Large limited edition lithograph with red sumi-e brush strokes by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "Ancient Song." This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 12/35 at the lower right. The red calligraphy is more vibrant than it appears on the main image. Paper size: 27" x 20 3/4". Very good overall condition. There are three small pieces of linen tape on the reverse top edge. This print is from a Phoenix, Arizona estate...

Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988) landscape painting of a barn with attached red silo beneath the dramatic silhouette of Mount Equinox, near Manchester, Vermont. Oil on artist board, 6" x 9". Signed and dated 1943 in lower right. This small work exhibits the detail typical of Lucioni's oeuvre. Excellent condition, with a recent professional cleaning & minor touch up; offered in a period weathered wood frame. Lucioni was a noted painter and engraver...

Haskell's various shaped glass beads in crisp white, red, and blue is great for warm weather dressing. This long rope necklace (54") and the matching wrap bracelet (7" around, 3/4" high) may have been designed in honor of the bicentenial in 1976. Each piece has the Miriam Haskell oval tag attached.

Composed of 27 medallion drops, this impressive, late 19th-century bracelet is a stunning example of New York silversmith George W. Shiebler's Etruscan line. Each medallion bears a classical profile; there are eight different profiles repeated. The medallions are well cast with fine detail, enhanced by oxidation, with only very minor wear...

Mountains crowned with white snow rise majestically over the misty waters of a winter lake surrounded in dark pine and cedar on this Superb landscape by Nomura Bunkyo. Ink and light color on silk with powdered gold mist. The mounting is all original and top quality, brilliant blue silk border on front in black lacquer frame with fine bronze hardware and entirely backed in patterned blue satin...

Ewer with a straight round body shape with a flat shoulder and set on splayed foot. There opposite shoulder tip of spout and handle. Part of the body is decorated with a flower chrysanthemum. On the shoulder there is a key decoration fret or thunder pattern border. The lower part of the body to the feet decorated with early - type petal lappets and diamond diaper border. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. Measure 10 cm wide and 9.5 high.

A large Korean Buncheong (Pun-Chong) pottery bottle from the Joseon period (16th-17th century) covered in a creamy white glaze decorated on the flat sides with exaggerated floral scrolls on a dark ground; carved ringlets filled with dark slip on the sides. Color built up over the centuries fills the crackled glaze. The foot ring is rough with sand and excess glaze, and occasional windows in the glaze about the foot reveal the dark clay beneath...

This is a very fine Art Nouveau clear crystal vase with silver overlay and slver base.The overlay is crafted in a floral and vine design with etching, monogrammed "FKC", in good condition. Base has crack not readily visible and vase will hold water. Frame is in excellent condition. Measurements: 10 5/8 in H x 8 7/8 in at widest part of bowl

Massive and fabulous vintage modernist cocktail ring by the Finnish designer Erik Granit. In sterling silver with a huge cut faceted rock crystal stone in a very dimensional setting with applied silver beads and an open frame. Dated 1970. Marked E GRANIT & CO, DESIGN JEWELLERY, 925H STERLING FINLAND, R7, which is the date code for 1970, and with Finnish silver town mark and maker's mark.

It weighs 17 grams. The stone is much more brilliant than the photos portray. A spectacular piece...

Charming French bracelet in aged brass with beautiful green glass stones. 1930s or 1940s. Marked MADE IN FRANCE. With very large faceted green glass stones in the center and at the end of the fob charm, and with tiny faceted green glass stones and cabochon cut green glass stones. Spring ring clasp. The back has a very interesting textured pattern. With classic French filigree and stamped metal elements. 1 inch wide at center. Wearable length is 6 1/2 inches...

Rare vintage hand wrought 1930's Art Deco silver, amethyst and green hardstone necklace, bracelet, and brooch suite designed & signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The pieces are comprised of alternating links of cushion shaped cabochon amethysts and pyramidal shaped green hardstones. These are gorgeous deep, dark purple amethysts and striking, bold green hardstones. All stones are free of chips or cracks with the exception of one very slight superficial chip from one corner o...

This unique ring is from the 1960’s with a fox being depicted on a reverse painted carved crystal. The crystal is 9mm diameter. The setting is made of 14Kt yellow gold and decorated by equestrian elements

This is a FINE SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI BELT BUCKLE. The Design is an EAGLE with Spread Wings. Beautifully Handcrafted with Inlaid OBSIDIAN, TURQUOISE, CORAL, and ABALONE. Additionally, the Sides are Chased with Geometric Designs. This Oval Buckle measures 3" X 4 1/4" and is marked on the back: BB. Appropriate Buckle Hardware in place on the back. Overall Condition is EXCELLENT with light normal use/ no abuse. Date this BUCKLE circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century, perhaps earlier. ...

