with cylindrical neck above an ovoid body ending in a splayed foot; decorated overall with a controlled drip glaze in colors of ivory and cerulean blue; with wooden cap and base; fine overall craquelure to glaze; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions; good sturdy condition with overall minor wear and rich patina; refreshed surface; caning intact
Of large scale, the well-delineated and intricately carved head of a bear with hat motif lid; the expressive face with glass eyes and large snout; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick collar; well delineated surface and paws; good antique condition with no visible breaks; good even wear and patina
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a cup-shaped ash tray; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; originally used to hold cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder; good antique condition with rich patina and minor wear; with an old split to the base
How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open mouth and floppy ears all above raised paws; covered overall with a well-delineated coat; good antique condition with minor wear and nice patina; the hinge with some movement
each portly lamp with everted neck above a compressed lobed body all over a splayed circular base; with ivory glazed surface and matching wooden caps; good antique condition with some chipping and patina to surface; professionally rewired
each of campagna form with everted lip tapering to a compressed portly body all over a square plinth; adorned with ebonized highlights; 18.5" (top of wood) 29.5" (top of shade); professionally rewired; good vintage condition with minor wear and nice warm patina
A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors flanking the kneehole; one door opens to reveal an open shelf while the other provides three sliding drawers. It also has a center drawer with dividers for desk accessories and such. This piece can also be used as a console table. Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California; good vintage condition with professionally refinished surface
a beautiful example of Gustavian furniture having a well-figured top with canted corners with similalry veneered side panels; the front fitted with 3 graduated drawers with tumbling block and geometric parquetry veneer; raised on tapering quadrangular supports with gilt-bronze mounts; good antique condition; professionally refinished; small areas of replaced veneer