# agentsite-static-version=d8077a06-b3b8-467b-be41-01e728b3cb0a # philipstites.com > AI-optimized mirror of philipstites.com containing 240 pages totalling 91,471 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://philipstites.com. Last updated: 2026-10-23T19:19:42.493Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Museum-Quality Antiques, Mid-Century & Custom Furniture – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/site-root.html): Philip Stites is a connoisseur and steward of fine and rare museum-quality antiques and decorative arts, with a focus on the extraordinary. His collection of unique antique objects is informed by a lifetime in the decorative arts and as a partner of the venerable Therien & Co. Inc., where he has brought together design (74 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [CHINESE MING BRONZE CENSOR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-ming-bronze-censor/index.html): of deep dish massive form slightly tapered sides fitted at the shoulders with fully realized pierced elephant heads, rising to flat rim and ending in flat foot; the whole retaining bronze verdigris patination with the underside stamped with makers mark in Chinese characters : Shuì lǐ    Overall dimensions: 4 1/4” deep (279 words) - [WARRING STATES EARTHENWARE URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/warring-states-earthenware-urn/index.html): of massive bulbous ovoid form, the body tapering sharply to flaring compound molded flaring rim, the shoulders incised with tiny foliate sprays inter spread with burds; the whole retaining archeological palliation   Overall dimensions: 15” D x 12” H Warring States (475-221) B.C   Download Tearsheet (258 words) - [ROMAN PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT FIGURE OF A CAESAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/roman-painted-and-parcel-gilt-figure-of-a-caesar/index.html): the naturalistically carved figure with curling locks in traditional costume; now raised on circular moulded plinth with fluted cavetto sides Late 18th Century Overall dimensions: 11 ó deep x 16 ó” wide x 27” high   Download tearsheet (257 words) - [PAIR WESTERN HAN EARTHENWARE PAINTED COURT FIGURES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-western-han-earthenware-painted-court-figures/index.html): each fully sculpted female form, one standing and one kneeling, with removable cocked heads on wood pegs, draped in layered flowing robes; the whole retaining traces of red and black polychrome finish and archeological patination   Han dynasty   226 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.   Overall Dimensions: Standing figure: 9” deep x 11” (311 words) - [ROMAN EARTHENWARE AMPHORA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/roman-earthenware-amphora/index.html): the elongated conical form with articulated shoulder and tapering neck fitted with strap handles, rising to flaring canted rim; the whole displaying  Marine encrustations and now mounted in gilt wood stand 1st - 2nd Century  Download tearsheet (251 words) - [FOLK ART PINE AND LEAD BUST – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/folk-art-pine-and-lead-bust/index.html): - of massive fully carved and sculpted male bearded form, resting on his right hand, with high forehead and aquiline nose surmounted by shaped and moulded hammered lead hair and undulating collar;  the whole with wear and patination commensurate with age, now mounted tapered rustic pine plinth Artist unknown 19th Centu (300 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-hu/index.html): of bulbous square tapering form, the shoulders fitted with rams heads tapering sharply to narrow neck fitted with pierced dragon square section handles, flaring to flat rim, surmounted by pierced domed lit with rectangular finial, raised on narrow base flaring to compound molded hollow foot; the whole enriched with low (292 words) - [CHRISTOPHER KENT SCHUMAKER RESIN SCULPTURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/christopher-kent-schumaker-resin-sculpture/index.html): CA 1990 Overall diameter: 22 1/2” x 9” high Christopher Kent Schumaker (1950-    ) Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada   Download tearsheet (235 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-hu-2/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form fitted at the shoulders with applied high relief dragon head loose drop ring handles, rising to narrow neck and flaring flat rim, surmounted by conforming gently domed lid with pierced bird finials, tapering to narrow flared hollow foot; the whole enriched with high relief diamond pattern bands wi (317 words) - [PAIR ZHOU BRONZE URNS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/pair-zhou-bronze-urns/index.html): each of vasiform hexagonal shape, tapering at the neck with applied dragon head loose drop ring handles, flaring to flat rim and raised on tapering base with flat foot; the whole enriched with incised lewen reserves with cicada wings at the neck and retaining archeological bronze verdigris patination Zhou Dynasty (1122 (276 words) - [HAN CELEDON GLAZED EARTHENWARE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-celedon-glazed-earthenware-hu/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with low relief concentric bands at the center and lower neck, tapering and then flaring to banded rim, tapering sharply to flat bottom; the whole enriched with iridescent archeological patination   Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)   Overall diameter: 9” x 15” high   Download Tearsheet (265 words) - [CHRISTOPHER KENT SCHUMAKER COMPOSITE CONES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/christopher-kent-schumaker-composite-cones/index.html): of octagon hollow form rising from the shoulders to sharp point; retaining traces of original polychrome finish CA1985 Overall dimensions: 16 3/4” c 16 3/4” x 21” high Christopher Kent Schumaker (1950-    ) Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada   Download Tearsheet (253 words) - [MING EARTHENWARE GLAZED JAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/ming-earthenware-glazed-jar/index.html): of bulbous ovoid high shouldered form, tapering to rolled rim and tapering gently to flat foot; the whole enriched with iridescent blue and white glaze, Chinese character for water and ?, on base   Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)   Overall diameter: 5 1/2” x 5”  high    Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC HARDSTONE CONG – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/chinese-archaistic-hardstone-cong/index.html): of square section form, with hollow circular interior rising to flat edge; the whole with traces of archeological patination   Overall dimensions: 11 1/2” square x 5” thick   20th Century    Download tearsheet (245 words) - [ETRUSCAN EARTHENWARE OLLA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/etruscan-earthenware-olla/index.html): of bulbous ovoid fluted form, tapering sharply to collared neck and wide flaring rim with rolled edge; the whole raised on flaring foot and retaining traces of archeological patination   Etruria - Mid 7th Century B.C.E.   Overall dimensions: 11 1/2” diameter x 12” high    Download Tearsheet (259 words) - [TANG EARTHENWARE HORES AND RIDER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/tang-earthenware-hores-and-rider/index.html): of fully sculpted and molded naturalistic form, the standing horse with head turned slightly to the left with relief molded comparison and legs of rider, surmounted by male soldier in head dress with arms raised as though holding the reins; the whole mounted on rectangular plinth and showing traces of original red pain (294 words) - [PERSIAN LEADED - BRONZE MORTAR AND PESTLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/persian-leaded-bronze-mortar-and-pestle/index.html): of octagonal deep dish form, with straight sides, lightly incised with horizontal bands, fitted at the shoulders with loose drop ring handles, rising to flaring flat rim and ending in gently flaring flat base, retaining circular section flaring pestle 11th - 13th Century  - the eight sided shape is a popular choice for (302 words) - [REGENCY JAPANNED TOLE CHESTNUT URNS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/regency-japanned-tole-chestnut-urns-1/index.html): of high shouldered bulbous oval lidded form, fitted at the shoulders with high relief lion mask drop ring handles, surmounted by conforming concave fitted lid tapering sharply to circular section stem with vasiform finial, the sockle tapering sharply to flaring compound shaped and moulded foot ; the whole enriched with (322 words) - [1960’s STONEWARE PLAQUE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/1960-s-stoneware-plaque/index.html): the terra cotta colored rectangular panel with molded and shaped border, centering raised  rectangular high relief reserve depicting reclining male nude, his arms clasped behind his head, facing forward with gentle gaze, framed within bucolic pastoral landscape and wide pale glazed border Possibly Danish - unsigned Ove (270 words) - [HAN EARTHENWARE GREEN GLAZED HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-earthenware-green-glazed-hu/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with concentric incised bands, rising to narrow neck and flaring to everted rim, tapering to flat bottom; the whole displaying degraded green lead glaze and traces of archological patination   Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E.)   Overall dimensions: 4” x 4 3/4” high   Download Tearsheet  (265 words) - [FRENCH LIMESTONE SCULPTED LAMP – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/french-limestone-sculpted-lamp/index.html): the abstract deeply sculpted, shaped and molded square section form, tapering at the base to narrow collar, flaring to irregular square plinth base;  indistinguishable carved signature on plinth and fitted with single socket   CA 1975 Overall dimensions: 8” square x 11 1/2” high    Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE INCENSE BURNER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-incense-burner/index.html): of high shouldered bulbous ovoid form rising to conforming domed cover with ring handle, raised on tripod bird feet; the whole enriched with highly detailed low relief 3 crane group, wrapped and swirling around the vessel, two looped heads acting as handles   After the Warring States Dynasty model(481 -221 B.C.E.)  Ove (278 words) - [AMEDEO MODIGLIANI STYLE “TÊTE DE FEMME” – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/amedeo-modigliani-style-tete-de-femme/index.html): the fully realized sculpted and molded plaster bust of a woman, with long face and aquiline nose, almond eyes and small closed mouth, the hair in a Art Deco style; the whole raised on block plinth Stamped on reverse of plinth: Austin Prod. Inc. 1961© Overall dimensions:  6 1/2” deep x 7” wide x 21 1/2” high Amedeo Modi (282 words) - [EAST INDIAN MARBLE BOWL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/east-indian-marble-bowl/index.html): of deep ovoid scalloped form, the sides relief carved in the form of lotus leaves, tapering to flat bottom; the whole now raised on later classical compound molded circular section sockle, ending in square plinth   19th Century elements   Overall dimensions: 18” diameter x 14” high    Download Tearsheet  (262 words) - [ROMAN MARBLE CORINTHIAN CAPITAL FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/roman-marble-corinthian-capital-fragment/index.html): of circular section tapering form, deeply carved with acanthus leaves; the whole later carved into mortar   1st Century C.E. Overall dimensions: 13 12” deep x 15” wide x 14” high    Download Tearsheet    (247 words) - [ROMAN MARBLE CARYATID – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/roman-marble-caryatid/index.html): the three-quarter sculpted female figure in the antique taste, draped in flowing classical Greek robes and wearing a high polos above curly hair brushed up from the forehead with tendrils falling along each shoulder, her right arm raised, holding an attribute, the whole on integral plinth Late 17th – Early 18th century (312 words) - [S/3 SIMILAR DELFT STONEWARE BLUE & WHITE VASES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/s-3-similar-delft-stoneware-blue-white-vases/index.html): each of vasiform shape, bulging at the shoulders and tapering to narrow neck, ending in flaring foot; the whole surmounted by conforming high domed cover with integral turned, shaped and molded finial, two enriched with frontal displays depicting foliate scene in fenced rockery garden flanked by foliate borders and sim (311 words) - [TANG SANCAI GLAZED FIGURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/tang-sancai-glazed-figure/index.html): the fully realized statuesque standing female form, with gentle direct gaze, hair in topknots, dressed in flowing gown, a wrap draped over her hands clasped at the center; the whole enriched with green and ochre glaze with black unglazed highlights, retaining archeological patination   Tang Dynasty (618-907 C.E.)   