Vintage hand wrought sterling silver "dimpled dots fertility" bracelet designed and signed circa 1940-50's by Taxco Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1" wide and 6 3/4" long. It weighs a hefty 109 grams, 3.8oz.
Beautiful condition. Pin closure and attached safety chain in perfect working order. Hallmarked on the reverse HA .940 TAXCO and the eagle 9. Pictured on p. 100 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and on p...
Dennis Sheehan (American, 1950 - present) - Full Moon Setting Over A Marsh. Oil on linen. Size: 14 inches x 20 inches. Signed 'Sheehan' in lower left. Excellent condition and offered in a contemporary gilt plein air frame. This small, but dramatic, tonalist painting is typical of Sheehan's style and subject, capturing the orb of a full moon as it sets over a marshy pasture...
Mark A. Tougias (American, 1957 - present) painting titled 'Stowe View' (Vermont). Oil on canvas. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Signed in lower left and titled on reverse. Offered in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Excellent condition. Mark Tougias was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1957. He is self-taught and is known for his plein air landscapes of the New England countryside and for his tonal styles...
Dennis Sheehan (American, 1950 - present) painting of Sunset Afterglow Over a Marsh, oil on linen, 24 inches x 30 inches. Unsigned but acquired directly from the artist. This large, tonalist canvas captures the dramatic red afterglow of a sunset over a marshy landscape. Offered in a contemporary gilt wood plein air frame. Excellent condition. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists...
The vase has a globular body and tall long neck flanked by tubular handles, and is covered allover in a glaze of slightly pale olive green which falls in a line above the glazed base.
9 cm high
Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
Featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Silver Discs Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. It is a remarkable bracelet with graduated, alternating 940 silver and copper discs,each disc linked together by a silver pin that enable the links to move.They end with a secure push in clasp. Because of the curve of the bracelet, it is difficult to get an accurate measurement but I believe this would best fit a 6 1/2- 7"wrist...
'February' - Connecticut Barn in Winter painting by Eric Sloane (American, 1905-1985). Oil on masonite. Size: 24 inches x 48 inches. Signed and titled 'February' in lower left and also signed on the reverse, together with the artist's address in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Eric Sloane is considered to be one of the great American masters of landscape painting in the 20th century. He is best known as a painter of barns and as an author of books portraying early American life...
Charming Hector Aguilar 940 silver necklace with half oval shaped links topped with dimpled buttons. It measures 17 1/2"end to end and is 3/4" wide. Weighing 108 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Beautiful on and very wearable with any style of clothing.
One of Salvador Teran’s signature designs, the Archer makes for a dramatic, show-stopping bracelet. Mod minimalism, shadowbox construction and beautifully aged heavy gauge silver combine in the example at hand. Having a 6 1/2″ inner circumference (clasped; perfect for smaller to medium wrists) the bracelet varies in width between 1 1/2″ and 5/16″ and weighs 39.8 grams. It is signed with maker’s signature in script as shown as well as “STERLING MEXICO” and des...
One of the best Mexican Deco by pass rings I have ever had, a masterfully made, big example wrought in 980 silver and signed by a maker known for his clamper bracelets as well...
This 18Kt yellow gold pelican broach is as cute as it is whimsical. The bird has a natural sapphire eye and holds a fish in his beak. The height of the pin is 1 1/8” and the width is ¾”.
A rare octagonal porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with a flowering bush by a rock, along the border stylized Chinese characters. The rim glazed brown, the base with three spur marks and a "fuku" mark within a double square. Dating to the early Edo period. Condition: well with little scratches, rim with 3 tiny frits and two chips, and one chip under the glaze (photo 8). Dimension: diameter: 20 cm, 3.2 cm high.
