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Return Home Sign up for updates New Shipments 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. WBR 184z: "Diana Victorieuse", cast from the model by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse: Catalog Home WBR 184z: "Diana Victorieuse", cast from the model by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), last quarter 19th century. Signed Carrier-Belleuse and with the Exposition Universelle 1889 stamp, on the original revolviong rouge griotte marble socle with bronze cartouche inscribed "Dianna Victoreuse, Carrier-Belleuse". The artist considered this to be his finnest work, the great goddess of the hunt standing on a wild boar. One arrow detached and bow loose. Note: As his last work, he completed the plaster for the 1885 Salon, included the marble in the 1887 Salon and the bronze was first shown in 1888. $12,000 Wbr-183z: Pair of 18th c. Louis XVI Bronze Candlesticks: Catalog Home A fine pair of c.1770 French bronze candlesticks with original bobechs, the tapered fluted shafts reflected in the base design. Period Louis XVI. $2,400 WC 1021: A Pair of French Fauteuils in the Directoire taste: Catalog Home WC 1021: A Pair of French Fauteuils in the Directoire taste, c.1840. Wonderful sweep to the backs. Nice turned legs surmounted by floret and fluted carving to mimic the mounts of French ebenistes and ending in a ring turn and ball, both to mimic bronze mounts of Parisian pieces. $SOLD WC 1041z: Regency Mahogany Arm Chair: Catalog Home WC 1041z: A good Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, c.1820, raised on turned, reeded legs, the motif repeated in the arm supports. Caned seat and back panel (seat cane with some damage). The bottom shows a history of both recaning and over upholstering. Refinished. $1,100 WCH 684: George III Mahogany Chest: Catalog Home WCH 684: A well proportioned c.1780 George III Mahogany Chest of 4 graduated drawers raised on original bracket feet, cock-beaded drawers and nicely molded top. Pine secondary. Replaced hardware. 37 1/2" w., 19 3/4" d., 35 1/4"h. $3,600 Wch-682: George III Chest on Chest: Catalog Home A handsome English mahogany George III chest on chest, c.1765-80, raised on original bracket feet of considerable power. Brushing slide, dentil molding & fluted canted corners all add refinement to this fine example. Oak secondary in all drawers with deal dust & back boards. The solid mahogany sides & drawer fronts indicate a North of England or Edinburgh origin. Apparently original bail & rosette pulls with a few post replacements. 75 1/4" h., 44" w., 21 1/2" d. $9,800 Wch-683: Louis Philippe Semanier: Catalog Home A rarely found period Louis Philippe mahogany semanier (seven drawer chest of drawers), c.1840, with original marble top. The 7th drawer is in the top molding. Side locking mechanism. Note the hourglass effect of the superbly bookmatched veneers. 57 1/2" h., 44" w., 21 1/2" d. $7,500 Wch-685: Charles X walnut Commode, country French: Catalog Home A charming little Charles X 3-drawer walnut commode with scrolled front supports enhancing the integral vertical stiles. Mitered top. 32" w., 15 3/4" d., 32 1/2" h. $2,800 Wch-686: Restauration Marble Top Commode: Catalog Home A highly figured walnut French Restauration marble top commode, c.1830. Great movement across the front - with quadruple bookmatched veneers. Original molded edge black marble top. Finely cast hardware - the handles a pair of outward facing gryphons. 51 1/4" w., 22 3/4" d., 37 1/2" h. $6,500 Wch-690: George III Commode: Catalog Home An elegant c.1790 George III mahogany commode now converted to a small 4-drawer chest, each drawer with ovolo cornered line inlays, conforming inlaid top, raised on French splay feet. 22 3/8" w., 20" d., 28 5/8" h. $SOLD Wch-692: George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers: Catalog Home A superbly proportioned c.1790 George III bowfront mahogany 4-drawer chest raised on graceful splayed bracket feet with visually exciting apron. Line inlays accentuate the upper & lower lines of the drawer case while the top is smartly trimmed in the same light holly or boxwood. 