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A vibrant and unmistakably Matl creation, this handcrafted sterling silver ring by Matilde Poulat of Mexico City showcases her distinctive blend of traditional Mexican artistry and m...

A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver contoured to the natural form of the shell, the shell interior left exposed to use as a co...

A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...

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A small desk and chair rest against a blue grey wall. Sunlight filters through a tall window, casting warm light across the room. This modern painting finds mov...

Pair of 1960's Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen. Stained Teak legs. Made in Denmark. Unmarked.

Vintage 1980's glam round arched tubular brass framed cheval mirror. Hefty and robust solid brass. Polished and lacquered.

Six-legged dining tables are very desirable and relatively rare. They offer obviously greater stability than the four-legged form and cost a good deal more. Beautifully constructed ...

Escape on demand. The perfect gift for the travel-lover, NeverNot’s coveted “Dreamy Night” suitcase necklace from the NeverNot Travel collection turns wanderlust into wearable luxury...

This magnificent convertible cultured Akoya pearl necklace is a rare and regal example of mid-20th century high jewelry. This is a once-in-a-generation piece: museum-worthy, deeply collectible, and functionally royal in construction. It is quite simply an unparalleled treasure of vintage pearl craftsmanship. Composed of 64.5 inches of luminous, exceptionally large Akoya pearls—ranging from 9.3mm to 9.7mm—this necklace is not only stunning in scale but unmatched in versatility, construction, and quality. The necklace is ingeniously crafted in seven interchangeable segments, each tipped with a white gold clasp set with twelve .02 carat transitional cut diamonds—for a total of 84 hand-cut transitional diamonds weighing approximately 1.68 carats. The seven sections can be connected in various combinations to create multiple wearable lengths, from a single opera strand to a double choker and everything in between, including bracelets. This adaptable design echoes the bespoke nature of European royal jewelry, which often incorporated convertible elements to transition seamlessly from courtly daywear to formal gala adornment. Segment Breakdown: 1 strand of 16.5" 1 strand of 18" 2 strands of 7.5" 3 connector strands of 2.5" Total weight: 183 grams To encounter cultured Akoya pearls of this size and quality is nothing short of extraordinary. Akoya pearls—cultured from the Pinctada fucata oyster—are traditionally admired for their delicate size and mirror-like luster. Pearls measuring above 9mm are exceptionally rare, particularly in strands where all pearls are so uniform in shape, color, and size. This necklace is a masterclass in pearl matching: each gem is nearly perfectly round with a soft, creamy natural tone and a nearly blemish-free surface—indicators of the finest grading possible at the time. Even more extraordinary, these pearls display orient, the elusive spectral shimmer that appears to move just beneath the surface of the nacre. Orient is most often associated with natural pearls, as it occurs when nacre is extremely thick and finely layered. Its presence here suggests not only the age and integrity of the pearls, but also a degree of natural beauty that rivals the finest natural pearls in museum collections. Each of the seven connectors is finished with a refined 18k white gold cap, channel-set with twelve transitional cut diamonds—a cut dating from the 1930s–1940s that bridged the evolution from Old European to modern brilliant cuts. These diamonds were likely hand-cut, and their deeper proportions and open culets lend them a fiery, vintage charm that beautifully complements the soft sheen of the pearls. Though unsigned, the workmanship is of the highest order. Each component feels robust and flawlessly executed, the connections glide with elegant precision, and the pearl stringing remains perfectly taut. This level of detail and ingenuity would not be out of place in the ateliers of Cartier, Garrard & Co., or Buccellati. While no maker’s mark has been located, the pedigree of the piece is unmistakable. Convertible pearl...

With a registry lozenge on base. Decorated on a turquoise ground with flowers and birds.

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux underlay for her "Dressed To Scale" collection in 1998 with then decade-long protege Andreas Kronthaler. A design from this collection set a Westwood-clothing auction record at Christie's London when a corseted silk gown fetched over $41,000. This fresh interpretation of the classic Marilyn-Monroe silhouette was dubbed the "MM Corset Dress" for Westwood's semi-couture Gold Label, while it can still be made-to-measure as a bespoke dress (see photo of model wearing version as a white wedding gown...

18k carved blue Octopus Intaglio on white Cocolite enhancer. Sapphire bail.

