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A semi-antique set of 10 Copeland Spode New Stone (made 1920-1960) dinner plates having a navy a armorial central medallion adorned with a bird of prey and a navy and gold leaf aroun...

Wedgwood (English, founded 1759), circa 1840. Behold a truly exceptional piece of antique porcelain history: the Rare 1840's Wedgwood "Tower Of London" in Orange Transfer Pearlware ...

The Thomae Company (American, founded 1920), circa mid 20th century. A fine grouping of 12 sterling silver demitasse spoons in 6 different color enamels, cobalt, orange, green, ligh...

A mid century malachite table box with tiered brass ring mounts. Original velvet interior. Unmarked.

Francis John Williamson (British, 1833-1920), circa 1884. An impressive cast stone sculpture by renowned British portrait sculpture Francis J...

Chinese Export, early 20th century. A set of 12 Chinese Export silverplate and sterling silver spider web model place card holders. Each piece has delicat...

Japanese, Meiji Period. An antique bronze vase constructed in bronze. The vase features several traditional designs including lotus blossoms, birds in flight and other floral detail...

Joseph Francis Von Tury by Vontury Inc. Circa 1950s/60s. A pair of Joseph Francis Von Tury by Vontury Inc table lamps in a super unique mid century volcanic glaze. Each lamp is moun...

American, circa 1845. One of the finest quality folk art cutlery trays on the market. Not only does this piece have its original robin's egg blue paint to...

English, 19th century. A beautiful antique English pine cupboard cabinet which has 8 individually painted panels to the exterior showcas...

English, mid 18th century. A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and design...

Takatori Family (Japanese, 20th century). A bizen ware or Bizen yaki pottery vessel produced in the Okayama region of Japan. Housed inside the original wood box. Vessel measures: ...

Vintage Persian Handmade Khatam Frame w/ Moses Crossing A fantastic micro mosaic frame with a framed camel bone hand painted Moses crossing. Signe...

Vintage Persian Handmade Khatam Frame w/ Chovgan Game Painting. A fantastic micro mosaic frame with a framed camel bone hand painted Chovgan game. ...

George Kovacs (American, 20th century). A vintage MCM table lamp constructed with 3 stacked black ceramic balls which are spaced by chrome mounts.

American, mid 20th century. A vintage MCM table lamp with stacked and tiered lucite blocks separated by chrome cylinders. Apparently unmarked.

Likely Paul Mayen for Habitat circa 1960. These are just globes for sale - no wiring or mounts. 6.75" fitter rim

Japanese, circa 1900. A pair of antique Japanese bronze table lamps. The lamps feature a detailed body showcasing applied lotus blossom and bird motifs to center, traditional Japanese motifs throughout and good quality guardian handles to each. These have a very unusual blossom floral and vine...

American, mid 19th century. A pair of monumental blown glass hurricane shades in colorless glass. Each with tapering form and folded foot rims. Provenance: From a Little Compton R...

Pair, Magnificent 19th Century Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamp Torchieres. Likely Russian in original, possibly outdoor light posts from an important building. Extremely heavy gilt bronze bases with Neoclassical scroll work accented by fine wrought iron feathers. The center stem (which hides the electrical work) is surrounded by 4 finely cast bronze rods with additional central twists for detail. Studded iron work gives further support and detailing. The lamps have a detachable "hood" that showcases a later feather pulled art glass shade, each custom made to fit the lamps very eloquently by James Lundberg of Lundberg Glass...

Dutch School, 18th century. A deacquisition from the Museum of Fine Arts. With label affixed to underside of the chair. A very unique chair in the Baroque taste - featuring carve...

Chinese Origin, 19th century or earlier. An exceptional 19th century or earlier Qing Dynasty wooden buffet or sideboard likely made in possibly rosewood or elmwood. This piece is e...

Italian, 20th century. A very large and good quality Italian delarobia style pottery urn. The centerpiece features a two-part construction with a neoclassical two handled urn and to...

English, early 20th century. A fine cased fish or dessert set comprising of 12 forks and 12 knives. Each with beautifully hand engraved silver plated surfa...

This fantastic lamp has a heavy nickeled steel base with a woven metal stem that is super flexible and can be adjusted to any angle desired. The floral motif to the top takes a singl...

Chinese for the English market, 19th century. A fine quality antique Chinese export tea caddy decorated with beautiful gilding surfaces, a hinged lid which opens to reveal a tooled ...

Italian or French, early 19th century. A fantastic pair of 19th century Grand Tour gilt bronze candelabras in the neoclassical taste. The beautiful cast grape vines...

France, circa 1900. An antique French school painting of a noble women on likely paper or animal bone. The painting is housed inside a bronze d'ore frame and accented by purple ena...

Gustave Doens (French, 19th century). This very fine quality antique painting features a beautiful young lady, delicately disrobed under a rich and vibrant landscape. She appears to...

Antique KPM Porcelain Style Plaque "Madonna Della Sedia" After Raphael (Italian, 15th - 16th century). A fine quality porcelain plaque with hand painted enamel surface decorated wit...

Continental, 19th century. A finely detailed continental majolica or palissy ware pitcher. The ewer has hand applied foliate and acorn motifs the body. The handle constructed of an ...

European, 19th century. An incredibly unusual and interesting majolica pitcher. The water pitcher features a finely detailed Eel, with scales, eyes and a wonderful tail.

