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"Bloemen Plukken" (Picking Flowers) Oil on canvas, signed by Robert Archibald Antonius Jean Graafland (1875 - 1940), lower left. Circa 1905. Dimensions: unframed 44" X 30". This strikingly lovely large piece is an outstanding example of his award winning style featuring his iconic women in the garden. From Maastricht, Netherlands, Graafland became a leading "en plein air" impressionist painter founding the "Zondagschool voor Decoratieve Kunsten" ("Sunday Art School"). Strong demand for Gra...

"Mother and Child" Marble sculpture, signed and dated by William Zorach (1887 - 1966). Circa 1956. Dimensions: 11.5" long X 9.5" high X 7" deep (not including the stand). Originally from Lithuania, Zorach came to the U. S. and studied at National Academy of Design and later at La Pallete in Paris. Known for his unique interaction with the sculpture's medium, his work his can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Art Ins...

Large (8 feet tall) Grand oak bookcase attributed to Gustave Herter circa 1880. Note the unmatched fine cabinetry and artistic deep three dimensional carving. Herter brothers furniture is among America's finest and can be viewed in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dimensions: 97" high X 87" wide X 19.5" deep.

Striking unmatched quality in execution, style and materials this remarkable piece demonstrates the superlative excellence only matched by the two verified Neo Grec Alexander Roux pieces in the Metropolitan Museum and the Munson-Proctor-Williams Institute. French born cabinetmaker Alexander Roux (1813–1886) produced some of the finest American furniture in his New York facility. Note the finest artisanship in the details including the exquisite mounts (see photos of this piece and the photos...

Grand striking Mahogany Neoclassical Centennial bookcase made by the Bradburn Furniture Company in London, England as an homage to the original 18th Century mahogany piece custom made by William Vile and John Bradburn for Queen Charlotte of England and Buckingham Palace in 1762 (see photos of original). The original its origin and background can be viewed on the royalcollection website for English Museums and Palaces, e-Gallery page – see bookcase). This piece was made in 1862, 100 years lat...

"Le Poisson et la Lune" Gouache on paper, signed by Oscar Dominguez (1906 - 1957), surrealist and cubist painter, lower right. Dimensions: 10.5" X 16" (not including frame). Born on the island of Tenerife, this Spanish surrealist joined the avant garde in Paris including Pablo Picasso and Paul Éluard.

“Jungfrau Mountain Stream” Oil on artist’s board, attributed to Albert Bierstadt. Condition: Excellent. Bierstadt born in Dusseldorf, Germany, immigrated to the U.S., studied under Aschenbach and Lessing in the Dusselforf school, maintained a unique style, technique, manner and attention to detail. He traveled and painted in situ through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy as well as the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the American West. Bierstadt made a habit of making numerous studi...

Elegant 19th Century French ebonized brass inlaid console cabinet features marble top as well as finely chased brass Bacchian God and Goddess motif of Civilization. Dimensions: 52" high X 48" wide 20" deep.

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...

Antique 19th Century Mahogany nine chime tube Grandfather Clock with Elliot movement. Includes three different chime tunes – Westminister, Whitington, and St. Michael, silent and chime settings, and a 29 1/2 day hand painting moon dial. It chimes on each quarter hour and strikes the hour. Face is signed Smith Patterson. The nine chime tubes are all signed "Waltham Clock Co.". The artistically hand carved mahogany case has a beautiful carved top bonnet. The sides of the hood and case feature ...

Striking French Mantel Clock, exquisitely crafted and chased, gilt and patinated bronze allegorical case featuring Jove’s Bull and female divine tenders, enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic date numerals signed “Brindel à Paris”, two train eight day movement with classic period count wheel. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: 28” high X 23” wide X 11”deep. Strong demand for such fine pieces is demonstrated by sale prices of pieces similar in quality, style and age such a...

"Lakeside Cottonwoods outside Taos, New Mexico" oil on canvas, signed by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859 - 1953) lower right. Born in Bridgeport, Ohio, Joseph Sharp, was one of the first Caucasian artists to visit New Mexico was regarded as the "father of the Taos Art Colony," and was known for his Indian figure and genre painting as well as for exquisitely colorful landscapes. Dimensions: 19" X 23". His works are exhibited at Houston Museum; Orange Co. (CA) Museum; Butler Museum (Youngstown, OH)...

Striking 19th Century English rosewood inlaid grand piano signed "John Brinsmead & Sons London". Dimensions: 82" deep X 57" wide X 40" high. Condition: Piece is in excellent condition. Pedal harp and sheet music stand are present and currently detached.

Striking outstanding example of the one of the best American cabinet makers - Pottier and Stymus inlaid rosewood cabinet. Dimensions: 51" high X 63" wide X 22" deep.

Dimensions: 88" high X 89" long X 70" wide. Inside dimensions (for mattress) 81" X 65".

Matching highly carved 19th Century French oak canopy bed and armoire, from the Saxe-Coberg-Gotha Collection, custom made for the Veste Coberg Castle in Coberg, Germany for the Saxe-Coberg-Gotha Royal family in 1840. The Saxe-Coberg family is related to many European royal families including the British Royal Family (Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, second son of Ernst, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha), the Belgian Royal Family, and former Royal Families of Portugal and Bulgaria. These mat...

"Self Portrait" oil on canvas, signed by Conrad Buff (1886 - 1975) at the lower left. Dimensions: 11" X 16" (not including the frame). A rare and deeply self exposing piece by the Master landscape impressionist originally from Switzerland who moved to America and worked with artist icons Maynard Dixon and Edgar Payne.

"Seeufer" (Lakeside) oil on canvas, signed and dated by Helmuth Macke (1891 - 1936) lower right. The accomplished German Expressionist displays his vision and feel for color here. Circa 1921. Dimensions: 15" X 11.5" (not including frame).