19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Buffet combines elegance with a soft, casual visual presence making it compatible with a wide variety of interior styles!  The rounded sides belie the measurements, making it more space-friendly than the dimensions would indicate.  Topped with luxuriously veined marble that has been meticulously beveled and...

Antique Brass Inkwell displays a classic shape, and is mounted on chamfered black glass for a tailored elegance.  The glass reservoir insert kept the ink contained, and provided an easy-to-clean vessel.  Perfect for the executive or budding journalist!Circa early 1900sMeasures 3H x 5W x 3.5D

Pair Antique T Delfts Bleu Transferware Vases feature classic windmill scenes on both sides, such that if they are placed in front of a mirror the reflection is just as charming as the front.  Ideal as decorative accents on their own, or with floral and foliage arrangements.  Repaired hairline crack around rim on one vase, sold as is.Circa early 1900sEach...

Vintage Etched Glass Serving Dish features a lovely foliate spray with garlands on three segments of the serving dish, designed to offer guests three different appetizers or after dinner sweets.  The handle at the center comes in handy, as well.Circa early to mid-1900sMeasures 5H x 8 in diameter

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the level of high quality that was attainable by the more humble, rural furniture crafters in France during the period.  Utilizing dense, old-growth oak, they created a neoclassical casework with rectilinear form, then set about adorning it with motifs inspired by...

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Flory Roland (1905-1978) is a splendid view of the quaint little community of Bellecombe in the Savoie region, equidistant from Geneva and Grenoble nestled in a valley of the Alps not too far from the Italian border.  The abrupt elevations of the mountains envelope the little settlement, contrasted with color by the artist...

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Reymen is another example of the artist's excellent landscape work.  Here Reyman has used a gray-toned palette with hues of lavender and blues to capture the majesty of a snow-capped peak serving as a backdrop to a whitewater river fed from melting snow running directly into the foreground.  The composition represents...

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined!  High, S-curved seatbacks with vertical slats conform to one's back in comfort, without horizontal ridges at all in the design.  Generous seat flares out with a trapezoidal shape, again, for...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Board by Dieudonné Jacobs (1887-1967) is a splendid rendition of a stunning vista at dusk during the early fall season in the region around the Ardennes.  Here Jacobs has used deft brush strokes to indicate movement from the constant breezes in the area, with a misty haze over the rolling hillside in the background. ...

Vintage Venetian Glass ~ Ruby Swan is an elegant expression of artwork from the master glass makers of Venice!  The amazing application of colored glass into the sculpture remains a mystery to most, with the elegant and graceful lines of the swan appropriately expressed in the design.  Perfect for jewelry or what-nots on your vanity or bedside, or just as...

Pair 18th Century Framed Oil Paintings by P. J. Boquet (1751-1817)

Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme.  Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 13H x 8 in diameter

Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme.  Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 11.5H x 8.5 in diameter

Framed Pastel by Garstin Cox (1892-1933) is a charming vertical pastoral composition with an inviting path through an old-growth forest, with just the hint of cottages in the distance.  The pastels used are a challenging medium, but when done well produce amazing effect.  This work survives in its original frame and glass covering to protect the surface...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) is a captivating work depicting the Ourthe River valley.  Wurth has created an excellent rendition of the scene using a blue-gray palette to portray a misty morning, and one can almost sense the movement of the water traversing through the foreground.  Survives in its original gold...

19th Century Copper & Brass Teapot was hand-made to last for decade after decade, and built so it could be periodically refurbished and repaired, good for another decade or two each time!  The combination of brass lid knob and swiveling handle contrasts nicely with the copper body, which was hand-dovetailed and soldered for generations of usage!Circa...

19th Century Brass Tea Kettle is a charming reminder of a bygone era, when vessels such as this were hand-made by metal smiths trained in their skills by their forefathers.  Note the hand-soldered seams and hand-hammered rivets.  An intriguing onion dome shape has been hammered into the handle designed to isolate the user's hands from the hot vessel when...

Antique Hand-Painted Frosted Glass Flower Vase features a graceful, elegant shape inspired by ancient Greek architecture, and was embellished by a talented artist with rich lavender, white and gold paint in a wonderful Art Deco interpretation of vines and berry clusters.  Perfect for adding a finishing touch to your decor!Circa 1920sMeasures 12H x 4.5 in...

19th Century French Faience Hand-Painted Petite Jardiniere from Rouen exhibits a wonderfully colorful and charming example of the exquisite porcelains coming from the region over the past several centuries!  The shape is reminiscent of a shield motif, with the scrollworks enhanced by the painted adornment.  Rich coloration typical of provincial French...