38 3/16" w., 21" d., 36" h. $3,800 WCI 4949z: Lenox Dinner Service in the Tuxedo Pattern: Catalog Home WCI 4949z: A Dinner Service in the Tuxedo Pattern by Lenox: 16 dinner plates, 10 salad plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 cups and saucers, 10cream soups with under trays which alternate as dessert plates. $SOLD WCI 5300z: Dinner service by Royal Worcester in the : Catalog Home WCI 5300z: A Dinner service by Royal Worcester in the "Cradley" pattern, first made by Worcester in 1768. 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 16 cups and saucers, 12 cream soups with saucers, and 12 bread plates. Priced well below Replacements Ltd.! $2,800 WCI 5304: Dinner service by Lenox in the Greek key motif : Catalog Home WCI 5304: Dinner service by Lenox in the Greek key motif "Cretan" pattern, c.1950, 62 pieces including 12 dinner plates, 12 salad/dessert plates, 11 bread and butter plates, 14 cups and 12 saucers and an open vegetable dish. $1,200 WCI 5315z: Crown Stafordshire Bone China Dinner Service for 12: Catalog Home WCI 5315z: A gorgeous set Crown Staffordshire Bone China, the highly desirable "Turquoise Ellesmere" with gilt edges. Service for 12: dinner, salad bread and butter plates with cream soups and cups with their saucers (buy it from Replacements for $1,944). $1,300 Wci-5252: Pair of Faience Covered Jars: Catalog Home A pair of faience covered jars, delightful foo lion finials, impressed blue underglaze marks 64 RKT. Late 19th century. Wonderful yellow birds among flowers & fruits. One cover with repair. 16 1/2" h. $SOLD Wci-5256: Drei Glocken Delft Garniture Set: Catalog Home A rare & fine c.1750 Drei Glocken Delft Garniture Set, all five with original covers with bird finials. Sculpturally molded bodies, each elegantly painted with a waterside scene. Typical flakes & minor restorations. 12 1/4" h. & 11 1/2" h. $SOLD Wci-5272: Porcelain Dog Tobacco Jar: Catalog Home A professorial pup of porcelain tobacco jar - absolutely charming! The coat is well modelled with brown highlights. Finished off with spectacles & thinking cap. French, c.1860. $985 WCK 152: 19th Century Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock: Catalog Home A delightfully charming late 19th century Black Forest carved Cuckoo Clock. Oak leaves and branches surround and create the clock's "house". The clock face surround is a hunting horn. The whole is surmounted with a well detailed 6-point Stag on shield and a hunting bag and flask hang below from the hunting horn. Nicely modelled bird. The works have been fully restored. $3,950 WCK 155z: Cardiff Tall Case Clock by M. Reynolds: Catalog Home An elegant Cardiff Tall Case Clock by M. Reynolds with broken arch pediment, corinthian brass mounted columns, fine mahogany. Restored feet. Fine working condition. 80" h. $12,000 WCk 156z: French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock: Catalog Home WCk 156z: A 3rd quarter 19th c. French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Napoleon III neo-classical Mantle Clock with 1853 1st Class Exposition Stamp in the Medal, New York, Japy Freres a Cie works. On a gilt wood stand with an ebonized wood and blown glass dome. The condition of all surfaces is exceptional due to the protection of the dome. Keys for winding and setting the accuracy of the movement.. Dome 22" h. x 17" w. When compared to the company's work, this is certainly on of their finest clocks. $5,000 WCK 157z: George II Walnut Tall Case Clock: Catalog Home WCK 157z: A George II Walnut Tall Case Clock, c. 1750 by Thomas Wilmhurst of Deal. The elegant face of brass and steel has a sun face and dolphin spandrels. Case waisted with cove molding over simple trunk with arched crossbanded and inlaid door, the hood of arched form with quarter colonettes and delicately pierced sounding fret. Raised on later plinth. 