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Beautifully designed Persian style rug made with attractive color scheme featuring handsome golds and tans with dark accents and trim. Just the right touch to warm your home. Made of Olefin. Dimensions: (7ft. 7") long X 5' 3" wide.

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.

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...

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

Bring a true piece of history and remarkable Master artisanship into your home with this early 18th Century French overdoor crest architectural element. From a Chateau in Nimes, France, this beautifully hand carved piece crafted by a master artisan with unique deeply three dimensional remarkable scrolling and a unique pair of expressive dynamic Wind God motifs to protect your home. Grand piece - 20% larger than most. Dimensions: 43" wide X 14" high X 4" deep. Don't confuse this piece with late...

Twin train brass case Chelsea clock. Good working condition. Keeps great time. Dimensions: 8" high X 10.5" wide X 4" deep.The face is 4.5" in diameter. The serial number on the bottom is: 37817 making this clock made circa 1907.

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 19" diameter

Carved wood antique Santos made in South America circa 1890s. 13" h. X 7" w. X 3" d.

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.

100% authentic 18k Gold Patek Philippe Men's Pocket Watch. Originally sold from Shreve & Co. San Francisco in 1910. 1 7/8" diameter. 8 adjustments. 42 mm movement. Triple signed, - stamped Patek Philippe on the movement, case and Pakek Philippe & Co. on the face. Serial # 172285.

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.

"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.

“Bold Form” marble sculpture, attributed to Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1975) (signature unavailable) Dimensions: 11" X 6" X 5" (including stand). Rare strong expression of Hepworth’s iconic form is even more rare as it is a one of kind done in marble. Barbara Hepworth was one of the most prominent early 20th-Century British sculptors who moved from Classical to abstract styles that were organic and geometric. Many of her works are relatively small scale, but in her later years, she did incre...

Finest quality Rosewood and leather couch and loveseat Art Deco set. Leather cushions inside back and side, specimen grain rosewood outside side and back, matching custom gold satin-finish pillows. Dimensions: Couch - 90" wide X 24" high (to seat 21" high) X 36" deep. Loveseat 60" wide X 24" high (to seat 21" high) X 36" deep. Good condition.

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

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.

“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...

Bring the grace and elegance of the equine world into your home with this striking large Brazilian bronze sculpture of horse by outstanding Brazilian sculptor Andre Nogucira. Piece is signed “A. T. Nogucira” (see photo). Dimensions: 18” h. X 17.5” l. X 6” d. Similar quality yet smaller bronze equine sculptures command significant prices including the 11” X 9” “Foal” by Lee Lester (sculpturecollector.com) for sale at $4,000. Own this fine piece for a great value.

"Vierge A L'Enfant Statuette" clear crystal statue signed Rene Lalique on marble pedestal. Circa 1960s. See photos. Dimensions: 34.4cm (13.5") high (36.8cm (14.5") ( including marble pedestal).

Hamilton wrist watch with 14 karat gold filled case and 19 jewel Movement. This quality piece is in Great condition and keeps excellent time. Strikingly elegant curved Art Deco style case. This fine piece is hallmarked Hamilton Watch Co. and 14K Gold filled on the inside of the back of the case. The movement is #982 stamped 19 jewels. Circa 1940. 22mm w. 38 mm lug to lug.

Masterfully decorated 19th Century Moroccan straight long dagger displays the special mixed artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This long knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. The market price for this piece is $4,000. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of cultural history at a great value. 22” Long with scabbard, 21” without.

Large 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. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune. Signed on the bottom. (see photo). Circa 1870s. Dimensions: 15.1” h. X 9.5” diamete...

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.

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

Larger oil on canvas, "Jockey on Mount" In the manner of Henry Stull (1851 - 1913). Dimensions: 21" X 36".

Large English mahogany three compartment letter box, converted from a 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".

Exquisitely crafted antebellum all black walnut dresser with hand carved walnut motif drawer pulls, swivel vanity mirror, top jewelery compartments and porcelain casters. Circa 1850s. h. 77" w. 40 1/2" d. 19 1/2".

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.

Large framed and artistically crafted 19th Century Ottoman Turk textile bocha featuring beautiful gold and silver thread embroidered velvet from Aleppo, Syria. Condition: good condition commensurate with its age – slight tears near one boarder (see photo), otherwise good condition. Quality frame includes two full solid panes of glass and 22 carat gold leaf finish. The frame alone would cost from $1,200 - $1,900 to replace. Circa late 1800s. Dimensions: Textile: 42” X 42”, frame: 52�...

Finely made large three section handsome burl mahogany English butler's cabinet includes convenient roll out cabinet drawers above two small drawers above two large drawers flanked by large full length closets. A sophisticated way to organize your wardrobe at a remarkable price. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 86" high X 87" wide X 19" deep.

Supremely crafted English Regency Burl Rosewood folding game table - early 19th Century. Dimensions: 30" high X 39" round - 18.5" deep when folded.

Unique rare beautifully and intricately hand chased 18th Century Russian Brass and enamel traveling icon. Truly remarkable museum quality detailed artisanship of scenes from the Bible. Icon folds up to travel, folds out to celebrate. Circa 1780. Dimensions: Open: 16" w. X 7.5" h. X .25" d. - Closed: 4.5" w. X 7.5" h. X .5" d.

"Prima dell'Amore" (Before Love) oil on board, signed and dated 1951 by Alco Pagliacci (1913 - 1991) lower right. 18" X 13". This work displays the powerful mood and color of this Italian visual artist. A similar piece "S. Sebastiani in Tuta" sold for $5,000 at Stair Galleries, New York on December 3, 2011.

