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Below you will find the most recent items we have available. Click on any image to view an enlargement. Below each item name is listed the path to the catagory in our catalog. For any item of interest, click the category name to view our online inventory catalog for more items with similar classification.

WB-1115: George III Tea Caddy:
Catalog Home WB-1115: An early 19th century, George III Tea Caddy. Outstanding quality mahogany with boxwood line inlays of charming design accented by ivory dots. Ebony inlaid lid. Ivory escutcheon. Nicely cast paw feet and rosette handles. The interior set off by birds eye maple inlay. $2,100

WBR-135z: Bronze Cherub Lamp:
Catalog Home WBR-135z: 3rd quarter 19th c. painted and gilt Bronze Cherub with tambourine on neoclassical base. French Beautifully cast and finished. Now a lamp. $1,400

WC 1002z: Pair of late 19th century French 3rd Empire Period Fauteuils a la Reine:
Catalog Home A handsome Pair of late 19th century French 3rd Empire period carved walnut Fauteuils a la Reine, in the ancien regime taste of Louis XVI. Upholstered in exceptional old green leather with faded gilt tooling. Generously proportioned and in superb condition. 37 1/2" h., 27" w. $6,800

WC 759: French Faux Bamboo Maple High Chair:
Catalog Home c. 1870-90 French Faux Bamboo Maple High Chair. Charming in every detail. $695

WC 776: English Mahogany Queen Anne Style Bench, late 19th century:
Catalog Home A fine quality late 19th century English mahogany Queen Anne Style Bench raised on cabriole legs with slipper feet. 17 1/2" high, 20 1/2" wide, 14 1/2" deep. $795

WC 969z: Louis XV Revival Style bench, c.1850:
Catalog Home A graceful American c. 1850 walnut & flame walnut veneered bench in the Louis XV Revival Style. Raised on floret carved cabriole legs with whorl feet. $1,200

WC-833: Pair of George III mahogany side chairs:
Catalog Home WC-833: A Pair of late 18th century George III mahogany side chairs with wheat carved crest rail and square,tapered legs. Provenance: #9,The Circus, Bath England. $1,500

WC-981z: Walnut corner chair:
Catalog Home WC-981z: An attractive mid-19th century walnut corner chair with cabriole front leg to ball and claw foot; shell carved. Probably Massachusetts. extensively restored. $1,800

WC-999z: Napoleon I Empire Fauteuil:
Catalog Home WC-999z: A fine c.1810 Napoleon I Empire carved mahogany Fauteuil, the slightly tapered front legs begin with water leaves and end with double comma carved circles. Provenance: personal collection of Sherman Lee, the great director of the Cleveland Museum of Art and passionate collector of American and French Empire/Classical period objects. $2,900

WCH-674: Kentucky Chest of Drawers:
Catalog Home WCH-674: A Kentucky Chest of Drawers, c.1825-35, of typically bold yet sophisticated design, the warm cherry offset on the top drawer with a striking cross band of tiger maple. Note the fine reeding which moves from briskly turned legs to perfectly formed columns and culminates in the panels flanking the upper drawer. Original pills. Poplar secondary. From a Kentucky estate. 49 1/2"h., 42"w., 20 1/2"d. $2,600

WCH-675: North Carolina Chest of Drawers in the Restauration Style:
Catalog Home WCH-675: A bold North Carolina Chest of Drawers in the Restauration Style, c.1835-45. Of solid cherry and walnut with yellow pine secondary, the chest brilliantly juxtaposes a diminutive size with an exaggerated set of contrasts: angles to curves, light to dark, herringbone solid wood effect from drawers to drawer and on each colomn. Even the galery repeats the angles that began on the scrolled feet. Replaced pulls and right back splash. Only a gifted craftsman could see such amazing possibilities in a cheery tree! 51"h., 36"w., 22"d. $2,900

WCI 5167z: Hexagonal Imari Bowl, c. 1860-80:
Catalog Home c. 1860-80 Hexagonal Imari Bowl of bold decoration with unusually fine variations of green in the outer band. $675

Wci-4902: French Terra Cotta Vase:
Catalog Home A French Terra Cotta vase in the Classical Taste, 4th quarter 19th century. $750

Wci-5154: Pair of Chinese Export Glazed Stoneware Garden Seats:
Catalog Home A lovely Pair of Chinese export glazed stoneware Garden Seats, late 19th to early 20th century. Wonderful crystaline blue-green glaze. $SOLD

