Lovely 19th. century all original Christmas presentation with Mignonette and accessories preserved in rare Christmas card board egg . Special rare find from France around 1890 and a beautiful tresure not only for Christmas :))
5" ( 14 cm ) beautiful gold glitter covered French Easter card board egg filled inside with cotton wool which look´s like snow and nice tinsel trim around edged ...
A set of sake decanters in the shape of Split Bamboo Tea Whisks by the third generation Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The artists stamp is clearly impressed into the nunome cloth-textured base. They are 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition dating from the mid 19th century.
Kiyomizu Rokubei III (1820-1883) was the second son of Rokubei II (1790-1860) and took over the family kiln at the age of 18 after his father retired in 1838...
Korean iron box with silver inlay, on brass or bronze feet, with sliding top and brass and bronze handle and lock.
Measures 4" wide, and 2 1/2" deep and high.
Button on one end releases lock so that lid may side open...
From the design workshop of Los Castillo in Taxco Mexico, this beautiful vase is hand hammered silver plate with abalone inlay in the curved petals on the lip.
It measures 5 3/8" high and 3 7/8" across at the top.
The body is heavily ribbed, in what seems to be called the "melon" design by Los Castillo.
Signed on base with Los Castillo Taxco impressed mark, hecho a Mano, Mexico.
Good heavy weight, with lovely curved petals on the vase rim.
It wobbles a tiny bit, as the base is hand hammered...
Most unusual Inuit soapstone carving of two figures, one a human face in hood, and on the back, a standing owl.
Good dramatic size, it measures 9 3/4" high and is 4 1/2" wide and 4 1/2" deep.
Signed on the base, with the letter E, indicating that it is from the Eastern region of Inuit culture...
An unusual 14Kt yellow gold and onyx signet ring, set with a 12 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx. The onyx is topped by a three dimensional white gold skull and crossbones. The shank of the ring has 25 on one side and HH on the other. Probably indicating the date of 1925 and initials HH. The ring probably was worn as a pinky ring since it is a size 4 ¼, but it can easily be sized within limits.
An excellent example of the arts and crafts design period is this wonderfully crafted 14Kt yellow gold ring that dates back to circa 1910. A 10 X 8 millimeter emerald cut lab created ruby with its bright red color centers the masterfully decorated setting. The ring is a size 6 ½ and can easily be sized.
Especially beautiful and very cute 13" ( 33 cm ) rare first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils , has round face with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original wig and body with crossed hammer by Schmitt et Fils !!
From first period circa 1880 .....
Bonji Buddhist characters in five rings of silver, gold and brass damascene decorate this Incense burner by Izumi Ryoichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kin-do Gorin-mon Koro. We see the number five in Buddhism and Bushido, With the elements Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air, as well the famous treatise on fighting by Miyamoto Musashi is called the Book of Five Rings, and the stone stupa seen all over Japan called the Gorinto (Five part tower)...
A gorgeous Jubako stacking box of lacquered wood decorated with burgeoning grape vines in powdered gold maki-e dating from the 19th century enclosed in the original wooden storage box. Inside oxidized vermilion grants a sense of celebration, while the outside covered in polished black is the perfect back drop to the shimmering gold decoration. Assembled it is 24 x 26 x 31 cm (9-1/2 x 10-1/4 x 12 inches). Overall it is in very good condition, with some minor dings in the edges typical of use...
Very beautiful and rare to find early German bisque toddler twin girls 24" ( 62 cm )each for the French market!
Both comes from a private familie house in France preserved in his Paris department store box where they was safely be kept in a cabinet in the basement of the house for the confusion of the outside world !!
Very sweet girls in all perfect condition and wearing very beautiul clothing.
Each doll has beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and fine quality ...
One of a kind french Bebe sea green and red silk costume with special elegant look included matching silk velvet bonnet.
Fit perfect for French or German doll about around ......
Beautiful 4 " ( 10 cm ) Lorgnette in box for French Poupee with pretty hand painted handle and silk cord.
A Lorgnette were a very popular fashion accessory in 19th. century !
From around 1868 very nice fashion doll Lorgnette with fine hand painted brown colored handle with silk cord trim , has hinged gold framed style of glasses which fold and hidden inside the lovely handle.
Contained in lovely boutique box which ornate
nice litho scenes of little child ......
