All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1371897 (stock #MOR6623)
The Kura
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A pair of large mixed metal birds on a custom black lacquered table by Iwase Seifu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled So-Hato Okimono. Excellent detail, the birds are life sized, the strutting male figure signed on the posterior is roughly 9 inches long, 8 inches tall. Both are in good condition, with some wear to the silvering.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #948078
Solid copper necklace designed by Ana Brilanti-Cony who signed her jewelry VICTORIA. (c.1950). This Victoria design in sterling silver was shown in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is piCtured in the exhibit catalog p.104. The necklace will comfortably fit up to a 15 inch neck. The center circle measures 2" X 2". Earrings are screw back and measure 1 1/2" long. All pieces hallmarked. Necklace marks are VICTORIA TAXCO MEXICO COPPER CONY 283...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1321653 (stock #7170)
An attractive retro size 7-1/4 genuine pink or rose topaz ring in 10k yellow gold with hearts circa 1950s. It features a heart shaped shoulder and the faceted claw-set princess cut gem stone which measures 5/16 x 1/4"...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #474623 (stock #ANR1665)
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Sculptured black pines rise from the misty forest floor, yellow sky fading beyond; a brilliant modernist rendition of this traditional theme by Yamauchi Issei (b. 1929). The entire scene is performed with colored paper, applied directly or wetted and applied as pulp. Fantastical shapes seem to dance across the two panel canvas. Gold strips applied in the upper branches are sunlight’s last rays reflecting off the needles, the yellow sky implicating late summer dusk...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #363264 (stock #tiger443)
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Gilded Lacquered Wood Carved Quan Yin, 19th Century

She is 8.5 inches (21.5cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2cm) wide.

She is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except she is missing two fingers and accessories at the back of her headdress, cracks and peeling at the back of her head and base (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #351343 (stock #T 1142)
20% of this was mailed to Katrina Survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Just as Matilde Poulat used Turquoise Coral & Amethyst so is this 4.2 Oz Bold Medallion Necklace stamped: "TS-39" (a listed silversmith) and HECHO EN MEXICO 925, possibly by her nephew Ricardo Salas. Super piece weighing 120 Grams or more than 4 Ounces! The Articulated Pendant Medallion 3 part Center piece is 4 1/4 X 2 1/2" wide. 14 Spiral Swirls ( 1 1/8 ea) make up the 'chain' part for 19". 38 gems...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1800 item #1256610
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...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #907358 (stock #lot584)
Description: A glass archer’s ring was beautifully made by a charming decoration of golden splashes.
By excellent craftsmanship, the glass piece was made in a unique look.
For the criteria of glass products, the foremost pieces were those which can pretend the real quality of other materials or to create some different images.
This golden-splashes archer’s ring proved that...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1243247 (stock #SK 644)
A dark blue satin woman's garment, dating to the late Qing dynasty, with center opening fastened with a gilt metal ball button and two ribbons. The four lobed collar, terminating in ruyi heads, and all wide hems extravagantly embroidered with romance figures in Peking stitch and little gold thread couching. Trimmed with different woven borders, the straight sleeves with embroidered outer cuff bands. Later figured blue silk lining. Condition: very good, only partial little staining...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1940 item #970679 (stock #6285)
A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #101420
This OIL PAINTING is on BOARD and by the Artist: SAMUEL B. PRATT. American born in 1903 and known for Landscapes, Barns, Ships, etc. This work has a SMITHSONIAN LABEL on the back from an Annual Exhibition of Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. S.B. PRATT is a well listed Artist. From a Virginia Estate date this Work circa 1950. In Excellent Condition the sight size is 3 1/2" X 5 3/8"; 7 1/2" X 9 3/8" framed. Signed lower right: Pratt. jpgs tell the ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1378627 (stock #TR960)
This vintage 1920-s 20 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx ring is centered by a diamond. The setting is 14Kt white gold filigree. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1930 item #1095562 (stock #WA 18-15)
32" high x 32" wide x 30" deep, seat depth 21", seat width 18"
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1200213 (stock #26C10 2487)
Sterling silver sugar caster or shaker, after an original design by Samuel Wood from 1750. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height. Weight: 7.1 troy ounces. Excellent condition; no damage; no monogram.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1385329 (stock #351)

Amazing and rare to find all original French Bebe by Emile Jumeau which was produced only over two years circa 1878 / 80 , has a special gorgeous and very gentle face with splendid enamel threaded blue eyes and light-coloured bisque from best quality of the early Bebe´s by Maison Jumeau !!

Has rare engraved DEPOSE mark and very beautiful face expression with excellent painting of an early Bebe by Jumeau. Original body and with her superb clothing is she ready to display a...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1364801 (stock #215)

This superb early Poupee is very rare to find and has unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque , original wig and kid body , elegand wearing with antique muslin afternoon summer gown !

By " Brasseur - Videlier " around 1862 ..... was a small but luxury doll manufacture in Paris , doll´s from this manufacture are special rare to find at this time and so is this wonderful doll a special beautifully treasure for your collection !! If you are looking for special and u...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #178680 (stock #652)
A Victorian Brass Coal Hod or Bucket with a Swing Handle on Top and a Fixed Handle on the Back. Dimensions 14" x 12" x 17" to handle. Some minor dents, but overall in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1407183 (stock #654)
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It´s a rare found from a private house of south of France " Mary Elisabeth " and her trousseau , preserved in a pretty box all complete in generally excellent condition !!

Mary Elisabeth is a very beautiful French bisque Poupee and she was a very long time the best friend from " Amelie Renaud " her first owner for a long time . 14 " ( 36 cm ) pale bisque swivel head poupee on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , beautiful light blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark outer rim.

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