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Pair 19th Century White Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, Ring Handles and Masks
Pair 19th Century White Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, Ring Handles and Masks

Pair 19th Century White Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, Ring Handles and Masks

Located in Darien, CT

A substantial and highly decorative pair of 19th-century cast iron garden urns with figural masks, large pendant ring handles, and a beautifully weathered cream-painted surface. Each...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Cast Iron

American Floral Hooked Rug Wall Hanging Roses and Delft-Style Vase circa 1930's
American Floral Hooked Rug Wall Hanging Roses and Delft-Style Vase circa 1930's

American Floral Hooked Rug Wall Hanging Roses and Delft-Style Vase circa 1930's

Located in Darien, CT

An American hooked rug, circa 1930s, depicting an airy arrangement of pink roses and flowering branches in a blue and white Delft-style vase. The flowers and foliage are worked in so...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood, Bentwood

Japanese-Style Composition Stone Garden Lantern with Natural Moss Patina
Japanese-Style Composition Stone Garden Lantern with Natural Moss Patina

Japanese-Style Composition Stone Garden Lantern with Natural Moss Patina

Located in Darien, CT

A substantial Japanese-style composition stone garden lantern with a beautifully weathered surface and a rich covering of natural moss and lichen acquired over decades in the garden....

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Garden Ornaments

Materials

Composite stone

Composition Stone Garden Rabbit Sculptures with Weathered Patina, a Pair
Composition Stone Garden Rabbit Sculptures with Weathered Patina, a Pair

Composition Stone Garden Rabbit Sculptures with Weathered Patina, a Pair

Located in Darien, CT

A charming pair of composition stone garden rabbits, each modeled seated upright with alert ears, tucked front paws, and softly rounded bodies. Their simple, sculptural forms capture...

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Mid-20th Century English Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Composite stone

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite and Pen Drawing, Great Dane Dog Circa 1950
Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite and Pen Drawing, Great Dane Dog Circa 1950

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite and Pen Drawing, Great Dane Dog Circa 1950

Located in Darien, CT

A wonderfully humorous original drawing by Italian-born artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966) depicting an unforgettable face-to-face encounter between a startled skunk and a wide-eyed Gr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vincenzo Zito Humorous Dog Protest Graphite Drawing, Circa 1950
Original Vincenzo Zito Humorous Dog Protest Graphite Drawing, Circa 1950

Original Vincenzo Zito Humorous Dog Protest Graphite Drawing, Circa 1950

Located in Darien, CT

An original graphite drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), whose wonderfully inventive animal illustrations are filled with wit, personality, and metic...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Dog Illustration, Framed Animal Drawing 1950's
Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Dog Illustration, Framed Animal Drawing 1950's

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Dog Illustration, Framed Animal Drawing 1950's

Located in Darien, CT

A charming original graphite drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), celebrated for his whimsical illustrations, expressive characters, and exceptional d...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Uranium Glass, Wood, Paper

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Rabbit and Hunting Dogs Illustration, 1950's
Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Rabbit and Hunting Dogs Illustration, 1950's

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Rabbit and Hunting Dogs Illustration, 1950's

Located in Darien, CT

A delightful original graphite and ink drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), celebrated for his whimsical illustrations and expressive characters. It i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Elephant and Mice Drawing, Framed, 1950s
Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Elephant and Mice Drawing, Framed, 1950s

Vincenzo Zito Original Graphite Elephant and Mice Drawing, Framed, 1950s

Located in Darien, CT

A delightful original graphite drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), whose whimsical illustrations are celebrated for their humor, expressive character...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

English Horse Racing Enamel Trinket Box Early 19th Century
English Horse Racing Enamel Trinket Box Early 19th Century

English Horse Racing Enamel Trinket Box Early 19th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A charming late 19th-century English enamel box, probably made in Bilston or Birmingham, with a soft pink enamel-on-copper body and copper mounts....

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk and Ebony Banded Quartetto Nesting Tables Circa 1815
Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk and Ebony Banded Quartetto Nesting Tables Circa 1815

Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk and Ebony Banded Quartetto Nesting Tables Circa 1815

Located in Darien, CT

An elegant Regency period quartetto of Anglo-Indian nesting tables, crafted in richly figured Padouk, a prized hardwood native to India, with fine ebony banding and restrained archit...

