Constructed in the mid 1930's, this early 980 sterling Spratling design measures 7" long and will fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The piece weighs 51 grams and is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina. This design is featured on page 60 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENISSANCE by Penny Morrill. The bracelet also appears on Goddards' spratlingsilver.com where it is noted that Spratling referred to this design as the "pulsera de cocos"...
Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar with Oxford TL Test
A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sa...
A large exquisite vessel by Miura Chikusen III enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Chokoku Unryu-e Kabin (White Porcelain Vase Carved with Clouds and Dragons), the box signed by both Chikusen and the woodworker (Sashimono-shi) Hosai. It retains the original rosewood stand, presumably made by Hosai. The vase is 37 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It dates from between 1921 and 1931...
Very funny bisque Bebe by SFBJ about 27" ( 69 cm ) has excellent detail of sculpting with well defined pouty expression and dimples , choice bisque and original body in rare large size . Wearing so sweet and unusual antique silk cerub costume with accessorys ! All complete from France circa 1910 .......
Excellent quality of bisque socket head with beautiful character expression , has full cheeks and defined pouty expression . Lovely blue glass sleep eyes which works well ......
A very rare pair of porcelain vases decorated with Plum Pine and Bamboo by Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Makuzu Gama Seika Shochikubai no Shuku-ga Kabin (Makuzu Kiln Plum Pine and Bamboo Celebratory Image Vases). Bamboo rise up majestically, the blossoming plum branches wrapping opposite each other, with baby pines growing on the back. All traditional symbols of celebration...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Tray & Wine Cup Set
This high-fired sturdy dish with eight accompanying cups was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The finely-crackled and thin pale straw-coloured glaze was used sparingly, covering only the inner and outer edges of the dish, as well as the inner and upper outer surfaces of the cups. The glaze is so thin that in places on both the dish and the cups it has degraded and flaked from the surface...
Rare to find engraved " Depose " Bebe has a special gorgeous face with splendid blue eyes and light-coloured bisque from best quality of the early Bebe´s by Maison Jumeau !!
Produced only over around one year by Emile Jumeau circa 1880 , has rare engraved DEPOSE mark and very beautiful facial expression with excellent painting of pale bisque of an early Bebe by Jumeau. Original body and with her superb clothing is she ready to display and enjoy .
Emile Jumeau .....
A special fine treasure for each good antique doll collection is this large size all bisque Mignonette in her wonderful costume !
The 9 " ( 24 cm ) all bisque Mignonette is an very nice early all bisque child in generally excellent condition made for French market by Simon & Halbig ( Germany ) circa 1885/90 !
The early all bisque dolly has cute facial expression with lovely painting , pale bisque socket head with lovely brown glass sleep eyes , fine painted lashes and feathe...
Rare lovely bisque brother and sister about 6,5 " ( 17 cm ) from France at 19th. century with rare facial insects decoration and wearing nice original party clothing !
Cute Jester girl and boy , each has bisque socket head with white complexion decorated with tiny hand painted insects and butterflies on very plump round facial shape , each has painted eyes with short lashes and single stroke brows ...
A vibrant bowl in the shape of an aubergine decorated with soaring cranes and clouds by Heian Isso enclosed in the original artist signed wooden box, the inside of which is decorated with a wispy poem by friend and compatriot Otagaki Rengetsu. The bowl is large at 26 x 29.5 x 7 cm (10 x 11-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition. This is a very interesting piece, clearly made by Isso, but the box decorated by Rengetsu, showing the depth of their friendship and artist relationship...
An elephant with pagoda on its back forms this three-piece koro incense burner from the Kairakuen Feudal kiln of the Tokugawa family stamped on the belly with the Kairakuen seal. It is magnificently sculpted, standing 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It comes in a wooden collector’s box. Inside the lid is a long verse detailing the origins of Kairakuen pottery written and attested to by important Meiji to Taisho period pottery legend Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan I...
Hardwood, rattan and pigments, the handle with a finely carved crocodile head. Iatmul, Middle Sepik, first half 20th century. L. 56 cm. Comes with a wonderful wengé stand.
Provenance:
Mark Eglington, New York,
Zemanek-Münster, Wurzburg,
Private collection Amsterdam.
H.22,5 cm. First half 20th century. Excellent age wear and patina.
Ex coll. van der Zee, Leerdam, ex coll. Berry de Bruijn, Breda.
From € 850 for € 350
H. 30 cm. Mid 20th century.
Condition: lovely honey-brown patina with some age cracks.
Ex. Patrick Durand, Toulon, France.
Female representations are important in the Ashanti culture as the female ancestor or Queen-Mother is the center of familial and community life and the center of political life. Figures like this will receive offerings and gifts while on her shrine.
Wood with remains of painted geometric decorations. 16th century. H. 18 cm.
Poor condition with cracks, repairs and heavy wear.
The early Aguilar hallmarks on this piece indicate it was designed and made between 1948-1955. Weighing 90 grams the bracelet measures 1" X 7" but will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The bracelet has a beautifully aged patina with some surface wear & a pin head size ding noticed on close inspection. This bracelet is pictured on p. 64 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill.
Hardwood, adorned with glass bead and coconut disc jewellery. Kishi village, Oyo State. H. 27 cm.
First half 20th century. Great age wear, glossy patina and remains of blue pigments.
Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.
Currently I have over 60 Ibejis in my collection, please contact me if you're interested.
Hardwood mask from the Awori region. Early 20th century.
Dimensions 28 x 19 x 18 cm.
Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.
Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0110550-001.
Gelede society members worship the ‘Great Mother’, goddess of fertility.
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