Ove (274 words) - [FRENCH CAENSTONE FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/french-caenstone-fragment-1/index.html): the 3/4 carved pierced rectangular capital in the Corinthian manner, the face with high relief carved acanthus leaves flanking outward scrolling volutes centering foliate spray with berries, the side with similar acanthus leaves, stylized volute scroll and simple foliate spray   16th-17th Century - Tolouse   Overall di (273 words) - [TANG EARTHENWARE PAINTED FIGURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/tang-earthenware-painted-figure/index.html): of animated fully realized standing horse form, in dynamic pose with head arched and turned to the left, the mane and tail dressed, raised on integral rectangular plinth; the whole retaining traces of cold slip white and black painted decoration with archeological patination   Tang Dynasty (618-907 C.E.)   Overall diam (275 words) - [TANG EARTHENWARE PARCEL PAINTED FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/tang-earthenware-parcel-painted-fragment/index.html): of robust fully realized form, probably one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” , guardian deities associated with Buddhism, wearing elaborate accented armor, arms up at the waist, fists clenching lost ornaments; the whole retaining traces of original polychrome decoration and archeological patination and raised on later luci (298 words) - [HAN EARTHENWARE CELEDON GLAZED HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-earthenware-celedon-glazed-hu/index.html): of square section bulbous waisted form, fitted at the waist with high relief dragon head drop ring handles, rising gently to tapered neck and flaring flat rim, surmounted by articulated conforming cover; the whole tapering to square hollow foot and retaining archeological patination   Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. - 220 C.E. (277 words) - [LOET VANDERVEEN LIMITED EDITION BRONZE FIGURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/loet-vanderveen-limited-edition-bronze-figure/index.html): depicting fully realized sculpted and molded standing “RHINO”, head forward, back right foot in motion; the whole with soft bronze patina 78/250   Loet Vanderveen (1921-2015) Dutch-American Bronze Sculptor   Overall dimensions: 6” deep x 18” long x 7 1/4” high    Download Tearsheet (258 words) - [PAIR PORTUGUESE BAROQUE GRANITE FIGURES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-portuguese-baroque-granite-figures/index.html): each massive ully realized carved and molded figure depicting seated hippopotamuses, their heads pushed forward roaring, deep folded skin on the back and legs; the whole raised on rectangular low plinth 17th Century Overall dimensions: 21” deep 48 1/2” wide x 28” high    Download Tearsheet (261 words) - [HAN EARTHENWARE GLAZED URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-earthenware-glazed-urn/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with various horizontal bands, fitted with relief moulded dragon head drop ring handles tapering to waisted neck and flaring rim, tapering to flat foot; the whole displaying iridescent archeological patination Overall diameter: 13” x 17 1/2” high Han Dynasty 206 BCE - 220 CE    Download Tearsheet (265 words) - [HAN GREEN GLAZED EARTHENWARE GRANARY – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-green-glazed-earthenware-granary/index.html): the unusually large circular section tapering body with incised concentric horizontal rings with foliate enrichment on the top band, rising to flaring contiquous downward sloping fully realized ribbed roof with oculus; the whole raised on anthropomorphic tripod feet and retaining traces of archeological patination   Ha (278 words) - [ROMAN MARBLE FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/roman-marble-fragment-2/index.html): depicting a fully realized carved and molded head of a male youth, with full curly locks secured by a wide band, the almond eyes set in a soft gaze, noble nose and gentle lips,; the whole with old repairs and archeological patination, now mounted on tapering square wood plinth   2nd - 3rd Century C.E. after the Greek o (297 words) - [HAN CELEDON GLAZED EARTHENWARE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-celedon-glazed-earthenware-hu-2/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with low relief concentric bands above and below the waist, the shoulders with shaped and moulded relief dragon ring handles, rising to slightly flaring banded rim, tapering sharply under the body to slightly flared flat base; the whole retaining iridescent archeological patination   Han Dynasty ( (279 words) - [FORNACE AGRESTI TERRA COTTA DOG – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/fornace-agresti-terra-cotta-dog/index.html): the fully realized molded and shaped sitting Cani Molosso figure, it’s head turned slightly to the left, his neck fitted with an elaborate studded collar in high relief with padlock and tag; the whole raised on rectangular plinth with impressed stamp: Vittoria Agresti Impruneta First half 20th Century - Impruneta, Ital (342 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC EARTHENWARE COVERED URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaic-earthenware-covered-urn/index.html): of bulbous high shouldered ovoid form the sides fitted with pierced strap handles rising to narrow rim with flaring applied points on the shoulders, fitted with conforming articulated pierced tower lid and tapering to flat base; the whole displaying archeological patination   Warring States Period. (450-221 BCE)   Over (274 words) - [MIKE FAIR AMERICAN ELM TRAY – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/mike-fair-american-elm-tray/index.html): of trapezoid form, the shallow interior chip carved and rising gently to flat edge on one side Signed:         MF                 Mike Fair 2026 Overall dimensions: 8 3/4: x 13 1/2” x 2 1/2” high   Download Tearsheet (251 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC EARTHENWARE URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaic-earthenware-urn/index.html): of ovoid exaggerated bulbous form, the shoulders fitted with stylized anthropomorphic figures with drop ring handles, the body tapering to narrow flat rim, raised on similar tapering flat base; the whole with intricately incised combed enrichment   Warring States Period (475-221 BCE) Overall dimensions: 13 1/2” deep x (271 words) - [CONTINENTAL STONE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/continental-stone-mortar/index.html): of irregularly hewn deep dish ovoid form, flaring to rounded edge and tapering at the waist to a straight flat bottom 17th-18th Century - Possibly Spanish Overall diameter: 6 1/2” high x 5” high    Download Tearsheet (60 words) - [SUNG GREEN GLAZED EARTHENWARE LIDDED POT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/sung-green-glazed-earthenware-lidded-pot/index.html): of towering circular section deep dish form, with applied concentric wave form high relief bands, fitted with conforming domed cover with similar wave form bands centering domed handle, tapering to slightly flared flat foot; the whole enriched with monochromatic green glaze Sung Dynasty (960-1279) Overall diameter: 9” (269 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-hu-1/index.html): of bulbous pear shaped ovoid form rising to concave neck, the shoulders fitted with fullly realized sculpted and pierced tiger handles, rising to flat banded rim, surmounted by conforming flat cover with pierced outward flaring pelmette border centering fully realized crane in flight, the body tapering to narrow base w (311 words) - [CHRISTOPHER KENT SCHUMAKER RESIN SCULPTURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/christopher-kent-schumaker-resin-sculpture-2/index.html): of massive irregular tapering form with slight rolled edge CA 1990 Approximate dimensions: 25” x 38” x 62” long Christopher Kent Schumaker (1950 - ) Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada    Download Tearsheet (246 words) - [CHINESE MARBLE ORNAMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/chinese-marble-ornament/index.html): of massive thin irregular shaped and moulded rectangular form, possibly depicting an ax head, with circular  beveled  piercings Overall dimensions: 11” wide x 20 1/2” high Undetermined age - possibly a modern reproduction -  these ornaments have been a great mystery to the Chinese Scholars - similar in notion to Coptic (287 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC TERRA COTTA PAINTED URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaic-terra-cotta-painted-urn/index.html): of bulbous ovoid high shouldered form with applied loop handles at the waist, rising to narrow long neck and flaring rim, tapering to rounded bottom; the whole enriched with red painted stylized human figures and banding on the neck and rim on fabric impressed ground, retaining traces of archeological patination Overal (284 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE LI DING – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-li-ding/index.html): of deep bulbous form, fitted with “D” pierced strap handles, surmounted by flat cover with pierced loop handle, raised on circular section tapering tripod feet; the whole enriched with high and low relief decoration, centering toatie masks on lewen ground, with buffalo horns on the body as well as the lid, now displayi (291 words) - [CHINESE STONE BUDDHA HEAD – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/chinese-stone-buddha-head/index.html): of fully realized realistic form, with serene expression, downward cast slightly closed eyes, elongated eyelids underneath arched eyebrows, a slender pointed nose, large pendulous ears and a mouth with cupid bow lips, the hair carved in neatly arranged rows of tightly rolled curls; the whole in uniform grey coloured st (342 words) - [PAIR SPANISH STONE BUSTS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-spanish-stone-busts-1/index.html): the frontally fully sculpted male and female figures with classically draped cloak, raised on concave rectangular sockle; now mounted on absolute black granite rectangular tapering plinths 18th Century Overall dimensions: 28” wide x 12” deep x 37” high Plinths: 12” deep x 16” wide x 64” high    Download Tearsheet (264 words) - [ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC TERRA COTTA PLANTER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/italian-neoclassic-terra-cotta-planter/index.html): of octagonal tapering deep dish form, rising to shaped and moulded circular flaring edge and fitted with scrolling handles, the body with contiguous applied female term figures; the whole with early stapled repair 18th Century  Stamped: SEMAE Overall dimensions: 21” diameter x 15 1/5” high  Download tearsheet (263 words) - [EARLY VENETIAN GIALLO REALE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/early-venetian-giallo-reale-mortar/index.html): of carved and molded ovoid deep dish form, rising with straight sides to bulbous rolled edge, the opposing side with fully realigned carved saytr heads each with deep set eyes, open mouth, flowing beard, mustache and hair, opposite sides with carved demi-lune hands and spout   14th -15th Century Dimensions: 12” x 7” hi (271 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/mike-fair/index.html): of rectangular form assembled from remnants of Baltic birch plywood, sculpted to reveal red glue strata in two dimensions, then with further hand sculpting to create a three dimensional topography Signed: Mike Fair 2023 Overall dimensions: 25 1/2” wide x 32 1/2” high  Download Tearsheet (258 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli-1.