Gallery
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CR-16
Red Glazed Ceramic Plaque
Red glazed ceramic Italian plaque of a woman on a horse in the style by Giovanii Petucco
- width
- 12 in.
- height
- 17 in.
- depth
- 1 in.
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T-123
Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table
Very fine 19th century Flemish ebony center or writing table having floral marquetry inlay inlaid bone insects on a walnut, ebony and faux tortoise background, bone and ebony patterned mouldings, with the legs with gilt capitals and bases, standing on original bun feet, the legs joined by a flat shaped stretcher similarly decorated. Probably Antwerp, circa 1860.
- width
- 41 in.
- height
- 29 in.
- depth
- 28 in.
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D-06
ELegantLouis XV Style Marquetry Desk Attributed François Linke
An important Louis XV style marquetry and inlaid gilt bronze mounted "bureau plat" , retaining its original leather writing surface , fitted with 5 drawers on cabriole legs.
- width
- 71 in.
- height
- 31 in.
- depth
- 38.5 in.
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T-144
Italian Neoclassical Console Table
Early 19th century, Italian neoclassical console table with veneered verde antique top, the base having original faux painted verde antique surface, the apron flower head and chain mail decoration, the legs capped with wreaths and egg and dart molding, fluting and tapering to plinth base.
- width
- 48 in.
- height
- 33.5 in.
- depth
- 18 in.
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T-147
George III Carved Mahogany Fretwork Table
George III carved mahogany fretwork table with greek key inlaid marble top. England: circa 1760. Provenance: private collection New-York. Condition: good original condition and greek key inlaid marble top possibly later.
- width
- 32.75 in.
- height
- 31.5 in.
- depth
- 20.5 in.
- condition
- Good original condition and greek key inlaid marble top possibly later.
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S-76
Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs
Fine set of six George III period mahogany hall chairs, the shield shaped backs with inset painted heraldic devices, on plank seats, the trestle bases with arched silhouette feet joined by cross brace, the whole with good rich color and patination. The design for these English hall chairs was derived from the Italian renaissance Sgabello chairs, which were occasionally brought back from Italy by gentlefolk returning from their grand tours.
- width
- 14 in.
- height
- 35 in.
- depth
- 21 in.
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S-45
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair by Jacob Desmalter
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair by Jacob Desmalter, France circa 1810, of neoclassical form inspired by the design of Percier et Fontaine, architects to the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, the armrests beautifully carved with leopards heads and torso, the front legs ending in carved paw feet. Attributed to Jacob Desmalter. France, circa 1800. Provenance: The front under railing stencilled “Raincy” also period paper labels hand written: Mre Duque Orlean, Grand Salon, Palais Royal. This chair was part of a large salon suite (this one is number 45) belonging to King Louis Philippe - Duke of Orléans - the last king of France. An almost identical model was known to be part of the collection of Molly de Balkany who had an important collection of Empire furniture. Sister of Robert De Balkany - a real estate mogul -and once married to Marie Gabrielle de Savoie - daughter of the last king of Italy. Seat hight 17 in.
- width
- 25
- height
- 37.5
- depth
- 28
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T-146
Austrian Neoclassical Gueridon with Micro Mosaic and Specimen Marble Top
Very Fine Austrian Neoclassical gueridon table with gilt brass pierced gallery, the specimen marble top with Roman micro-mosaic center depicting ruins, having porphyry and malachite border, the body comprising random shaped specimen hardstones including Sienna Marble, Egyptian Alabaster, Porto and other marbles, over three eagle headed legs ending in claw and egg feet joined by galleried under-tier.
- height
- 31 in.
- depth
- 23 in.
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T-145
Anglo Irish Rococo Giltwood Console Table
Fine 18th century Irish console table, the shaped Siena top with ogee edge over serpentine shaped frame having foliate and rocaille carving, the cabriole legs ending in leaf carved richly scrolled legs, retaining much original gilding, the top 18th century and probably original.
- width
- 54.5
- height
- 33.5
- depth
- 29 in.
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FP-26
sold
Very Important Palatial Finely Carved Italian Carrara Marble Mantel Piece
Very Important and large finely carved Italian white Carrara marble fireplace mantel in the grand Baroque style. This mantel (fireplace) is profusely carved throughout by the finest Italian craftsman of the period, It features beautifully carved figures of cherubs as well as intricate carvings of festoons, flowers, scrolls and acanthus leaves. This palatial fireplace mantel (fireplace) was undoubtedly commissioned for an important Italian Palazzo. Interior dimensions: H 36.75, W 57.25 in.
- width
- 102 in.
- height
- 67 in.
- depth
- 18.20 in.
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NW-59
Glass Perfume Bottle "Nahema" by Guerlain
Nahema glass display perfume bottle by Guerlain. France: circa 1980
- width
- 8 in.
- height
- 17.25 in.
- depth
- 3.25 in.
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SC-12
Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha
Thai bronze head of a Buddha standing on a teak base. Thailand circa 1970.
- width
- 6 in.
- height
- 22.5 in.
- depth
- 6 in.
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CR-06
Whimsical Pair of Italian Red and Grey Ceramic Vases by San Polo
Pair of Italian modernist red and grey glazed ceramic vases by San Polo Venezia. Signed: "San Polo Made in Italy 2171". Italy: circa 1950 Provenance: Private collection Montreal
- height
- 17 in.
- diameter
- 10 in.
