Birds take shelter for the coming of night as the mist rolls in on the bare branches of a stand of trees huddled along a stream, all dyed with the colors of late autumn in this exceptional work by Hashimoto Kansetsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Seen in silhouette against the moon, are these crows, the stalwart creatures which hunker down through winter, or are they Sagi (herons) harbingers of the cold to come? This painting is a superb example of his mature style...
The signatures of Chato Castillo and Ingrid's combine on this exquisite Mexican Deco silver fan pendant necklace - neither is a a common occurrence and both are synonymous with imaginative design and high quality. Chato is reported to have been the driving adventurous force behind most of the Los Castillo innovations - the revival of ancient techniques, the experimentation with materials - while Ingrid's still remains among the elusive early Taxco retailers...
An absolutely gorgeous sterling and lapis ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. This bold ring has an eye catching setting and a beautiful, deep, bright 1 3/8" long lapis stone. It is a size 6 1/2 and weighs 23 grams. No condition issues, no chips or cracks to the stone. This ring will delight any collector of Skaggs pieces.
Architectural in a dramatic yet also minimalist way, this Hans Hansen sterling silver ring does not come up very often. Set on a cylindrical post its tambour-shaped face holds a polished round black onyx disk within it. The transition from sterling to stone is seamless, the surfaces of the two materials "married" to each other in the most perfect way while the tambour's sides are reflected in the simple wide shank...
The Matl Taller signed properly Turkeys is one of those outstanding designs by Matilde Poulat. A tulip in it's center is truly gorgeous. There is approximately 19 in. of wearable length that lays perfectly all the way around the neck. The center is 2 1/8th inches tall. I would classify the size as being a firm mid size necklace with an impressive presence. The weight is 82 grams of quality workmanship. No damage or welds, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Very beautiful rare French Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier .... France circa 1880 of first period , has generally excellent complete original condition with gorgeous spiral threading eyes enhance the delicately flawless bisque and painting complexion ...
Intricately constructed this hand wrought 940 sterling silver necklace was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Rarely seen on the market it is 20 1/2" long x 1/4" wide and weighs a comfortable 55 grams. It’s in beautiful condition with a tight & secure slide-in clasp. Fully hallmarked HA 940 TAXCO and TALLER Borda and Aguilar's eagle # 9. Hector Aguilar designs are included in permanent museum collections including MFA Boston & LACMA.
Tempestuous waves in fine gold lines splash between lightning shapes decorated with reed curtains on the sides of this singular lacquered wooden koro with woven silver lid dating from the Momoyama to opening of the Edo period, Later 16th to early 17th century. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) high, 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter. The worn base has been re-lacquered to protect the wood core from splitting or cracking otherwise is entirely original to the period.
This 14Kt white gold filigree ring dates back to “the roaring twenties”. The masterfully reticulated setting holds an 18 X 9 millimeter oval beveled onyx that is centered by an approximately 0.05 Ct old-mine diamond. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
Cute 13" ( 33 cm ) little darling by Rabery at Delphieu with pretty deep modeling of lovely bisque quality and painting !
13 " ( 33 cm ) French Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1888 with beautiful almond shaped brown eyes , fine painted facial features , original body and wig , wearing lovely costume with fancy bonnet .
Very beautiful cabinet size doll with pale bisque socket head with beautiful amber broun glass inset eyes which are dark eyeliner encircle...
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe light pink silk costume would fit perfect for around 16" / 17 " ( 41 - 43 cm ) French or German doll and you will never find such the same dress again !
A fine three piece outfit of lovely light pink woven silk and fine silk satin , all ornate with embroidery French lace , beautiful silk cord trim and gold button .
Included an beautiful jacket with round neckline and long sleeves with fine lace around wrist and silk satin shoulder puff...
The presence is big with this Aguilar design. Each link is woven into a tied bow with thick, dimensional, ribbons of silver. Really beautiful natural patina Each is hand chased and finished with a dimpled dot in the center which is iconic in his use. 18 inches long and 7/8th of an inch tall of quality workmanship. 125 grams with no damage or repairs. Take this jewel anywhere, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
From France 19th. century an lovely original small French Bisque Pouppe in her beautiful condition in presentation , has pale bisque shoulder head with ice blue glass inset eyes with finest painted lashes. Feathered brows and tiny closed mouth with fine accented lips. She has pierced ears and her original wig over cork pate.
Made in France at 19th...
