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Extremely well executed finest French regulator clock ,by Japy Freres France , 8 day time and strike movement, twin train with half hour and hour striking on the polished French bell. Authentic mercury pendulum automatically adjusts for temperature changes. Movement is Hallmarked "Japy Freres & Cie" with maker's crowned seal. Beautifully custom carved marble case. Marble case and movement in excellent condition. Keeps great time. Circa 1890. 17" h. X 14" w. X 5 1/2" d.

"Windmolens in Zaandam" oil on board, signed by Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller (1855 - 1925) bas gauche. Dimensions: 20" X 15" (not including frame). This piece brings out the Master Dutch Impressionist's unique style, feel, color and ability. Condition - craquelure commensurate with age. Similar works have sold for over $28,000.

Antique French beveled glass and brass regulator clock: quality beveled cut glass front, sides and back, original dial, brilliant excellent condition enamel with arabic chapters and mercury pendulum. Movement signed Made in France - Japy Freres hallmark. Original Japy Freres high quality 8 day time and strike two train movement striking on the hour and half-hour. Medallion of Japy Freres Gde. Med. de Hounneur (see photo). Runs perfectly, keeps excellent time. Original period key included. Circa...

Outstanding bold Blue Collar Art "The Jackhammer" Mixed media (iron, wood, cement) by Steve Linn. Bold and striking, this large piece demonstrates Linn's unique style in modern realism. Linn's works have been exhibited in museums across the United States and Europe. Circa 1973 - 1974. Dimensions: 63.5" tall.

"A Tranquil Afternoon" oil on canvas - a beautiful iconic Laguna Beach seascape, signed by Roy M. Ropp (1888 - 1974) lower right and verso. Size: 24" X 34". Ropp came from Kansas to Laguna Beach in the early 1920s during its zenith in art talent. A town leader he created the world famous Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts of Laguna Beach, California.

Beautifully crafted Indian Sterling Silver necklace with five medallions and matching ring featuring turquoise and coral insets. Necklace and ring medallions are 1.5" to 1.25". Necklace is 19" long.

Display your finest art on this elegantly carved tall (6 Ft. 10 in.) French gilt accented Louis XV style mahogany colored wood easel with adjustable height base. Dimensions: 82" h. X 27" w. X 12" d.

Egyptian female bust. Ptolemaic copy of an 18th dynasty original. Medium: Basalt. Circa 100-50 BCE. h. 3 1/2" w 4" d. 6".

Beautiful deep three tiered gilt framed Victorian beveled mirror features intricate artistically hand carved floral and berry pattern. Circa 1880s - 1890s. Dimensions: 20" X 31.5" exterior, 14" X 25.5". Don't forget, this exquisite frame can be used for your fine paintings and artwork (rather than for the mirror).

This striking 19th Century French mantel clock retailed by Simpson and Fricker, has the highly respected, rare precision French Morbier movement. Its movement displays 19th Century large fine French barrels and rare parallel pendulum technology. Eight day movement strikes on the hour and half hour. Keeps excellent time and has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 19" h. X 12" w. X 8.5" d.

Superlative Museum quality 1850s Philadelphia deeply hand carved oak set including elaborate sideboard, expandable dining table and 8 chairs. Note the exquisitely carved dragons, cornucopias, grapes, walnuts and Bacchus of the Masterpiece sideboard (sideboard dimensions: 7' high X 6'8" wide X 2'3" deep). Round carved dining table (5 feet round expandable to 9 feet long X 30" high). Two supremely carved grand armchairs (54.5" high X 26" wide X 22" deep) and six carved side chairs (48" high X 2...

Exquisitely executed celedon five toed dragon vase from the Qianlong Dynasty include concentric circles signature chop on bottom. Dimensions: 13" high X 5" diameter. Circa late 1700s.

This late 18th Century, George III fine walnut double tea caddy is elegantly crafted in the Sheraton style. An outstanding celebration of the understated, (more simple than much later ornate styles) this neoclassical piece displays exceptional walnut grain, beautifully complemented by the black trim surrounding walnut on the double tea compartment lids inside. Key not included. The piece also exhibits 18th Century hand made off center screw heads. When it was made it was most likely called a "t...

Large framed and artistically crafted 19th Century Ottoman Turk textile bocha featuring beautiful gold and silver thread embroidered velvet from Aleppo, Syria. Condition: good condition commensurate with its age – slight tears near one boarder (see photo), otherwise good condition. Quality frame includes two full solid panes of glass and 22 carat gold leaf finish. The frame alone would cost from $1,200 - $1,900 to replace. Circa late 1800s. Dimensions: Textile: 42” X 42”, frame: 52�...

Hamilton wrist watch with 14 karat gold filled case and 19 jewel Movement. This quality piece is in Great condition and keeps excellent time. Strikingly elegant curved Art Deco style case. This fine piece is hallmarked Hamilton Watch Co. and 14K Gold filled on the inside of the back of the case. The movement is #982 stamped 19 jewels. Circa 1940. 22mm w. 38 mm lug to lug.

"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...

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.

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.

Beautiful 19th Century French brilliant blue Guilloche Compact Box with hand painted master oil painting portrait of a Lady, signed "Regnol". Dimensions: 3.5" X 2.5" (portrait 2" X 2"). Condition - good commensurate with age, slight chip on bottom (see photo).

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...

Large fine French (8 inches high) 8 day strike carriage regulator clock made in the 1890s with the finest French movement including complex and sophisticated repeater mechanism and alarm. The case features rare and exquisite Master-crafted French Nature motif intricate filigree brass-work throughout, thick fine beveled glass on all sides including the rear door and top within a solid brass case displays the finest complex thick barreled movement from every angle. A beautiful hand crafted carriag...

Ayutthaya Thai style bronze reclining Buddha. The Buddha in the position of reclining is usually thought of as attaining final nirvana (parinibbana), but in Thailand is sometimes considered to be resting. Points of note include classic Ayutthaya features including eyes half closed in a divine gaze, higharching brows connected to the nose bridge, rather puckered mouth, and articulated chin. Rarely, some of the original mother of pearl and black onyx inset in the eyes is still present. The beaut...

Charming pair of vintage metal adjustable ice skates to be a-fixed to shoes, feature clover design - approximately 13.5" long.

Fine antique Chinese Qianlong boxwood burl ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head is finely decorated in relief with a lily flower. The gracefully curved shaft has finely incised Narcissus flowers (representing New Year). Note the unmistakable boxwood grain in the close up photos. Dimensions: 13.12" long. Circa late 1700s.