Khmer Sandstone Head and Torso of Shiva Sambor Style, Ca. 650 A.D. Dimensions: Height w/o base 51 cm Condition: Very good. Originally this sculpture had arms and legs,  More »

Khmer Sandstone Head and Torso of Shiva Sambor Style, Ca. 650 A.D. Dimensions: Height w/o base 51 cm Condition: Very good. Originally this sculpture had arms and legs, and the tip of the nose is missing, but they were broken off in ancient times. There is evidence of prolonged burial and deposits throughout the surface. This is a beautiful depiction of Shiva before enlightenment, in the act of meditation at the inspiration of Nandi the bull, which ultimately resulted in his enlightenment and the opening of his third eye. The eyes are downcast under the arched eyebrows, and the long hair is pulled up into a coif with loops cascading along the neck and upper back. The pendulous ears and the three rings around the neck are attributes of his divinity. Nandi, the divine bull, is represented on the sash over the right shoulder. The navel and the nipple are depicted celestially, as a representation of the direction of Shiva’s meditations. A garment is tied around the waist with a simple loos bow at the front, while pleats hang from the right hip, Indicated with incised lines. This sculpture has excellent provenance, formerly in the private collection of a French antique dealer, and was originally purchased in the early 1970’s.   « Less

This striking antique Neoclassical five light chandelier was found in an Indianapolis, IN, home and dates from the 1920s. This silver plate fixture begins in a foliate  More »

This striking antique Neoclassical five light chandelier was found in an Indianapolis, IN, home and dates from the 1920s. This silver plate fixture begins in a foliate patterned canopy, working its way down in chain to a decorative loop finial that tapers out to the upper body roof. Two rows of decorative bands feature scroll, flower and jewel details. Sparkling spear prisms hang around a twisting middle rod that ends in a trumpet finial. Five S-shaped chandelier arms extend down around the central piece, each supporting a downward-facing bobeche with leaf and floral details. Beautiful spear prisms surround each light. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 20” wide, 19-1/2" tall, and the fixture is 35-1/2” long overall.   « Less

Striking vintage six light figural chandelier, dating from the 1940s and found in Harrisburg, PA. This brass pan light works its way down from a decorative canopy to a chain  More »

Striking vintage six light figural chandelier, dating from the 1940s and found in Harrisburg, PA. This brass pan light works its way down from a decorative canopy to a chain and foliate loop finial. Three chains extend down from an embellished upper disc and hold the pan-shaped body. Perched in the midst of the fixture is a charming child-like figure. Six ornamental chandelier arms curl out from the body, supporting floral bobeches; centered in between each arm is a fixed rosette. The underside of the chandelier features detailed floral and leaf embellishment, finishing off in a foliate finial. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 18” wide, 17" tall, and the fixture is 29-1/4” long overall. NC1268-RW   « Less

Khmer Sandstone Sculpture of Brahma Koh Ker Style, 10th Century Dimensions: Height 55.4 cm, Width 46.4 cm Condition: Very good, the tip of the top flame was chipped  More »

Khmer Sandstone Sculpture of Brahma Koh Ker Style, 10th Century Dimensions: Height 55.4 cm, Width 46.4 cm Condition: Very good, the tip of the top flame was chipped off in ancient times. The base was broken off in ancient times but was found not far from this piece when excavated. There are small nicks throughout the sculpture, and the attribute on the lower right hand was slightly damaged. There are deposits from burial. Given the extreme intricacy, delicacy and three-dimensional aspect of this work, it is in remarkably good condition considering its great age and the fact that I was buried and lost for centuries. Description: This is a sandstone sculpture of Brahma in a powerful vanquishing stance, garbed in royal attire, with an attribute in each hand. The four faces of Brahma are directed towards the four cardinal points and are adjoined by one central neck. The countenance on each of the faces is calm and smiling. The incised spiral tresses of hair are pulled up into one four-lobed cylindrical chignon stylized as a tall cylindrical tuft. Embellishing the top the carefully arranged curls are four small, incised lotus blossoms and one large central lotus blossom. Fitting snugly into each forehead is an elaborate wide frontal diadem. Adorning Brahma’s neck is a heavily ornamented wide royal collar, which culminates with a large central bejeweled pendant. Ornamenting the muscles of each of the four arms, wrists and both ankles are wide beaded bands. Covering the lower portion of the adequately proportioned body is a fine pleated sampot with wide frontal border scalloping across the upper left leg and a narrower fold across the right, which is followed by a single foliated border. The double tassel produced by the excess folds of the garment merges into an anchor-shape and cascades down to the lower edges of the feet, which are positioned with the heels in an upright position while remaining firmly planted together. Large and ferocious naga heads are positioned to the left and right of the Brahma: their upright bodies merge over his head forming a protective flaming aureole. Brahma is considered the God of Wisdom and allegedly the creation of Brahma’s heads resulted from the four Vedas that issued forth from this mouth. Therefore, the four faces of this work are joined and adorned with four diadems while there is only one, four-lobed conical tuft which is fashioned with carefully arranged curls. The four faces represent the characteristics of the earth and each of the faces is positioned towards the four cardinal points: north, south, east and west. Jayavarman IV left Angkor in 921 and founded Koh Ker as his new capital. It was during this reign that the sense of movement and expression that had been absent from sculpture since the beginning of the eighth century was reintroduced. The gods were once again portrayed less rigidly with expressions that reflected gentleness and spirituality. Koh Ker style sculptures are very sumptuous, impressive and graceful. The statuary is a testimony to the skill and exceptional level of craftsmanship of the sculptors during the tenth century and the dynamic stylization is in direct contrast with the hieratic attitude of earlier reigns. Characteristics that are attributed to works dating to the Koh Ker period that are also obvious with this particular work of art are the high cylindrical chignon stylized as a tuft of carefully arranged curls, the adequate proportioning of the body, the top front down turned folds of fabric which frame the finely pleaded and snugly fitting sampot and the floor length anchor-shaped tassel of the garment. This sculpture was originally purchased from a U.S. antique dealer in the late 1960’s and was part of a larger collection that was exhibited in the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts, Columbus, Ga.   « Less