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Ebony, Padouk

American Folk Art Powder Blue Painted Domed Chest, Circa 1820
American Folk Art Powder Blue Painted Domed Chest, Circa 1820

American Folk Art Powder Blue Painted Domed Chest, Circa 1820

Located in Darien, CT

A delightful American folk art domed chest dating to circa 1820, crafted of pine and retaining its beautifully weathered original powder blue painted surface. The arched lid and fron...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century
Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century

Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A striking early 20th century Chinese export garden stool, glazed in a rich cobalt blue with subtle tonal variations that range from deep sapphire to lighter blue where the glaze flo...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Trough Planter with Garland and Bow Relief
Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Trough Planter with Garland and Bow Relief

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Trough Planter with Garland and Bow Relief

Located in Darien, CT

A handsome neoclassical cast stone garden trough featuring garlands suspended from ribbon bows in high relief across the front and back, with matching ribbon bow motifs decorating ea...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Diana Thorne "Social Climbers" Signed Dog Etching, Framed, Circa 1935
Diana Thorne "Social Climbers" Signed Dog Etching, Framed, Circa 1935

Diana Thorne "Social Climbers" Signed Dog Etching, Framed, Circa 1935

Located in Darien, CT

A delightful framed etching by Diana Thorne (1894–1963), the celebrated British-born illustrator whose canine portraits earned an international following. Titled Social Climbers, the...

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Mid-20th Century English Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Italian Amethyst Apothecary Glass Covered Bottles – Set of 3
Mid-Century Italian Amethyst Apothecary Glass Covered Bottles – Set of 3

Mid-Century Italian Amethyst Apothecary Glass Covered Bottles – Set of 3

Located in Darien, CT

Graduated set of three mid-century Italian amethyst glass apothecary bottles, likely Empoli, circa 1960s. Rich, saturated violet glass with broad, ground rims and substantial mushroo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

English Aesthetic Movement Footstool, Leather & Hardwood, Circa 1880
English Aesthetic Movement Footstool, Leather & Hardwood, Circa 1880

English Aesthetic Movement Footstool, Leather & Hardwood, Circa 1880

Located in Darien, CT

A handsome English Aesthetic Movement footstool dating to the late 19th century, featuring a richly patinated embossed leather seat and a finely crafted hardwood frame. Carved bullse...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière
19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière

19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Darien, CT

A striking antique English ceramic shell-form centerpiece modeled as a large shell resting on coral branches. The restrained color palate - a creamy white exterior speckled with soft...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

George Jones Majolica Faux Bois Drinks Table or Garden Seat, England Circa 1878
George Jones Majolica Faux Bois Drinks Table or Garden Seat, England Circa 1878

George Jones Majolica Faux Bois Drinks Table or Garden Seat, England Circa 1878

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Darien, CT

A rare and highly sculptural George Jones majolica faux bois garden seat or drinks table, modeled as entwined tree trunks with climbing vines, rope-twist detail and the distinctive m...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Staffordshire Flower Basket Spaniels Black & White Dogs England Circa 1850
Pair Staffordshire Flower Basket Spaniels Black & White Dogs England Circa 1850

Pair Staffordshire Flower Basket Spaniels Black & White Dogs England Circa 1850

Located in Darien, CT

A charming and unusual pair of antique English Staffordshire spaniels, each seated upright and holding a flower filled basket in its mouth. The yellow baskets, hand-painted with co...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brass Étagère Bookcase Display with Five Glass Shelves
Mid-Century Brass Étagère Bookcase Display with Five Glass Shelves

Mid-Century Brass Étagère Bookcase Display with Five Glass Shelves

Located in Darien, CT

A striking mid-century brass and glass étagère featuring five substantial glass shelves suspended within a framework of turned brass uprights and stretcher bars. The architectural fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Bretby Art Pottery Dickens Figures, Uriah Heep and Mr. Micawber
Antique Pair of Bretby Art Pottery Dickens Figures, Uriah Heep and Mr. Micawber

Antique Pair of Bretby Art Pottery Dickens Figures, Uriah Heep and Mr. Micawber

By Bretby Ceramics

Located in Darien, CT

A charming set Bretby Art Pottery figures depicting Mr. Micawber and Uriah Heep from Charles Dickens' David Copperfield, modeled with expressive character and raised on rich green mo...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Cast Stone Recumbent Dog Garden Statue with Moss Patina, Mid 20th Century
Cast Stone Recumbent Dog Garden Statue with Moss Patina, Mid 20th Century

Cast Stone Recumbent Dog Garden Statue with Moss Patina, Mid 20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A wonderfully weathered cast stone garden hound figure, modeled in a relaxed recumbent pose and covered with richly developed moss and dark tonal variation that give the piece except...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Indian Embroidered Silk Peacock Ceremonial Textile Panel Acrylic Frame
Antique Indian Embroidered Silk Peacock Ceremonial Textile Panel Acrylic Frame

