Pair Lion Bookends in Woven Reed and Polychrome from Shanghai Collection China

A beautiful pair of circa 1930's Chinese Export picture frames made of a cabochon / pillow carved jade colored serpentine stone with intricately carved carnelian colored agate medallions of floral and bird motifs. The top of each desk accessory picture frame has a flowing, slightly scalloped shape. Each frame is trimmed in a patterned brass with floral designs in each of the inside corners...

A sterling silver sculpted lion by late American artist James Schwabe (1918 - 2008) mounted onto malachite. The eyes of the lion are gemstone (possibly cabochon emerald) and there appear to be highlights in a golden metal. The sculpture is signed on the malachite, J. Schwabe and there looks to be a number under the signature. It has been postulated that Mr. Schwabe sold his jewelry in New York under the brand, Patrice and Realm. Mr. Schwabe did design jewelry and other pieces in precious metals and gemstones for Cartier. This sculpture depicts a fierce and cute lion, seated on its haunches with its green eyes wide open. The lion sits patiently on a block of malachite, enjoying a polished surface contrasted with the natural form. So if you still have a curio cabinet, then make some room on the top shelf for this work. And if you have a vanity, then I'm sure this work will look beautiful next to your collection of boxes...

An antique, American Empire era hand made picture frame cabinet containing a collection of forty two black and white photographic images, which could very well be all images of an extended family...

A truly fierce Italian midcentury representation of the King of the Jungle. This Leo made from sculpted and hand formed terra cotta with a hand painted and glazed finish is ready to ...

A mid 19th Century circa 1850's Chinese Export rice paper pith painting set within an arched cut out mirror that hangs on the wall from a chain. The painting depicts a Chinese warrior seated in an antique Chinese folding chair...

A collection of mid 20th century Leica / Ernst Leitz lenses. There is a Summaron, a Hektor and a Range Finder. Also, cases and lens caps. All of these have been previously used. What makes Leica so good you may be asking. Well here's a quote that's sums up the appeal, "Shooting with a Leica is like a long tender kiss, like firing an automatic pistol, like an hour on the analyst’s couch...

A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...

Vintage pair of opposing lion bookends in the Neoclassical style.

A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...

A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...

Antique pair of solitude / scholar bookends in polychrome bronze finish, circa 1940s. The pair have a great look, are quite solid and measure 11.25"W x 3"D x 4.75"H. The set is in good vintage well...

A regal pair of "Lucerne Lion" with shield bookends by HPI, circa 1992. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of what I believe to be a heav...