88" h., 18" w. $9,000 Wcl-144: Pair of Cloisonne Vases: Catalog Home A dynamic Pair of Japanese Aesthetic Movement Meiji period, c.1870, gilded wire Cloisonne Vases. Each decorated with a russett & a green dragon on black ground with necks decorated with phoenixes. Of the highest level of quality & design. Tiny restored spot. 7 1/4" h., 5 1/2" dia. $Sold WCO 2377z: Carved Ivory Chess Set with Board Box: Catalog Home WCO 2377z: Carved Ivory Chess Set contained in a playing board box, complete and very well carved of elephant tusk. The white is natural, the dark is tea dyed. Two minor dark queen chips. King: 4 5/8"; Pawn 2 1/8". $1,200 WCO 2378z: Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set: Catalog Home WCO 2378z: A fine antique Chinese carve ivory chess set, serenely and intriguingly rendered of elephant tusk, natural and tea dyed, c.1900. On white Knight re-stuck. $SOLD WDC 470z: Set of 8 English made Export Chairs: Catalog Home WDC 470z: A fascinating Set of 8 mahogany and mahoganized beech English made Export Chairs, destined for the Empire, c.1840. Balloon backs and turned legs in Regency-Victorian transitional taste. The seats remove and the backs unbolt from the frames for easy crating and shipping. $SOLD WDC 478z: English Colonial Regency period Side Chairs: Catalog Home WDC 478z: A well carved set of 4 English Colonial Regency period Side Chairs, c. 1820, of fine teak with caned. Pierced carved center back splats of leaves and roundels. Various old repairs. $1,800 Wdc-477: Six Irish Arm Chairs: Catalog Home An exciting & comfortable set of 6 Irish carved walnut arm chairs, c.1835. Raised on cabriole acanthus carved legs ending in crisp ball & claw feet. The form plays on the bergere with enclosed sides & upholstered arms. Now in muslin. $SOLD Wdt-315: George IV Double Pedestal Dining Table: Catalog Home A handsome George IV mahogany Banquet Table, c.1830, raised on double pedestals with four downswept, reeded legs ending in brass caps & castors. Elegantly turned shafts repeat the reeding at their bases. Molded edge. Superb, heavy timbers. One leaf between two large sections. With new custom table pads. 114" L. overall, 51" W., 28 1/2" H. (leaf 20 3/4") $16,000 Wdt-358: William IV Rosewood Center Table: Catalog Home A bold & handsome c.1830's William IV rosewood center table raised on triform base with circular standard. Rounded foot caps & turned feet concealing the casters. Note how the tailored base molding plays on the top molding. Elegantly striated veneers. 48" dia., 28 3/8" h. $4,500 WG -1687z: Steuben Tall Vase with Calyx Base: Catalog Home WG 1687z: A magnificent Steuben 1942 Tall Vase with Calyx Base designed by George Thomson. Signed 14 1/4" h. Well documented in the literature of American Glass Making. $1,200 WGD 216z: Garden Table: Catalog Home WGD 216z: A smartly styled vintage Garden Table of thick tempered glass, wrought iron and cast stone. $1,800 WL 1104: French Bacchus Motif Wall Sconces: Catalog Home WL 1104: An exuberant pair of late 19th century French Bacchus motif wall sconces, gilt bronze, in high baroque taste. Intriguing swirl supports for the double lights. $2,700 WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier: Catalog Home WL 1105: A French 4- Light Chandelier, the bronze birdcage body enriched by finely cut prisms and classic molded bobeche in the manner of Baccarat. $2,100 WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier: Catalog Home WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier, the bronze birdcage body enriched by finely cut prisms and classic molded bobeche in the manner of Baccarat. $2,100 WL 1106: Baccarat Bronze and Crystal Chandelier: Catalog Home WL 1106: A massive and truly magnificent signed Baccarat Bronze and Crystal (cut and molded) Chandelier, 12 lights. Late 19th century. Newly electrified. 