Antique bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Quan Yin or Kuan Yin) seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, 18th-19th century (Qing Dynasty), China.
The goddess of compassion and mercy is adorned with an elaborate crown and necklace.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.3 cm (4.8 inches)
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing age and use, worn in exposed areas, with a dark natural patina.
Antique bronze figure of seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva finely cast and skillfully hand chased, 18th century, China.
Bodhisattva sits in dhyanasana on a lotus base...
HAEJUBAN TEA TABLE
Individual wooden table with such unique decorative carving made in Haeju (around Pyongyang of today) in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century, approx. 43 x 32.8 x H 27cm (16.92 x 12.91 x 10.62in).
Handy lightweight structure as easy carrying and storing. In good condition, with some expected sign of use and repair at one leg (see photo#8) as is as seen.
All fixtures in the photos are not attached...
Quadrangular vase in very thick and heavy porcelain stoneware covered with pâle blue glaze (Jun?)splashed with yellowish-brown stains (oil spots?). Interior also glazed.
118x50x75 mm
Good condition, slight usual wear, no cracks or restoration. Cooking defects at the corners of the base.
Possibly Jun with oil spot of the song period.
S.B. Champlin Company
Providence, RI
1872 - 1934
A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District...
S.B. Champlin Company
Providence, RI
1872 - 1934
A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District...
A deeply carved Chinese cinnabar seal paste box measuring about 2.75 inches diameter and 1" high. It is a superb example of early bright red cinnabar lacquer. Being 225 years old, it has been very well kept. Dates circa 1780.
Large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain bowl decorated on the exterior wall with stylized forms thinly washed in deep blue-gray over a celadon-gray crackled ground. The interior is unglazed at the center where another bowl was stacked in the kiln. This bowl was probably produced by a Fujian kiln for export to Southeast Asia. 9 3/8” diameter x 3 3/8” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition with some stable old cracks that appear to be original production flaws...
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. American pewter chamber stick, with adjustable candle lever and everted lip drip pan, circa 1825.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. 19th century cast brass heeled boot form chamber stick; flattened wedding ring hand with circular brass base supported by three cast brass spherical feet, probably English.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. A rare form pewter English chamber stick with snuffer; vasiform candle cup atop a pedestal column support with bell dome snuffer attached. Made by Meridian Britannia Co., circa 1870.
Very rare Russian Czar Peter The Great era heavy Brass candlestick delicate style signed “Tula” in Rocco design form measuring 13” tall.
Brass from Russian dating from the 17th Century is very rare since most item were melted for weapons. This piece is in exceptional condition
An exotic Asian form Russian Brass and Copper Ewer or Urn measuring 11”x8” possibly by TULA
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Late 19 century American Art Nouveau brass vine and leaf design chamber stick in a naturalistic manner. Illustrated in "The Art That is Life: The Arts and Crafts Movement in America," pages 24 and 29.
A rare and fine Russian hammered copper coffee pot with hallmark stamp
AN unusual signed and hallmarked Russian Transisional Art Nouveau Four Handle Urn 14”x 12”. The form in brass and copper hand hammered
A rare Russian Art Nouveau copper amphora shaped urn or water pitcher with applied copper work done with decorative riveting measuring 15” height and 8” width
Pretty Victorian sterling silver and enamel perfume vial. Made by Harrison Bros. & Howson in London in 1885, Tapering and curved body and hinged ball cover. On front enameled yellow flowers and green leaf. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 1 x D 3 /4 in. Gross weight: 1 troy ounce. #BV900