Fred Wagner Pastel of a bay landscape with sail boats in the distance. Archival framed.

A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white square jar, jar decorated with under glaze blue of rare moon and cloud motif at two side and chrysanthemum flower motif and the other two sides. at the top there is two small lugs which is damage, unglazed base.
Jar is in good condition with minor crackled at glaze surface, and damage at the two lugs, no restoration, good Persian blue color.
Size: 6 cm diameter, 5 cm height.

, Sterling silver-enameled Austrian compact depicting a man helping a lady to play Flute, Enamel Guilloche, stamped Made in Austria STERLING. Dimensions 2.5 inches in diameter, Original make-up pad included. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

A fine pair of Sheffield Silver Candlesticks by Mathew Boulton c.1790. Boulton a famed English inventor and manufacturer of fine Sheffield Silver Plate. Each candle stick is hall marked with the Boulton touch mark. Measuring 8.5" T x 4.5"W. in very good condition some copper showing through.

 

A 14k yellow gold and genuine garnets pendant necklace circa 1960s. This vintage oval 1" x 5/8" (including bale) Bohemian red garnets pendant including a 14K yellow gold 16-5/8" long box chain with a spring-ring clasp. This natural gem stone necklace is stamped 585 FBM on the chain and 585 EF on the pendant's bale - 585 is used in Europe and elsewhere as a mark for 14 K. This is the birthstone for January birthday honorees. This necklace weighs 9.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with ...

A very rare work by Suda Seika featuring a long armed monkey climbing over the rim in raw terracotta clay, contrasting brilliantly against the blue splashed white porcelain. It is 17.5 x 20 x 10.5 cm (7 x 8 x 4 inches) and comes enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. The first generation Suda Seika (1862-1927) was born the son of a merchant in Kanazawa, then part of the Kaga fief. He graduated the Ishikawa prefectural Industrial Ceramic Research Center in 1880 specializing in decoration, and m...

A rarely coming up bracelet by Taxco's foremost modernist maestro, this Antonio Pineda treasure is wrought in silver and adorned with obsidian bars and pearls. The design can be seen in Stromberg's catalogue for Pineda's exhibition at UCLA's Fowler Museum but in necklace form and it is a pleasure to wear! Caged in bullet-shaped links the obsidian bars peer through the cut-outs, their dark power contrasting with the delicate whiteness of the pearls. Ingeniously articulated, it feels like one's ow...

Description:A beautiful and rare imperial famille-rose crane-medallion porcelain bowl and saucer, the bowl decorated to the exterior with seven roundels of crane-medallions in purple red enamel, between bands of crosshatched pattern around the rim and blue and green breaking sea waves above foot rim, centre of the bowl finely painted with a single peony flower and leafy branches enclosed within blue-circles. The interior of the saucer was decorated with the same patterns of the roundles. Both of...

An Art Deco 14k solitaire diamond filigree ring from the 1915 - 1920 period. This vintage 6-1/2 or 6.5 size yellow gold ring features a 20 point round European antique cut genuine diamond set in 14k white gold. It weighs 1.5 grams and it is unmarked but has been tested and guaranteed. There are signs of an old repair to the bottom of the bridgework, and it appears some gold has been added to reinforce the filigree. It in otherwise excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, ...

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Beautiful and special rare found all original French wooden toilette table with mirror by Maison Alph. Giroux along with original boutique label at under side . Very nice and special rare piece for your doll salon or boudoir , from fine mahogany wood with elegant appearance and fancily carved parts . Wonderful carved hinged mirror with flowers ornament decoration and delicate spindles legs . Has two little drawers and side attached towel bars. Made in France circa 1860 and offere...

 

Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar with Oxford TL Test

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sa...

According to Chinese culture, the water dragon is One of the nine sons (species) of the Dragon. The water dragon has the head of a dragon, the body of the fish, and a big mouth which allows him to swallow large objects. Because of their wisdom, water dragons are used as the Mascots particularly for students. They are usually found at the eaves of the roof, and are in charge of putting out fires. (If you check with the houses of Forbidon City, you will find water dragons in the eaves of the ro...

Hattie Carnegie pendant necklace. Overlapping goldtone links, goldtone oriental design pendant with large green plastic dragon with rhinestone eye. Ca 1950s. L:22" (pendant, D:3")

A rare and attractive blue & white bowl, decorated with some figural hero riding on the horse. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Condition: restored two tiny chips to rim and these are a fine hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 18.6 cm. Founded on Sumatera island Indonesia.

