An Art Deco period 14k white gold and light green natural jade in a finely engraved heart setting circa 1920s. This vintage split shank size 6-1/2 or 6.5 ring measures 5/8" x 9/16" across the top, and it is stamped 14 K. It weighs 3.5 grams, and has fine hand engraving surrounding the heart shaped bezel. surrounding the jadite...

A scarce first printing of Totem Poles Volume 1 and 2 by Marius Barbeau. This set on Canadian West Coast totem poles has 880 pages over the two volumes, both with maps, notes and multitudes of black and white photographs. They were published by the National Museum of Canada and Edmond Clautier in 1950...

A fine antique portrait of a Horse in a stable with saddle. Oil on canvas signed lower left in original birds eye maple frame. Measuring approx. 26 x 34 inches a fine decorative original painting.

A beautiful early 20 th century Dutch impressionist painting of a view of Amsterdam. Signed lower right G. Koopman oil on canvas Approx. 16 x 24 inches in a quality original frame. A beautiful painting with bold impressionist brush strokes.

James E. Stuart Yosemite Valley indian camp with El Capitan and Bridal veil falls A fine original oil painting on canvas 20 x 24 inches painted 1914 by in excellent all original condition in a quality gallery frame. James Everett Stuart 1852 - 1941 Eight year old James Everett Stuart arrived in California with his parents in 1860. He attended school in San Francisco and studied art with Thomas Hill and William Keith. His early work reflected the mood and mystery of the French Barbizon school...

Antique bronze south east Asian opium weights in the form of birds or roosters. Complete collection numbering 9 weights in tapering sizes the largest 5 inches tall. I good condition with a great patina.

Description:

A Longquan bird-feeder was in plain form.
Well mold in round shape, the vessel was preserved in perfect condition.
The glaze was in pale green tint.
The scars left at the bottom were caused during pottering when the potter using a wire or thread to cut the vessel from the potter's wheel. A characteristic from old wares we usually see.
It was a rare piece from which some similar ones were in the collection of the Palace Museum of Beijing(see last two photos)...

Description:

A Longquan bird-feeder was in plain form.
Well mold in round shape, the vessel was preserved in perfect condition.
The loop hole was sealed by the glaze slip.
There are glaze crackles yielded on the surface when whitish incursions were happened inside the cup.
They were caused from long time of age.
It was a rare piece from which some similar ones were in the collection of the Palace Museum of Beijing(see last two photos)...

Towering sterling silver Matl ring with pyramid-cut amethysts in Matilde's iconic Maltese cross design. I haven't found an Eagle stamp on this piece so I believe it's a pre-1948 example. Classic and irresistible, I like this version with amethysts only; it's more discrete, in a way, and not as folky as the rings that have corals and turquoise too. The ring is a size 8.5 and its face has a diameter of 1 1/16"; when worn, it rises approx. 9/16" above the finger...

A very stylish combination of filigree and engraved edge design is this 14Kt white gold bar pin, centered by a 4 millimeter square cut amethyst set in a bezel. The length of the bar pin is 2 5/8” and the width is 5/16” at the widest part.

Description:

A Longquan bird-feeder was in lovely size and was in shape of a lotus bud.
In favorite lake-green tint, the vessel was revealed at the bottom with rough-feel body clay.
It was preserved in very good condition with limited glaze frets happened during manufacturing or under incursions.
It was a rare piece from which some similar ones were in the collection of the Palace Museum of Beijing(see last two photos).

Southern Song/Yuan periods, 11th-13th century...

A good Suzhou school celadon colored nephrite jade snuff bottle. Fairly well hollowed and adeptly carved to cleverly use natural russet on white colored skin, subtle color differences in the light green stone, and white inclusion along the foot on one side. Relief carving includes chrysanthemums rising from lighter colored rockery on one side...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (206 BC - AD 220)

This rare pottery figure was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which have been painted pink, red and black pigments with a good deal of the original pigment still remaining. The holes in his sleeves are where originally would have been placed articulated wooden hands, now long since rotted away and lost...

 

Renowned for its carved stone mask jewelry the Los Ballesteros taller created a series of pin/pendant combinations that are avidly collected for their fine carving and the elaborate sterling headdresses that the figures wear. The golden sheen obsidian example at hand illustrates in the best possible way the beauty and craftsmanship those pieces exhibit. Paired with a substantial Taxco link chain of the same period, if not earlier, the brooch can be worn as a necklace but can easily be dis-attach...