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label Overall dimensions: 14” x 15 1/2” H  Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [PAIR VENETIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD BLACKAMOORS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-venetian-baroque-painted-and-parcel-gilt-carved-wood-blackamoors.html): each naturalistically carved figure of partially nude mature male in striding position with walking cane and cornucopia; the left figure with star embossed drapery, the right with stylized Moorish costume, both figures on circular moulded plinth with cavetto sides, raised on scrolling volutes; the whole retaining origi (288 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/mike-fair-1/index.html): of rectangular form of Baltic birch plywood with the surface subtly sculpted to reveal the glue lines creating shifting ethereal patterns Signed: Mike Fair 2023 Overall dimensions: 13 1/2” wide x 18 13/4” high  Download Tearsheet (249 words) - [EARLY VENETIAN GIALLO REALE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/early-venetian-giallo-reale-mortar/index.html): of carved and molded ovoid deep dish form, rising with straight sides to bulbous rolled edge, the opposing side with fully realigned carved saytr heads each with deep set eyes, open mouth, flowing beard, mustache and hair, opposite sides with carved demi-lune hands and spout   14th -15th Century Dimensions: 12” x 7” hi (271 words) - [PORTUGUESE BAROQUE FOUR-PANEL PARCEL-GILT TOOLED LEATHER SCREEN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/screens-pedestals/products/portuguese-baroque-four-panel-parcel-gilt-tooled-leather-screen.html): each rectangular hinged tripartite panel with shaped top within large nailhead borders, the foliate arabesque framed reserves with centered stylized floral medallions with each upper end panel centering coat of arms; the whole now raised on barley twist giltwood legs   Early 18th century Each panel overall dimensions: (273 words) - [SWEDISH GUSTAVIANSK FAIENCE STOVE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mantels/products/swedish-gustaviansk-faience-stove/index.html): of rectangular form with canted corners , supporting back-set conforming chimney-brest with moulded cornice, the whole raised on white painted wood stand and decorated in underglaze blue on white ground depicting various neoclassic architectural motifs of pilasters, festoons and meandering vines attributed Sven Berggrr (103 words) - [FRENCH CHINOSAIRE POLYCHROME PAINTED SIX PANEL PAPER SCREEN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/screens-pedestals/products/french-chinosaire-polychrome-painted-six-panel-paper-screen.html): depicting flowering vase in garden setting framed by profusely flowering branches with exotic birds and butterflies within polychrome painted border with various landscape vignettes of Chinese musicians, sailors and hunters on buff colored ground     Early 20th century – ProvenceOverall dimensions: 106” wide x 78” high (267 words) - [FRENCH REGENCE STYLE CAENSTONE MANTLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mantels/products/french-regence-style-caenstone-mantle-1/index.html): the rectangular lintel with molded edge over conforming apron, raised on downswept scrolling legs contiguous with block plinth 19th century   Overall dimensions: 37 3/4’’ high x 45 1/4’’ wide x 14 1/2’’ deep Opening: 33 3/4’’ high x 36 3/4’’ wide    Download Tearsheet (259 words) - [NORTH ITALIAN ROCOCO SILVER GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/north-italian-rococo-silver-gilt-mirror/index.html): the rectangular two section mercury plate within mirrored surround with moulded frame secured by floral enrichments surmounted by pierced cresting of interlocking foliate strapwork centering classic urn and suspending bead carved festoon; the whole raised on scrolling legs with similarly carved festoon and retaining tr (106 words) - [PAIR SPANISH NEOCLASSIC GILTWOOD MIRRORS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/pair-spanish-neoclassic-giltwood-mirrors/index.html): the oval mercury plate within leaf tip, garrya husk and carved frame with sunflower rosettes,  surmounted by ribbon cresting   Late 18th century Overall dimensions: 32” wide x 42 ½” high   Download tearsheet (248 words) - [ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-rococo-giltwood-mirror/index.html): the two-section mercury plate framed by pierced, carved and moulded floral and foliate surround with various individually framed cabochon mirrors contiguous with outward scrolling feet, surmounted by pierced floral and foliate carved crest   18th century - Piemontese Overall dimensions: 31½” wide x 61” high   Download  (261 words) - [HAN EARTHENWARE GREEN GLAZED HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-earthenware-green-glazed-hu-1/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with concentric incised bands, rising to narrow neck and flaring to everted rim, tapering to flat bottom; the whole displaying degraded green lead glaze and traces of archological patination   Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E.)   Overall dimensions: 4” x 4 3/4” high    Download Tearsheet (265 words) - [FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/french-louis-xvi-giltwood-mirror/index.html): the rectangular mercury plate within bead and and leaf-tip carved frame with out set mirrored corners, the lower with floral rosettes issuing realistically carved meandering branches with roses, the upper with similar rosettes issuing cornucopia with fruit, foliate and floral bouquet, the sides draped with fruit and fo (296 words) - [ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-rococo-giltwood-mirror-1/index.html): the two section mercury plate framed by carved and moulded mirrored surround with architectonic framework of baroque moldings incorporating flowering vines, masks and volutes, surmounted by broken pediments supporting fully sculpted right and left facing sphinxes and centering pierced shell cartouche   18th Century - P (269 words) - [AUSTRIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/austrian-baroque-painted-and-parcel-gilt-mirror/index.html): the later hand beveled mercury plate within frame of carved and pierced acanthus, bordered by rib boned laurel and surmounted by reclining putti centering coronet, the base with cabochon carved cartouche displaying coat of arms; the whole retaining original painted and gilt decoration     Early 18th Century Overall Dim (253 words) - [ITALIAN BAROQUE GILTWOOD MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-baroque-giltwood-mirror/index.html): the rectangular plate within cartouche shaped frame with mirrored reserves composed of carved and moulded “S” and “C” scrolls and rocaille enrichments 18th century Overall dimensions: 24” wide x 46ó” high   Download tearsheet (248 words) - [ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD ETAGERE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-rococo-giltwood-etagere/index.html): the carved and molded frame with inset cartouche shaped mirrored reserves composed of foliate and rocaille ‘C’ scrolls with floral enrichments, supporting carved brackets and suspending shell form pendants           18th century     Overall dimensions: 26” wide x 71” high       Download tearsheet (255 words) - [DANISH NEOCLASSIC PARCEL GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/danish-neoclassic-parcel-gilt-mirror/index.html): the rectangular mercury plate within moulded and beaded frame surmounted by open arabesques with ionic order surmounted by two urns centering floral filled basket      Circa 1790  Overall dimensions:  22" wide x 58" high    Download teasheet (251 words) - [TANG EARTHENWARE STRAW GLAZED AMPHORA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/tang-earthenware-straw-glazed-amphora/index.html): of bulbous ovoid high shouldered buff colored form, rising to narrow neck and flaring rim with rolled edge, fitted at the shoulders with “S” scrolling shaped and molded dragon head pierced handles grasping the rim, tapering gently to narrow slightly flared flat foot   Tang Dynasty : 7th to 10th Century Overall dimensio (276 words) - [PAIR HAN BLACKWARE EARTHENWARE AND PAINTED LANTERN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-han-blackware-earthenware-and-painted-lantern/index.html): Each in the form of a fully realized standing duck, with high relief molded feathers, expressive eyes and webbed feet, the head looped downward grasping in its beak a circular section domed open lantern, the sides with simulated fret pattern; the whole enriched with traces of white and orange decoration and retaining t (293 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC EARTHENWARE COVERED URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/chinese-archaic-earthenware-covered-urn/index.html): of bulbous high shouldered ovoid form the sides fitted with pierced strap handles rising to narrow rim with flaring applied points on the shoulders, fitted with conforming articulated pierced tower lid and tapering to flat base; the whole displaying archeological patination   Warring States Period. (450-221 BCE)   Over (274 words) - [CHRISTOPHER KENT SCHUMAKER JUTE AND WOOD SCULPTURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/christopher-kent-schumaker-jute-and-wood-sculpture/index.html): of tall circular section tapering form rising to sculpted wood finial, tapering to irregular rounded bottom; the whole with clear lacquer finish Overall diameter:12” x 32” high Christopher Kent Schumaker (1950- ) Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada    Download Tearsheet (255 words) - [CHINESE STONE BUDDHA HEAD – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/chinese-stone-buddha-head/index.html): of fully realized realistic form, with serene expression, downward cast slightly closed eyes, elongated eyelids underneath arched eyebrows, a slender pointed nose, large pendulous ears and a mouth with cupid bow lips, the hair carved in neatly arranged rows of tightly rolled curls; the whole in uniform grey coloured st (342 words) - [CEYLONESE MAHOGANY AND SPECIMEN WOOD OCTAGONAL CENTER TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/ceylonese-mahogany-and-specimen-wood-octagonal-center-table.html): the octagonal top centering ebony circular boss with radiating veneered exotic woods, including satinwood, palmwood, amaranth and ebony, with compound molded edge and flaring carved and piered floral and foliate apron; the whole raised on vasiform circular section stem on tripartite downward scrolling fully realized el (293 words) - [CATALONIAN PINEWOOD DROP-LEAF TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/catalonian-pinewood-drop-leaf-table/index.html): the circular top incorporating two drop leaves, raised on straight round section legs with split leg pivot mechanism joined by square section perimeter stretchers 19th century Overall dimensions: 4ó” wide x 50” deep x 30” high (20” closed)   Download tearsheet (60 words) - [HAN CELEDON GLAZED