Jay Strongwater Furniture

Rectangular table photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped enamels fired on guilloche and hand-engraved ornaments. Late Empire Napoleon ...

Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions. We have specia...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Leda and the Swan” is by Reuben Nakian (1897 - 1986). He was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works’ recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Nakian’s small bronzes achieve majesty and power which are not dependent on size and amplitude. With characteristic freshness, he has reinterpreted the classical subject of Leda and the Swan refining it in the Classical-Renaissance-Baroque tradition in a contemporary way. Dr. Robert P. Metzger gives us his aesthetic interpretation of this work which retells the myth in classical hedonism and freedom of expression showing Leda and the Swann prior to her being ravaged and during their first meeting. “The young virgin is fascinated with her new found friend and accepts him in a spirit of playfulness, contentment and wonder. She is dreamily available and shyly seductive as the deceptively tame swan snuggles up to her with its phallic-like neck.” Leda appears composed, placid yet open and available as compared to her more intense and passionate states in other of Nakian’s depictions on the same theme. This was cast at the "Renaissance Art Foundry" in 1978 and is so marked on the base being #5 of 7. It is believed that “no other sculptor of the twentieth century matched Rueben’s heroic renditions with the grand themes of Western Art. His erotic mythological figures exude a joyous energy of gesture and movement which place them among seminal sculptural achievements of the past one hundred years.” Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City previously known as the Robert Henri School … with Homer Boss...

Two malachite picture frames. One is Landscape measuring 10 inches wide x 7.75 inches high. The other is Portrait. Each have a bronze inner frame. Both hold pictures measured at 5.7...

Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...

Porcelain sculpture of an African rhino with an innovative decoration. This porcelain creation portrays the African rhinoceros, one of the most magnifice...

A gorgeous petite micro mosaic picture frame. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabi...

Ferrara Convex Mirror A Sculptural Convex Statement in Brushed Gold The Ferrara convex mirror is a masterclass in sculptural reflection — a highly decorative convex wall mirror...

Pair of inlaid oval frames. Circa 1920. H 26cm x W 20cm x D 2/16cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

Porcelain creation depicting Jaime Hayon’s latest creation. A work that speaks about looking after oneself and harmony. Jaime Hayon’s latest creation in porcelain for Lladró is a new character sure to be another resounding success. Ten years after...

A beautiful Murano glass picture frame surrounded by handcrafted clear swirl glass and blue glass roads. Some nice matching clear with blue flakes colored leavesand flowers. With lig...

This peacock is made of cloisonne with colored enameling. It's has a brass frame and it rest on a jade base.