- condition
- very good condition, no issues noted. Provenance: Private collection Montreal
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P-06
Red Lacquered Japanesque Panel by Bernard Dunand alias Andre Dambrun
Polished red lacquered rectangular panel in the Japanesque style by Bernard Dunand. in the middle of th 1950's Bernard Dunand signs his works with the André Dambrun stamp to promote his pictorial research Signed Andre Dambrun which was an acronym for Bernand Dunand. France: circa 1960
- width
- 23.5 in.
- height
- 47 in.
- depth
- 1 in.
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L-31
Celestial Light Fixture
Unusual American wrought iron and bronze light fixture in the form of a globe with Zodiac ring in pierced bronze probably designed by Cass Gilbert and made for the Hartford CT based department store G. Fox and Co, circa 1918. The original store was destroyed by fire in 1916 and its replacement, designed by Gilbert, opened in 1918. This light was removed after a later remodeling and remained in the collection of the granddaughter of the founder, Beatrice Fox Auerbach. Can be used as shown, or wall or ceiling mounted. Can also hold a 24" diameter glass globe
- width
- 37 in.
- height
- 35 in.
- depth
- 37 in.
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SC-05
Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.
- width
- 16 in.
- height
- 8 in.
- depth
- 7 in.
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CH-18
Rosewood and Shagreen Art Deco Cabinet
Rosewood and shagreen Art Deco drop front cabinet. France: circa 1925
- width
- 27.5 in.
- height
- 52.5 in.
- depth
- 16 in.
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P-32
Colorful Gouache "Abstract Dancing Nudes" by Gio Colucci
Gio Colucci, painter, sculptor, ceramist was born in Florence, Italy in 1892. In 1911, he moved to Paris to study architecture at the Fine Art School. Colucci settled in Cairo in 1914 where he worked as an architect. In 1917, he gave up architecture and began painting. He went to the United States and brought back many canvas. Upon returning to Paris in 1919, Colucci exhibited at the Allard Gallery. In 1921 and 1923, he participated in the Salon d’Automne and in the Salon des Surindépendants with Gleizes, Herbin, Duchamp-Villon. Colucci returned to Paris in 1945 and exhibited his ceramics at the Christofle Gallery. In 1947, he took part in the Salon des Décorateurs in Paris, and in 1952 exhibited his ceramics at the Vallauris Museum in Provence. The same year the Odéon Gallery exhibited his polychromed sculptures which have a total expression of liberty. In 1954, Colucci participated in the Salon des Indépendants at the Grand Palais Museum where he showed sculptures and ceramics. Gio Colucci participated in the third Biennale dedicated to sculpture in 1955 in Antwerp in Belgium. In 1956, Colucci founded, along with Gino Severini, the Italian School of Arts and in 1959, a retrospective was held at the Juster’s Gallery in New York as well as at the Rodin Museum in Paris. A retrospective of his work is organized in New York in 1963. The Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris exhibited several polychromed wood-based sculptures, ceramics but also painted and sticked Arcopal glass by Colucci. The artist died in Paris in 1974. Provenance ex collection of Family owner of Sara Lee.
- width
- 26.5 in.
- height
- 32.5 in.
- depth
- 1.5. in.
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CH-16
sold
Very rare parchment covered cabinet by André Arbus.
Very rare parchment covered cabinet by André Arbus, the front door decorated with the sickle and the sheaf of wheat in honor to agriculture. Signed and dated: André Arbus '36. Paris , France circa 1936 . Reference: André Arbus by Yvonne Brunhammer. Edition Norma, France: 1996. p.129-133-134 This cabinet was commissioned for the Ministre de L’Agriculture of France Georges Monnet in 1936 by fellow ministers Léon Blum ,Vincent Auriol and others at the occasion of the birth of his child. The ministers all signed their names on the door of the cabinet.
- width
- 23.5 in.
- height
- 48 in.
- depth
- 12 in.
- condition
- Very good condition , ivory pulls replaced with "ivoirine" .
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F-18
sold
Exceptionnal and Unique Day Bed by Andre Arbus
ANDRE ARBUS (1903-1969) Rare and exceptional day bed of classical design , wood frame entirely covered in parchment, upholstered in velvet with floral motives. Signed: “André Arbus”. Paris , France circa 1937-1940. Reference: Yvonne Brunhammer, “André Arbus”, Norma éditions, Paris, 1996, page 124. Mattress size : 72 X 27
- width
- 78 in.
- height
- 20in.
- depth
- 30 in.
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OA-01
Black Lacquered Plater in Mother of Pearl by Curoc
Black lacquered plater in mother of pearl by Curoc of Monterey decorated with speckles of mother of pearl, egg shell, fish and coral. USA circa 1950
- height
- 2.75 in.
- diameter
- 15.5 in.
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SC-74
Brutalist Abstract Cast Aluminium Sculpture by James C. Myford
Myford's sculptures are found in corporate, museum, university, public and private collections throughout the United States. His works are also in collections in Japan, Sweden, Venezuela, Australia and Brazil. USA 1983
- width
- 8 in. (20 cm)
- height
- 48 in.
- depth
- 8 in.
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T-89
Stunning Art Deco Palissander Cocktail Table by Etienne Kohlmann
Stunning Art Deco palissander cocktail table with tripod base on silvered bronze feet by Etienne Kohlmann Signed "Kohlmann" under the table.
- height
- 23 in.
- diameter
- 36 in.
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T-110
sold
Pair of Acid Etched and Patinated Bronze "Tao" side Tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Pair of acid etched and patinated "Tao" side tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. U.S.A.: circa 1960 signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
- width
- 26 in.
- height
- 17 in.
- depth
- 19 in.
- condition
- Very good condition, wear consistent with age and use