Art and Decorative Art [Harp Gallery]

Dating from about 1880, a rosewood barometer includes a thermometer, glass bubble level and tiny convex mirror. The original finish is very fine for its age with typical patina, there is flaking paint on the dial, see photos. This is a genuine glass tube with mercury weather instrument,...
Price: $345 view

Sculpture carved by hand and hand painted, this depiction of Divinity in a seated position has worn painting and fine detail. There is a lingering scent of smoke from incense or temple fires. Dimensions are 27" wide, 29" deep and 4'3" tall. This is a very...
Price: $395 view

A professional antique portrait camera includes an adjustable stand and extra parts and frames. The camera is signed "Century Studio Camera, #10A, Folmer Graflex Co, Rochester N.Y." Signed by the same maker, the stand is a "Semi Centennial #1A." Solid mahogany with brass mounts, the finish is...
Price: $1,475 view

This French military sword bayonet has a sheath or scabbard, and mounts to attach to a rifle and a loop to use as a small sword. There are numerous hallmarks on the blade and the guard, and the flat edge of the blade is hand engraved "16re d' Armes...
Price: $295 view

This charming statue depicts "La Pecheur," a Fisherman. The young man is unhooking a fish, his pants are rolled up and his pose is casual, focused on his task. Alongside is his bait can and wicker basket. This statue is spelter, an alloy metal similar to pewter, and has its...
Price: $750 view

A lovely Victorian triple screen is solid cherry wood, and the original embossed leather panels have floral and vine motifs. The original finish is in amazingly fine condition, and this remarkable screen dates from the 1870's. There are several repairs to the subtly shaded leather, and some damage...
Price: $1,575 view

Hand-made of solid brass about 1850, this Victorian tea kettle could stand next to the fire, on a stove or hang in a fireplace. The soldered joints and hand-hammered workmanship is charming, rivets are copper. It has dings and mars - see photos. Height is 14" tall...
Price: $295 view

A tender statue of a courting couple at the wheat harvest dates from about 1900. The statue has a hand-painted bronze finish over composition or "chalk" as it was called in Victorian times. The barefoot couple is caught in a private moment, they have just dropped their bunches...
Price: $995 view

A pair of hand-woven wool oriental rug camel saddle bags was bought in the middle east in the early 1900's as a travel souvenir. Fairly tattered, the lovely faded colors show natural dyes. There are holes and missing stitching, and the hanging ropes are incomplete. Whether used...
Price: $495 view

This pair of famous "Marly Horses" or "Horse Tamers" are after the originals made for King Louis XV of France in 1745, by famed royal sculptor, Guillaume Coustou. The mammoth original statues were placed for the king at Marly, originals were at the entrance to the Champs Elysee in...
Price: $2,975 view