A very naturalistic portrait of a high ranking official. Painted on silk. Apparently this scroll ended up in Japan at some stage, possibly after the Japanese occupation of Korea. The box was added in Japan. Dimensions: H. 92 cm, W. 50 cm. provenance: Dutch private collection.

A fine drawing of b/w dish, decorated with a winged dragon to the center among clouds scroll within double circle, fruit and butterflies to the wall cavetto. The exterior with five flower medallions and four character mark of 'Jang Ming Fu Kuei' in coin shape to base. Condition restored a small missing piece to rim and cover a hairline, no problem further. Middle Ming 16th century Jiajing-Wanli period. Diameter: 19cm.

Description:

A thin, white-glazed dish was decorated on the surface with vibrant motifs of a galloping horse among flowers and weeds.
By the rice-white glaze, it was revealed with the light grayish-tinted body clay on the rim.
With characteristic shape, the tear-dropping glaze, the dated and exact design of the motifs, and the obvious incursions(which in sore's-like condition under magnify glass) happened to the glaze, the dish can be fully verified its authentication.
It was...

What is unusual about this Uchikake is that the fabric has a plastic coating. This is the only one that I have seen with this type of finish. This gown will survive nicely in the high traffic area or you can even hang it by the fireplace in your home. The color is orange. There are some areas that the plastic is missing (last picture). This is something that I did not see until I started to view these pictures (shown in last picture). Other than that, the condition is like new. The m...

A fine and rarely blue & white bowl, decorated inside with a Rabbit in a landscape, encircling the rim by key-fret border and finished with brown glaze. Four character "Xuan De Nien Zhe" on the base, but Ming dynasty 17th century. Similar pieces on "Later Ceramics in South-East Asia" by Barbara Harrisson and visible on the last enlargement. Condition is very fine and perfect. Diameter: 17 cm.

A wonderfully ornate English sterling silver teapot, London, 1838, maker BD (possibly Benjamin Reese Dexter). Dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign, this tea pot is embossed with scroll and acanthus leaf decoration on the compressed body & spout, and rests on four shell feet. The finial on the lid is in the form of a flower. All of the silver components are stamped with matching hallmarks. Size: 11.75" length x 6.75" diameter x 5.75" ht. Weight of silver: 23 troy ounces. Cond...

Fazzoletto (Handkerchief) vase composed of various alternating Zanfirico filigrana in bright colors of orange, green, yellow, burgundy, pink and white, alone and in combinations, all cased in clear glass. The vase measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and is 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in diameter. There are some bubbles in the glass owing to the hand formed nature of the piece, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Light in weight as the glass is thinly blown. Pauly and C. blue paper label affixed over p...

Vintage handmade 1950's sterling silver necklace intricately comprised of overlapping oval links held in place by "floating" barbell shaped beads designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Necklace measures 17 12 inches long X and 5/8" wide and weighs 94 grams. Signed on the clasp WS eagle # 30. Normal wear. Pictured on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Insured shipping included within the U.S.

A Rare ivory white glazed dish, unglazed foliated rim and thin potted, decorated with carved incised of a Dragon to interior center, underside is plain and showing some 'teardrops' effect. Three character mark on base. Song/Jin Dynasty Hebei Ding ware in excellent condition. Diameter: 19,6 cm.

Sold, thank you! New 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil pre fab Victorian looking metal mountings and early 20th light as a feather red faceted beads -that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone amber test - to assemble these 1 1/2" earrings in a USA studio. Sold, similar could be custom ordered. Collector's Testimony reads, 'Mimi's earrings set my day.'

This platinum and diamond engagement ring is centered by an approximately 0.70Ct brilliant cut diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by 3 single-cut diamonds. The center stone is not certified, but our in-house gemologist graded it G color and VVS2 clarity. The engagement ring is accompanied by a matching platinum band that is set with 7 full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 14 diamonds is 1.05Ct. The ring and the band are size 7 and both can easily be sized.

English partial tea service adorned in Imari decoration, unmarked but probably Coalport, with some pieces bearing the pattern number 653 painted in red. Circa 1810-1825. This service includes the following items: teapot with stand, milk jug, waste bowl, 9.5 inch plate, 6 tea cups, 2 coffee cups (one cracked), and 4 saucers. Dimensions of tea pot: 10 inches long x 5.5 inches high x 5 inches deep. Very good condition with some wear to gilding.

A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet rounded body with raised neck decorated with dragon motif covered with olive green glaze.
Jar is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 9 cm wide.

A breathtaking cup made from an egg cut and lacquered inside, then gilded with genuine gold, enclosed in the original signed age darkened kiri-wood box. It is 2-1/4 inches (5.5 cm) diameter and in perfect condition, dating from the Meiji period.

