All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1910 item #673302 (stock #WA 058)
Exceptional & Rare French Pewter-Top Bar. Circa 1900. This impressive bar with its twin absinthe spoon holders was originally installed in a bistro at “Le Place des Vosges” in Paris. The minor cracks, dings & nuances of this amazing bar are a testimony to its provenance & charm. The wooden base was rebuilt by an eboniste in France using elements of the original facade...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1249565 (stock #39B14)
Rare Yuan dynasty red lacquerware oval tray, Chinese, 14th century, carved with two three-toed dragons encircled by a border of crashing waves. Size: 8 3/8 inches x 6 3/4 inches x 1 inch deep. Condition: two spots where the lacquer is missing on the top of the rim, some old filler on the foot ring on the under side, some cracking to the lacquer and a few tiny spots of loss to the incised lacquer in the background...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #494937 (stock #147)
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Claude Buck still life of a rope and sea shells 1966 oil in masonite signed and dated lower left. Measuring Approx. 28x48 inches in excellent condition. A masterful painting by this remarkable American artist. Provenance; the artist’s wife Leslie Buck.

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A leading member of the avant-garde symbolist artists in Chicago, Claude Buck moved there from his birth place of New York City in 1919...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1980 item #1276558 (stock #11AC42-3)
'February' - Connecticut Barn in Winter painting by Eric Sloane (American, 1905-1985). Oil on masonite. Size: 24 inches x 48 inches. Signed and titled 'February' in lower left and also signed on the reverse, together with the artist's address in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Eric Sloane is considered to be one of the great American masters of landscape painting in the 20th century. He is best known as a painter of barns and as an author of books portraying early American life...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1162044 (stock #40G61 106)
Burton Silverman (American, 1928 - Present) painting titled, The Machines. Dated 1963. Oil on canvas. Painting size: 18 inches x 22 inches. Signed by the artist and dated in the lower right corner and titled on the stretcher. In this striking and controversial image, Burton Silverman captures the 1963 demolition of the old Penn Station in New York City, which paved the way for the construction of Madison Square Garden...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #912918 (stock #40F26 102)
English George III Chippendale tall case clock by James Butler, Bolton, Lancashire. Circa 1760. A Georgian north country tall clock in mahogany by a fine clockmaker. This clock features a double scroll pediment with carved rosettes, three original turned finials, intricate fretwork carvings, checkered line inlay, and carved, fluted columns with Corinthian capitals...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292407 (stock #151104)
We have to offer today a 39 piece set of authentic Hector Aguilar's solid silver flatware set. Hector Aguilar started out working for William Spratling when he first opened de Las Delicias. He left in 1939 to open his own Taller. This beautiful, handmade silver service is hallmarked with a true hallmark and eagle 9 which was given to only Hector Aguilar...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1375227 (stock #290)

Outstanding rare larger model of Bru Bebe from " Golden Age of House of Bru " in size 11 .......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1389748 (stock #380)
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An absolute rare to find extraordinary 33" ( 85 cm ) French bisque Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau with wooden body , has generally excellent complete condition of an very rare luxury poupee ....... made around 1867 / 68 in France . Rare large wooden body poupee´s like this was offered at early 19th...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1970 item #785062 (stock #TR578)
You’ll feel like royalty in this platinum and diamond engagement ring from the 1960’s. The impressive 4.03 carat Marquis cut stone is between J and K color and of SI2 clarity. For better appearance the imperfection in the center stone was laser treated. The center stone is flanked by two straight diamond baguettes, bringing the total carat weight to a stunning 4.25. The ring is a size 8 1/4 and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #957879 (stock #22B3 314)
Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988), Vermont Summer landscape painting, oil on artist board, 20"x24", signed lower right and dated 1927. A very early landscape painting by Luigi Lucioni of a Vermont country road in summer, possibly painted in the vicinity of Barre, VT. The paintings of his early career reflect the influence of Impressionism, following in the footsteps of artists like Cezanne and Childe Hassam...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1162042 (stock #22B3 409)
Anthony Thieme (American, 1888-1954) painting titled, Spring in Connecticut...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466492 (stock #1158)

Rare all perfect 16" ( 41 cm ) bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru circa 1878 .... his first model Bebe with original body based on his 1878 deposed patent

Superb rare Bebe has perfect sturdy body with wonderful modeled bisque hands and perfect head with shoulderplate . Exquisite painting and sculpting , wearing superb blue silk costume and owns a trousseau with matching pink dress and a extra silk bonnet .

