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Beautiful 19thc Robin’s egg blue secretary/fall front desk.

Uniquely designed in the form of a gift box tied with ribbon, this engaging silver tea caddy was created by the prominent silversmith Frederick Elking...

This delightful platinum Art Deco-period charm bracelet exudes a playful whimsy. The charms include a variety of jovial motifs, including a bunny, a penguin, an owl, a castle, a pear...

Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...

A 19th century English mahogany lowboy or sideboard with stunning color and proportions to hold timeless appeal in a range of traditional to transitional decorating tastes. The singl...

Bold design and exceptional craftsmanship come together in this glamorous Roberto Coin bracelet. Adorned with 30 carats of deep crimson pavé set rubies and 3.25 carats of sparkling w...

An unquestionable masterpiece of Venetian glass artistry, this incredible glass fountain is the rarest and most fascinating form of Murano glass ever created. Masterpieces requiring ...

Antique French wrought iron chandelier.  

Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890.

A lovely pendant containing a cluster of glowing natural pearls and an old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats ringed by smaller diamonds making the total diamon...

This is a European water basin with very thick walls. It is made of white marble with gray veins. This basin could easily be used as a basin for your bathr...

This image is a Tamarind lithograph printed on Bisque Revere Suede bearing Tamarind chop, printer's chop and artist signature. The edition was 95 impressions. Hayal Pozantı...

A charming, handpainted terracotta lebrillo bowl from Granada, Spain (19th century)–these illustrative ceramic works collectively known as fajalauza pottery can be traced back to at ...

Antique French Louis XVI oval painted end table is an exquisite rendering of the style, a revival of classical architecture and decorative excellence that dates back thousands of yea...

Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as we...

Gold Étui in Original Case Jacques Martin Petitjean Circa 1777 Expertly engraved entirely of yellow gold, this remarkably rare Louis XVI-era étui is a work of art. Resplendent colum...

Antique French ormolu mounted cobalt blue "Sevres" porcelain centerpiece, Circa 1890.

A lovely petite early 20th century diamond engagement ring containing a bright .80 carat old European cut diamond shimmering in a platinum Edwardian setting.

An elegant, midcentury French brass and smoke glass bar cart in the style of Maison Jansen, that would be comfortable in a range of decorating tastes from Hollywood Regency to more t...

Enameled Glass Wine Goblet Moser Late 19th Century This large wine goblet is a stunning showcase of Moser's renowned craftsmanship and luxurious design. The goblet features a striki...

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Beaded Chandelier.

Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.

Weighing 6 carats, the beautiful cat’s-eye chrysoberyl in this men's ring displays an exceptional example of the phenomenon known as “chatoyancy,” wherein light reflects off of small...

Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal and Sheffield Silver Epergne with Deer, Circa 1900's.

This dressing table has a mirror inside and is nicely decorated.

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.

This extraordinary and monumental cast-iron sculpture was likely specially commissioned to the Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for an important public or private collection. Designed by celebrated Parisian sculptor Mathurin Moreau, the striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in classical robes with an amphora gracefully held aloft in one hand. The work displays a remarkable level of detail considering its iron casting, including a wreath of laurel leaves atop the woman's head and a stunning necklace adorning her neck. Due to its large size and subject matter, the remarkable work would most probably have been exhibited in a public or private fountain, garden, estate or hotel. French cast-iron sculptures such as this one were historically preferred over bronze for outdoor decorations...

This is a lovely chandelier, very of the period. It has 24 lights.

Christine Ravaux created Une Fois Rien which is signed by pencil. This impression is #12 of 30 Shades of blacks and grays on a fallen branch create a pleasing pattern contrasted wi...

Impressive and elegant pair of large well colored beautiful square cut aquamarines combined white bright sparkling diamonds in 14kt gold. These sit well on the ear and while large ar...

A very limited edition lithograph, signed and numbered 20/175, by the great 20th-century artist Man Ray. This piece is sizable, professionally framed and matted, and ready to hang. M...

