Acroterion
A C R O T E R I O N [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uh n]: 'The Highest Ornament' ~ The word 'acroterion' is an ancient architectural term originally used by the Greeks, and adopted by the Romans as 'acroterium', which literally is the plinth and ornament on the apex or ends of a pediment, from the Greek akrōtḗrion (ἀκρωτήριον) meaning ‘summit', or 'extremity’. Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, with a Master’s Degree in Fine & Decorative Art.
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English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Double-Sided Pembroke Table, circa 1760
H 28 in W 20 in D 26 in
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Anglo-Indian Company School Suttee Watercolour Paintings, Set of Two, circa 1810
H 16 in W 18 in D 1 in
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Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in
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English George III Sheraton Rosewood & Satinwood Pembroke Table, circa 1800
H 27 in W 20 in D 22 in
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Ephraim Stahl
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
H 33 in W 24 in D 23 in
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English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest or Petite Commode, circa 1760
H 29 in W 32 in D 18 in
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Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880
H 22 in W 16 in D 1 in
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Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
H 43 in W 24 in D 25 in
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Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820
H 28 in W 23 in D 1 in
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Sir Godfrey Kneller
Portrait of 'Mr. Bell' Attributed to Sir Godfrey Kneller, circa 1720
H 37 in W 31 in D 1 in
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English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor's Chest, circa 1715
H 28 in W 29 in D 15 in
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Neoclassical Ink & Watercolor Architectural Elevation, Italy, circa 1780
H 37 in W 29 in D 1 in
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Portrait, Children of the 11th Earl of Devon, Follower of Adam Buck
H 20 in W 17 in D 1 in
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Anglo-Indian Carved Solid Ebony Klismos Chairs, Set of Six, Ceylon, Circa 1830
H 34 in W 19 in D 16 in
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Chinese Export 'Blue Fitzhugh' Platters from the Cabot-Perkins Service
H 2 in W 20 in D 17 in
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