All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 1990 item #1405525
Woodblock print by Earl M. Washington, after a print by Eric Gill, the noted British artist and printmaker (1882-1940). Print paper size 5 3/8" x 8 7/8", woodblock size 3 1/4" x 5", mat 13 1/2" x 11". Matted in white boards with glassine over image, print tipped in with small piece of tape. Paper is cream colored, with strong black impression. Signed by Washington, 1 of 15 images, and attributed to E...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 1990 item #1405529
Woodblock print on tan paper, measuring 12" x 9", woodblock size 8 3/8" x 5 1/4", mat size 13 1/2 x 11". White mats with glassine over image, print affixed with small piece of tape. Signed in lower left, titled "Vorticist Wood Cut" and signed Proof in lower right. Dramatic image, cubist view of industrial cityscape, all in good condition, no fading or wear to print...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1405546 (stock #648)

Gorgeous early period cabinet size 16" ( 40 cm ) French Bebe´s by Gaultier / Blockletter , the most beautiful and rare we could offer at a long time ..... she is too cute and with her pretty clothing and so lovely expression is this Bebe an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!!

Generally excellent block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1880 ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1800 item #1405742 (stock #M3974)
DPRK / North Korean Museum Book Neolithic, Koryo Dynasty etc..

The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung said: "Our nation, celebrated for its long history and brilliant culture, has contributed a great deal of scientific creations and inventions to the treasure house of human culture since the ancient times."

Part of the introduction to this fine book...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1405745 (stock #649)
One of the most beautiful childlike Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1888 ......
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1920 item #1405749
Gold over red painted or lacquered wood frame 11 5/8" x 9 3/8" Stone image 8 3/8" x 6 1/4" Frame roughly 1 1/4" deep. In original gilded wood frame, with label on back from seller, with instructions for care. Well crafted mountain landscape with a variety of stone, good color and contrast. Pietra dura is an ancient craft, and has continued in Italy to the present day, and such plaques have been desirable and collectible for centuries. Landscapes are less common, and this one is vibrant and...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Oceanic : Pre 1970 item #1405751
Of reddish wood with fine grain, this Maori Wahaika Patu measures 15 1/4" long and roughly 5 1/8" wide. The top has a figural face or mask carved in reticulated form, with a hole for attachment to the wrist. The club has a hooked section, used to grab the opponent's weapon and remove it...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1406063 (stock #9876)
A 14k diamond engagement or wedding ring from the 1930s. This size 6 ring is typical for the the late 1930s with a small 2 point diamond in an enhanced setting (used to give the impression of a larger stone). The shoulders on the 3/4 x 3/16" white gold setting are tooled with flower heads and this ring weighs 2.3 grams. It is unmarked and it tests as 14k (the white gold setting is probably 18k white gold) and the shank tests as 14k gold...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1406065 (stock #9877)
A custom bighorn sheep ram sterling silver and gold nuggets ring probably from the 1970s-80s. This impressive size 10-3/4 rihg features a highly detailed bighorn sheep flanked with two genuine gold nuggets. This ring measures 3/4" wide and 3/4" from nugget to nugget, it weighs 11.2 grams and it is stamped STER with an M maker's mark. The nuggets test well above our 18k acid and they are probably around 22k...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1900 item #1406070 (stock #G656)
Offered is a very scarce, 1870s, Scotland Maker, Long Nose, Mid Spoon, Wood Golf Club with original finish!