WCI-5172z: A Pair of Meissen Ornithological Porcelain Vases:
Catalog Home WCI-5172z: A splendid Pair of c.1810-25 Meissen Ornithological Decorated Porcelain Vases. The Meissen factory made the glazed bodies with biscuit masked highlights on the handles. An outside factory painter executed the glorious paintings of exotic birds. Gilded borders and faux marble bases. Note the interiors witch show these were intended by Meissen for two different functions, both involving liners and/or covers. Repairs. $12,000

WCI-5173: A Large scale Pair of Chinese celedon Vases:
Catalog Home WCI-5173: A Large scale Pair of Chinese celedon Vases with blue foo dog decorations and handles. 3rd quarter 19th century. 23 1/2"h. $1,800

WCK 139: c. 1870's Comtoise in the Neo-Classical taste:
Catalog Home WCK 139: c. 1870's "Declaration of Love" Comtoise in the Neo-Classical taste. The superb false graining and front decoration are greatly enhanced by the slender, graceful shape raised on original French splay feet. Adding further visual excitement is the faux bois ash painted on the sides from the top to bottom. Good working order. 95"h., 16"w., 8 3/4"d. $5,200


WCK-134: Country French Napoleon III period Comtoise:
Catalog Home WCK-134: A most unusual double bombe form Country French Napoleon III period Comtoise by Barrue, a Ste. Geniez d'Olt, raised on an ogee base. The entire surface is wonderfully false grained over pine, that surface further incised and painted to mimic wheat and floral inlays. Attractive double lyre motif brass pendulum and repousse brass face surround. Fine working order. 91"h., 19 3/4"w., 8 1/4"d. $SOLD

WCO-2236: Black Forest Bear Box :
Catalog Home WCO-2236: A late 19th century Black Forest Bear Box; great face; probably Swiss and for holding an inkwell. $1,650

WD-213z: Louis XV stlye small Bureau Plat:
Catalog Home WD-213z: A very attractive Louis XV style small Bureau Plat of the early 20th century, extensively mounted in gilt bronze over kingwood veneers. Hand dovetailed drawers. Leather writing surface. $3,800

WDA-1279z: Art Deco Umbrella Stand:
Catalog Home WDA-1279z: A 1930's Art Deco leather and brass studded corner Umbrella Stand on turned feet. $750

WDC 386: Set of 6 Anglo-Indian Style Regency Dining Chairs:
Catalog Home A set of 6 hand crafted Anglo-Indian style Regency Dining Chairs of the finest quality mahogany with hand caned seats and custom leather squabs. 2 arms & 4 sides. $3,250

WDC 433: Set of 8 French Walnut Cartouche Back Side Chairs in the Louis XV Taste, late 19th century:
Catalog Home A handsome set of 8 late 19th century French walnut cartouch back Side Chairs in the Louis XV taste with superbly carved details & fine craftsmanship. Some of the caned backs refurbished. Cabriole legs; scrolled aprons; shell crest rails. $6,500

WDC 458: Set of 6 Country French Ash Side Chairs, c. 1860:
Catalog Home A set of 6 Country French ash Side Chairs c. 1860 in continuing country Empire taste with saber legs & comfortable slat backs. Rush seats in fine condition. $2,250

WDC 469z: Set of 12 French Regence Style Beechwood Side Chairs, late 19th century:
Catalog Home A fine Set of 12 late 19th century French Regence style beechwood Side Chairs of wonderful color with fine, deep carving & desirable shaped stretchers. Now with pad seats. $8,000

WDT 353z: Country French Walnut Refectory Table, c. 1830:
Catalog Home A gutsy Country French walnut Refectory Table, c. 1830, from Provence. Extravagant use of richly grained walnut. Bold screw turned legs on original turned feet. Stretcher base. Whether used as a massive side table or a handsome dining table, this is a magnificent example of French style & craftsmanship. 120" l., 33 1/2" w., 30" h. $13,500

WDT-347z: Oval Drop Leaf Mahogany Table:
Catalog Home WDT-347z: A George III, Oval Drop Leaf Mahogany Table of graceful proportions, raised on square, tapered legs. Some under carriage and rule joint restoration. $3,600

WFE-111z: A pair of c. 1835 American late Classical period brass andirons:
Catalog Home WFE-111z: A bold pair of c. 1835 American late Classical period brass andirons raised on heavily scrolled legs. Turned and paneled shafts. Original brass log rest covers. $900

WGD-184: French Iron Garden Table and Four Chairs:
Catalog Home WGD-184: A delightful c.1930's French Iron Garden Table and Four Chairs. $675

