A pear-shaped "Famille rose" porcelain teapot and cover with molded decoration of two rows of petals and applied lotus flowers and leaves, in between painted with cockerels, deers, fishes and egrets. Dating to the Yongzheng or early Qianlong period. Condition: good, some chips to the applied decoration (please look at the last four photos) spout with a tiny chip. Dimension: 10.7 cm high, spout to handle: c. 14.6 cm.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting a hunting scene including men on horse-back, shooting bows & arrows and carrying felled prey. No apparent cracks or chips. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches.

Chinese Republic period baluster form porcelain vase decorated in famille rose enamels with three large bird and flower roundels spaced evenly around the shoulder. The roundels feature two birds, two ducks, and two quail set among bamboo and flowering plants. A variety of pastel flowers float against the pale yellow graviata ground which is incised with a tight scrolling foliage pattern. The rim and the roundels are thinly bordered in gilt...

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral and 3 boys carved motif, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 17.2 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : chips to the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral carved motif, glazed base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

An elegant vintage 1-3/8" across gilt sterling circle pin with alternating cultured pearls and round polished natural garnet beads c1940s-50. This pin is made of gilt sterling, and the garnets are 6 mm. across while the pearls are 4 mm. The garnet have a wonderful deep red colour and the well-matched pearls have a great creamy white lustre. There are gilt leaves between each stone, and this pin has a safety catch. It is stamped with a ST with a double capital back-to-back R...

Chinese Qing (Ching) Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a figure riding a deer under a tree on a rocky mountainous path. No apparent cracks or chips. Bottle has stopper without lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.5 inches.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting several figures around the bottle celebrating a festival with lanterns. There is a very minute chipping to the rim of the base. Cork stopper without lid. Additional hi-resolution images upon request. Height 3 inches, width 1.5 inches .

A rare Straits Chinese fan case applied with tiny faceted rocaille glass beads on a green respectively yellow velvet ground, depicting auspicious symbols. Bordered with a woven band, with cotton ribbon and lining. Condition: very good, few glass beads are lost. Dimension: case: 32.2 cm long x 7.8 cm wide.

Three Chinese late Qing dynasty to Republic period robin's egg (called lu Jun, or "furnace Jun") glazed porcelain scholar's desk articles including a hexagonal form water pot with an applied qilong climbing on the side (about 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high), a ribbon bound triple-gourd vase with three openings (4 1/2" high), and a rectangular brush holder in the form of a stove (2 3/8"L x 1 3/4"D x 1 3/4"H)...

Steeped in Mexico's rich cultural past, vintage silver Quetzalcoatl jewelry are stunning and one of my favorite sub-genres in the Taxco field. I have seen many variations of the divine Feathered Serpent, some times in repousse and others carved and overlaid like here...

Grey stoneware, covered with a white glaze, painted with a dragon in black/brown. Diameter 11,5 cm. Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). Condition: firing crack in the body (back side). Otherwise very good. With expected age wear.

Sterling silver & rosewood pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1942 by American and Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling(1900-67). Pin measures 2" X 2 1/4". Wood and silver are in beautiful condition. Pinback and lock are tight and secure. Fully signed by Spratling on the reverse. Spratling designed this pin during WW2 to help raise funds for the Red Cross. He also used the clasped hands across the America's as the letter head on his personal stationary...

The pear-shaped body rising to a slender neck with two handles and decorated with moulded phoenix on the body, covered with qingbai glaze to the foot; unglaze base. Yuan Dynasty, 30 cm height. a small chip to the foot rim, no cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

The center of the slightly domed cover carved with floral, the details finely incised, covered inside and out with a greenish-olive glaze that continues onto the countersunk base which shows traces of linear spur marks EARLY NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 10TH CENTURY 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) diam No chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. This beautiful box with its delicately colored glaze is typical of the fine Yue wares made at the Zhejiang kilns in the 10th century...

Large and heavy Chinese late Qing dynasty scholar's hardwood box (guanpixiang) suitable for holding documents, seals, ink sticks, and other desktop items. This form of furniture was originally constructed as a jewelry box for ladies, but was also used later as a scholar's box. A removable panel on the front lifts to reveal two narrow document trays at the top, five drawers in the mid-section, and one narrow document tray at the bottom...

Large Thai bronze Buddha head with serene face and downcast almond eyes, curled headdress, flaming usnisa, and elongated ears. The casting is thin, the patina is very nice, and there is typical corrosion and wear evident. Traces of gilt are visible in the usnisa and hair (see close up images). Produced in the 18th/19th century in the Sukhothai period style. 15" high. Weighs about 9 lbs. There is no stand. This bronze is from the Albert Ninde estate in Tucson...