Early Mexico City figural brooch, this piece is extraordinary not only in size but especially in the quality and detail of its repoussage. Worthy of the best Mexican silver jewelry collection focusing on the Deco years and reminiscent of Matilde Poulat's work, the brooch is one of those examples that make any other accessory redundant when you have it on. Measuring an impressive 4 3/4" tall by approx. 3 1/2" wide (at its widest) it weighs 36.2 grams and is simply marked "MEXICO STERLING". In e...

 

A romantic ring from the 1920’s is this platinum filigree solitaire diamond ring. The very attractive design captures some early Art Deco elements. The 0.21Ct brilliant cut diamond is held by six beads in the hexagonal top.

 

This is it! A very moderately priced 1920’s beauty of a ring is made of 18Kt white gold. The delicate filigree ring is centered by a 0.07Ct brilliant cut diamond set in a hexagonal setting. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and can easily be sized.

A rare large jar with drum shaped, covered overall with smooth creamy white Ivory glaze. Song/Yuan Dynasty. Possibly Cizhou type in perfect condition. Mouth Diameter: 21.5cm and Height: 18cm.

Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883-1955) signed street view of Rue Saint-Vincent, Montmartre, Paris. Circa 1918. Oil on artist board. Size: 21 3/8 inches x 28 3/4 inches. Signed lower right, "Maurice. Utrillo". Maurice Utrillo was one of the great French masters of modern art of the 20th century. Maurice was born in the Montmartre district of Paris. His mother, Suzanne Valedon, modeled for artists, including Renoir, Puvis de Chavannes, Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, and others, and herself became an ...

Two Japanese rectangular bronze mirrors. Both 19th century. 7 x 0.1 and 6 x 0.2 cm. Combined weight 78g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 6.4 x 0.3 cm. 48g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.1 x 0.4 cm. 58g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.8 x 0.3cm. 70g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.1 x 0.4 cm. 64 g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.2 x 0.3 cm. 100g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.2 x 0.4 cm. 70g.

The briefcase has a carbon fiber outer case and tan leather inner lining/handle. The locks are 18k gold plated, and there is also a small plate where the initials AA have been engraved, I'm sure Hermes could change this for you. This is the larger of the two sizes that were made and is 19 inches X 14.5 inches X 6 inches. The briefcase had a limited production run of 500, and retailed at an astounding $16,000; this one is number 143/500. In wonderful condition showing minor signs of use, it co...

A nice Qing dynasty double gourd vase, covered overall with copper red glaze. Underglaze blue 'Da Qing Qian Long Nien Zhe' mark on base, but possibly later to 19th century Guangzhu period. Condition is near perfect, only found one firing crack line to the lower part body, otherwise is perfect. Height: 32.5cm.

A nice white glazed garlic head vase, decorated with a relief Dragon swirling to the neck. Qing dynasty 18th/19th century, Fujian Dehua ware. Condition is perfect. Height: 13.5cm.

This sterling pin is a delight to wear for the Holidays! The bell makes a happy tinkling sound as the wearer moves. The pin is large, and heavy for it's size, at 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) wide and 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) long. The bell itself is 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) long and 7/8 inches (2.2 cm) in diameter, with wonderful detail. Dark patination accents the veining on the leaves. Pin clasp is secure. Piece is marked DG in script, TAXCO and has the early delineated Eagle 3 mark which was in use till a...

A good example of Ming dynasty Interregnum period Jingtai reign blue and white double ear pear shaped vase, decorated with peony flowers around the body. Condition with neck reduce and half of the mouth rim is missing repair. High: 17.8cm.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.1 x 0.4 cm. 92 g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.9 x 0.2 cm. 74g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 8.2 x 0.2 cm. 86gm

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 9.2 x 0.3 cm. 88cm.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 8.8 x 0.6 cm. 104g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 9.9 x 0.7 cm. 236g.

A rare early Ming dynasty Hongwu period (1368-1398) underglazed-red large bowl, decorated to the interior center with a branch of flower, the cavetto wall with reversed white on red peony design below key-fret pattern. Exterior with continuously six peony flower. Condition is good, only found two firing crack lines and minor firing imperfection, otherwise no any restoration. Diameter: 25cm.

An absolute great primitive mask More information and pictures on request H 28 cm , wide 18.( cm

This elegant vintage 14Kt yellow and white gold diamond engagement ring is perfect for a budget conscious bride with style. An approximately 0.16Ct brilliant cut diamond is set in the center, and is surrounded by 8 single cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.35Ct. The ring is a size 6 1/4 and it can easily be sized.

When you look up Art Nouveau in the dictionary, the picture of this beauty of a pendant should be there as an illustration of Art Nouveau. It is very versatile, because it is wearable as it was originally meant to be a watch fob or a pendant. The center flower is decorated by an approximately 0.05Ct diamond. The diameter of the pendant is 1 ¼”and the height with the large bail is 1 ¾”.

