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Pair French Marble and Bronze Covered Urns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of French c. 1950's marble and bronze covered urns. The marble vessels are supported on bronze plinths and are detailed with bronze elaborate acanthus leaf sid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Archemide Seguso Twisted Glass Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of the work of Archimide Seguso. The small vase of swirled blue and clear glass is signed with an etched signature. The last photo shows the vase under bl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Three Pairs Large Carved Marble Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
These are three pairs of late 20th century Angelo Donghia carved marble candlesticks. The unusually tall and elegant candlesticks are of neoclassical columnar form with two pairs cre...
Category
Late 20th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Antique Alabaster Tazza
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of antique 19th century Italian Alabaster Tazze carved in a water lily-inspired form. The Tazza is supported by a stepped plinth and socle. These tazze show a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Garniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" and "Topaz" Glass Candlesticks
By Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of early 20th Century Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" and "Topaz" mouth blown candlesticks. The beautiful green and amber tones bring life to the space that the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" Candlesticks
By Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of early 20th Century Carder Steuben "Pomona Green" mouth blown candlesticks. The beautiful green brings life to the space that it in habits. The heavier bulb...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Woven Wicker Crane, Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning example of the highest level of basket weaving. The crane was created by the Shanghai Handicrafts Co. in the mid-20th century, c. 1960-1970. The Crane is in excellent condition with just a touch of natural patina. The weaving is tight, exhibiting no faults. The woven crane rests on a woven plinth with one leg resting on a carved wood support. The wings of the crane are removable, revealing a yellow lacquered box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Pair Neoclassical Carved Wood Urns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual and outstanding pair of parcel gilt carved Urns. The urns are in excellent overall condition for their age. Over time they have acquired a wonderful deep natural p...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wood, Paint
Victorian Beehive & Diamond Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of iconic English Victorian Beehive & Diamond Candlesticks that dates to c. 1890. These candlesticks are unusual in that they have ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair Tall Brass Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good pair of heavy solid brass Vicorian style candlesticks that were manufactured in the last quarter of the 20th century. The candlesticks are quite heavy an are in very g...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair English Beehive & Diamond Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of iconic tall English Victorian Inverted Beehive & Diamond Candlesticks that dates to c. 1860 - 1870. English brass candlesticks w...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair English Beehive & Diamond Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of iconic tall English Victorian Inverted Beehive & Diamond Candlesticks that dates to c. 1860 - 1870. English brass candlesticks w...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Brass Candlestick
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great example of a French period Baroque brass candlestick. The candlestick is in very good original condition. There is a slight dent to the round base of the stick and th...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Italian Carved Walnut 18th Century Torchere
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful Continental 18th century pricket stick. The pricket is composed of turned walnut and is sculptural in its turnings. This candle stand is in overall good condition...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Baroque Torchères
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique Royal Doulton Lambethware, Attributed
By Royal Doulton
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary studio work attributed to the Royal Doulton Lambethware studio and is in the Arts & Crafts aesthetic. Although the piece is not marked, it bares all of the ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Urns
Materials
Majolica
Hmong Neck Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a mid-20th century Hmong neck ring or necklace that was crafted of low grade silver in the traditional Hmong manner. The Hmong are renown for their silver making skills. Wome...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Hmong Collar or Neck Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual and massive silver neck ring from a tribal group from the mountain region of the golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Burma. The ring is intended as a protective ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair Large Staffordshire Dairy Cow Figures
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large and unusual pair of mid-19th century Victorian Staffordshire Dairy Cows that were originally used as trade signs in a milk shop. The inscription at the base of the figures reads "Milk Sold Here".
Both pieces are in very good condition with one base showing a minor crack on the internal rim. These Staffordshire cows...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of metal-mounted burl wood construction in the Ming style, but dating later. The box fe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Grouping of 3 French and English Porcelain boxes
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming grouping of three early 20th century dressing table boxes or table decorations. Two of the boxes are hand painted, Fren...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Capodimonte Petit Putti, Set of Four
By Capodimonte
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming set of 4 charming table decorations of "Frolicking Putti". These four little guys are shown in various playful poses. The figurines are all in good condition. One ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Grouping of Rudolstadt Volkstedt Putti Figurines, Set of 5
By Rudolstadt Volkstedt
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a set of 5 Rudolstadt Volkstedt Figurines representing various putti or cupids. The figurines are beautifully detailed with hand painting, s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Pair Steuben Bowls, c. 1950-1960
By Steuben Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Steuben Glass mid-century blown glass footed bowls. Both bowls are in overall very good original condition. the bowls are ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair Steuben "Bouquet" Trumpet Form Vases
By Steuben Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic pair of Steuben glass vases in the "Bouquet" Trumpet Vase form.
This is the middle size of the "Bouquet". The vases were designed by Steuben premier designer Georg...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Staffordshire Elephant, c. 1880
By Staffordshire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very rare and large Staffordshire figure of an Indian elephant on a plinth, dressed in its traditional drapings. The elephant dates to c. 1880 and is in overall very good c...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair English Salt /Glazed Spaniels, c. 1830
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an imposing pair of stoneware saltglaze spaniels that were made at the Briddon Pottery in Brampton Derbyshire circa 1830. They are a unique design and historically significan...
