Furniture in Palm Springs

1981 Original Serigraph title "Red Tundra“ by Victor Vasarely. Pencil signed and numbered 142/150. Certificate of Authenticity On back of frame. Measurements with frame: 48.25” Wi...

French Louis XV style bronze (or brass) table picture frame.

A wonderful pair of ceramic or glazed terracotta figures by the noted Hungarian born artist Maria Rahmer. They feature an accordion player and a saxophonist. One is signed and the ot...

A wonderful work of art by the French Artist Alain Gerard Clement. The artist photosentized paper and then exposed it as a photogrammetry with a drawing he created of a gas mask. A q...

A wonderful evocative painting of workers by the noted New York Artist Niberg Abbey (1920-1990). Likely painted in the 1940’s. The painting is in its original frame which the artist ...

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). A mixed metal box having a bronze/brass body with bordered silver/copper inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral t...

Italian Sorrento octagon side table made of maple and fruitwood Inlaid marquetry.

Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light. Has gold inclusions and controlled bubbles throughout. Made by Barovier & Toso. Newl...

Horace Armistead (1898-1980) was a noted New York costume and set designer responsible for working on many important New York City productions. This unframed oil on canvas depicts a ...

Chinese ink rubbing printing depicting Panthaka Arhat, no.4 of the 16 arhat images immortalized in stone at the former stupa at Shengyin Temple. Depicted here sitting on a rock with a book in his left hand and snapping his fingers in his right hand, symbolic of the speed at which he obtained enlightenment, accompanied by a beggar’s bowl and an incense burner, complete with colophons and silk scroll mounting. The Emperor Qianlong ordered the stone stele to be carved in 1764 after the arhat designs painted by the famed artist Guanxiu (832-912). Even though the temple was destroyed in the Taiping rebellion, the steles remain and have been reinstalled at the Hangzhou Stele Forest. Condition: Creases from rolling, otherwise fine condition. Mounting: 58” x 22”. 19th Century. Ex Collection: Frank “Till” & Peggy Durdin, San Diego. For other rubbings of this stele see: Penn Museum, object number 2010-26-4 The Metropolitan Museum of Art AN#: 59.195.15 Fine Arts Library of Harvard University, record id: W280021_urn-3:FHCL:478850 For another example of this image rendered in jade and lacquer see: “Screen Paintings of Guanxiu’s Sixteen Arhats in the Collection of the Palace Museum” Luo Wehhua translated by Bruce Doar, Orientations, September 2010, p. 104. In this article the image is identified as the sixteenth arhat Abheda, It is explained in this article that Qianlong re-identified the arhats, thus the 16th Arhat attribution for this image. Also in this article the identical colophon by Qianlong above the image is translated as: “These accurate portraits of the Sixteen Arhats were created by the Tang Dynasty painter Guanxiu, as recorded in Xuanhe Huapu (Record of paintings in the Xuanhe Reign), and during the millennium from the Guangming reign period to the present day, the original works were to be found in Zhejiang, where they were housed in the collection of Shengyin Temple in Qiantang (Huangzhou). In spring of the dingchou year (1757) of his reign, the Qianlong emperor undertook a southern tour of inspection and stayed at an imperial lodge on the West Lake. He went to the temple to pay his respects and there he saw the arhats on display and wrote a description of these marvels. The sequence of the arhats and their names had been passed down since ancient times, but they did not correspond to their Sanskrit titles; the sequence of the arhat names conformed instead to the interpretation of the Sanskrit classics by the Zhangjia State Preceptor. The emperor penned the original names and positions in the sequence below each of the figures in accordance with the readings supplied in Tongwen Yuntong (Unified Rhymes), and below each he penned an encomium, which he signed. Then the images were returned to the collection, to be passed down as a perpetual treasure. Now, the fourth great arhat had long gone missing and we did not know where his painting was. But it was merely a trifling matter of matching the images with the names, and now surely we have found him! This I, the emperor, believe.” All 16 of these rubbings can be found in the Rubel Chinese Rubbings Collection at the Fine Arts Library of Harvard University with the following descriptive historical note: “Rubbing from stele depicting No. 4 of 16 arhats (Lohans, Buddhist saints) -- Nan ti mi duo luo qing you, Panthaka Arhat. Original painting attributed to Guanxiu, 832-912. Inscriptions written by Hongli, Emperor Qianlong (Gaozong, 1711-1799) of Qing Dynasty. 7 seals of Qianlong follow the inscriptions. Script style: in xing shu. Shi liu zun zhe -- "The 16 noble ones" are 16 lohans. Lohans are also called "a-lo-han" based on the transliteration of the Sanskrit term "arhat." (Japanese: Rakan; Chinese: Lohan; Tibetan: Gnas-brtan). Arhats or Arahants are saints or sages said to have renounced nirvana (freedom from the cycle of suffering and rebirth), vowed to remain in the world to protect the Dharma and propagate the Law of the Buddha in order to devote themselves more effectively to the relief of human misery, like the Bodhisattvas. These 16 Arhats, personal disciples distinguished by the Buddha, formed part of the 500 claimed by tradition to have attended the First Council in Rajagrha. The names and abodes of these 16 arhats are given in a work entitled "Record on the Duration of the Law, spoken by the Great arhat Nadimitra," which was translated into Chinese by the famous pilgrim Xuanzang (596-664) in 654. 16 lohans are quite often represented, especially in China and Japan, in sculpture and painting, in poses and with attributes. Every lohan can be easily with special icongraphic characteristics. Guanxiu (Jiang Deyin or Deyuan, a Buddhist monk also named Master Chan Yue, 832-912) -- painter during late Tang to Five Dynasties, specialized in painting lohan figures. Legend has it that the first portraits of the 18 Lohans...

