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Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.
Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Antiques
Professional antiquarian since 1971.
Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America, Inc.
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Greetings,
Here are a few highlights from this week's acquisitions.
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Covered in a light bronze damask, this 18th century Louis XVI period settee is a reminder of the elegance of the era with a molded and leafage carved crest on a seat frame and legs with fluting. The crest is in serpentine curve as is the front rail. H. 36.5", w. 58", d. 28". $2650.
Fully enlargeable images of any of these pieces are available by request!
All of the items pictured here are available at the time of publication.
Please call or email with your thoughts and needs. We enjoy hearing from you and will do our best to tempt you will new arrivals each week. Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.
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Below is a lively pair of Louis XV style sconces with swirling leafage. These are heavy sand cast and finely hand finished in a generous size. 19th century. H. 16", w. 11", d. 7". $495 the pair.
A French 18th or early 19th century bronze of two children is mounted to a rouge marble base with molded sides
Louis XVI period. Later gilt. H. 3.5", l. 6.5", d. 4". $345.
An early 19th century French engraved brass box with much detail and initials as well. There is a slight flaw well hidden. D. 3". $95.
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"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." Henry James
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We look forward to hearing from you,
Bob Riesberg
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques, Inc.
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