Bronze bust of crying baby. The base is made of marble. This very realistic depiction of a crying baby is signed by De Balestrieri. Possibly of German or Dutch origin.
Measures: 4.75" (aprox. 12 cm) height X 4.75" (bronze), 0.75" (2 cm) height (marble base)

Beautifully designed large Art Nouveau pewter plate bathed in silver with a scene of a hunting dog camying its prey. The back of the plate contains a ring used for hanging. Seals of the manufacturer are located on the back.
Measures:18.25" (46.5 cm) length X 11"(28 cm) width.

These ivory statues were carved around the late 19th century or early 20th century. The eight immortals are Chinese legendary figures. From left to right, they are: Lan Cai-He, Cao Guo-Jiu, Lu Dong-Bin, Li Tie-Guai, Zhang Guo-Lao, Han Xiang-Zi, Han Zhong-Li and He Xian-Gu. The walnut base is 18 inches long, 2 ½ inches wide and 1 ½ inches high. The figures are 4 ½ inches tall. They are in good condition except for two small repairs...

French triptych photo frame made of bronze and colorful enamel. Uses the antique method of applying enamel over the brass as opposed to cloisonne where the enamel is embedded in the brass. 19 th. Century. Shows some wear and tear in the enamel can be seen in the pictures.
Dimensions: Central piece: height 9.5" X 5.25" wide.
Lateral pieces: height 6.45" X 3.25" wide.

Exquisitely hand painted Sevres porcelain card/candy dish. Romantic scene showing couple playing the flute (signed). Base and handles are made in bronze, cobalt blue border with golden decorations. Back side shows two seals. We believe that this dish was crafted for The Castle of The Tulleries, Paris.
Diameter: 7.5".

Pair of finely crafted pewter Art Nouveau flower vases. The underside of the vases contain 3 seals shown in the pictures.
Dimensions: 11.50" total height, 6.50" width from handle to handle.
Diameter: 4" widest portion of vase.

Swiss table clock with 8 days movement. Lovely hand painting over ivory of a Clock Tower. Both painting (front) and casing (back) are signed.
Front inscription reads "Swiss" and the painters signature.
Rear inscription reads "La Tour de l'Horloge"- fab. Suisse - 56225 - JUVENIA M.F.G.- Swiss D6 - Metal Dore - 8 DAYS.
Fully functional.
Dimensions of clock: 4" height X 2.75" width.
Dimension of base only: 1.50" height X 3.75" width.
Dimensions with marble base: 5.25" height.

Hand chiseled wall Crucifix, silver 800, late 19th or early 20th Century. Size: Height of 28 cm. (cross) and 8 cm. (Christ).

Exquisite Limoges, Theodore Haviland - France, porcelain Sugar Bowl gilded in Gold and Cobalt Blue. The lid is made of silver bathed in Vermeil.
Dimensions: 3.25" height X 3.25" diameter.

Garniture containing brooch and long earrings made of gold with rubies, pearls and details of enamel.
Marvelous assembly with a great deal of movement. Possibly Russian, circa 1800 (there are no visible seals or markings) and is in its original box.
Dimensions:
Brooch: 8 cm. length X 5 cm. width.
Earrings: 6.3 cm. length X 2.3 cm. width.

Art Nouveau bronze and enamel clock displaying a handpainted outdoor scene of two young women and sheep in tones of blue, paint on ivory. Clock and chime are functioning. Late 1800 or early 1900. Measures: 3" high, 3" wide.

Belgium combined Barometer and Altimeter (compensated), made by Pertuis & Fils Const.
A. Fisch Rep I. Bruxelles, with leather box, original condition.
Dimensions: diameter 2.75", 1.25" in height.

Glass container with silver 925 applique. The base contains a seal. Possibly Mexican.
It measures 4.25" height and 2.5" wide at its widest point.

Handmade of colonial silver, this "mate" cup is of Uruguayan origin from the 1850-1870 period.
"Mate" is a special cup for drinking "yerba mate" a popular tea brewed from the leaves of a native holly (Ilex Paraguariensis). The perforated silver straw used for drinking the "mate" contains leaves carving.
Dimensions: 7.25" height (mate), diameter aprox. 3.25".
Length of the silver straw (bombilla)8.75".

From the 1900 period, we are offering this ornate statue of the Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus.
The figures and crown are made of silver with parts gilded in gold. The Virgin Mary is standing on top of a column, which is supported by an alabaster marble base.Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 8,25" height with base.
This item is in good condition with the exception of a hole on the center of the column as shown in the picture.

Beautiful bronze and ivory sculptured figure depicting a young woman wearing a period dress with hat. One of her arms supports a parasol. The angled stance makes for a dynamic sculpture. Possibly Romanian.
The piece rests on an oval onyx pedestal.
Signature: POLOSHKA-LUNARD. on the bronze referenced in the Benezit list of authors
Dimensions: Height: aprox. 8.25" with base.

Splendid vase made in France in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Cobalt-blue porcelain slender ovoid body finely painted with angelical theme (signed). Marble base, molded bronze cloisonne on the shoulder, neck and foot. Excellent condition. Height 9", diameter 2.25" aprox.

