Exceptional 19th Century Antique Neapolitan Oak Commode with Polychrome and Gilt decoration on the panels (possibly of early 18th century or of a late Baroque period). The molded top with a Gilt Dentil Frieze and the side panel doors with Cherub Heads in a stylized Leaf Motif embracing the Cherubs. The central panel is depicting St. Andrew with two Cherub heads, above that are flaming torches and scrolls, St. Andrew is with rich Polychrome Paint and in high relief carving. The Commode is with a... Click for details

19th Century Polychrome Cherub on Gilt Carved stand H:38" W:14" D:11" Cherub or Putto - plural Putti, a nude, chubby child figure, often with wings, frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Derived from personifications of love, or Eros figures, in Greek and Roman art, putti came to be used to portray cherubim in Italian paintings of the 15th century, especially those of the Madonna and Child. With the rev... Click for details

Set of 5 Antique Leather Bound, Gold Embossed French Books, Circa 1840, "Cours de Literature" of a rich red leather and marbleized cover, H:8 3/4" W:5.5" D:1 1/4". Lifestyle Antiques is a Summerland antique dealer near Santa Barbara who specializes in European antique furniture and antique lighting for your home and garden. Among some of our specialties are home lighting, home furnishings and garden statues. There are several Summerland antique shops in the area, 3 minutes south of Santa Barbar... Click for details

Steuben crystal Compote is of nice size and a detailed base, H:3.5" diameter of top: 6.5" Steuben Glass Company - glassworks founded in 1903 by T.G. Hawkes and Frederick Carder at Corning, N.Y. It was purchased by the Corning Glass Works in 1918 but continued to be directed by Carder until 1933. The company became known for fancy coloured glassware, particularly a type with an iridescent, translucent finish called Aurene. Another specialty was Intarsia glass, crystal glassware with soft, overlap... Click for details

Detailed Carved Antique Wooden Angel Holding the Cross with a draped robe on a wooden base, H:17" W:5"on base D:4.5"on base. 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 Manoah the birth of Samson, and to Abraham the destruction of Sodom. Guardian angels were mentioned, but not, ... Click for details

Pair of Elegant Venetian Royal Red Glass Vases with Gold Inclusion, H:10" Diameter:4" Murano is an island, north of Venice, in Veneto region, northeastern Italy, with an area of 1,134 acres. It was founded between the 5th and the 7th century, and it experienced its major development after 1291, when glass furnaces were moved there from Venice. Murano became the manufacturing centre for Venetian glass, exported in large quantities to all of Europe. It reached its high point in the 16th century, w... Click for details

Exceptional 19th Century Italian Gold Gilded Cherub on a Wooden Base, H:25" W:9" from arm to arm, D:6" Cherub - plural Cherubim, in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature, a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics who functions as a throne bearer of the deity. Derived from ancient Middle Eastern mythology and iconography, these celestial beings serve important liturgical and intercessory functions in the hierarchy of angels. The term most likely derives from the... Click for details

Exceptional 19th Century Brilliant Cut Glass Decanter from the Harvey Frey Collection in England. H:7" Diameter:6" This glass Decanter is glass whose surface has been cut ito facets, grooves and depressions aided by a large, rotating wheel. Wheel cutting glass decoration was developed in the 8th C. BC, but the technique of faceting wasn't perfected util the 18th Century in England. Although cutting glass is a costly and difficult process, the brilliant effects are extraordinary. Lifestyle Antiq... Click for details

Decorative 19th Century Ships Decanter from the Harvey Frey Collection, from England, H:11" Diamerter of base:7.5" This wonderful Ships Decanter is in fine condition and Harvey Frey collection was quite well known in England. The Ship Decanter is well cut glass whose surface has been cut into facets, grooves and depressions aided by a large, rotating wheel. Wheel cutting glass decoration was developed in the 8th C. BC, but the technique of faceting wasn't perfected util the 18th Century in Engla... Click for details

19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Cup and Saucer with decorative cherubs and design pattern on the cup and saucer both. H: cup in the saucer 3" Diameter of the saucer 5.5" 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 practiced with glazing, b... Click for details

Decorative French Buffet with a rich Walnut color and exceptional Royal Red Rouge Marble Top on this buffet, with three drawers on top and decorated panels on each of the three cabinets. H:3'3.5" W:5'2" D:24" The history of the buffet was developed in France during the 16th-century French term buffet applied both to the display itself and to the furniture on which it was mounted, often draped with rich textiles, but more often as the century advanced an elaborately carved cupboard surmounted by... Click for details

Decorative Garden Sculpture of Cherub on a Plinth, form the estate of Peggy Raven Crost house and was made for this estate in Circa 1927, as an accent in the garden. H: 51" W: 13" D: 11" Located just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques specializes in Italian , French and Spanish Furnishings and Decorative Arts. The elegant collection is located in the heart of Summerland, California, and offers the finest high-end European Antiques, Decorative A... Click for details