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A handsome English architect's desk or library table (or draughting/drafting/drawing table) from the late Georgian Era, featuring a moulded mahogany top with embossed leather writing...

French Majolica handled Sugar Bowl Fruits Sarreguemines Circa 1920. with strawberries and cherries , grapes.

Bronze bust of Jean Mermoz, signed by French sculptor Charles Ruchot (1880-1925) from the Art Deco period. Jean Mermoz was a famous French aviator who crossed the Atlantic for the fi...

A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand. He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm. The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion. He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder. He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha. The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past. An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years. Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings. The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, earl...

19th century Majolica cobalt strawberries plate signed Minton.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, lemon, starfish, shells, crab, oyster. Nautical style. Measure: 9.3 diameter.  

Large oval Majolica Palissy crab and fish wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950 Large crab in relief, fish’s, shells and seaweeds.    

Majolica leaves & flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.

A fine English locking two-door bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded cornice top with a stopped flute frieze over two cabinet doors, each door with astrag...

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...

A stunning Italian Murano glass “foglie” chandelier with smoked glass leaf shaped components. We love the layered effect of the handblown glass and t...

An authentic steddle or staddle stone from the West Country of England from the late 1700s, featuring a four-sided pyramid-shaped base mounted with a mushroom-shaped cap of quarried ...

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

A gorgeous Chinese monochrome red flambé glazed bottle vase, called a tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. The voluptuous body o...

Rare post modern resin lamp by collectible artist Gaetano Pesce from his Olo series. "Olo" translates to "feeling" in English. Transformer and bulb...

French armchair from the mid-century with a Lucite frame and original striped upholstery cushions. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consisten...

Rare 19th French Majolica Asparagus octogonal plate signed Iris Longchamp. Iris, dragonfly and daisies.

Large Majolica Platter with Fruits Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware cabinet or low table from the early 20th century, featuring a rectangular brass-bound patinated teak exterior, with embossed leath...

Buffet from France in the Directoire style. This piece is circa 1910. It is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry-wood. There are four doors that feature detailed brass h...

Pair of lamps made of handblown glass from Murano. Each lamp is made of five stacked pieces of geometric glass with a frosted effect. They are supported by clear glass bases. Each la...

A fine French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with a double row of gilded wooden rays arranged around the mirror plate glass center. Dimensions: Diameter of 25 3/4 inches

Canvas Size: 12 x 16 in. Frame Size: 20.5 x 24.5 in. Signed, lower left: "Don Warren" A serene, classic, and cheerful scene in the Texas Hill Country by Don Warren. The foreground i...

Victorian Majolica bamboo vase Joseph Holdcroft, circa 1872 (marked july 20th 1872) Rare model.  

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter New York).

A 19th century Majolica jardinière , in Country style painted with rooster ,hens and chick on straw , the back side is decorated with straw and bucket signed Aistis. Impressionist style. Attributed to Montigny sur Loing.

A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...

Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...

Rare Oyster Plate signed Robert Picault. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short...

19th century blue & white dessert plate flora signed Creil & Montereau.

A fine vintage Rolls-Royce radiator grille-shaped novelty whiskey decanter or flask with a working music box from the Hollywood Regency period - a sought-after decorative collectible...

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  

Murano glass vase, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece has a is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers ...

Christian Lacroix mini poof cocktail dress bust: 31", Waist: 25", Hip: 34", Length: 24" Condition: Excellent size XS

French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front. The chest is made of Mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Original Bronze hard...

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

19th Century rare majolica palissy fish basket platter signed Leon Brard. 7 fishs, eel ,ears of wheat ,and shells.

French Majolica Starfish Oyster Plate signed Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1920.

This South Sea Pearl ring is incredible! It is a gorgeous white color with luster you will only find from the South Sea. Pearls that are 13 to 13.5 millimeters are very rare and this...

Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930. Measures: W / 17.5 inches.

Minton Majolica cobalt blue jardiniere on stand c.1875, the square sectioned jardiniere simply decorated with a cattail on each corner. Largest...

A fine Italian Modern bar cart or console drinks cart of brass and smoked glass, featuring two octagonal glass tiers and one half tier on a stylish brass frame, and resting on vintag...

Mid-Century French Ceramic Round Leaves Mirror. Diameter / 11 inches.

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a white and orange opaline. W / 11 inches. H / 5 inches.

A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...

Alexander McQueen S/S 2004 mesh bodice cutout dress. Stretch Bust: 15.5”, Waist: 20”, Hips: 40”, Length 47”, Sleeve 14” 60% cupro, 40% nylon made in Italy Condition : Good , 2 smal...

A finely modeled Chinese porcelain figure of the Chinese God of Longevity, Shouxing, Republic Period, early 20th century, China. The God of Longevity, called Shouxing or Shoulao, stands upright holding a dragon staff in one hand, a peach (a symbol of immortality), in the other. He is dressed in a long yellow robe...

Large flush mount made of hand-blown glass petals from Murano, Italy. This flower shaped fixture has frosted glass that emanates from a central finial. It has been newly wired to fit...

For the art deco jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco inspired design with a genuine blue sapphire gemstone set in the center. The blue sapphire is surrounded by a diamond...

19th Century Set of 6 Japonese Imari Plates , decagon shape. 8.3 inches diameter.

This modern diamond band has a sleek design, with baguette cut diamonds set east to west in secure bar prongs, making a minimalist slim-line design. Setting baguette shaped diamonds ...

Buffet from France made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The buffet has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are three dovetailed drawe...

A fine English writing table or desk or side table of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a moulded rectangular top over a frieze of two drawers - each with a knob of turned eb...

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

Colorful 19th century French Majolica grapes wall platter signed Longchamp terre de fer. The fruits are in high relief with the leaves and branches. The ma...

Large 19th Century French Majolica apples platter Fives Lille. Diameter / 12,3 inches.

Blue chalcedony is paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant dangle earrings. The 10 x 10 mm cushion shaped chalcedony are well polished and perfectly matched. The Tahiti...

An ornate vintage 14k yellow gold ring presenting a garnet within a double halo of diamonds, with additional diamonds along the shank. The garnet has a rich red hue and weighs approx...