William IV Diminutive Double-Sided Rosewood Bookcase with Exotic Marble Parquetry Top having rectangular top finely inlaid with a geometric parquetry pattern of exotic marbles above open shelving to both sides, the ends simulated as gilt-tooled leather book spines flanked by reeded column supports, raised on a square plinth base, early 19th century height 30 1/2 inches, width 25 inches, depth 16 1/2 inches
English Regency Caned Library Chair having removable brass-mounted candle stand and circular wood tray, the chair with caned seat, back, and sides, fitted with later tufted brown leather cushions, raised on turned baluster legs ending in brass casters, circa 1825, exhibiting the robust yet refined design characteristic of Regency library or campaign-style furniture height 38 inches, width 26 inches, depth 26 inches
Italian Rococo Polychrome-Painted Commode with Faux Marble Top having serpentine rectangular top painted to simulate variegated marble above two long drawers decorated with floral sprays and scrollwork on a pale green ground, framed by molded borders and shaped apron; raised on cabriole legs, 18th century height 35 inches, width 48 inches, depth 20 inches
Louis XV Provincial Carved Walnut Commode having serpentine plank top above two long drawers with molded panels and brass rococo handles, shaped apron carved with scrolling foliage, cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes, and sides with molded and pierce-carved panels, 18th Century height 36 1/2 inches, width 50 inches, depth 25 inches
George I Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk having rectangular top with feather-banded inlay above a long drawer opening to a fitted writing surface and compartments, over a drawer and arched kneehole recess fitted with a cupboard door flanked by three drawers to each side, large brass side handles, raised on bracket feet, early 18th century height 32 1/2 inches, width 32 inches, depth 21 inches Provenance: Apter-Fredericks, London
Louis XV Walnut Games Table with Tooled Leather Top having shaped square top inset with a red tooled leather playing surface above a carved frieze fitted with four concealed gaming drawers, raised on cabriole legs with acanthus-carved knees and scroll feet, 18th century height 28 inches, width 33 inches, depth 33 inches
Set of Four Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Chairs each with arched and molded crest rail carved with foliate motifs above a serpentine padded back and seat, upholstered in a cream checker-patterned fabric, raised on cabriole legs with floral-carved knees and scroll feet, 18th century height 39 inches, width 23 inches, depth 19 inches
Swedish Gustavian Sixteen-Light Crystal Chandelier with Cobalt Glass Centers impressive sixteen-light chandelier with scrolling gilt-metal arms, each supporting a candle nozzle, surrounding a dramatic pair of deep cobalt-blue glass bowls, the frame richly dressed with strands of faceted crystal drops, prisms, and pendants cascading from the corona to the lower ring, additional cut-crystal swags and pear-form drops accentuate the blue-glass centers and gilt-metal trim, highly decorative and striking chandelier of generous scale, crystal, cobalt glass, and gilt metal, electrified. diameter 32 inches, height 58 inches Provenance: Ronald Phillips Ltd. London 3/17/2000
Pair of English Bobbin-Turned Library Chairs upholstered in Pierre Frey blue and white floral stripe fabric, with turned frames and padded arms, raised on brass casters height 39 inches, width 24 inches, depth 24 inches
English William IV Rosewood Gentleman’s Desk or Library Chair with a curved back, boldly carved arm supports and legs, and brass casters, upholstered in brown leather with nailhead trim, circa 1835 height 23 inches, width 26 inches, depth 20 inches Provenance: Apter-Fredericks, London, 3/20/2000