The quintessential Art Deco designer, Abraham Paz is one of the earliest maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. He worked in Mexico City and many of the designs we associate with Fred Davis are actually Paz's creations. His minimalist "masks", shield-form links and tiered ring settings epitomize the elegant geometry the 1920s and 1930s are known for while also foreshadowing the less-is-more attitude of modernism...
Very cute tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" .... which were offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !!
Tiny doll for your doll with her rare Trousseau .... special cute dolly with distinctive complexion or facial painting , still preserved in her superb tiny silk costume with matching bonnet !
The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and curled blonde mohair wig ...
From an attic found in France comes this lovely and rare to find German fashionable bisque lady doll by Simon & Halbig , has attic condition and we offer her so as she was found !!!
Beautiful 15" ( 39 cm ) doll made by Simon and Halbig and a rare model of bisque doll with spectacular coiffure , lovely facial smiling expression on perfect condition rare swivel head !!
A rare to find larger size three piece elegand poupee costume from France
circa 1878 /80 for an larger Fashion doll
about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm )
Most hand sewn of fine pale pink ( light faded )cotton with silk trim and lovely lace decoration . Features an
elegant shaped jacket with fitted waist ornate with lose waist sash and long shoulder puffed inset sleeves ...
A set of five exquisite Sencha Tea Cups of crackle-glazed pottery covered outside with black lacquer decorated with golden plum blossoms. Each bears an impressed seal in the base reading Toyosuke from the Nagoya studio of Toyoraku (also read Horaku) dating from the later 19th century. Inside each cup is a stylized single plum blossom. This set is exceptional! It is enclosed in a custom made wooden box. Each is 6.2 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 4.8 cm (2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...
Piedra y Plata was the name of Felipe Martinez's taller. He was known for his incredible stone work. He sourced gorgeous stones for his treasures he produced and I believe the stones here are Chrysocolla. They have natural matrix running through out. This bracelet is 7 inches long and 1 inch tall. The patina is rich and natural. With a weight of 50 grams of thick silver Martinez has produced a tasteful,streamline size full of details...
Big and beautifully aged this floral sterling silver Hector Aguilar brooch is representative of the 1940s' love affair with all motifs from nature. The flower is here layered, with deep hand-chased details in the petals and foliage, a strong curving stem and cluster of small beads right at its center. I love the way the bloom is wide open, its face turned to the sun, taking in light and heat and turning it to color, aromas and beauty for our visual enjoyment. The brooch measuress 3 1/4" tall by ...
Intricate, subtle, delicate, elegant; all words which could be applied to this set of ten dishes decorated with flowers in raised reliefby Takahashi Seizan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Gyokude Kusabana Kameko-gata Sara (Tortoise Shell Shaped Dishes decorated with Flowers and Grass in Pearl-slip) Pale white slip has been applied in thick, sculpted patterns to a cream surface, sweeping sides peaked with gold rims. Each plate is 22 cm (9 inches) wide, 5 cm (2 inches) tall. Th...
Very rare and tall fetish figure. H. 50 cm. Very good condition with normal age wear and nice patina. First half 20th century. Provenance: Jean-Marc Desaive.
When it comes to impressive pendant necklaces with a distinct "ethnic" twist, the Los Ballesteros signature is what one has to look for within the field of vintage Mexican silver. Their designs are amazing not just for their proportions but also for their quality of materials and impeccable craftsmanship. This sunburst example with color-change sapphire (synthetic corundum) hanging off the hand-made sterling chain of the same vintage I have had several times in the past but I never tire of it. T...
Impressive mask with scarifications. H. 26 cm. It’s in very good condition and has good age wear and patina. Comes with a custom made stand.
Provenance:
Private collection Den Haag
Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam
Small bronze Lao Buddha with a stunning patina. H. 9 cm.
Ex Joost Mous - Amsterdam.
Lovely all original 15" ( 40 cm ) French poupee by Maison Jumeau ... Paris 1870 with beautiful expression of pale bisque and painting ....... all original and generally excellent condition , wearing very beautiful summer costume !!
She has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate ,stunning pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with dark blue outer rims and dark eyeliner . Fine painted long lashes and feathered brows , has closed mouth wit...
Stunning one of a kind most hand sewn French silk and lace outfit of pretty pink silk satin and fine lace .
Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 18 " ( 45 cm )... like Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty of your doll´s !!!
All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent silk fabric condition from 1880 and never to find such the same outfit again.
Beautiful dress with 3/4 long sleeves which has large shoulder puff and pleated wrist , rounded...
