Historical Objectivity

An evocative nineteenth-century painted tôle fire screen or chimney panel, fashioned from shaped sheet metal and ornamented in the neoclassical taste. Its shield-like silhouette, gen...

French School, after Nicolas-Louis-François Gosse (1787–1878) Napoleon I Receiving Queen Louise of Prussia at Tilsit, 6 July 1807 Bearing the signature “H. Vernet” lower left Oil on ...

An unusually near complete twelve-piece Continental glass liqueur service comprising two stoppered decanters, six stemmed cordials, and four faceted shot glasses. Each element is ind...

A visually commanding pair of sculptural table lamps, each modeled as an exuberant artichoke raised upon an architectonic ceramic pedestal. Executed in richly colored glazed earthenw...

A commanding pair of large blue-and-white covered-jar table lamps, Continental and probably Dutch, dating to the mid-20th century. Their substantial faceted bodies, architectural sca...

A substantial pair of Chinese export porcelain baluster vases, Qing dynasty, circa 1860–1880, decorated in the richly colored famille rose, or Rose Mandarin, tradition and later moun...

A monumental Chinese cast iron bath tub, also highly decorative as a substantial jardinière or garden planter, likely Qing dynasty or later, of deep elongated rounded-rectangular for...

A monumental Chinese cast iron bath tub, also highly decorative as a substantial jardinière or garden planter, likely Qing dynasty or later, of deep elongated rounded-rectangular for...

A substantial Venetian Renaissance Revival carved walnut Bible casket or document chest, likely northern Italian, circa 1880–1920, the hinged lid centered by a deeply carved winged L...

A pair of bronzed metal candlestick-form table lamps in the antique taste, each with a tall columnar shaft, dished bobeche, cream candle sleeve cover, and stepped circular base with ...

A refined Roman.. or Roman style carved marble head of a young child, Italian, 18th century or earlier, presented as a Grand Tour cabinet object beneath an accompanying glass cloche ...

A rare and unusual pair of Japanese Meiji period lacquered folding wall shelves, likely late 19th century, each formed with an irregular cloud-shaped backplate decorated in gilt and ...

Pierre-Honoré-César Pons Horologist (1773 - 1851) An important French gilt bronze desk clock and aneroid barometer, mid-19th century or later, the movement stamped “Pons / Médaille ...

2 (4) panel Screens available. There is an image in the listing with all 8 panels set up. A grand pair of decorative floor screens, each formed as a separate four-panel folding scr...

A decorative pair of Italian maiolica apothecary jars, likely dating to the 20th century, now converted to table lamps with brass fittings and newly wired electrical components. Each...

A fine pair of early English Derby porcelain reticulated oval baskets, circa 1758–1765, each finely pierced with circular and diamond latticework, applied with small floral bosses, a...

This unusual sculptural glazed earthenware object is best cataloged as an antique French épi de faîtage, or roof-ridge finial, likely 19th century, and probably from the Saintonge / ...

A striking polished solid malachite egg, notable for its substantial weight, deep emerald-green color, and richly figured natural banding. The stone displays dramatic concentric form...

An early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell perfume bottle box, circa 1830, of compact rectangular form with a softly domed lid, richly mottled shell veneer, and fine pale stringing ar...

A fine Dutch late Regency or early Biedermeier period tea caddy, circa 1830, veneered in richly mottled tortoiseshell with deep amber, chestnut, and dark brown figuring. The compact ...

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

A mid-19th-century American Folk Art oil on board portrait of an unidentified young gentleman, in the New England School Style, circa 1840–1860, presented bust-length in a period gil...

An intimate early 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of an unidentified gentleman, probably American School, circa 1825–1845, presented bust-length within a painted oval reserve and...

Note: This piece is potentially a very early model for the original bronze or sculpted closely to the original. A finely carved marble figure of Mousse Siffleur, also known as The ...

An unsigned 19th-century pastoral oil on canvas, probably English, depicting cattle and sheep at rest within an open rural meadow beneath a broad, cloud-filled sky. The composition i...

A finely modeled Victorian polychrome terracotta figure of a seated pug dog, naturalistically rendered with an expressive broad muzzle, alert posture, compact muscular body, curled t...

An impressive antique Indian zardozi patchwork textile hanging, probably Rajasthan or Gujarat, assembled from richly worked ceremonial, sari, or garment textile fragments and mounted...

A charming pair of Venetian miniature paintings depicting lagoon and harbor views with gondolas, sailboats, distant architecture, and atmospheric skies, likely inspired by the enduri...

A good quality English leather, mahogany and brass-mounted waste paper basket, dating to the early 20th century, of tapering cylindrical form raised on short turned bun feet. The bod...

An interesting English mahogany post office box model, likely Circa 1890, fashioned as a hexagonal architectural miniature with a faceted pyramidal r...

