Bronze and blue glass chandelier, having four patterned blue glass shades and leaded blue glass center, suspended from decorative chains accented with pierced rosette segments, and an acanthus style canopy. Electrified. Approximately 29 1/2" H x 24" dia. Shades – 8 1/2" H. Probably American, circa 1900. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some oxidation […]
Lot 1111: 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chandelier # 2
Ornate late 19th century gilt bronze 30-light gasolier or chandelier, now wired for electricity, from a historic late 19th century mansion (the companion chandelier is also offered in this auction). Acanthus canopy with scrolling tendrils and acanthus overlaid branches supporting 12 candle arms, with leaf and fruit drop ornaments and prisms. 39" H x 55" […]
Lot 1109: 4 Louis XVI style giltwood chairs
Four Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs with ribbon carved crests, oval ribbon molded backs with upholstery depicting figures in floral-framed medallions. The motif is repeated in the needlepoint on the seats, which have rounded fronts and upholstery over the rails. Turned fluted legs with rosette blocks at tops and narrow rounded, tapering feet. 37 […]
Lot 1110: 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chandelier #1
Ornate late 19th century gilt bronze 30-light gasolier or chandelier, now wired for electricity, from a historic late 19th century mansion (the companion chandelier is also offered in this auction). Acanthus canopy with scrolling tendrils and acanthus overlaid branches supporting 12 candle arms, with leaf and fruit drop ornaments and prisms. 39" H x 55" […]
Lot 1108: Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror by Uthmanor of Nashville
Rococo style giltwood mirror, benchmade by the Uthmanor Shop of Nashville. Scroll and foliate carved and pierced crest and frame enclosing a beveled rectangular mirror. Paper label en verso for "The Uthman's, Nashville Tennessee, Antiques Restored, Authentic Reproductions." 50" H x 27" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. John M. Tudor, Nashville, TN. Note: The […]
Lot 1107: Asian Samurai Box & Shrine Portal
Two (2) Asian decorative items. 1st item: Japanese lacquer Hakko Bako Samurai box, black lacquer with gilt tin corner guards, the lift-top lid topped with model of Samurai helmet and armor. Old felt lining to interior. 9" H x 9" W x 6" D. 2nd item: Southeast Asian carved hardwood shrine portal. 9 1/2" H […]
Lot 1106: 4 Japanese and English Imari items inc. Punch Bowl
1st item: Japanese Imari porcelain punch bowl, the exterior painted with floral and foliate cartouche decoration, the interior with seight alternating panels including bird on branch and foo dog/dragon decoration with a central design of a traditional flower, the rim floral cartouche decoration on a blue diaper ground and the foot with blue fret decoration. […]
Lot 1104: 6 Asian Works of Art, incl. Mughal Paintings
Six (6) Asian works of art, including watercolor on silk painting, Indian School Mughal paintings, and horse woodblock prints. 1st item: Watercolor on silk painting of a woman appearing to give instruction to six younger women, all in an outdoor setting. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame with pierced geometric decorations. Sight […]
Lot 1101: Chinese Jade Ruyi Scepter
Large Chinese carved white jade Ruyi scepter, the head with carved longevity symbol flanked by bats and lotus decoration and the handle with Chinese character and peach decoration. 9 1/2" L. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with small natural fissure and russet inclusions to tip of handle.
Lot 1099: 4 Chinese Jade pcs., incl. Carved Jade Figural Bru
Four (4) Chinese jade items, including figural brush rest, plaques, snuff bottle. 1st item: Carved white jade figural brush rest, depicting swans atop lily pads with a scrolling foliate canopy. 1 3/4" H x 7 1/8" W. 19th century. 2nd item: Pale celadon oval plaque with incised dragon decoration and mounted into a gilt metal […]