WGD-197z: Italian oval Iron Table:
Catalog Home WGD-197z: A very smart c. 1900 Italian oval Iron Table, seats 6 comfortably. The finish has been fully restored; now with beveled glass top (one tiny nick). $1,800

WGD-201z: 1950's Saltarini Dining Table with 6 Chairs:
Catalog Home WGD-201z: A delightful 1950's Saltarini wrought iron Dining Table with 6 original Chairs, all in outstanding condition. $sold

WL 1085z: Pair of Three-light Wall Sconces, c. 1920:
Catalog Home A Pair of c. 1920's carved & gilt wood & metal 3-light Wall Sconces with dramatic drapery motif. $1,800

WL-1053: Chinese God of Longevity Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-1053: A delightful mid-19th century Chinese porcelain figure of the God of Longevity, now attractively mounted as a Lamp in France in the 1930's. Newly electrified. $1,200

WL-1082: Black Forest Bear Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-1082: An early 20th century Black Forest Bear Lamp, he's holding a ball-candlestick. Good detailing. On turned wood base. The ball and base are fruit wood, the bear lime (linden) wood. Newly electrified. $1,400

WL-1083: Staffordshire Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-1083: A Staffordshire figure of a hunter on horseback with game over the saddle. So often found in white, this has lovely original polychrome. Leg restored. Now mounted as a lamp. $1,200

WL-1084: Staffordshire Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-1084: A Staffordshire figure of Prince Fredrick Wilhelm on horseback in military dress uniform saluting. Minor restoration to one leg. Late 19th century. Now mounted as a lamp. $1,200

WL-1086z: Pair of wall shelf mirrored 3-light Sconces:
Catalog Home WL-1086z: An extravagant Pair of wall shelf mirrored 3-light Sconces, 1865-80, in Renaissance Revival taste. Originally for gas. Period mirror plates. Some retouching of gilding and paint. $6,500

WL-1088: Chinese porcelain Wig Stand. Now mounted as a lamp.:
Catalog Home WL-1088: A late 19th century Chinese porcelain Wig Stand painted with prunus trees and flowers-great colors. Now mounted as a lamp. $485

WL-1089: Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar mounted as a Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-1089: A Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar, c.1870, now mounted as a Lamp. $475

WL-971z: Pair of Musical Putti Lamps:
Catalog Home WL-971z: A stunning Pair of c.1865 Musical Putti of bronze and brass, origionaly chenets and now mounted as lamps. $3,600

WL-996: Englich Candy Factory Cogwheel Lamp:
Catalog Home WL-996: A 19th century English Candy Factory Cogwheel of brass and steel, now mounted as a lamp. This cog created Prince of Whales Plume shaped candies, now on a custom made base. $1,200

WM-391z: Gentleman's Dressing Mirror:
Catalog Home WM-391z: An 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Mirror raised on ogee bracket feet supporting a molded, concave full length drawer. Oak and deal secondary wood. Partially original hardware. Repairs to two feet. $1,800

Wmi-2625z: Pair of Arts & Crafts hammered brass double light Wall Sconces:
Catalog Home A Pair of c. 1920 Arts & Crafts hammered brass double light Wall Sconces of octagonal form, the borders of bosses and fruits with leaves. Lacking one candle insert. $600

WOF 2121z: Italian Side/Console Cabinet of the 19th century:
Catalog Home A painted Italian Side/Console Cabinet, of classic 17th century form but dating to the 19th century. Some restored moldings. Wonderful painted surfaces. $2,200

WOF-1171: Lacquer and Ebonized Bamboo Bookcase:
Catalog Home WOF-1171: A fine, original Lacquer and Ebonized Bamboo Bookcase, c.1870. Glazed doors. $1,950

WOF-1440: Hanging Shelves of the Exoticism Movement c. 1870:
Catalog Home WOF-1440: Hanging Shelves of the Exoticism Movement c. 1870; Chinoiserie decoration in fine, original state. Painted background. Faux bamboo turnings. $750

WOF-2059: French tole Bedside Commode:
Catalog Home WOF-2059: A charming French tole Bedside Commode, c.1860, with excellent faux bois ash inlaid with ebony with faux marble top. Excellent condition. $975

WOF-2095z: Butcher Block:
Catalog Home WOF-2095z: A fantastic kitchen work center - Butcher Block with fine brass and steel fittings for towels, pots and pans! Moi -20th century. Hand crafted. $3,800

