Texas - Objets d'Art and Vertu

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE'S, NYC * THIS JUST IN: a Prieur at Christie's, NYC (same auction house where we purchased this statue) of King Henri IV on horseback has sold, 2/5/2026 $1.65...

A luminous oyster shell forms the base for this charming ring dish. The mother-of-pearl interior possess and almost metallic luster. Nestled within is a carved blue chalcedony frog...

A tiny Victorian box is embellished with an amethyst scarab. This box, known as a vinaigrette, pomander or scent box was used to disseminate fragrance. The box is elegantly crafted...

Sterling silver hand mirror with beveled edge. Monogrammed with the initials "EMN" and stamped STERLING 1070.

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 3.00 inches Width: 1.50 inches Thick: 18.30 mm Weight: 139.08 grams 18K Yellow Gold antique diamond, sapphire, emerald and ru...

A vintage Tiffany & Co. 22 karat yellow gold damascene* lacquered striped iron hair comb created by Angela Cummings, circa 1980. The comb is signed "© T&CO." The dimensions a...

A vintage obsidian box has been updated with classical embellishments. The oval shaped box dates to Victorian times. It is beautifully shaped and finish...

Beveled edge mirror in sterling silver. Lovely floral back and handle. The mirror is clean with minimal wear. Stamped sterling and engraved with the letter "M".

A sleeping dormouse tops a green onyx ring box. The mouse measures one inch and is sensitively sculpted in bronze. He naps in a nest fabricated from rose and yellow gold. The comp...

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE'S, NYC * PROVENANCE: *Alessandro Maggiori (1764-1834): Rome, 1808. *Mrs. Lester Cook: Sotheby’s, London, 1984. *The Collection of the Rothschild Family. *Ch...

Brand: Dunhill Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & 21.6K Gold Length: 2.00 inches Weight: 51.51 grams 14K yellow gold & 21.6K gold vintage DUNHILL Lighter, engraved with "14K"....

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE'S, NYC * This diminutive bronze was given **pride of place** astride massive red porphyry columns in the Chicago penthouse of famed philanthropic collectors, James & Marilyn Alsdorf, underscoring Hercules' commanding presence, even when surrounded by life-sized statuary (cf. Christie's Alsdorf Collection video of 8/18/2020 @ 0:08s - 0:10s). ORIGINAL OWNER: CHAIRMAN, ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO **1963 AIC MUSEUM LABEL & COLL. NUMBER ATTACHED!!** Nicolo Roccatagliata (c.1593 - c.1636) A Venetian Bronze Statue of Hercules 17th century, Circa 1600 Beginning his metalwork apprenticeship in Genoa at the prodigious age of 10, Nicolo Roccatagliata was a pupil of A. Groppo, later working for Tintoretto. Roccatagliata's darkly patinated bronzes of classical & religious subjects adorn the world's finest museums. Original to the artist's 17th century studio (in contrast to a proliferation of later Grand Tour copies), the present model's late Renaissance date is evinced by the variegated patination, unforced natural modeling, and archaic casting methods (which continued under his son, Sebastiano). Marked by superior rendering of the abdominal musculature & posterior flesh, a 16th century Renaissance contrapposto in Hercules' stance is counterbalanced by an evident trend towards early 17th century mannerism in the stylized treatment of the hair, beard, and eyes. While the Vienna version (provenanced by 1924) is argued by some to be the finest from Roccatagliata's workshop, Yale University's (London, 1958) has finer details. Yet, these details betray the Yale model's origins as a sophisticated product of an 18th/19th century copyist, who worked from an entirely new wax model, recast by later methods, and intricately tooled & reimagined the surface into an almost plastic patina. Still, the Vienna statue...

* Purchased at Christie’s, NYC * A British expat who flourished in 18th century Florence, Thomas Patch's brushwork was prized for its treatment of dramatic lighting & intricate ...

Su, Xuejin (1869 - 1919) A Dehua Guanyin, 19th Century Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Reign (1875-1908) Guanyin is modeled in lalitasana pose atop tidal rocks, carrying the legendary Pe...

Beautiful Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Black Fish Marina Clock 526 - Perpetual. Case 9 in. (23 cm.) high; 7 in. (18 cm.) wide; 5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) deep ....

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 5.50 inches Width: 1.00 inches Open Width Measurement: 4.00 inches Weight: 31.07 grams 14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glas...

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl - Tiffany & Company Sterling silver 2 inches bowl or centerpiece. Mid century modern styling with dra...

Alabaster forms the foundation for this elegant Egyptian influenced ring box. Mounted on the top is a gilt bronze plaque featuring a scarab beetle with a scrolled frame. The plaque...

Tiffany & Co. Golf Club Ballpoint Pen - Sterling silver Tiffany & Co. ballpoint pen with golf club pocket clip and twist retractable closure. Includes dust bag.

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE’S, NYC * JACOB VAN OOST (1603-1671) TRONIE STUDY FOR A NATIVITY SHEPHERD, CIRCA 1628 IN THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS (1630) THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM, SAINT PET...

The Glasses measures approximately 3.50 inches in length by 12.36mm tapering to 4.25mm in width 1.5 Inches Open 4 Inches Closed and weighs a total of 18.64 grams. Engraved with "10K"...

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Desktop Alarm Clock - Manual winding; movement by Gerald Genta. Brass case ( 69 mm ). Black dial with white roman numerals signed Saudi Marketing & General...

Rolex Green Mirror Display 9 x 11 - Beautiful adjustable mirror. 9 x 11 inches. The mirror can adjust backwards or straight forward .

Jorg Hysek Rollerball Gold Black Pen - . New- Old stock Gold textured metal body pen. 5 inched long with a camel color leather case. Original Jorg Hysek bl...