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19th Century Italian Majolica Dish with Renaissance Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Italian Majolica dish with Renaissance figures
Superb highly decorated Italian Majolica plate with hand a hand painted scene of Roman mythology; The abduction of Sabine...
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Handcut Crystal Vase with Floral and Grape Motif, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique handcut crystal vase with floral and grape motif, circa 1920
An absolutely gorgeous handcut crystal vase. We have found no information on the maker, but the quality cannot...
Category
Early 20th Century American Vases
Materials
Crystal
Ernest Sohn Siamese Teak and Acrylic Magazine Holder, circa 1960
By Ernest Sohn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ernest Sohn Siamese teak and acrylic magazine holder, circa 1960
Measures: 16" wide x 6" deep x 14.5" high
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Ernest Sohn Siamese Teak Magazine Holder, circa 1960s
By Ernest Sohn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ernest Sohn Siamese teak magazine holder, circa 1960s
Measures: 16" wide x 5" deep x 14.5" high
A great vintage Mid-Century Modern magazine ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Large Scale Carved and Molded Clay Egyptian Pharoah Head Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale carved and molded clay Egyptian Pharoah head table lamp, circa 1970
The large head of an Egyptian Pharoah sits atop a custom teak wood pedestal base.
Measures: 11" wide x 9" deep x 13" high at the base
The head measures 17" wide x 9" deep x 14" high
The overall height is 27" high to the top of the clay head...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Teak
Pair of Hollywood Regency White Glass with Brass Mounts Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Hollywood Regency white glass with brass mounts table lamps, circa 1950
Gorgeous pair of vintage table lamps.
7" x 7" at the base x 24" high to the socket and harps wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Charles Hersey Vintage Op Art Painting, circa 1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage op art painting, circa 1974
Fantastic vintage op art painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
At 46+ years old, thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Charles Hersey Vintage Acrylic Op-Art Painting, circa 1971
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage acrylic op-art painting, circa 1971
Fantastic op-art painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
Bold black and green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Charles Hersey Vintage Mid-Century Modern Op-Art Painting, circa 1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage Mid-Century Modern op-art painting, circa 1968
Black, silver and red
Vintage 1960s acrylic op-art painting on canvas by San...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Charles Hersey Vintage Modernist Op-Art Painting, circa 1971
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage modernist op-art painting, circa 1971
Brilliant 1970s acrylic painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
The painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Fred Lundy CA Great Depression Cartoon Illustration, circa 1938
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare original cartoon illustration by listed American cartoonist Fred Lundy.
Fred Ralph Lundy (1902-1989) studied art at the University of Oregon before moving to California in 1924. Following further study at the CCAC, he was an artist with the Oakland Tribune from 1935-1935 and an editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Examiner from 1935 until retirement in 1976. His cartoons appeared in Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Esquire, New Yorker, and other national magazines. He died in Daly City...
Category
Early 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Crocodile Hand Bag by Amiet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful vintage crocodile leather hand bag by Amiet
Amiet is known for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality leathers.
This is a fine old crocodile hand bag. There is n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
Mid-Century Modern "Tye of California" White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamps
By TYE of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Tye of California" white and gold ceramic table lamps circa 1956
The main body of the lamps are in the shape of a bowli...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand painted ceramic table Lamp with original shade by Marbro, circa 1970
Measures: 11" diameter at the body x 9" diameter at the base
19" high to the top of the cerami...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Metallic Silver Glaze Ball Lamps by Marbro, circa 1970
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage ceramic metallic silver glaze ball lamps by Marbro circa 1970
Gorgeous lamps with metallic silver spots. The black shades are included in "as is" condition.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Comparable "Lancers" Stoneware Wine Bottle Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Comparable "Lancers" Stoneware wine bottle table lamps circa 1950
Vintage pair of ceramic stoneware wine bottles from Portugal converted into table lamps.