Wof2090: Normandy Bride's Armoire Cauchois:
Catalog Home A Normandy Bride's Armoire Cauchois of the early 19th century displaying the finest in neo-classical carving from the urn of flowers in the central pilaster to the rose carved central oval door panels, from the deeply scalloped urn & rose carved apron to the spectacularly carved three dimensional crown of love birds surrounded by cornucopias of flowers. Every molding is carved to enhance the beauty of this warm brown oak armoire. 102" h., 24" d., 62 1/2" w. $16,000


WOT 1773z: French Charles X Restauration Work/Dressing Table, c. 1830:
Catalog Home A superb quality French Charles X Restauration Work/Dressing Table, c. 1830. Mahogany & mahogany veneers with oak & poplar secondary woods. Abacus base supporting four columns below a lift-top faux drawer over writing drawer (lacks in cover). Original flexible brass support for mirrored top. Concealed brass casters - original. Apparently original finish, cleaned & polished with minor repair to one corner. Provenance: personal collection of Sherman Lee, the great Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art & passionate collector of American & French Empire/Classical Period objects. $3,800

WOT-1487z: George III, c.1800, 2-tier circular Dumbwaiter:
Catalog Home WOT-1487z: An elegant and useful George III, c.1800, 2-tier circular Dumbwaiter. Mahogany. 41" h.,22 1/2" diam. $2,400

WOT-1683: Country French Tric Trac Table :
Catalog Home WOT-1683: A smartly styled Country French Tric Trac Table made from a Louis Philippe games table- octagonal, tapered legs. Reversible and removable top. 31 5/8"w., 22"d., 28"h. $2,400

WOT1776z: An inlaid and carved c. 1865 English walnut worktable:
Catalog Home WOT1776z: An extravagantly inlaid and carved c. 1865 English walnut worktable, the hinged top revealing a leather adjustable writing/reading surface and other fittings, drawer with fine fittings and a sewing basket with conforming inlays. $3,600

WP-1666z: A portrait of ZaSu Pitts by Frances Marion:
Catalog Home WP-1666z: A portrait of ZaSu Pitts by her great friend Frances Marion, painted after her move from Selma Ave. to NYC. Direct decent from Ms. Marion to her grandson's estate. Lined and restored - documentation provided. Provenance documents include original typed pages from ZaSu about her friendship, the founding of her career by Ms. Marion, etc. Image: 23 3/4" x 29 3/4 With frame: 34 1/4 x 40 1/4 $3500

Wp-1683z: :
Catalog Home An oil on canvas, "Woodstock, NY", by Frank Marsden London, c. 1930. Born Pittsboro, NC, 1876 & died in NYC in 1945. Studied: UNC-CH; Pratt Inst.; others. Pupil of Arthur Dow, William Merrit Chase & Kenyon Cox. Member: Woodstock Artists Assoc. Won Honorable Mention, International Exhibition, Bordeaux, France. Exhibited: Corcoran, PA Academy of Fine Arts, etc. $sold

WP-1684z: "The Old Mill at Meopham" by Tunstill:
Catalog Home "The Old Mill at Meopham", Kent, England, Watercolor signed P. F. Tunstill (English framing) 7 1/4" h. x 9 1/2" w. Unknown artist. $450

WP-1685z: "Small Wharf by the Zuider Zee" by Koning:
Catalog Home "Small Wharf by the Zuider Zee", Edzard Willem Koning (1869-1954), oil on canvas, 14" h. x 19 1/2" w. Artist stamped stretcher. Provenance: Artist's daughter; John Neville Gallery, Canterbury, England; Gerard Priestley Gallery, UK & Elon Gollege, NC. $3,800

WP-1686z: "Voyage Austral" by Dayes:
Catalog Home "Voyage Austral", Louis Edouard Dayes, Paris, oil on canvas, about 1890. 18 1/2" x 22"; frame 23 1/2 " x 27". Student of Lebas Genain. $4,500

WP-1687z: Abbaye des Dames de St. Pierre, Lyon, France, c. 1870's oil:
Catalog Home A marvelous c. 1870's oil on canvas in period frame of fine quality: Abbaye des Dames de St. Pierre, Lyon, France, artist unknown; frame by Maison Souty, Paris. 15" x 18"; frame 23" x 26 1/2" $3,400

WS-77z: Scandinavian painted Settle:
Catalog Home WS-77z: A charming Scandinavian painted Settle, c.1830-60. Original decoration in each panel. Some paint restoration and retouching. $1800

Wsi-4831: Opaline Glass & Silverplated Butter Keeper:
Catalog Home Elegant Opaline glass & silverplated butter keeper, c. 1870 in Classical Taste by Joseph Rogers of Sheffield, England. $950

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