With a green and yellow glaze, decorated in relief with a fish between water plants. One side of the flask is left uncleaned to show how the flask was found. The soil can be easily removed. Condition: very good with expected age wear and age cracks in the glaze. 20 cm.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The largest piece I have ever seen by Miyanaga Tozan I, a fine baluster form celadon on a superb rosewood stand. It is 21-1/2 inches (55 cm) tall, 15-1/2 inches (40 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. There is a custom made copper insert for use with flower arranging. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo Unive...
Oversized limited-edition Japanese "sosaku hanga" woodblock print by Tamami Shima (1937-1999) titled "April Forest." The bottom margin is pencil-signed, titled in kanji, dated 1962, and numbered 67/100. Paper: 22"V x 15 7/8"H (image: 19 7/8"V x 13 3/4"H). Very good overall condition. April Forest is written in pen verso (see enlargement 5). From a Scottsdale, AZ estate. Originally purchased from M. M. Shinno & Associates in Los Angeles.
Splendid early Deco Mexican silver repousse cuff bracelet, this is an anonymous piece yet without any doubt one of the first, most daring attempts at employing the art of repoussage to coax stunning form out silver. Powerful sense of motion, deep oxidized recesses, accent beading and generous proportions combine in a jaw-dropping piece. The cuff has a 7 1/4″ inner circumference (including the 1 3/8″ gap) and its width varies between 2 7/8″ in the front and 1 1/8″ at i...
Most beautiful rare to find all factory original small French poupee with splendid light blue eyes , fine bisque and painting , wearing factory original silk gown.
This pretty 13,5" / 34 cm doll has superbly light bisque quality and painting on bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate.
She has gorgeous ice blue inset glass eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lashes and brows. Closed mouth , pierced ears and pretty blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
French k...
A wily fox stands, head cocked to one side wrapped in the robes of a nun, something to be wary of this ceramic Okimono by Takahashi Dohachi enclosed in the original wooden box titled outside Dohachi Zo Hakuzoso, and signed within Kachutei Dohachi Zo followed by the artists stamp. It is 8 inches (21 cm) tall and in fine condition. This dates from the later Edo or first half of the Meiji period (mid 19th century), a time spanning two generations of Dohachi when both ceramic sculptures and imager...
Intricate hand forged 980 sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cross measures 2 1/2" high X 1 3/4" across. The chain is 19 1/2" long. Weight 34 grams, 1.2 oz. Hallmarked on the reverse WS TAXCO 980. Beautiful condition with a rich, soft patina. One small ding in last bead nearest the back catch. This design was one of a group of Spratling crosses pictured on p. 150 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER...
A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: a fritting to the rim, no cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
Very cute 23" ( 58 cm ) bisque character Darling by " Alt Beck and Gottschalk" Germany circa 1919 in beautiful original condition with delightful face modeling and expression !!
She has on good quality bisque socket head with amber brown glass sleep eyes which works well !
Below long painted lashes and brush-stroked brows. Rare open nostrils and open mouth with two cute teeth between her outlined lips .
Pretty brunette human hair wig ( not original ) ......
Head mark at b...
A Changsha ewer was applied on the surface with low-relief grapevine motifs and highlighted with brown glaze.
Very beautiful all original antique early French poupee costume for early doll..... like Huret or Rohmer !
Enfantine style two piece outfit of soft cream cashmere wool with pretty lavender silk covered edged and ribbon decoration.
A beautiful jacket and 3/4 long skirt all complete hand sewn and in very good condition to age...around 1875/80 !!
The skirt has pretty silk bow decoration at front and silk ribbon parts around the skirt hem !
Note small damage at waistline p...
Very beautiful French bisque doll by Jumeau , has deeply-modeled features , lovely bisque and painting , original body and wearing very beautiful antique costume !!
She is a real beauty .... fine bisque socket head with superbly blue glass paperweight inset eyes , dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows.
Has closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears and wonderful original long curled human hair wig over cork pate !
She has perfect head condition...f...
From a French attic found a set of two poupee kids body´s and damage fashion doll head .
To nice French kid poupee body´s with shapely torso and limbs, one with separate stitched fingers and both with gusset-jointed knees.
