Germany Late 19th - early 20th century This charming little sculpture by German sculptor Franz Iffland (1862-1935) depicts a partially draped young boy contemplating a  More »

Germany Late 19th - early 20th century This charming little sculpture by German sculptor Franz Iffland (1862-1935) depicts a partially draped young boy contemplating a smaller female bust; what could he be thinking? Signed in the casting -- photo of signature will be posted within a few days. Height listed below includes the three-tier marble base; the sculpture itself measures 7".   « Less

Believed to be Germany. 1913 Offered is a beautiful classically-modeled bronze of a Greek or Roman warrior -- a gladiator, perhaps? Signed in the bronze, "J. Thiermann",  More »

Believed to be Germany. 1913 Offered is a beautiful classically-modeled bronze of a Greek or Roman warrior -- a gladiator, perhaps? Signed in the bronze, "J. Thiermann", the piece is mounted on a marble plinth. The bronze itself is 15", with a total height, including the base, of 19 3/4".   « Less

USA Mid-20th century Pair of beautiful heavy brass lamps. Each lamp has a threaded shaft (not shown) for a finial at the top of the vertical brass shaft. These lamps are  More »

USA Mid-20th century Pair of beautiful heavy brass lamps. Each lamp has a threaded shaft (not shown) for a finial at the top of the vertical brass shaft. These lamps are believed to be American in the French style.   « Less

Believed to be France. Late 19th - early 20th century This pair of beautiful porcelain table lamps is handpainted with both floral motifs and an intricate coat of arms  More »

Believed to be France. Late 19th - early 20th century This pair of beautiful porcelain table lamps is handpainted with both floral motifs and an intricate coat of arms design. Under the coat of arms -- which features an armor-mounted shield held by a gryphon on either side -- is a banner with the word "Sperabo", Latin for "I shall hope". Among the painted designs can be seen a white-on-white raised slip design, all over a gilded brass base. The height measurement includes the brass riser and sockets.   « Less

Southeast Asia Unknown The main element of each of these dramatic lamps is a heavy, freestanding hand-carved stone statue of an Asian deity. They sit on custom-made  More »

Southeast Asia Unknown The main element of each of these dramatic lamps is a heavy, freestanding hand-carved stone statue of an Asian deity. They sit on custom-made hand-cut rosewood bases, and are surmounted by exotic, unusual Asian-style custom shades. The height measurement includes the shade.   « Less

USA Early 1950s This beautiful turned wood lamp was acquired from the Pacific Heights (San Francisco) estate of Paul "Red" Fay, prominent businessman, social figure, and  More »

USA Early 1950s This beautiful turned wood lamp was acquired from the Pacific Heights (San Francisco) estate of Paul "Red" Fay, prominent businessman, social figure, and Undersecretary of the Navy in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. It features a double row of brass chain and cast brass fittings over an ebonized base on brass feet. The height measurement is to the top of the brass shaft.   « Less

France 19th century These beautiful lamps are identical in all but two respects: the shape of the fitting where the "candle" meets the brass, and the hand-painting on the  More »

France 19th century These beautiful lamps are identical in all but two respects: the shape of the fitting where the "candle" meets the brass, and the hand-painting on the tole shades. Described very succinctly by design blogger Jennifer Boles, "Bouillotte lamps originated in late 18th c./ early 19th c. France for use during games of bouillotte, which was similar to modern Poker. Bouillotte lamps traditionally have dish type bases which were used to hold the game chips. Attached to the base is a shaft which holds two to four candleholders as well as a metal shade. At the top of the shaft is a screw type key, which allows one to move the shade down as the candles melt down. The idea was to avoid any type of glare in the eyes of the bouillotte players. Of course, if you have an electrified version, you won't need to move the shade, but the design is the same. What also makes this lamp so distinctive is the tole lampshade." This pair of lamps features a dolphin motif in heavy brass, in both the supports of the electrified "candles", and in the finials, which also incorporate a feathered arrow-shaft motif on the turnscrew.   « Less

1980 Featured is an ornate silver mirror. This was purchased from an estate located in the bay area that had many collectible items purchased in the 1980's.

1980 Featured is an ornate silver mirror. This was purchased from an estate located in the bay area that had many collectible items purchased in the 1980's.   « Less

France 19th century This pair of beautiful lamps features heavy cast brass bases that seem to be Neptune rising from the waves, each highlighted by elegant crystals hanging  More »

France 19th century This pair of beautiful lamps features heavy cast brass bases that seem to be Neptune rising from the waves, each highlighted by elegant crystals hanging from an acanthus leaf bobeche. They may be used with candles or, to provide more light, simply insert the ingenious electrified fixtures (see detail shot).   « Less

Probably Italy Late 19th/early 20th century Pair of beautiful Biedermeyer-style side chairs, with seats upholstered in a pale green striped fabric. Ebonized Prince of Wales  More »

Probably Italy Late 19th/early 20th century Pair of beautiful Biedermeyer-style side chairs, with seats upholstered in a pale green striped fabric. Ebonized Prince of Wales plumes supporting an inlaid crest in the Neo-Classic Italian style. Seat height is 18".   « Less