SUZURIBAKO Rare and important writing box. Japanese lacquer urushi. The exterior is decorated with two shishi carefully patterned. The interior of the lid is decorated with a steep rocky coast with a temple, in gold and silver takamaki-e, the craggy cliffs are enhanced by cavities carved. Techniques of takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirigane, uchikomi, kimetsuke and tsukegaki. On a nashiji ground. The rims are fundame. Empty. Size : 23 x 21,2 x 4,6 cm...
Wonderfully preserved French bisque Poupee attributed by " Louis Doleac " with sturdy original body , superb bisque and painting , wearing wonderful antique two piece costume with bonnet and cape !
The lovely woolen winter cape belongs to the pretty doll for the Winter season so that she is all around a luxury poupee model with distinctive presence !!!
16" ( 42 cm ) rare fashion doll with lovely bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and very b...
It is not often that one finds an Enrique Ledesma ring and this modernist beauty is made even more desirable by the big color-change sapphire that adorns it. The gem has a table-cut type of shape and mimicking the behavior of alexandrites, it changes color under different light conditions traveling from deep amethyst to steely purple. I love the highly stylized setting - to my eyes it reads like silver fingers holding on to the stone as it rests on a willing palm...
Maestro Rivera is one of those contemporaries of Matilde Poulat’s who created jewelry in her manner and whose work I am always on the look-out for because of its quality and attention to detail. Based on a Matl original, the “palomas” (or “doves”) necklace at hand combines Mexico City style repousse with beading, wirework and oxidation...
Housing a polished obsidian cabochon with warm, shimmering golden depths this vintage Mexican silver bracelet bears the signature of Sigi Pineda, one of Taxco’s foremost modernist designers...
Most beautiful French silk and lace costume of pretty rose and cream , most hand sewn and fine ornate with hand made laces and fine details. Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG .... or other pretty French or German doll about around 21" ( 55 cm )
Pretty dress has lace ornate front part with rose silk ribbon and hand made lace decoration at both sides. Has small silk tull ruffled 3/4 long sleeves with lace decoration around the wrist .
Has ecru silk skirt complete f...
This lariat solid silver rope necklace is extremely elegant with a width of .25 inch. There is a clamp also hand made to fit this necklace and lock it in place where ever you wish it to hold. The tassels have the fine strands of chain with satin finish balls. With a weight of 93 grams it displays great beauty. The length with the tassels is approximately 42 dramatic inches. Also this jewel has no damage of any kind. The hallmarks are hard to photograph and say TAXCO MEXICO and the other rim of t...
Modernist sterling ring by Erika Hult de Corral (Ric), this rather rare to find design combines silver in two finishes with richly colored malachite and two small, deep blue lapis cabochons. I am very excited to have found this piece, especially since I recently sold the matching earrings to it (you can use the search feature to see them, if you wish). A talented designer and one of the few known female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance, de Corral is at her best when she flir...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Horse & Rider
This impressive and detailed pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It has been coated in green, amber and black glazes. The rider's head has been made separately and has been "cold-painted" in black and white pigments: the head fits into a slot in the neck of the rider. Note the detail to the rider's clothing, the various fittings and especially the horse's mane. This horse comes complete with its own c...
It´s an very beautiful antique outfit for your French or German doll about around 25" ( 64 cm ) in lovely ecru cotton wool with fine details and lace decoration , included a nice light blue silk collar and a bonnet.
It look´s like as an pretty winter gown ,
is all most hand sewn dress with nicely made puffed sleeves and rounded neckline. Has small pleated front decoration and two row skirt with lace decoration all around.Finally ornate with silk bows at wrist and a very nice silk c...
Most beautiful one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet , most hand sewn of very beautiful and rare to find
checkered and light chocolates brown silk !
It would fit perfect for an doll about around 14" ( 36 cm ) special forJumeau , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe
or other French or German Doll.
Lovely dress with elegant style with pretty silk front fully of pleats and fine ruffles , both sides of checkered silk ornate with fine hand embroidered lace.
Back are ...
Rare Small Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Ding (Published)
This bronze ding was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Its form, that of a three-legged covered cooking vessel, is well-known amongst Han Dynasty bronzes. However, most examples are larger; this is a rare small example. The body stands on three legs that are in the form of bears. On either side of the vessel are square handles. The round cover is surmounted by three decorative animal-head handles, designed so that it can be ...