Perfect bisque swivel head on kid - edged bisque shoulder plate , has very ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #966783 (stock #40E29 7)
Aldro Thompson Hibbard (American, 1886-1972) winter landscape painting titled "Up The Valley"; oil on artist board; 18" x 24"; signed lower right, titled on the reverse. Circa 1940. A classic winter scene by Hibbard, one of New England's best artists of the 20th century and an undisputed master of "plein aire" Vermont winter landscapes. This scene has been identified as the old Arthur E. Gleason farm on Rte. 30 in East Jamaica, VT (Hibbard's studio was located in Jamaica, VT). Only two of the...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1480228 (stock #1293)

Outstanding model of Circle / Dot market Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 9 .....23" ( 59 cm ) enhances the very cute and stunning childlike sculpting with implied pale tongue tip , deep modeling , sweet dimpled chin and modeling of brows , very beautiful bisque hands and original Bru kid body .

A really beauty which has lovely bisque from best pale quality like her painting , has pale pressed bisque swivel head on original kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with pretty model...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1393143 (stock #591)

She is a special rare find and one of the earlist models by Adelaide Huret from France circa 1855 , has generally excellent condition and dressed very beautiful costume.

If you are looking for an special rare 17" ( 44 cm ) French Poupee you should not miss one of the fantastic early poupee´s by Huret . This one is one of the earliest modele by Huret , has fine porcelain shoulder head with pale complexion and finest blushed detail and glazed finish. She has wonderful pai...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1192257 (stock #40F02 177)
American figural cow weathervane, probably Cushing and White, Waltham, Massachusetts. Circa 1880-1890. Size: 26.5 inches length x 16 inches height. A full copper body and cast zinc head of classic form with wonderfully delineated lines. Gilt over original gilt surface, with some verdigris. Overall excellent condition; no restoration to the body. Cushing and White made these models with or without udders. Provenance: private collection, Chatham, New York.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #852661 (stock #FURN-001)
An extremely rare pair of original 18th century elm wood lacquered folding chairs. All the parts are original including the original lacquer. Only replacements were the hardware in the folding joints as the originals had rusted out. The back panel has an open- work floral design with a cloud design on the upper and lower panels. The soft mat seat seems to be original. The chairs fold in a unique backward motion. Size: H. 104cm. Width between the arm rests. 58.5cm. Seat depth. 38.5cm. Condition....
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #764588 (stock #WA 15-16)
Beautiful set of four classic Mustache back French leather club chairs. Rare to find four matching chairs! Originally circa 1940's, recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 38" deep, 32" high, 36" wide, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1387525 (stock #365)

Very beautiful and rare to find French Bebe about 18" ( 46 cm ) from a short-lived firm by Mothereau from France around 1882 / 84 ...... has extraordinary quality of pale pressed bisque and sculpting . Rare original Mothereau body of wood and metal with typical wide shoulders and plump expression , wearing very beautiful antique clothing !!

An rare to find very beautiful French Bebe with best quality of pressed pale bisque socket head with lovely full cheeks and chin . Ha...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1392291 (stock #588)

Outstanding rare larger model of Bru Bebe from " Golden Age of House of Bru " in size 10 ..... 22 " ( 57 cm ) enhances the stunning sculpting of pale bisque , fantastic blue eyes , finest painting of complexion and features with closed mouth and indicated tongue , sweet dimpled chin and original wig and body , very beautiful clothing !!

She is on really beauty of larger size Bru Bebe and ......of course her lovely bisque is from best pale quality and her fine painting as well ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1386489 (stock #359)

Very beautiful rare French Doll by Petit et Dumoutier .... France circa 1880 / 82 , has generally excellent complete original condition with gorgeous spiral threading eyes enhance the delicately flawless bisque and painting complexion . Has original body and stunning original antique clothing.

She is a very beautiful doll with finest and best quality bisque socket head with plump rounded face , wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker ir...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #596385 (stock #WA13-12)
Rare find! Our first ever nail head salon set includes a pair of gorgeous club chairs and an equally stunning matching couch. Circa 1930's, this set was restored with its original integrity in mind. The kick panels have been recovered. The mohair cushions were recovered in 'new old stock' fabric to match the sweet lines of this handsome set. Chairs: 37" wide, 39" deep, 31" high, 23" seat depth Couch: 76" wide, 37" deep, 31" high, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410209 (stock #660)
We could offer here an outstanding model of Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 9 ..... enhances the stunning sculpting with implied tiny pale tongue tip , sweet dimpled chin and superb child like facial expression with modeling of brows , very beautiful bisque hands and original Chevrot body . A stunning rare Bebe which will catch your heart and will make you happy at each day in your life !!!! Special beautiful Bru Bebe presented in her luxury all complete fittings ! She is an...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1404599 (stock #641)
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Especially beautiful and rare expression early Bebe by Schmitt et Fils , has gorgeous facial expression with dramatic eyes and wonderful painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque , original rare early Schmitt body !!