This rare, antique, hand-wrought golf club was recently acquired from the estate of a gentleman who had restored and collected golf clubs for 7 decades! His family, while settling his estate, remarked that he had "paid crazy prices for some of his collection!"...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1406146 (stock #651)
Very nice size 3 Jumeau Bebe with best quality of bisque and painting , stunning blue eyes , original wig on cork , original body and wearing superbly with silk couture costume which has fine hand painting decoration . On very cute and funny look 12 " ( 31 cm ) Mademoiselle by Maison Emile Jumeau with pale bisque socket head with deep modeling . The little dolly has pretty blue paperweight inset glass eyes with fine spiral threading , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and feathered ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1406148 (stock #652)
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe dress with pretty lace bonnet would fit well for your French or German Doll about around 17" ( 43 cm ) , most hand sewn of rare plaid fine wool , Jumeau color red silk velvet and cream silk satin ornate with hand made French lace and beautiful trim. A pretty one of a kind dress with 3/4 long small sleeves of finest plaid wool and red silk velvet , has small ruffled lace around wrist . The dress has rounded neckline with velvet collar and each front...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1406279 (stock #WN220)
Chinese or Vietnamese wooden Christian cross with beautiful lotus and vines decoration inlaid in engraved mother of pearl. Condition: center with chipped area (please see photo no. 7) and few lost inlays, rearside with paper residue. Dimension: 46.7 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.8 cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1406522
Intricately hand wrought in sterling silver, this vintage 1950's Matl pin measures 3" X 2 1/4". A rare pair of long tailed quetzal birds looking over their shoulder anchor the five articulated components. Beautifully aged turquoise beads enhance the overall design. Fully hallmarked for MATL with an assay eagle mark 129. Pinback and safety latch are tight and secure.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1406668 (stock #653)
Very nice size 4 Jumeau Bebe with fine and best quality of bisque and painting , has very nice brown eyes , original wig on cork , original body and wearing very fine with silk couture costume with matching bonnet . On very cute little darling about 13 " ( 34 cm ) Mademoiselle by Maison Emile Jumeau with pale bisque socket head with deep and fine modeling . The rare little dolly has pretty brown paperweight inset glass eyes , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and feathered brows. C...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1407009 (stock #RM05033)
Here is a Victorian book chain, 17” long, with two spring rings. Men: use it for your pocket watch, in true Victorian style (great for cosplay – especially Steampunk or Dickensian-type events.) Ladies, you can do the same, or hang a locket or charm on it! Each link, which looks like a little book – hence the name - has a pattern stamped or engraved into it. Some links show some wear consistent with age. It weighs 17.1g and is quite charming! The photos are a part of the description...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1910 item #1407013
Rare lacquered brass microscope by F. Koritska, Milan, Italy ca 1900. The firm was founded in 1880 by Francesco Koritska, and was in operation until 1908. Of solid lacquered brass, with name stamped on base...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407161 (stock #192808)
This is a very rare Hector Aguilar necklace with 17 wearable inches. The weight is a tremendous 177 grams of repousse. The height is 1 and 6/8th's inches tall for a design with maximum presence. It has excellent movement and lays perfectly. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1407322
This sleek 1930's design by Frederick Davis features a finely detailed, hand carved malachite Aztec Warrior as the central element. Made for a smaller wrist the bracelet measures 6 1/2" long x 1 1/4" high and weighs 47 grams. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked FD on the clasp. Davis designs are included in many permanent museum collections.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407329
Handcrafted in sterling silver and chrysocolla, this V-Motion cuff was designed by William Spratling c. 1940-45. The cuff stands 1 3/4" high and will fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The opening at the back is 1 1/4" across. Weight is 85 grams. The cuff is in beautiful, well cared for condition with no issues. This design is most often seem with double bands of silver above and below the stones...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1407392
Pair of Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period hexagonal form hat stands with melon form vent holes decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with various figures interspersed among auspicious objects. Scrolling vines are at the top of one. The interiors are glazed with only the footrims left unglazed. Circa 1900. 10 1/2" high each. Very good overall condition. One had a small professionally executed repair to an edge that is not visible to the eye or under black light. T...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1960 item #1407546
Striking black and white Janiform crest from a dance mask. H. 32 cm. Good condition with expected age wear. Ca. mid 20th century. Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands. This item will be exhibited at the Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam, October 25th-27th www.tribalartfair.nl
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1407632 (stock #655)

Gorgeous rare to find all bisque Mignonette with exceptional detail of modeled on rare large size about 7 " ( 19 cm ) was advertised for only a very short time ( circa only one year ) at 1884 , shown in French Etrennes catalogs and appearing there after only in luxury boutiques in Paris at 19th. century !!