Measures: 4.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American Flags and Lifeboats, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American flags and lifeboats circa 1900
Original Travel Agency Model - No Motor - Wired Interior for Lighting
Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with Am...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs
Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with carved double eagle head and lyre carving.
Mea...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century American Walnut Side Chairs with Petit Point Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century American walnut side chairs with Petit Point Cushions
Handsome mid-late 19th century American walnut chairs. Quality bui...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Pendant Light, circa 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco chrome & glass pendant light, circa 1930s
A Classic Deco pendant chandelier that will look great in any room of your home. From the game room to the dining room. A great ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie poster, circa 1949
Classic film starring Lon Cheney Jr and Burgess Meredith.
This large scale French movie post...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
French Louis XVI Child's Chair with Original Aubusson Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XVI Child's chair with original Aubusson upholstery, circa 1890
The original Aubusson upholstery is a bit faded after the past 130+...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century American Hand Carved and Gilded Mirror, circa 1820s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century American hand carved and gilded mirror, circa 1820s
Wonderful early American antique mirror. Beautifully carved and gilded. ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Genet & Michon 'France' Art Deco Glass Globe Table Lamp, circa 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genet & Michon (France) Art Deco glass globe table lamp, circa 1920s
Pressed glass globe on a metal base. The base measures 4" x 4". The globe me...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Country Home Vase Converted to Table Lamp, circa 1920s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Royal Copenhagen country home vase converted to table lamp circa1920s
Beautiful vintage hand painted Royal Copenhagen vase converted into a table lamp.
The vase is very...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano "Corroso" Amber Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano table lamps circa 1960
Fantastic pair of vintage table lamps, Murano, Italy.
In varying shades of yellow and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Textured Ceramic Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern white textured ceramic table lamps, circa 1950
White textured ceramics. Vintage lamps wired and ready to illumina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Red Stenciled Kerosene Oil Can for Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century red stenciled kerosene oil can
Fantastic old school wooden and metal strap hand made kerosene oil can.
Though we don't use the cans today, kerosene lamps wer...
Category
Early 20th Century American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Fantastic old school wooden and metal strap hand made kerosene oil can.
Though we don't use the cans today, kero...
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jan Barboglio wrought iron andirons
Fine pair of designer andirons. Each andiron is handmade and in excellent condition.
The andirons have ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rococo Andirons
Materials
Iron
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Hand painted. Handmade clothing. Very nice vintage doll. Unsure if it's wood or papier...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Machiche
Mid-18th Century Hand Drawn English Farm Map on Vellum, circa 1740s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-18th century hand drawn English farm map on Vellum circa 1740s
Henry Maxted & Isaac Terry, Surveyors.
A Map of a Farm in the Parish of Blean in the County of KENT: Belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Hodgson circa 1743.
A beautiful hand drawn map...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Maps
Materials
Lambskin
French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
Located in San Francisco, CA
French 19th century Toleware bath / planter
Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice planter on your patio.
Painted with Americana style Arts & Cr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800
Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman
Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and variou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century walnut cased barometer
Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom.
The door on the back reveals the inner wor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros.
This matching pair measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Style of Morris Lapidus Hand Blown Multicolored Glass Goblets Chandelier
By Morris Lapidus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Style of Morris Lapidus hand blown multicolored glass goblets chandelier, circa 1960s
Fantastic hanging pedant chandelier with 9 lights. The height f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Cobbler Shoe Forms Converted to Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage cobbler shoe forms converted to table lamps
These are wonderful old cobbler shoe forms that have been converted into table lamps.
No shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Maple
H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" 1st Edition Woodcuts by Clare Leighton
By Tomlinson
Located in San Francisco, CA
H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" First Edition with woodcuts by Clare Leighton, circa 1930
Rare First Edition. Very good condition. Fantastic woodcuts by noted artist Clare...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Other
David Bautz 'Dutch' Oil Portrait of a Young Mother and Child, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Dutch oil portrait of a young mother and child by David Bautz (Dutch, 1884-1955).