Mid-Century rectangular 3-tier bamboo console bart cart with rattan caning shelving lining. Has brass antiqued metal caster for easy moving around. Perfect as a dry bar, serving tabl...

1960s stylized cat sculpture, possibly created by Livio Seguso of Murano, Italy. Sculpture measures: 12.5" hight by 7" wide and 3.75" deep. Unsigned. In very good vintage 1960s condi...

Pair of Murano Italian latticino (ribbons) handblown glass oval shape bowls. Expertly crafted with assortment of colors and gold inclusions.

An amazing set of six Raku pottery wall panels. Depicting a stream flowing between golden hills, each panel is comprised of individual tiles. Those on the top and bottom edges of eac...

Large Swedish table lamp with root beer colored blown glass body mounted silver giltwood base. Newly wired for US with new 3 way socket and cord. Size to top of glass portion is 21" ...

Thai ceramic covered box from the Sawankhalok kilns of globular persimmon form with pinched foliate rim and sepal stem finial on top decorated in i...

Traditional Indian Wool Chain Stitch Decorative Area Rug, Kashmir Valley, India. Hand embroidered on a cotton and linen blend background and backing. A bright floral design of orange...

Incredible solid brown leather Rhinoceros in the style of Abercrombie & Fitch and Dimitri Omersa. Incredible color and patina with green eyes. This ...

Black powder coated gooseneck floor lamp by Kurt Versen Newly rewired and powder coated black. It takes two 75w Max Edison light bulbs. Measurements: 40.75” High when bend down,...

Large scale Funk pottery coffee mug cup created by Lithuanian-American sculptor and ceramist Rimas VisGirda. Cup measures 4" by 8" by 4 3/4" and is signed...

Magnificent mid-century modern 8 drawer dresser with bombe front and corners with gilt bronze mounts. Beautiful flame mahogany veneers and inset marble top. The best of Hollywood Reg...

A beautiful Art Deco compact by Black Starr and Gorham. It is Sterling Silver with a 14k Gold accent on top, fitted with 3 small precious stones likely rubies. The compact is in est...

Vintage Mid-century Modern Douglas Ferguson Pigeon Forge Pottery - 1960’s vase with Black and white Lava Glaze Douglas Ferguson Pigeon Forge Pottery blac...

Set of six polished chrome bar stools by Jerry Johnson. Newly recovered in a knoll fabric. The tall barstool measures 20.5” wide, 20” deep, 39.5” high ...

A wonderful figurative abstract dated 1966 by the noted New York illustrator Joseph Tesar. The painting is framed. The painting is signed lower right and dated 1966. The painting is...