Fred Davis signed shields is an iconic design with this one being the largest size at 1.25 inches tall with most of that height being big stones. Eighteen inches of length provide a roomy fit. The weight is 166 grams of quality. This design is published in the books by Penny Morrill on Mexican Silver. The condition is without damage or repairs. Please note that the pictures are reflecting glare on the stones. There are no striations that come to the surface. They range from jelly clear to milky ...
We are offering today an early example of Mexico City Folk art that displays an original design signed JGD. The turquoise is of desirable colors. The amethyst glows with color and the center stones are rare faceted cuts. The wearable length is a comfortable 17 inches. With a width of 1.75 inches and a weight of 180 grams there is a stunning presence. I can not do justice with my photographs of how beautiful this treasure is, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A true maestro when it comes to combining silver with faceted, brilliant gems Enrique Ledesma is the creator of this modernist Mexican hinged bangle bracelet. Ledesma set three color-change sapphires against a glistening sterling frame here but I have also had one or two similar pieces in which the silver had been oxidized. Held in place with prongs, the stones are open-backed allowing the light to play its luminous games and coax different colors out of the stones. I love the geometry of the br...
A pair of unorthodox Edo period guardian corbels in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures (Shishi) made to be notched into a corner under the eaves of Shinto and Buddhist temples to ward off evil spirits. Ordinarily just the heads are carved, these are unusual in that their fore-paws have also been depicted, granting a greater sense of movement than most. Carved Hinoki (cypress), they are 30 x 18 x 20 cm (12 x 7 x 8 inches) each and in overall fine condition.
A shu-iro red lacquered sign in the shape of a tea jar dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. A long verse has been carved into the surface before lacquering. The back is bound with cloth and lacquered black. The sign is 16 x 20 inches (41 x 50 cm). There are minor chips typical of age, but is in overall very good condition. For an excellent delve into the distinctive fusion of art, design and commerce of antique Japanese signage see the book Kanban (2017, Mingei Museum, Alan Scot...
WhenDreamsComeTrue Doll Shop are offered not often a German doll but today we have a especially cute example size 14 (( 21 " / 54 cm )) all perfect Kestner girl , has very lovely expression and pale bisque
with splendid amber brown glas sleep eyes . Has good quality of bisque and painting , original body with body finish
and wearing beautiful antique costume !!
An special pretty bisque girl with beautiful pale bisque socket head has full lower cheeks , wonderful brown glass sle...
Special rare found sold by Luxury Paris doll boutique " Au Paradis des Enfants " .... France around 1858/60 , a rare original presentation box in typical Huret green filled with beautiful two piece fur winter ensamble for Huret !!
Wonderful all hand made two piece winter outfit .... collar with muff .... has generally excellent condition , lovely white rabbit fure with light blue silk covered under side of collar and inside the muff as well. Note little silk melting here .... see m...
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 which 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 sh...
It´s a rare found an examples of an early bisque poupee by Mlle. Leontine Rohmer in her all perfect condition with most beautiful wearing of enfantine silk costume
like this and we are happy to offer now here a gorgeous early Rohmer doll for all sophisticated collector of French fashion doll´s !
Leontine Rohmer create special beautiful poupees like even young children like Mademoiselle Huret ..... with lovely childish faces :) !!!
This is one of the most beautiful and o...
One of the most inspired Taxco modernists, Enrique Ledesma is not widely known as an enamelist yet he did create jewelry combining sterling with bright colored enamels. It seems that those pieces are rare and difficult to find but if one is lucky enough to come upon an example, the search is justified and the seeker duly rewarded! The necklace at hand, distinctly "machine age" in its constituting elements, breaks free of its functionalist constraints with the use of brilliant blue enamel. The co...
Offered on consignment, this mid-century Antonio Pineda bracelet is a spectacular showpiece which pulls out all the stops.
Diamond shaped onyx stones and silver panels alternate in this geometric modernist design. It's a substantial luxurious piece which looks and feels fabulous on the wrist. A rarely seen design, and collector quality. One of the most exquisite Antonio pieces I've come across. Totally seamless when closed, with an onyx stone serving as the push down clasp.
Measures a ...
Pure elegance and simplicity of form by Komazawa Risai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mage-Kensui (Round Spent Water Container). It is lacquered outside is tame-nuri opaque wine-red, inside is polished ro-iro black decorated with gold reeds overlapping from all directions. It is 16 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter, 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It is made by Komazawa Risai; head of one of the ten crafts families of the three Senke tea schools adhering to th...