A fine oil portrait, circa 1920s.
A young mother breast feeding...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Oil Portrait of a Young Man Signed "Samuel"
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century oil portrait of a young man
Original oil on canvas. Dimensions: 27.5" wide x 39.25" high.
Signed lower left "Samuel"
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Paul Slapion 'American, 20th Century' Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #2,
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions: 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions: 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery, NY" label.
The OK Harris Gallery was an art gallery located at 383 West Broadway...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Paul Slapion, Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #10
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Paul Slapion 'American, 20th Century' Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #9,
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions: 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions: 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery, NY" label.
The OK Harris Gallery was an art gallery located at 383 West Broadway...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Paul Slapion, Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #4
circa 1985
A fine mixed media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
James McDougal Hart "Cattle at Water's Edge" Original Painting, circa 1890
By James McDougal Hart
Located in San Francisco, CA
James McDougal Hart (1828-1901) "Cattle at Water's Edge" original painting, circa 1890s
Original oil on panel. Dimensions: 8" x 5.5". The frame measures: 11" x 8".
Signed in the lower right corner. Very good antique condition.
Born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, James Hart was a leading figure of the second generation Hudson River School painters and was known for idyllic landscapes, especially with cows. His family teased him about his painting of farm animals...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Other
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay
Beautiful old box with fitted interior. We don't know what this box originally held, but it would be a great jewelry box.
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery table lamps circa 1950s
Impressive pair of blue crackle glazed table lamps by Phil Mar Corp. Cleveland, OH.
Measures: 6 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blanc de Chine Crackle Glaze Asian Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Blanc de Chine crackle glaze Asian table lamps, circa 1950
These lamps are wired and ready to illuminate. Shades not included.
Each lamp has two pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Plaster Urn Lamp with Rams Head Handles, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant plaster urn lamp with rams head handles, circa 1950s
Beautiful urn lamp with ram headed handles and grapes.
This large plaster lamp is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Contemporary Modern Dance Painting by Margaret Ware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning contemporary painting by listed artist Margaret Tcheng Ware. A modern dance trio bathed in natural light. Absolutely beautiful. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 29" x 39 1/2". Fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Midcentury Gilded Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive pair of midcentury gilded glaze ceramic table lamps circa 1950.
Rich earth tones with subtle gilded underglaze.
These tall, graceful lamps are in excellent conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Harlequin Painting, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern harlequin oil painting.
This fine Harlequin painting is bold, bright, colorful and executed by a very talented artist.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Pair of Midcentury Italian Raymor Table Lamps, circa 1950s
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Italian Raymor ceramic table lamps circa 1950s.
Absolutely stunning pair of glazed ceramic table lamps from Italy.
Dimensions 5" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Romeo and Juliette Watercolor by Liam Watson, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Romantic Art Nouveau original watercolor by Liam Watson, circa 1910
Attention to detail is amazing. An extraordinary painting.
Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches x 13 inches. F...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Other
Pair of Lithographs "California & Osaka" by Listed Artist Robert Inman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of lithographs by listed artist Robert Inman, 20th century
One "California Series", two "Osaka Series".
Beautiful lithographs.
Dimensions:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Other
Sinbad with the Old Man of the Sea on His Back Original Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sinbad with the old man of the sea on his back original illustration oil painting, 19th century.
A fine oil illustration from the Tales of the Ar...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mireille Morency-Lay "Jump for Joy" Monotypes 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mireille Morency-Lay (Canadian b.1943)
Pair bright and colorful monotypes by listed artist MORENCY-LAY.
Each is signed, dated and inscribed in pencil by the artist.
Title "J...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Prints
Materials
Other
David Fortney 'American, 20th Century' "Dark Star" Original Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Dark Star" is an amazing oil on canvas by David Fortney, circa 1970
Abstract painting with amazing movement and texture. The colors and technique used cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
