Exceptional Continental Early 19th Century Carved Walnut Angels, probably French, each draped figure modeled with hands crossed at the chest or clasped in prayer, kneeling on a cloud bank, H:3'11.5" W:16.5" D:22.5", and H:4' W:19" D:19" In the Bible, angels are a medium of God's power; they exist to execute God's will. Angels reveal themselves to individuals as well as to the whole nation, to announce events, either good or bad, affecting humans. Angels foretold to Abraham the birth of Isaac, to... Click for details

18th Century Santos with an Exceptional Gilt Frock and in with detail and good condition, H: 10" The early Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden)sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve the desired contour and espression. The next step that was done is the applied size (animal glue) and gesso (chalk in animal glue) this provides an ideal ground to achieve paint. There were times whe... Click for details

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neo Classical Style Cushion Mirrors. 27 1/4" X 39.5" Gilding is the decoration of an object with a thin layer of gold,gold leaf, or fold foil, the ornate wood carving in a floral and leaf motif is embellished with Gold Gilt to accent the ornamentation. From the late 17th century onward, mirrors—and their frames—played an increasingly important part in the decoration of rooms. The early frames were usually of ivory, silver, ebony, or tortoiseshell or were veneered ... Click for details

Elegant Antique French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Panel representing "Summer", the deep rose gound decorated with naturalistic garlands and rinceaux, centering an oval medallion with the reclining figures of Ceres and a flower-bearing child extended on a wooden stretcher. 40" X 92" The history of tapestry weaving is continuous. In the 5th cent. A.D. and in the centuries immediately afterward, monasteries and convents were the centers of the craft. By the 15th cent., tapestry weaving had re... Click for details

Exceptional Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn, with impressed mark, the neck of the Urn is with a relief of grapes and leaves, the body with classical scenes, H:10.5" Diameter:6" Wedgwood Pottery Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was the 12th child of potter Thomas Wedgwood, and his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, too. In his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Under Whieldon's eye, Wedgwood practice... Click for details

20th Century Black Basalt Wedgwood Bust of Minerva (Roman Soldier), it is impressed with a mark on the bust and turned socle, also marked "Made in England". H:19" W:11" D:10" Wedgwood Pottery Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was the 12th child of potter Thomas Wedgwood, and his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, too. In his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Under Whieldon's eye, Wedgwood pra... Click for details

Pristine 19th Century Chinese Rose Canton Vase in the Hexagonal form with Ormolu, H: 23" W:9". This single Canton porcelain vase is historically a Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in the 19th century was typically decorated with alternate panels of figures and bir... Click for details

Exceptional Pair of Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Pair of Chinese Rose Canton Porcelain Vases with gilt Ormolu and set in Gilt Bronze Base with a wreath detail. H:28.5" W of base: 11.5 The pair of Canton porcelains are Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in... Click for details

Exceptional Pair of Figural Woman Sconces caved, and retaining some of the poly chromed paint on the surface with the candle to be mounted on the top. H:25" W:9" D:16" A caryatid (also spelt Karyatid), is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head. In the arts of design, the draped figure supporting an acanthus-grown basket capital taking the form of a candlestick or a table-support is a familiar cli... Click for details

An exceptional 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun feet, retaining its original lead foil lining, interior lid and in good condition. However, it is missing the original lock and key, the silver escheuton is still in good condition. H:4" W:5" D:3 1/4" A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister or other receptacle for tea. The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to t... Click for details

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case, this bucket maintains the slight image of the Regiments Coat of Arms and the leather is worn around the top, the lining and handle are in tack, and is missing the original lid. H:16" Diameter: 7.5" The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, however they are missing the original lid, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was dev... Click for details

An Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case retaining the original Regiments Coat of Arms, the Crest is in good color, the interior lining and handle also in good condition. However, it is missing the original lid. H:16" Diameter: 7.5" The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was developed for military use at the Royal Arsenal, ... Click for details