American Empire Sofa

Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon (Italian 1665-1732) "Ruins", circa 1700 Oil on canvas 69.5" x 52" inches framed 61" x 43.5" inches unframed Pedon was born in October 1665. In 1716, he became part of the Fraglia, a guild of Venetian painters. He lived the lifestyle of a Bohemian and had a strong taste for poetry. Pedon spent most of his career as a painter in Padua, in the Monastery of San Benedetto, and died in February 1733. The present painting, attributed to Pedon, relies on the late Seicento landscape culture of Northern Italy. The artist was clearly influenced by painters like Johann...

Hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with rosewood interior. An Aztec pyramid and mountains grace the lid. The metal smiths of Taxco, Mexico were kn...

Cast bronze figure of a priest holding a cornucopial form crozier. Mounted on a modern turned ebonized wood socle. The bronze figure is 9 1/2" tall. Overall height including th...

Mid-Century Modern gold infused blown glass lamp made at the famous Barovier & Tosi studios in Murano (Venice) Italy. Original label is affixed on the underside of the lamp. The l...

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with cornucopia carvings, spiral carved top rail, great antique sofa to reup...

Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.

This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee has a cherry wood frame with hand carved details on armrests and front legs. The sett...

French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished (Black) with captivating carved female heads under armrest, legs terminating into animal...