A vintage 7-1/2" high x 6-1/2" x 4" rectangular Ocean Blend Indian & Ceylon Tea tin with an unusual deep teal blue background. It has centre graphics of a steamship. This Canadian (Toronto and Peterboro (sic) tin was manufactured by Macdonald Mfg. Co. Limited Toronto; we haven't seen one with the blue colour before...

Aquatic conch starfish shaped pendant or pin of sterling silver & volcanic obsidian designed and signed circa 1950's by William Spratling(1900-67). Pendant measures 3 1/2" long X 2 13/16" wide. Early sterling silver chain measures 21" long...

Ebenezer Colls (British , 1812-1887)

"The Old Ship Victory off Southampton Water"

Signed lower left and titled on an old label on the reverse.

Painting: 26" x 17.25"
Frame size: 32" x 23"

Colls was a painter of shipping and coastal scenes who lived in Camden Town, London and exhibited at the British Institution from 1852-4. The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich has a pair of his paintings. Denys Brook-Hart (see below) comments "Ebenezer Colls' pictures ar...

The work of Los Castillo and most certainly design number 615 was a Margot van Voorheis design while married to Antonio Castillo. The necklace is thick and 1.25in. tall. This design also came in a smaller width but this example is the biggest one. The completely hand carved links with the bead work make this a time consuming endeavor. I like it best turned inward and the wearable being 16in. If worn outward like the last photo it has a wearable length of 17.25 inches. No damage or repairs and w...

Hector Aguilar's book and bead bracelet has a wearable length of 7.5in. The weight is 88 grams heavy and is .75in. tall. No damage, dents or repairs. This jewel has a captivating reveal to the wearer displaying a swirl on the very top and bottom. Superb craftsmanship by Hector Aguilar.

Large size and very old bouddhist phurba at least from the 19th, Note the large and heavy iron tip to protect the phurba , presented on a metal stand. H 31.5 cm More information on request

Chinese porcelain lidded bowl, lid is decorated with a Chinese beauty in landscape with Chinese inscription to the top, bears Chinese seal mark on the base, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of item is 2 inches with diameter of 4 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Very good, no condition issues.

Of buff ware, decorated in cream slip with painted designs in black and red, this aryballos, or perfume/oil vessel, measures 3 1/8" high, and is roughly the same diameter. The paint decoration is worn, and appears to represent a bird figure, with additional geometric designs over the body and top. Aryballoi of this size and form were utilized for perfume or other precious oils, and date to the 6th century BC. The string tag was a collection number, and is from a collection compiled in the 197...

Depicting a naked girl. Made of wood, painted in yellow/brown and black. On the belly a table with Burmese letters. Original hair. Ca. Early to mid 20th century. Good condition. H. 23,5 cm. Comes with a black metal stand.

Finely crafted carved celadon jade in form of a small vase with two foo lion handles, carving is very delicate from early 20th century period, 2 inches in height with no condition issues.

Two antique Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, both bowls have 'Guangxu' mark on the bases and of the period. Size; Diameter of larger bowl is 5 inches and diameter of smaller bowl is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Both bowl have very tiny chip to the outer side of rim, other than that, in very good condition.

Antique Chinese export famille rose porcelain bowl, Chinese seal mark to the base, from late19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 7 3/4 inches with height of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.

Vintage amethyst & sterling silver beaded necklace designed and signed circa 1930-40 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 21 inches long and is comprised of 48 graduated handmade sterling silver beads. The central element of the design measures 5 inches across. The center bezel set amethyst cabochon is 1 1/4" in diameter and suspended from two silver hands. Necklace weight is 69 grams, 2.4 oz. Fully hallmarked on the reverse of central stone and also ...

Sold. Antique all original graduated natural multi hue butterscotch amber bead necklace strand that still has the "tulip" shape original barrel clasps and fraying cord. This is from the home of an 87 yo lady.
Sold, no price, no info please.

Japanese very well carved boxwood netsuke, featuring a seated man holding an object, from late 18th/early 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 1 3/8 with length of 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, age hairline/crack to the left side of man.

Measuring 8" x 6.75", the seated lion is cast upon an oval stepped plinth, and signed Barye. The surface is a deep brown patina, with slight wear in raised areas where it has been handled. The entire surface of the lion is well cast and detailed, with the musculature and fur clearly depicted. Antoine Louis Barye (French 1795-1875) is one of the renowned animalier sculptors of the nineteenth century, and his works are classical icons of this genre. The Lion Assis, or seated lion, was create...