Both for a size three poupee .... has repairs !
Offered as is condition ,great piece to complete your doll´s of for repair !!
Included a fashion doll head with shoulder plate ( broken).
Body measurements ;both from shoulder to hem 12" ( 30 c...
Very nice antique display altars for French Poupee or small BeBe , very pretty small size one from France around 1870/75 ...
Wonderful all original condition and generally excellent.
On wooden base pretty covered with hand colored paper.
Two piece wooden table fine decorate with white silk paper...golden paper trim ,paper columnar , pretty fine silver glass candle holders with paper candles, paper flowers , glass pearls and silver glass balls . Finally on very nice all bisqu...
A rare porcelain libation vessel with well thinly potted of Ancient bronze Jue form with three legs framed by ruyi and scrolls design, a loop handle and two short columns rising from the rim, painted with a five clawed Dragon among clouds and rocks. Ming dynasty 16th century with six character mark 'Da Ming Jia Jing Nien Zhe' and of the period. Jiangxi Jindezhen ware. Condition is very good near perfect, only a tiny flake chip with associated very soft hairline which impossible to take a picture...
Most beautiful French antique woolen dress with hand embroidery lace . Included matching Bonnet....
Pretty small antique muslin dress with matching Bonnet !!
Beautiful two piece silk costume for French or German Doll !!
Charming bisque character boy by Kammer and Reinhardt ~~ 126 ~~with original toddler body and sweet flirty eyes !!
24" ( 61 cm ) Beautiful and popular German doll from around 1915 with good quality of bisque socket head with cute rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep flirty eyes and painted long curly lashes.
Incised eyeliner and brush stroked brows.
Open mouth with shaded and outlined lips , two upper teeth and tongue.
Original brunette boys human hair wig . Perfect ...
Pretty dolly-face model of German bisque doll by Heinrich Handwerk .... circa 1900 with fine patina of bisque , original body and body finish and most beautiful wearing .
She is on 29" ( 74 cm ) beautiful doll with fine bisque socket head and pretty large brown glass sleep eyes which works very well !
Has fine painted lashes and brows with decorative glaze.
Open mouth with accented lips and pretty porcelain teeth , funny dimpled chin.
Pierced ears and not original human h...
A nice Yuan dynasty blue and white small cup, decorated with chrysanthemum scrolls to exterior, in the center of interior with a 'shou' character and encircled to the inner rim with key fret pattern. Condition with a chip visible on enlargement 4 and 5, and easy to repair till invisible, no crack and no other chip. Diameter:8 cm. High: 3.9cm.
A fine small Ding ware jar and cover, with the main design of carved decoration incised of overlapping petals pattern to the body. Southern Song dynasty Ding wares in perfect condition. High maximum: 8.5cm.
A very beautiful 27" ( 69 cm ) French bisque doll by SFBJ , with so pretty and childlike expression .
She is a very pretty girl that will steal your heard ......... I´m sure.
She is in generally perfect condition with good quality of bisque and painting , original wig and french Body,waering beautiful antique costume.
She has a bisque socket head and beautiful large deep blue paperweight sleep eyes that would works very well !
Fine painted lashes and brows ,shaded nostri...
Most beautiful large size 28" ( 71 cm ) bisque character girl by " Schützmeister & Quendt" ..... Germany circa 1915 with beautiful child-like face expression , original body and pretty clothing !
She looks like on real little girl with her childlike expression , on very sweet girl with best quality of bisque and painting socket head.
Has rounded facial shape with chocolate brown glass well working sleep eyes and wonderful long painted lashes and fine upper mohair lashes....
A rare and lovely small water dropper with lobed fruit shaped, covered overall with sky bluish glaze and a little bit reddish splashes on the spout area. Yuxian county Jun ware Southern Song-Yuan dynasty near to perfect condition with no any restoration, no chip and no crack, except small area polished to the base. Height: 6 cm.
