Rare rosewood framed Chinese porcelain plaque, featuring intricate royal scene in finely created artisanship. Circa 1880. h. 23", w. 33 1/2", d. 1 1/2" (including frame).
Pair of finely crafted American Victorian upholstered chairs, featuring gracefully carved mahogany wood and stylized angled back legs for plush comfort. Porcelain casters. Circa 1880. h. 35" w. 27" d. 33".
"Palhik Mana Katchina" oil on canvas signed lower left John Steele (copyright hallmark) 1977. This original one of a kind painting, strikingly colorful and bold depiction of the Hopi abundance kachina Palhik Mana features Steele's famous ability to capture the Native American spirit. Famous for such iconic Native American paintings as the portrait of Iron Eyes Cody, John Steele (1921 - 1998) works command a strong demand. Even (signed) prints of his works have sold for over $1, ...click for details
Make a powerful statement with this large 5 foot round (or extends to 11 foot long) 19th Century Victorian solid quarter sawn tiger oak table. Perfect for the Corporate Boardroom or Grand Dining Room. The beautifully crafted table with elaborately hand carved scroll trim and dragon base (see photos) and six 1 foot leaves (which come with their own wood storage case - see photo). As large as 11 feet long inches long including its 6 leaves and 5 feet wide or as small as 5 feet around without any o ...click for details
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".
Finest Hamilton wrist watch is in excellent condition, keeps great time. This superior piece is 14 karat solid gold with 19 jewel Gold Medallion Movement (Hamilton's best finest movement). Strikingly elegant curved Art Deco style case. The crown carries the relief "H" trademark. Circa 1947. This fine rare piece is hallmarked 14K Gold on the back of the case. Inside the case is stamped Hamilton W Co. The movement proudly displays the award winning Gold Medallion Movement inlaid g ...click for details
Ancient Chinese granite shrine of a Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125) features a central seated figure of Amitabha Buddha. Stone shrine displays quarry marks on side and back. Dimensions: 19” high X 12.5” wide X 6.5” deep. Strong demand for such pieces is demonstrated by such comparable recorded sales as the sale price of $37,000 for the Liao dynasty stone head Lot # 194 at Christie’s New York sold on September 19th, 2007.
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 in ...click for details
Set of ten (10) exquisitely custom crafted Aesthetic Movement Oak and Leather dining chairs. Two arm chairs and eight side chairs. c. 1890. Most likely made by Frank Furness or Daniel Pabst. Note the unique construction, detailed carving and unusual structure of the legs (see pictured chair). Approximate dimensions of each: h. 52" w. 25" d. 24" for the two arm chairs, 44" h. X 23" w. X 20.5" d. for the eight side chairs.
