Extremely rare, massive finest museum quality antique heavy deeply and richly carved Zitan wood Chinese settee. This specimen piece displays supreme artisanship in the Chinese baroque export carved wood style. The carved frame of extremely rare Zitan wood is accented with a trim of rich rosewood. Antique Zitan wood, exceptionally rare (virtually extinct), is the most dense and prized tropical hardwood anywhere in the world. The deep three dimensional natural and floral motifs complement this ...click for details
Beautiful and rare antique bronze four faced Buddhist Brahma bust on wood stand. A Buddhist Brahma an exalted creator God. This piece includes the classic Tibetan Dorje which represents the thunderbolt of enlightenment or conduit of spiritual information to the physical plain. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 10 1/2" h. X 5" w. X 5"d.
“Shell Ocean Treasure”, Watercolor on paper, framed, original one of kind painting, signed by popular contemporary artist, Julie Duquette. Dimensions: 17” h. X 26” w.(24" X 36" with frame). Ms. Duquette lives and works in the picturesque seaside hamlet of Laguna Beach, California, a Mecca for artists, writers, actors and other creative spirits for over 100 years, attracting the likes of painter Edgar Payne, writer John Steinbeck, and actor Bette Davis. Julie has been a prominent in ...click for details
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.
This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. Includes cut crystal mixing glass in the center. Condition: The piece is in good condition for the age. The top lock tongue is missing and there is no key. The inside of the lid boasts original blue velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy&q ...click for details
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 Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".
Pair of beautifully hand hewn steam bent elm wood antique Chinese officials hats chairs. These traditional Chinese chairs received their name from the shape of the back top which has the profile of the a traditional Official's hat. Includes carved prayers and mythical motifs on backs and finely crafted mortise and tenon joints made by master artisans (see photos). Circa 1770s. Dimensions: 49" X 23" X 17" each.
Fine important antique American Victorian carved mahogany center table including rounded corners, beautifully executed burl wood trim and carved stylized motif legs, includes 15 1/2" table top leaf. Circa 1890. 29" h. X 44" w. X 44" d.
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.
