Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.   
  Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Antiques  

 

Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America,Inc.         

 




   Here are two of our most recent purchases now available to you.
   Above, a well detailed Rococo console, French, mid 18th century, with the stretcher mounted with a pierced shell is held by scrolling legs below a reticulated frieze with flowers, shell-work, and tendrils. The beautiful rouge marble top, veined with white and grays, conforms to the serpentine outlined base with a bold, molded rim. H. 35", w. 45", d. 23".
    Below and at the header, a French 18th century trumeaux in soft blue-gray paint and gilt with a  Louis XVI looking glass bound atop by a deep cove cornice, vertical panels and carved foliate corners. H. 60.5", w. 54".

 


 

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In faux marble paint, this 18th or early 19th century petite console is a colorful piece with strong architectural aspects. The case is formed with squared and canted corners on a paneled apron with a central paneled drawer over a mid-mold , all on carved legs with bracelets. Rare small scale and minimal depth.  H. 34.5", w. 21.5", d. 10". $1550.


  The 18th century Delft jar is in the early baluster form. With raised decoration, the vase stands 7.5", the overall height is 20" in this later lamp form.  $390.    

  Chinese export, circa 1790 with gilt sprigs on a cobalt blue ground around floral medallions and an interior with diaperwork and medallions in a  bordered rim. Minor hairlines do not detract from this porcelain beauty. . Width 12". $355.


 
Please call or email with your thoughts and needs. We enjoy hearing from you  and will do our best to tempt you will new arrivals each week. Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.

We look forward to hearing from you. 
Bob Riesberg    
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques  

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