EARTHENWARE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-celedon-glazed-earthenware-hu-3/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with low relief concentric bands at the neck, the shoulders with shaped and moulded relief taotie drop ring handles, rising to slightly flaring rim with similar concentric bands, tapering sharply under the body to slightly flared flat base; the whole retaining iridescent archeological patination H (281 words) - [PAIR GALICIAN GRANITE COLUMNS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/pair-italian-baroque-marble-architectural-plinths/index.html): Each with cylindrical shaft surmounted by Ionic carved capital, raised on square plinth with circular socle Overall dimensions each: 10 1⁄2” x 10 1⁄2” deep x 37” high   download tearsheet (56 words) - [CARLO DE CARLI “LA PIPA” BERGERE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/carlo-de-carli-la-pipa-bergere/index.html): the rectangular back with shaped sides contiguous with seat, flat conforming leather upholstered arms; the whole raised on chrome plated circular section flaring legs and fitted with button tufted cushions    1963, for Sormani, Arosio, Italy   Carlo de Carli (1910-1999)Overall Dimensions:   36” x 30”     *This model ch (279 words) - [ROMAN MARBLE CAPITAL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/roman-marble-capital/index.html): the flaring square section sculpted form sheathed in scrolling acanthus leaves 3rd century C.E.Overall dimensions: 9" high x 10 1/2" wide x 9" deep   Download tearsheet (241 words) - [PAIR ARCHITECTURAL PLINTHS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/architectural-plinths/index.html): of rectangular section form, three sides with inset compound moulded frames and roughly hewn centers; the fourth side flat 16th, 17th Century Overall dimensions: 19 ó” wide x 21 ó” deep x 22” high   Download tearsheet (53 words) - [GERMAN BAROQUE SANDSTONE MANTLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mantels/products/german-baroque-sandstone-mantle/index.html): the gently shaped lintel with moulded edge and engaged pilasters centering oval reserve on conforming rectangular supports with relief carved rectangular reserves centering scrolling pendant with bellflower, on moulded plinths   Circa 1740 Overall dimensions: 62” wide x 43½” high Firebox:                        45” wid (63 words) - [BYZANTINE PORPHYRY FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/byzantine-porphyry-fragment/index.html): the fully realized sculpted and molded head of a  cherubic youthful male, with full billowing hair, the top flat, a small nose between deep set eyes over closed mouth; the whole deeply weathered and worn with losses Byzantine Empire (395 - 1453 C.E.) Overall dimensions: 7” deep x 8” wide x 8” high    Download Tearsheet (268 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC GOLD INLAYED BRONZE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-gold-inlayed-bronze-hu/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form, fitted at the shoulders with loose drop ring handles from high relief elephant masks, rising to narrow neck and flaring raised flat rim, surmounted by conforming slightly domed lid with pierced tryptic anthropomorphic handles, raised on tapering flared hollow foot; the whole enriched with gold in (323 words) - [ATTIC STYLE RED-FIGURE LEKYTHOS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/attic-style-red-figure-lekythos/index.html): of slender high shoulder ovoid form, fitted at the back shoulder with “d” ring vertical handle, the shoulders tapering sharply to tall thin slightly flaring neck and flaring flat rim, tapering sharply at the base to compound flaring foot; the whole enriched with a standing woman facing left, dressed in a chiton and him (317 words) - [PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO LIMESTONE SPHINX – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/pair-of-italian-rococo-limestone-sphinx/index.html): the fully sculpted facing recumbent figures with braided cascading headdress in the Egyptian taste and relief carved caparison, contiguous with rectangular plinth 18th Century Overall dimensions: 40" wide x 15" deep x 33" high Condition Report Available   Download terasheeet (256 words) - [PORTUGUESE STONE SUNDIAL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/portuguese-stone-sundial/index.html): of elongated round form centering high relief carved satyr mask below opposing canted morning/afternoon dials with calibrations, the whole surmounted by foliate carved crown and raised on concave base Late 17th Century - Early 18th Century Overall dimensions: 25" high   Download tearsheet. (256 words) - [BURR BRASS, LUCITE AND WOOD PANEL by ESTON – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/burr-brass-lucite-and-wood-panel-by-eston-1/index.html): remnants from metal  laser cutting machine -           possible natural oxidation and color change over time -           white lacquered frame -           Overall dimensions: 26” x 32” wide   Download Tearsheet (247 words) - [ITALIAN LIMESTONE CORBEL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/italian-limestone-corbel/index.html): in the form of moulded and shaped scrolling enriched volute with acanthus leaves Circa 1700 Overall dimensions: 11" d x 18" x 10" high   Download tearsheet (57 words) - [ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC GILTWOOD MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-neoclassic-giltwood-mirror/index.html): the rectangular section mercury plate within carved and molded foliate frame surmounted by classical urn suspending floral and foliate festoons and scrolling volutes on flaring pedestals, flanked by similar lidded urns and pedestals with meandering floral and foliate pendants, raised on fluted compound molded legs endi (289 words) - [ROMAN MARBLE CARYATID – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/roman-marble-caryatid/index.html): the three-quarter sculpted female figure in the antique taste, draped in flowing classical Greek robes and wearing a high polos above curly hair brushed up from the forehead with tendrils falling along each shoulder, her right arm raised, holding an attribute, the whole on integral plinth Late 17th – Early 18th century (312 words) - [BURR BRASS, LUCITE AND WOOD PANEL by ESTON – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/burr-brass-lucite-and-wood-panel-by-eston/index.html):   -           remnants from metal  laser cutting machine -           possible oxidation and color change over time -           white lacquered frame   Overall dimensions: 15 1/4” x 29” wide    Download Tearsheet (44 words) - [PORTUGUESE BAROQUE MARBLE FOUNTAIN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/portuguese-baroque-marble-fountain/index.html): the carved laurel framed cabochon shaped back fitted with bronze spigot, surmounted by fan shaped cresting over circular basin with flanking leaf shaped reserves at the back, raised on tapering column support ending in stepped rectangular plinth 18th Century Overall dimensions: 20” wide x 18” deep x 45” high   Download (266 words) - [IBERIAN STONE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/iberian-stone-mortar/index.html): of square section massive roughly hewn deep form rising to flat edge; now raised on square-section plinth 16th – 17th century Overall dimensions: 33” wide x 34” deep x 26” high   Download tearsheet (45 words) - [ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC TERRA COTTA PLANTER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/italian-neoclassic-terra-cotta-planter/index.html): of octagonal tapering deep dish form, rising to shaped and moulded circular flaring edge and fitted with scrolling handles, the body with contiguous applied female term figures; the whole with early stapled repair 18th Century  Stamped: SEMAE Overall dimensions: 21” diameter x 15 1/5” high  Download tearsheet (263 words) - [FRENCH BAROQUE LIMESTONE FOUNTAIN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/french-baroque-limestone-fountain/index.html): of compound shaped and molded contiguous form, the classic campana shaped urn with cavetto molded sides enclosing hollow interior with concave neck and flaring circular socle relief, carved with foliate swags centering grotesque and fitted with fully realized seated classical figure handles, raised on baluster shaped s (296 words) - [BURMESE KAREN BRONZE FROG DRUM – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/burmese-karen-bronze-frog-drum-1/index.html): of circular section form in lost wax casting, the drum is ornamented with 8 frogs stacked in pairs, located at four equidistant points on the outer edge of the tympanum wherein the bottom frogs straddle the two outer bands. The center of the tympanum is decorated with a crisp 12 pointed relief “star-of- foam”, the star (383 words) - [SPANISH COLONIAL GILTWOOD ‘VICEROY’ MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/spanish-colonial-giltwood-viceroy-mirror/index.html): the rectangular plate inset into carved and moulded frame composed of architectonic framework of compound scrolling swans neck pediment centering cabochons, ‘C’ scroll and foliate carved rocaille enrichments, flanked by attached foliate carving issuing geometric pendant festoons, right and left facing ho ho birds and ‘ (281 words) - [VENETIAN VERONA MARBLE VERE da POZZO – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/venetian-verona-marble-vere-da-pozzo/index.html): the irregular square hollow form with molded edge, tapering to circular base with relief carved acanthus leaves, flanking armorial crests on three sides   15th – 16th century Overall dimensions: 30 ½” wide x 31” deep x 23 ½” high  Download tearsheet (258 words) - [ITALIAN BAROQUE EBONIZED AND PARCEL GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-baroque-ebonized-and-parcel-gilt-mirror/index.html): later rectangular plate inset within compound molded frame of alternating ripple carved moldings      17th Century     Overall dimensions:  26 3/4” wide x 29” high      Download tearsheet  (243 words) - [BURMESE KALAGA TAPESTRY PILLOW – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/burmese-kalaga-tapestry-pillow/index.html): the rectangular panel with intricate metallic thread, beadwork, glass stones and embroidery, depicting male figure in full dress riding an animated horse with elaborate passementerie, all within compound borders, the corners with foliate medalions, all within similar border; the whole now made into a pillow with down/f (285 words) - [BYZANTINE PORPHYRY FRAGMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/byzantine-porphyry-fragment/index.html): the fully realized sculpted and molded head of a  cherubic youthful male, with full billowing hair, the top flat, a small nose between deep set eyes over closed mouth; the whole deeply weathered and worn with losses Byzantine Empire (395 - 1453 C.E.) Overall dimensions: 7” deep x 8” wide x 8” high    Download Tearsheet (268 words) - [PAIR HAN EARTHENWARE PAINTED HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/pair-han-earthenware-painted-hu/index.html): each of bulbous ovoid form tapering at the neck and flaring gently to the flat rim, tapering sharply at the foot to flat base; the whole enriched with traces of white painted decoration in the form of a central wide band and various floral and foliate swirls, retaining archeological patination    Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E (283 words) - [SWEDISH GILT IRON MEDALLION – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/swedish-gilt-iron-medallion/index.html): depicting profile of Swedish monarch in moulded relief within circular raised border; the whole displaying gilt decoration    19th century Overall dimensions: 12" wide x 8" deep x 13" high    Download Tearsheet (246 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label   Overall dimensions: 16” x 15 1/2” H    Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [BOEOTIAN RED-FIGURE