Antique Indian Embroidered Silk Peacock Ceremonial Textile Panel Acrylic Frame

Located in Darien, CT

An antique Indian embroidered silk textile panel, dating from the late 19th century, featuring repeating stylized peacocks and leaf like boteh – paisley - motifs within an elaborate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Textiles

Materials

Silk, Acrylic

French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table or Side Table Circa 1890
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table or Side Table Circa 1890

French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table or Side Table Circa 1890

Located in Darien, CT

A finely crafted French Louis XV style writing table or petite bureau plat, executed in tulipwood and kingwood marquetry and parquetry and raised on slender tapered legs terminating ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Brass

European Harbor Sailboat Scene Framed Oil on Canvas Painting 20th Century Signed
European Harbor Sailboat Scene Framed Oil on Canvas Painting 20th Century Signed

European Harbor Sailboat Scene Framed Oil on Canvas Painting 20th Century Signed

Located in Darien, CT

A moody Belgian harbor scene with sailboats gathered along the waterfront, painted in a restrained palette that captures shifting light and atmosphere on the water. A Belgian harbor ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Copeland Spode Tower Blue Transferware Platter, 17 Inch, Dated March 1905
Copeland Spode Tower Blue Transferware Platter, 17 Inch, Dated March 1905

Copeland Spode Tower Blue Transferware Platter, 17 Inch, Dated March 1905

By Copeland Spode

Located in Darien, CT

An antique English blue and white transferware platter by Copeland Spode in the classic “Tower” pattern, bearing impressed date marks for March 1903. The richly detailed landscape scene — featuring a riverside tower, arched bridge, birds in flight, and stylized trees — is rendered in deep cobalt blue with beautiful tonal variation throughout the transfer. A floral border surrounds the central reserve, while the softly molded white rim creates a striking contrast against the saturated blue decoration and gives the platter a more dimensional appearance. At just over 17 inches long, the platter has excellent decorative scale while remaining highly versatile for display or use. The gently scalloped edge and slightly raised form give it strong presence whether hung on a wall, layered into a blue and white collection, or placed at table. Marked underside “Copeland Spode’s Tower...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Copeland Spode Tower Blue and White Transferware Platter, Circa 1905 19 Inches
Copeland Spode Tower Blue and White Transferware Platter, Circa 1905 19 Inches

Copeland Spode Tower Blue and White Transferware Platter, Circa 1905 19 Inches

Located in Darien, CT

An antique English blue and white transferware platter by Copeland Spode in the enduring “Tower” pattern, dating to circa 1890. The scene features a romantic landscape with a stone bridge, riverside tower, birds in flight, and stylized trees, all rendered in richly saturated cobalt blue. The central scene is framed by a floral border with deep tonal variation and crisp detailing, while the softly molded white rim creates a striking contrast against the vivid blue decoration. That raised white border gives the platter a more sculptural, dimensional appearance than many flatter transferware examples from the period. The generous scale makes it especially versatile — beautiful displayed on a wall, layered into a blue and white collection, or used as a serving piece at table. A classic example of late 19th century English Staffordshire transferware that works equally well in traditional interiors, English country settings, and more collected contemporary spaces. Marked underside: “Copeland Spode’s Tower...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Circular Wire and Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Green, Mid 20th Century
Three-Tier Circular Wire and Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Green, Mid 20th Century

Three-Tier Circular Wire and Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Green, Mid 20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A tall and decorative vintage wire and wrought iron plant stand with three display levels and a rich green painted finish. The circular wire shelves are surrounded by looped borders,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Spode Chintz Floral Potpourri Vase Covered Urn, Staffordshire England Circa 1891
Spode Chintz Floral Potpourri Vase Covered Urn, Staffordshire England Circa 1891

Spode Chintz Floral Potpourri Vase Covered Urn, Staffordshire England Circa 1891

Located in Darien, CT

A charming antique English chintz floral potpourri vase by Copeland Spode, dating to circa 1891, featuring a covered urn with a pierced rim and base. Both decorative and functional, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Cast Iron Garden Settee Bench by John McLean, 1875 Grapevine Pattern
Antique Cast Iron Garden Settee Bench by John McLean, 1875 Grapevine Pattern

