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Beautiful 19th Century antique French champleve enamel crucifix, mounted on beautiful copper backed onyx (including wall hang ring), with matching champleve holy water font below with hinged lid. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 12” X 7” X 3”. Champleve is a highly labor intensive delicate artistic technique of decorating metal, began by the Celts during the early Roman Empire and became the favorite of European Nobility from the 11th Century on, in which areas that have been hollowed out, by ...

Elegant and artistic “Reclining Nude” by Jan Hoowij – signed upper right demonstrates his evocative master talent. Dimensions: 36” X 24” (39” X 27.5” 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 Museums thr...

Large (almost 8 feet high) antique wooden English pub sign features painted coat of arms with crown, lion and unicorn, custom cut wood lettering "English Tea Room" on both front and back. (back side photo has "striped look because of sunlight through lattice roof). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 92" high X 68" wide X 4" thick.

19th Century French pair of matching champleve, onyx and finely chased gilt garnitures which both have the matching turtle curved front onyx base and pine cone crown. Please note one garniture has some damage to the back upper ring of onyx (see photo). These fine artistic works are part of a three piece clock and garniture set, but the pair of garnitures are being offered here separately from the clock. If you wish to purchase the whole set, see the entire set under the "Clocks and Watches" ca...

Bring the subtleties of Nature’s Magic into your home with “Rainbow Blossom” oil on canvas, signed lower left – Raymond Knaub (1940 – Present). Dimensions: 16” X 12” without frame, 22.38” X 18.25” with frame. Famous Western Landscape painter, Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Knaub grew up in Colorado and traveled the Western United States extensively. Influenced by Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth, Raymond Knaub’s unique style evokes a nonverbal peaceful connection and revere...

Antique leather British soldier's ten compartment bandoleer with brass buckle from the time of the Boer War. Note two fastening tabs missing, one replaced and one broken (perhaps from seeing so much action/use). Four feet long by 4 inches high.

William IV mahogany teapoy rectangular case enclosed by a scalloped carved hinged, original satin lined lid with fitted interior of two matching mahogany lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on an elegantly carved pedestal and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet with casters. c. 1835. height 33in (84cm); width 16in (41cm); depth 10 1/2in (17in).

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

Bring the vibration of good fortune and confidence in to your life with the artisanship of this Outstandingly fine and unusually detailed hand carved jade water buffalo in the Yuan style with wood stand. The water buffalo represents the Natural forces of strength, good fortune, leadership, confidence, eloquence and fertility. Dimensions: height 5.5" length 7.5" depth 3.5".

Sterling Silver and turquoise necklace and ring. Ring medallion is 1.125" X 75" nd .75" round. Necklace pendant is 1" X .75" and 19" long.

Unusually large, deep, complex, ornately carved Katsura wood dragon chair, featuring natural motifs of bird, asian langur monkey, and chestnut trees. Ivory eyed dragon arms. Circa 1852-1912. h. 50" w. 31 1/2" d. 22".

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...

Very Large (over one foot long - 20 lbs) antique, finest carved 19th century ebony elephant with lvory tusks, inlaid ivory eyes and inlaid ivory toe-nails, demonstrates unmatched fine quality and artisanship from Sri Lanka. There are several slight age cracks (see photos). This made of the finest most rare and dense heavy African Ebony wood. Weight 19.5 lbs. (9 kilos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10" h. X 13" X 7" d. ( 25 X 36 X 18 cm).

From the first quarter 19th century, this Regency teapoy's rectangular case with concave sides and enclosed by a hinged chamfered lid with fitted interior of four lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on a turned fluted and foliate knopped column and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet. height 31in (81cm); width 22in (56cm); depth 18in (46cm)

Large (5 ½’ tall) fine detailed Japanese lacquer and gold leaf gilt carved wood antique Butsudan (Buddhist Altar). This Butsudan displays combined Buddhist and Shinto aspects. In Japanese altar making, each step is performed by a separate craftsman, cutting the wood, shaping the wood, lacquering, gilding, painting and assembly. Numerous individuals have worked to show the highest quality work for this outstanding altar. Ordered new today, this would be over twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000). ...

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.

This extremely rare antique Burmese beautifully gilt Buddha from the ancient city of Ava depicts Buddha in the classic pose, sitting with legs crossed in the Bhumisparsa Mudra gesture symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness - left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness), eyes half closed in a divine gaze. This piece exhibits fine rare artisanship including sweeping brows, well executed eyes, high forehead as wel...

Pair of 18th Century heavy French oak doors and matching overdoor transom feature custom wrought iron, glass and heavy bronze hardware, locks, and handles. Three total pieces Dimensions: 8' X 3' - 2" thick for each door, overdoor transom 6' X 2'.