A finely decorative pair of late 19th century French or Continental cut-crystal and gilt-metal candelabra, conceived in the Louis XVI Revival taste and reflecting the brilliant decorative vocabulary of the Belle Époque interior. Each candelabrum is composed with a shaped cut-crystal standard rising from a radiating scalloped circular base, the glass worked with alternating fluted, diamond-cut, and crosshatched panels that catch and refract light with strong prismatic effect. The central upright finial is similarly faceted, lending height and architectural presence to the form. The gilt-metal arms extend in scrolling foliate branches, terminating in three crystal candle cups or bobeches dressed with faceted crystal bead swags and elongated pendant drops. The combination of clear cut glass, dark metal pinning, and warm gilt-metal mounts follows the historic French taste for ormolu-mounted crystal lighting, recalling the refinement of late 18th century neoclassical candelabra while incorporating the more theatrical sparkle favored in the late 19th century. The floral and foliate arms, scalloped crystal bases, cut-glass finials, and profusion of suspended prisms make the pair especially suitable for use as mantel candelabra...

Frames circa 1830 - with later leather upholstery. Note: Leather is imported from Germany, high quality soft leather. A handsome pair of Georgian era armchairs, each retaining an e...

A dramatic pair of Italian Baroque Revival gilt tole three-light wall sconces. Each is comprised of 19th century elements designed with a richly sculptural tole backplate in a bold p...

A rare and highly decorative Italian verdigris copper lavabo, late 19th to early 20th century, modeled as a dramatic dolphin-form wall fountain above a separate scallop-shell basin. ...

A striking 19th-century grand tour era neoclassical grisaille oil on canvas, painted in trompe-l’oeil imitation of carved bas-relief and depicting a winged female personification of ...

An atmospheric Old Master style Italianate landscape, oil on canvas, depicting a dramatic wooded river valley with rocky outcrops, distant mountains, classical ruins and a small arch...

A decorative pair of Italian chinoiserie decorated tole planters, executed in flared square form with red japanned surfaces, black-painted interiors, gilt edging, raised plinth bases...

An impressive English Georgian plate bucket, finely constructed in rich mahogany with brass mounts, brass strapping and an arched carrying handle...

Attributed to Pieter de Ring, or Ryng (Dutch, 1615/1620 – 22 September 1660) Artus Claessens (Flemish, 1600–1644) Dutch or Flemish School, likely 17th century, oil on canvas. Th...

A rare and highly decorative pair of Victorian mirrored oil sconces, each with an oval beveled mirror plate set within a dark velvet-covered or plush-wrapped frame and fitted with an...

A good quality Queen Anne style occasional table with a fixed rectangular tapestry top set beneath glass. The table is constructed in a warm, dark mahogany-toned wood, with a molded ...

A refined Edwardian inlaid tea table of elegant small scale, designed with an oval top, single pull slide shelf, shaped apron, and tall tapering supports. The oval top is richly deco...

A stylish pair of faux bamboo armchairs by The Wicker Works, San Francisco, designed in the refined California coastal and Chinoiserie revival taste. Each chair is constructed with a...

A highly decorative near pair of Italian polychrome and parcel-gilt torchère candelabra, conceived in a theatrical neoclassical fantasy with twin dolphin-form supports, classical urn...

A substantial French lead and zinc garden planter or architectural jardinière, likely dating to circa 1920 or earlier, designed with the sober, sculptural presence associated with ea...

A monumental 19th century black painted cabinet of impressive architectural scale, later decorated with richly raised chinoiserie ornament in warm gilt, ochre, and gold-toned relief....

A substantial Italian painted white & carved wood desk or console table with leather top, designed with a bold sculptural presence and a strong relation to the organic modernist furn...

A commanding 19th century campaign partner’s desk in richly figured mahogany, conceived in the tradition of portable British military and colonial furniture while retaining the scale...

A striking English Regency flame mahogany tilt-top center or breakfast table, circa 1810–1830, conceived with the bold architectural refinement and highly decorative veneer work asso...

An exceptional 18th-century Italian parcel-gilt and cream-painted demilune console table, probably Northern Italian or Tuscan workshop, with a richly figured rouge, gray, and white m...

Exceptional pair of Lamb of Manchester Aesthetic Movement mirrored wall sconces, each constructed with an architectural ebonized frame, broken pediment crest, oval gilt decorated bac...

Monumental coastal grotto mirror with an exuberantly encrusted shellwork frame composed of natural oyster shells, scallop shells, spiral shells, nacreous mother-of-pearl surfaces, co...

A finely decorated French Charles X style verre églomisé mirror, circa 1860, with a rectangular frame bordered by reverse-painted and gilt glass panels. The ivory-toned ground is enr...

A 2 piece sculptural polished steel composition of celestial inspiration, designed with a sweeping crescent form rising above a tall cylindrical base. The upper element curves upward...

French Faux Bois Giltwood Mirror With Murano-Etched Glass, Late 19th Century An ambitious French wall mirror conceived in the faux bois taste, its giltwood framework carved to imita...

A charming French wall mirror in tightly bound rattan/cane, formed as a clean circular hoop with concentric reed courses and distinctive wrapped bindings at the crown and foot that r...

Carved in high relief and finished in a warm gilded surface, this matched pair of French wall sconces presents the exuberant vocabulary of the late Rococo: C- and S-scrolls, swept ac...

Alfred S. Rix (American, 1867–1929) Rocky Headland And Breaking Surf This atmospheric coastal seascape by Alfred S. Rix captures the moment when a heavy swell lifts, curls, and coll...

Refined and architectural, this French two-tier extending bar cart is executed in a cool-toned metal frame with crisply fluted, column-like legs and discreet gilt-brass collars and f...

18th century export painting - this Chinese export painting is best described as an anonymous Qing-period atelier production, executed for the Western market in the highly finished ...