SKYPHOS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/boeotian-red-figure-skyphos/index.html): of deep dish ovoid form, fitted at the knife edge rim with molded ear shaped loop handles, tapering to flaring foot; the whole enriched with painted decoration depicting central band of standing figures, male and female, flanked by palmettes, all silhouetted on black ground, with  black banded base   Mid 6th Century B. (277 words) - [BIDRI ZINC, COPPER AND SILVER SURAHI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/bidri-zinc-copper-and-silver-surahi/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form, narrowing to thin flaring stem and tapering sharply at the base to flaring hollow foot; the whole enriched with alternating floral and foliate inlaid silver(Tarkashi), with geometric borders, all on blackened ground  using special soil from Bidar Fort area  Mughal Dynasty, 1526-1858 18th Century (275 words) - [BELGIAN GALVANIZED STEEL “SALVAGE” PANEL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/belgian-galvanized-steel-salvage-panel/index.html): of abstract irregular form, the edges rusted naturally over time Early 20th Century Approximate Overall diameter: 50” x 108”    Download Tearsheet (237 words) - [HAN CELEDON GLAZED EARTHENWARE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/han-celedon-glazed-earthenware-hu-1/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with concentric incised bands at the shoulders and lower neck, tapering sharply at the neck and flaring to everted flat rim, tapering softly to flat bottom; the whole displaying degraded green lead glaze, the interior rim with brown glaze and retaining archeological patination     Han Dynasty (206 (279 words) - [AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER WALNUT CENTER TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/austrian-biedermeier-walnut-center-table/index.html): The oval top centering oval reserve with radiating veneers over conforming straight pron on paired tapering cavetto moulded egs width carved moulded socle,on conforming platform base In the manner of Josef Danhauser Circa 1825 Overall dimensions: 37.” widex 24.” deep x32” high   Download tearsheet (260 words) - [BAVARIAN WALNUT BAILIFF TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/bavarian-walnut-bailiff-table/index.html): the removable plank top incorporating slide mechanism enclosing fitted interior, on shaped leg base incorporating single long drawer fitted with bail pull, secured by paired under stretchers with iron pins and joined by flat perimeter stretcher, raised on block feet 18th century Dated: 17-- & 1857 Overall dimension (273 words) - [BELGIAN 1970’s STAINLESS STEEL PAINTED PANEL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/belgian-1970-s-stainless-steel-painted-panel/index.html): the rectangular contiguous triptych form on wood frame; the whole enriched with bold black painted abstract with patinated glazed finish Artist unknown   Overall diameter: 32 1/4” x 76 3/4” high   Download Tearsheet  (249 words) - [AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER BURLWOOD AND PART EBONIZED GLOBE WORK TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/austrian-biedermeier-burlwood-and-part-ebonized-globe-work-table.html): the semi-spherical hinged top-enclosing interior with rusticated pediment facade fitted with various drawers, raised on columnar support on triangular concave sided plinth   Circa 1830 Overall Dimensions: 18½” diameter x 41” high   Download tearsheet (233 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE DING – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-ding-1/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form, fitted at the shoulders with fully realized pierced anthropomorphic handles, tapering sharply at the neck and flaring to flat rim; surmounted by foliate pierced domed lid with fully realized bird finial; the whole raised on anthropomorphic outward flaring legs and feet, enriched with low relief b (303 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE DING – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-ding-2/index.html): of bulbous ovoid form with high relief wide horizontal bands with concentric dragon head masks on mottled ground, fitted at the neck with large square section circular pierced ring handles and surmounted by conforming flat cover with loose ring finial flanked by paired loops; the whole tapering to round bottom and fitt (293 words) - [AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER BIRCHWOOD CENTER TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/austrian-biedermeier-birchwood-center-table/index.html): the circular top over conforming straight apron onstepped column secured by conforming beveled molding, extending to down swept legs ending in scrolling feet   Circa 1825 Overall Dimensions: 43” diameter x 31” high   Download tearsheet (250 words) - [AUSTRIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/austrian-baroque-painted-and-parcel-gilt-mirror/index.html): the later hand beveled mercury plate within frame of carved and pierced acanthus, bordered by rib boned laurel and surmounted by reclining putti centering coronet, the base with cabochon carved cartouche displaying coat of arms; the whole retaining original painted and gilt decoration     Early 18th Century Overall Dim (273 words) - [ATTRIBUTED TO GIOTTO STOPPINO “COBRA” CHAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/attributed-to-giotto-stoppino-cobra-chair/index.html): -   tubular steel  -  Calfskin provided by Iluminaire  -  thought to be a prototype for the “Cobra” Chair created in the 1970’s  Overall dimensions: 22 1/2” deep x 22” wide x 26” high   Download Tearsheet (252 words) - [ATTIC STYLE RED-FIGURE LEKYTHOS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/attic-style-red-figure-lekythos/index.html): of slender high shoulder ovoid form, fitted at the back shoulder with “d” ring vertical handle, the shoulders tapering sharply to tall thin slightly flaring neck and flaring flat rim, tapering sharply at the base to compound flaring foot; the whole enriched with a standing woman facing left, dressed in a chiton and him (317 words) - [ASANTE (ASHANTI) HARDWOOD LEATHER AND BRASS CHIEFTAIN’S THRONE CHAIR “ – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/asante-ashanti-hardwood-leather-and-brass-chieftain-s-throne-chair-asipim.html): the rectangular leather panel back secured by studs and surmounted by brass finials with square section supports joined to similar square leather seat, raised on square section legs joined by perimeter stretchers; the whole enriched by various applied brass nail heads and bosses   19th century - Ghana Overall dimension (361 words) - [ATTIC RED FIGURE STYLE AMPHORA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/attic-red-figure-style-amphora/index.html): of high shouldered ovoid form with attached twist form handles, rising to concave neck and flaring rim, raised on circular moulded base; the whole with black clay slip ground and red figure decorated frieze depicting reclining classic Greek consort 19th Century - Grand Tour Overall dimensions: 9” diameter x 15 1/2” hig (270 words) - [ARNE NORELL ROSEWOOD AND LEATHER ARMCHAIRS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/arne-norell-rosewood-and-leather-armchairs/index.html): model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell, produced by his own company Mobel AB         Arne Norell,  in Aneby, Sweden 1960-1969 Overall dimensions: 26” deep x 26 1/2” wide x 28” high, seat height: 15”
   Download Tearsheet (250 words) - [AREA 50 CURVA BY MARIO BELLINI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/area-50-curva-by-mario-bellini/index.html): metal base and lacquered metal stem, polycarbonate fittings and synthetic textile diffusor   Overall dimensions: 18” d x 17” w x 22” high -Mario Bellini for Artemide - 1974 -Mario Bellini (1935 -    ) Italian architect and designer - Milan, Italy             Quote: “The intangible nature of light led me, in a subsequen (336 words) - [BOULLE BOX BY TAHAN OF PARIS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/boulle-box-by-tahan-of-paris/index.html): of octagonal hinged lidded form enclosing red velvet interior, with ogee molded cover over slightly outward bowed sides, alternating with foliate gilt mounts, raised on similar octagonal ogee molded outward flaring base; the whole enriched with foliate scrolling brass inlay on tortoise shell ground, with brass rolled b (106 words) - [APULIAN STYLE RED-FIGURE HYDRIA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/apulian-style-red-figure-hydria/index.html): of bulbous high shoulder ovoid form, fitted at the shoulders with horizontal “d” ring handles, the back with vertical handle, rising to sharply tapered neck and flaring to flat molded and shaped rim, tapering sharply to flaring molded and shaped flat foot; the whole enriched with head of a woman facing left(sometimes r (329 words) - [DON REITZ SALT FIRED BLACK CLAY CHARGER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/don-reitz-salt-fired-black-clay-charger/index.html): - signed: REITZ 1988 Overall dimensions: 4”deep x 24” diameter Don Reitz(1929-2014) Arizona  Download Tearsheet (233 words) - [PAIR CHINESE EXPORT MIRROR PAINTINGS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/pair-chinese-export-mirror-paintings/index.html): each reverse glass painted mirror depicting various birds amongst flowering and fruiting branches inset into gilt decorated frames    19th century Overall Dimensions: (each) 19” wide x 25” high    Download Tearsheet (246 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli-1.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label Overall dimensions: 14” x 15 1/2” H  Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label   Overall dimensions: 16” x 15 1/2” H    Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [8 JEAN LOUIS DELENATTE GOUACHE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/8-jean-louis-delenatte-gouache/index.html):   -           colorist, artist  -          Influenced by Edouard Georges and Adrien Seguin   Dimensions:2 5”wide x 31”high   Download Tearsheet (239 words) - [ANGLO-INDIAN PADAUK WOOD ETAGERE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/anglo-indian-padauk-wood-etagere/index.html): consisting of three tiers, each tier with compound molded lotus and diamond carved lip, applied circular pelmet medallions, flanked by pierced foliate corner brackets, over floral and foliate carved arched stretcher, supported by intricately carved and molded pierced foliate and floral “C” and “S” scrolling supports, c (314 words) - [AMERICAN TRAMP ART MAHOGANY AND OAK INLAID WOOD TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/american-tramp-art-mahogany-and-oak-inlaid-wood-table.html): the square section geometric two tone top, over straight apron with ripple moulded bottom edge, raised on four square section tapering legs, joined by “X” stretcher, all with similar ripple moulded edges CA 1940 - Possibly Kansas Overall dimensions: 21” square x 28” high    Download Tearsheet (266 words) - [AFRICAN JACARANDA CHIEFTAIN’S CHAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/african-jacaranda-chieftain-s-chair-1/index.html): the double headed carved shaped and molded bird back rail, joined to similar arms, raised on circular section supports and joined to rectangular paneled seat incised with concentric geometric squares, flanked by rectangular section rails; the whole raised on articulated circular section flaring legs and and fitted with (289 words) - [ANGLO INDIAN ‘BLACKWOOD’ SIDECHAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/anglo-indian-blackwood-sidechair/index.html): the pierced cartouche shaped minutely carved back depicting scrolling floral and foliate tendrils joined to round inset thick pleated box seat with embroidered top depicting elaborate arched temple with exotic birds, centering ‘living’ tree; the whole raised on similarly pierced and