Wonderful first series portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicately painted features and best quality of pale bisque.
Original wig and body and gorgeous antique clothing. 14" ( 36 cm ) all perfect beauty by Emile Jumeau .... circa 1879/80.
Has fine pale bisque quality of pressed socket head with full cheeks.
Pretty almond shaped brown enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows. Mauve-blushed eye shadow and closed mouth with outlined lips.
Has...
A circular red lacquer incense box imitating carved lacquer. The lid decorated with a rakan riding on a kylin. Black lacquer to the interior and with an old label: "Laque de Nara / donné par M. Morita". Condition: rims with tiny losses, lid inside with a crack and glue residue, base with some wear. Dimension: diameter: 7.8 cm, 2.4 cm high.
Vintage hand forged sterling silver and azur malachite mosaic pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1950 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/4". Beautiful condition. Pin back and lock are tight and secure. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards informative website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling's designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art -LACMA.
Vintage Hector Aguilar “Six Spheres” necklace wrought in 940 silver, this is one of the maestro’s most published designs. One of those necklaces that become the backbone of a serious collection and precious heirlooms to be passed down from mother to daughter to grand-daughter. Measuring 20″ long (yet with wide links as these the extra length is needed for a better fit) by 1 3/4″ wide it weighs a generous 246.3 grams. Signed with Aguilar's initials as shown as well as “TAXCO...
Six different antique ceremonial spoons used during Hindu worship for offering holy water to deities, from Maharashtra. Made of brass or bronze, the largest spoon in "ganga-jumna" technique (brass and copper). Three with cobra, two with lotus bud and one with dancing Krishna final. One with short inscription. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: 13.6 cm to 16.2 cm long.
Margot de Taxco vintage Mexican silver bracelet, this is the widest version of the Hibiscus design and its matching necklace is also available in my store – you can see the demi together in the next to last photo. One of the maestra’s romantic creations this is nevertheless not your fragile, wimpy bracelet – generous links, excellent detail and meticulous finishing make for a piece that will never go unnoticed. Measuring 7 7/8″ long (wearable; actual length is 8 1/4″) by 1 1...
Small green Song Dynasty Celadon dish with crackled glaze. Glaze wear on rim. Diameter: 4.25 inches.
Measuring 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" high, this silver box is nicely stamped with traditional navajo designs. It sits on four feet, which appear to be bead halves, and has a clasp on front that secures the lid. Unmarked, which is typical of older works, likely from the trading post era, with Fred Harvey being one of the primary venues for the sale of hand made Navajo silver and other works. Excellent condition, nice soft patina, slight rubbing to surface, the hinges and clasp function well. This i...
Very beautiful German Winter Sledge Scene filled with a lot of nice wooden toys and on Porcelain faced Winter child !
The child has fine face painting with blue eyes and closed mouth.
Covered with winter white cotton wool , ornate with muff and scarf.
It sit in a pretty metal sledge also covered with winter white cotton and filly with a lot of nice antique wooden things.... Small wooden houses.....deers and sheep´s , a small car and wooden soldiers and not to forgot on nice tree.
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She is so pretty....oh so pretty ......
One of the most beautiful 23" ( 59 cm) French Bebe´s by Gaultier with open mouth , looks so cute and childlike with very good quality of bisque and painting and gorgeous blue eyes.
Has pale bisque socket head with deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine painted lashes and brows.
Open mouth with porcelain teeth between shaded and outlined lips. Superb brunette human hair wig over cork pate , pierced ears !
French composition and wooden...
I´m not on expert about this gorgeous Japanes Doll´s but as I saw this beauty I fall in Love immediately.
I never saw before such so a beautiful girl of the rare Japanese Ichimatsu doll´s.
I think she is from Japan around 19th. century .... weraing all original with three piece different pattern silk crepe kimono.
Has wonderful colors and is in good condition to age.
