Bronze Sculpture by artist Walter Lenck, bronze, Roman soldier leading two chained bulls. This compelling bronze was sculpted by Walter Lenck circa 1890. The bronze retains its original green-brown patina. The richly-veined marble base was cut to shape with molded sides. Measures overall 13 inches long by 11 inches wide by 16 inches high.
American Aesthetic Movement Portfolio Easel Ebonized Cherry c1880. This rare Aesthetic Movement Portfolio Easel was all hand carved and inlaid with box wood. The top carving depicts a heron standing in a marsh. This antique easel adjusts up and down to accommodate larger and small paintings. The bottom section drops down to hold works on paper or board. This easel measures 84 inches high by 40 inches at the base. The portfolio holder measures 28 inches outside and will hold works up to 26 inches inside. Mint original condition.
Early William Spratling taxco silver knife with rosewood handle 1931 to 1933. This is a very rare piece of William Spratling Mexican silver it has his earliest hallmark. See William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance Page 255 to see this early mark and read more about this period of Spratling silver. Measures 6 and three quarter inches long. The rosewood handle has silver banding all around in two places. The William Spratling mark has Taxco next to it and the other side is stamped 920. This came to us from an Old Lyme Connecticut estate. Very good condition with some minor use wear and slight scratches which is to be expected from a early piece.
Antique Northern European Vegetable Herb tub or flower bucket. The color of this antique market bucket is to die for. It is a rare beautiful muted rose pink color like one sees in the South of France. This antique bucket measures 27 long, 14 inches wide, and 10 inches high. Stamped Fries on the bottom. C1900 Shipping extra.
American Art Pottery by Rookwood artist Albert R. Valentien art pottery centerpiece. This Rookwood Art Pottery centerpiece is signed by the artist "Albert R. Valentien". Valentien was one of the early Rookwood Pottery artists. This piece has not repairs or breaks. There are areas where the glaze has pigment separation which we show in the photographs provided. This is a rare piece that measures 14 inches long and 9 and one half inches to the top of is top handle extension 6 inches wide. Dates from around 1887. The design depicts leaves and berries
