All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #490719 (stock #136)
An exquisite painting with a atmospheric feeling of a foggy overcast day done in a Monet like manner. Oil on canvas relined and cleaned provenance: The estate of the artist William Karges galleries a private collection. A fine work by this highly recognized artist.

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Born in San Francisco to a family of artists, Cuneo studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute with Arthur Mathews, before attending the Academie Colarossi in Paris from 1911-1913...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #490723 (stock #137)
Charles Dorman Robinson impressionist seascape A beautiful atmospheric seascape painting of a sunset with ships off the coast of San Francisco. Oil painting on artist board framed in the original arts and crafts era frame signed lower right. In excellent condition some very minor touch ups in the sky area professionally cleaned and re-varnished...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #490725 (stock #138)
Charles Harmon California impressionist redwoods. A bold impressionist painting of California redwood country titled Gateway to Glendale Humbolt County. Oil on canvas board signed lower right. In excellent condition measuring approx. 10x12 inches. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

Biography

Charles Henry Harmon (1859-1936) was born on December 23, 1859 in Mansfield, Ohio...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #490730 (stock #WA054)
These vintage dark French roast rollback club chairs feature all original leather with handsome tuck pleats on the head rests and steam pleats on the arms. Circa late 1930's, they are in good overall condition. Dimensions: 37" wide, 35" deep, 33" high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #490739 (stock #WA055)
Clean, handsome lines are the hallmark of this Deco-style pair of restored French leather club chairs. Black piping creates the perfect accent to the glow of their warm cognac hue. Originally circa 1930's, their elegant style is reborn for your modern home. Dimensions: 31" wide, 37" deep, 34" high, 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #491122 (stock #WA056)
The simple flared back, or heart shape, creates a stunning look rarely seen in vintage club chairs. We never miss an opportunity to give a unique pair like this a second chance. Dark, rich chocolate hand-rubbed patina, originally circa late 1940's. Deep comfortable seats. Dimensions: 39" wide, 25" deep, 32" high
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #491246 (stock #T 1469)
All metal is 18 K Gold. Early 20th century Antique Vintage Dark ish Red Shiny 11 mm Faceted Bright Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic amber test and contemporary new pre fab 18k GOLD earhooks with new 18K Gold square beads were used to assemble this pair today. They suspend 1 1/2" and are light as a feather as they should be. These Sold. However, others may be found by searching in this www.mimideeartwear.com web catalog.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #491256 (stock #139)
A beautiful example of this exquisite art form in a floral vase on tinted silver foil background. Artist signed measuring approx. 5 inches tall 13 cm. In excellent condition no damage. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #491261 (stock #141)
A beautiful example of this exquisite art form in a floral vase on tinted silver foil background. Measuring approx. 6 inches tall 15.5 cm. In excellent condition no damage. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #491351 (stock #WA057)
We call these beautifully restored French club chairs the "Ambassador" pair simply because you feel like one when you lounge in them. Originally circa 1930's, they have been recovered in our winter Pyrenees sheep leather. Tinted a rich amber, the hand-rubbed patina gives this pair a romantic glow. Dimensions: 38" wide, 39" deep, 28" high x 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #491458 (stock #142)
An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #491459 (stock #143)
A beautiful seascape at sunset with incredible tonality and use of light. Oil on board signed lower right and stamped on reverse all rights reserved painted by Robert wood and includes an additional painting a study of a flower. Measuring 8x10 inches framed in a one of a kind custom hand carved and gilt frame measuring overall 14x16 inches in excellent condition some roughness on the edges...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #491494 (stock #M60021005)
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This is a rare and good quality Ming dynasty longquan celadon export ware in very good condition. The dish stands on a short foot and then everted on a slightly flat base towards a short and flat everted scalloped rim. On the inside of the base of the celadon dish, it has a rare moulded motif with a “radiating sun ray” as compared to the usual incised or moulded lotus, floral, dragon or fish design...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #491559 (stock #144)
A beautiful painting by this highly recognized early California painter depicting a wooded landscape with cows and oaks. Done in a impressionist style oil on board signed lower left. Measuring approx. 10x12 inches framed in a one of a kind custom carved and gilt frame 16.5 x 19 inches overall. A fine example would make a nice addition to any collection.

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Carl Henrik Jonnevold (1856-1955) was born in Norway on June 1, 1856...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #491573 (stock #0503)
A decorative globular shaped table cigarette lighter in Murano glass, with a Japanese inserted fluid lighter. This 3-3/8" diameter lighter is in a great forest green glass with opulent gold swirls; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the lighter appears unused, however it will need a flint and a bit of oiling (the mechanism is a bit stiff)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #491590 (stock #145)
Chinese porcelain vase hand painted with the Three Sages of Happiness design motif. Tong Zhi period 1862-1874 in excellent condition measuring approx. 9 inches tall comes in a fitted silk lined box.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #491943 (stock #WA058)
This is a rare find! We just had to restore this amazing set of four matching Gendarme Club Chairs. Originally circa 1940's, these beauties deserved a second life. Recovered with our signature winter sheepskin, they offer a deep, full, comfortable seat. Hook a leg over one of these and you will fall in love. We would prefer to find a home for all four together, but are willing to sell as pairs as well. Dimensions: 38" wide, 40" deep, 30" high, 23" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #492375 (stock #ALR1715)
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A skeleton sits in meditation, dried autumn grasses rustling in the wind the only sound on this unusual Edo period scroll. Above is an epitaph reading: Impermanence takes life like wind strips the petals from a flower, Neither Gods nor Saints can evade, Evil within mars the spirit, Lofty stature or humble servitude, All fall prey, Yet all can be forgiven. To the right of the seated figure is a tablet covered in Sanskrit characters...