Three small Chinese Guangxu mark and period ogee form bowls with lobed rims, each exquisitely decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels with a quail standing on rockery below bamboo wrapped with leafy vines sprouting flowers and double gourds that extend over the wall to the interior well. A single bird flies above. The base of each bowl holds a six-character kaishu form iron-red Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908). 4” diameter x 1 3/4" high. Very good overall condition with...
Very cute factory all original tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" in her cradle .... which were
offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !!
A tiny doll for your doll or doll house .... special beautiful with distinctive complexion
or facial painting , still preserved in her factory lace costume and with her sweet wickerwork cradle !
The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and l...
Very cute factory all original tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" .... which were
offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !!
A tiny doll for your doll or doll house .... special beautiful with distinctive complexion
or facial painting , still preserved in her factory silk costume !
The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and curled blonde mohair wig .
With bisque torso and pe...
Very rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 ... with most beautiful light blue eyes , best quality of pale bisque and painting , rare two row of tiny teeth in her smiling open mouth , has unusual pate cut .
Original body and in all complete generally excellent condition with original clothing !
Special lovely early 17" ( 44 cm ) Bebe has pale pressed bisque rounded socket head with pretty light blue inset spiral eyes encircle of dark eyeliner , nice...
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl in Kiln Saggar (Study Piece)
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.
Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai porcelain was fired individually in saggars (the fireproof clay case) that were stacked on top of each other in the kiln. Firing in kilns was then, of course, not the exact science tha...
Chinese late Qing dynasty porcelain bowl with a slightly flared rim decorated around the exterior in two shades of underglaze blue with four stylized lotus blossoms among leafy scrolling tendrils set against a smooth, translucent white porcelain ground. A double blue line encircles both the rim and foot. The interior of the bowl is undecorated. Late 19th to early 20th century. 6 1/4” diameter x 3” high. Very good overall condition with no chips, frits, or cracks. The rim feels a bit rough ...
Large bowl from the island of Biak in the Geelvinkbay in the Indonesian province Papua.
The handle in the shape of a Korwar figure. L. 57 cm. Very good patina.
Provenance:
Lempertz, Brussel, 2017
Anthropomorphic figure ‘Lagana’. H. 51 cm. First half 20th century.
Old repairs to the arms and the left leg.
Van Rijn: ao-0156590-004.
Provenance:
Private collection Antibes, France,
Private collection Belgium.
Exhibited: Paris, France, ‘Parcours des Mondes’, Joshua Dimondstein, 2019.
Early 20th century. H. 14 cm, diameter 31 cm.
Good condition with age related wear. See pictures.
Provenance:
Joris Visser, Brussels
Srdjan Sremac, The Hague
Published: Hans Witte - Ifa and Esu (1985)
Rare early French bisque Poupee from Huret era around 1860 with beautiful expression having best quality of bisque and painting included complexion with gorgeous
blue enamel eyes , very clean and sturdy kid body.
Wearing very beautiful antique enfantin winter gown with muff !
This pretty 17" ( 44 cm ) poupee comes from the same time era like an Huret poupee and she is an rare found with her lovely facial expression
on shoulder head with plump round face .
Has beautiful blue ...
I don’t usually venture into the 1980s with vintage Mexican silver jewelry but Erika Hult de Corral is one of the few instances in which the general rule is broken. A Paris-educated, talented modernist with a distinct brutalist strain in her designs, Ric (as she signs her pieces) worked with Sigi Pineda and Enrique Ledesma before she opened her own workshop. She kept making jewelry into the 1980s, past the demise of most of Taxco’s early talleres, and the dangle earrings at hand are such an ...
Beautiful one of a kind French dress with bonnet which would fit well for your French or German Doll
about circa 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm )
Perfect for Jumeau size 12 , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier or other pretty Doll....
A most hand sewn dress of cream netting fully ornate with light blue silk ribbons . Has lot of small ruffled rows at middle of front
and both sides similar in vertical optic. Similar style of back upper side ........
The dress has 3/4 long inset sleeves with ruffl...
7.5 inches long Vintage William Spratling bracelet made in first phase of the Mexican Silver Renaissance and projects a timeless design.
