Old Japanese theater mask of "tengu" in a fierce grimace sporting a prominent proboscis. The "tengu" were mythical creatures, half-bird and half-man, who were tricksters living in pine trees in the forests. I am uncertain of the dating of this mask but estimate it was crafted in the early to mid-20th century. It may be older. It has signs of age and use. There are scattered chips on the underside of the chin and nose and at the edge of the mask and eyes...
Spectacular early Georg Jensen Denmark Art Nouveau sterling bracelet with coral. Lovely floral motif with gorgeous deep orange coral stones. This bracelet measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or scratches to the stones. There are no repairs, changes or damage to any parts of the bracelet. The sterling has a rich patina. It is signed with the Georg Jensen mark dating 1933-44 as shown in the last photo. A rare, early, fabulous Georg Jensen bracelet.
Delicate gold plated chains and lovely quality faux Baroque pearls. Oval Miriam Haskell stamp on the back of the flowerhead clasp. 27" end to end.
SOLD, no price, no info. Collector wrote: ...very happy with it...SIZE: unframed image 5x3", mat board 5x7". SUBJECT: Sailing competition? COLOR: gray board can be rematted. CONDITION: very good with original, creamy color tissue wrap.
SOLD. SIZE: 31mm (1 3/16") diameter. Cond: very good for age. NOTE: signed below self-shank. SOLD. NO PRICE, NO INFO
SOLD. C. 1920, SIZE: 1 1/2" flower (smaller version of book piece), CONDITION: intact, no damage or repairs, very slight bend to pin stem, NOTE: applied stemens, back shows that it is hand hammered. Signed & marked sterling. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO
C: 1880, Nordic, Viking Ship Boat Motif with Swan Duck Figurehead. WEIGHT: ~10 Grams, SIZE: ~1 1/4" round,COLOR: rich silver with lots of darkening in the crevices, CONDITION: Excellent, NOTE: has tube hinge, extended pin stem & curly "C" closure, all original, fully hallmarked X4 & initials RA in depressed oval. Book piece. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
WEIGHT: ~55 Grams, SIZE: fits 7-9", COLOR: nice sage green feldspar semi-precious bead with flashes of blue & green! Stamped: "MIMI DEE STERLING". NOTE: no power tools used, tool marks are normal and comes with a complementary removable Charm Enhancer! Collect with confidence, this Artist guarantees her work. Proudly Made in USA. SOLD, acquired by a gallery.
SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
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This is an early polychrome wooden statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Patron Saint of Youth, probably Spanish, late 18th to early 19th Century, wood carving with layer of gesso on a plinth base, St Aloysius is standing clothed in Jesuit garb, very nice detail of facial features and clothing, statue is in fair to good condition, in need of restoration, has chips in several places, fingers broken in proper left hand, measures 35 in H.
Relics of the Nile is proud to present this incredible pair of large Egyptian sarcophagus panels depicting the god Anubis at the top of each and praying females beneath on each. The recumbant Anubis on each panel is depicted in black with the feather of Ma'at (feather of Justice) on the back of each. Beneath the praying women are cross-hatched patterns in red. The panels are in brilliant colors of red, black, blue, yellow, brown, and green...
Iridescent red, green, and blue enamel, pewter-like metal and clear rhinestones make up this lovely creature. Dark gray painted backing, heavy and with green rhinestone eyes. Hard to tell age on this piece, but I think newer than older, 1980-1990"s perhaps. 3" by 2 7/8".
Robert's lovely work in this delicate pin. All tiny wired pearls and prong set rhinestones. Very three dimensional and very Haskell-like. Double filigree gilt backing with the Robert plaque. 1 7/8" diameter, 3/4 deep.
Faceted glass beads and tiny mirrorback rhinestones form this necklace by Eugene. The pendant presents a glass bead flower head thatis surrrounded by gilt leaves. It is so chunky that the picture shows shadows where none exist. Please note the beautiful backing with the Eugene plaque. The whole of the necklace is very much in the Haskell style. Inside length 17". Pendant 2 5/8" by 2".
These regal brooches are gold plated and enameled, and are accented by tiny red beads. They are probably pre the second world war and are stamped Germany. Large figure 2 3/4" by 2". Small 2" by 1 1/2".
16th Century Japanese Mino School Tanto Short Sword Signed along with Lacquer Saya, Gilt Horses, Chrysanthemum & Wasp
The overall length of the entire tanto is 19 inches in length. It weighs 1.5 lb.
The blade is extremely sharp with no nicks, breaks, repair, nor scratches...
This is an oil painting on canvas, Christ with Mother, 19th Century, no signature, Christ standing and Mary is seated. Painting is in fair condition, paint and varnish uneven throughout, needs relining, paint chipped in a few places, needs cleaning, figures not well defined, wood painted frame in poor to fair condition. Measurements: Site measures 27 in x 18 1/8 in, with frame measures 30 in x 21 in. approx.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Maple Leaves Plate Signed Yabu Meizen
The plate is 1 inch tall by 7.25 inches in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor crack, except faint stain at the back (as seen in the photos).
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