All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1308072 (stock #152908)
We are offering yet another Enrique Ledesma obsidian necklace of his iconic design. These stones all glow a beautiful gold sheen when in natural lighting. Ledesma is known for his exceptional skill in working with stone. There is a 16in. wearable length and a weight of 82 grams heavy. I have another listed on my site as well with a smaller link. This link is 5/8th in. tall. No chips or cracks or flaws. Well kept and a true treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1482215 (stock #MC242)
Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hill Jar (Tigers, Stags, Horsemen)

This rare and unusual pottery vessel, the type known as a "hill jar", was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It is made from a relatively high-fired reddish pottery that has been coated in a green glaze, the colour of which varies according its thickness.

Although many examples of "hill jars" are known, this particular example is unusually decorated...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #947012
An English antique staddle stone for your garden. This mushroom shaped stone was originally a support for an English granary building, which served to elevate the structure above ground level, allowing for air circulation and preventing rodents from getting into the granary. Most of these stones date from the 18th or early 19th century. It consists of a vertical base that supports a dome-shaped cap stone. Size: approx. 25" ht. x 18" diameter...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1431267
An absolutely gorgeous sterling and lapis ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. This bold ring has an eye catching setting and a beautiful, deep, bright 1 3/8" long lapis stone. It is a size 6 1/2 and weighs 23 grams. No condition issues, no chips or cracks to the stone. This ring will delight any collector of Skaggs pieces.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1399339 (stock #3533)
A small square gold lacquer Japanese incense container with rounded corners. The lid is decorated with a relief of waves and rocks, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and lead. Interior and base with nashiji, the rims covered with lead. Later tomobako. Dimension: c. 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Condition: few traces of usage, a tiny chip (see photo No. 2 at 2 o'clock).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #1367047 (stock #AFR6535)
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“I am here” she whispers as the bespectacled gentleman pours the last drops from his bottle and says “I am going home”…a lithograph by Kei Hiraga numbered 50/120 and signed Key Hiraga ’88 with the artist’s seal in red. The paper sheet, matted and framed, measures 50.5 x 42 cm (20 x 16-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition. This is an superb example of his work, showing both his eros and playful nature in the abstracted figuration for which he is most remembered...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1432318 (stock #826)

Most beautiful one of a kind fully hand embroidery pique dress in Princess style with matching bonnet , will fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other beautiful French or German doll about around 21 " ( 55 cm )

Pretty princess style dress , all hand embroidered with beautiful flowers ornaments all around . It has long small sleeves ornate with fine ruffled wrists and shoulder lace row at each side...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1202577 (stock #228lcbracele)
I LOVE this signed Los Castillo bracelet! It has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. The design number is an early one being #228. The almost 2 inch clasp is the crowning touch to the 7mm beads of 3 strands. Fitting nicely with a bit of a drape to the hang it has a 7.75in. wearable length. There is some patina showing on the beads that may make it look as though the bead is cracked but it is not...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1428284 (stock #TCR7911)
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A loosely brushed image of a Kingfisher perched on dilapidated lotus stalk decorates the crackled gohon pale glaze of this gourd shaped Mizusashi fresh water jar by Takahashi (Ninnami) Dohachi. It features a black lacquered wooden lid. There are cracks in teh lacquer of the looping handle. The signature is consistent with works by Ninnami Dohachi (Dohachi II) from the mid 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1301159 (stock #Lot1089)
Description:
A wood stand was well preserved.
It was in good mood with literati taste.

Date: Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century.

Width: 45cm, Depth: 24.3cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433699 (stock #846)

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 ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1480883 (stock #0000647)
Offered on consignment.....

Dating pre-1948, Doris Silver / Corpus Artisans is well known for their superb creations. I so seldom come across her work and this piece is a real tour-de-force.

This necklace features a floral design with beautiful repoussé silver work and a gold vermeil finish which is perfect.

Measures 16" closed, wearable length...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1444706 (stock #MB502)
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl with Peony Pattern

This fine and delicate bowl was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279). Its body is particularly thin and translucent. The outer wall is decorated with an incised peony pattern. Both inner and outer surfaces are coated in a finely-crackled pale greenish-blue qingbai glaze...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Contemporary item #1061650 (stock #405)
A Beautiful work of art by this highly regarded California painter Patricia K. Jones. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 8 x 10 inches framed in a quality gallery frame overall size 14 x 16 inches in excellent condition. A nice addition to any collection. Biography Patricia is especially drawn to the familiar objects and sights that we usually take for granted...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1393506
This hand carved octagonal ashtray was designed by William Spratling c.1950's. The design is centered with a sterling silver bowl secured in place with bold silver rivets. The surround is inlaid with silver eagle heads & bead circles. The piece measures 5" across & 3/4" high. Both rosewood & silver are in beautiful condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1432988 (stock #833)

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...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1800 item #1345960
Made of bronze in the shape of a peacock. It has two compartments with lids connected to sticks. Rare and authentic piece in good condition. Normsl age wear and nice patina. From a Dutch private collection. Length 15 cm, Height 12 cm.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Stone : Pre 1940 item #1171469
Two large Chinese jade decorative carvings, depicting two identical fishes each having lotus in her mouth, carved similarly in both side. Size: 7.75"x3.25". Condition Report: Fine condition with no imperfections.