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with natural scenery and includes artist's signature, from Republic period, 14 inches in height and in great condition, no imperfections.

18th century New England round tilt-top hutch/chair table. Pine. Size: 46 inches diameter x 28 inches ht. Shoe feet, scrolled arms, sliding seat storage compartment in base. Top may be pegged closed as a table or hinged to an upright position in order to save space and used as a chair. The seat in the base slides out to reveal storage beneath. Condition: refinished but with an attractive mellow surface with old patch repair to top (see photos). Nice overhang allows for plenty of leg room.

In the shape of an animal. H. 6 cm, diameter 6,5 cm. Excellent condition. Tang Dynasty ( 618-906).

Ornate large Georgian style Chinese rococo gilt wood pier mirror with three beveled glass mirror panels, adorned with carved shells, floral garlands and ho ho birds. Age: late 19th/early 20th century. Size: 7 feet ht. x 5' feet 10.5 inches wide. Condition: some minor loss at edges of frame and to birds' wings. Some cloudiness to mirror.

A large porcelain vase by Miyanaga Tozan decorated with a garden scene of young pine growing up around a large stone brushed by Yamamoto Shunkyo and enclosed in a double wooden box signed by both artists. It comes with the pictured rosewood stand in a separate section in the box. The vase is 12 inches (31cm) tall 8 inches (20 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.
Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933) was born in Otsu, Shiga prefecture in 1871, and came to study traditional Shijo painting in Ky...

With the original coral stopper and spoon. Chips to the mouthrim and to the foot. H. 7 cm

Arts & Crafts Gothic revival bishop's throne chair, oak, early 20th century. Size: 70 inches ht. x 25 inches width x 21 inches depth. An impressive throne chair or bishop's chair fashioned in the English Gothic Revival style. This chair is adorned with carved oak spires, linen fold panelling, Gothic arches with pillars, heraldic shields and tendrils of foliage. The hinged seat reveals a storage compartment below. Family history states that the chair was a gift from Saint Patrick's Cathedral...

Finely crafted brass dog shaped inkwell, 2 1/2"H x 6"W x 6 1/2"D and ram letter holder, 5.75"W x 5"D x 2 1/4"H. Provenance: FL Estate.

Rare small size bowl with russet stripes. Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). Diameter 9 cm, h. 5 cm. Excellent condition.

This is a wonderful and rare French Napoleon the third Rocking Horse. It was made circa 1880. The same cast iron head was used on Tricycle model as well. Unique to this style is the fact that it has retractable wheels that allow for a Rocking/Rolling horse. Very Cool! Obviously well loved and often repaired, this provenance adds to the patina and charm. Truly a lovely piece approx 3 feet long by 28 inches tall

This is an unusual set of Club chairs, They are from the 1930's , They have all their original leather. They sit quite firm, but are comfortable nonetheless. They are in solid condition with age appropriate nicks and minor scratches. They are almost identical except two of them have a steeper pitch to the backs. I purchased these from a dealer in Frontenac in the Bordeaux region. They measure: Measures L-36", W-36". H-31" Seat depth- 23", seat width-19"

Coverd with black lacquer and gilding. The doors with intricately carved panels depicting dragons and phoenixes. The inside of the doors painted with flower vases. Wonderful untouched condition, even the small table is still present. Dimensions: 44x35x15 cm. South Chinese, 19th century.

Description:
A small and nice brush pot was exquisitely carved on the surface with beautiful secenes.
In typical picturesque of Chinese's literati, the brush pot or poem pot was in nice and warm patina.

Height: 9.5cm.

Condition: Perfect.

Date: Early 20th Centuries.

Material: Prongs (Deer's horns).

Spectacular and rare this silver & onyx bracelet was designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda(1919-09). Bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide with a 6 3/4" wearable length. Each link is 1/4" thick. Heavy, the bracelet weighs 152 grams. Slide in clasp with safety chain work perfectly. Both onyx stones and silver are in beautiful condition. Fully signed on the back. Truly a wearable work of art. Antonio designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican Sil...

Bernard Corey (American, 1914-2000) - Misty Harbor marine painting of lobster fishermen repairing their traps. Oil on masonite. Size: 9 inches x 14 inches. Signed in the lower right. Paintings of coastal views were uncommon subjects for Bernard Corey, even more so, when they include figures, as in this example, where fishermen are shown repairing their lobster pots on an early misty morning. This small painting is in excellent condition and is offered in a contemporary gilt plein air Whistl...

