October 27–October 30, 2016; preview party October 26
Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, San Francisco
For information visit www.sffas.org or call 415.989.9019

An exquisite Louis Philippe period polychrome decorated two-door cabinet, French. Signed and dated Chifflot, 1846–1847. Polychrome lacquer on black ground extensively decorated with exotic vignettes including “troubadour” monkeys among arabesques, a chorus of tropical birds, and palm trees. In original, unrestored condition. Offered by Carlton Hobbs.
One of a pair of console tables with marble tops supported by a carved and gilded frieze having egg, shell, and flower carving with quatrefoil carvings in intertwined oval scrolls, over a ribbon and rosette moulding supported by carved and gilded eagles on cannon balls, resting on a later carved and gilded plinth base. English, circa 1735 Height: 34-5/8", Width: 47-5/8", Depth: 20-7/8". Offered by Clinton Howell.

The SFFAS is the longest running international art and antiques fair on the West Coast. This year’s theme, selected by show chair Suzanne Tucker, is “Animalia – Animals in Art & Antiques.” Exhibitors will present collections that explore the beauty and mystery of the animal kingdom, as well as its symbolism throughout the ages.

The 35th edition of the Show will feature sixty dealers from around the world, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts from antiquity to the present day. Attendees will find American, English, Continental and Asian furniture and decorative objects, paintings, prints, photographs, books, gold, silver and precious metals, jewelry, rugs, textiles and ceramics.

As always, 100% of net proceeds benefit Enterprise for High School Students, the San Francisco nonprofit that offers training, career counseling, and internships to a diverse group of Bay Area youth to pursue life after school with passion and purpose.

 

This Highlight was originally published in the Autumn 2016 issue of Antiques & Fine Art magazine, a fully digitized version of which is available at afamag.com. AFA is affiliated with Incollect.