Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Lucite Lamp


Large and dramatic lucite table lamp composed of three geometric panels, with original lucite finial.  Base only, 12" diam., 34" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD

"Janus Collection for John Stuart" Credenza




This piece is a ten out of ten.  In terms of design, craftsmanship, condition and function, it has it all.  This stylish credenza was designed as part of the Janus Collection by the Mount Airy Furniture Company for John Stuart, N.Y.C.  It is made of bleached walnut and has patterned inlay on the cabinet doors as well as on the top and sides.  There is an abundance of storage.  The center has six drawers, four small and two large.  Flanking, doors open to four more drawers on either side.  It would function beautifully as a dresser in a bedroom or as an entertainment unit.  72" l., 19" w., 31 1/2" h.  American, c. 1960  SOLD

Olexander Wlasenko; "Drive"



From Olexander's latest body of work and newly framed, the inspiration for this work comes from the film "Les Tricheurs".  "Les Tricheurs" is a comedy of manners about a group of young Parisians enjoying the bohemian lifestyle in the late 1950's.  They live between the left bank of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and right bank suburbs of Paris.  Pascale Petit plays Mic (short for Michele).  She's behind the wheel--tonight.  Charcoal on paper.  Framed, 25 1/2" h., 79" l.  SOLD

"Muller and Barringer for Kittinger" Coffee Table


We were fortunate to find another smaller version of this iconic table that we had in the shop last year.  It was designed by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittenger Furniture Co.  This beautiful "lotus" table was introduced in 1940 and has an open cylinder black lacquered base with a gilt, lacquered and oil drop finished wood top.  42" diam., 15" h.  American, c. 1950  SOLD

Monday, March 24, 2014

Sheraton Chair


Lovely period Sheraton chair with original paint decoration and rush seat.  American, c. 1830's  SOLD

Gryphon Bench



Neoclassical wrought iron X-frame bench with gilt gryphon decoration on the seat and floral decoration on the frame.  19" h., 24" l., 13" w.  American, c. 1920's  SOLD

Hand Hammered Brass Bucket


This English, nicely crafted, brass hand hammered bucket has a wrought iron swing handle and supports with copper rivets.  It would work well as a cachepot or next to a fireplace with logs or kindling.  15" diam.,  9 1/2" h.  English, c. 19th c.  SOLD

Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chair

This timeless Chinese Chippendale style, faux bamboo arm chair would make a great occasional chair or desk chair.  It has its original upholstery which is in great condition.  Back ht. 38", Seat 31" x 31" American, c. 1970  SOLD

Friday, March 21, 2014

Tole Cachepot/ Bucket



Beautiful large tole cachepot or ash bucket with gilt Chinoiserie decoration all around.  12" h., 13" diam.  English, c. late 19th c. SOLD

Thursday, March 20, 2014

D. Smith; Landscape



This loosely painted, impressionistic oil on canvas depicts a very pleasant bucolic landscape scene.  A  tree lined road in the foreground meanders through golden fields and past a barn and farmhouse.  In the background, sweeping hills rise up to a somewhat moody summer sky.  The painting retains it's original frame and is signed en verso "D. Smith".  32 1/2" l., 26 1/2" h.  American, c. 1st half 20th c.  SOLD

Dr. Martin Wilckens; "Wall Panels, Natural History of Farm Pets"


SOLD

These are additional prints to those that were previously listed......We are very excited to offer these rare and exceptional original first edition prints of Dr. Martin Wilckens' "Naturgeschichte der Hausthiere" (Natural History of Farm Pets) taken from the original folio.  They were published in Germany by Theodor Fischer in 1878.  Each print is newly and handsomely framed in a black shadowbox frame.   33" l., 33" w.  German, c. 1878  $650.00 each 

Advertising Lamp


"Fashionable" chrome gooseneck advertising lamp.  This unusual lamp was made for Revlon cosmetics in the 1950's and would be a unique accessory for a desk, dressing table or office.  16" h., 12" l., 6" w.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD