19th Yi dynasty Korean Buddha painting with 16 deities. The Korean Buddhist painting represents the portrayal of buddha giving a sermon on the Lotus Sutra on Youngchuksan mountain. The buddha is centrally positioned and directed as a larger figure amongst the many budasatvasf and lesser gods.
Symmetrically positioned to his right and left, represented a stable world order...
A rare antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu (Captain's chest for uniform storage) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute exterior handles and the Warabite interior handles. Lift-off security door opens to two drawers where the captain's uniform would have been stored. Fully framed in iron.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 33" Wide by 18" High by 17 1/4" Deep
An original Edo Period Japanese single section Kannon Biraki tansu chest made of iron, kiri (paulownia) and sugi (cypress) woods. An assortment of drawers are neatly tucked away inside. Originally made to store textiles and traditional clothing. Pair hinged doors are lockable with original key included.
Hand forged family crest of the Matsunaga family...
Pair of antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs made of Elm and original rattan woven seats with original support structure to the underside. They each have 3 back splat panels which are indicative of the 18th Century Kangxi Period. With a slight difference in size, the male chair has a back panel wood carving of a ring connecting two arabesque vine patterns suggesting double happiness in marriage (called a Chou pattern). The female chair has a wood carving of a stylized Lotus design...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Pair of Glazed and unglazed Pottery Figures 14.5 inch. A rare and wonderful matched pair of court attendants
An English Hepplewhite miniature sideboard in mahogany with brass stringing and hardware circa 1800
English Mahogany Pembroke Table…a beautiful table with original hardware and large pull out drawer and two solid mahogany leaves. Measuring fully open 54”x32”, each leaf measuring 10.5” x32”, height is 27”
French 18th Century Louise XV period Provincial hand carved dark Oak Cupboard Buffet, 74" high, 55" wide, 20" deep-bottom cupboard section, 12 1/2" deep-top shelving area, retain old heavy Brass Hinges and black iron original lock mechanism inside...
A rare and beautiful multicolored Qing Dynasty Cloisonné presentation bowl measuring 6.5” in height by 12” width
Ornate Carved French Renaissance Style Console Table 19th Century, measuring 40” wide, 37” tall, 20” deep
A rare antique Japanese Sakata Funa Hon Tansu (ship captain's document chest) made of Keyaki burl (Zelkova) in front and Keyaki frame. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Side carrying handles made of Kaki (Persimmon) wood.
Used in a ship captain's quarters to store valuable documents and books. In the event of a pirate attack, these chests were tied by rope and thrown overboard to prevent them from becoming part of the loot...
From our European Collection, a very large and imposing set of Renaissance Revival Armchairs, 19th century. These are made of either mahogany or walnut, with carved lion head motifs on the armrests, carved claw feet, and carved griffon-like motifs on the upper back...
English William and Mary Walnut Marquetry inlaid Chest, ca...
Circa 1780, Gates County, Eastern North Carolina Chippendale style walnut slant front desk. Comes with letter from MESDA. Measures 37ʺW × 27ʺD × 41ʺH. Please study photos. Desk is solid and sturdy. Inquire with any questions.
A beautiful French Nineteenth Century Bell Époque Crystal Chandelier Circa 1890, decorated with rosette shaped crystals, as well as bi-color Amber color and clear cut crystal , and incredible cut crystal roundels. The chandelier measuring 36” x 24”
English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with broken Arch Pediment, Ca. 1800, 92" high, 42" wide-bottom section, 45" wide-top section, include crown and feet, 16" deep-bottom section, 13" deep-top glass door section, broken Arch Pediment with Pierced and foliage carved swan's neck Pediment, Satinwood inlaid band on molded cornice above two(2) glazed doors and four(4) removable shelves in upper section...
In the style of the floral school (rimpa) the decoration represents white and red chrysanthemum (kiku) flowers, treated in gofun, near a fence, on a background of white clouds and gold and silver dust. Period: Meiji. Late 19th century. Dimensions: 367 x H 172 cm.
A rare edo period Japanese choba (merchants) tansu from the Niigata perfection in Japan. Made of solid keyaki hardwood (including the back). Finely detailed hand forged iron of a flying crane and longevity turtle seen amongst the pine and bamboo. The lower two drawers depict a lock and drum. Stunning original finish with warm tones. 8 drawers in total each of there own size...
