All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #787766 (stock #lot475)
Description: A Huanghuli wood scholar tray was beautifully rendered. By excellent craftsmanship, the tray was unusually made by being carved from one solid block of wood, and unlike the tenoned pieces we’ve often seen. In an elegant and curved shape, the tray was meticulously done and finished to the shallow wall and the flat basin. Preserved in a brownish and charming patina, the tray was used to serve the curiosities to the connoisseur in the studio...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #787905
An exceptional sterling and enamel necklace and bracelet by Margot De Taxco. This is the work for which she is best known and this set is surely one of her finest. The "W" design is intriguing and the black, white and silver dot enamel highlight the three dimensions. The necklace is 18" long and 1" wide in the front. The bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 7/8" wide. There is no enamel loss or chips or cracks. Both pieces are hallmarked and numbered as shown...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1930 item #787944
WONDERFUL Louis Vuitton Car Trunk. An unusual large size, the trunk is perfect for display (or the back of the Rolls!). This trunk lies flat, and the front tilts down to expose the interior. This trunk would make a great looking coffee table or an extra storage space at the foot of your antique brass bed. All of the latches (3) and locks (2) are stamped Louis Vuitton. It also has 4 tie downs, 2 on each side...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #787957
Pair of Chinese Tang (618-907) to Five Dynasties (907-960) olive-gray glazed Yue ware 10-petal foliate lotus-leaf shaped shallow bowls with flat bases. The characteristic spur marks are in the interior of the bowls. Circa 9th/10th century. Each measures 1 5/8” high x 5 ½” diameter. There is a small rim chip and an old repair or firing imperfection to the side of one bowl and two small chips to the outside rim of the second bowl...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #787961
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Orange Vuittonite. The orange Vuittonite was made for only a short period of time making these trunks less common, and a great addition to complete your collection. The trunk measures 44 inches long (112 cm); 22.5 inches deep (57 cm); 23 inches high (58 cm). The trunk has both leather handles, they may have been replaced years ago. The trunk has 2 interior trays and one linen/hat basket. Sorry there is no key. The interior number is 762156. Great coffee table size...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #787971
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram fabric covering. I am guessing that this dates circa 1920's to 1930's. It is in great vintage condition. As you can see by the photos the trunk contains 6 hangers; all signed Louis Vuitton, one fold-down drawer and four lift-out drawers. The trunk retains it's original handles. Sorry, there is no key. The exterior lock number is 052793, I could not find an interior number...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #788398 (stock #lot476)
Description: One ancient Tibet bronze Tara Buddha was preserved in a fine condition except some restoration to the covered bottom. By a greasy darken patina, the Tara was casted with serene facial features and stylized sitting posture. Date: 14th/15th Century, Height: 12.1cm, Width: 9.1cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1930 item #788726 (stock #186)
A rare 1920s Bursley ware vase in Islamic shape and painted in 16th Century Turkish Iznik style belonging to the 'Bagdad' range. The design of this item is attributed to Frederick Rhead. Condition - excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. 12 inches (30.5cm) High
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #788748 (stock #187)
An attractive bowl and cover delicately painted in Fencai (famille rose) enamels. This item carries the mark of the Tongzhi Emperor and was made during his reign - 1862-1874. 5 inches (13cm) High. Condition - excellent apart from two very minor chips on the underside of the foot rim and somes light ware to the gilding...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #789618 (stock #JD-083)
A complete calcified "chicken bone" jade necklace from the Longshan Period. Jade that has been buried for millenniums sometime calcifies to a white color losing all of it's original color. Age: 2800-1900 BC. Size. Length(closed) 29.5cm. Condition: Age calcification.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1492 item #789739 (stock #lot477)
Description: A wood manuscript cover was wonderfully carved by traditional craftsmanship.
By a unique design of rectangular panel in the center, the Shakyamuni Buddha seated on an Indian Pala-style throne with lion base and in earth-witness gesture...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #789781 (stock #191)
A jar and cover finely painted in 17th/18th Century Kangxi Style decorated with prunus blossom against a 'cracked ice' ground. This item was made during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908). Condition excellent. No damages. No restoration. 6.7 inches (14.5cm) High - with cover.

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All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #790037 (stock #39B14)
Joseph Rodefer DeCamp (American, 1858-1923) painting after Titian of Virgin and Child with Saints, oil on canvas, dated 1881, 37" x 52" (49.5" x 64" frame size). This painting is similar to two paintings by Titian, 'The Virgin and Child with Infant Saint John and a Female Saint or Donor ("The Aldobrandini Madonna")' in the collection of the National Gallery, London and 'The Madonna and Child with a Female Saint and the Infant Saint John the Baptist' in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum, ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #790064 (stock #40C09 3817)
Georgian Old Sheffield plate silver chamberstick with original bobeche and snuffer. Silver fused to copper. Late 18th or early 19th century. Size: 5.75" diameter x 4" ht. Very good condition with no rosing. Date of 1715 is engraved inside the candle nozzle. This date is too early to be a date of manufacture, so was either added at a later date or commemorates an earlier date, such as a birth date.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #790096 (stock #lot478)
Description: In greenish straw glaze, a Zhejiang porcelaneous ewer was finely molded in good shape. Can be a wonderful example of the famed Yueyao wares, the pot was preserved with the original excavation condition without any restoration. By the least abrasions though, the pot's surface was in somehow dry-some feel. It was resulted from the long time of burial. Well stand in an elegant profile, the ewer owned a charming atmosphere by its fluently crafted handle and spout. The bottom was concave...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1960 item #790239
Blenko Pitcher in rare BLENKO GOLD with applied handle. Sandblasted 1958 - 1961 signature. Pitcher stands 6 3/4 inches tall, base is 3 1/2 inches square, pitcher measures 5 inches across spout and handle. Two minor imperfections, pinhead rough spot on body and one on handle; too small to photograph but can be felt. Rough pontil. Blenko Gold only produced 1956 through 1958. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1958
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #790277
Cenedese Aquarium Block, single large internal polychrome fish with marine plants. Block measures 7 1/2 inches long by 5 3/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide. Due to the handmade nature of the piece the measurements do vary so the dimensions are approximate. No chips,cracks or repairs. Unmarked. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #790380 (stock #2916)
A nice "yuhuchun" bottle vase with large bottom size typically of Ming Hongwu pear-shaped vase, covered overall with a grayish celadon glaze. Chinese 14th century late Yuan to early Ming, Yunnan Yuxi ware. Condition is perfect, with no any chips and no cracks and only found minor glaze flaw. High: 27.5 cm