Beautifully crafted 19th Century French silver inlaid tulip wood game box features superior chased silver inlay (with "A B" initials), scalloped design and striking birdseye maple interior. Perfect for a jewelry or valuables box. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: 12" wide X 9" deep X 3" high.
"Paisible Jeune Mère" (Peaceful Young Mother) oil on canvas, signed bas gauche by Bernard Pothast (1882 - 1966). Dimensions: 11" X 14" (without frame). This fine piece is an iconic classic Pothast work depicting the idylic mother and baby with windmill in background. Pothast studied at the “École des Beaux Arts” under Gabriel Ferrier and at the School of Reichsakad in Amsterdam under the Jules Alby. Strong demand for Pothast works is demonstrated by the sale price of $29, ...click for details
Bring fine beauty into your home with this large (21” high 62 lbs) striking polychrome patinated bronze sculpture titled “Yessenia“, signed Victor Gutierrez ’89 (see photos). Victor Gutierrez of Mexico City is an internationally renowned master of bronze sculpture. He is the third generation of a family of sculptors, who have produced major monuments throughout Mexico, Europe and the United States. Gutierrez recently completed a monument in Brussels. Known for his unique artistic ability to c ...click for details
Beautiful deep three tiered gilt framed Victorian beveled mirror features intricate artistically hand carved floral and berry pattern. Circa 1880s - 1890s. Dimensions: 20" X 31.5" exterior, 14" X 25.5". Don't forget, this exquisite frame can be used for your fine paintings and artwork (rather than for the mirror).
Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored lucky and prosperity bringing Koi fish, butterflies, floral and geometric patterns. This piece is in good condition however please note there is no bottom (see photo) not uncommon for its age (many fine pieces of this age have the bottom replaced). Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sale ...click for details
Finely carved 19th Century Chinese solid ivory snuff bottle with original chrysanthemum petal stopper and built in original ivory snuff spoon. The deep carving depicts lovers – a Prince and Maiden on one side and a Wiseman and his disciple on the other. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 3” high X 2” wide X 1” deep. Strong demand for such pieces is evidenced by comparable sales including the sale price of $4,692 for Lot # 171 Ivory Snuff carved Bottle 2 ¾” high at Christie’s South Kensington ...click for details
“Beach Light”, Oil on canvas - Singed. Anton Gutknecht (1907 – 1988). This piece has the realism and idealism Gutknecht is famous for. 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 int ...click for details