Likely European, 19th century or earlier. This pitcher is incredibly unique and unusual. The interior has a cracked rock crystal surface, purple striations and gold flecking which a...

Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940 This absolutely stunning day bed features polychrome swags across the frame, figural cartouches to back panels and a ...

French, 19th century. A fine quality creamware centerpiece in two parts having a polychrome decorated swaged garland to base, 3 figural cherub which not only support a wonderful pier...

Pair, Chinese Export ‘Yonge’ Armorial Porcelain Soup Plates Yongzhen or Yongzheng Circa 1731. “Pair of Export Porcelain Armorial Soup Plates, China, c. 1731, centering the arms of Y...

Attributed: Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009). An original photograph of titled "Hausa Man" - N. Dahomey (Benin) Usis Photo. While I am unable to certainly identify this piece as...

Chinese, 19th century or earlier. A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN FLAMBE-GLAZED ELEPHANTS. Each elephant is a modeled mirror image - with an arched back and curling trunk. The entire ...

Italian Murano, 20th century. A pair of beautiful gold speckled Murano Art Glass catch-all dishes or ashtray bowls. Each piece has a 3 flattened lips for resting objects. The base w...

French, 20th century. An antique compote with cut glass geometric panels to the bowl and faceted stem. The foot is mounted with a bronze stepped ring. Marked with numbers to the bro...

Charles Lamson Swasey (American New Bedford Massachusetts, 1815-1888). This wonderful grand tour graphite on paper drawing was done in December 1839 and depicts the remains of the ...

Italian, 20th century. A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...

Chinese, likely late Qing Dynasty. A pair of porcelain urn or vases with a rich blue cobalt ground body accented by matched floral enameled windows to each side. Unmarked to unders...

English or French, 19th century. Behold the exquisite charm of the 19th century brought to life in this fine and unusual Chinoiserie decorated gilt bamboo fire screen. A testament to the fascination with the Orient that characterized this era, this piece combines artistic prowess with functional elegance in a way that is both rare and captivating. Crafted in the 1800s, this fire screen showcases the intricate artistry of Chinoiserie, a design style heavily influenced by Chinese motifs and aesthetics. The bamboo frame, painstakingly adorned with gilt detailing, emulates the opulence associated with the Victorian era. The Chinoiserie decoration, rendered in vibrant colors and delicate brushwork, features enchanting scenes inspired by Chinese landscapes and mythology. This exceptional work of art is framed by the bamboo's organic elegance, creating a striking juxtaposition between the exotic and the natural. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this fire screen served a practical purpose, shielding the room from the heat of the fireplace. Its folding design allows for easy placement and storage when not in use, making it a versatile and functional piece of decor. This piece comes from a Bellevue Ave home...

Likely American, late 20th century. Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood Regency with this exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) étagère, where sleek chrome, organic ba...

American, late 19th to early 20th century. The set consists of a large bronze centerpiece bowl which has been hand forged with a reeded reces...

Mid-20th Century Pair of Weighted, Sterling Convertible, Three Light Candelabra, Hamilton silversmith makers, with gadrooned rims, thistle sconces, reeded bypass candle arms, taperin...

Italian, 19th century. A fine quality Italian marble Pietra Dura plaque showcasing beautiful white calla lily flowers and vines. The piece is likely a fragment taken from a much lar...

Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926). Thomas Moran "Castle of San Juan de Vlua, Vera Cruz" Etching C. 1884

French, early 20th century. An antique neoclassical style table lamp. The lamp features a traditional column model form with a silver tole base which has original green paint to su...

Chinese, early 20th century. An antique red lacquer box with gilt decorated chickens, Chinese lettering and other symbols. Marked to box with maker.

Sovereign Cigarettes, circa 1910. A framed antique silk cigarette card circa 1910 featuring one of the 126 piece series of country flags. This one showcases the Imperial Standard Ja...

Ari D Norman (English, L. 20th / E. 21st Century), circa 2004. A beautiful sterling silver letter opener with an engine turned handle and fully hallmark...

Damascus / Anglo Indian, 18th century or earlier. The finest quality Damascus Anglo Indian blanket chest I have come across in my career. Featuring an incredible geometric bone inl...

Possibly French, early 20th century. A very unique aluminum sculpture depicting a nude female torso, possibly a Venus representation. This piece came out of a New England garden w...

Attr: Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814), Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Armchair. This armchair is of incredible detailing and features, from the fluted column body, acanthus leaf ca...

Chinese, 20th century. A beautiful Chinese peacock blue colored bottle vase. The underside with 6 character mark.

Thomas Kirkpatrick (American - New York, 1832-1920). A very fine quality silver plated hot water urn in the neoclassical style. Having a round main body with a reeded band, lion for...

Likely American, possibly Irish. 19th Century. This is absolutely exceptional set of cut glass in an unidentified pattern. The 12-piece set includes nine 10.125" dinner plates, one...

Chinese, circa 1785. Chinese export porcelain cup and saucer set produced with blue and white underglaze foliate motifs and geometric designs to edges. The main face of the cup and saucer have polychrome enamel painted flowers and fine quality. This set has a highly unusual raised "lotus" underglaze surrounding the main floral decoration. Underside is unmarked as appropriate with age. Produced in the 18th century, Chinese export porcelain was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as Chinese Imperial...