Victorian
Men’s Table Shaving Mirror
Cast & Painted Iron
England, circa 1840s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 20.5 inches Width: 13.25 inches Depth: 6.25 inches
ABOUT
This striking English Victorian table shaving mirror is a superb example of craftsmanship, its design unmistakably serving a practical yet symbolic purpose: a shaving mirror for a man, possibly for use by a military officer. Its purpose becomes clearer upon examining its design, which pays tribute to the military might and glory of the British Empire. The mirror is housed within an elegant oval frame made from cast and cold-painted iron, topped with the iconic British Royal Crown. Flanking the mirror’s frame are gracefully curved banners, adding a sense of grandeur. The frame itself is supported by a composition of crossed axes, swords, and elements of knightly armor, including cuirasses and helmets, symbolizing valor and strength. To further enhance its regal appearance, the entire frame is adorned with intricate floral garlands, creating a harmonious blend of martial honor and decorative elegance.
$2,200
English Victorian
Table Mirror
Silvered Brass
ca. 1880s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 16.2 inches Width: 15 inches Depth: 12.5 inches Mirror diameter: 15 inches
ABOUT
This exquisite English Victorian table mirror showcases timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The mirror is framed in a frame of a round design, adorned with delicate brass spheres that enhance its graceful aesthetic. Resting on two large, detailed waterfowl paws, the frame evokes a sense of nature's beauty, while the ornate support at the back adds an extra layer of sophistication. The support is exceptionally complex in its design, offering both stability and an artistic flair. The mirror retains its original beveled-edge glass, providing a pristine reflection that complements its antique charm. This piece is a remarkable example of Victorian artistry and attention to detail, combining functionality with beauty in perfect harmony.
$1,500
Spanish Colonial ~ Baroque
Mirror or Picture Frame
Carved Relief Wood
XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) Width: 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) Depth: 2 inches (5.08 cm)
ABOUT FRAME
This exquisite Spanish Colonial-era picture or mirror frame showcases a captivating design, characterized by its intricately carved foliage relief set into rich, tropical dark wood. The frame features remnants of old gesso, adding a touch of historical authenticity and charm. An antique mirror has been carefully inserted into the frame, enhancing its vintage appeal. Originating from South America, and likely crafted in Colombia during the 18th century, this piece is a remarkable example of the period’s craftsmanship. It remains in excellent antique condition, with only minor wear consistent with its age, making it a truly unique and valuable addition to any collection.
$6,000
Spanish Colonial ~ Baroque
Picture Frame
Carved Wood
XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 27.5 inches (69.85 cm) Width: 21.75 inches (55.25 cm) Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
ABOUT FRAME
This exquisite Spanish Colonial Baroque picture frame is a masterful example of 18th-century South American craftsmanship. Crafted from rich, solid wood, the frame showcases a deeply carved geometric motif that intertwines with ornate floral elements at each corner, reflecting the intricate and elaborate style typical of the Baroque period. The craftsmanship reveals a meticulous attention to detail, with each carved section demonstrating the skill and artistry of its creator. The frame has retained traces of its original gilding, a once opulent layer of gold that would have lent a dazzling, luxurious quality to the piece. This gilding is complemented by remnants of blue paint, which likely once provided a vibrant and regal contrast to the gold. The combination of these elements suggests that the frame was not only functional but also a statement of opulence and artistic taste. Originating from South America, this piece embodies the fusion of European Baroque influences with local artistic traditions, resulting in a frame that is both culturally significant and visually striking. The preservation of the gilding and paint, albeit faded, adds to the historical value of the frame, offering a glimpse into the decorative arts of the colonial era. Its grandeur and historical significance make it a treasured artifact, reflecting the rich artistic heritage and craftsmanship of 18th-century Spanish Colonial South America.
$8,000
Continental Baroque
Picture Frame
Gilt Wood | Heavy Carved Foliage
XIX Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm) Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm) Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
ABOUT
A magnificent Continental Baroque gilt wood frame, exquisitely adorned with intricate carvings of lush foliage. Originating from Europe during the early 19th century, this piece showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and includes an antique mirror insert. Remarkably preserved in excellent antique condition, displaying graceful signs of age and use that add to its allure.
$4,500
South American Baroque
Picture Frame
Giltwood | Heavy Carved Openwork
XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm) Width: 18 in (45.72 cm) Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
ABOUT
During the South American Baroque period, a meticulously crafted giltwood frame adorned with intricate carved openwork emerged as a masterpiece. Originating in 18th-century South America, this piece remains remarkably preserved, showcasing its antique allure with dignified signs of age and historical use.