Rare to find two piece poupee lingerie set of lovely muslin petticoat and hoop , would fit for fashion doll about around 14" ( 36 cm )
A pretty muslin petticoat with characteristic very full row of small hand made pleats at the waistline allowing a very full hemline which are little longer train in back .
The beautiful collapsible hoop has three silk covered wire hoops and brass hook with eye closure matching to the under dress .
Hoop total length at front .... 6" ( 16 c...
A very nice 19th. century antique doll dress which is possible factory made of lovely silk velvet dark blue color .
Of superb velvet fabric of narrow stripes creates a nice effect in the seemingly simple dress , with lovely inset 3/4 long sleeves with fine rows of pleated lace around wrist and has nice small all around lace trimmed neckline.
Slightly dropped waist with short front part and back with closure of hooks and metal eyes.
Fine pleated skirt with row of ruffled lace...
A fancy style silk costume with elaborate construction , matching bonnet for one of your special doll´s in your collection !!
One of a kind dress so that you will never find such the same outfit again and has generally excellent silk fabric condition
from around 1880 th. !!!
Most hand sewn of rare water color light blue and ecru striped silk has fine hand embroidered lace and center front panel with ruffles and hand made pleats silk decoration.Most beautiful water color s...
Valentin Vidaurreta is one of the “giants” in Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance. And even though to most his name does not resonate in the way Spratling’s or Aguilar’s or Antonio’s does, his incredible talent and sublime craftsmanship is behind many of the designs we know, admire and covet as creations of those “big names”. The hummingbird brooch at hand is just one of those examples. Influenced by Deco diktats but at the same time almost alive, the bird flexes its muscles and ...
An iconic design for Salvador Teran, the "moon and star" looks as if it floated out of our childhood dreams, out of that world where there are no sharp edges and everything has a reassuring face. Yet it is also one of the most recognizable creations in Taxco's modernist design index. I love the cartoonish cut-outs, the darkness of the nocturnal sky, the way the moon curves over the little star as if to tuck it in for the night. Measuring 1 1/4" by 1" the earrings weigh 19.2 grams (for the set)an...
An incredible carved bamboo vase of warriors making their way through forested crags whipped by roiling mist cut from a single piece of bamboo and signed on the base Omikuni Sakata Shiori Yamaguchi Moritsugu Saku :Made by Yamaguchi Moritsugu of Shiori, Sakata, Omi Province (Modern day Maibara Shiga Prefecture on the North-Eastern shore of Lake Biwa). It is 35.5 cm (14 inches) tall and in overall excellent condition, enclosed in an old wooden box.
Possibly the image of Okuninushi and his...
Very beautiful and rare enfantine poupee by Simon & Halbig special produced for the french market about around 1875 ... has very beautiful facial and gentle expression of pale bisque
and lovely painting , original rare body style and lovely antique clothing !!
12" ( 31 cm ) stunning rare teen poupee with pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder
plate , full cheeks and almond shaped blue glass inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner , very fine painted lashes
and arched fea...
I look at this Sigi Pineda brooch and I see pine trees frosted with snow, dancing to the tunes of cold winter winds in a Nordic forest. I am sure that others out there will see something else - and this is the magic of minimalist, abstract design; the magic of Sigi when he is truly inspired. I will not say much more hoping that my photos will help illustrate your dreamscapes but will add that the brooch is 2" tall by 1 1/8" at its widest and weighs 8.5 grams. It is fully signed with Sigi's signa...
Zodiac jewelry is not uncommon in the field of vintage Mexican silver yet it is mostly bracelets (charm or link), pins and combination pin/pendants that one finds. Rings, and especially sculptural ones like the example at hand, are rare and I am thrilled to have discovered it! Applied on a round flat field, the kneeling figure of Aquarius faces the onlooker, water flowing out of the urn under her arm (I know Aquarius is supposed to be male but the more I look at this ring, the more I see a femal...
Eagle 22, one of the assay marks used by Fred Davis, is stamped on the bracelet at hand and its design combined with the fact that Davis was not at all meticulous at signing his pieces makes me believe that we might as well be dealing here with one of this creations. The carved amethyst "masks" are rendered in the most minimalist manner, a classic Abraham Paz / Fred Davis characteristic. For me, they also bring to mind ancient Cycladic art yet they were made thousands of years later in a totally...
