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an elegantly carved  french louis XV rococo giltwood oval mirror
2526
circa 1860

surmounted by a rocaille openwork crest above an oval frame adorned with foliate carving with exaggerated c-scrolls at the sides with a foliate pendant at the base; with later antique beveled plate; some re-glued elements; overall even wear to refreshed gilded surface

Height: 
43 1/2"
Width: 
30"
Depth: 
2
$6,875
Available
a fanciful venetian baroque style polychromed pine highback blanket bench
2348
circa 1880

with high cartouche-shaped back centering an over-scaled coral painted shell motif; above a faux marble hinged seat over a solid apron with scalloped border; in colors of coral, blue, green and ochre on a pale blue ground; good antique condition; nice overall wear and patina to refreshed painted surface

Height: 
49 1/2"
Seat height: 
21"
Width: 
56"
Depth: 
14"
$3,400
Available
a gracefully proportioned pair of french restauration mahogany armChairss
2319
circa 1840

each with arching crest rail above dramatically scrolled arms above lotus leaf carving; the bowed seat with plain frieze apron raised on console legs with carved volutes and lotus leaves at the knee; restored; reupholstered.

Height: 
37"
Seat height: 
17 1/4"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
26"
$8,125
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a curvaceous italian rococo style cartouche-shaped carved giltwood mirror
2274
circa 1880

the original hand-beveled cartouche-shaped mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame surmounted by a bold Ho Ho bird; the whole adorned with elaborately stylized rocaille carving and scroll motifs; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; even patina and rubbing to newly water-gilded surface; some antiquing to plate

Height: 
44 1/2"
Width: 
27"
Depth: 
5"
$5,800
Available
a charming french art nouveau rectangular jewel box with brass and copper inlay
60164
late 19th century

the rectangular hinged lid framed by a brass inlaid border surrounding floral vines; the body inlaid with fine floral and foliate brass stringing; the red velvet lined interior with removable tray; restored condition.

Height: 
3 3/4"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
7 1/2"
$1,375
Available
a handsome and boldly-scaled english neoclassical style brass ovoid-shaped two-handled covered coal bucket
2240
19th century

the domed chased lid with embossed husk band and pinecone finial; the ovoid body flanked by bale handles raised on 3 anthemion-topped paw feet; wear and indentations.

Height: 
22"
Width: 
14 1/2"
Depth: 
12"
$1,750
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a well-rendered set of 4 european hand-colored pineapple engravings
1922
3 of 18th century, 1 of 19th century

each meticulously detailed engraving depicting various pineapple species; minor discoloration; with later acid-free mattes and giltwood frames.

Height: 
21"
Width: 
16 3/4"
Available
an exotic english of hand-colored pineapple engraving
1926
19th century

an english 19th century chromolithograph; a well-rendered picture depicting a hand-colored pineapple; ; minor discoloration; later acid-free matte and gilt-wood frame.

Height: 
15"
Width: 
12 1/2"
$725
Available
pair of swedish gustavian style ivory painted and parcel-gilt oval-back armchairs
2189
late 19th century

each arching crest surmounted by a floral crest above an oval padded back; joining a serpentine tight seat flanked by padded arms; raised on fluted turned supports; patination to surface; excellent restored condition with new upholstery.

Height: 
40 1/2"
Seat height: 
19"
Width: 
26"
Depth: 
24"
$9,500
Sold
pair of italian neoclassical style carved giltwood wall sconces
1667
19th century

each of demilune form surmounted by a conical-shaped top with imbricated carving; raised on a tapering fluted shaft with waisted collar; patination to surface. Made be electrified.

Height: 
24 1/4"
Width: 
7 3/4"
Depth: 
4"
$1,500
Sold

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