From early period circa 1885 / 88 ... wonderful 22 , 5 " ( 58 cm ) Schmitt et Fils Bebe with pale pressed bisque socket head with gorgeous expression , plump cheeks and deep modeling !

She has dramatic almond - shaped deep blue glass enamel inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1365438 (stock #223)

Outstanding and special cute model of Bru Bebe from his " Golden age " in size 8 ..... enhances the stunning sculpting with implied tiny pale tongue tip , beautiful eyes and sweet dimpled chin modeling of very childlike and sweet expression , pale best quality of bisque and finest painting of complexion and features, original wig and Bru wood body !

An Angel face girl by Bru in generally all perfect condition , ready to display and enjoy !!

She is on really sweet be...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #595670 (stock #WA13-04)
Impressive matched set of four 1940's French Club Chairs. Striking in their simplicity, they feature restored arms on all four chairs. Recovered with our signature winter sheepskin for durability. Rare to find four matching chairs. 37" wide, 36" deep, 34" high, 21" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1471735 (stock #1225)

From a private familie in France a stunning cabinet size 7 all original Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru ..... France circa 1882/ 85th. , has generally excellent and original condition by this excellent and luxury doll factory !!

16 " ( 41 cm ) very beautiful and rare to find Bebe has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painting , perfect swivel head with lovely blue paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes , brush-stroked and multi feathered brows.

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1960 item #596607 (stock #WA13-19)
Incredible vintage red salon set; all original condition; circa early 1950's; style & comfort. chairs: 32" wide, 33" deep, 32" high, 21" seat depth couch: 61" wide, 37" deep, 33" high, 22" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1476261 (stock #1265)

Extremely rare to find French bisque Bebe by Jules Nicolas Steiner mark ~ Figure D ~ in her wonderful antique clothing and generally all perfect condition with lovely quality of pressed bisque and painting.

One of the most beautiful Bebe by Steiner , has pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty blue glass inset paper weight eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows , closed mouth with pale shaded outlined lips. Pierced ears and original blonde mohair wig over early Steiner card b...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #596601 (stock #WA13-16)
Amazing French club chair salon set; classic moustache backs; circa late 1940's. chairs: 36" wide, 37" deep, 32" high, 23" seat depth couch: 63" wide, 36" deep, 32" high, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1377654 (stock #305)

Rare and special cute model of small Bru Bebe from his " Golden age " in size 5 ..... enhances the stunning sculpting , beautiful eyes and sweet dimpled chin modeling of very childlike and sweet expression , pale best quality of bisque and finest painting of complexion and features, original wig and rare Bru wood body !

An Angel face 17" ( 43 cm ) little girl by Bru in generally all perfect condition , ready to display and enjoy !!

Has pale pressed bisque swivel head o...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458849 (stock #1076)

From my own collection comes this gorgeous and super rare pressed bisque mannequin head with original bust by Leon Casimir Bru from France around 1877 / 80 in wonderful and all original condition !!

Maison Bru produced only a very small amount of wonderful life size mannequin bisque heads with bust , special produced for display windows for special luxury shops or hairdressers in Paris at 1880th.

This heads was only for windows display of shops from Jewelers , Hairdresser or...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459506 (stock #1082)

Beautiful only E.J. mark Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 9 ( 23" / 58 cm )from first priod and very rare to find Portrait face .

A stunning Bebe of the first period from around 1878 and era of " Gold Medal" award at the Paris Exposition produced only short time at this type ! Has very delicate pale pressed bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing lovely silk costume with bonnet !!

She has finest quality of pale pressed bisque socke...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1431080 (stock #809)

Very beautiful rare French Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier .... France circa 1880 of first period , has generally excellent complete original condition with gorgeous spiral threading eyes enhance the delicately flawless bisque and painting complexion . Original body with metal hands and wearing stunning antique clothing.

She is a very beautiful early and rare French doll with finest and best quality bisque socket head with cute plump rounded face , wonderful blue glass paperweight ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1133227 (stock #22B3 368)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) oil on canvas landscape painting of a Stream in Winter. Size: 30 inches x 36 inches. Excellent condition. Circa 1950s-60s. Signed lower left. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and painted in Cape Ann, Maine and then from 1943 in Vermont where he is known for his landscape paintings, and most especially for his winter scenes. He was friends with his contemporaries, John Carlson, Emile Gruppe and Aldro Hibbard. He studied at the prestigi...