Probably my favorite among the Taxco modernists, Salvador Teran has that magic touch which allows him to draw a perfectly "readable" picture with the least amount of strokes. His work is inspired and his ability to deal with different materials and always create wearable pieces of art is simply unbelievable. In this set of abstract earrings my eyes see the figures of two birds. They are so abstract, as if made of air and movement, but I look at them and I can almost hear them fluttering above my...
A rare pair Japanese plates showing a dragon among textile-weave patterns worked in dull colored enamels, the brass or copper rims and wires showing partially remnants of gilding. The reverse decorated with further floral motifs, the base with green contre-émail. The enamel showing concavities and pits. Condition: fine, only wear to gilding. Dimension: diameter: 24.9 cm, 4.2 cm high, weight: 1400 g.
Very nice antique all hand sewn fashion dress with bustle skirt for French poupee
around 17" / 18" ( 44-46 cm )
Two piece gown with jacket of soft light blue , cream and red wool with lace edged decoartion , has hand ruffled under front and back with bow decoration back part and fine button decoration.
Small long inset sleeves and hand made button loop closure.
Pretty matching two piece bustle skirt with ruffled and pleated decoration at upper part skirt , pleats all aro...
Most beautiful original antique French summer Poupee gown of delicate white muslin with fine hand embroidery and lace decoration
at one piece fitted bustle costume . Hand sewn and pretty ornate with fine details and trim decoartion , has 3/4 long
sleeves with lace edged and most beautiful ruffled collar .
Back hand made closure of button and buttonholes on long skirt with wide ruffles and extended train , pretty hand embroidered over skirt part with large muslin bow at back ,has ...
An evocative image of a bear hunkered down and looking a bit befuddled, perhaps awaking from winter slumber, in un-glazed white porcelain from the Tatsuno kilns of Banko in Mie Prefecture. It is sealed on the base with two stamps, one reading Banko, the other Tatsuno. The image is 23 x 20 x 16.5 cm (9 x 8 x 6-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition, enclosed in a period collectors kiri-wood box. Imagery of animals such as this were very popular in the Taisho (1911-1925) to early Showa era. The...
A Tamasudare-ami Hanakago Basket by Yamamoto Chikuryusai I of round bamboo strands enclosed in the original signed wooden box lacquered in translucent red. The basket exudes a deep respect for the tradition, every knot perfect, the proportions exquisite. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 37 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamamoto Chikuryusai I (1868-1945) was a bamboo artist of the early modern era in Osaka. Born in year one of the Meiji era to the Yanagi clan, ...
A very rare Japanese Ballot Box of hinoki wood bound in decorative iron dating from the later 19th to early 20th century. This year the ballot is on everyone’s mind, and this is an exceptional example of both traditional Japanese decoration and cabinetry. It has locks on both sides of the lid, which can be removed to reveal an inner lid with hinged iron cover over a slot for dropping in the ballots. This inner lid as well is locked. Keys included, it is 35.5 x 21 x 27 cm (14 x 8 x 10-1/2 in...
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az.
This elegant, precise bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1/4" wide and weighs 30 grams. All original, fine condition and signed as shown in the photos. Gorgeous alone or perfect for stacking.
Here is a splendid locket depicting some sort of creature: zephyr? Lion? Or some other mythological critter? He has a diamond in his mouth, and his eyes are red stones (too small to ID). Measuring 1-1/8”, weighing 9.5g, and marked 10k, he is set up for 2 photographs with both celluloid and photo rings. He's a somewhat rosy gold (NOTE that it was really hard to capture the color of the gold in the photographs), and has the maker’s mark for Kroll. In excellent condition and circa 1900. Chain n...
A lovely genuine full sized Bunraku theater puppet of a mature female character dressed in a blue silk kimono with elagent head dress. The doll is fully mobile, controlled from within by switches on her neck and poles extending from her arms. The hands are flexible as seen in the photos. She stands almost 4 feet (117 cm) tall, and comes complete with a bamboo display stand as pictured. All is in excellent condition, with a few stray hairs in her coiffure. This will be the first we have had th...
The links in this Deco Mexican silver necklace by Victoria , to the world Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti, are inspired by cactus flowers and hand-wrought in sterling silver sheet with good thickness. One of my favorite designs by her, it was available in at least two different widths and the example at hand is the narrower, easier to wear version no matter what the occasion or the ... weather is. Deeply chased and oxidized lines form the stylized petals and each flower is centered by five tiny litt...
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