carved floral and foliate base with (329 words) - [AFRICAN JACARANDA CHIEFTAIN’S CHAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/african-jacaranda-chieftain-s-chair/index.html): the double headed carved shaped and molded bird back, rail raised on circular section supports and joined to rectangular paneled seat, flanked by rectangular section rails with inlaid circular tin bosses; the whole raised on articulated circular section flaring legs and centering a ball Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire 19th Cent (279 words) - [PAIR ITALIAN ART DECO SPHINX – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/pair-italian-art-deco-sphinx/index.html): the fully sculpted recumbent lion with Pharonic mask and headdress with “Ureaus” cobra suspending stylized cartouche; the body with stylized hieroglyphic reserve and retaining traces of original polychrome painted decoration on degraded grey painted ground   Circa 1930 Overall dimensions:  35” wide x 14” deep x 25” hig (67 words) - [ADJUSTABLE PINE AND PAINTED IRON STOOL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/adjustable-pine-and-painted-iron-stool/index.html): CA 1930 Belgium Overall dimensions: 19” Diameter x 18” to 23” High   Download Tearsheet (231 words) - [AMEDEO MODIGLIANI STYLE “TÊTE DE FEMME” – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/amedeo-modigliani-style-tete-de-femme/index.html): the fully realized sculpted and molded plaster bust of a woman, with long face and aquiline nose, almond eyes and small closed mouth, the hair in a Art Deco style; the whole raised on block plinth Stamped on reverse of plinth: Austin Prod. Inc. 1961© Overall dimensions:  6 1/2” deep x 7” wide x 21 1/2” high Amedeo Modi (282 words) - [LINGBI WABI SABI SCHOLAR’S ROCK – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/lingbi-wabi-sabi-scholar-s-rock/index.html):   the moist and glossy textured elongated natural abstract form, rising and twisting to a dramatic forward leaning downward scroll, with pierced angled protuberances and crevices; the whole abstractly wrapped with brass wire and mounted on Jiangnan style rosewood shaped and molded stand   Lingbi – Northern Anhui Provin (287 words) - [ATTIC RED FIGURE STYLE AMPHORA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/attic-red-figure-style-amphora/index.html): of high shouldered ovoid form with attached twist form handles, rising to concave neck and flaring rim, raised on circular moulded base; the whole with black clay slip ground and red figure decorated frieze depicting reclining classic Greek consort 19th Century - Grand Tour Overall dimensions: 9” diameter x 15 1/2” hig (270 words) - [ACHILLE & PIER GIACOMO CASTIGLIONI TARAXACUM PENDANT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/achille-pier-giacomo-castiglioni-taraxacum-pendant/index.html): white enameled steel frame with “cocoon” sprayed resin shade(process originally intended for military use) - created for Flos in the 1960’s - this pendant is documented in Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-2000, Allemandi, Turin, 2003, p.84 Overall dimensions: 24” diameter x 19” high - rewired Achille and Pier Giacomo (272 words) - [ACHI SULLO MIXED MEDIA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/achi-sullo-mixed-media/index.html): untitled wood, metal, paint Achillo “Achi” Siullo (1922 - 2013) Medford, Massachusetts    Download tearsheet (229 words) - [ITALIAN ROCOCO SILVER GILT MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-rococo-silver-gilt-mirror/index.html): the two section rectangular mercury plate within mirrored surround of carved and moulded framework with foliate enrichments surmounted by pierced cresting of foliate and interlocking ‘C’ scrolls; the whole raised on similarly moulded feet 18th Century Overall dimensions: 44” wide x 100” high    Download Tearsheet (261 words) - [5 SECTION ITALIAN MODULAR SOFA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/5-section-italian-modular-sofa/index.html): Images showing 3 of 5 pieces; in the manner of Claudio Salocchi, in cognac leather, three with boxed rectangular back rests contiguous to the base, joined to square section seats fitted with thin knife edge loose cushions, the ottomans of similar square section fitted with similar knife edge loose cushions Claudio Salo (305 words) - [1970’S ITALIAN BLUE-GREY AND WHITE GLASS TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/1970-s-italian-blue-grey-and-white-glass-table-1/index.html): the circular section gently bulbous form tapering to rolled edge and molded and shaped inset top, tapering to straight flat foot; the interior in white glass From a factory in the region of Vicenza, that was shuttered suddenly in the early 1970’s and remained untouched till 2023, when the doors were opened.  Inside rev (306 words) - [24 HOI AN HOAR EARTHENWARE GLAZED CONTAINERS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/25-tang-and-song-earthenware-glazed-containers/index.html): of various ovoid and octagonal shaped vessels, some with incised and raised foliate details, each with conforming cover; the whole with various blue floral and foliate decoration, two in dark grey glaze and several still sealed with original contents - more than likely cosmetic or perfume containers - 15th C. ship that (297 words) - [2 LURISTAN BRONZE CHALICES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/11-luristan-bronze-chalices/index.html): each of various circular deep dish forms tapering to sharp edge and raised on circular section or square section feet; some with incised geometric bands, and all with archeological patination 1st to 3rd Millennium B.C.E.
 Various dimensions: smallest:4 1/2” diameter x 3” high Largest: 8 1/2” diameter x 4” high    Downl (71 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC EARTHENWARE URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-archaic-earthenware-urn/index.html): of ovoid exaggerated bulbous form, the shoulders fitted with stylized anthropomorphic figures with drop ring handles, the body tapering to narrow flat rim, raised on similar tapering flat base; the whole with intricately incised combed enrichment   Warring States Period (475-221 BCE) Overall dimensions: 13 1/2” deep x (271 words) - [JOHN FLAXMANPLASTER INTAGLIOS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/john-flaxmanplaster-intaglios/index.html): 56 various oval, rectangular, and square forms, each with classical figure or scene; now mounted in Chinese Chippendale style giltwood frame John Flaxman ( 6 July 1755 - 7 December 1826) - British sculptor and draughtsman, a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism. Early in his career he worked as a modell (313 words) - [ITALIAN LIMESTONE CORBEL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/italian-limestone-corbel/index.html): in the form of moulded and shaped scrolling enriched volute with acanthus leaves Circa 1700 Overall dimensions: 11" d x 18" x 10" high   Download tearsheet (63 words) - [ATTIC RED FIGURE STYLE AMPHORA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/attic-red-figure-style-amphora/index.html): of high shouldered ovoid form with attached twist form handles, rising to concave neck and flaring rim, raised on circular moulded base; the whole with black clay slip ground and red figure decorated frieze depicting reclining classic Greek consort 19th Century - Grand Tour Overall dimensions: 9” diameter x 15 1/2” hig (270 words) - [WARRING STATES BRONZE SWORD – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/warring-states-bronze-sword/index.html): the short double edged thin rectangular tapering blade, flaring hilt deeply incised with toatie mask, the pommel with high relief beeded and ribbed decoration; the whole with bronze verdi - gris arcehological patination - restorations Warring States (475 - 221 B.C.E.) Overall dimensions:  1 1/2” wide  x 11” long    Dow (268 words) - [CHINESE MARBLE ORNAMENT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-marble-ornament/index.html): of massive thin irregular shaped and moulded rectangular form, possibly depicting an ax head, with circular  beveled  piercings Overall dimensions: 11” wide x 20 1/2” high Undetermined age - possibly a modern reproduction -  these ornaments have been a great mystery to the Chinese Scholars - similar in notion to Coptic (287 words) - [WARRING STATES EARTHENWARE URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/warring-states-earthenware-urn-1/index.html): of massive bulbous ovoid form, the body tapering sharply to flaring compound molded rim, the shoulders incised with textured wide bands concentric   Overall dimensions: 17 x 13 1/2 H Warring States (475-221) B.C.E    Download Tearsheet (250 words) - [ISLAMIC BRASS AND COPPER CANDLESTICK – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/islamic-brass-and-copper-candlestick/index.html): the vasiform cylindrical turned stem, surmounted by circular section gadrooned nozzle with central duel band, resting on cushion moulded square section base; the whole raised on slipper feet and displaying Kufic Mamluk revival scrolling foliate and floral relief pierced decoration centering nobleman on horseback on the (284 words) - [CONTINENTAL STONE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/continental-stone-mortar/index.html): of irregularly hewn deep dish ovoid form, flaring to rounded edge and tapering at the waist to a straight flat bottom 17th-18th Century - Possibly Spanish Overall diameter: 6 1/2” high x 5” high    Download Tearsheet (52 words) - [OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLESTICK – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/old-sheffield-plate-candlestick/index.html): in the Adams style, with the articulated tapering circular section fluted stem with moulded and shaped ram’s heads at the shoulders, supporting stop-fluted urn with Greek key trim and later foliate bobeche; the whole raised on downswept square section base with leaf-tip moulded edge, centering similar ram’s heads with (288 words) - [CHINESE HARDSTONE CONG – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-hardstone-cong/index.html): the square section massive form with raised circular pierced center Overall dimensions: 5” deep x 11” squsare    Download tearsheet (233 words) - [SUNG GREEN GLAZED EARTHENWARE LIDDED POT – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/sung-green-glazed-earthenware-lidded-pot/index.html): of towering circular section deep dish form, with applied concentric wave form high relief bands, fitted with conforming domed cover with similar wave form bands centering domed handle, tapering to slightly flared flat foot; the whole enriched with monochromatic green glaze Sung Dynasty (960-1279) Overall diameter: 9” (269 words) - [CONTINENTAL BRONZE CANDLESTICKS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/continental-bronze-candlesticks/index.html): each fully realized sculpted form of an animated furry monkey with expressive friendly expression, scrolling tail, seated on foliate lotus bud, right hand raised holding a wavy and fluid lilly pad with candle spike; the whole resting on sculpted fragment of a log 19th-20th Century - Possibly French - unmarked Overall d (279 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE HU – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-hu-1/index.html): of bulbous pear shaped ovoid form rising to concave neck, the shoulders fitted with fullly realized sculpted and pierced tiger handles, rising to flat banded rim, surmounted by conforming flat cover with pierced outward flaring pelmette border centering fully realized crane in flight, the body tapering to narrow base w (311 words) - [CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/chinese-gilt-bronze-figure/index.html): of fully realized standing form, head slightly lowered with horns forward, it’s tail curled upward and forward; the whole enriched with high and low relief scrolling dragons, with gold high lights and retaining archeological bronze