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$4,900
Spanish Colonial
Baroque
Picture Frame
Giltwood | Heavy Carved Foliage
XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 29 in (73.66 cm) Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm) Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
ABOUT FRAME
Magnificent Spanish Colonial Baroque giltwood picture frame, exquisitely adorned with intricate hand-carved foliage that has been meticulously gilded. Its elaborate scrolls, delicate leaves, and blooming floral motifs epitomize the opulence of the Baroque era, rendering it ideal for showcasing a masterpiece or embellishing a mirror. This piece stands as a superb testament to its historical period, boasting remarkable antique condition with expected signs of age and use, further enhancing its allure and authenticity.
$18,000
Continental Tropical Baroque
Wood Frame
XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm) Width: 26 in (66.04 cm) Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
ABOUT
A magnificent Continental Tropical Baroque heavy solid wood frame, meticulously carved by a master artisan, showcases opulent foliage in exquisite detail. Originating from 18th century Europe, this piece exemplifies the epitome of Baroque craftsmanship. It remains in remarkable antique condition, bearing the dignified patina of its age and history, yet retaining its splendor and allure.
$13,500
Baroque
Framed Mirror
Carved and Giltwood
Spain, XVIII Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm) Width: 35 in (88.9 cm) Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
ABOUT
During the Spanish Baroque period of the 18th century, artisans crafted this monumental mirror frame from intricately carved wood, adorned with partial gilding that reflects the opulence and artistic finesse of the era. The frame, a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of its time, remains in remarkable antique condition, showcasing a patina that speaks of its age and history. Despite showing signs of wear consistent with its age and previous use, the frame retains its grandeur and elegance, making it not just a functional object but also a piece of historical and artistic significance. This exquisitely elegant frame would ideally complement and enhance the presentation of a significant painting.
$18,000
American Southwest olk Art
Frame
Wood with Porcelain and Metal Elements
18th Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 37 in (93.98 cm) Width: 23 in (58.42 cm) Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
ABOUT
This exquisite piece of American Southwest Folk Art showcases intricate craftsmanship, meticulously hand-carved and painted onto wood. Adorned with delicate white porcelain studs and dangling elements, complemented by metal and tin embellishments on its reverse side, every detail speaks of its artisanal origins. Discovered in Southern Texas, this artifact dates back to the 18th century, a testament to its historical significance. Over time, it acquired a subtle patina, enhanced by a later addition of silver paint, gracefully blending the old with the new. The crest atop the frame is crowned with the iconic IHS monogram symbol, symbolizing a rich cultural and religious heritage. Despite its age, this piece remains remarkably well-preserved, bearing signs of its journey through time, adding to its charm and authenticity.
$9,000
Antique
Austrian Moorish Revival
Oval Table Mirror
Gilded, Enameled and Bejeweled Bronze
Ca. Mid-19th Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 22 in (55.88 cm) Width: 17 in (43.18 cm) Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
ABOUT
Crafted during the mid-19th century in Austria, this exquisite table mirror embodies the opulence of the Moorish Revival period. Fashioned from gilded bronze, its surface is adorned with delicate enamel work and inset with jewel cabochons, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship. The oval mirror rests gracefully on scrolled legs, exuding a distinct charm. Despite minor losses to the enamel, the mirror retains its remarkable antique condition, bearing witness to its age with appropriate signs of use. With a unique presence and historical allure, this Austrian masterpiece stands as a testament to the artistry and elegance of its time.
$6,500
Spanish Baroque Revival
Frame
Carved & Gilt Wood
19th Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 26 in (66.04 cm) Width: 22 in (55.88 cm) Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
ABOUT
Behold a splendid example of a Spanish Baroque Revival period picture frame, resplendent in its lavish adornment of intricately carved giltwood. Crafted during the opulent 19th century in Spain, this exquisite piece stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Baroque aesthetics revived in a period marked by a profound appreciation for the grandeur and ornateness of the past. The frame, meticulously fashioned from giltwood, bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Baroque design, all meticulously carved to exude a sense of opulence and drama. Each detail speaks of a craftsmanship that sought not just utility, but the elevation of the everyday into the realm of art. Despite the passage of time, this frame remains remarkably well-preserved, its surface gracefully aged to perfection, displaying a desirable patina that only enhances its antique charm. The gentle wear and subtle signs of age serve as a testament to its journey through history, adding a layer of authenticity and character that can only be acquired over centuries. This piece not only encapsulates the essence of Spanish Baroque Revival artistry but also invites admiration for its enduring beauty and historical significance. It stands not just as a functional object but as a testament to an era where artistry and craftsmanship were revered, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of its time.
