Lacquerware Food Tray

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

Northern China has a settled history that goes back more than 5,000 years. All along the western reaches of the Yellow River settlements sprung up and some of the first evidence we h...

Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...

An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...

These marvelously fluid and artistic figures were cast from bronze in the style of Northern Thailand and Burma. According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. They were wealthy young men seeking after higher knowledge and enlightenment and always depicted in elegant robes and often with unshaven heads. Depictions of these greatly -revered apostles are often found along side Buddha statues and holy angels...

Giant water basins like this were kept in palace courtyards in case of fire.

19th century Indian marble food offering tray. Classic shape and design.

19th century Indian marble footed food offering tray. Traditional shape. Two available and sold individually. Arriving TBD.

Contemporary cake stand Measures: W 50, D 30, H 24 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of the M...

Contemporary tray Measures: Diameter 30 x height 29 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish From earth, one can only see the portion of th...

Contemporary tray Measures: Diameter 25 x height 24 cm Plated metal coated with glossy copper finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of the Moo...

An oak mirrored tray, with gilt chain handles and frame. France, circa 1940-1950.