verdigris patination   Overall dimensions: 3 3/4” wide x 13 1/4” deep x 6 1/4: high   Af (276 words) - [MEXICAN EARTHENWARE “BLOW FISH” VASE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/mexican-earthenware-blow-fish-vase/index.html): of massive ovoid form with high relief concentric spines, rising to narrow neck and flaring to circular rolled rim, ending in flat bottom; the whole enriched with mottled red, black and brown “rustic” glaze CA 1940 - unsigned, artist unknown Overall diameter: 22” x 22” high    Download Tearsheet (264 words) - [CHINESE STONE BUDDHA HEAD – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-stone-buddha-head/index.html): of fully realized realistic form, with serene expression, downward cast slightly closed eyes, elongated eyelids underneath arched eyebrows, a slender pointed nose, large pendulous ears and a mouth with cupid bow lips, the hair carved in neatly arranged rows of tightly rolled curls; the whole in uniform grey coloured st (342 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAIC TERRA COTTA PAINTED URN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-archaic-terra-cotta-painted-urn/index.html): of bulbous ovoid high shouldered form with applied loop handles at the waist, rising to narrow long neck and flaring rim, tapering to rounded bottom; the whole enriched with red painted stylized human figures and banding on the neck and rim on fabric impressed ground, retaining traces of archeological patination Overal (284 words) - [EAST INDIAN HARDSTONE BOWL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/east-indian-hardstone-bowl-2/index.html): of ovoid massive shallow dish form with gently molded bulbous sides, rising to flat edge and tapering to flat bottom 18th - 19th Century(possibly earlier) Overall diameter: 7” x 3 1/4” high    Download Tearsheet  (249 words) - [PAIR PORTUGUESE BAROQUE PAINTED BRACKETS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/pair-portuguese-baroque-painted-brackets/index.html): the rectangular ogee compound moulded cornice over projecting scrolling bracket, enriched with various foliate volute scrolls centering foliate crest; the whole retaining original blue-green and yellow polychrome painted decoration   18th Century Overall Dimensions: 19 ½” wide x 9” deep x 16 ½” high    Download Tearshe (260 words) - [TRAMP ART LIDDED BOX – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/tramp-art-lidded-box/index.html): the finely carved and deeply layered pyramidic shaped pedestal, fitted with similar five sided box each side ending in flat rectangular end, fitted with contiguous conforming lid the base displaying burned label “FORGET ME NOT” cigar box fragment CA 1940 Overall dimensions: 9 1/2” x 10” x 12 1/2” high    Download Tears (266 words) - [SWEDISH GILT IRON MEDALLION – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/swedish-gilt-iron-medallion/index.html): depicting profile of Swedish monarch in moulded relief within circular raised border; the whole displaying gilt decoration    19th century Overall dimensions: 12" wide x 8" deep x 13" high    Download Tearsheet (246 words) - [PAIR PORTUGUESE BAROQUE GRANITE FIGURES – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/pair-portuguese-baroque-granite-figures/index.html): each massive ully realized carved and molded figure depicting seated hippopotamuses, their heads pushed forward roaring, deep folded skin on the back and legs; the whole raised on rectangular low plinth 17th Century Overall dimensions: 21” deep 48 1/2” wide x 28” high    Download Tearsheet (261 words) - [PAIR SPANISH BAROQUE GRANITE FINIALS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/products/pair-spanish-baroque-granite-finials/index.html): each with circular section deeply carved foliate sheathed collar issuing tapering cup, raised on moulded sockle and square plinth 17th - 18th Century - Catalonian Overall dimensions: 12” square x 26 1/2” high    Download tearsheet (251 words) - [APULIAN STYLE RED-FIGURE HYDRIA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/apulian-style-red-figure-hydria/index.html): of bulbous high shoulder ovoid form, fitted at the shoulders with horizontal “d” ring handles, the back with vertical handle, rising to sharply tapered neck and flaring to flat molded and shaped rim, tapering sharply to flaring molded and shaped flat foot; the whole enriched with head of a woman facing left(sometimes r (329 words) - [PATRIK HERVELIN PINE SCULPTURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/patrik-hervelin-pine-sculpture/index.html): - of abstract form   Overall dimensions: 7” d. X 9” w x 19 1/2” h CA 1980   Patrik Hermelin (1948 - ) Drawing teacher and sculptor - Meurth-et-Moselle, France of deep dish ovoid form with three concentric corbels and spout at the flat rim, tapering to flat bottom   19th Century Overall dimensions: 9”  dia. X 4 1/2” h   (275 words) - [FRENCH ANCIEN RÉGIME D’ORE BRONZE BASIN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/products/french-ancien-regime-d-ore-bronze-basin/index.html): of deep dish oval form rising to compound molded band at the shoulders, enclosing quatrefoil flowers within diamond pattern reserves with similar compound molded upper band, rising to pierced foliate rim, the shoulders fitted with rocaille applied handles, tapering sharply to circular sockle and flaring compound hollow (307 words) - [SET OF EIGHT CONTINENTAL ENGRAVINGS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/set-of-eight-continental-engravings-1/index.html): depicting figures of classic antiquity; now framed with French mats    Quirinalle Collection - Rome 19th century Overall dimensions: 23½” wide x 31¼” high each   Download Tearsheet (242 words) - [ITALIAN MID CENTURY STUDIO POTTERY – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/italian-mid-century-studio-pottery-1/index.html): the brown and off white contrasting circular section vasiform shape, fitted with rectangular flat handle at neck, rising to flat rim and resting on flat foot; the whole enriched with brown ground and off white abstract geometric incised decoration, the interior in off white glaze Maker unknown - CA 1970 Overall dimensi (278 words) - [HAN BRONZE GUI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/han-bronze-gui/index.html): of bulbous ovoid melon ribbed form, flanked by relief molded toatie mask bands, fitted with two rectangular section molded and shaped lateral pierced ears projecting from the jaws of anthropomorphic masks, surmounted by conforming gently domed and similarly ribbed and banded lid, with flaring finial; the whole raised o (301 words) - [LUCIFERO SGARBATI Presents DOMENICO GENTILI “La Libertá” 1977 – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/lucifero-sgarbati-presents-domenico-gentili-la-liberta-1977.html): steel wire, eye hooks on maple pine frame - 28 1/2” wide x 20 1/2” high signed in graphite: Lucifero Sgarbati 77    Download Tearsheet (243 words) - [LUCIFERO SGARBATI Presents DOMENICO GENTILI 1977 – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/lucifero-sgarbati-presents-domenico-gentili-1977/index.html): steel wire, eye hooks on maple pine frame - overall dimensions: 19 1/2” wide x 19 1/2” high signed in graphite: Lucifero Sgarbati 77 Domenico Gentili (1933- ) Bologna, Italy  Download Tearsheet (248 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/mike-fair/index.html): of rectangular form assembled from remnants of Baltic birch plywood, sculpted to reveal red glue strata in two dimensions, then with further hand sculpting to create a three dimensional topography Signed: Mike Fair 2023 Overall dimensions: 25 1/2” wide x 32 1/2” high  Download Tearsheet (258 words) - [1970’S ITALIAN BLUE-GREY AND WHITE GLASS TABLE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/1970-s-italian-blue-grey-and-white-glass-table-1/index.html): the circular section gently bulbous form tapering to rolled edge and molded and shaped inset top, tapering to straight flat foot; the interior in white glass From a factory in the region of Vicenza, that was shuttered suddenly in the early 1970’s and remained untouched till 2023, when the doors were opened.  Inside rev (306 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/mike-fair-1/index.html): of rectangular form of Baltic birch plywood with the surface subtly sculpted to reveal the glue lines creating shifting ethereal patterns Signed: Mike Fair 2023 Overall dimensions: 13 1/2” wide x 18 13/4” high  Download Tearsheet (249 words) - [ITALIAN LATE BAROQUE CARVED WOOD AND PARCEL GILT "CANDELABRO" – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/italian-late-baroque-carved-wood-and-parcel-gilt-candelabro.html): of composite tripartite form comprising two scrolling foliate decorated volute brackets on larger base sculpted with amorino and shell, centered between double volute foliate scrolls and raised on naturalistically carved lion’s paw feet; the whole surmounted by two fabric draped putti supporting lily and acanthus enric (280 words) - [PAIR VENETIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD BLACKAMOORS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/pair-venetian-baroque-painted-and-parcel-gilt-carved-wood-blackamoors.html): each naturalistically carved figure of partially nude mature male in striding position with walking cane and cornucopia; the left figure with star embossed drapery, the right with stylized Moorish costume, both figures on circular moulded plinth with cavetto sides, raised on scrolling volutes; the whole retaining origi (288 words) - [BURMESE KALAGA TAPESTRY PILLOW – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/burmese-kalaga-tapestry-pillow/index.html): the rectangular panel with intricate metallic thread, beadwork, glass stones and embroidery, depicting male figure in full dress riding an animated horse with elaborate passementerie, all within compound borders, the corners with foliate medalions, all within similar border; the whole now made into a pillow with down/f (285 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/mike-fair-3/index.html): of reversible rectangular form assembled from remnants of Baltic birch plywood, sculpted to reveal red glue strata in two dimensions, then with further hand sculpting to create a three dimensional topography; the whole hung from walnut 2x4 cleat Signed: Mike Fair 2024 Overall dimensions: 25” wide x 52 1/4/” high    Dow (265 words) - [PR. TURKISH HAMMAM WOOD AND NACREOUS INLAID “NALIN” – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/pr-turkish-hammam-wood-and-nacreous-inlaid-nalin/index.html): each irregularly molded and shaped flat form, with fish tail back, extending to pointed toe, raised on conforming tapering front and rear heal; the whole elaborately inlaid with pen worked nacreous in floral and foliate detail 19th Century - often received by the bride as a gift for the pre-wedding Hammam use   Overall (284 words) - [CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE LI DING – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/chinese-archaistic-bronze-li-ding/index.html): of deep bulbous form, fitted with “D” pierced strap handles, surmounted by flat cover with pierced loop handle, raised on circular section tapering tripod feet; the whole enriched with high and low relief decoration, centering toatie masks on lewen ground, with buffalo horns on the body as well as the lid, now displayi (291 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label   Overall dimensions: 16” x 15 1/2” H    Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [EARLY VENETIAN GIALLO REALE MORTAR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/early-venetian-giallo-reale-mortar/index.html): of carved and molded ovoid deep dish form, rising with straight sides to bulbous rolled edge, the opposing side with fully realigned carved saytr heads each with deep set eyes, open mouth, flowing beard, mustache and hair, opposite sides with carved demi-lune hands and spout   14th -15th Century Dimensions: 12” x 