A lacquer box decorated with a Rimpa style thatched house under blossoming tree by Kamisaka Sekka dating from the late Taisho period. It is 12.5 x 12.5 x 6 cm (5 x 5 x 2 inches) and is in excellent condition. An identical box which was part of the permanent collection of the Ruth and Sherman Lee Institute along with the original design sketch is visible on page 154 of the book Kamisaka Sekka: Rimpa Master - Pioneer of Modern Design published by the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art in 2003...
Sold, although similar can be custom ordered by collector or gallery store owner. Please leave your name & phone number, etc. when enquiring. No room to stamp MIMI DEE STERLING on these Double Chain Rose Quartz, Olivine Green & Amethyst Cut Glass, Swarovski Crystal 3 5/8" Earrings. Fancy Paper Clip Sterling chain was cut and attached to Green Olivine, Amethyst Cut Glass, Swarovski Crystals and Rose Quartz Beads.
A 14k yellow gold ruby triple flower head ring with diamonds from the 1980s. This size 4 ring features 14 rubies arrayed as three conjoined flower heads with central diamonds. Each ruby is approximately 4 points (by gauge) and the setting measures 5/8 x 5/16". This ring weighs 3.1 grams, it is stamped indistinctly and it tests as 14k gold and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Large Chinese Jin Dynasty (1125-1234 AD) Honan brown glazed truncated meiping vase decorated with cut glaze concentric circular designs on the shoulders. Two strap handles flank both sides of the short neck. 11"H x 11 1/2" diameter. Very good overall condition. There are a few scattered small pit holes, which are original production imperfections (see enlargement 3). Some scratches in the glaze are evident as is typical for a piece of this age.
Early and gorgeous Matilde Poulat sterling silver and coral bracelet in one of her iconic designs, the "paloma". This is classic Matl with the bird rendered in textured repoussage, its wings open, ready to fly away. The dove is surrounded by coral cabochons both bezel- and channel-set while small pieces of branch coral adorn the links of the chain...
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 ......
A young girl reaches up to steady herself on a branch laden with plum buds, not yet ready to open, as she presses down on the ice with her bright red shoes. This is an absolutely darling image by Chishima Kayo, which came to us as a silk makuri (never having been mounted) painting, which our restorer placed in this natural field allowing the painting to show itself.
Chishima Kayo (b. 1890) was a female artist of the Meiji to early Showa periods...
In absolutely MINT condition, this wonderful, 1950's era, 5 piece, ceramic Spice Set features either a cheerful Black Mammy or Pappy on each jar. The set accommodates the following spices: CINNAMON, NUTMEG, SALT, PEPPER, and ALLSPICE.
Each ceramic jar measures approximately 3.25 inches high, and each is marked "JAPAN" on the bottom. They are of one-piece construction retaining the original corks in their bases...
The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858 a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times . A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner " with lovely body style and fine modeled of all bisque limps and body middle part .
This so sweet 18" ( 46 cm ) premier Bebe is simply stunning with best quality of pale bisque and painting...
A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam...
An antique Georgian era gold ring with an intaglio cut stone profile of a classical youth. Early 19th century. Size: 5/8 in. ht.
22" ( 56 cm ) Most beautiful Emile Jumeau Bebe from circa 1884 , on splendid larger model of the very beautiful E.J. model Bebe with finest creamy bisque and excellent painting on bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat .
Has deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes...
A masterfully crafted delicate 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree ring is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct diamond. The ring is a size 5 ΒΌ and it can be sized.
Rare to find all original fashionable lady doll by Lafitte-Desirat from around 1910 , a doll with exquisite workmanship on the haute couture costumes !!
Madames Lafitte and Desirate designed a series of lovely dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion of the early 20th.century .
The lovely and rare dolls was made with the background to show the changes in dresses , coats and hats ,
as well as the moods of the women who wore them !!
Lovely little lady with poured wax head...
A full 7 piece Steeped Tea Sencha Tea Set by Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original age darkened wooden box titled Seika Sansui Chaki. There are five cups, a teapot with lid, and a cooling dish. Each piece is decorated with a unique scene and poem, no two are alike. They show the mastery of brushwork this important potter, originally trained as a painter, possessed. The cups are 8 cm (3-1/4 inches) diameter and all is in excellent condition...
Very nice all original antique Doll Salon chair with rare green silk tufted upholstery , having wooden frame with fancily carved chair legs. Pretty style back with fine carved decoration and gold painting touch .
Special beautiful wooden framed chair has rare green color of original silk tufted upholstery which is in excellent condition to age ...
Tulip Buds 468 was designed by Margot Van Voorhies while married to Antonio Castillo at their Taller Los Castillo. The flow of the leaf around the bud, the heft of the silver giving depth and dimension to each link is exactly why this design 468 is so desired. Built on an angle to see each link at it's best and made strong with rivets hold the repousse together for a test of time. No damage or repairs to either the bracelet or the necklace...
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