Jacob I. Greenleaf (American, 1887-1968) - 'Autumn Glory, Mount Monadnock, NH,' oil on linen landscape painting, circa 1950s, signed in lower right. Size: 25 inches x 30 inches. Excellent condition and offered in the original carved gold leaf frame, including artist's label which gives the title, Autumn Glory. There is also an exhibition label from the Boston Society of Independent Artists 16th Annual Exhibition, that shows the title as Autumn Gold with an original price tag of $275. Jacob G...

This lovely dark hardwood Japanese brushrest has gold lacquered ends with delicate makee scenes of floral and fauna. Meiji period, brush rest measures 5.25 inches long

A very intriguing combination pin/pendant necklace wrought in 980 silver and adorned with scrumptious amethysts and pearls. The design reminds me of Margot's hand but it's signed by a maker who, though listed, remains unidentified. Anonymity or not though, this is a spectacular, substantial piece and you can wear it either as a necklace or dis-attach the pendant to enjoy it as a brooch. Measuring 23 5/8" long (wearable) the chain enjoys the pendant's additional 3 5/8" drop. The pin/brooch itse...

Antonio Pineda created this exceptional design with goldstones that are tipped upward to sparkle bronze colored fire. The bracelet is properly hallmarked as shown. The fit is a 7in. comfortable length and is 1 1/8th inches tall. This design is featured in SILVER SEDUCTION by Gobi Stromberg and is a statement maker with 90 grams heavy. Each V link is repousse and has a silky feel with the 970 silver.

Vintage 980 sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1944 by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The bracelet is 1 1/8" wide with a wearable length of 7 1/4". Weight 102 grams, 3.06 oz. Signed on the reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Excellent condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Beautiful patina. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Goddard states that this bracelet appeared in Spratlings' 1944 catalogue where he titled the design Vi...

3 vintage 1940's sterling silver bracelets designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Each bracelet measures 2 1/2" in diameter. The matching pair each measure 1/8" wide. The third bangle is 1/4" wide. All hallmarked HA TAXCO. Two are marked 990. The third marked 940. The combined weight of the 3 is 63 grams, 2.02 oz. The pair are pictured on p. 141 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Aguilar designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver c...

Vintage sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed c.1930-40's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pin measures 3 1/8" X 1 1/8". The dug out canoe shape is a accented with Aztec elements and 5 half dome bells. Beautiful condition. Signed on the reverse with Spratling's early WS and 980 for silver content. Pin back and lock work perfectly. Spratling designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art ...

Antique hand carved Chinese Beijing / Peking glass snuff bottle, w fortune horses overlay decorations. Dimension: 3.19 x 1.93 x 1.30 inches, no condition concerns.

Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988) - 'October Sparkle,' original watercolor painting on paper, dated 1953. Size: 7 inches x 9 inches. Signed and dated in the lower right. Also, retaining on the reverse of the frame, the original Associated American Artists label giving the title, October Sparkle, together with the original asking price of $100. There is a personalized inscription from the artist which reads: "For Dorothy, Until the green one comes along ... Very sincerely Luigi." T...

Sigi Pineda rings don't come up very often and I am very happy to present here an example out of his "boomerang" line. Fashioned in the so-called by pass style, this is a slick, mod piece, its two wings adorned with bezel set turquoise cabs. Fantastic patina and excellent vintage condition make this an absolute must-have for collectors of Mexican jewelry and lovers of mod design alike. Relatively adjustable (upwards, I would suggest), the ring is now a sz 6 and its face measures just above 1" by...

Description:

A Yaozhou conical bowl was in decent look with persimmon glaze.
The glaze was covered all over the surface except to the foot ring.
The foot ring was revealed with the body clay in gray tint.
The glaze surface was reflected in retrospective sheen in old look.

Date: Northern Song Dynasty,960-1127.

Width: 14.8cm,

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

A similar piece was found as follow:
Lot43, Sotheby's London 12 Nov 2003. Est:...

Continental Miniature Portrait of a Young Man, Late 19th Century, signed R. Krauss in lower right corner, the finely painted oval half figure of curly red haired young man, dressed in black and holding a gold cane, turned to dexter, reserved against a colonnaded interior with window and salmon drapery, mounted in a hexagonal shaped frame with ribbon-tied floral garland {Height of frame 8 inches}