USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic  More »

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist and scene-designer who was born in 1879. Evgeny Agafonov was born to family of a merchant. He got his first art education in St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in 1899–1907. He studied under the guidance of P. Kovalevsky and F. A. Roubaud. In 1910 Agafonov was awarded gold medal for the painting Draymen at the regional South Russia exhibition in Ekaterinoslav. In 1905–1907 during Revolution, Agafonov illustrated Kharkov satirical magazines Shtyk (“Bayonet”), Mech (“Sword”), Zloy Dukh (“Malignant Demon”) and others. In March 1906 Agafonov together with A. N. Grot, V. D. and D. D. Burlyuk participated in the 7th exhibition of the Cirlce of Kharkov artists (1900–1908). Since 1908 he exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Association of Kharkov artists, at the exhibition of the group Zveno (“Link”) in Kiev (1908), in Rostov-on-Don and Kursk. In 1909 Agafonov founded the experimental theatre Blue Eye in Kharkov on the basis of the avant-garde studio Blue Lily. He designed a lot of performances for this theatre, including The Stranger by A. Blok. The theatre worked only two seasons and was closed in February 1911. Later Agafonov left the Association of Kharkov artists and organized avant-garde group Koltso (“The Ring”, 1911–1914). Members of the group were A. N. Grot, A. M. Zagonov, N. R. Savvin, M. S. Fedorov, E. A. Shteinberg and others. In 1913 Agafonov joined the group Bubnovy Valet (“Jack of Diamonds”), took part in the exhibitions of the group in St. Petersburg. Agafonov participated in the First World War; in 1918 he returned to Kharkov. In the same year he designed covers of the Theatre Magazine. Agafonov joined the group Khudozhestvenny Tsekh (“The Art Guild”); in 1918–1919 he together with M. A. Voloshin, Mane-Katz, and E. A. Shteinberg took part in the exhibitions of the group. In 1919 Agafonov lectured as an art critic in the studio of painting and drawing under the ProletCult (Proletarian Culture). He also exposed his works at the First exhibition of the Art department of Kharkov Soviet of worker’s deputies. Evgeny Agafonov painted a lot of portraits: portrait of the Lieutenant P. P. Schmidt’s lawyer A. Alekseev (1906), portrait of the actress V. F. Komissarzhevskaya (1908). In his paintings Agafonov often used Ukraine national motifs: The portrait of Mr. B., Girls (1908), Many-colored on greenery and others. He also painted landscapes, drew sketches and drawings. In early 1920s Agafonov immigrated to the USA. He was engaged in easel painting, graphic art and advertising. He exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Society of independent artists (1929) and in the French gallery in New York (1931), in the Greenwich public library (1939), and in Derby, Connecticut (1943). Personal exhibitions of the artist were held in the Cas-Delbaut gallery in New York (1931). Works by Evgeny Agafonov, which the artist left in Kharkov, were kept in Kharkov Art Museum. During the Great Patriotic War, the greater part of his works was lost. Only several drawings and theatre designs remained in Kharkov Art Museum. Mr. Agafonov died in 1955. *Biography info from Art Investment Russia.   « Less

Sweden Circa 1946 A gorgeous signed three piece coffee set by the Swedish maker B. H. Edlund in sterling silver. Dated 1946, consisting of a coffee pot, covered sugar bowl  More »

Sweden Circa 1946 A gorgeous signed three piece coffee set by the Swedish maker B. H. Edlund in sterling silver. Dated 1946, consisting of a coffee pot, covered sugar bowl and a creamer.   « Less

USA Circa 1914-1915 A set of four Gorham sterling silver candlesticks in a beautiful column design with ornate details. Never monogrammed and crisp, this set of four is a  More »

USA Circa 1914-1915 A set of four Gorham sterling silver candlesticks in a beautiful column design with ornate details. Never monogrammed and crisp, this set of four is a great find! Marked A3207.   « Less

Spain 18th/19th Century An impressive antique storage chest with hand wrought iron strapping all over. On raised feet with iron supports, this chest or trunk has great  More »

Spain 18th/19th Century An impressive antique storage chest with hand wrought iron strapping all over. On raised feet with iron supports, this chest or trunk has great scale. Spanish in origin and dating to circa 18th or 19th century, it is the perfect chest.   « Less

China 17th or 18th Century A beautiful pair of Chinese bronze 'Buddhistic' censers with great detail. The dark brown patina complements the cylindrical form. The pair has  More »

China 17th or 18th Century A beautiful pair of Chinese bronze 'Buddhistic' censers with great detail. The dark brown patina complements the cylindrical form. The pair has an incised rim and base enclosing a panel depicting deer and various Buddhistic or Taoist symbols on a ground of scrolling waves. The entire form is raised on bun feet.   « Less

USA Circa 1981 A gorgeous set of six 'New' chairs by George Nakashima (1905 - 1990). These chairs each bear a signature plaque. The spindles are crafted from Hickory, and  More »

USA Circa 1981 A gorgeous set of six 'New' chairs by George Nakashima (1905 - 1990). These chairs each bear a signature plaque. The spindles are crafted from Hickory, and the other components of the chair are in Walnut. The 'New' chair was designed by Mr. Nakashima in 1955 and has become the archetypal chair of the designer. These chairs were crafted in 1981. Original finish and very solid, these chairs are a joy to behold!   « Less

China 1st Half of the 20th Century Dating to the Early Republic Period (1911 - 1949) this seemingly single section boxwood figural group is carved to show eighteen  More »

China 1st Half of the 20th Century Dating to the Early Republic Period (1911 - 1949) this seemingly single section boxwood figural group is carved to show eighteen immortals amongst mythical beasts in a bamboo grove. Presented on a dark coffee hue root stand, this impressive carving exhibits amazing detail. Measuring 20 inches tall, it stands at 30 inches tall including the root wood stand.   « Less

Caucasus 19th Century A fine example of an East Caucasian Rug in an Afshan design from the Karabagh district. This rug is extremely supple.

Caucasus 19th Century A fine example of an East Caucasian Rug in an Afshan design from the Karabagh district. This rug is extremely supple.   « Less

USA Circa 1933 An amazingly beautiful homage to an icon of dance, Isadora Duncan. Maxwell Simpson painted this in 1933 (some years after the dancers death). It is painted  More »

USA Circa 1933 An amazingly beautiful homage to an icon of dance, Isadora Duncan. Maxwell Simpson painted this in 1933 (some years after the dancers death). It is painted on the reverse of an old wooden sign. Signed and dated, Maxwell Simpson 1933. The size of the painting (without the frame) is 60" high by 27" wide. Maxwell Stewart Simpson was born in September of 1896. He began his formal training at the National Academy of Design and later attended classes at the Art Students League. In the early 1920's Simpson traveled to Europe and studied in France, Italy and England, often painting portraits for room and board. He also exhibited extensively while in Europe. He returned to America and further developed his own style a blending of Modernism and Realism.   « Less

Middle Eastern Circa 1960's A stunning jewel set brass vase with hand wrought brass applique design. The vase is pierced with a fan design and has a circular foot.

Middle Eastern Circa 1960's A stunning jewel set brass vase with hand wrought brass applique design. The vase is pierced with a fan design and has a circular foot.   « Less