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Pair of Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamps
United States
Circa 1920s
Very nicely made, hard to find pair of reverse painted boudoir lamps. Beautiful scenery and lovely metal work make for a great package.
Walnut Demi Lune Chest of Drawers
United States
1920's
This exceptional 4 drawer chest of drawers shows off the finest example of circassian walnut. Just look at the incredible grain on this chest. It has the original brass handles and key. The drawers operate smoothly and the top drawer has a bonus compartment. Original finish complete the package.
Collectibles
Rare Bronze Building Element, Medical and Telephone Interest
United States
Circa 1910
Here is the ultimate cross collectible. What a gift for your loved one who is a doctor or loves old telephones, or both! This sign came out of a building in Los Angeles and is beautifully cast in bronze. Note the raised letters and beautiful ornate border.
Eight Piece Sterling Silver Dresser Set
United States
Circa 1890
Beautiful design and superb condition make this a special offering. The powder jar is marked "Shreve, San Francisco) and is extremely rare, as it is all silver with no glass. The mirror is beveled and original in excellent condition. The comb is marked "Gorham," another fine company; and all the rest of the pieces are from one other maker and are all hallmarked. As a set, it all works together nicely. Measurements are for mirror only.
Advertising Tin Ice Cream Tray
United States
Circa 1920
This wonderfully whimsical and colorful ice cream tray is a rare and desirable piece of Americana advertising. The beautiful pastel colors and quality lithography enhance this wonderful collectible.
Bronze Plaque of Boxer Max Schmeling, Heavyweight Champ
United States
1930
A very nice example of a great sports collectible and American sculpture. This bronze plaque captures the essence of the well known German heavyweight champion, Max Schmeling. It is artist signed, Henry Wolf N.Y. 1930. Schmeling was one of the very few boxers who beat Joe Louis in his prime. Years later they became friends. Schmeling just died a few years ago and was kind enough to pay for Mr. Louis's funeral who died broke. A great addition to any sports fan's collection and a fine piece of art as well. Measurements will be for the bronze portion only.
Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
France
Circa 1910-1920
Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue malachite and brass; mother-of-pearl and brass; bone and brass; all brass; figural cavalier in celluloid (imitation ivory). We can sell them as a set or individually. The largest measures 10" x 4-1/4" and the smallest measures 6-1/4" x 2-1/2".
Symbolist Nude Oil on Canvas by Francois Quelvee, French
France
Dated 1941
Bold strokes, heavy paint and impasto are used to enrich the flavor and sensuousness of this masterfully painted oil on canvas work by Francois Quelvee. The depth and richness of this work are emboldened by the generous amount of paint applied. Not just a simple nude with very little attention given to background, this painting is fully developed with attention to the smallest detail. A particularly beautiful custom frame is used to further enhance the classic beauty of this work. This painting is commanding in any venue with its size and striking image. Francois Quelvee was born in France in 1884 and died in 1968. Quelvee had a long and storied career. He exhibited in all of the prestigious salons in Europe. He painted nudes and still lifes and was one of the earliest of the modern artists. He is found in most of the European art books.
Size of actual painting without frame: 31-1/2" high x 25" wide.
Still Life Oil Painting with Parrot
United States
Circa 1920
Very large, impressive, colorful, and highly detailed oil painting on canvas of a still life scene with a parrot. Our pictures don't do it justice: This painting is a dazzler. It is artist signed, "L. Chappel," who was a local San Francisco artist. This painting had been with one family for at least the last 50 years and had been at our house for the last 10 years. The photo distorts the size, making it appear square; however, it is 12" wider than it is high.
Elegant Embossed Tin Advertising Tobacco Sign
United States
Circa 1910
Check out the quality of the lithography on this amazingly beautiful tin sign. The colors and the graphics are what make advertising collectors' knees bend. Much of the sign is embossed to further enhance the beauty. We actually have the original shipping envelope this was mailed in! This is what we call "new-old stock."
Color Lithograph in Original Frame Billiards/Corkscrew Interest
United States
1904
Here is another whimsical and colorful lithograph by Bernhardt Wall depicting two gentlemen who were playing billiards and apparently drank too much. This is the mate to the one in which the gentlement are toasting. Great for a billiard room and also for your corkscrew collectors, as the corkscrew is prominently displayed. The frame is original and has gessoe detailing which links it to the subject of the print. This one is entitled, "Froze." We'd be happy to see the two go together as a pair.
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Color Lithograph in Original Frame Billiards/Corkscrew Interest
United States
1904
Here is a whimsical and colorful lithograph by Bernhardt Wall depicting two gentlemen in their billiard room toasting and preparing for a game. Great for a billiard room or for your corkscrew collector, as the corkscrew in the scene is rather prominent. The print, entitled, "Kiss," is signed, dated 1904, and has the original frame with gessoe-applied accessories. We're also offering another print which would be a great complement to this one.