All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1412775 (stock #676)
Superb original antique dark creamy and burgundy lady´s princess-style gown of finest soft wool and burgundy silk satin from around 1868 / 70 , would fit well for a larger fashion doll .......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1412774 (stock #675)
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An especially cute example size 7 (( 16 " / 41 cm )) all perfect Eden Bebe , rare to find with this lovely expression ........
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1412766 (stock #MOR7016)
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The great Tang Poet Du Fu (712-770) affectionately coddles a goose chick in his left hand, his bamboo staff low and seemingly forgotten as he ponders the beloved creature in his palm. Exquisitely rendered, it is roughly 16 inches (40 cm) tall and signed on back with an engraved signature...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1412689 (stock #9889)
An ornate Victorian rolled gold plate Aesthetic clamper bangle bracelet from the 1880s. This attractive bangle measures 2-3/8" along the decorated front and it is 13/16" wide. It is unsigned and it has both rose and yellow gold components which was typical of the time. The bracelet itself is very heavily gold plated and the spring is strong and the bracelet expands smoothly (it measures 2-3/16 x 1-7/8" at rest)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1412657 (stock #TCR7013)
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A spectacular pair of vases by Ito Tozan I decorated with the imperial chrysanthemum in gold between soaring phoenix; symbols of the Japanese imperial family. Both come in the original (tired) silk pouch in a compartmentalized wooden box signed by the artist. Each is roughly 6 inches tall and in excellent condition, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (later Meiji to Taisho period)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412642 (stock #TR1062)
This 14Kt yellow gold concave band with engraved design is from the 1960-s. The band graduates from 12.5 millimeters on top to 5 millimeters at the bottom of the shank. The size of the band is 5 ¾ and it can be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1412501 (stock #TR1061)
This estate ring was made by KABANA Jewelry Company. The geometric design is created by onyx and mother of pearl triangular inlays. In the center 4 excellent quality channel set diamonds are in a graduated row. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.15Ct.The width on the top is 11 millimeters graduating to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can be sized.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre AD 1000 item #1412489
Korean Silla Kingdom (circa 6th century) unglazed reddish-gray stoneware funerary food vessel with domed cover on a high stem foot broadly flaring at the base and decorated with rectangular perforations. The lid is covered with incised designs and has a central finial. There are no cracks, chips, or repairs. The piece is in very good overall condition with minor imperfections consistent with its age. I cannot be certain if the lid was originally made for this specific bowl...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412442 (stock #TR1060)
This pair of heart shaped blue topaz and diamond earrings has a tailored look. The 6 X 6 millimeter heart shaped blue topaz is set on top, and five diamonds hug the bottom of the center stone. The total weight of all diamonds is approximately 0.10ct. The overall dimensions of the earrings are 9 X 11 millimeters.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1412440 (stock #TR1059)
The European back 14Kt yellow gold earrings bezel set with a pair of 10 X 8 millimeter oval cabochon moonstones. Above the moonstones 3 diamonds are set in a triangle. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct. The width of the earrings is 10.5 millimeters, while to height is 26 millimeters including the ear wires.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412439 (stock #TR1058)
This pair of oval shaped natural sapphire and diamond cluster earrings is reminiscent of the Lady Dianna’s sapphire ring. Each dark blue 7 X 5 millimeter oval sapphires is surrounded by 16 prong set diamonds. The approximate total weight of the two sapphires is 1.60Ct while the approximate weight of all diamonds is 0.35Ct. The overall dimension of the earrings is 11 X 10 millimeter oval.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1412436 (stock #TR1057)
A pair of 8 X 6 millimeter emerald-cut amethyst is set in a pair of 14Kt yellow gold earrings. Each amethyst is topped by 3 brilliant cut diamonds set in a triangle. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct. The approximate total weight of the two amethysts is 3.0Ct.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1412353 (stock #674)
Very beautiful all original antique Bebe Jumeau factory clothing set with Chemise , Bee market shoes and stocking for size 9 Bebe , all preserved in Paris departmant store box by " Grand Magasins Du Louvre " !!! Most beautiful complete set for your size 9 Jumeau doll which has generally excellent complete condition . Of dark white muslin presentation chemise frock with pretty red floral springs , original made ruffled short puff sleeve and tiny pleated upper part at front , shoulders and ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1412294 (stock #673)