$3,500
Meiji Period
Planter Stand
Champlevé Enameled Bronze
Japan, Circa 1880s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 37 in (93.98 cm) Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
ABOUT
This bronze planter from the Japanese Meiji period is set on a plant stand adorned with intricate champlevé enamel work. The piece features decorative champlevé bands depicting flora and fauna, while the stand showcases central champlevé medallions depicting stylized birds in flight. Handcrafted in Japan in the 1880s, the planter remains in remarkable antique condition, displaying age-appropriate wear and a desirable dark patina. Please note, the inside base of the planter has been replaced with a metal cymbal.
$4,500
German Aesthetic Movement
Fireplace Surround
Hand-Wrought Iron
Circa 1880s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm) Width: 34 in (86.36 cm) Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
ABOUT
Magnificent German Aesthetic Movement fireplace surround crafted from hand-wrought iron. This exquisite piece showcases intricate sunrays extending from circular discs at each upper corner, evoking a timeless elegance. Originating from 1880s Germany, it remains in remarkable antique condition, bearing a graceful patina that speaks to its storied past and enduring craftsmanship.
$5,750
American Aesthetic Movement
Hubert, Pirrson & Co.
Fireplace Surround from Hotel Chelsea
Manhattan, NYC
Wrought iron, bronze
Circa 1882-1883
DIMENSIONS
Height: 30.5 inches (77.47 cm) Width: 30.5 inches (77.47 cm) Depth: 1 inches (2.54 cm)
ABOUT FIREPLACE SURROUND
We are pleased to introduce an exemplary representation of the American Aesthetic Movement in the form of a fireplace surround originating from the Hotel Chelsea in New York City. This exquisite piece was crafted by the esteemed architectural firm of Hubert, Pirrson & Company. It features intricate detailing reflective of a night and day motif, including a prominent bronze sun set amidst a cast iron surround embellished with torches and log fires, all against a backdrop of a starlit night sky. Dating back to approximately 1883-1885, this elegant fireplace surround stands as a testament to the creative vision and craftsmanship prevalent during the conception and construction of the Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan. Its historical significance is unparalleled, intimately connected to one of the most esteemed residential landmarks in New York City.
ABOUT HUBERT, PIRRSON & COMPANY
Hubert, Pirrson & Company was a New York City architectural firm, founded by Phillip Gendembre (1830–1911) and James W. Pirrson (1833–1888), which was active from c.1870 to 1888. It was later known as Hubert, Pirsson and Company and Hubert, Pirrson & Haddick from 1888-1898. Active during New York City's “Gilded Age”, the firm produced many of the city’s finest buildings, including hotels, churches and residences, and were especially noted for their luxury co-operative apartments and residential hotels.
The French-born Hubert and the New York City-native Pirrson, who was trained by an English architect, established their partnership around 1870; the former’s father was the architect and engineer Charles Antoine Colomb Gengembre, while the latter’s father was a well-connected "piano-forte manufacturer and musician who helped to found the New York Philarmonic Society.
In 1870, both men were "listed as the architects for two third-class tenements erected on East 49th Street between First and Second Avenues under the first name Hubert & Pirrson.Their partnership lasted until Pirrson’s death in 1888.
The firm initially designed typical single-family rowhouses and tenements. However, the firm is credited with the Episcopal Church of the Blessed Disciple in 1870. Still listed as Hubert & Pirrson, the firm submitted designs for The Appleby in October 1879, a French flathouse on the southeast corner of West 58th Street and Seventh Avenue. The Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York City explained that "It was the firm’s designs for this type of building which gained for them fame and prestige." Some of their most famous apartment houses are the Central Park Apartments or Spanish Flats (now demolished) which had stood on the southeast corner of Seventh Avenue and Central Park South, and the Chesea (1883) on West 23d Street, a designated New York City Landmark. The firm incorporated some innovative concepts into their apartment plans such as the "mezzanine plan" or split level apartment, and they provided a greater degree of light and air for their apartments than did most of their contemporaries. Hubert & Pirrson were also actively involved in encouraging the growth of cooperative ownership of apartments.
