A delightful Chinese export mug in the shape of a barrel. It is covered in polychrome enamels. The top has a trellis diaper-floral border above the scrolling. [Read more…]
Chinese Export Mug #39
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A wonderful Chinese export mug decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. It has a precise rope and ring band with gold highlights. The wave of disconnected flowers under the band is beautiful. [Read more…]
Empire Table with Shaped Top
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
An incredible, Empire table with marble top. This beautiful piece has a wonderful Empire pedestal that is covered in flame mahogany veneers. Look closed at the applied decoration at the center of the pedestal. What detail! [Read more…]
Pair of Imari Vases
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A striking pair of Imari vases features bold decorations. This beautiful pair of vases really catches the eye at 11 5/8” tall and 6 ½” in diameter. Look closely at the decorations. [Read more…]
Small Virginia Bench
May 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
“What a cool bench!” These words just don’t do this piece justice. First, it is the overall shape and design. The clipped corners are extremely rare in a bench. Made for function over form, it is very unusual for a bench maker to spend time on details and this piece has them in spades. [Read more…]
Imari Vase by Fukagawa
May 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A strikingly decorated Imari vase. Adorned in classic Imari colors, the quality of the art on this piece is amazing. Featuring four panels filled with flora to the gold overlays, this piece has it all. [Read more…]
A Pair of Barrel Boxes
May 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A lovely pair of Chinese export barrel boxes. Decorated in the rose medallion palette, each barrel has raised points as well. Both pieces show a bit of use but are in excellent condition. [Read more…]
Walnut Virginia Chest
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A lovely, solid walnut, four drawer chest of drawers from Virginia. Made during the end of the 18th century, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it is made out of walnut and has yellow pine as a secondary wood. Made to compete with mahogany pieces, the cabinet maker was careful to select a light walnut and made the piece with the refinements one normally associates with mahogany. [Read more…]