Gorgeous French bisque poupee by Parisian doll-maker Louis Doleac who created luxury poupees for prestige doll shops in Paris around 1870 .... She is a wonderful and rare doll because Doleac produced a small amount of this luxury fashion doll´s. A rare bisque poupee in all perfect condition with pale bisque and dramatic eyes on original kid poupee body and wearing wonderful costume. Has pale bisque oval swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , beautiful blue glass enamel inset e...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1412262 (stock #14617)
Unadulterated commitment to minimalism - this is the statement this Antonio Pineda modernist bracelet makes. I have sold this specific design a couple of times in the past but its unpretentious beauty never fails to impress me. Wrought in the maestro's favorite .970 alloy, it has had a long, happy life and is now waiting for its next caretaker. It has a 6 3/4" inner circumference (clasped) with a width just shy of 1" wide and weighs a good 110.4 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1412235 (stock #TR1056)
A lot of art deco design elements are incorporated in this 14Kt yellow gold retro ring. Depending on the angle the stone is viewed and the light source, various colors from purple to blue are show in the 10 X 8 millimeter faceted synthetic Alexandrite stone.The ring is a size 6 1/4 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1930 item #1412233 (stock #TR1055)
This 14Kt yellow gold and Plique A Jour beauty of a pendant is depicts an art nouveau beauty with the flowing lines and see-through enamel aka Plique A Jour. The Plique A Jour is in great condition. The pendant measures 1 ¾’ high including the bail, and 15/16” wide at the widest part.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1412193 (stock #14939)
A very rare design to find in the form of a bracelet the "crouching man" was originally designed by Taxco's foremost modernist, Salvador Teran, and in my opinion, it is one of the most successful re-interpetations of an ancient motif within the design vernacular of the 1950s-60s. The fact that it's so difficult to find with Teran's signature drives prices high up and makes examples by different makers sought after as well...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1412128 (stock #14974)
Inspired by ancient Aztec and Maya glyphs and stamps this Mexican silver necklace by Gerardo Lopez combines figural overlay with niello to create an eye-catching example of Taxco's "archeological" style. Birds of prey, warriors, the divine monkey Ozomahtli and, of course, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, are represented in the trapezoid links, the actual figures glistening against the sterling backdrop's metallic black...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1411801 (stock #ANR7004)
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The village headman aims his arrows at the moon to dispel the evil brought on by a solar eclipse, the village women in the background standing in prayer. This scene was painted by Higuchi Tomimaro for show at the Seikosha Exhibition held in Osaka in 1938. It is an excellent look into the world of the Ainu, a native culture to Northern Japan now lost to history...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411516 (stock #672)
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A most beautiful arrangement of little bisque doll in her bed called " Lid de Poupee" in generally excellent complete condition , similar of this was presented in the 1901 th...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1411464
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Snow at Hinuma Swamp, Mito" ("Snow at Hi Marsh, Mito") by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the upper right side of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 10 3/8" x 15 3/4" (image size: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4")...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 2000 item #1411448
Designed by Max Ernst (1891-1976) and crafted in Murano Venice, this tile measures 7 5'8" x 6 3/8" and is roughly 7/8" thick. The glass is clear, with a greenish tint, and has iridescent tints over some of the surface, with gold showing up in recessed areas. It is signed M Ernst in the lower left corner and is inscribed on the back: "Natale 1997, Auguri Gregory, Egidio Constantini, Venezia"...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1411447
Large late Meiji to Taisho period Japanese Arita porcelain cylindrical form hibachi decorated in underglaze blue, white, and celadon with mirrors and auspicious symbols. Scattered bisque incised signature seals accent the decoration. 12 1/4" high x 17" diameter. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. From the collection of an elderly woman in Sun City West, Arizona.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1411400 (stock #190611)
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The necklace has a width of one inch wide and 5mm thick. This beauty is fluid in it's motion with a length of 17.25 inches long. The weight is 304 grams of almost pure silver which is visual as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension. . When worn everyone around you will recognize that this is a very special necklace and not an ordinary chain. Hand made with no d...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411379 (stock #671)
Rre to find early Jules Steiner " Figure B " bisque Bebe about 16 "( 41 cm ) with rare rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale pressed bisque quality and excellent painting . Very cute smiling expression at her open mouth with two row of porcelain teeth , original Steiner body with short plump fingers and wearing original antique lovely costume with bonnet !! She is one of the most beautiful and childlike rounded face Bebe by Steiner , look´s very cute and has pale pressed bisque...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411378 (stock #670)