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
French Altar Reflectors/Decorations, late 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is outstanding pair of French 18th century Candle reflector or Flambeau. It is uncommon to find reflectors that have retained their original stan...
Category
Antique 1790s French Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Leather Elephant Sculpture II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is the second and slightly smaller of two c. 1950s leather clad elephants. This charming guy is in very good original condition--he maintain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Leather Clad Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a great example of a mid-20th century, circa 1950s, Elephant sculpture. The elephant has been eloquently detailed with all of his wondrous wrinkles and glass eyes. The leather e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Regency Tole Chestnut Urn
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an early 19th c. Regency Tole Chestnut Urn . The black urn is finely decorated in Chinese motifs with lion head and ring si...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Urns
Materials
Brass, Tin
Pair Tall Murano Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning large pair of Murano candlesticks in the style of Memphis Milano, a design group founded and headed by Ettore Sottsass that was active between 1980 and 1987. The w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Filigrana Bowl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful mouth blown filigrana glass bowl whose design is attributed to Vicke Lindstrom for Kosta Boda. The bowl is of exceptional quality a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Bronze Sculpture of Kneeling Antelope, Barbara Beretich (1936-2018)
By Barbara Beretich
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning emotive abstracted sculpture of a kneeling antelope that is crafted in bronze and signed by the artist , Barbara Beretich (1936 - 2018), on the bottom. The sculpture is beautifully cast with fine detail and patina.
During Beretich's younger years in California, her family raised multiple animals including hogs, cows, sheep and horses. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a BA in art, Beretich spent time in Europe where she met and became lifelong friends with the French artist, Francoise Gilot. Following her time in Europe, Beretich moved to Claremont CA...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian/Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Brass Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic mid-19th century spun brass bucket with a forged steel handle.
The bucket is in overall good condition with the normal anticipated ding...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Charger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive 18" diameter Enamel-on-Copper charger that was designed and created by the well-known Mesick Studios. The stunning intense turquoi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Vide-Poche
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good mid-century example of an enamel-on-copper vide-poche or catchall. The earth tones are reflective of the late 1960-1970s aesthetic. The dish is highlighted by frolicki...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Enamel-on-copper Vide-Poche
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming mid-century vide-poche in enamel-on-copper. The catchall features an abstraction of multi-colored pebbles on a stunning lustrous gold enamel background. The dish c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Silver Plated Notepad Caddy-Desk Accessory
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very chic Moderne hallmarked silver plated desk accessory--this is a gift for the executive who has everything. Overall very good condition with some rubbing to edge of back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Carved Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of 17th Century (or earlier) Flemish (?) carved lions that once formed part of a large cabinet or, perhaps, the feet of an elaborat...
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of early 18th century Italian solid bronze pricket candlesticks. The tripartite base is supported by ball feet and i...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Murano Shell Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mid-century Murano Shell sculpture or dish. This shell is beautifully designed with scrolls of toffee, honey and ivory cased in red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Reliquary or Table Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 18th/early 19th century Spanish Colonial Reliquary or table box. The emerald green combined with th...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze Sculpture of Putti on Tortoise
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming figural sculpture of a Putti with trident riding on a tortoise. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the tortoise was a symbol of love and fertility; the tortoise was...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Steuben Duck Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming Steuben mid-20th century representation of a duck or duckling. The duck is in overall condition and no faults were noted. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of aesthetic movement vases that date to circa 1880-1900. Both vases, although very similar, are not identical, they are decorated in raised applied florals a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Pottery
Brass Coach or Foot Warmer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative Dutch Repouse foot warmer that most probably dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. The warmer is in overall good conditio...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These w...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Staffordshire Bull and Cow, Early 19th Century
By Staffordshire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very rare pair of large Staffordshire bull and cow animal figures that date to circa 1810. Both figures are in exceptionally good conditio...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Eugenio Pattarino "Venetian Carnival" Lamps
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of midcentury Italian ceramic lamps by the renown Prof. Eugenio Pattarino that date to the mid-20th century. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of mountains and village.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Art Pottery Vase, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique beautifully iridescent glazed 20th century vase. The vase is hand potted in a traditional form; the finely glazed surface included 24-karat gold flakes to the top 1/...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Peat Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large English George III or Regency brass bound mahogany peat bucket. The bucket is in overall very good condition. The bucket features side...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Tin
Los Castillo Mixed Metal and Abalone Fish Platter, Mid-20th Century
By Los Castillo
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of the artistry of the famous mid-20th century Los Castillo work room, Taxco, Mexico. Los Castillo was renown for it's innovative designs and quality of w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Figural Lamps, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of period 18th century. Louis XV gilt bronze figural chenets that have been mounted on impressive and hefty Lucite plinths and fitted as lamps. The opposing b...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Pearlware Obelisks, Assembled
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an assembled pair of very early 19th century English Staffordshire Pearlware Obelisks that have been fitted as lamps. Minor restorations have been made to the obelisks over t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Materials
Pottery
