Sumptuous and rare terracotta phallus of Kushan kingdom Late first century, early second century, Afghanistan The Kushan Empire was a state which at its peak stretched  More »

Sumptuous and rare terracotta phallus of Kushan kingdom Late first century, early second century, Afghanistan The Kushan Empire was a state which at its peak stretched from the Caspian Sea to Afghanistan and southward to the valley of the Ganges IT had diplomatic contacts with Rome, Sassanian Persian Empire and China. This region for many centuries was the center of trade between East and West. Having taken over the south, the Kushans extended themselves in the heart of the region traditionally known as Gandhara They adopted many elements of Hellenistic culture of Bactria. Beautiful patina with traces of red Good condition, wear of age. pedestal Length 13.5 cm   « Less

Nice ink showing a couple of lesbians. signed and framed Dimensions 16 cm x 20 cm with frame 36 cm x 32 cm Louise Hervieu, born in Alencon in 1878 and died at  More »

Nice ink showing a couple of lesbians. signed and framed Dimensions 16 cm x 20 cm with frame 36 cm x 32 cm Louise Hervieu, born in Alencon in 1878 and died at Versailles in 1954, is a painter, illustrator and writer. Louise Hervieu since childhood reveals a talent for drawing. Discouraged after the failure of his only exposure to oil painting in 1910, she abandoned painting in favor of the drawing. It will illustrate the Flowers of Evil and Paris Spleen by Baudelaire. Itself publishes collections of drawings and novels she intersperses his illustrations.   « Less

Ancestor Leti Moluques Islands. Extremely rare piece introducing an ancestor of ithyphallic type. the face drawing a heart under the convex face and a fine nose arms  More »

Ancestor Leti Moluques Islands. Extremely rare piece introducing an ancestor of ithyphallic type. the face drawing a heart under the convex face and a fine nose arms crossed over the knees and fluid legs beautiful patina excellent condition high : 15.5 cm 19th century or earlier this figure is of the same archaic style and early vintage as others in the Museum Nasional Jakarta with examples in similar pieces in the collections of the Rotterdam and Leiden Museums, Netherlands.   « Less

Two matching antique pendant lights with glass shades, dating from the early 1900's. Each fixture features an understated brass canopy and fitter with a beautifully gadrooned  More »

Two matching antique pendant lights with glass shades, dating from the early 1900's. Each fixture features an understated brass canopy and fitter with a beautifully gadrooned glass globe. These pendant lights are in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the rim. The chandeliers have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. Each light fixture measures 12" wide and 15" tall (body only), and 35" long overall. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH LIGHT FIXTURE; THERE ARE TWO AVAILABLE. NC1094-RW   « Less

Fantastic antique Arts & Crafts lantern with slag glass, dating from the early 1900's. This fixture begins with an understated canopy, and a loop finial with a sloped roof  More »

Fantastic antique Arts & Crafts lantern with slag glass, dating from the early 1900's. This fixture begins with an understated canopy, and a loop finial with a sloped roof below. The lantern body features gorgeous amber slag glass and hand-riveted tabs holding the glass. The bottom of the six-sided lantern has raised circles creating its border. This light fixture is in very good antique condition and the glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks, just the expected flea bites around the rim. The chandelier has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. This light fixture measures 7" wide, 10-3/4" tall (body only), and 25-3/4" tall overall. This lantern would be suitable for either interior or exterior use. NC1095   « Less

Handsome antique three-light chandelier with glass shades, dating from the 1920's. This pan light fixture begins with an understated canopy, which extends down to an  More »

Handsome antique three-light chandelier with glass shades, dating from the 1920's. This pan light fixture begins with an understated canopy, which extends down to an elegantly curved loop finial. The iron upper chandelier body is urn-shaped, while the lower body is an inverted dome with a ball finial below. The underside of the ball finial has a floral design with heart-shaped petals. The iron chandelier arms extend from the brass underside of the inverted dome and curve upwards, featuring gorgeous acanthus leaves and scrollwork. The original glass shades hanging from each arm are beautifully textured with ripple glass and beaded glass trim. This light fixture is in very good antique condition and the glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks, just the expected flea bites around the rim. The chandelier has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures approximately 18-1/2" wide, 18" tall, and 35" tall overall. NC1097-RW   « Less

Two matching fabulous antique Arts and Crafts American stained glass windows, dating from the early 1900's. Each window features a geometric design of striking colors in  More »

Two matching fabulous antique Arts and Crafts American stained glass windows, dating from the early 1900's. Each window features a geometric design of striking colors in granite and slag glass. The border is a beautiful purple and green-ish slag glass, centered by a dual design of geometric figures. These figures are reminiscent of skyscrapers, with green granite glass accented by pink slag glass. Above, is an assortment of different sized triangles, in deep amber granite, a dark blue slag, sky blue slag, and red glass. Surrounding them is a gorgeous green and gold slag glass. The glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks, and the frames are in very good antique condition with some paint splatters and slight peeling paint. Each window measures 24-1/2" wide and 26" tall, with a frame 2" thick, and the glass measures 20" wide by 21" tall. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR ONE WINDOW; THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE AVAILABLE. Please note that, while the available window is the exact same design as the one pictured, we sold the actual window in the picture and so there are some minor variations in the slag glass and the paint on the frame. NSG40-RW   « Less

A beautiful pair of antique single-arm E. F. Caldwell sconces dating from early 1900’s, in their original silver plate over brass. Made and signed by the outstanding  More »

A beautiful pair of antique single-arm E. F. Caldwell sconces dating from early 1900’s, in their original silver plate over brass. Made and signed by the outstanding E. F. Caldwell & Co., these sconces feature elegant backplates adorned with urn and tassel details. The sconces have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. Each sconce is 11-3/4” tall, 4-5/8” wide and project 6-3/4” from the wall. NSP644-RW   « Less

No Longer Available brass lighter, Long slim tube, marked in etch by Modern. a decorative, collectible object d' art in, excellent aged. Perfect to light the Fire Place.  More »

No Longer Available brass lighter, Long slim tube, marked in etch by Modern. a decorative, collectible object d' art in, excellent aged. Perfect to light the Fire Place. 18" long, brass chain accent attachment, adjustable. required butane for flame. In attractive red textile cover.   « Less

Alain Gourdon, dit ASLAN (1930) The woman is " the best topic to artists because it is inexhaustible and eternal," says the designer, 88 years old today, made  More »

Alain Gourdon, dit ASLAN (1930) The woman is " the best topic to artists because it is inexhaustible and eternal," says the designer, 88 years old today, made ​​a Commander of Arts and Letters in 2003. Superb lost wax bronze signed Aslan Rare piece of type system and vice versa Beautiful bronze patina. Double signature on the face and right side on the left flank. Very good condition Diameter: 9.5 cm   « Less