"The Queen Anne style, which characterizes this row, is an American variant of the interpretation of early 18th-century English brick architecture Specific details associated with this style include Tudor roses, sunflowers, multi-paneled wood doors and various classical motifs such as swags and wreaths, which often appear on the sheet-metal roof cornices. The characteristic details of the style were frequently combined with other architectural styles. Upon Pirrson’s death, the firm operated under the name Hubert, Pirsson & Haddick until 1893 when Hubert retired to California.
SOLD
Italian Renaissance Revival
Knight Armor Easel
Mahogany Wood
Mid-19th Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 80 in (203.2 cm) Width: 32 in (81.28 cm) Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
ABOUT
This rare Italian Renaissance Revival monumental easel in hand-carved mahogany wood was handmade in Italy, in the mid-19th century.
The impressive jousting lances with elaborately carved ornamental acanthus leave foliage form the legs and a large knight helmet finial crowns the top of the easel. This unique piece is in remarkable well-preserved antique condition with original patina and minimal age-appropriate wear.
$12,000
English Regency
A Pair of Fireplace Andirons
Cast & Gilt Iron
Early 19th Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm) Width: 10 in (25.4 cm) Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
ABOUT
Made in England during Regency period in the early 19th Century, this impressive pair of black cast iron and partially gilt fireplace andirons in form of monkeys atop decorative octagonal bases depicts monkeys have very expressive faces and holding fruit in their paws although tied up with a rope around their backs.
SOLD
Stile Floreale ~ Italian Art Nouveau
Carlo Zen
Octagonal Side Table
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Thread Inlay
Italy, circa 1900
DIMENSIONS
Height: 28.75 inches Width: 20.5 inches Depth: 20.5 inches
ABOUT
Compositionally very complex, this octagonal-top walnut side table richly decorated with mother-of-pearl & brass thread inlay can certainly be considered one of the most striking examples of Zen’s furniture.
The table is in excellent condition with no losses or restorations.
CARLO ZEN (Italian, 1851 – 1918)
From 1880, Carlo Zen, the world-famous Italian Cabinetmaker directed the most crucial furniture workshop in Milan. He was active in the Stile Floreale, which had continued after the 1902 Turin ‘Espozicione Internazionale d’Arte Decorativa Moderna’; to be known for his Art Nouveau and Symbolist motifs. Zen was not a designer himself but instead a factory owner and manager. From 1898, his firm was associated with Haas of Vienna, whose designers included Otto Eckmann (1865 - 1902), known German painter and graphic artist who was a prominent member of the "floral" branch of Jugenstil (German Art Nouveau movement); and who became for creating the ‘Eckmann typeface’, which was based on Japanes calligraphy and medieval font design.
Carlo Zen maintained his prominence by manufacturing furniture based on Art Nouveau and symbolist motifs that appealed primarily to feminine tastes. Using inlays of mother-of-pearl, his artisans’ elegant, often asymmetrical patterns became more geometric towards 1910 and showed the simplification typical of German and Austrian forms. Zen, who understood how the Stile Floreale could be influenced and nurtured by foreign designs, remained one of the more skilful Italian manufacturers of the twentieth century.
$6,500
Wenzel Friedrich
ATTRIBUTED
Adirondack Rustic Style Side Table
USA, circa 1880-90’s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 31.5 inches Top diameter: 17.25 inches
WENZEL FRIEDRICH (Bohemian/American, 1827–1902) was famous horn furniture maker, born in Grünthal, Bohemia, on July 2, 1827. In 1853 he immigrated to the United States and first landed at Indianola, Texas, and then settling in San Antonio. He soon established himself in cabinetmaking, a trade he had learned in Bohemia. He became a founding member of San Antonio's first volunteer fire department and later was a charter member of the Number Two Fire Company. On December 8, 1854, he married Agnes Urbaneck.
The couple had seven children; their youngest son, Albert Friedrich, was founder of the Buckhorn Saloon*.
In 1880 Friedrich expanded his cabinetmaking business to include the manufacture of horn furniture. It has not been established whether he originated horn furniture, but over the next ten years he crafted some of the most innovative. His works received awards of merit at the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition of 1883, the New Orleans Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition of 1884–85, and the Southern Exposition at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1886.
Between 1880 and 1890 his furniture, noted for its quality, was sold throughout the United States and Europe. His patrons included Queen Victoria, Otto von Bismarck, and Kaiser Wilhelm I. Friedrich died in San Antonio on November 7, 1902. Today, his furniture is displayed in museums throughout the United States.