Antique French medallion with Virgin Mary realized in silver vermeille with enamel and vitreaux. Ivory frame. Signed A. Gascon. Circa 1850-1880. Excellent Condition with original casing. 2.5" diameter, 3.75" tall with hanging loop.

This ancient textile fragment is composed of a cotton border in pattern weave with design of stylized birds within diagonal lines of interlocking frets in brown and cream, having areas of staining and missing parts and some unraveling throughout, unframed, 26 1/2 X & inches

This is a Pre Columbian fragment of cotton cloth brocaded with anthropomorphic figure design in browns and creams,unframed and shrink wrapped; Condition-Good coloration having areas of staining and missing pieces throughout, some unraveling; Sheen in photo due to lighting. Measures 26 1/2 X 19 3/4 inches approx.

This Chinese calligraphy couplet was written by late 19th century Chinese scholar and government official XU SHICHANG. Both scrolls are 16 inches wide and 64 inches long and in good condition. The calligraphy measures 12 ½ inches wide and 52 inches long. Mr. Xu was born 1854 in Tianjing City and died 1939. During the late Qing Dynasty, he was appointed by the Qing Emperor as Viceroy of Manchuria and an official scholar of Ti-Ren Ge (royal chamber or cabinet)...

This late 19th or early 20th century Chinese jade carving is 6 inches tall, 3 ¼ inches wide and 2 ¼ inches in depth. One side depicts a seated goddess of mercy (Guan Yin) in a cave. Pine trees are growing above the cave. A pagoda covered with clouds appears on a far away mountain. On the other side, we find two old pine trees growing on a mountain. Two sages appear to be chatting; one is in the pagoda, one standing outside. The gated style building sits atop a mountain...

This early 20th century carved ivory Buddha statue (Japanese called Hotai) is 6 ¼ inches tall, 3 ¾ inches wide and 3 ¼ inches in depth. The whole statue was carved from one solid ivory tusk. The left hand of the Buddha is holding a small fan; his right hand is resting on his knee. He wears a twisted necklace and earrings and has a big smile on his face. This is not like a traditional Buddha image; it is more of an off center imagination from the artist...

This rare middle or late 19th century ¡°tea dust¡± porcelain snuff bottle is 3 inches tall and 1½ inches on the widest part. The color and the shape of the body are superb. It is in excellent condition.

This middle or late 19th century Meiping shape snuff bottle has a white background and fine copper red crackles around the entire body. It is 3 ½ inches tall and 1½ inches on the widest part. The cap and spoon are later replacements. It is in excellent condition.

The Chinese white jade (nephrite) dragon belt buckle is a late 19th century product. It measures 3 ¼ inches long and half inch wide. The color of the jade and workmanship are great. It is in excellent condition.

This late 19th century Japanese small cloisonn¨¦ vase is 3 ½ inches tall and 2 1/8 inches wide. It carries a chrysanthemum and butterfly design on a black and goldstone background. It is in good condition.

This late 19th century Japanese hexagon cloisonn¨¦ vase is 7 ½ inches tall and 3 ¾ inches wide. It has various phoenix cartouches on a dark blue background. There is a small chip close to the bottom quarter.

The Chinese Tang Dynasty iron stele is 7 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches wide. A Buddhist design is on one side; calligraphy is on reverse. Most of the calligraphy has worn off, but some characters are still legible. It looks like it was made to honor one family¡¯s ancestor. There is a date to indicate it was made during second year of ¡°Zhi De¡±(757 A.D.) of the Tang Dynasty. The old coin style base (stand) is cast iron and was made to fit the stele later. It is in excellent condition...

This early 20th century Japanese ivory netsuke is 1 7/8 inches tall and 1 3/8 inches wide. It depicts an old sage holding a wine cup. A frog and a gourd are beside him. It is signed ¡°Gyokushi¡± and is in great condition.

This early 20th century ivory mask is 1 ¾ inches long and 1 ¼ inches wide. It is signed ¡°Ichimoto¡± and is in good condition.

This early 19th century lacquered wood depicts a boy performing a Shi Shi dance. It is 2 inches tall. It is signed ¡°Nisai.¡± Some color is worn off; but it is in good condition.

This early 19th century persimmon wood is carved as an old man carrying a child on his back. It is 2 inches tall. It is not signed, slightly stained and worn, but in good condition.

This 18th century wood Iwabe shells netsuke is 2 inches long and 1 ¾ inches wide. It is not signed, slightly worn but in great condition.

This pair of enameled glass brush holders carries a wild geese and grass design. They are 5 ¼ inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. They came in blue brocade fitted boxes. Both have a ¡°Qian Long¡± (1736~1795) mark on the bottom. Near the date mark there is a red wax seal which indicates they were exported from mainland China. The color and the design are great. Both are in perfect condition.

This Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) bronze temple guardian is 14 ½ inches tall. The four characters on chest read ¡°pass to the heavenly gate¡±. The weapon he carried is missing. It is in good condition.