The doll is 26" ( 66 cm ) with gorgeous face ecpression ....look´s like on older girl or on joung adult women.
Fine Chinese natural jadeite boulder. Dimension: 147 x 91 x 56 (mm) or 5.79 x 3.58 x 2.20 inches with total weight of 2.46 lbs/1114 grams, no condition concerns.
Hector Aguilar's signed masterpiece, the "Maguey" is a coveted design for the most savvy collector. Big and bold with a 5.5in. span of the drop and a 1.75in. tall center on the drop. The wearable length is ascertained from the bottom round of this necklace as it is a true pectoral and cups outward on the top center. The wearable is approximately 17in. and the weight is 114 grams of almost pure silver. This Maguey is without damage, repairs or flaws. Properly hallmarked as shown and a real show s...
Measuring 9 inches high, these delightful examples of Folk Art styling, are two of a series of Black cloth character dolls made in Alabama in the 1930’s by unknown craftsmen/women.
It has been noted that their creation was encouraged through President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Depression era program, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), in existence from 1935-1943. The WPA was designed to provide jobs across the country during the Great Depression. While most jobs were in construction ...
A pottery whistle in the form of an unusual face with its lips puckered as if whistling. The top of the whistle has green and brown glazes (sansai glaze) - the bottom is unglazed. The glaze has a very fine crackle. Under magnification, tiny pits can be seen on the fine crackle, which is consistent with the appearance of glazes for pieces of this period.
Period: Tang (618 - 907 AD)
Size: Height = 3.9 cm
Condition: Good condition. No breaks. There's wearing of the glaz...
Very nice antique French doll wooden table like bamboo style with unusual and rare decorative table leg style in all perfect condition .
Has original finish ....
Wonderful piece for your French or German doll scene and large doll room.
Pretty also for your French Poupee because of the pretty table leg.
We included on nice matching bamboo carved wooden chair with especially detailed carving four spindled back braided seat .
It is in all generally good condition ( note a replaced...
Sensational vintage 1940's sterling silver & black velvet necklace designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long. The center silver panel is 1 1/2" high. Weight - 84 grams, 3 oz. Fully hallmarked on the clasp HA STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. The velvet band has been professionally replaced as the original was very worn. Aguilar designs are featured in the...
Delicate green celadon double fish plate. There is some crackling to the glaze. A small chip to rim and foot. Diameter is 5 inches & height is 1.5 inches. Higher resolution images upon request.
An Art Deco 18k white gold diamonds split band ring circa 1930s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring comes with an conservative independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $1400 CAD, and the diamonds include a central antique brilliant cut .28 carat of VS1 clarity with F colour along with eight single cut side diamonds (total .06 ct.). The side diamond section has very fine beading on the edges. This retro engagement ring weighs 1.8 grams and It is 3/16" wide across the main diamond. It ...
Simple yet elegant, this early 20th century diamond solitaire ring is set in 18Kt yellow gold and platinum. The 0.63Ct brilliant cut diamond is NOT certified but it is determined to be K color and SI1 clarity by our in-house gemologist. The setting is made of 18Kt yellow gold and the six prongs holding the diamond are platinum, as it is clearly marked, along with WM WISE & SON makers mark. The ring at the moment is size 6 1/2 but can easily be sized.
Engravings of annual jousting contest on river Seine in Paris by Jacques Callot in 1630. On the left, the Nesles tower. On the right, the Louvre and the tour du Bois. Etching Dimensions: unframed: 6 1/2 x 13 3/8" (16.51 x 33.97 cm.)
A signed Margot de Taxco design 5316 is the Cornflower which is one of Margot Van Voorhies Carr's most adored works of art. The brooch is very rare and it is in perfect original condition with a removable slide bar that goes over the pin and hangs on the ring between the flowers.The necklace can be worn with or without the drop. There is a rich grape color to the amethyst and it is of a higher quality of stone than is normally seen in Mexican silver. The necklace has a wearable length of 16 in. ...
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