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Part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's ongoing Ethereal Abstraction series. He demonstrates an abstract expression of vivid colors. "I paint standing up with the pa...

Art Deco brass wall sconces c. 1970s. Sold as pair. Have not been tested, vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.

A large 19th century antique Sevres Porcelain Urn featuring in white and green ground color, decorated with scenes of courting couples and floral ...

Formed in steam-bent hardwood in the tradition of Thonet and the Central European bentwood workshops, this elongated wall-mounted coat rack presents an elegant, architectural silhoue...

This fabulous coffee or cocktail table is comprised of large, old brass chain from a decommissioned ship. Rare to find brass chain in this size. We then had the table designed usin...

18K king charles calvalier pendant hand painted on crystal with mother of pearl backing and sapphire bail

Rebecca Skinner’s “West Hallway” is a 24 x 16 inch contemporary color photograph of a faded blue door ajar in a dim, decaying hallway with peeling walls and muted lighting, evoking t...

Old and Large Hand Hammered Footed Copper and brass Bucket/Stockpot with 3 Brass Claw Feet, and repousse patterns of dancing figures, and decorated patterns all around the entire bod...

A mixed cut cushion-shaped 4.04 unheated royal blue sapphire from Madagascar is the center of attention in this glamorous rose gold cocktail ring. The sapphire is surrounded by a fan...

Celebrate every day. Don't keep these earrings in your lock box - these are meant to be worn!!! These Constellation earrings are made in 14ky w...

These pearl earrings are the new power pearls - definitely NOT your grandmother's pearls. They are Medium Spiral Dangle Earrings in 14k spirals with a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrou...

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Artist Alicia Dunn captures an ethereal moment in time. She presents an abstract landscape in bold blue tones with orange accents. Alicia paints with heavy st...

A rosewood desk, Model 36, designed by Hans Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profi...

Wonderfully intricate Hollywood Regency Style brass tone elephant & palm tree motif 3 panel folding screen. This Anglo Indian 3400screen will make a great room divider or just us...

A mid-century Anglo-Indian rosewood secretary desk / vanity by the world renowned M. Hayat firm of Peshawar, Pakistan. In a rare fusion of cultures, this bespoke desk of drawers was ...

A French bamboo low height (16.75") folding picnic table, ca. 1950s. This classic French "voyager" or campaign style traveling table is the perfec...

The thinnest of the Shooting Star's ring collection is the Orion Stacking Ring. It is 2 mm wide and features yellow gold with diamonds or gold with sapphires. The Orion ring is sleek...

Callaghan mid-calf-length dress crafted of purple cotton knit featuring a unique one-shoulder design with a long, fitted torso and a full, heavily gathered skirt that falls from the ...

Traveling between "apple green" and "imperial green" depending on the light, this absolutely magnificent GIA certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade stone is of extraordinary quality. The fine grain and rich, even, emerald-green tone make this stone incredibly rare and impressive. The solid 18K white gold mounting was made by hand just for this ring and features 8 clean, white (G/H/I) .05 carat baguette diamonds on each shoulder. The jade is encircled by an additional 24 round brilliant diamonds, each approximately .02 carats. Making the total diamond weight about 1.25 carats. The jade itself is huge and impressive: a double cabochon (something lapidary artists reserve for the finest jade specimens...

For his first collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche while also creative director at Gucci, Tom Ford designed this Spring/Summer 2001 black two-layer peek-a-boo delphos-silhou...

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"This piece is like magnified images of the inner constellations of neurons, thought forms, and connections," says artist Maya Malioutina. A minimalist modern...

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A crescent moon casts a gentle glow over a group of small birds perched on two parallel wires. The gold leaf on their wings catches the light, twinkling when ...

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A mother watches as her child searches for small treasures in the sand as the golden afternoon light shines across the shore. She savors this timeless scene of ...

Victorian Belle-Epoque and Edwardian styles transitioned to Art-Deco period jewelry with semi-precious materials and machine-age shapes around WWI when this unique 20-link choker nec...

Rustic and weathered country American provincial style farmhouse harvest dining table featuring a 1 inch thick top constructed from planks with breadboards on either end. The apron ...

Large abstract on canvas, signed Anderson, ca. 1970s.

