A Rustic European 18th century French faience fountain with spigot

An antique 18th century Walnut Figural Statue of Saint Peter on a plinth Anonymous Northern Europe, probably Belgium; first-half of the 18th century Walnut Approximate size: 17 (h) x 4.25 (w) x 4.25 (d) in. The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled home, was likely realized for a church side chapel or choir stall niche. The serious look of the saint’s face...

Anonymous France; ca. 1800 Fruitwood; brass Approximate size: 39 (h) x 50.25 (w) x 22.5 (d) in. A handsome serpentine fruitwood chest of French design. Its original finish has been...

An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire Anonymous Belgium or Southwestern Netherlands; probably first quarter of the 18th centur...

An early 18th century Florentine ebonized wood aedicule case with gilt metal embellishments Ambit of Leonard van der Vinne Possibly first decade of the 18th century; Florence, Italy Approximate size: 83.5 (h) x 69 (w) x 23 (d) cm The cabinet’s centralized glass door is flanked by thick spiraling Solomonic columns surmounting a lower drawer. To the rear of the cabinet, the motif repeats in an eloquent display of perspectival treatment. The overall work is supported by a tiered base, elegantly conceived, and the cabinet is topped by a handsome pediment flanked by square plinths crested by gilt metal finials and an openwork frieze. The cabinet’s tempered and moderate form suggests an origin probably during the first decade or quarter of the 18th century. Although utilitarian in concept, the reserved and sublime expressiveness of this cabinet is managed with a quality and care respective of the influence of Florentine ebony cabinetry work conceived in the Galleria dei lavori or Grand Ducal Workshops of the 18th century Medici dynasty. In particular, its base mouldings echo a remarkable Night Clock...

A large terrace vase from the Swedish faience factory Marieberg, dated 1771. Painted in polychrome muffle colors. The vase has older repairs and includes some loose pieces from the b...

A rabbit vase from the Swedish Marieberg faience factory, made in 1771 when Pierre Berthevin was the foreman of the factory. The vase is painted in polychr...

Large 18th Century Italian Faience Vase with Handles

A very nice 18th century faience brasero or portable parlor stove with grotesque mask decoration, blue splash glaze and retaining its original faience lid...