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room! Hand-crafted in the neoclassic style favored by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie A...

This striking and elegant necklace features luminous purple sapphires and glittering white diamonds. The thirty-one sapphires, totaling 47.52 carats, display a coveted lilac hue. The...

This floral still life was painted by Charles Gilbert Martin (1839-1905). It is signed in the lower right corner.

A charming, handpainted terracotta lebrillo bowl from Granada, Spain (19th century)–these illustrative ceramic works collectively known as fajalauza pottery can be traced back to at ...

Antique French Louis XVI three-panel screen.

Created by legendary designer and premier tastemaker of the Gilded Age, Louis Comfort Tiffany, this necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of jewelry design. Delicately crafted, the necklace boasts an Egyptian Revival design inspired by the archaeological excavations of Egypt beginning in the late 18th century. Scarab beetles finely executed in Tiffany’s signature favrile glass are bezel set in an 18K gold chain with rope-like links. The beetles flash iridescent hues of deep blue, green and purple, adding the perfect amount of shimmer to the enchanting design. Best remembered for his stained glass windows and lamps, along with his Favrile glass creations, Louis Comfort Tiffany did not begin crafting jewelry until 1902. Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...

A striking 1.38-carat Paraiba tourmaline displays stunning brilliance and color in this asymmetrical ring. The triangular-shaped, brilliant-cut Paraiba...

A wonderful antique diamond ring set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats set in a pierced and engraved platinu...

19th century French Louis XV walnut nightstand ~ end table is remarkable in that it's carved on all four sides with wonderful Rococo...

Frank Sinatra 1915-1998 American Yellow Abstract with Triangles Signed "Sinatra 89" (lower right) Acrylic on canvas One of the great American icons of the 20th century, Frank Sin...

Set of four 19th century English mahogany chairs features an elegant look inspired by the French Empire style, with the sheer natural beauty of...

A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s that was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...

Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. A copper mezzotint printed on Hahnemulle paper in an edition of 20, Graduated fro...

A set of six Mason's ironstone Imari Plates, early 19th century, with lovely scalloped, embossed and gilt decorated dinner plates in the typical...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet is a timeless example of an era in French history that recalled the tailored architectural lines of the ancient Greeks and R...

this is impression #3 out of an edition of 10

Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920. 72" High as shown in the photographs.

A lovely collection of 5 white tureens with Lids. EACH ONE IS UNIQUE. The sizes ranges from 11 – 12 diameter to 10 – 12 High. This set would be the perfect s...

This image is from an edition of 50. The artist's subject matter was enigmatic: a recurring theme was that of anonymous packages tied with knots of rope; sometimes there are prison bars...

A stately French Parisian commode from the Regence period (1700-1730). The Rosso Francia marble top is original and shaped to fit its fruitwood base. Hand-carved curving motifs are o...

These painted panels are very pretty with their floral elements and soft colors. At nearly 7 feet high, they would do well next to a sideboard or in an entryway.

Jacques Villon, pseudonym of Gaston Émile Duchamp, (born July 31, 1875,Damville, Normandy, France—died June 9, 1963, Puteaux,near Paris), French painter and printmaker who was involved in the Cubist movement; later he worked in realistic and abstract styles. Villon was the brother of the artists Suzanne...

This elegant Venetian-style headboard is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Available in king, queen and twin sizes. Inquire for Full, Califo...

This small, decorative table lamp has been fashioned using an ornate bronze column that rests on a square marble base. The column's shaft features a gnarly tree with sparrows circlin...

Rich red enamel etched in a striking tortoiseshell pattern distinguishes this charming turtle brooch by legendary French jeweler Boucheron. The shell is accented by dozens of sparkli...

Pair Antique French Enameled Porcelain & Glass Perfume Bottles, Circa 1860-1870.

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp makes a handsome statement, ideal for the family room or a svelte office environment. The height of the lamp itself is ideal for reading, and two ...