7” hi (271 words) - [BELGIAN 1970’s STAINLESS STEEL PAINTED PANEL – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/belgian-1970-s-stainless-steel-painted-panel/index.html): the rectangular contiguous triptych form on wood frame; the whole enriched with bold black painted abstract with patinated glazed finish Artist unknown   Overall diameter: 32 1/4” x 76 3/4” high   Download Tearsheet  (249 words) - [LOUIS XV HAMMERED BRASS AND HARDWOOD LECTURN – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/louis-xv-hammered-brass-and-hardwood-lecturn/index.html): the rectangular shaped and molded arched form, joined to canted shelf contiguous with shaped and molded  serpentine apron, raised on hairy lion paw feet with back brace; the whole highly enriched with applied foliate and floral “C” and “S” scroll mounts, the upper section centering elaborate monogram and lower section (299 words) - [HONGSHAN NEOLITHIC STYLE JADEITE RITUAL CARVINGS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/hongshan-neolithic-style-jadeite-ritual-carvings/index.html): of fully realized sculpted and molded pierced forms, depicted standing, crouching or sitting in various combinations of interlocking mythical figures and animals   After the Neolithic models (4700 - 2900 BCE) - Lio river basin - Northern China   Of various dimensions. Deepest: 5 1/2” Widest: 5 1/2” Highest: 13   Downlo (267 words) - [VENETIAN ROCOCO PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT PORTALEGNA – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/venetian-rococo-painted-and-parcel-gilt-portalegna/index.html): the rectangular serpentine frame in the form of a deep basket, with ‘C’ scroll top rails terminating in foliate carved volutes, over naturalistically carved foliate tapering balustrade, with similarly carved apron, enclosing paneled bottom with remnants of painted scene, the whole raised on cabriole legs with outward s (295 words) - [ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC TERRA COTTA PLANTER – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/italian-neoclassic-terra-cotta-planter/index.html): of octagonal tapering deep dish form, rising to shaped and moulded circular flaring edge and fitted with scrolling handles, the body with contiguous applied female term figures; the whole with early stapled repair 18th Century  Stamped: SEMAE Overall dimensions: 21” diameter x 15 1/5” high  Download tearsheet (263 words) - [MIKE FAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/mike-fair-2/index.html): of reversible rectangular form assembled from remnants of Baltic birch plywood, sculpted to reveal red glue strata in two dimensions, then with further hand sculpting to create a three dimensional topography; the whole hung from walnut 2x4 cleat Signed: Mike Fair 2023 Overall dimensions: 19 1/4” wide x 30 3/” high    D (266 words) - [TWO THAI SILK PILLOWS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/two-thai-silk-pillows/index.html): each square down filled form displaying geometric ochre, red and white patterns, trimmed in ochre,red and white thick cord, with red silk backs 19th Century silk  Overall dimensions: 16” square    Download Tearsheet  (247 words) - [FAQs – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/pages/faqs/index.html) (13 words) - [FRENCH EMPIRE PAPIER PEINTS PAYSAGE “THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS” – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/french-empire-papier-peints-paysage-the-adventures-of-telemachus-1.html):   the rectangular panel depicting classic mythological and Homeric themes; Telemachus and maidens on the hunt in a wooded scene, tracking a deer Joseph Dufour - Macon, France (1754-1827) 1st quarter 19th century   Overall dimensions: 67” wide x 89” high   Download tearsheet (261 words) - [ANGELO MANGIAROTTI CERAMIC “VESUVIO” URN FOR GABBIANELLI – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/angelo-mangiarotti-ceramic-vesuvio-urn-for-gabbianelli-1.html): of wide outward flaring white enameled form rising gently to ribbed collar and rolled rim, raised on ribbed flat plinth foot  CA 1970 - high Relief “6” under base with Gabbianelli paper label Overall dimensions: 14” x 15 1/2” H  Download Tearsheet (260 words) - [Search – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/search/index.html): Philip Stites is a connoisseur and steward of fine and rare museum-quality antiques and decorative arts, with a focus on the extraordinary. His collection of unique antique objects is informed by a lifetime in the decorative arts and as a partner of the venerable Therien & Co. Inc., where he has brought together design (45 words) - [20th Century Seating – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century-seating/index.html) (1,736 words) - [FOURNIR COLLECTIONS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/pages/fournir-collections/index.html): We are proud to represent Fournir Collections at our galleries in Los Angeles. Over the last number of years, we have cultivated new perspectives by curating pieces and concepts from these colleagues alongside our own museum-quality antiques. From the rarest finds to limited edition custom pieces, we now give you more (84 words) - [20th Century Accessories – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century-accessories/index.html) (34 words) - [Wishlist – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/pages/wishlist/index.html) (42 words) - [20th Century Misc – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century-misc/index.html) (2,612 words) - [20th Century Tables – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century-tables/index.html) (1,610 words) - [70’s FRENCH PAINTED HARDWOOD SIDECHAIR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/70-s-french-painted-hardwood-sidechair/index.html): of highly unusual geometric form, the triangular back tapering to contiguous circular pierced finial top, joined to square seat, the whole raised on upside down triangular four sided feet each with central extended irregular dovel and returning original white painted finish Overall dimensions: 21 1/2 D x 20 3/4 W x 52” (271 words) - [A. SEIFERT CUBIST CHERRYWOOD SCULPTURE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/a-seifert-cubist-cherrywood-sculpture-thought-full/index.html): the carved and molded seated rectangular section seated nude male abstract form; head with furrowed brow over broad tapering flat nose, his chin resting on crossed arm and fist, toes gently incised; the whole raised on rectangular rosewood veneered plinths CA 1950 Partial label attached to plinth reading: "....to A. Se (292 words) - [PAIR SPANISH STONE BUSTS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/products/pair-spanish-stone-busts-1/index.html): the frontally fully sculpted male and female figures with classically draped cloak, raised on concave rectangular sockle; now mounted on absolute black granite rectangular tapering plinths 18th Century Overall dimensions: 28” wide x 12” deep x 37” high Plinths: 12” deep x 16” wide x 64” high    Download Tearsheet (264 words) - [20th Century Case – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century-case/index.html) (310 words) - [20TH CENTURY – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/20th-century/index.html) (2,899 words) - [Table Lamps – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/table-lamps/index.html) (643 words) - [Sconces – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sconces/index.html) (421 words) - [Wall Art & Brackets – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/wall-art-brackets/index.html) (35 words) - [Floor Lamps – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/floor-lamps/index.html) (544 words) - [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/chandeliers-ceiling-fixtures/index.html) (485 words) - [Lighting – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/lighting-1/index.html) (642 words) - [Case Goods – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/case-goods/index.html) (1,898 words) - [Seating – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/seating/index.html) (2,868 words) - [Tables – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/tables/index.html) (2,976 words) - [Furniture – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/furniture/index.html) (3,005 words) - [PAIR ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC PAINTED AND LACCA POVERA SCREENS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/screens-pedestals/products/pair-italian-neoclassic-painted-and-lacca-povera-screens.html): each rectangular hinged panel with shaped top, raised on foliate painted shaped and moulded tapering feet; the whole enriched with rectangular reserves depicting noblemen and domestics in various pursuits alternating with circular reserves of figures from classic antiquity within floral, foliate and line borders, the r (288 words) - [HONGSHAN NEOLITHIC STYLE JADEITE RITUAL CARVINGS – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/products/hongshan-neolithic-style-jadeite-ritual-carvings/index.html): of fully realized sculpted and molded pierced forms, depicted standing, crouching or sitting in various combinations of interlocking mythical figures and animals   After the Neolithic models (4700 - 2900 BCE) - Lio river basin - Northern China   Of various dimensions. Deepest: 5 1/2” Widest: 5 1/2” Highest: 13   Downlo (267 words) - [Planters & Urns – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/planters-urns/index.html) (2,750 words) - [Sculpture – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/sculpture/index.html) (2,394 words) - [Screens & Pedestals – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/screens-pedestals/index.html) (376 words) - [ITALIAN SPECIMEN MARBLE MIRROR – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/products/italian-specimen-marble-mirror/index.html): the rectangular mercury plate, surmounted by compound moulded cornice with dentil moulding, over frieze with applied lead mounts depicting the head of Zeus centering diamond reserve, over flat rectangular section columns; the whole raised on compound moulded base centering applied laurel leaf lead mount, flanked by lea (277 words) - [1960’s STONEWARE PLAQUE – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/1960-s-stoneware-plaque/index.html): the terra cotta colored rectangular panel with molded and shaped border, centering raised  rectangular high relief reserve depicting reclining male nude, his arms clasped behind his head, facing forward with gentle gaze, framed within bucolic pastoral landscape and wide pale glazed border Possibly Danish - unsigned Ove (270 words) - [Mirrors – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mirrors/index.html) (986 words) - [Mantles – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/mantels/index.html) (343 words) - [1970s EDWARD FIELDS “SERENDIPITY” SCULPTED WOOL AREA RUG – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/products/1970s-edward-fields-serendipity-sculpted-wool-area-rug.html): depicting an abstract modern Baroque design of “c” and “s” scrolls in compound layered reserves in salmon, pale orange, ochre, off-white and grey on a blue-green ground Overall dimensions: 11’ x 17’ 100% Virgin wool Edward Fields(1929-1979) New York, New York Overall Dimensions: 11’  x 17’    Download tearsheet (267 words) - [Products – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/all/index.html) (2,802 words) - [Garden – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/garden/index.html) (895 words) - [Accessories – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/collections/accessories/index.html) (2,766 words) ## About Pages - [About & Contact – Philip Stites Antiques](/content/pages/about/index.html):   PHILIP STITES  Philip Stites is a connoisseur and steward of fine and rare museum-quality antiques and decorative arts, with a focus on the extraordinary. 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