Made by Simon and Halbig special only for the French market ...... circa 1884

Has all original condition , an oval faced little Mademoiselle with solid dome swivel he...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407660 (stock #190409)
We are offering a signed Los Castillo bracelet with five amethyst stones. They are finer stones with minimal inclusions and truly glow. The strap type bracelet is not often used by Los Castillo and it takes on a Salvador Terran style who did produce some designs with Antonio Castillo. The diameter is 2.25in. and a weight of 102 grams of quality. All five stones sit on top of the wrist and line up small to large in their dish like setting. The largest is 1 3/8th inches tall and the smallest is al...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1407674
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print depicting three chickens titled “Jealousy” by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) dated 1952. Pencil-signed and numbered 91/300 in the bottom margin. Visible paper size: 14 3/4" x 10 1/4" (image: 13 3/4" x 9 1/4). Framed size: 24 7/8” x 19 3/4.” Visibly in very good overall condition and color. The print is currently framed but can be purchased and shipped either framed or unframed. A color illustration of this print can be found on page 1...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407677 (stock #190409a)
This Matl is halmarked for when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. The drop is 3.25 in. tall and 3 1/8th inches across. The chickies have rounded puffy bellies and are nicely carved. There is no damage to silver or stones. I categorize the size of this well done Matl as a medium size. There are 2 larger lead off links that are identical as the rest of the chain. The clasp is also jeweled ending the design with a well balanced appearance. The weight is 72 grams. The center stone is a lovel...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1407706 (stock #656)
Rare to find smiling poupee with wood arms and lovely Teenage expression of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee from Maison Bru ......... one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th. century !

This rare teen expression model has 16 ( 41 cm ) an wonderful smiling poupee which look´s like an larger girl ! Has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original body with wooden arms and marvelous enfantine muslin clothing.

Mademoiselle has an finest pale bi...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1407786
A stunning sterling and coral bracelet by Santo Domingo Pueblo Julian Lovato(1925-2018). There are five almond shaped pieces of deep red Mediterranean coral set diagonally between applied silver bars. A very unique shape and design of the exceptional stones. The cuff measures 5 7/8" around in the inside with an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. It is in fine original condition and the stones are free of chips, cracks or scratches. Signed as shown. Julian Lovato is...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1407792
Navajo Mark Chee (1914-1981) who was active from the 30's to the 60's, is known for traditional stamp work in thick, heavy silver. This beautiful pair of cuffs is a wonderful example of his expertise with the stamping on each cuff being slightly different. Each cuff measures 4 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, so for a small wrist. They are each 3/8" wide and their total weight is 86 grams. They are both hallmarked with the Chee bird. A rare opportunity for the small ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1407796
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Carp Flag at Toyohama, Kagawa Prefecture" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 23 (1948). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. An additional Watanabe seal is on the back at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" (image size: 14 3/8" x 9 1/2...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407823
Iconic William Spratling "River of Life" bracelet in 980 silver. With hallmarks from the first design period, the cuff is 5 3/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and narrows to 3/4" at the terminal ends, weighs 77 grams, and is in fine original condition with no dents or dings to the balls. Signed as shown. This is a bracelet that should be in every Mexican silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1407826
An extraordinary rectangular pendant on 18" sterling chain by Hopi Michael Kabotie (1942-2009) in his "triple-overlay" style of silver-making which gives a great sense of depth and dimension. The pendant measures 2" long including the bail and is 1" wide. Weighing 20 grams including the chain, it is in fine original condition. On the reverse, it is signed Lomawywesa (his Hopi name) a copyright mark and dated 04. It also has the original paper tag from the Autry Museum where it must have been ori...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407860 (stock #190509)
This is an early design properly hallmarked by Margot Van Voohries. It is also a published design in THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE BY PENNY MORRILL. The shells are 1.25in. in diameter and is open backed repousse with a weight of117 grams. No damage or repairs just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407913
Early, rare and exquisite, this heavily detailed repousse bracelet was designed and signed c. 1940 by Mexico City Artist Matilde Poulat. The center rose panel measures 1 1/2" high. The wearable length is 6 3/4" long. It weighs a comfortable 57 grams and is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina. This design pictured on p. 199 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill and was included in the museum exhibit of the same title. DREAMING IN SILVER by Pen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1407914
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Moonlit Night at Miyajima" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower left corner. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/2" (image size: 14 1/8" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition. There are tape stains to the back margins that show ...