Molded Tall Yellow Murano Lamp with unique Strapwork on a wooden base and a stylized Parchment Shade with a faux Tortoisehell trim on the shade. H:32" Diameter of shade: 17.5" Murano is an island, north of Venice, in Veneto region, northeastern Italy, with an area of 1,134 acres (459 hectares) in the Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon). 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 beca... Click for details

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

Decorative 18-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier with the crystals and a graceful frame and elegant style. H:46" W:35" Ironwork is any weapon, artwork, utensil or architectural feature made of iron especially used for decoration. There are two main types of ironwork wrought iron and cast iron. While the use of iron dates back as 4000BC, it was the Hittites who first knew how to extract it and develop weapons. Use of iron was mainly utilitarian until the Middle Ages, it became widely used for decora... Click for details

Mid 19th Century French Olive Jar from the Biot region a small village on the South of France. H:37" Diameter: 26" The region of these Olive Jars are from Biot, a small village from the South of France, although its roots date back some 2,500 years, Biot was already known as a Potters’ Village during Roman times. Written mention of Biot (derived from Buzoto or Bisoto) has been found in a number of manuscripts, belonging to the then Bishop of Antibes and dating back to the 12th century. Towards ... Click for details

Mid 19th Century Olive Jar from the Biot, a small village from the South of France. H: 29" Diameter: 22" The region of these Olive Jars are from Biot, a small village from the South of France, although its roots date back some 2,500 years, Biot was already known as a Potters’ Village during Roman times. Written mention of Biot (derived from Buzoto or Bisoto) has been found in a number of manuscripts, belonging to the then Bishop of Antibes and dating back to the 12th century. Towards the end of... 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

An Exceptional Italian Renaissance Style, Circa 1920 Walnut Secretary, with high relief carving. H:54" W:48.5" D:17.5" The front lid is beautifuly carved on the outside with putti figures playing and rejoicing. The feet are terminated wtith Claw feet, while the fall front is down to display the interior with fitted nine drawers flanked by a central letter compartment, in very good condition and quite ornamental. A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renai... 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