*BUCKHORN SALOON
Albert Friedrich of San Antonio began his exotic horn collection in 1881, three years before the founding of the Lone Star Brewery, the future home of the Buckhorn Saloon. Friedrich, whose father made horn furniture, began to display his collection at a saloon that he acquired on Dolorosa Street. He moved his business to what became the Buckhorn Saloon, at Soledad and West Houston streets, in 1896. There he maintained one of the most respectable saloons in San Antonio during one of the city's rowdiest eras and acquired the antler collection of a famed hunter, Capt. Ernest Dosch. As a result of prohibition, in 1922 Friedrich moved his business to 400 West Houston Street, where it was first known as Albert's Curio Store and subsequently as the Buckhorn Curio Store and Cafe.
Three decades later, in 1956, the Buckhorn Saloon, with its mirrored back bar intact and a facsimile of the main bar, was restored at the Lone Star Brewery. Quaint machines and trick mirrors were brought from the old Buckhorn, along with the Friedrich collection, which was housed in the adjacent Hall of Horns. The collection included trophies of big game hunts throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Texas Room, crowned by a chandelier composed of over 4,000 horns from the old Buckhorn Saloon, featured such world champions as a longhorn with an eight-foot spread and a deer head with seventy-eight-point antlers. Stuffed freaks of the animal world were found alongside a huge gorilla and memorabilia of the "world's greatest" sharpshooting team, San Antonians “Plinky” and Adolph Toepperwein.
A number of unusual framed artistic designs at the saloon were made by Friedrich's wife, who was a rattlesnake-rattle artist. A shark collection, the Hall of Fins, was added in 1964 and a bird collection, the Hall of Feathers, opened in 1973. In 1977 the Lone Star Brewing Company was sold to Olympia Brewing Company. The Buckhorn collection was sold five times over the next twenty years. In 1997 Albert Friedrich's granddaughter, Mary Friedrich Rogers, and her husband, Wallace, purchased the collection and entered into a lease agreement with Twisthorn Holdings and the Buckhorn Museum and Saloon Limited to manage the enterprise. The Buckhorn collection was moved from the Lone Star Brewery to a 33,000 square foot site at the corner of Houston and Presa streets in 1998. In addition to the collections, the Buckhorn hosts live entertainment and features the Hall of Texas History Wax Museum, a gift shop, and an arcade.
sold
Turner’s Chair
Old Saxon Manner
England, Late 19 Century
ABOUT
This Old Saxon style chair is made at the end of 19th Century of ebonized oak. It is in a fantastic shape and will enhance any corner it is placed. Turned chairs, also known as thrown chairs or spindle chairs, represent a distinct style of furniture that was popular during the late 16th and early 17th centuries in England, New England, and Holland, particularly during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The Turner's chairs take their name from earlier chairs of this type with bobbin-turned legs/struts. They were also popular in Victorian times, with many copied from a celebrated 17th Century example at Lord Leycester's Hospital in Warwick, England (also known as the "Saxon Chair").
DIMENSIONS
Height: 35.75 inches Width: 25.5 inches Depth: 20.5 inches Seat Height: 18 inches
SOLD
German Jugenstil
Grand Silvered Vanity Mirror
Ca. 1900
Dimensions: Height: 18-3/4 inches Width: 28-1/2 inches Depth: 14-15/16 inches
This grand vanity mirror in the secessionist taste features three laconically designed but highly functional sections. The upper section is a large round swiveling pane of mirrored glass with beveled edges. The middle section is decorated with a head of a mythical animal, drinking water from a semi-circular reservoir, which is a removable vide poche. The bottom section is a large and semi-circular compartment, deep-indented into the base of the mirror.
$6,500
French Belle Époque
Wall Mirror
in Hand-Carved Gilded Wood Frame
~ ca. 1875-1914 ~
Dimensions
2 ft. 11 in. H x 19 in. W x 3 in. D 89 cm H x 48 cm W x 8 cm D
This very unusual wall mirror has most non-trivial design in the playful style of La Belle Époque. In all likelihood, it hung in the foyer of some elegant Paris apartment sometime in the last quarter of the 19th century. The hand-carved and 24-carat gilded wooden frame in the form of a pair of crossed cornucopia encircles the original oval reflecting glass. Despite the fact that the old gilding showered in some places and the state of the glass is not ideal, it is this untouched original state and the patina of time that gives this object a unique charm of antiquity.
$3,500