Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Monumental Mid century (1950´s-60´s) Finial Shaped Designer Table Lamp Made of Walnut with a Brass Plated Base

American
Found in N.Y.
57.5 inches tall overall
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18th Century Portrait Etching of Berninus Pictor, Sculptor and Architect, after the drawing by Salvator Rosa.

This Print was Executed in 1764 by the famous British Print Maker, James Basire.
An identical version is featured at the British Museum.
Image size: 12 inches by 9.75 inches
Mat size: 17.5 inches by 15 inches

Collectible Late 19th to Early 20th Century Painted Wood Child´s Rocking Chair

24.5 inches tall overall
15.75 inches wide
22 inches deep overall

Solid Oak French Provincial Single Drawer Two Tier Side Table found in France

Circa 1910-1920
29 inches tall
18.5 inches wide
15 inches deep

Thursday, August 21, 2014

1960´s bronze Finished Brutalist Style Mirror and Coordinating Wall Sconces made of Resin. In the Manner of Paul Evans

Made in N.Y.
Sconces are sold separately and can coordinate with the previous mirror featured as well.
Mirror dimensions: 29 inches long and 16.75 inches wide.
Sconce dimensions: 11.5 inches long, 7.25 inches wide and 4 inches deep from wall.
New Arrival

Quality Classically Designed Brass Six Sided Lantern with Glass Panels and Three Lights

Length (drop with chain and canopy): 32 inches
Diameter: 12.25 inches
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Monumental Pair of Vintage (1940-50´s) Gold Leafed Metal and Carved Wood Wheat Sheaf Designed Candle Sconces from Italy

Can be electrified.
Length: 30 inches
Width: 14.5 inches
Depth from wall: 7 inches
New Arrival

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Serge Roche Designed Torchiere Palm Tree Floor Lamp made of Plaster and Resin, reinforced with metal. Made by Sirmos, N.Y. 1970´s

Based on the original 1930's Design from Paris which fetches up to $ 27 000
Height: 72.5 inches
Base: 18 inches in diameter
Top: 21 inches in diameter
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1980´s Karl Springer Influenced Custom Made Faux Concrete Credenza with Lacquered Grey Door Panels

Provenance: Prominent upstate New York Estate.
60 inches long
20 inches deep
31 inches tall
New Arrival

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Original Period Cubist Charcoal Sketch Depicting a Female Figure by Clara Nelson (a.k.a. C.K. Nelson). Rochester, N.Y. Deceased.

Stamped from her estate verso.
Frame size: 24 inches by 19 inches
Image size: 16 inches by 11.25 inches
Note. Auction records and personal information about this artist are obscure.
She has been sold through galleries for the most part. We found one auction record for Dec 14, 1995 at Opfer Auctions in Maryland at $ 1350.
Also, there is mention of her exhibiting at The Rochester Memorial Art Gallery in 1938. Refer to an article in "The Alfred Sun" June 16, 1938. More information to follow.
New Arrival
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Friday, July 11, 2014

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Sculptural Relief "Brutalist" Style Mixed Media Painting by Peter Dunn. Dated 1971

This work exhibits a great exploration of various shapes, texture and color.
30.5 inches by 30.5 inches
New arrival
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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Mid Century Pastel on Paper Titled: "Girl with Apples" by Phyllis Hipwell Janes

Biography: Born in Alliston, Ontario in 1905 and died in Ontario in 1990. She earned a B.A. from the University of Toronto and then studied for two years at the Ontario College of Art under Arthur Lismer and A.Y. Jackson. Jane´s chalk drawings were exhibited in 1950 at the Picture Loan Society. Her subjects included children, street scenes and barnyard life.
She became a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Art in 1952 and joined The Ontario Society of Artists in 1958. Her work was exhibited at the Royal Canadian Academy, the Canadian Group of Painters, the Montreal Spring Shows, the Art Gallery of Ontario, at Victoria College and elsewhere.
Her work has been acquired in private and public collections across Canada.
This piece has been in my private collection for 20 years. It was the first of three that I had purchased.
Image Size: 26 inches by 20.5 inches
Frame Size: 29.5 inches by 24 
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Friday, May 23, 2014

Mid Century Oil on Canvas board Semi Abstract Male Nude by H. Coulter. Signed and Dated, 1953

This piece has been in my personal collection for 20 years.
Image size:23.75 inches by 17.75 inches.
Frame size:28.75 inches by 22.75 inches.
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Monday, May 5, 2014

Rare Mid to Late 19th Century Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk with two drawers and featuring its original coordinating stool

The legs of both pieces fold and collapse for compact travel. Its rich and superbly executed carvings feature stylized Dragons, Winged Insects, and Various other forms of Iconography.
Faux Bamboo Carved Edges Frame each Profile and add to its timeless appeal.
Desk pictures:

The desk and stool were acquired by a British couple while stationed in China and have been passed down 4 generations to the current family member residing in Toronto.

The desk measures 29.75 inches long, 20 inches deep and 25 inches tall.
The stool measures 18 inches long, 14 inches deep and 15 inches tall.
Stool pictures:

Note: The desk is more walnut in color but the camera makes it appear more red. SOLD

Thursday, May 1, 2014

1970's Trio of Brutalist Torch Cut Brass and Copper Wall Hanging Sculptures in the Manner of Tom A. Greene or Curtis Jere


The largest piece is signed at the back as indicated in the last photo. "Jara"?
It measures 42.5 inches long, 28 inches tall and 6.5 inches deep (from wall).
The smaller sculpture to the left (1rst pic) is 19 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide and 4 inches deep.
The smaller sculpture to the right (1rst pic) is 17 inches wide, 17 inches tall and 4 inches deep.



Friday, April 25, 2014

Sublime Mid Century Pair of Tri Colored Murano Table Lamps Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. "Fasce Verticali" Style. 1950´s-60´s, Murano, Italy.

Cobalt, Emerald and Casis colored glass mounted on Brass & Black Metal
Bases (All original). Cleaned & Rewired.
Shades are not included.
41 inches tall to top of harp.
32 inches tall to base of socket.
7 inches diameter base.
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