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This splendid oil on board renders a charming cape cod house overlooking the ocean. There is a road passing to its front. It is all too serene and peaceful. Given the calmness of the waves, speculate that the ocean is the Pacific. It is signed E Harkins in the lower left. Its simplicity and unpretentiousness reminds me of Edward Hopper's or Andrew Wyeth's work. It is truly an understated gem. Dimensions: 12" w, 9" h The only imperfection is the slight curvature of the board which would be ...

A hard to find lithographic print by Andrew Wyeth entitled Flour Mill, published by the New York Graphic Society in 1985. The print is still in its cellophane wrapper, mounted on a foam board. It is housed in an economy frame.

The elements of this composition conspire to impress the viewer with poignant simplicity and elegance.

Condition of print is pristine.

Dimensions: 24.25" w, .5" d, 36.25" h

Any defects of this art is in the frame. The pr...

The Jacob Petit factory at Fontainebleau produced these porcelain cornucopia vases Century 1840. The lavish cornucopias are mounted on rectangular bases decorated with rocaille and gilded swags and vines; the corners are finished with swans. The horn is molded, painted with flowers in reserve on each side. The rim is a rococo staple of undulating flourishes, decorated in gold in the upper interior. The base has a peach wash; the horn in a robin's egg blue palette. Condition is very good to excel...

A fantastic set of hand painted fish plates, each plate having its own distinctive scene, made in Limoges, France. The plates date circa 1900. Each plate is gold enameled at the rim. Diameter is 9 1/4". Condition is superb (see report below). Backstamp is L. R. I - a manufacturer whose identity I have not solved. With 12 plates, you could create a visually arresting focal point in your living room, dining, or hallway. Dimensions: 9.25" d Eleven plates are in superb antique condition. On...

This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.

This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze. Its subtle rising lip gives the bowl a slight lift.

Condition is very good, its...

This porcelain masterpiece was produced by the famous British firm commonly known as Royal Crown Derby a name owing to the trademark featuring the royal crown patented to the firm by George III. The designers spared no expense in the production of this lavish rarity which stands stout on 4 paw feet reminiscent of the Chippendale style. The bowl is carefully and brilliantly painted with roses, vines, and fern leaves in gold. The legs and handles are accompanied by gilded lions, a theme contin...

This fine bronze shows special skills of Italian born artist Florio V. Dante (1921-2009) who modeled this horse in great motion and with fine equestrian anatomy. Dante studied and exhibited in southern Europe before coming to the United States in 1947 where he continued his studies at Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, and the New York Academy of Art where he took a special 15 week course studying horse anatomy through dissection, thus giving him a unique perspective in designing his ...

If fireplaces long ago were considered romantic, this fireplace summer cover is undoubtedly the reason for such nostalgia. This cast iron masterpiece features the god Mercury holding a torch, atop a basket of flowers, framed with scrolling baroque devices. I date this summer cover to mid 19th C. or earlier. We propose considering this object as non-functional art, or architectural gear to restore a grand old home. Dimensions: 20" w, 2" d, 25" h This summer cover bears considerable we...

A fine antique walnut corner cabinet with beautiful warm patina - though I suspect that it has been refinished somewhere along the road. Wood shelves; dentil molding; wood pegs still present; brass hinges, and closing clasps added. Double doors top and bottom. The feet have been cut somewhat. It has normal wear and tear of a piece of this age. The cabinet is at least 19th C, but may even be late 18th century. It is a grand old piece suitable for making a statement, and drawing kind attention. ...

This highly desirable bisque headed doll was made by the famed German doll making firm JD Kestner. It is model 171 which came in several sizes, of which we believe this is the largest, made c. 1900. Although I measure it nearly 30 inches, some give its height as 28-30 inches. With its considerable height, we consider it a natural for certain decorating themes and scenarios - and its great age is no liability. Additional pluses are the clothes period appropriate or sympathetic with the character ...

This Baccarat crystal masterpiece was designed by Thomas Bastides, a Baccarat designer who has won numerous awards for his art. This vase, suggestive of an ocean wave at its base, has a cobalt blue color with clear framing. The notched mouth rim holds a crystal stopper or weight with a design reminiscent of stained glass. The vase is clearly marked Baccarat in the lower right and still retains its original Baccarat sticker. This vase dates to circa 2010 - give or take. This visual delight ...

Rene Lalique's artistic virtuosity is eminently exhibited in his Formose vase which depicts scaled koi fish swimming in (or creating) swirling water. The glass is tinted grey - a hard to find color for this famous vase. the rim of the base is inscribed R Lalique 934 with some illegible writings. These pre-War examples of his work are especially prized as they were made during the lifetime of the artist. Dimensions: 6.25" w, 6.25" l, 7" h This vase is in generally excellent condition but...

A fantastic late 19th C. Eastlake walnut slant front desk with glass doors for the book case and solid doors for lower storage. It has interior drawers and cubby spaces. Additional features include red felt on the desk; detailed, applied foliate moldings, arched glass, serpentine bonnet, and a rare brass candlestick holder. It is in over all very good to excellent condition. Expect mild wear and usage for this 150 year old beauty. You will be impressed with the solid heavy wood - a treasure y...

This walnut finished coffee table made of solid wood has a sinuous shaped top whose apron is embellished with elaborately carved acanthus leaves, and whose cabriole legs with scrolled feet have nicely carved bell flowers. We date the table to late 20th century. It is unmarked, but is sturdy and stout. Dimensions: 36.5" w, 27" l, 22.5" h

These exceptional vases decorated in the Chinese style were produced by the firm inherited by Charles Mason who secured rights to the famous Mason's Patented Ironstone in 1813. The pottery made porcelain as well, but I believe that these vases are of ironstone. Mason was also famous for producing wares mimicking Chinese wares which the British East India Company stopped importing in the late 18th C., an important factor to his early success. These vases are matched though their sizes differ b...

This rope bedframe has warmth which only time and wear can give. It has head and foot boards with some extra touches such as spool posts and turned legs. It retains its bed rails making modernization a plausible option. This bedframe is a very nice example with extra details which the average bedframe of its era did not have. I conservatively date this bedframe to mid 19th century but it could be somewhat earlier, but if pushed I place date to c. 1840. Bed dimensions are close to modern full ...

These magnificent Empire or Regency tazzas are composed of the finest design and craftsmanship capturing the neoclassical motifs made popular by the excavations in the Near and Middle East which started in earnest in the late 18th century.

The base is triangular lifted by paw feet above which stand cherubic girls bearing baskets of produce. Behind them are scrolling stalks which uphold circular rim, decorated with serpentine ribbons to which are fastened observant angels. The bowls,...

This Palissy Ware center or serving piece has 3 clam styled bowls for serving condiments or food. They have a Jun Yao style of coloring of mottled blue and green with dabs of purple in the interior; outer walls are painted with ochre streaks. The body is encrusted with shells and bocage evoking colorful visions of the sea.

Underside is marked Made in Portugal 201A. We date this piece to the mid 20th century.

Condition is good to very good on account of chip on one of th...