"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...

No one else will have anything close to the statement of civilized, refined and cultured masculinity of this 200 year old rare piece. Genuine rare early 19th Century English Regency rosewood humidor converted from a period teapoy made by finest of cabinet maker artisans in the 1820s. In England, the wealthiest nation in the world at the time, an important way successful gentlemen expressed their refinement and excellence was in their tea accouterments, specifically tea chests. The very well t...

Large (32” X 24”) dramatic 19th Century French Impressionist landscape“Meules de foin de Bourges à l'automne” (Haystacks of Bourges in Autumn) Oil on canvass signed, bas droite, L. Jean-Pierre. Leover Jean-Pierre, known for his own style of impressionist painting, the French painter has created an evocative rural vision here. Circa 1870s. Dimensions: 24” X 32” without frame, 41” X 32.5” with frame. Includes period label verso from the Salon Berruyer (see photo).

"Seeufer" (Lakeside) oil on canvas, signed and dated by Helmuth Macke (1891 - 1936) lower right. The accomplished German Expressionist displays his vision and feel for color here. Circa 1921. Dimensions: 15" X 11.5" (not including frame).

All original antique cast iron coffee grinder. Signed, embossed in cast iron "Enterprise MFG. Co. Philadelphia U.S.A." Includes scrolled decorative accents. Drawer pull is missing ceramic sleeve. Circa 1890. H. 13" w. 7" d. 8".

Own this beautifully Master crafted burl wood 19th Century American Victorian partial canopy bed which features fluted columns, artistic finials and exquisite design. This fine piece of living functional artwork measures 9 feet 3 inches tall (at the top of the canopy), 86' X 68" (outside dimensions of length and width) and inside bed frame dimensions(mattress measurements) of 79.5" X 58.5".

1940s 18k Rolex Men's Oyster Vintage Wrist Watch. Triple signed Rolex - face, case, movement. 17 rubis movement.

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...

Striking outstanding example of the one of the best American cabinet makers - Pottier and Stymus inlaid rosewood cabinet. Dimensions: 51" high X 63" wide X 22" deep.

Rare quality Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood and matching twin tea box lids inside. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts. The largest and most diverse group of caddies are the wooden boxes or chests. The high co...

Bold bronze bust of Napoleon signed by Renzo Colombo dated 1885, titled "Napoleon 1st features the famous Napoleonic Eagle on marble base. Hallmark: Pinedo Bronzes Paris. Dimensions: 14.5" X 9" X 6.5". Strong demand for Colombo works is demonstrated by the recorded sale price of $3,819 for the smaller Napoleon bronze bust Lot # 259 sold at US Auction House on July 31, 2010.

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.

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.

Leatherbound 1929 edition "Swinburne Selected Poems" published in 1929. Large 9.75" X 6.5".

Antique authentic Persian Turkoman Karajeh handmade 100% wool (on cotton foundation) rug runner featuring rich beautiful colors in an elegant classic design pattern. Dimensions: 9'2" X 2'8". Condition comensurate with age. Please note rug has some thin wear lines and a small 2" gray discoloration (see enlargement photos). Great authentic piece.

Elegant bronze French andirons with cerub motif. Circa: 1840s. Dimensions: 16" X 14" X 15" each.

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 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.

Handsome antique German Berliner wall clock made by the Mauthe Clock Company in Schwenningen, Germany (trademark FMS), circa 1890s. The case is made of lindenwood, mahogany and mahogany burl. The dial is ceramic with fine hand painted scroll accents and arabic numerals. The dial center and pendulum bob are both brass embossed in an art nouveau design. The crown is original. The twin train 8 day movement strikes on the hours and the ½ hours. The movement is signed with the Mauthe Eagle trade mar...

Bring the vibration of good fortune and confidence in to your life with the artisanship of this Outstandingly fine and unusually detailed hand carved jade water buffalo in the Yuan style with wood stand. The water buffalo represents the Natural forces of strength, good fortune, leadership, confidence, eloquence and fertility. Dimensions: height 5.5" length 7.5" depth 3.5".

This is the finest top-end 19th Century Harvard model - master-crafted and detailed dental cabinet made by the Harvard Company from Canton, Ohio, the premiere dental cabinet maker of the time. This rare unique cabinet is perfect as a special piece to accent living room, dinning room, kitchen or office, while being vastly functional with its many faceted features. It is made of high quality, rich grained quarter sawn oak throughout, with beveled mirror, two roll top tambour doors, 10 swing out t...

Matching highly carved 19th Century French oak canopy bed and armoire, from the Saxe-Coberg-Gotha Collection, custom made for the Veste Coberg Castle in Coberg, Germany for the Saxe-Coberg-Gotha Royal family in 1840. The Saxe-Coberg family is related to many European royal families including the British Royal Family (Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, second son of Ernst, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha), the Belgian Royal Family, and former Royal Families of Portugal and Bulgaria. These mat...

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.

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...

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Accented gold and black. 30" h. X 15" diameter

Rare Colossal (More than 6 feet 5 inches high) Victorian copper custom made weathervane features intricately fashioned spire with ball and scrolling, directional arrow, and detailed etched and carved rooster. Note the detailed chasing in the rooster's top nod and feet. This is truly an unique extraordinary immense finely crafted one of a kind custom piece. Circa 1890s. h. 78". w. 34" d. 18".