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American School, 19th century. Graphite, charcoal and some watercolor on paper, signed by an unidentified hand. Exceptional original hand carved frames. One image depicts a grouping ...

Coalport Porcelain (English, 1795-1926 then part of the Wedgwood company), circa 1885. An Exhibition quality porcelain moon flask style vase featuring a cobalt ground and grouping of highly detailed enamel cranes to one side grazing around a pond with 24kt gold calla lilies in the background. The verso with a similar scene of two cranes likely a mating pair. Each side is surrounded by masterfully detailed sunflowers and furthermore by Rococo motifs and enameled scrollwork of polychrome enamel embellishments. Please note, unfortunately at one point this vase was made into a lamp and the base has been replaced with a gilt metal foot. Measuring: 19" h, 13.5" w, 7.5" d. Provenance: An important Cape Cod...

Miro, Joan (Spanish, 1893-1983), Ma de proverbis, 1970, (Ref. Mourlot #673) (Hand Made Proverbs), Color lithograph on Arches paper, Published by Editiones Poligrapha in an edition of...

English, 19th century. A highly unusual and likely custom made for a high-end Victorian hotel, this 8FT long cane or umbrella stand is constructed with an oak frame in three main se...

Japanese, (meiji era 1868–1912). An absolutely stunning pair of Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze and brass lanterns. Each hand cast bronze oval openwork "vase" form lantern crafte...

Chinese, 19th century or earlier. An early Chinese porcelain vase polychrome decorated with a green, red and blue foo dog surrounded by foliate detailing. Accompanied with a rosewoo...

William Charles Palmer (American, 1906-1987), Modern Abstract constructed from forged Metal on Painted Wood base. Marked to underside. Circa 1945. "Pa...

Probably Italian, 20th century. A pair of malachite boxes, with matched gemstone across the surfaces. Unmarked.

This exquisite 10-piece Ambrosius Lamm Dresden porcelain tea set, dating to circa 1910, epitomizes the elegance and refinement of early 20th-cen...

John Ogilby (Scottish, 1600-1676). - Circa 1675 This map is part of his Britannica publication and is #82. "The road map was first popularised by John Ogilby (1600-1676), Scotsm...

John Ogilby (Scottish, 1600-1676). - Circa 1675 This map is part of his Britannica publication and is #83. "The road map was first popularised by John Ogilby (1600-1676), Scotsm...

Indian, 18th or early 19th century. This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting is a masterful example of the rich artistic tradition that flourished under the Mugh...

English, 19th century. Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of 4 Georgian silver and cut crystal salt and pepper shakers. Reflecting the timeless sophistication o...

English, circa 1870. A Regency Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Tea Caddy Box of Hexagonal form. Featuring a decorated Neo Classical taste top centering the goddess Ceres recumbent upon her...

Meissen, circa 1940. Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Meissen "Green Ivy" porcelain platters, crafted circa 1940. Each platter, measuring an impress...

French, early 20th century. An antique French empire style paperweight. The paperweight features an emerald green glass base adorned with gilt bronze laurel wreaths surrounding a ce...

Likely American, mid century. A Queen sized (60" w x 53" h) Chinese Chippendale brass headboard with sculpted frame and lattice work interior. Hollywood Regency style and in manner ...

Pair, 19th Century Wedgwood "Ningpo Gold" Pattern Dinner Plates. John Mortlock, Oxford St London W Registered 1740 Mark to verso.

Swiss, retailed by Shreve Crump & Low Boston circa 1900. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a yellow ground resting on gilded block ...

French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...

French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...

French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...

Immerse yourself in the opulence of fine glass artistry with this exquisite antique Moser crystal cut glass vase, intricately engraved with a "Swimming Fish" motif and adorned with l...

French, circa 1880. Delve into the elegance of the late 19th century with these stunning antique French faience Chinoiserie decorated pierced platters, crafted circa 1880. Each plat...

Illuminate your space with the striking elegance of this pair of Beth Weissman Mid-Century Modern table lamps, crafted circa 1974. These lamps embody the...

This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage...

Great victorian models with partial moving hands and arms. Hand crafted figures of great quality and mounted to wood bases.

Chinese, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Super heavy piece, great quality and carving to this antique scholar rock!.

One of the most impressive masterfully carved German or Swiss black forest wall clocks I have ever had in my possession circa 1880. The shear size and quality of the carvings is incredible. Adorned with several duck and bird forms to the clock, a rifle, catch bag, powder horn and bird call...

A pair of 18th century Chinese export porcelain serving bowls or wash bowls. Each with floral and cobalt decoration to rim and interior. Decoration showcases Persian market affiliation.

Samson, Edme Et Cie (Founded 1845), 20th century. A two piece grouping of porcelain figures depicting Mars & Venus. Modeled after the Meissen originals. "Samson began his career b...

