of strength and vitality. While beautiful maidens float in hamony with nature on the back. Circa 1880. h. 44" w. 26 d. 20.

This beautiful exquisite complex Corniche Grande Gorge 8 Day Strike moonphase carriage regulator clock features the finest Matthew Norman swiss movement. Thick fine beveled glass on all sides including the rear door and top within a solid brass case displays the finest complex thick barreled movement from every angle. A beautiful, limited edition hand crafted carriage clock in the Corniche style, made in Switzerland by the world renowned master craftsmen at Matthew Norman in Delémont, Switzerla...

Titled “Raw Hide” verso, 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 hi...

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

Rare, large commercial size and strength Peugeot Freres cast iron coffee grinder. Not to be confused with smaller, less complex and less formidable Peugeot grinders. This one is special. It is from the town of Valentigney which is in the Easternmost part of France. Almost in Switzerland. The brass plaque on the front clearly says "Peugeot Freres - Valentigney" along with the famous Peugeot lion. The Peugeot name is well known for automobiles and bicycles. Not too many people know that they ma...

Beautifully ornate this elegantly striking beveled mirror with gilt Italian baroque revival style molded composite frame will dress up any room. Date of creation is not known. 23 1/2" X 19 1/4" inside, 38" X 34" outside.

Finest late 19th Century Japanese Meiji ebonized lacquer cabinet features exquisite detailed carved stone and ivory female figures in garden setting. Approx. dimensions: 37" high X 30" wide X 18" deep. Circa 1890s.

Mahogany antique 19th Century English gothic motif mantel clock, inscribed "William Rogers Liverpool" on the brass face. Three train,striking on the quarter hour, nested 7 bells, eight day movement in in excellent working order - keeps great time. Dimensions: 23" X 15"X 7".

At over six feet long and more than five feet high this Grand rare late Jacobean, English upholstered carved walnut triple-back settee is an exceptional example of fine craftsmanship. Remarkable, refined, detailed pierce carving. Circa 17th - 18th Century. 75" long X 62" high X 33" d. Re-upholstery can be provided at cost.

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 stately slate gray granite and green veined marble case. Marble case and movement in excellent condition. Keeps great time. Circa 1890. 18 1/2" h....

Monumental San Ildefonso Pueblo pot by world renowned potter Carmelita Dunlap. Dimensions 15.5 inches tall X 15.5 inches in diameter. Good original condition overall. A few minor nicks and scratches no restoration. Circa 1970's-80's.

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 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...

Rare and artistic, this all original ebonized Vishnyakov Russian tea caddy displays a hand painted classic winter troika motif on the lid, including snow landscape, 2 woman passengers, a standing driver, raised arm urging on the horses, in a troika pulled by 3 horses. This fine piece is hallmarked: “O. F. Vishnyakov” in Russian for the workshop of Osip Filippovich Vishnyakov and features the Imperial award stamp with royal Russian seals depicting the likeness of Czar Alexander III (born 184...

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...

Beautifully decorated 19th Century Moroccan dagger from the Berber area of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” dagger displays a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard including intermitten bands of copper and bronze, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Please note there is a dent cause by a blade on the scabbard (see photo). The market price for this piece is $6,500. This is a great opp...

Striking antique coromandel wood English box features scalloped design, inlaid brass inside lid and two levels of custom compartments. Circa second half 19th Century. Dimensions: 13" wide X 9" deep X 5" high.

Beautifully carved large (over 6 feet long) walnut Spanish renaissance style side table with three drawers. Circa 1800-1900. 30" h. X 82" l. X 28" d.

Striking very large Quartz Point – 22 lbs. 15.5” long X over 5” wide and deep (6” wide at widest). Strong excellent vibration attracting love and prosperity.

Rustic Steer Horn Chair with upholstered seat made at the turn of the Century is made of no less than 14 steer horns. Dimensions: 38" high X 26" wide X 16" deep.