All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059656 (stock #400)
A fine Ivory netsuke of a Kappa and Frog wrestling a very fine example of netsuke art and craftmanship artist signed in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1059654 (stock #399)
A fine vintage Ivory netsuke of a tiger and cub masterfully carved signed Hiroaki in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059487 (stock #397)
Fine Ivory carved Japanese Netsuke of a Shishi Dog signed Tomo Tada a masterfully carved piece in excellent condition. Measuring 2 1/4 inches long or 5.5 centimeters.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1059442 (stock #396)
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880 to 1980), Playdays: A Fountain, modeled 1925, bronze with greenish brown patina. Signed and dated on base: HARRIET W FRISHMUTH 1925. Foundry mark: GORHAM CO FOUNDERS QFED. 25 inches tall. An Exquisite piece.

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth was born on September 17, 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1059252 (stock #01905)
A genuine Art Deco vintage 10k yellow gold and natural amethyst ring c1930. This size 8 ring features a claw-set 8mm x 6mm amethyst, it weighs 1.5 grams, it is stamped 10K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1059233 (stock #6458)
A 12K Egyptian rose gold genuine yellow topaz ring. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 genuine topaz solitaire has gold hallmark for Egypt. The date mark may be for 1943 -1944, but that may vary by city where assayed. The claw-set stone is a rectangular faceted or emerald cut, and is a definite yellow with very slight brown under-tone, and has an excellent clarity. The topaz measures 11.5mm x 9.1mm and has a depth of 7.3mm, so it is slightly over 5 carats in size. The ring weighs 3.2 grams...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1059130 (stock #lot843)
Description:

A Cloisonn Enamel covered box was preserved in nice condition.
Well fitted with each other, the covered box was used to be as a tea caddy or storage box for incense powder.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Height: 8.1cm, Width: 6.3cm.

Condition: Very limited old defects on the surface.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1059043
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in great vintage condition, circa 1910-1920. This trunk is the perfect size for a large coffee table, extra storage, or a great display piece. This trunk features 6 drawers, 1 clothes press and 2 webbed Hat frames (fit in drawers), assorted hangers and a lift out shoe box. The single leather handle on top is missing (see photo number 5), one outside latch has been replaced (see top latch in photo number one) and one drawer handle is broken (see photo number two)...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1990 item #1059015
This is considered one of the top 5 Hermes briefcase styles for the Corporate man! Light tan leather attaché with cream colored Panama cloth insets, stitching on leather matches color of Panama. Interior is Hermes orange leather with one pocket in lid and hardware is gold plated. Attache comes with matching luggage tag and two keys in matching clochette. Exterior and interior of attaché is very clean, in near mint condition showing almost no wear...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 2000 item #1059009
Gorgeous, well made and functional! Everything about this case is exceptional! Hand finished, hard case Louis Vuitton Boite Bijoux (jewelry case) 34 made in the monogram canvas with leather and plush velvet interior. The case features 17 compartments in varying sizes, and velvet pillows with tabs for additional protection and space. The top velvet lined tray is removable, and is lined with velvet on the bottom...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1910 item #1059007
Gorgeous Goyard trunk, in absolutely wonderful antique condition! Picture this at the foot of your bed or use it as the perfect coffee table. The trunk features solid brass fittings including the lock, latches and heavy brass handles. These handles will never fall off unlike the leather ones which dry out, crack and fade away. The patina on the brass is just beautiful. Other than normal travel dings and wear, I see no major damage or other problems...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Contemporary item #1058837
Large, extremely colorful, bowl swirled in shades peacock blue, red, amber, green, gold, and white. Clear applied crystal foot with polished pontil, and three plastic "feet". Small rough spot on outside of rim but no chips, cracks or repairs. Bowl measures 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) Tall and is 13 inches (33 cm) in diameter. Signed in pontil Kosta Boda/BVALLIEN/50222; company label to side. Circa 2005
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1058826
Heavy, thick-walled Orrefors Ariel vase with bands of repeating geometric shapes; circles, squares and triangles in dark, smokey (almost black) glass; complimented by the silvery airtraps; the whole cased in clear crystal glass. The color varies in intensity depending on lighting. Vase has solid band of color at rim. A halo of blue-green glass shows around portions of the vase and is visible in the photographs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1058819
Spectacular thick walled, heavy cylindrical glass vase by Edwin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Vase depicts a Gondolier playing a guitar on one side, and a female figure with flowers on the other. Upper rim has closely spaced vertical air traps all the way around. Colors are in rich shades of blue, purple and honey-amber. Vase measures 6.5 inches (16 5 cm) tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, weighs 11 pounds...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1058443
A gilt brass tiara, decorated with kingfisher feathers, cornelian beads and 3 ivory heads. China, late Qing, 19th century. Dimensions: 18x5 cm. Condition: the feathers heavily worn.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1058296
Description: Nicely painted portrait of a young clergyman in blue suit, signed lower right "Ritchie", presented in a rose gilt brass pendant frame. Size : 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1058067 (stock #ALR2887)
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Ink on paper image of a skull befitting one of the most well known and outspoken Samurai/swordsmen of the 19th century, Yamaoka Tesshu, remounted in an olive grey border patterned with vines with wood rollers. The scroll measures 15 x 75 inches (37.5 x 190 cm) and is in fine condition but for some minor staining below the signature.
Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1889) was a student of military arts and famous calligrapher. Born into a samurai family, Tesshu began studying swordsmanship from a ve...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1058061 (stock #ALR2886)
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A dry ink on paper image of mushrooms growing up along a garden stone dated 1874 by Tani Nyoi (1822-1905). The scene is signed Nyoisanjin, and dated the second month of 1874 hemmed in by origami cranes on cream satin in a field of rough pale green silk and features dark rosewood rollers. The style is very much in the literati tradition predominant during the early Meiji. The dry vigorous strokes evoke a sense of fleeting solidity, as if wind were about to blow the light paper away. And certa...