Attributed to Pauly & Cie, 19th century, shell carved back and seat with carved dolphin arm supports and rocker heads, seahorse carved seat supports, silvered and gilt finish.

A PAIR OF ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT CARVED WALNUT THRONE ARMCHAIRS, POSSIBLY VENICE LATE 19TH C., upholstered in velvet and metal-thread appliqued panels, probably Venetian, 18th c. H.: 167cm.; 65¾in. Provenance: Christie's London, Collection of Rudolf Nureyev, 20/21 November 1995, lot 1127; Christie's London, 14 November 2002, lot 291.

18th Century Venetian Painted Bed, circa 1730. Magnificent Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, With Massive Shaped Headboard and Shaped Footboard.

A VENETIAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME AND GILTWOOD CHILD'S CHAIR, 18TH CENTURY decoration refreshed height 34 in.; width 23 in. 86.

"In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets." ~Cynthia Rylant The air is cold and my daily walk to our mail box has become a chilly affair. Time for boots and scarves and coats filled with down. Still, the weather does tend to make one feel like the Christmas season really is approaching! This week I came across a magnificent find! I have been wanting one…

A Venetian 'Lacca Povera' Polychrome-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Early 20th Century.

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Exceptional 18th century, large-scale, two-door server, having a rectangular molded top over double cupboard doors, raised on tapering, square legs; exquisitely hand-painted in the late 19th century. Stock ID: D9411