19th Century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) displays the artist's talents in emulating the style that glorified rural life during the waning years of the 19th century.  Cast in spelter and given a patinaed multi-hued bronze finish, it is set upon a turned wood base faux-painted to look like rouge marble.  The sculpture depicts a...

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Vases ~ Jardinieres are perfect for outdoors or indoors as well!  Classic design dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, with an inverted bell shape which transitions into a flared and squared base.  Cast in solid iron to last for centuries!Circa 1870sEach measures 22H x 15 in diameter

Antique Wedgwood Blue & White Platter features a classic natural theme rendered in a rich cobalt blue to contrast beautifully with the white porcelain.  The Wedgwood story began in 1759, when Josiah Wedgwood, aged just twenty-nine, started as an independent potter in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. He began to experiment avidly with clay, exploring...

Antique Balance Scale was designed for refined or gourmet cooks for use at home.  It is stamped with "household scales" on one side, and on the other side it's indicated that it is not for commercial use.  A bar holds the sliding weights for convenience in use, and two sizes of pans hold the items to be weighed.   Set on a stamped steel base for stability...

Antique Bronze D'Ore Cherub Statue on Onyx Candlestick celebrates classic beauty! The representation of an innocent cherub clothed in vines and wearing a flower garland and carrying a pan flute shows the figure holding aloft a torchere which leads the eye up to the candle holder.  The gold finish is original and is complemented by the double-tiered onyx...

Antique Cranberry Glass Hand-Cut Crystal Decanter is an exquisite example of a master glass artist!  Using the rich ruby-colored crystal to contrast with the clear crystal, the artisan created facets and segments, enhancing the design with incised patterns, diamond grids and florals with an etched finish.  Original stopper only adds more elegance!Circa...

Framed Mid-Century Modernist Oil Painting by Clebant is a colorful example of the genre, with a peaceful harbor scene outside a quaint old European city with church towers in the misty distance.  The rippled water effect is beautifully painted and reflects the scene above including the puffy white clouds of the sky.  Painted on particle board in its...

PAIR 19th Century Solid Marble Louis XVI Pedestals ~ Columns were designed to provide symmetry while displaying a particularly special work of art, sculpture, vase or other keepsake.  Designed in the neoclassical style, each features a hand-carved double circular row of meandros, or Greek key motifs, and the solid marble columns rest upon a double tier of...

Early 19th Century Framed Lithograph of a work by Sebastian Munster (1488-1522) is a new printing using the original woodcut dating to the 16th century and was, interestingly enough, printed on the back of paper that had already been inscribed with pen and ink (on the other side), which can just be seen in the unpainted areas above the landscape!  The...

19th Century Framed Hand-Colored Lithograph is a splendid rendition of the Grand Canal of Venice near the Church of St. Claire.  Produced for the lucrative French market, during the period it remained fashionable for the affluent to spend time or vacation in storied city which dates back as far as the 10th century BC when the area was inhabited by a...

Antique French White Opaline 'Birdbox' Sugar Cellar by Portieux Vallerysthal is a lovely decorative accessory for your dining enjoyment, and depicts a nesting bird with finely detailed pattern on the entire exterior surface.Circa 1920sMeasures 5H x 4 in diameter

Antique French White Opaline Flower Vase features a beautiful embossed pattern all around with a pleasing bell shape and flared rim.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12H x 6.5 in diameter

19th Century Hand-Blown Liegoise Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern was a combination of decorative accessory and essential nighttime companion back in the day!  Etched with the company's name on the top of the chimney, it features an intricate brass cap and mantel holder that fits on the opulent blue opaline base, elegantly crafted and colored to create room...

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bud Vase continues the centuries-old traditions of fine glass blowing from the master artisans of Murano in the lagoons of Venice.  Elegant shape and two-toned glass create visual interest even without a fresh flower in it!Circa mid-1900sMeasures 9.5H x 2.5 in diameter

Pair 18th Century Carved Wood Angels are a remarkable work of devotion, with a serene countenance imparted by the sculptor onto the faces of both angels.  One, with wings outspread, gestures as if speaking to the other, whose wings are folded.  The angels appear on puffs of clouds, with turned wood bases.  Remnants of the original finish are still...

Antique Oil Painting on Board by H. G. Ontrop (1880-1955) is a slightly more impressionistic work than typical for the artist, with wispy brush strokes and exquisite command of the color palette that is a trademark of his work.  The bustling seaside city of Rotterdam is depicted, with a barge and launches plowing the waters besieged by sea gulls.  In the...