A Pompeian Lady
By John William Godward
Located in New Orleans, LA
, Alberta, 1982 Hodgin’s Art Auctions, Calgary Fred and Sherry Ross, New Vernon, New Jersey Sotheby’s, New
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 55 in W 43.5 in D 3 in
Tristram and Isolde by John William Waterhouse
By John William Waterhouse
Located in New Orleans, LA
Collection, UK, 1948 and by descent to His son, 1981. Sir Rod Stewart, O.B.E., by 28 June 1999. Fred and
Canvas, Oil
$15,182
H 97.64 in W 71.46 in D 22.64 in
Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is...
Oak
Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
By Dini e Cellai Signa 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. These came from San Francisco and I was t...
Stoneware
$28,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 211 in L 130 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Wool
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany case. The player is in working condition with good tone. Late 19th century.
Mahogany
$4,200Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.15 in W 12.45 in D 9.65 in
Pablo Picasso Complete "A Los Toros" Sabarte and Sauret
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
French edition of "A Los Toros" complete with four originals Picasso lithographs from 1961 (Jeu de la cape, La pique, Les banderillas, Picador II) Very good condition, book cover wi...
Paper
English Regency Penwork Games Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.
Wood
Antique Copper Hand Etched Egyptian Islamic Large Bowl Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Copper hand etched polished brass cache pot. Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor. Figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs ...
Brass, Copper
$69,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 77.5 in W 60 in D 17.5 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Kingwood and ormolu-mounted single-door Vitrine, the demilune shaped cabinet with and arched bonnet, molded trim above a bombé glazed d...
Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques. Interior lined in...
Bronze
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 9.5 in
French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated body surmounted with a ...
Bronze
$12,950Sale Price|22% Off
H 66.75 in W 28.5 in D 16.25 in
Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian 19th century Greco Roman style brown patinated bronze sculpture group of a two-horse Roman Chariot and rider in a dark patina, raised on a fitted Verde d'alp...
Marble, Bronze
$6,985Sale Price|43% Off
H 38.5 in Dm 26.5 in
19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Eighteen-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style wrought iron and parcel-gilt eighteen-light crystal (cut-glass) chandelier. The black painted frame with twelve candle arms and six interior...
Metal, Wrought Iron
16th Century Head Of A Noble
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking 16th century statue - head of a nobleman - crafted from Roman concrete - opus caementicium. Roman concrete is durable due to its incorporation of volcanic ash, which...
Coade Stone
Christopher Dresser "Studies in Design"
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
This is the original and complete edition of the Classic. Contains all 60 plates.
Paper
"Ice Prince" by Terry Balle Illuminated Acrylic Sculpture c. 1980
By Terry Balle
Located in Hanover, MA
Illuminated helix-form floor sculpture entitled "Ice Prince" by artist Terry Balle, circa 1980. Constructed of stratified PMMA optical acrylic resin. A single lightbulb mounted to ...
Resin, Acrylic
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