Exquisitely hand carved walnut panel from the 1800's. The Renaissance styling includes a scrolling floral foliate motif, on a finely textured ground, with a shield and fleur  More »

Exquisitely hand carved walnut panel from the 1800's. The Renaissance styling includes a scrolling floral foliate motif, on a finely textured ground, with a shield and fleur de lis, fabulous! I particularly love the two massive blossoms at the top of the panel. Condition is excellent. These very rare, now impossible for me to get (I grabbed up every single one I could find!), were used in chateaux wall paneling and as parts of fine furniture. Dimensions: 21" high, 14.5" wide, with a total depth of approximately 3/4". It's ready to hang in your chateau. I've got one on a library wall, and it lends incomparable depth and beauty to the entire room. Item ID: 531   « Less

Absolute masterpiece! Superb Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural panel in perfect condition. Please don't buy this. It's hanging in my library and looks  More »

Absolute masterpiece! Superb Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural panel in perfect condition. Please don't buy this. It's hanging in my library and looks magnificent ;) This monster is nearly 44" long, 13.75" high and very deep; 4". The central cartouche a sublime confection of floral elements. The twining foliate decoration extending from the cartouche are strewn with floral bouquets. The panel is bordered in a frame like pattern. These are very rare; nearly impossible to find. These panels once graced furniture pieces and walls in chateaux.   « Less

Over 30 turquoise glass beads embellish this wonderful and rare Anglo-Indian inkstand and tray. Made of rosewood, decorated with brass, ivory or bone inlay and studded with  More »

Over 30 turquoise glass beads embellish this wonderful and rare Anglo-Indian inkstand and tray. Made of rosewood, decorated with brass, ivory or bone inlay and studded with "gems", this piece has a large fitted cut glass ink bottle. Condition is good; some age related hairlines in the ivory, a turquoise replaced or missing in a couple of spots, and a piece of ivory or two is slightly warped. Dating from the mid-1800s this is a rare collector piece, don't miss it! Anglo-Indian Antique Rosewood Inkstand & Tray Ca 1845   « Less

Fabulous antique French box decorated elaborately with pique, pearl borders, enamel cabochons and a fine enamel cartouche, a portrait medallion. The interior of the box is  More »

Fabulous antique French box decorated elaborately with pique, pearl borders, enamel cabochons and a fine enamel cartouche, a portrait medallion. The interior of the box is lined with wood; for cigarettes, tobacco? It's large, 5" long, so I think it is not a snuff box. The bronze dore body is machine decorated. Condition is good; the inside clasp is broken. There are some minor losses to enamel and pique. The box is not signed, other than marked "Made in France" on the bottom. The work is fine quality, including of course, the pearls lining the top. So it is likely of sevres or Limoges manufacture. Circa late 1800's.   « Less

Charming little Palais Royale style sewing etui, actually made of foiled card, in very good condition. It is decorated with brass fittings and mounts, and 4 vere eglomise  More »

Charming little Palais Royale style sewing etui, actually made of foiled card, in very good condition. It is decorated with brass fittings and mounts, and 4 vere eglomise portraits. Inside, there are some of the doubtless original contents; always so much fun with these little antique collectables. These include a black glass button, sewing bits and bobs, a wood thread winder, steel button hook, a small wooden cotton reel, a shell, cow bone file and a brass thimble. Circa 1870, this is adorable!   « Less

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.278, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.278, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Khurasan, Medium:Bronze - Silver, The inlay technique developed rapidly from the twelfth century under the Seldjuks in Khurasan and the Ghaznavids and Ghurids in Afghanistan. This elaborate rectangular bronze tray has a wide lip and a shallow octagonal central recess. The centre displays a silver inlaid medallion of interlaced strapwork flanked by a pair of bands of kufic on a scrolling ground. The rim has bands of cursive calligraphy interspersed with roundels composed of rosettes and scrolling split- palmette spandrels. This wonderfully crafted object would make an excellent addition to any collection   « Less

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.279, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.279, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Khurasan, Medium:Bronze - Silver, The inlay technique developed rapidly from the twelfth century under the Seldjuks in Khurasan and the Ghaznavids and Ghurids in Afghanistan. This elaborate rectangular bronze tray has a wide lip and a shallow octagonal central recess. The centre displays a silver inlaid medallion of interlaced strapwork flanked by a pair of bands of kufic on a scrolling ground. The rim has bands of cursive calligraphy interspersed with roundels composed of rosettes and scrolling split-palmette spandrels. This wonderfully crafted object would make an excellent addition to any collection.   « Less

Over 150 years old and of surpassing excellence! This brise Vernis Martin fan is a very rare find indeed. The front is hand painted with a busy town scene, the reverse with  More »

Over 150 years old and of surpassing excellence! This brise Vernis Martin fan is a very rare find indeed. The front is hand painted with a busy town scene, the reverse with two pastoral views. One is a breathtaking courtship vignette, the other a country manor, with coach and figures in the foreground. Each pastoral cartouche set within exquisite floral swags and upon a finely detailed ground. The ivory blades are decorated with Chinoiserie. The head riveted with gorgeous and glistening crystal cabochons. Superb artistry and excellent condition, with the original ribbon! Amazing addition to the finest collection.   « Less

Kashkul (Begging Bowl for a Dervish) - DV.529, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 10.25" (26.0cm) high x, 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashkul, Medium:  More »

Kashkul (Begging Bowl for a Dervish) - DV.529, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 10.25" (26.0cm) high x, 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashkul, Medium: Coco-de-Mer, Condition: Very Fine, The coco-de-mer is known for its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties as detailed in the legends of Southeast Asia. The extraordinary sea journey of the coco-de-mer, from its native Seychelles to washing up on the coast of the Persian Gulf, soon became a metaphor in Iran for the dervish's spiritual journey and the appropriate material for a dervish’s begging bowl.   « Less

Marble Inscribed Pillar - SF.045, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions:37.50" (95.3cm) high x 17.50" (44.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Marble Inscribed Pillar - SF.045, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions:37.50" (95.3cm) high x 17.50" (44.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Marble.   « Less