Charming antique Arts & Crafts lantern, suitable for either interior or exterior use, with textured granite glass and a marvelous patina. Dating from the early 1900s, this  More »

Charming antique Arts & Crafts lantern, suitable for either interior or exterior use, with textured granite glass and a marvelous patina. Dating from the early 1900s, this pendant light begins in a hexagonal canopy, moving down in a unique chain to a sloped roof. The sides of the lantern are formed by six rectangular panels of glass, each crossed by a horizontal brass band that intersects with a vertical band coming down from the top of the lantern. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The glass is also in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks, just the expected fleabites around the edges. The lantern body is 8-1/2” wide and 12” tall, and the fixture is 27” long overall.   « Less

Marvelous industrial one light basket chandelier, perfect for any industrial or contemporary-style space. This unique light fixture was constructed out of an antique metal  More »

Marvelous industrial one light basket chandelier, perfect for any industrial or contemporary-style space. This unique light fixture was constructed out of an antique metal basket. Each chandelier has an understated canopy that comes down in a thick wire to support the round mesh basket with an open top. This chandelier is in excellent condition; it has been professionally wired and come with all the necessary attachments for installation. The fixture measures 15-1/2" wide, 8-3/4" tall, and 43-1/2" long overall.   « Less

A hard-to-find antique brass door hardware set with knobs and plates in Russell & Erwin's "Saxonia" pattern, circa 1909. The doorknobs feature an elegant fourfold design with  More »

A hard-to-find antique brass door hardware set with knobs and plates in Russell & Erwin's "Saxonia" pattern, circa 1909. The doorknobs feature an elegant fourfold design with volutes and an overlapping scale pattern; the plates feature a smooth raised center with a scroll and scale border. The door knobs measure 2 ¼” in diameter and 2” deep; the plates are 2 1/2” by 7 1/2”. The set includes a pair of doorknobs with the connecting rod and set screws, and a pair of doorplates. NDKS152-RW   « Less

Fabulous pair of antique two-arm sconces, dating from the early 1900s. These Neoclassical sconces are crowned by an urn and swag adornment, moving down to a shield-shaped  More »

Fabulous pair of antique two-arm sconces, dating from the early 1900s. These Neoclassical sconces are crowned by an urn and swag adornment, moving down to a shield-shaped backplate. The hammered-texture backplate features floral, foliate, and rope details, with draped festoon near the base. The two sconce arms have flower and leaf embellishments, each supporting a decorative bobeche. The sconces finish in three final bellflower finials. The wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original non-functioning turn switches for nostalgia sake; however, we will gladly replace them with new ones if so desired. The sconces measure 7-7/8" wide, 11-3/4" tall, and project 3" from the wall. Matching sconces available under item #NSP214-RW.   « Less

A wonderful antique entry door hardware set by F.C. Linde, featuring a five-flower design in cast bronze with hard-to-find larger exterior knob and a plate with a double  More »

A wonderful antique entry door hardware set by F.C. Linde, featuring a five-flower design in cast bronze with hard-to-find larger exterior knob and a plate with a double keyhole and swinging keyhole cover. Dating from the late 1800’s, the doorknobs feature a charming design with a square crossed with a diagonal band of flowers, and flowers in the opposite corners. This motif is repeated on the plate and interior rose, with zigzag detail and a shingle pattern, with zigzags and shingles on the matching keyhole escutcheon. The larger doorknob is 2-3/8” in diameter and 2-1/4” deep; the smaller knob is 2-1/4” diameter and 2” deep. The plate is 7” by 2”, and the rosette is 2” diameter. The keyhole escutcheon is 15/16” by 1-5/8”. NDKS153-RW   « Less

Three matching pairs of wonderful antique silver plated sconces, dating from the early 1900s. These understated and elegant sconces would fit in well with a wide variety of  More »

Three matching pairs of wonderful antique silver plated sconces, dating from the early 1900s. These understated and elegant sconces would fit in well with a wide variety of styles, from traditional to modern. The wall lamps feature a round backplate with a concentric design of beveled circles. Two U-shaped sconce arms extend out from the base of the backplate, supporting simple disc bobeches. The wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces measure 9" wide, 8-1/2" tall, and project 4" from the wall. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH PAIR; THERE IS NOW ONE PAIR AVAILABLE. NSP714-RW   « Less