Italian Neoclassical Tole Obelisk Lavabo

Pair of silvered and engraved mirror obelisk lamps, each one of typical form with dual inset (mirrored front and back) neoclassical engraved mirrored panels. Measures 20" high to top...

Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Pedestal with Marbled Agateware-Style Lacquer A striking Neoclassical display pedestal by Maitland-Smith, handmade in the Philippines during the late 20th century. Its tall, architectural form is covered in a richly patterned, hand-decorated lacquer finish recalling the swirling surfaces of European agateware and French Aputware pottery. The decorative treatment combines a warm amber-gold ground with irregular brown and umber lines arranged in concentric, rippling patterns. Changing direction from one panel to another, the design suggests sections cut from marbled clay, dramatically figured root wood, or geological strata. Multiple layers of clear lacquer give the surface depth and a luminous, almost glazed appearance. This finish relates visually to terre mêlée, or “mixed earth,” the technique associated with Aptware pottery...

Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music Museum mounted as a table top sculpture Italy, 1960s The exquisite beaut...

Italian Rustic Neoclassical Hanging Rifle Cabinet in Fruitwood and Brass, circa 1950s A distinctive Italian rustic revival hanging rifle cabinet, crafted in fruitwood with brass fit...