.75 inches tall and constructed with the open backed repousse technique. There is glare in the photos but this jewel has no dents or damage with some patina. It closes with a fold over clasp that is firm. The weight is 39 grams of higher than 925 silver and strength is given to the bracelet with the bending to the silver. A pleasure to wear. The hallmark is cl...
Most beautiful French 25" ( 64 cm ) Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with superb deep modeling with dimpled chin on excellent quality of pressed bisque and painting , from France circa 1888 .
Beautiful doll with lovely blue inset eyes , fine painted features , original early massive body , original curled wig and wearing very beautiful antique clothing .
She has the special look of complete dreamy expression !!
Pressed bisque socket head of first period with engraved block lett...
Beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume with matching ornate antique straw bonnet from Paris department store " Grand Magasin du Louvre " ,
would fit for French or German Doll about around 20" ( 50/52 cm ) ...for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier
or other pretty doll .....
Of sea green silk sateen is this elegant costume most hand sewn and fully ornate with gorgeous hand made
French lace , trim and buttons.
The dress has pleated sleeves with hand embroidered lace ruff...
Very nice antique silk top hat from France around 1885 in generally excellent condition .
All hand made original antique one of black silk satin ornate with lovely feather like a little bird
The cone shaped hat has stiffened sides and flat wire-framed brim covered with fine black silk satin , small around brim self-edged.Has matching braid encirles the bands and is decorated with fine feather and silk ribbon.
Underbrim matching covered with black silk and has fine ecru muslin l...
Here is an elegant sterling silver fancy-link chain which comes from the era of the Titanic, but could be as late as the Art Deco period (Downton Abbey! The Great Gatsby!). It is interesting enough to be worn on its own, or you could hang a pendant or watch from it. The clasp is stamped “Sterling”. It measures 26”, and the links are 1/4” or 4mm wide at the widest point. It weighs 5.6g, and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. T...
Very Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Inside-Glazed Qingbai Porcelain Zodiac Jar
This extremely rare and unusual jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368). It has a splayed foot and is quite "heavily-potted" with the whole of the outer body profusely decorated with what are most likely religious (Buddhist) motifs. The lower body is covered in repeated carved lotus leaves. Around the waist is a band of "pie crust" decoration on top of which stand twelve human-like figures, the bodies moulde...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Bowl from 9th Century Shipwreck (c. AD 826)
This rare decorated glazed bowl was made around AD 826, during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns. We can be that precise about the dating because it was excavated from the "Belitung Wreck" in 1998-99, a mile off the coast of Belitung, Indonesia. Another bowl from that wreck is inscribed with a date equivalent to AD 826 and carbon 14 analysis of the wreck also confirms an early 9th century date. Al...
Modernist in design this handwrought copper and brass ashtray signed Hector Aguilar measures 5 inches across and 1 1/4 inch high. This ash tray is in excellent condition with beautiful original patina. Signed HA TAXCO MEXICO TALLER BORDA.
Very cute rare all original model Figure " C " Jules Steiner Bebe size 0 ...... 14,5 " ( 42 cm ) from " Maison Bail " Paris doll boutique and toy shop at 1885th. which was located in Paris ~ 210 Rue de Rivoli ~ . The shop was specialized about dressed poupees and Bebes ....society games and other !
Very beautiful cabinet size Bebe has superb quality of pale bisque and painting , original signed Steiner eyes with wire - lever sleep mechanism ,closed mouth and original Steiner body wit...
This handwrought arts & crafts candlestick was designed and signed by William Spratling in the early 1930's. The candlestick base measures 5 inches across and stands 3 1/2" high. Excellent condition and patina. Signed on the underside WS TAXCO MEXICO. This Spratling tin candlestick is pictured on p. 227 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. This elegant, precise bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 3/8" wide and weighs 37 grams. All original, fine condition and signed as shown in the photos. Gorgeous alone or perfect for stacking.
Hector Aguilar designed and signed this early set of 3 handwrought copper and brass ashtrays in Taxco, Mexico in the early 1940's. Each measures 4 1/2 inches across and is 1 inch high. All 3 ashtrays are in excellent condition with no dents or dings. All have original unpolished patina. Each piece signed on the underside HA TAXCO MEXICO.
Rare to find most beautiful all hand sewn 19th. century antique one piece evening poupee gown of light and dark green silk , would fit well for Fashion doll around 18" ( 46 cm ).