37" h. + chain, 26" dia. $12,500 WL 1111: 6-Light Chandelier, French, c.1900: Catalog Home WL 1111: A nice size 6-Light Chandelier, French, c.1900. Painted bronze and crystal. Glass rosettes outline the body and prisms drop from each bobeche and ring the bottom. $3,200 WL 1114: English Salmon Reel Lamp: Catalog Home WL 1114: A large and handsome late 19th c. English mahogany and brass starback salmon rel, now mounted as a lamp. $795 WL 1123z: Chinese Soapstone Lamp: Catalog Home WL 1123z: A charming 19th century Chinese carved Soapstone kwan yin mounted as a Lamp in the 1920's $450 WL 1130z: Anglo-Indian Hall Lantern: Catalog Home WL 1130z: A fine mid 19th century Anglo-Indian blown, diamond cut glass Hall Lantern from a country house or Indian palace. Smoke Bell. Now with electricity. $2,400 WL 1131z: Anglo-Indian Blown Glass Hall Lantern: Catalog Home WL 1131z: A handsome panel and diamond cut mid 19th century Anglo-Indian Blown Glass Hall Lantern from an English Country house or Indian Palace. Smoke Bell. Now electrified. $2,400 WL 1132z: Anglo-Indian Blown, Frosted amd Clear Hall Lantern: Catalog Home WL 1132z: An unusual mid-19th century Anglo-Indian blown, frosted and clear diamond cut glass Hall Lantern from an English Country House or Indian Palace. Smoke bell. Now electrified. $2,400 WL 1133z: Pair of Gas Lights: Catalog Home WL 1133z: A Poyard of Paris (from the 20th Arrondisment) pair of small gas lights - perhaps for a coach. c.1860.Brass and glass. Now with electricity and a panel of mahogany. $750 WL 1134z: 19th Century Cast Bronze Wall Sconces: Catalog Home WL 1134z: A fabulous pair of late 19th century heavy cast Bronze Wall Sconces - three lights. Renaissance motifs with scrolled shell backplates and scrolling dolphins. Recently re-electrified. $2,400 WL 1135z: Eagle Motif Hall lantern: Catalog Home WL 1135z: An Eagle Motif Hall lantern of nickle plated brass, the globe with panels was hand blown. Unmarked. Probably American, c.1900. $1,200 WOF 2157z: South Carolina Yellow Pine Mantle: Catalog Home WOF 2157z: A significant c.1800 South Carolina Yellow Pine Mantle, the handsome panelled pilasters replicating the panelled horizontal panel. Particularly intriguing is the layering of open "baffles" below the shelf. All original except originally painted and in need of a piece in the left side of shelf. Found for and once installed in one of Chapel Hill's earliest homes. 82"w., 61"h. Opening: 51"w., 35"h. $2,500 Wof-2112: Elm & Ash Buffet a Deux Corps: Catalog Home A richly carved elm & ash Buffet a Deux Corps form Caux in Normandy (Cauchois), c.1830. The pronounced crown molding starts and stops with fluting, creating a dentil molding effect and the corners are carved in a drapery motif. The whole is lushly and deeply carved with flowers and foliage on the apron, doors and crest rail and used to particularly good effect along the central uprights - carrying the eye upwards. The feet have been tipped. The upper doors enclose shaped shelves, one with 2 attached drawers. 53" w., 21 1/4" d., 91" h. $14,000 Wof-2116: Rosewood Bureau Bookcase owned by John Barbirolli: Catalog Home A rare, important & historic Chinese export rosewood Bureau Bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, c.1835. The astragal glazed doors enclose adjustable shelves (now glass). The slant-front encloses a well fitted interior. Raised on elegantly formed ogee bracket feet, the case of drawers & dividers boldly blocked in 9 sections. Fine brasses including carrying handles. Note the arches of the pigeon holes - pure Chinese taste. The 9 panel blocking repeats on the drawers. This splendid piece belonged to the late Sir John Barbirolli and Lady Barbirolli (the American oboist Evelyn Rothwell). Sir John was one of England's greatest conductors, as well as conductor of the NY Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, etc. Included are Lady Barbarolli's various gas ration booklet, Decorative Arts Society membership card & several bank cards. 