Antique Japanese suzuribako. Made for holding materials for fine calligraphy writing. The cover of the box is decorated with gold maki-e wild flowers including ferns and daisies with silver details and clouds of gold flakes. The interior of the box holds an ink stone, a copper water dropper and areas for resting brushes all treated with clouds of fine gold nashiji on a black lacquer ground. The underside of the lid is decorated with a scene of a rocky riverbank covered in wild flowers...
An antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (medicine or herbal chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Hirute style handles and hand forged iron corners.. Organized into 3 distinct sections. The upper section contains 56 small drawers, the center section has 40 medium sized drawers and the bottom section has 4 large drawers for a total of 100 drawers...
A beautiful Muller Fres. Art Nouveau Bronze and gilt table lamp with Art glass shade in violet with eggplant colored glass signed. Measuring 20” in height by 17” wide
A large and fine Spanish Cassone cabinet circa 1700 in oak. More information coming soon
Dramatic Chinese Kangxi Period blue and white vase with a cylindrical body narrowing to a straight neck and a flanged lip, ribbon designs on the neck, galloping Manchu Warriors carrying battle banners, base with a circle mark, all decoration in underglaze blue with three subtle hues.
Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates Kangxi 18th c.
Size H 18 3/4" x W 8"
A very highly important Portuguese Silver Serving Tray circa 1860 with a beautiful cameo portraits of the Royal Family and decorated with swags and ribbons. Hallmarks for Portugal
Beautiful Japanese kusuri medical tansu made of kiri wood (paulownia) and sugi side frames (Japanese cypress or cryptomeria). With warm original finish and hand forged hardware. Lacquer dark reddish, brown and mahogany tones that shows well in lighter and dark rooms. Total of 102 individual drawers.
Edo Period late 18th early 19th Century
39" High x 34" Wide x 9" Deep
A rare and beautiful Clock from the Second Empire with the WINGED GODDESS OF VANITY,SITTING BEFORE HER VANITY. 19” tall, 13.5” wide, 6” depth green onyx,gilded bronze.
A fine and rare CHINESE QING DYNASTY RARE MASSIVE FAMILLE ROSE VASE, circa 1800
Nuremberg 1475 Bronze Sander in the form of a Boar, incredibly rare Renaissance object d’art measuring 4.5” in length
Table mirror, resting on 2 feet. At the back, a wooden board unfolds to form a third leg to provide a good base for use on a table. Otherwise, folded, can be used as a hanging mirror. Given its small size and that fold-up leg feature, I think this is probably a travel model. What is pleasant about this mirror is that unlike large mirrors of this type, the relationship between mirror and frame is low, in fact the superb decoration of the frame is clearly legible and takes on its full artistic and...
French Crystal Chandelier Circa 1880-1900 24” wide x 32” electrified With full Crystal swags and Crystal spheres
A beautiful Mexican made chest of draws in the French style, measuring 51 inch wide 31 inch tall, 22 inch deep. Decoration of scroll work in gilt. Fine Mexican pine wood
A wonderful example of a carved an painted mid 18th C. Mongolian storage cabinet with flat table top surface. Still retains its original pigment with floral motif seen along with the floral handcarved drawer fronts. Footed base support legs float the chest off the ground. Very sturdy and strong in construction. All original hand forged iron is there and complete.
Mid 18th Century C. 1740's
Dimensions: 44" Wide x 33 1/2'' H X 20" D
Attractive Louis XVI period oak/cherry/pear/maple wood Desk/Secretaire/Chest, center folds down
as writing surface, inside has numerous smaller drawers and storage areas; top drawer as well as 3 bottom drawers with locks/keys, size L. 125cm x H. 120cm x D. 60cm, used condition, of Swiss origin and
will be shipped from Switzerland.
A Pair Gilt Bronze Figurative Franco Italian Candelabras measuring 16.5”x6”. Finished in black patina with gilt bronze Ormolu finish early 19th century
A rare vase signed markings of Yongzheng, Eighteenth Century Chinese vase in a beautiful blue color, Pate sûr Pate
#699 Antique Scottish Penwork Tea Chest in Maple with all over decoration of leaves and acorns and a central paterae on the stepped lid of a mother with two children. Inside are two removable lidded tea caddies with penwork leaf and grape decoration and the underside of the lid has a faux coral design.
Attributed to Charles Stiven of Selkirk
See: “Antique Boxes” by Clarke & O’Kelly pages 126-130 for other examples and our #704, #528 and #700. (Wear to decoration around lock, integ...