A rare 1930's Bucherer pencil watch. It was made by Bucherer for a few different firms including Rolex. This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The watch works and has been keeping pretty good time. Dial is marked C. Bucherer Lucerne...

Molded glass mosaic tray created by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Tray is the small version of this design and measur...

A single Murano hand blown clear and gold inclusions glass table lamp. The ribbed glass is thick and heavy with controlled bubbles, and is mounted on new custom giltwood base. Newly ...

Four chairs by the Metropolitan Furniture Corporation. Label says Metropolitan Furniture Corporation member Steelcase Design Partnership, CA. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 22.5" de...

German porcelain china dinnerware service for 12 by renowned American designer Raymond Loewy. The set consists of 12 dinner plate, 12 Salad pla...

All orginal couch and ottoman by Martin Borenstein. Couch measures 76" wide, 34" deep and 34" high. Seat height is 13". Ottoman measures 50" wide, ...

Acrylic Painting by Betty O'Hare titled Peonies. Painting framed measures 50" wide, 4" deep and 63" high. Unframed it measures 36" wide and 48" high.

Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis Supit Urang, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950. A traditional meticulously hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton, of an aquatic theme Sup...

A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original upholstered seat and back.

A stunning large oil by the accomplished and noted New York City Artist Marianne Stikas. This painting is signed and dated on the rear red sulphur and dated 1988. Ms Stikas is in many prominent collections and has an extensively exhibited. Some crackling at corners. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 LARGE CRACKS THOUGH THE CENTER AND ONE CORNER. PLEASE INQUIRE IF YOU WANT MORE DETAILED PHOTOS. A biography of the artist follows: Mariane Stikas 59 Walker Street New York, NY 10013 Born: Washington, D.C. 1947 Education: 1974 MFA Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1971 BFA Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD 1970 University of Saskatchewan, Painting Workshop, Emma Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada (Summer) 1966-1968 Corcoran School of Art, Washington, D.C> 1965 Art Student's League, New York Solo Exhibitions: 1992 The Galbreath Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky, Linda Schwartz, Agent 1990 John Davis Gallery, New York, NY 1989 John Davis Gallery, New York, NY 1984 Hill Gallery, Birmingham, Mi 1983 Baskerville & Watson, New York, NY 1981 Holly Solomon Gallery, New York, NY 1980 Galerie Liatowitsch, Basel Feigenson-Rosenstein Gallery, Detroit, MI Cutler/Stavarides Gallery, Boston, Ma 1979 Holly Solomon Gallery, New York, NY 1978 Feigenson-Rosenstein Gallery, Detroit, MI 1976 2nd Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Va Eric Schindler Gallery, Richmond, Va 1975 Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa 1974 Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond, Va.(Graduate Thesis Exhibition) 1973 Marsh Gallery, University of Richmond, Richmond, Va Selected Group Exhibitions: 1993 "The Eidetic Image; Comtenporary works on paper" Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, Il 1993 The Galbreath Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky 1992 Group Exhibition, The Galbreath Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky, in cooperation with Linda Scwartz 1990 "Artists in the Abstract", Weatherspoon Museum, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, curated by John Davis (Marianne Stikas, Catherine Lee, Trevor Sutton, Sean Scully and Michael McKeown) 1989 "Art on Paper/1989", Weatherspoon Art Gallery 1988 John Davis Gallery, New York , NY 1987 "Romantic Science", One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 1986-1988 "after Matisse", Queens Museum, New York and traveling to: Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va; Portland Museum of Fine Art, Portland, Me; Bass Museum of Fine Art, Miami Beach, Fl; The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC; Dayton Art Institue, Dayton, Oh. 1986-1988 Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, Ma Curated by the Independant Curators Inc. Catalogue essays by Tiffany Bell...

A pair of early 20th Century Empire style Neo Cloassical candelabra made into lamps. These have just been rewired and function. These are bronze, brass and iron. Beautifully cast, g...

1950s Italian hand blown cream and gold inclusions Murano table lamp. Incredible design and detail went into the making of this lamp. Mounted on giltwood base, rewired with new three...

A 1980s brushed aluminum with soft leather bench. Very well constructed. The legs are adjustable for two different positions, they unscrew and there...

