Carved walnut sculpture of a female torso by sculptor Norman Legassie (Old Lyme, CT) done in 1991. Norman Legassie's work is in a number of important collections. His commissions include a bust of the late CT Senator Thomas Dodd Sr., a bust of the former CT Senator Thomas Dodd, Jr., and a memorial sculpture for the victims of a disaster at L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, CT. The sculpture measures 19" tall. The base measures 4 inches by 5 inches.
Bruno Giorgi, edited by Marcos Antonio Marcondes. Published by Art Editora, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1980; first edition. Hard cover. Text in Portuguese and English, extensive images of the sculptor and his work, some in color. Clean excellent condition. Dust jacket shows wear at the edges but is clean. Measures 9.75 x 11.5 x 1 inch.
African art carved wood sculpture of a mother and 6 children. Carved from hardwood. Measures 23 inches tall x 6 inches wide x 2.5 inches deep. Excellent original condition, with gently weathered patina. Mid 20th century.
Large antique English brass door knocker with dolphins and figures on custom mahogany stand. Simply the best door knocker we have seen in a long time. The knocker measures 12 x 8 inches, with the top back plate the overall measurement is 15 inches high and 8 inches wide. The custom solid mahogany stand measures 21 inches high with a 10.5 x 10.5 square base.
19thc bronze decorative plaque, measures 6.25 x 6.25 inches. Excellent casting detail.