A few important acquisitions here highlight our Holiday offerings. Could one of these become part of the background for your entertaining or a very special gift?
The charming early Italian capriccio is an oil on canvas within an antique but later frame. A capriccio, of course, is defined as "a whim of expression of fancy". Here a busy port scene is shown with costumed figures at the foreground amongst ancient ruins. Boats are unloaded against the distant village and landscape view. It reminds us of Carthaginian views by Vernet and Lorraine. Overall 36" X 56" including framing.
The Boston Sheraton style sofa is of the semi-antique type with the best of marterials and correct design used throughout. It is in a soft gray-blue damask in older but usable condition. Length 76". A promising value at $750.
The Khiva rug has warm colors and measures 7' 5" X 10' 5". $850.
The French girandoles date from the late 19th or early 20th century and are of high quality. Each of the pair has three lights on trefoil bases with urn form frames. They are done in bronze with cut glass crystals. Electrified, h. 18", w. 11", $895. the pair.
Please note the French marble topped galleried table with drawers and candleslides.The brass gallery is cast as is proper for the period. In the Directoire style, this table was made about 1800-10. Diameter 25".
The blue on white Chinese crackle glazed charger is from the 19th century. Slip glaze foo dogs decorate the center with an iron glaze rim. There is decoration on the reverse as well. D. 14 1/2". $375.
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Best wishes for the Holiday season,
Christine and Bob Robert J. Riesberg Antiques ph: 651 457-1772 Riesberg@eight21.com