39" w., 20 1/4" d. (32 3/8" open), 82" h. $18,000 Wof-2136: Armoire from Bresse, country French: Catalog Home A strikingly handsome, c.1780, Bresse, walnut & burl chestnut Armoire, enhanced by robust steel hardware; spectacularly figured timber; superb star, floral & geometric inlays. Note how the reeded corners replicate the feel of the massive columnar hinges. Deeply molded crown. The unusual drop of the apron dances across the base of the piece. Original escargot on panelled support feet. The interior with 2 drawered shelves. 23 1/2" d. (27" crown), 57 1/2" w., (64 1/2"), 91 1/2" h. $13,500 Wof-2137: Bonnetiere from Bresse, country French: Catalog Home A late 18th century cherrywood Country French Bonnetiere from Bresse, brilliantly carved, inlaid & steel mounted. Note the clever bookmatching of the burl panels below the crown. Solid burl panels in the door. Carved roundels begin at the deeply scalloped apron panel & move up the face becoming a trio of flowers at the top of the door. The basket of flowers also repeats in inlays from base to crown. 41 1/2" w. (47 1/2" crown), 24 1/2" d. (27 1/2), 93" h. $9,500 Wof-2142: Irish Bookcase from Cork: Catalog Home A rarely found Irish bookcase from Cork. c.1835. Highly architectural. Barley twist pilasters on the bookcase & cupboard. Arched panels below with glazed arched panels above. Every edge heavily gadrooned. Shaped plinth base. Fantastic use of the flame mahogany & mahogany timbers. The crown inlaid with ebony naturalistic motif. Bramah locks. 34 1/4" w., 15 1/2" d., 90" h. $SOLD Wof-2145: Bamboo Revolving Bookcase: Catalog Home A bamboo revolving bookcase - a very rare form in bamboo. Late 19th century. Original lacquer surfaces. In good original condition. 18 1/2" sq., 33 3/8" h. $1,600 Wof-2147: George III Demilune Sideboard: Catalog Home A fine & rarely found c.1790 George III demilune sideboard raised on square, tapered legs. This elegant sideboard offers every elegant design motif of the period. The rich mahogany & mahogany veneers are set off by contrasting boxwood line inlays & bandings on top edge, drawers & legs. The light inlays are contrasted on the upper legs with darker ovals & ovolo panels reflecting the line inlaid legs. Replaced pulls & a few minor repairs comensurate with age & use. Secondary woods are oak & deal. Central drawer above an arched opening replicating the form of the piece, flanked by a deep drawer presented as 2 drawers matching the drawer & cabinet on the left side. 65 5/8" w., 29" d., 37" h. $SOLD Wof-2149: George III converted Commode: Catalog Home A handsome c.1780 George III mahogany commode with cabinet above two faux drawers revealing a lower cabinet (converted). Original bracket feet, fine veneers & inlays, molded mitered top. 25 1/4” w., 18 3/4” d., 29” h. $2,800 Wof-2151: Bamboo Bookcase decoupaged with Horses & Dogs: Catalog Home An open bamboo bookcase, England, c.1880's, with exaggerated splay feet, nicely figured tortoise shell bamboo. Now decoupaged with horses & dogs. Retaining original woven rattan interior. 35" w., 14" d., 41" h. $SOLD WOT 1810: Bamboo Dropside Table: Catalog Home WOT 1810: A delightful Bamboo drop side table, England, c.1880, now decoupaged with dragonflies on a black ground. 19" dia., 28" h. $SOLD WOT 1812: Needham's patent signed Bamboo octaganal Table: Catalog Home WOT 1812: Needham's patent signed Bamboo octagonal side table, c.1880, with interesting lattice crossed stretcher. Now decoupaged with seashells on black ground. 21" dia., 27"h. $Sold WOT 1813: 2-Tier Bamboo Side Table: Catalog Home WOT 1813: Well figured square 2-Tier tortoise shell Bamboo Side Table, England, c. 1880, now decoupaged with sunflowers on black background. 20 5/8" x 21", 25 1/2" h. $SOLD WOT 1814: Rectangular Bamboo Side Table: Catalog Home WOT 1814: A visually exiting architectural 2-tier Rectangular Bamboo Side Table, England, c.1880, with strong tortoise figure, now decoupaged with dragonflies on a black ground. 