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Large striking elegant wood and gesso 19th Century gilt frame. Own this attractive piece. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: Exterior: 40" X 34.5". Interior oval: 29" X 23.5".

Bring grace and beauty into your world with this 19th Cenutry French Art Nouveau masterpiece, “Leune fille dans le jardin”, August Moreau (1837 – 1917), large patinated bronze, signed (see photo of signature). Dimensions: 29” high X 14” wide X 8” deep. Born in Dijon in the early 19th century, Auguste Moreau studied under Mathurin Moreau. Auguste, a leader in the Art Nouveau movement, worked as a sculptor and specialized in figures, statuettes and groups, in marble and bronze. He e...

Japanese Bronze vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912)features Nature's wisdom and beauty including good luck song birds. Dimensions: 10" high X 4" around.

Exquisite English hand carved solid black walnut dining table with leaves. This beautiful piece expands from 7 feet long to 15 long with all four leaves. Perfect for those big get together events, including family gatherings or corporate meetings. The leaves come with their own solid walnut storage box. This fine piece features Master Artisan hand carved bases (see photos). Circa 1840s. Dimensions: 7 - 15 ft. long X 44" wide X 31" high.

Enrich your life with this romantic elegant beautifully crafted rococo style French complex detailed hand chased gilt bronze and hand painted porcelain mantel clock made by the famous French clock maker Vincenti & Cie. The French movement is of very high quality and has the Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's hallmark on the eight day twin train movement backplate “Medaille D’Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855” - see photo. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced by our...

Grand antique 19th Century Lenzkirch porcelain and bronze mantel clock. Exceptional sharp detailed chasing in the Bacchanal themed bronzework including garlands, flowers, bows framed by two Bacchus faces (see close up photos). Bacchus is the promoter of civilization, law giver, lover of peace and patron of agriculture and the theater – a symbol of working with Nature’s bounty and wisdom to create a civilized and beautiful world. This piece features striking regal maroon porcelain body, por...

Bring good fortune and protection energy into your life with this culturally and artistically significant large vivid powerful master artisan hand carved Balinese rosewood sculpture of Vishnu riding his Garuda. This very heavy and dense (sinks in water) carved masterpiece is crafted out of the finest Indian Rosewood (Sono wood). This is the most heavy, dense, hard, rare, expensive, highly prized wood in Indonesia – Not to be confused with lesser woods such as Suar, Jempenis or Balau. It is tru...

Rare Russian champleve 19th Century crystal regulator clock with French L'Marti & Cie time and strike two train movement. Outstanding example of superior Russian artisanship in the champleve case and rare matching champleve mercury pendulum. Garlanded Roman original floral centered face. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: Clock: 18.5” h. X 8” w. X 8” d. Lesser similar clocks sell for over $9,500. Runs great. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an authentic artistic master clock with rare Russian...

Fine 19th Century antique rosewood sofa/couch, matching armchair and two side chairs attributed to Pottier & Stymus feature outstanding hallmark detailed excellence in construction, style, single piece curved legs, custom back pads and lush silk upholstery. These pieces do not have a signature or hallmark. Pottier & Stymus was one of the top American cabinetmaking firms in the last third of the 19th century. Examples can be found in Museums such as the Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums. Augu...

Bold bronze bust of Napoleon signed by Renzo Colombo dated 1885, titled "Napoleon 1st features the famous Napoleonic Eagle on marble base. Hallmark: Pinedo Bronzes Paris. Dimensions: 14.5" X 9" X 6.5". Strong demand for Colombo works is demonstrated by the recorded sale price of $3,819 for the smaller Napoleon bronze bust Lot # 259 sold at US Auction House on July 31, 2010.

Large (almost 8 feet high) antique wooden English pub sign features painted coat of arms with crown, lion and unicorn, custom cut wood lettering "English Tea Room" on both front and back. (back side photo has "striped look because of sunlight through lattice roof). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 92" high X 68" wide X 4" thick.

Carved by Master Meiji cabinet makers this Japanese dragon bench made of Kiyaki wood is sublime. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 53" wide X 48" high X 26" deep.

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 Edo Period (1603-1867) of feudal Japan. The piece displays symbols of divine protection and gold inlay studs. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".

This extremely rare antique Burmese beautifully gilt Buddha from the ancient city of Ava depicts Buddha in the classic pose, sitting with legs crossed in the Bhumisparsa Mudra gesture symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness - left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness), eyes half closed in a divine gaze. This piece exhibits fine rare artisanship including sweeping brows, well executed eyes, high forehead as wel...

Own this fine piece of American history. Fully vetted provenance from the University of North Carolina, this genuine authentic hand carved mahogany antique poster and canopy bed made in the late 1700s came from the Yancy Plantation in Georgia. This piece featuring tobacco leaf and rosette motifs carvings on the posters and grand canopy was made by the plantation slaves over 200 years ago who are proudly recognized for their outstanding quality artistic craftsmanship the world over. It has bee...

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 7/8" X 2 3/4". This tsuba comes with a handmade Kiriwood display box with upholstered cushion bed and custom made upholstered blade shape position centering nub to maximize the display and safety of your fine tsuba (see photo).

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely 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".

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 Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".