LOOK at this beautiful vintage 1920’s platinum ring, which is centered by an exceptional 2.35Ct cushion cut natural blue sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by 18 single cut diamonds, and with the additional two diamonds on the shank the total diamond weight is approximately 0.40Ct.

Gerardo Lopez belongs, in my humble opinion, among the very best repoussage maestros of early Taxco - his work is absolutely phenomenal, deeply chased and elaborate and just a pleasure to have and behold. The clamper bracelet at hand aptly illustrates his talent and craftsmanship; wrought in 980 silver, it has a distinctly Nouveau air to it with its undulating, twisting and turning scrolls and floral motifs. Fantastic patina and excellent condition along with generous size elevate this piece to ...

An elegant and impeccably hand crafted sterling and Mediterranean coral bracelet by Santo Domingo Pueblo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith in the Frank Patania Sr. Thunderbird Shop. His creations have won many awards. This cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening. It is 7/8" wide at the center and tapers to 1/4" at the terminals. The coral stone is 5/8" across and 1/4" down. It is free of chips or cracks and a vibrant red coral rather th...

Bold, exquisitely hand crafted turquoise and sterling ribbed bracelet by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay. Begay worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as privately and won numerous awards for his jewelry which can be found in many private and museum collections. His work was featured in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This cuff measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1 1/2" opening. I...

Chinese Song dynasty chrysanthemum form bowl with moulded radial grooves emanating from a circular center. The bowl is covered overall with an unusual glaze (possibly qingbai or celadon with significant burial adhesions) that stops well above the unglazed knife cut low foot. 4” diameter x 1 ½” high. Very good overall condition. The tiny areas at the rim where the glaze does not cover the body could be from the original production. This piece is from the collection of an American diplom...

Vintage amethyst and 970 sterling silver necklace set designed and signed c.1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Necklace measures 16" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Both clasps in fine working order. Both pieces fully hallmarked on reverse.

Originally intended for a child's protection, this traditional Chinese silver lock necklace makes a very nice display piece and/or can be worn by an adult. The chain is 16 inches long and easily unhooks from either side. The "lock" is 2.5 inches wide x 1.25 inches high and 1 inch deep.

A front Mandarin square dating from the second half of the 19th century. An insignia for an imperial censor, showing the white mythical beast "xiezahi" or "xiezhi" with its dragon head and single horn. Standing on a rock above deep water, the ground with auspicious emblems. Made of silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details. The background was probably covered by peacock feathers, rarely survived to the present days. Sewn together and lined with blue silk. Conditio...

A finely Southern Song dynasty octagonal vase, covered overall with creamy ivory white glaze with unglazed base. Condition is perfect, with no any chips, no crack and free from any restoration. Fujian ware Huthian kiln. Height: 17cm.

 

A Royal Dux Woman on Waterfall 440 porcelain figure from the 1912 era with superb detail. This beautifully modeled 15-3/4" Bohemian porcelain figurine depicts a nude woman perched on rocks over a waterfall. This figure has a matte grey glaze with gold highlights. It is replete with much bocage including branches; her face is attractive and finely painted. It has the orange Royal Dux applied triangle mark with an impressed 440 pattern number along with a painted 35 and it dates to the 1910 era. ...

Description:

A Longquan table screen was preserved in perfect condition.
It was heavily potted and shaped in good size and was decorated on one side with imprint of poems with real scholar taste.
Whitish incursions had happened to the glaze when body clay was revealed at the feet with applied darken brownish layers.

Date: Ming Dynasty. 15th/16th century.

Height: 14.7cm, Width: 12.3cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

 

A Meiji scene of samurai preparing for battle, a noble women looking on with apprehension as a courier brings word from the battlefield. The lord fixes the knot on his helmet, preparing to rush into the fray. The scene is performed in pigment on silk, and we have had it completely re-mounted with a black frame reflecting the original style with sturdy cloth backing. Likely dating from the last decade of the 19th century, when the genre of Rekishiga was at its peak, it is stamped in the lower ...

The 1852 publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's, UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, caused an international sensation which prompted many potters in Great Britain to produce a plethora of objects depicting various scenes and sentiments from the novel.

One of the most distinctive pieces to be produced came from the Staffordshire pottery of Ridgway and Abingdon, and in time, came to be referred to as 'the slavery relief jug'.

The jug displays two very compelling scenes from the novel: the dreadful slave aucti...

An original color of polychrome dish with red, green and yellow over glaze enamel large dish, decorated with flowers. Kangxi period circa 1662-1722 found in Moluccas Island. Condition with minor chips and two hairlines, otherwise is good condition. Diameter: 33cm.