A Pompeian Lady
By John William Godward
Located in New Orleans, LA
Joan Brown, Calgary, Alberta, 1982 Hodgin’s Art Auctions, Calgary Fred and Sherry Ross, New Vernon, New Jersey Sotheby’s, New York Private collection, New Orleans M.S.
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
Sir Rod Stewart, O.B.E., by 28 June 1999. Fred and Sherry Ross, New Jersey, by January 2003.
Canvas, Oil
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design. Mottled and variegated glass base with with carved and acid etched Deco symmetric...
Art Glass
$3,500
H 6 in W 9 in D 5.75 in
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Hand Painted Aquatic Theme Fish Gravy Boat & Stand
By Flora Danica
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A magnificent example of Royal Copenhagen's finest line of porcelain, this Flora Danica gravy boat is hand painted on both sides with aquatic scenes and swimming fish. The handle res...
Porcelain
$78,950Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 116 in W 74 in D 9.13 in
Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Pier Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine, palatial and important pair of French 19th century Rococo Revival style giltwood carved pier mirrors. The elongated intricately carved frames with carvings of tropical f...
Mirror, Wood
$450Sale Price|21% Off
H 11 in W 14 in D 2 in
Limited Edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Book with Serigraphs
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find limited edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" book with four serigraphs, circa 1978. This book is #2230 of #9500 distributed worldwide and is lavishly illustr...
Paper, Leather
Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....
Amboyna
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Wood
Chinese Export Platter, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export platter, circa 1820. Mille fleur pattern.
Porcelain
Very Fine and Special Mid-19th Century Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine and special mid-19th century gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal twelve-light chandelier. Multi-faceted and shaped crystal, cut crystal central column with beaded arms. F...
Crystal, Bronze
Gorgeous Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Spectacular Large Pair of Symmetrical Amethyst Geodes – Sculptural Cathedrals of Unmatched Beauty ▫️ Description It’s as if nature set out to carve a harmonious pair—these symmetri...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$14,951
H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Lalique After René Lalique, Fontainebleau Service (50 pieces), France 1950s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique Fontainebleau service composed of 48 pieces in sets of 8, one carafe and one decanter (50 pieces total). This service has champagne coupes, water, red, white wine Made...
Crystal
Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...
Enamel
$3,780 / set
H 8 in Dm 3.5 in
Mid-19th Century English Webb Corbett Etched Crystal Wine / Water Glass Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and elegant mid-19th century English crystal glassware service, crafted in England by the well-known Webb Corbett maker and finely hand-etched with decorative detail. This ref...
Crystal
Very Large Chinese Enamel Jardinière on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
Very large Chinese enamel jardinière on wooden stand Chinese, 20th century Measures: Height 127cm, diameter 116cm This monumental cloisonné enamel jardinière is a superb example...
Enamel
1921 René Lalique Bowl Ondines Opalescent Patina, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Two very thin molding lines on bottom. height: 7.5 cm diameter: 20 cm Félix M...
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$65,523
H 74.81 in Dm 27.56 in
Monumental 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Lidded Palace Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent and important, fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) blue and white porcelain lidded Palace vase. Having wonderful classical motif decoration to the boarders, ...
Porcelain
Moser Ruby Glass and Enamel Bird Ewer
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass and Enamel Bird Ewer Moser Late 19th Century This remarkable Moser pitcher exemplifies the pinnacle of Bohemian art glass. Among the firm’s most exciting creations, ewers ofte...
Glass
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