Beautiful gentle expression French Bebe Bru Jne ... size 12 ( 27 " / 69 cm ) having outstanding quality of sculpting and creamy bisque , childlike face expression .... original wig and body at all complete excellent condition from France around 1890.... An pretty Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru ... of the golden age at that firm with best quality of bisque swivel head with deep modeling and excellent painting !!! Has wonderful all original large blue glass paperweight inset blue eyes with modeled...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1411345
Tibetan thangka depicting Amitayus, the Buddha of Longevity, seated cross-legged on a variegated lotus throne with hands in the lap in dhyana mudra holding the pot of amṛta, the nectar of immortality. A halo surrounded by flowers is behind the figure and green mountains and water are in the background. The figure wears only a lower garment and is adorned with bracelets, armlets, earrings extending from elongated ears, a beaded necklace, and a high five-pointed crown in front of hair that is st...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1411223
Chinese wedding lamp of articulated porcelain, in two sections, hexagonal in shape with flared and tiered top. Measures 9 3/4" high, and roughly 4 1/2" wide. Each pierced panel has a round section with a scene depicting people in various activities, some with two figures. The entire surface is painted with soft color enamels, in turquoise blue, yellow, rose, green, orange, brown and black. Floral and foliate designs cover the turquoise and yellow backgrounds, all done with good detail. The ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411222
Porcelain panel with 7 women in landscape with pagoda and trees, measures 12" x 9" (panel size), frame is 13 1/4" x 10 1/4". Varnished wood frame in bamboo style, with hardboard or masonite backing. The scene depicts 7 young women next to a pagoda and fence, with grass and other foliage throughout. Nice detail in raised enamels, good color and overall design. The celadon green areas, as well as elements in the pagoda have a textured and matte like finish. All the figures are lovely, some ...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411221
Blue and white porcelain dish or plate, Canton ware, measures 10 1/2" in diameter. Dating to mid 19th century, these wares were made primarily between 1820 and 1880, with many shipped to European countries and the US. On each side are notches, one of which is open and contains the place where hot water was poured, and the liquid inside kept the food in the plate warm. Decorated with the classic designs, which became known as Blue Willow in western countries, the plate has several borders, all...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1411210 (stock #419)
A large Chinese two handled vase decorated in famille verte enamels with birds amongst flowering peony & rocks. The decorated neck with iron red modelled elephants' head handles. The base with an apocryphal six character iron red mark of the Kangxi emperor.

Age: Mid 19th century

Size: 14-1/2" high by 14-1/2" diameter

Condition: Good condition, no breaks and or cracks
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411199 (stock #669)
Offered in the finest doll boutiques in Paris at around 1860 ... like Huret shop or Giroux was this lovely bombe shaped poupee necessaire bag a special accessory for the early fashion doll´s like Huret , Rohmer , Blampoix ....... It´s now a rare found and still a treasure for an early French poupee. They was made in different sizes for the most petite fashion doll to the larges ones. In a perfect size for an size 4 poupee ( Huret size ) we could offer one of this rare bombe shaped leather...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1411172 (stock #190111)
In 1952 award winning Sigi Pineda opened his own shop in Taxco. These pieces marked and numbered Plateros (enough of the mark is there for easy identification) are some of his best designs. This rare marking did not last long as he soon changed the name of his shop to Sigi. The drop is 4 inches across and 3.25 inches tall from the sides. The pectoral takes sweeps and swirls so it is measured with the highest point. The entire necklace is hand chased. The silver is thick and masterful weighing 76...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1411149
Spratling used the jaguar in several designs including his iconic Double Jaguar necklace and his large brooches both in amethyst and tortoise. This unusual bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/8" high and weighs 101 grams. Each of the hand hammered, curved discs carry an applied repousse jaguar with half dome ball. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. A three link version of this bracelet is pictured on p. 25 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Also shown on G...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411054 (stock #WN221)
A rare Buddhist temple banner composed of a central ruyi shaped panel and three suspending streamers with pointed ends and tassels. Made of Chinese Late-Ming and Qing gold brocaded and tapestry silks showing dragons and floral decoration. The top panel is cardboard reinforced and having a seal on the backside. Printed cotton lining and top with leather loop, one tassel with a small bell. The interior of Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas are often intensely colorful, covered by layers of pain...