Very Nostalgic opportunity, memories of a wintery childhood past. America’s fondest childhood memories conjure up this remarkable Pair (2) of old, plump delightfully vintage and lively Mr. and Ms. snowman. They have been masterfully created long ago as cast iron lanterns and their brilliant vibrant hand painted colors spread cheerful wishes. This old vintage American...

From Spain’s Catalan Modernist Furniture Maker Joan Busquets Studio & Workshop A Unique work of Cabinetry Art. JOAN BUSQUETS I (Barcelona, 1874-1949). Modernist Cabinet and Desk, ca. 1898. Modernist desk and cabinet finely crafted from walnut wood with golden polychrome and pyrography. Keyholes, handles and decorative appliques in golden brass. Signed on the front in...

Nostalgic opportunity. America’s friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas – the jolly man standing 15 inches tall clutching his mischievous elf helpers, gifts, and a musical instrument destined for some lucky child. A rare early American whimsical hand cast iron sculpture remarkably still exhibiting its original hand painted colors of red, blue, cream white, green, and...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels An unusual fine old Japanese hand carved wooden fish sculpture -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. It is signed in red lacquer on one side. Fine original patina. Originally talismans, today these antique works of art serve as wonderful decorative sculptures. Dimensions: 18 inches in length Provenance:...

Here’s a one of a kind treasure from the south pacific coming from our private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved Ceremonial Figure called a Duka, circa 1925. It is carved in an extremely hard wood and features an unusual extended conical head, a hand woven loin cloth and fine...