Stunning antique gown from France circa 1868/70 with fitted waist and stunning long bustle train in back , has small long inset sleeves and square wide neckline ornate with small lace and pretty dark green silk velvet collar matching to the sleeves cuffs .Fine ornate with elegand tiny glass beads trim. Thre...
Perfectly carved and housed in a monumental sterling silver setting, this vintage Los Ballesteros “mask” ring is definitely a statement-making piece. For me it is all the more appealing because the stone changes color as one descends from the “mask’s” forehead to the chin, going from purple to a semi-translucent white. The effect is visually attractive as it somehow bestows age and wisdom to the tranquil face. Currently a sz 5 US (a good jeweler could re-size it, if needed) the ring ha...
Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Horse
This small and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a black pottery with a smooth burnished surface. Note the detail to its mane. Pottery horses from the Yuan dynasty are much rarer than those from other periods.
Height 17 cm, length 20 cm. It is in good presentable condition, although there is restoration to the tail and ears, also a minor repair to ...
Rare vintage sterling orchid cuff bracelet from Angela Cumming's iconic first collection as an independent designer after she left Tiffany & Co. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening and is 2 3/4” wide at the widest point in the front and tapers to 1 3/4" at the terminals. Weighing 105 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed and dated 1984 as shown. Inspired by her love of nature and beautiful in every way.
Most beautiful Fashion poupee silk enfantine gown for early fashion doll Huret era poupee like Rohmer , Blampoix , Huret or other pretty early poupee ,
a all hand sewn home made silk gown in generally excellent condition!
Pretty enfantine silk dress of most beautiful small flower pattern silk in gray and two blue color , has V-shaped front collar and wide rounded
neckline which has nice lace decoration all around.
Lovely short puffed sleeves and pretty rounded full skirt of t...
Antonio Pineda hallmarked necklace with approximately 17 in. wearable and 70 grams of thick silver. Each link makes a wave with open air slits in between each wave. At the widest point it is 1 inch tall. It is built on a curve and lays beautifully with his signature triangular shaped connections . Perfect for board room to jeans. Simply stunning on. No damage and natural dark patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Classic, simple elegance is displayed in this phase 1, William Spratling Necklace. The lack of o rings in construction lends itself to a fluid look. Properly hallmarked and showing the 92 rubbed from the making with the 5 showing. It is heavy repousse and is 66 grams of quality. There is 16.25 in. of wearable length. It is built on a slant and lays beautifully. The height at it's tallest is half an inch. A beautiful addition for collectors with no damage and a heavy natural patina, LOOK AT THAT ...
Massive 18” high Japanese Meiji period “cong” form Satsuma earthenware vase finely decorated on the four rectangular sides in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with vertical scenes of figures in landscapes featuring the four seasons. The base holds a square four-character “respectfully made by Ryuzan” mark. Circa 1900. 18” high, 7 1/2" square; weight: 17 lbs. Very good overall condition with some typical wear to the overglaze pigments and gilt, particularly at the rim. There ar...
Massive Chinese late Qing to Republic period hardwood scroll pot of naturally irregular tree trunk form carved from a single piece of wood with five nearly hidden bats along the sides. Hollow interior and flat bottom with separate plug. Late 19th to early 20th century. 19 3/8" high x about 9 3/4” diameter; 16 lbs. Very good overall condition with typical wear from age and use. From the collection of former American expatriates to Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Silver bowl and plate with intricate designs over the surfaces, the bowl with Islamic script.
The plate measures 6 3/4" in diameter, and the bowl is 4 7/8" in diameter and 1 7/8" deep.
Both pieces have traditional islamic and Persian designs, with cross designs, arabesque forms, and elaborate borders.
Very precise and intricate silver work, the work of an accomplished silversmith.
Unmarked but tests silver.
Together they weigh just a tad under 8 troy ounces.
Good condition, some visible ta...
Most beautiful 25" ( 64 cm ) early paper - marche lady doll by Andreas Voit ... circa 1840 ... for the French market , a superb expression doll with the special notice of her very rare blue glass eyes and special beautiful facial expression . Included a extra pretty cotton dress with cape and her night gown. Fine solid domed paper - mache shoulder head with black painted pate covered by her original pretty full curled mohair wig .Oval facial expression with strong elongated throat a...
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