Posts Tagged ‘Rare’
I Always Prefer a Treat….
“Predictive Dream XXXIV” by Katsuyo Aoki, Japan, 2012 Japan 2012 Each unique “skull” in the Predictive Dream Series is made of cast porcelain with white glaze and comes with the Plexi wall-mounting box and certificate of authenticity. Since her first solo exhibition in 2001 at Gallery LE DECO in Tokyo, Aoki has gone on to…
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Pair of Colorful Striped Vintage Armchairs by Mauro Oliveira Italy and USA Circa 1970 & Updated 2012 A pair of vintage fiberglass armchairs originally Sergio Mazza and updated with colorful vinyl striped by Brazilian artist, Mauro Oliveira. Mauro has named this unique pair of chairs — Hard Candy. Each piece is coated…
Read MoreCharles II Japanned Cabinet on Stand
A Rare Charles II Black & Gilt Japanned Cabinet With Original Gilding Britain CIRCA 1685 The arched crest surmounted above the two door cabinet decorated with pavilions and figures in a river landscape, opening to a fitted interior of ten variously sized drawers; raised on a stand having an elaborately carved apron incorporating foliate and…
Read MoreMaison Jansen Pair of Red Velvet & Gold Leaf Leg Chairs
MAISON JANSEN 1940s pair of red velvet and gold leaf leg chairs Maison Jansen (House of Jansen) was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen and continuing in practice until 1989. Jansen is considered the first truly global design firm, serving clients in Europe, Latin America, North America and the…
Read MoreA Pair of 19th century French Chenets (Andirons).
A Highly Unusual and Unique Pair of 19th c. Brass and Iron Crowing Rooster (“Coqs Saluaient”) Brass and Iron Andirons, also called firedogs, andiers, and chenets. Most cultures embrace the Rooster as a solar symbol, and a sign of illumination, with the exception of the Nordic and Celtic cultures. Celtic and Norse lore describe the…
Read MoreRare Silver Crab Boxes
1950s Rare Silver Crab Boxes. Whimsical, ornate and unusual this set of rare silver crab boxes were made in Spain. Perfect for a seaside bungalow, the largest crab is 8.5 inches long. Mantiques Modern 146 West 22nd St. New York, NY, 10011 212.206.1494 E-Mail: info@mantiquesmodern.com
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