A beautiful pair of ceramic lamps designed by Lottie and Gunnar Bostlund and hand painted by their daughter Lisa Bostlund. The lamps come with their original fiberglass shades. A co...

1979 Abstract lithograph painting by American listed artist Robert Natkin (1930-2010). Pencil signed, numbered 61/75 and dated 1979. Newly framed with black lacquer frame, floated on...

1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso. Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...

An Italian glazed terracotta lamp in the form of a pineapple, hand formed and beautifully rendered. Mounted on an ebonized wood base with gil...

1950’s iconic “Kantan” Patio set design by Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan. The set has be newly professionally restored. Constructed of black powder coated aluminum and white vinyl s...

Risqué porcelain pin up girl ashtray or vide-poche, circa 1950's. Piece measures 3.75" high by 5" long by 4.25" wide and is unsigned. In very good vintag...

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a frame and...

Glass lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Co. Wood base is 6.5" wide, 6.5" deep and 4" high. Glass portion is 23.5" high. Total height from base to the bottom of socket is 39". Brass ne...

Large well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase with handles and brass lining.

A bronze sculpture of a Native American signed Rowley AP and dated 2000. It is an artist's proof by the American Artist Rick Rowley we believe. Nice patina...

An Art Deco wrought iron mirror with a shelf above and hat hooks below. Stylized flower forms adorn each side. Beveled mirror is 11" by 14.5" with a one inch bevel that is partially ...

a pair of Marbro lamps. Beautifully glazed in a deep turquoise blue with marvelous mottling. Of rectangular baluster shape with floral decoration in deep relief. Double cluster brass...

Single Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconce light. The hand blown glass is accented with gold inclusions leaf and finial. Reverse side of the glass uses the "Rugiadoso" technique ...

Pair of modern mid century Italian made sconces in the style of Fontana Arte, three layers of translucent shades of greenish color glass with chrome-plated fittings and backplate. Ta...

1980’s Studio ceramic square speckled cachepot by Tony Evan’s for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition, it retains the Steve Chase label and signed Evans. Measurements: 10”...

Antique Thai Frog Shaped Kendi, Sawankhalok Kilns, Si Satchanalai. A squat globular stoneware body of good size having a narrow upright neck and everted mouth. The short narrow spout has the shape of an imagined frog snout. The modeled details include bulging eyes, ridge lines demarcating the spine, outline of the trunk and the legs with small webbed feet. The pot is glazed overall in a rich brown glaze lightly pitted from burial which stops short of the well trimmed foot rim revealing the beige colored biscuit. Condition: Excellent with no knowledge or evidence of any restorations. Age: 13th/14th century. Size: 5.5 inches high x 5.5 inches in diameter (14 x 14cm). Weight: 1 lb. 10.5 oz. (753g.) Provenance: U.S.A. art market For similar examples see: Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Bekker Collection UMAA 2007-8-56. Charles Nelson Spinks, Siamese Pottery in Indonesia, fig. 42. Charles Nelson Spinks, The Ceramic Wares of Siam, Ladejinsky collection, pl.36. Roxanna Brown, Legend and Reality, Early Ceramics from South-East Asia, pl.180. Note: Sawankhalok zoomorphic kendis have mostly been found  in the 20th century within the Indonesian archipelago. This may indicate that the shape, such as this frog pot...

Original oil on canvas painting by listed Italian artists Federico Salvatore. The painting depicts a sailboat coming out of the Marina Grande in Capri Italy. Hand marked ‘Marina ...

Pair of Moroccan style lamps with engraved brass. Each lamp measures 33.5" high from base to the bottom of socket and 10.5" diameter (at base).

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a wood pl...

Antique Palembang Man's Songket and Ikat Ceremonial Head Cloth (iket kepala). A woven silk textile with natural dyes, weft ikat pattern, gold thread supplementary weft weave. Textile...

Single antique Napoleon III era table lamp made from a mantle urn or vase. The lamp features handles shaped like Satyr heads, floral swags, and bows. The dark bronze patinated finish...

1980’s Drum side tables or coffee tables by Steve Chase. Constructed of wood covers with plaster and lacquer. In good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Measu...