Gottlieb Gallery

Vintage Southwest Saguaro Wood Tripod Gueridon This interesting and unusual table made in the southwest circa 1930 is constructed of Saguaro wood, a kind of slow-growing dense cactus with a distinctive outer casing that is used for decorative display. The form is an extension of the mission movement which started in California, Mexico and the southwest as a simple need to furnish through local craftsmen homes and public spaces with natural local materials The tripod base u...sed upside down is the direct form of the cactus. A decoratively shaped piece has been added to the base as a terminus and the knotty pine top is bordered in saguaro with pine supports creating the gueridon. Made as a local distinctive form this kind of furniture is similar in nature to tramp art furniture, Adirondack furniture or folk art, etc. Rarely seen in the east it is most common in camps and lodges in the southwest and California but is still to this day being made in many forms by hand from local craftsmen. top 31"wide by 20"deep 31" tall $3,250

19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair This fine chair made during the reign of Louis Philippe circa 1870 was created from mahogany, bronze and steel. Designed to be a marvel of engineering this chair was a costly and stylish device used by only the most elevated person, the chair is self-propelled and directed with crank handles that drive internal gears causing the large bronze banded mahogany wheels to rotate. As well the chair has a built-in hidden chaise and foot...rest which can be extended removable wings for comfort and a reclining system allowing the sitter to relax in any number of positions. The cabinet makers and manufacturer's gilded bronze label is affected to the internal footrest portion and gives the name and street address in Paris. Upholstered recently the material is cotton and in good shape and the mechanical devices which make this chair a marvel all work and are intact. 30 "deep 26.5 " wide 49"back 19.5 "seat $6,500

Carved Vicenza Stone Urn Center Table This large carved Vicenza urn now used with a glass top to create a center table is of an impressive size. The table would be perfect in a modern interior with a classical bent. The urn has a nice surface and patina and the slight irregularities of the carving give the table a sense of age and texture. The glass top added to make it a table is half inch thick. 42 diam 32.5 tall... $2,150

Pair Vintage Italian Tole Iron Sconces This lovely pair of sconces, handcrafted in the early part of the '20s show great movement and style. Though made to resemble 18th-century style pieces these are capable of being used as candle sconce or can be wired through the arm to be electric. The paintwork on the sconces is in a naturalistic fashion though the colors are not now as pronounced as they were when first done. The colors range from soft yellows and greens to more inten...se ranges of the same color plus a rich old gold. The sconces retain their original hand forges iron back plates a most unusual feature. Wiring would be at an additional fee but can be done at the customer’s request and would come ready to install. 15.5" wide, 12"tall 10" deep $2,875