Antique Cast Iron Garden Settee Bench by John McLean, 1875 Grapevine Pattern

By John Mclean

Located in Darien, CT

A classic American cast iron garden bench in the sought-after “Grape” or “Grapevine” pattern, marked John McLean NY, and dating to circa 1875. The back and arms are richly modeled with naturalistic grape clusters, curling vines, and broad leaves, handled with a sculptural Rococo sensibility. Notably, the design reads as entirely organic—formed from interlacing foliage and fruit—without the usual visible linear supports, giving the piece a fluid, almost free-form quality that sets it apart from other cast iron seating...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Cabinet, 1880, Japonesque Top, Green Curtain
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Cabinet, 1880, Japonesque Top, Green Curtain

English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Cabinet, 1880, Japonesque Top, Green Curtain

Located in Darien, CT

A beautifully crafted example of English Aesthetic Movement design, this circa 1880 bamboo cabinet reflects the period’s fascination with natural materials and Japanese influence. M...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American Bald Eagle Oil Painting Signed Lynn Chase 1980 Wildlife Art. 33.5x23.5
American Bald Eagle Oil Painting Signed Lynn Chase 1980 Wildlife Art. 33.5x23.5

American Bald Eagle Oil Painting Signed Lynn Chase 1980 Wildlife Art. 33.5x23.5

By Lynn Chase Designs

Located in Darien, CT

A striking oil on canvas by Lynn Chase (American 1948-2025), signed and dated 1980, depicting a bald eagle in close profile—its beak open mid-call, perched among spare, thorned branc...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base
Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Located in Darien, CT

A Chinese hardstone bird sculpture carved as a parrot, executed in richly variegated green stone and mounted on a naturalistic rock base. The finely carved figure combines smooth, sc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bernhard Bloch GlazedTerracotta Pug Dog Humidor, Bohemia Circa 1860
Bernhard Bloch GlazedTerracotta Pug Dog Humidor, Bohemia Circa 1860

Bernhard Bloch GlazedTerracotta Pug Dog Humidor, Bohemia Circa 1860

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in Darien, CT

A charming and highly collectible 19th-century terracotta pug dog humidor by Bernhard Bloch of Eichwald, Bohemia, dating to circa 1860. Modeled with wide, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890
Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890

Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890

Located in Darien, CT

A beautifully decorative Bohemian pilgrim vase (moon flask), circa 1890, made of marbled white cased glass and hand-decorated with raised cobalt blue enameling. The front is filled w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Faience Poodle Figure, White Glaze with Blue Bow, Mid-20th Century
Italian Faience Poodle Figure, White Glaze with Blue Bow, Mid-20th Century

Italian Faience Poodle Figure, White Glaze with Blue Bow, Mid-20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A charming Italian faience poodle figure, standing 21 ¾ inches tall and modeled in a seated pose with expressive, alert features. The surface is finished in a softly textured white g...

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1800 Chinese Export Blue and White Hand-Painted Platter with Floral Basket
Circa 1800 Chinese Export Blue and White Hand-Painted Platter with Floral Basket

Circa 1800 Chinese Export Blue and White Hand-Painted Platter with Floral Basket

Located in Darien, CT

A Chinese export porcelain platter from the Qing Dynasty, decorated in underglaze blue with a lidded basket overflowing with flowers. A pair of insects and a butterfly add a charmin...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Faux Bois Ceramic Wall Brackets with Parrots a Pair
19th Century English Faux Bois Ceramic Wall Brackets with Parrots a Pair

19th Century English Faux Bois Ceramic Wall Brackets with Parrots a Pair

Located in Darien, CT

A rare and striking pair of English faux bois ceramic wall brackets dating to the late 19th century, each centered by a finely modeled parrot perched within a sculptural branch form....

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall Brackets

Materials

Ceramic

Hunzinger Aesthetic Movement Walnut Rocking Chair, Circa 1876
Hunzinger Aesthetic Movement Walnut Rocking Chair, Circa 1876

Hunzinger Aesthetic Movement Walnut Rocking Chair, Circa 1876

By George Hunzinger

Located in Darien, CT

A rocking chair crafted in walnut - the architectural frame reflects the refined geometry of late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement design. Squared uprights, subtle block crest detail...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Majolica Jardinière with Faux Bois Design, Celadon Glaze, Japan
Majolica Jardinière with Faux Bois Design, Celadon Glaze, Japan

Majolica Jardinière with Faux Bois Design, Celadon Glaze, Japan

Located in Darien, CT

A richly glazed majolica jardinière, modeled in the faux-bois taste with an entwined vine-form rim and root-form feet. The body has deeply molded leaves, berries, and blossoms in hig...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and J...

Materials

Ceramic