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Artist Fernando Garcia presents a sweeping landscape of vibrant yellow fields with farmhouses dotting the distance. He uses the rain on the plains as the main...

A certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade hololith (a ring made from one piece of stone) is adorned with a handmade 18K rose gold bail that attaches to the jade through ...

A jewel unlike any other — this extraordinary pendant suspends a GIA-certified natural pearl, not cultured, not enhanced, and not replicated by modern aquaculture. Formed organically...

This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring, it was originally created for a man. But could of course be worn by anyone today. In the era this ring was created, men wore pearls. And no man would feel uncomfortable wearing a flashy pink gemstone because there is absolutely no other gemstone that looks like this. Topaz is a common gemstone and is typically white. It is irradiated to achieve its popular blue and pink colors. But naturally pink topaz is not common. It is in fact exceedingly rare, considerably rarer than diamonds. And this particular natural pink topaz gem is vividly saturated. It flashes purple. Having reviewed images of the pink imperial topaz necklace and earrings King Charles presented his wife, Queen Camilla...

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In his distinct style of impressionism, artist Onelio Marrero displays a man in a suit reading the news as he sits by an empty dining hall. He bases the piece on sketches of a Back Bay, Boston restaurant named Bistro du Midi. He creates a narrative of an imaginary proprietor perusing a newspaper before the establishment opens and the clients fill the place. Onelio gives the viewer a sense of the décor and light streaming through the windows - beyond it, a hint of the Boston Public Garden.

About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist city scenes of everyday life. He captures the romanticism of New York City, from the picturesque fountains in Central Park to a glistening city street on a rainy afternoon. He creates a sense of nostalgia and intimacy with his work, offering the feeling that you have visited this particular scene before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art where he mastered discerning color and values, giving his work a more spontaneous appearance. Onelio’s work is an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.

Words that describe this painting: restaurant, newspaper, bistro, cafe, table, Boston, Public Garden, Boston Common...

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) Japanese color woodblock print. Kanbara: View of the Fuji River from Iwabuchi Hill, from the 53 stations of the Tokaido (vertical). Some toning. Severa...

This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...

A lovely emerald-cut ring featuring three Colombian emeralds bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds which border the stones along with three lines of diamonds that taper at the ...

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The shimmering sea peeks through a beach house and offers a glimpse of its tranquil beauty. The floor, wall, and ceiling lead to the water, creating a seamles...

Rebecca Skinner’s “Grande Hall” portrays intricate classical architecture, high ornate ceilings, arched doorways, and a striking green-carpeted staircase, evoking historic elegance. ...

Stamped "Made In France" on antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-cli...

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This painting portrays one of the paths at the Glendalough Monastery in Ireland. The concealed monastery hosts numerous ruins of chapels and burial sites, wit...

A pair of late 18th century Qing Dynasty Chinese courtyard doors in hand forged iron and painted elm wood (yumu) . These were once the main entrance to a Siheyuan, a single extended ...

A Mid-Century Modern set of three nesting tables with inlay along the tops and on the two sides. The larger table measures 24.25"w x 15.50"d x 17.25"h; the middle one measures 22.25...

Robert Pfeffer, bronze white metal sculpture "Jeune Mere", maiden with child.

A pair of Murano Style Art Glass "Tropical Fishes" with many vivid colors applied on the body, very charming pieces.

A wonderful antique large antique A.K. French floral porcelain decorated tankard offers a curve-shaped rim absolutely 100% hand-painted grapes in white flower, brown-red, purple, and...

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After arranging the composition for this floral still life, artist Nicole Lamothe was immediately attracted to the soft warm lig...

Rectangular shelf over an egg and dart moulding. The mantles central decoration featuring a central urn flanked by fluting and paterae. The bottom and sides with guilloche decoration.

Henredon scene two credenza sideboard buffet cabinet in olive ash burl bookmatched veneer with zebra wood radiused corners and four flush doors with magnetic spring closures. Divided...

A dazzling fusion of artistry, symbolism, and midcentury opulence, this vintage harem ring—hand-fabricated in 14k yellow gold—offers a breathtaking ...

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A cluster of pink hydrangeas arranged in a clear rounded vase in full bloom. Artist Nicole Lamothe painted this piece in alla-pr...