Catalog (213)

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Chinese bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and conection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Circa 1895. h. 11" diameter 20".

Carved wood antique Santos made in South America circa 1890s. 13" h. X 7" w. X 3" d.

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...

Own a fine working example of old world period artisanship and engineering with this 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 solids and walnut veneers. The dial is celluloid with 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 mo...

"A Junk" color wood cut print signed by Hiroshi YOSHIDA (1876-1950). Size: 6.5" X 3.5" Hiroshi Yoshida studied painting in Kyoto and Tokyo and in his late forties became a leader in the 'shin hanga' movement uniquely pioneering and overseeing the full process unlike the ukiyo-e artists. Comparable sales of similar Yoshida wood cut prints of sailboats include the untitled print Lot # 1028 sold at Christie's New York on March 21, 2012 for $5,000.

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features blue song birds atop the blossoming cherry tree. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet)but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others. Cloisonne is a process by which very delicate minutely thin tiny brass metal filaments (which form t...

This elegant Japanese Meiji period bronze jardiniere features finely chased birds, trees and scrolling on the sides and lion-head feet. Circa 1890. h. 8 1/2" diameter w. 7 1/2" d. 7 1/2".

Series 124 8 Day, 3 train, Seth Thomas Camel-back Mantel Clock features inlaid burl wood case. This fine piece has the beautiful deep full "Westminster" tones of the Maker's best chime rods. Chimes at the quarter, half and hour. Circa 1929. h. 10" w. 22 1/2" d. 7".

Handsomely crafted twin quarter sawn oak legal size file cabinets. c. 1920s. h. 52" w. 40" d. 27".

Here is your chance to make this authentic wool Bokhara carpet your own. Bokhara rugs are produced in a region around the city of Lahore. Bokhara rugs got their name from 'Bukhara' a city in Uzbekistan, and their history dates back centuries earlier to the Turkomans which were situated to the north of what is now called Afghanistan. The dense 400kpsi single knot construction and attractive muted tones make this versatile piece perfect for home or office. Size: 9' X 12".

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".

Extremely rare limited edition multi-feature, twin chime, moon phase, three weight antique Herschede full size tall case mahogany hall grandfather clock made in 1925, model 240. Dimensions: 6’ 10” tall, by 2’ wide by 16.5” deep. The fifteen day three train movement plays both the Westminster and Canterbury chimes, strikes and plays on the quarter, half and hour. Clock collectors, don’t be mistaken, very few of this limited edition were made. This special 7 tube model is rare indeed. F...

Two massive 19th Century French Classical hand carved sandstone alagorical sculptures – one of Poseidon with trident and dolphin and one of Dionysus with infant Satyr and grapevine. Dimensions: 6’ 10” high X 23” wide X 23” deep each. Condition: Comensurate with age. Each of the the sculptures has cracks (see wrists in photos). Celebrate the blessings and foundations of civilization with these patron deities.

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".

Large English mahogany three compartment letter box, converted from a George III period knife box. Finely crafted inlaid trim set off by beautiful mahogany burl top. Brass-Mounted with Slant-top, this fourth quarter 18th century piece includes a serpentine front of the finest artisanship. Circa 1775. h. 15" w. 10" d. 13".

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main city, K...

Exquisitely master-crafted 19th Century French gilt bronze with dragon motif and signed Sevres porcelain two train clock chiming on the hour and half-hour. Crystal clear silver French bell. Movement is signed with a seal stamp "Hors Concours, Besancon, 1893, Ls. Bonhome, (dones, Selo Court". Please note this clock can be purchase with a pair of matching gilt bronze dragon candelabras as a three piece set - see item # 2071. The listed price is just for the clock. The candelabras must be purch...

Elegant and artistic “Parisian Nude” by Jan Hoowij – signed lower right demonstrates his evocative master talent. Dimensions: 29.5” X 23.5” (34.75” X 28.5” with frame). Circa 1953. Hoowij, born in Holland and attended the Royal Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in the Hague and the Academie Grande Chaumière, Paris. He later escaped his occupied homeland in 1939 and lived in London and then emigrated to New York then moved to California. His works have been exhibited in Muse...