Dresden Porcelain (German, 1872-2020), circa post 1902. A grouping of 3 antique porcelain figures including: 1) Young Boy Picking Flowers 2) Young Girl Collecting Flowers 3) Lady With Basket...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa mid to late 19th century. This pair of magnificent and highly unusual glass and bronze ormolu trumpet vases are almost certainly created by th...

Spanish, early to mid 19th century. A very attractive antique Spanish side chair with gilt wood finials, carved skirt rail and upholstered ...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1920. Offered is a great pair of antique French Baccarat Houbigant pattern gilt crystal perfume bottles, circa 1920. These would make great i...

Aubagne France, early 20th century. A highly unusual French ceramic piece with beautiful brown glazed exterior and a polychrome glazed interior. The vase or jardiniere features a li...

French, circa 1815. This exquisite pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, crafted circa 1815, embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Each candlestick feat...

Spode (England, Founded 1770), Felspar Porcelain (Introduced 1821), circa 1840. A 3 piece grouping of antique Spode Felspar porcelain including a pair o...

French School, 18th century. Oil on Canvas painting set in an antique giltwood frame. Unsigned. An 18th century portrait painting of a young Philip V or at this time Duke of Anjou....

In the style or School of the Important Old Master Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1642). A stunning Old Master 18th or possibly 17th century Italian Baroque School religious portrait painting...

Elise Puyroche-Wagner (German, 1828-1895), circa 1853. Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame. An extremely fine painting featuring a naturalist floral scene, flowers, grapes, peaches, an...

England, circa 1880. A large sarcophagus form tea caddy box in mahogany. Resting on four bun feet and opens to reveal a tin lined casing, two covered tea sections and a central crys...

Venetian, mid 20th century. A petite art glass mirror made with two pink Venetian glass florets mounted to around a gold freckled scalloped edge frame. Verso has a stand for using o...

Italian, late 19th century. An impressive and unique Neoclassical armchair, likely produced during the Grand Tour period in Italy. Featuring an impressive swirled top rail, scalloped butterfly effect to the upper splat adorned with paint painted and inlaid exotic foliage. The main back supports a finely detailed Grecian warrior against an ebony background. Sturdy walnut arms are supported by hand carved, gilded and ebonized figural lady sphinxes. A detachable seat with contemporary upholstery. Areas of black banding to accent the legs and feet. While we have been unable to determine a maker for this chair, the fine craftsmanship exudes importance. Provenance: From an important Atlanta Georgia...

Samson & Cie was operated by four generations in Paris and Montreauil-sous-Bois from 1845 to 1979/1980. It was first established by Edme Samson (Paris 1810 – 1891) at 7, Rue Vendôme ...

LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2021), circa 1977. "This artwork is one of Neiman's most renowned hockey illustrations. The artwork features the famed Buffalo Sabres line of Rene Robert...

Meissen (German, founded 1710), 20th century. A pair of fine quality porcelain chargers depicting two hand painted birds. Each centralized ornithological bird perched on a branch is...

Christofle (French, founded 1830), L 20th century. Each silver plate candelabrum with a convertible candlestick column with knopped stem on a swirled rocaille base issuing five radi...

French origin, late 19th century and retailed by the great Raphael Weill & Company San Francisco. Each plate is meticulously hand enameled with gold, p...

Austrian, 19th century or earlier. A fine quality antiqued tobacco box of bombe form with a hinged lid.

John Bentham-Dinsdale (British, 1927-2008), circa 1972. Dinsdale painted the sea and great ships of the era when “Britannia ruled the waves” with her fleets of clipper and fighting s...

English, 18th century. A Palatial 18th Century Georgian Carved Pine Mantel with Overmantel, executed in the distinguished style reminiscent of the renowned architect and designer William Kent. The fireplace surround features an impressive array of sophisticated carvings from the acanthus leaf carvings on the plinth base, oversized legged scrolls adorned with beadwork and fine quality faux drapery. The header has a central head likely depicting Dionysus with grape vines. Exquisite ribbon & bow carvings surround the central motif and are flanked by a pair of large lion head motifs. The over-mantel is as sophisticated and impressive as the bottom with carved scrolled waves, keltic style knots and bellflowers that are flanked with monumental carved silk curtain drapes...

Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...

Atelier Le Tallec For Tiffany & Company, 20th century. One of the most collectible patterns, these boxes do not come available often. Marked to bottom.

Italian, likely Circa 1880. This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves or Doves of Pliny after the Roman antiquity. Also by ...

Josef Ahne (Bohemian, 1830-1909). A pair of white opaline vases hand decorated with portraits of young children. They are accented by gone tone rims ...

French, likely Baccarat late 19th century. A finely cut amethyst glass centerpiece bowl with ripped cut rim and diamond etched surround. The main body is set inside a bronze base wit...

Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...

William Adolphus Knell (British, 1801–1875), circa 1860. Watercolor on paper in giltwood & ebony frame. Label to verso. "Knell was born in 1801 at Carisbrooke on the Isle of Wight....