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Exquisitely crafted 18th Century French Napoleon III inlaid rosewood burl game box. Dimensions: 12" X 9.25" X 2.5"

Leatherbound 1929 edition "Swinburne Selected Poems" published in 1929. Large 9.75" X 6.5".

19th Century antique German tall case clock. Runs well, keeps great time. It has been cleaned and gone over by a Master Clock maker. Eight day movement is in excellent condition. 97" high X 21" wide X 12" deep.

Large rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune. Signed on the bottom. (see photo). Circa 1870s. Dimensions: 15.1” h. X 9.5” diamete...

Smart English Regency rosewood side table with folding side leaves and drawers. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 29.5" high X 15.25" wide X 7.5" deep with two 7.5" leaves.

This rare and special piece is an example of the popular early 18th Century egyptian motif (from Napoleon's exploits in Egypt) in Franch. This clock features hand painted face, Pharaoh surmounting crocodiles and sphinxes. Circa 1800s. Dimensions: 13.5" high X 12" wide X 6" deep.

"Fight of the Century" iconic oil on board painting of the the come back knockout victory of Joe Louis over Max Schmeling in 1938, signed by Arthur Smith (1897 – 1972) lower left. Dimensions: 24" X 18" not including frame, 28.5" X 22.5" with frame. Arthur Smith from New York, famous leader in the Socialist Realist genre, painted for the Federal WPA Program in the 1930s and 1940s and was also an illustrator for The Ring boxing magazine. This particular painting looks like the historic 1938 ...

This Junghans three train mantel westminster chime clock is a fine example of German clockmaking. Deeply Engraved Brass face with chapter ring, Heavy Beveled Glass, Finely Carved Case with Gorgeous wood tones. Chimes on the quarter hour, half hour, and hour. It Includes silencer & regulating bit rings. Circa 1890. h. 17" w. 13 1/2" d. 9".

100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft features an artistic swirl pattern which highlights its iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed GOLD SOEL. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1875.

Antique rectangle slate ink stone with finely carved dragon on fitted lid. Dimensions: 8.25" X 4.5".

"Mauna Loa" watercolor on paper, signed by David Howard Hitchcock lower left. Dimensions: 21" X 16.5" without frame. Less iconic Hitchcock pieces have sold for over $80,000.

Two striking Master period paintings. First, “Morgen Fuchsjagd” (“Morning Fox Hunt”), Beautiful turn of the Century oil painting on board, signed lower left Fritz Van der Venne – Munchen, the famous outdoor painter from Munich Germany. Seal inverso of the Adrian Brugger Munchen gallery numbered 840. Condition: Paint craquelure prevalent, color maintained. Second painting: “Abend von der winterlichen Jagd” (“Evening of the winter hunt”), Striking turn of the Century Troika oil p...

"Irrepressible" black and white wood cut print by Richard Bosman (1944 - Present). 31" X 42". Bosman, Australian, grew up in India, traveled and studied in London, New York is a leading force in Neo-Expressionism. His work is included in the Australian National Gallery, Canberra; Bibliothéque Nationale, Paris; National Museum of American Art, Washington, D. C.; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Museum of Modern Art. Similar wood cut works of Bosman have fetched over $5,000. Signed lower r...

Striking 18th Century French marble and ormolu clock with garnitures features period 18th Century silk suspension French movement. Clock keeps great time. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 24" high X 16" wide X 8" Deep - garnitures: 21.5" high X 10" wide X 7" deep each.

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...

Large, over 5 feet high, rare highly crafted beautiful large double pane stained glass panel. This supreme example of the finest stained glass artisanship included colored and painted glass as well as exquisite double panes. This piece is the work of famous artist, painter and stained glass maker John La Farge (1835 - 1910) who worked with L.C. Tiffany and produced work for Tiffany Studios and whos works are displayed in Museums throughout the Country as well as major stained glass works in the...

Antique Chinese Mah Jong set, made circa 1920s, that is complete and comes in a finely crafted rosewood box featuring exquisite dovetail joints, artistic brass accents, twin brass handles, sliding rosewood front door and 5 drawers. Featured are 149 bamboo backed tiles including extras and blanks, a drawer full of playing sticks, 7 disks and a ring. Dimensions: approximately 6.25” high X 7.48” wide X 7.6” deep. Comparable Mah Jong sets for sale include: $298 for - China-Cart.com : Chinese...

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".