20 3/4" w., 14 1/2"d., 28 1/2" h. $925 WOT 1819z: George III mahogany Butler's Tray: Catalog Home WOT 1819z: A large c. 1800 George III mahogany Butler's Tray with minor losses, now on a custom made open bracket stand. 34"x17" top, 24" tall $SOLD WOT 1820z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table: Catalog Home WOT 1820z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table with brass mounts, elegantly designed in the Ming Taste. Shaped brass hardware. 72 1/2"w., 13"d., 34 3/4"h. $2,400 WOT 1821z: 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table: Catalog Home WOT 1821z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table with brass mounts, elegantly designed in the Ming Taste. Rectangular brass hardware. 72"w., 14"d., 32"h. $2,400 Wot-1804: Bamboo Work Table - decoupage & original lacquer: Catalog Home A delightfully architectural & rare c.1880 bamboo lift-top work table with intriguing struts & swirled motifs on the front panel. Now decoupaged with polychrome butterflies on black ground. Retaining the original lacquer front & lower panels & embossed paper sides and interior. 25" w., 16 7/8" d., 30 7/8" h. $SOLD Wot-1809: Demilune Console Table: Catalog Home c.1780 George III demilune console table of solid mahogany & mahogany veneers, raised on square tapered molded legs. Original end from a period banquet table. 46" w., 22 1/4" d., 28" h. $2,500 WP 1741z: Elsa Barragon Oil on Canvas, "Persistencia": Catalog Home WP 1741z: A c.1964 Elsa Barragon Oil on Canvas, "Persistencia". 39 1/4" x 29 1/2" canvas size. The female emergent from a dark, brooding background features frequently in Barragon's work. Purchased in Gallery Turok-Wasserman, Cuautemoc, Mexico, by the current estate owner. Together with a fragile brochure from her solo exhibition (photocopy attached to back). Wife of Pritzker Prize winning architect Louis Barragon(much her senior). $1,200 Wp-1732: Set of 4 Fox Hunt Chromolithographs: Catalog Home A set of 4 c.1890's English fox hunt chromolithographs in original oak frames with oak mats. Signed de Condamy. Minor tears. Each: 13 1/2" h. x 17 1/2" w. $1,600 WS 78z: English Camelback Sofa: Catalog Home WS 78z: c.1780 English small camel back Sofa with blind fret carved mahogany legs and open fret stretchers (one repaired). $SOLD WS 79z: George III Camelback Sofa: Catalog Home WS 79z: c.1780 George III mahogany Camelback Sofa with outscrolled arms. Square molded legs with stretcher rail. Excellent condition. $SOLD WSI 5812z: William & Mary Flatware Service by Lunt: Catalog Home WSI 5812z: Service of William & Mary Flatware by Lunt in the original bakelite faux ivory chest consisting of 16 teaspoons, 10 desert spoons, 1 sugar shell, 1 gravy ladle, 8 place knives, and 8 place forks , 8 salad forks, and one cold meat fork together with a salt and pepper shaker in stand and a lady's' pin attached to original brochure. $1,800 WSI 5817z: 72 Piece Francis I Flatware Service by Reed & Barton: Catalog Home WSI 5818z: A 72 piece service of Francis I sterling flatware by Reed & Barton (lacks one soup spoon). Old, heavy and never used. Consisting of 8 place knives, 8 place forks, 8 salad forks, 8 soup spoons, 16 teaspoons, 8 iced tea spoons, 8 butter knives, slotted serving spoon, serving spoon, gravy ladle, berry spoon, cold meat fork, tomato server, sugar shell, cake and pie server, hors d'ouevre fork. ($4,700 from Replacements) $3,800 WSI 5818z: 72 Piece Francis I Flatware Service by Reed & Barton: Catalog Home WSI 5818z: A 72 piece service of Francis I sterling flatware by Reed & Barton (lacks one soup spoon). Old, heavy and never used. Consisting of 8 place knives, 8 place forks, 8 salad forks, 16 teaspoons, 8 butter knives, 7 soup spoons, 8 iced tea spoons, slitted serving spoon, serving spoon, gravy ladle, cold meat fork, tomato server, sugar shell, cake and pie server, 2 various hors d'oeuvre forks. ($4,600 from Replacements) $3,800

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