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5412
1880

the open cartouche-shaped back with elaborately carved vasiform splat profusely carved with rocaille, C-scrolls and floral motifs above a drop-in seat with mohair upholstery; flanked by supported S-scrolled arms with lively floral carving; the seat rail with carved fretwork design; all raised on similarly carved cabriole legs ending in a trifid pad foot; finish professionally refreshed; new mohair upholstery; good antique condition with even wear and patina

Height: 
41.5"
Seat height: 
20" arm: 28"
Width: 
29.25"
Depth: 
23"
$3,200
Available
60569
circa 1750

of superb quality with a rich patina, the solid mahogany oval top centering an inlaid shell motif with satinwood perimeter band and stringing; all resting on turned supports ending in pad feet; fitted with swing legs on either side with large knuckle joints constructed within the frame; the half-round leaves raise with wrought-iron hinges allowing the table to function as a breakfast table, serving piece, end table or game table;  Dimensions: 29.5" H x 38.75" W x 14.75" D (Closed) 49.5" L (Open) Condition: Good overall antique condition with signs of age and use including some surface abras

Height: 
29.5"
Width: 
38.75" (closed) 49.5" (open)
Depth: 
14.75" (closed) 38.75" (open)
$3,850
Available
5414
1750

the shaped stool with a slip seat above a deep concave apron; all raised on exuberant acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet; minor veneer replacements; refinished surface; wear consistent with age and use

Height: 
18"
Width: 
37.5"
Depth: 
25"
$5,650
Sold
5222
late 19th century

Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and gilt decorated chinoiserie motifs including bird, floral and vine, architectural follies and water scapes; good antique condition with refreshed surface; professionally restored with overall craquelure and patina; japanning possibly later

Height: 
31"
Width: 
36.25 (top) 37.5" (feet)
Depth: 
19.5"
$27,900
Available
English George II Style Cartouche-shaped Giltwood Mirror with Ho Ho Birds
5879
circa 1900

the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with one bird upright and the other downward; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in Asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; later plate

Height: 
48"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
3"
$5,750
Available
5281
1990s

known for their exceptional quality reproductions each Burton-Ching chest fitted with a hand-tooled leather brushing slide above two short and three long drawers; Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Craig Wright, Los Angeles, CA; professionally restored and refinished
 

Height: 
32.25"
Width: 
32"
Depth: 
21"
$12,800
Sold
English George II Walnut Single-drawer Lowboy
5268
mid-18th century

the rectangular quarter-veneered top with banding and molded edge over a burlwood frieze drawer above a scalloped apron; all raised on cabriole supports ending in pad feet; overall wear and patina; brasses replaced

Height: 
27"
Width: 
27.75"
Depth: 
20.5"
$5,250
Available
Well-carved English Chippendale Style Giltwood Mirror with Bold Crest
5086
circa 1880

the exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto motifs cascading down to an openwork frame; wear and rubbing to gilding; with professional repairs; refreshed gilding; some age to later plate

Height: 
54.5"
Width: 
26"
Depth: 
3.5"
$8,450
Available
Well-carved English George II Style Giltwood Mirror with Dramatic Crest
5076
circa 1850

The exuberantly carved openwork crest composed of dramatic interlacing C-scroll motifs with floral and foliate elements cascading down the sides; all surrounding the original beveled mirror plate within a relief-carved molding; warm patina and rubbing to water-gilded surface; areas of refreshed gilding; with some professional repairs to frame

Height: 
48"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
5"
$6,450
Available
English Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror in the Chinese Taste
5032
circa 1900

with pagoda-form crest above a frame ornately carved with floral vines and foliate scrolls; minor overall rubbing and patina to gilding

Height: 
58"
Width: 
28"
Depth: 
2.5"
$7,750
Sold

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