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Large, rare, grand, and imposing, deeply carved Continental walnut griffin throne chair. This is truly a special one of a kind exquisite piece that demonstrates unique uncommon craftsmanship and artistry. Note the ingenious way the Master craftsman designed and executed the Griffin’s front foot becomes the front foot of the chair and the Griffin back foot becomes the back foot of the chair on each side of the chair (see photo side view). The deep concise intricate pierced carving includes ...

"Hügel Bauernhof und grün wiese in Appenzellerland" (Hill Farm and Green Meadow in Appenzeller) oil on board, signed bas droite, Kolliker. Dimensions: 16" X 13" without frame. Condition: some repairs - two horizontal cracks and repairs lower and middle - board has been securely stabilized by additional back ribbing - see photos. Strong demand for similar paintings include the sale price of $7,257 for smaller and less valuable Gouache medium painting "Muraltengut with view over Lake Zuric...

"Custer's Last Stand" large humorous color high quality giclee signed by Yan Macs (1933 - 1993). Dimensions: 28" X 18". Mac born in Latvia, was able to escape the USSR traveling to Germany and untimately the USA. Macs' paintings are as amusing as they are intriguing, with titles that often display the artist's wit.His works have been exhibited at the Oklahoma Museum of Art, Art Washington and Basil International in Switzerland.

100% authentic 18k Gold Patek Philippe Men's Pocket Watch. Originally sold from Shreve & Co. San Francisco in 1910. 1 7/8" diameter. 8 adjustments. 42 mm movement. Triple signed, - stamped Patek Philippe on the movement, case and Pakek Philippe & Co. on the face. Serial # 172285.

Celebrate the richness of life by owning this large rare antique colorful signed porcelain vase made by the finest German maker, Hutschenreuther of Selb, which features a beautiful phoenix bird, the supreme symbol high virtue, grace, peace and prosperity as well as stylized nature motifs. This fine four color piece is signed with the genuine Hutschenreuther Mark which was used only between 1925 to 1939. Do not confuse this special large antique rare piece, with later smaller less colorful more...

Striking antique coromandel wood English box features scaloped design, inlaid brass inside lid and two levels of custom compartments. Circas second half 19th Century. Dimensions: 13" wide X 9" deep X 5" high.

Rare 18th Century silk suspension gilt bronze French mantel clock includes uniquely crafter finely chased Griffin and star pedestals on a marble base. Circa 18th Century French silk suspension movement keeps excellent time and has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. Inscribed on the back "A Mme Ganshof des Mersch Spm 2 - 8 - 20 bon ami: Gal Leman" Dimensions: 13" h. X 8" w. X 4" d.

19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

Bring good fortune to your life with this unusually large, exceptional 19th Century Japanese carved wood statue of Daikoku, the god of wealth (one of the seven lucky gods of Japan). He is in his traditional pose with his sack of treasure slung over his shoulder, holding his magic mallet (which produces coins and wishes) and standing on two bales of rice (signifying abundance). This robust figure carved out of a large native Japanese cypress(Kiso-Himoki) trunk (see the rings on the bottom) stan...

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 over-sized English Regency mahogany burl wood sarcophagus style tea caddy with stylized lion head brass side ring handles and rare pierced sphere feet, matching rich mahogany burl and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual ...

Finest quality Rosewood and leather couch and loveseat Art Deco set. Leather cushions inside back and side, specimen grain rosewood outside side and back, matching custom gold satin-finish pillows. Dimensions: Couch - 90" wide X 24" high (to seat 21" high) X 36" deep. Loveseat 60" wide X 24" high (to seat 21" high) X 36" deep. Good condition.

Beautifully designed Persian style rug made with attractive color scheme featuring handsome golds and tans with dark accents and trim. Just the right touch to warm your home. Made of Olefin. Dimensions: (7ft. 7") long X 5' 3" wide.

Handsome antique German Berliner wall clock made by the Mauthe Clock Company in Schwenningen, Germany (trademark FMS), circa 1890s. The case is made of lindenwood, mahogany and mahogany burl. The dial is ceramic with fine hand painted scroll accents and arabic numerals. The dial center and pendulum bob are both brass embossed in an art nouveau design. The crown is original. The twin train 8 day movement strikes on the hours and the ½ hours. The movement is signed with the Mauthe Eagle trade mar...

Australian South Sea white baroque pearls. Large 13-15mm size pearls in this full size 36 inch strand of beautiful AAA quality pearls. This piece is 100% guaranteed genuine. Smaller 17" neclaces of similar size and quality sell for $6,000 - $16,000 as the one at lagunapearl dot com online

"Poseidon Reborn" large oil on board, signed by Alexander Canedo 1902 - 1978, lower right. Dimensions: 24" X 29". Traveling from his native Mexico, Canedo studied at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris and later in Rome. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Petit Musee, in Paris in 1948. A smaller, lesser, more simple, lesser desirable medium - pencil drawing by Canedo, "Reclining Male Nude" Lot # 26 sold for...

Skillfully carved Chinese export chair in Red lacquer features gold Phoenix arms symbolizing peace, prosperity, union of yin and yang, wisdom and the devine force in this world. The back is crested with the omnipotent Dragon of strength and vitality. While beautiful maidens float in hamony with nature on the back. Circa 1880. h. 44" w. 26 d. 20.

Own this rare fine treasure of Western culture. "Italienische Reise" (Italian Journey), by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Theis rare antique massive (14" X 9 1/2" X 2 1/2") leather bound edition by Goethe ( German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, and natural philosopher, one of the greatest figures in Western literature was born in 1749 and died in 1832. This edition was published in 1912 by Leipzig/Iminsel Verlag (publishing house) includes 1at, 2nd, and 3rd Parts; 346 pages and 167 rare p...