French Figural Serving Platter

This large and important representation of the historical Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, was done in dry lacquer and richly gilt according to Shan-Burmese sculptural traditions. Though...

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a Buddhist angel in the Northern Thai style. It is covered in natural lacquer, gold leaf, polychrome, and glass mirror "jewels" embedded in the surface. Teak provides a durable foundation as it is impervious to insects and resistant to moisture. Some yellow-gold paint is also present in the topmost layer, indicating that the piece was carefully maintained over a long period of time. The chalky paint on the face was also renewed periodically as an act of devotion. Angels were a favorite subject of Thai sculptors because they were given a lot of freedom in depicting them. This angel has an expression of benign intelligence and the hands are particularly well-formed. Given its seated position, it was likely to have been part of a larger altar ensemble, including larger and more prominent Buddha images...

This large and striking serving table is made from sheesham wood overlaid with white camel bone and black resin. The resulting surface is exotic, visually dramatic and extremely tough. Anchored in the Indian tradition of intricate marquetry and filigree design, the style and shape of the table is British Colonial, giving the piece its stylish "safari meets country house" aesthetic. British Colonial (or Anglo-Indian) furniture was produced mainly in the 19th and first half of the 20th century and refers to furnishings that were in the British style but made in the colonies with native hardwoods and native labor. Compared with British-made pieces of the period, colonial pieces tend to be sturdier and more luxurious. Teak and mahogany replaced oak and pine and the amount of wood used was extremely generous. Back in Britain, deforestation had left wood very scarce and new techniques (like using plywood...

This copperplate engraving is titled "Erasistrate Découvrant L’Amour D’antiochuspour Stratonice" and dates to the early 19th Century. The glass and frame are original. The gently rip...

This copperplate engraving is titled "Belle Réponse de Cornélie Mére Des Cracques" and dates to the early 19th Century. The glass and wood frame are original. The gently rippling sur...

This exceptionally heavy and sturdy lamp was considered advanced technology in the 1940s. The lens is particularly interesting as it both concentrates and diffuses the light emitted ...

Beautiful set of large sculptural bowl and platter in brutalistic style by designer and sculptor David A.S. Marshall. Both items are marked with...

Mid 20th Century large French circular silver plated serving tray with polished brass rope handles. Condition In Great condition - No damage, just general wear. Size Diameter...

Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of th...

Squared centerpiece serving tray in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Serving piece palms center table with 2 plates and base in enameled porcelain. With solid bronze structure and details in vintage finish. Elegant piece.

Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle. Matching circular pedestal bowl. Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.