New England early American Sheraton era four-drawer bureau, probably New Hampshire origin. Circa 1800. Original oval brass pulls. Birch with cherry drawer fronts cross-banded in mahogany and with line inlay. Cookie corner top above delicately turned and reeded legs with high feet and a shaped apron. Condition: Refinished, and with a small patch to the left rear corner of top. Dimensions: 42 1/8 inches width x 19 1/2 inches depth x 44 inches ht.

A Guinness bar standup hanging advertising sign. This vintage 1960s standup or wall hanging measures 11 x 5" and it is in black, red, mustard and white,featuring the slogan: GUINNESS MORE THAN GOODNESS and a picture of a glass of Guinness bearing the famous harp logo. It has a plastic coating over metal sheet and card background, it has the original string for hanging, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a scrape/loss to the u...

Chinese export Canton porcelain platter circa 1840. A large and beautifully hand painted decorated example in excellent condition no chips cracks repairs etc. some minor glaze flaws bubbles on edge. Measuring approx. 19.5 inches by 16 inches.

This is an Enrique Ledesma work of art. He was known for his stone work and this is a beautiful azurmalachite necklace that has a weight of 70 grams and is 1.25in. at the highest point on the drop. No dents, repairs, or damage but there is glare. It was difficult to show the gorgeous color in these stones, so I have tried to show them in different light. They are natural and have matrix running through the stones as they turn color from blue to green, with browns and gold hues as well. The neckl...

This is a BEAUTIFUL 14K GOLD TREASURE CHEST CHARM that OPENS to reveal GEMS including PEARLS, AQUAMARINE, GARNET, TOPAZ, AMETHYST, RUBY, & SAPPHIRE. The sides are accented with RUBY and SAPPHIRE; the bottom FEET are accented with PEARLS. Clearly marked: 14K on the back. Size is 9/16" X 1" X 3/4". Ca. 1950- 1975 in EXCELLENT Condition.. add this RARE TREASURE TROVE CHARM to the Collection

An incredibly detailed mid to late 19th century Izushi-yaki Hakuji (white porcelain) image of a samurai and his lover enjoying a moment together; the robes, accessories and musculature being extremely well shaped. The pair are made of solid white clay, sculpted in the style and with the attention to detail typical of Hirado ware however the glaze is more textured than work expected of that region, indicative of Izushi. There are several chips: the mans left foot, tobacco pouch and right finger...

A 14k rose gold garnet solitaire ring from the 1910-20 era. This late Edwardian size 6-3/4 ring features a claw-set 2.4 carat (calculated) round faceted deep red garnet in a 3/8" across setting. This ring weighs 3.3 grams, it is stamped 14KL M&O'S with a maker's mark and it is inscribed EVELYN JULY 30 1919 inside the hoop. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues...

Decorated with a fish biscuit in the center. W=12 cm. Early Ming 1368-1398. Condition : very good with a tiny fritting, no cracks, hairline or restoration

Decorated with qilin in the center. Width = 17.5 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : no chip, hairline, crack or restoration.

By framing 26 "floating" moonstones with hand cut panels of 970 sterling silver Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda makes an exceptional & exquisite statement. This vintage c. 1950's necklace measures 17" long X 1" wide. It weighs 202 grams. Fully hallmarked by Antonio on the tight & secure clasp. The soft patina of 970 silver reflects beautifully into the oval cut stones. Both stones & silver are in excellent condition. For safety we've had the necklace professionally restrung on sterling ch...

A blue & white bowl, decorated outside with a pair of winged dragons and inside with fish on the sea waves motif, diaper pattern around inner rim. Ming dynasty 16th century, Longqing-Wanli period. Condition with large D shape re-stuck and restored. Diameter: 14.5 cm.

Sassy Scotty. A whimsical creation by French designer Pavone. Made of galalith (a derivative of skim milk) with a hand painted eye looking right at you. 3 1/2" nose to tail, 2" paw to ear, 1/4" thick. Signed Pavone on the back.

Ewer with stylised dragon handle, bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is flat and unglazed. Height = 10 cm. Yuan Dynasty 12th-13th. Condition spout missing, no more damage.

A pair of porcelain covered sauce tureens with under plates from a dessert service. Circa 1815-1820. These English porcelain tureens are richly decorated with gilt scrolls and hand painted summer flowers. They are unmarked, but are possibly either Spode or Coalport. Condition of the tureens is excellent, though there is considerable wear to the decoration on the under plates. No chips, cracks or restoration. Size: 8 inches length x 6.25 inches depth x 6 inches height. Other pieces from th...

A nice celadon bowl with small foot and incised petals to exterior, plain to interior. Yuan dynasty 13th/14th century in perfect condition. No any chip, no crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 10.5cm.