The End of History: November 2016

Monday, November 28, 2016

Vintage Ornaments

Tree trimming finery at The End of History

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Mid-Century Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving from The End of History

We will re-open Friday- Sunday 12-6

Saturday, November 19, 2016

A monumental 1960s gilt bronze sculpture titled:"Sensacion de Vuelo" by Mexican artist, Leonardo Nierman. Features an abstract design in which Nierman attempts to depict the "Sensation of Flight". Signed:"Nierman I/VI". Includes original certificate of authenticity from the artist himself.
An imposing piece at 3 feet tall.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Brazilian Brilliance

A very good, large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern circa 1955. The legendary Brazilian jeweler established in Rio de Janeiro in 1945 has always been known for cutting edge modernist jewelry designed by well known Brazilian artists and designers such as Roberto Burle Marx who was resposible for the world famous mosaics on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.
The dome is studded with a variety of bezel-set tourmalines, amethysts, citrines, aquamarines and garnets. Stern popularized the style in the 1950’s to show off the variety of gemstones mined in the company’s native Brazil.
The rings were made in a variety of dome sizes, and this example is exceptionally large. The inside of the shank is marked with Stern’s hallmark and with 18K hallmarks, size 4 3/4.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Mod Moretti

This is the best pair of cased glass table lamps we've had in 19 years, made in Murano in the 1960s these space age beauties are from the workshop of Carlo Moretti and come complete with original gold foil label. In 20 years I have only ever seen one other and that one is in my own home. Bold and striking at 18 inches tall, sold as a pair.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Treasure Trove Arrival

Our biannual shipment from Scandinavia has just arrived! An embarrassment of riches awaits your in-person perusal. Come see the greatest goods dating from the 19th to the late 20th centuries, amassed from Denmark, Sweden and beyond...

Friday, November 4, 2016

All the News That's Fit...

There is no better stamp of approval than a mention in The New York Times. For the upcoming Sunday Travel Section (released early online ) their regular "36 Hours in..." feature focuses on our hometown this time around. According to the writer, Manhattan is the center of the world, and we are in great company as a required stop for the sophisticated traveler to The Big Apple...or the local bruncher-about-town. THANKS NYT - See you this Sunday!

http://nyti.ms/2ei5WzG

Haussmann's Paris

A pair of gilt bronze and marble tazze from the middle of the 19th Century. This beautiful French pair date to the same period when Paris was being transformed into the city we know today.
In 1863 Baron Haussmann's plans to demolish the narrow ancient streets of Paris commenced, with wide boulevards and classically inspired buildings of uniform height. Our pair are 10 inches tall.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Mixed Metal Arts

We strongly believe in mixing - whether it's decorative objects from various eras or metals that one wouldn't think to pair. Above is a trio of objects from the 60s in metalic tones ranging from copper to bronze to gold.
l: Italian Ceramic with Copper Glaze, Made in Italy for Joseph Magnin - 6"
r: German Porcelain with Gold Decoration - 7"
f: Bavarian Porcelain tray by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - 5" in width

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Stig Lindberg Towering Achievement

A monumental sculptural vase by one of the greatest Swedish ceramic artists, Stig Lindberg (1929-2004)
Our unique example has applied figures and fish and is 19 inches tall, with an original paper label and dated 1959, this was made in his studio at Gustavsberg.