All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1411464
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Snow at Hinuma Swamp, Mito" ("Snow at Hi Marsh, Mito") 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 upper right side of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 10 3/8" x 15 3/4" (image size: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4")...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 2000 item #1411448
Designed by Max Ernst (1891-1976) and crafted in Murano Venice, this tile measures 7 5'8" x 6 3/8" and is roughly 7/8" thick. The glass is clear, with a greenish tint, and has iridescent tints over some of the surface, with gold showing up in recessed areas. It is signed M Ernst in the lower left corner and is inscribed on the back: "Natale 1997, Auguri Gregory, Egidio Constantini, Venezia"...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1411447
Large late Meiji to Taisho period Japanese Arita porcelain cylindrical form hibachi decorated in underglaze blue, white, and celadon with mirrors and auspicious symbols. Scattered bisque incised signature seals accent the decoration. 12 1/4" high x 17" diameter. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. From the collection of an elderly woman in Sun City West, Arizona.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1411400 (stock #190611)
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The necklace has a width of one inch wide and 5mm thick. This beauty is fluid in it's motion with a length of 17.25 inches long. The weight is 304 grams of almost pure silver which is visual as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension. . When worn everyone around you will recognize that this is a very special necklace and not an ordinary chain...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411379 (stock #671)
Rre to find early Jules Steiner " Figure B " bisque Bebe about 16 "( 41 cm ) with rare rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale pressed bisque quality and excellent painting . Very cute smiling expression at her open mouth with two row of porcelain teeth , original Steiner body with short plump fingers and wearing original antique lovely costume with bonnet !! She is one of the most beautiful and childlike rounded face Bebe by Steiner , look´s very cute and has pale pressed bisque...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411378 (stock #670)
Beautiful gentle expression French Bebe Bru Jne ... size 12 ( 27 " / 69 cm ) having outstanding quality of sculpting and creamy bisque , childlike face expression .... original wig and body at all complete excellent condition from France around 1890.... An pretty Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru .....
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1411345
Tibetan thangka depicting Amitayus, the Buddha of Longevity, seated cross-legged on a variegated lotus throne with hands in the lap in dhyana mudra holding the pot of amṛta, the nectar of immortality. A halo surrounded by flowers is behind the figure and green mountains and water are in the background...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1411223
Chinese wedding lamp of articulated porcelain, in two sections, hexagonal in shape with flared and tiered top. Measures 9 3/4" high, and roughly 4 1/2" wide. Each pierced panel has a round section with a scene depicting people in various activities, some with two figures. The entire surface is painted with soft color enamels, in turquoise blue, yellow, rose, green, orange, brown and black. Floral and foliate designs cover the turquoise and yellow backgrounds, all done with good detail. The ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411222
Porcelain panel with 7 women in landscape with pagoda and trees, measures 12" x 9" (panel size), frame is 13 1/4" x 10 1/4". Varnished wood frame in bamboo style, with hardboard or masonite backing. The scene depicts 7 young women next to a pagoda and fence, with grass and other foliage throughout...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411221
Blue and white porcelain dish or plate, Canton ware, measures 10 1/2" in diameter. Dating to mid 19th century, these wares were made primarily between 1820 and 1880, with many shipped to European countries and the US. On each side are notches, one of which is open and contains the place where hot water was poured, and the liquid inside kept the food in the plate warm. Decorated with the classic designs, which became known as Blue Willow in western countries, the plate has several borders, all...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1411210 (stock #419)
A large Chinese two handled vase decorated in famille verte enamels with birds amongst flowering peony & rocks. The decorated neck with iron red modelled elephants' head handles. The base with an apocryphal six character iron red mark of the Kangxi emperor.

Age: Mid 19th century

Size: 14-1/2" high by 14-1/2" diameter

Condition: Good condition, no breaks and or cracks
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411199 (stock #669)
Offered in the finest doll boutiques in Paris at around 1860 ... like Huret shop or Giroux was this lovely bombe shaped poupee necessaire bag a special accessory for the early fashion doll´s like Huret , Rohmer , Blampoix ....... It´s now a rare found and still a treasure for an early French poupee...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1411172 (stock #190111)
In 1952 award winning Sigi Pineda opened his own shop in Taxco. These pieces marked and numbered Plateros (enough of the mark is there for easy identification) are some of his best designs. This rare marking did not last long as he soon changed the name of his shop to Sigi. The drop is 4 inches across and 3.25 inches tall from the sides. The pectoral takes sweeps and swirls so it is measured with the highest point. The entire necklace is hand chased...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1411149
Spratling used the jaguar in several designs including his iconic Double Jaguar necklace and his large brooches both in amethyst and tortoise. This unusual bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/8" high and weighs 101 grams. Each of the hand hammered, curved discs carry an applied repousse jaguar with half dome ball. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. A three link version of this bracelet is pictured on p. 25 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411054 (stock #WN221)
A rare Buddhist temple banner composed of a central ruyi shaped panel and three suspending streamers with pointed ends and tassels. Made of Chinese Late-Ming and Qing gold brocaded and tapestry silks showing dragons and floral decoration. The top panel is cardboard reinforced and having a seal on the backside...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1411010 (stock #TR1051)
This vintage 1960-s heart shaped onyx ring is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The heart shaped onyx is decorated by a single cut diamond set in a white gold heart in the center of the onyx. The top of the ring measures 5/8” high and ½” wide. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #1410912
This ring contains a round micro mosaic in black onyx or marble, of a white dove flying with an olive branch. The gold setting is very creative, a gold wire wound around the stone, raised above the band, which is doubled and held with additional wrapping. One of the gold wire strands is twisted, most are square and untwisted. The band measures size 6, and the ring sits high over the finger. Such micro mosaic jewelry has a long history, from ancient times, and became very popular during the G...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1410909
Properly signed FD for Fred Davis this is a 2in. tall, striking bracelet. Solid, thick, heavy and 7.5in. long with the shield shape glowing from higher than 925 silver. You do not see this extra large size very often so this is a rare opportunity to add to your collection. 86 grams of masterful workmanship I love to see the hand hammering on the underneath from it's making. Goes with anything you wear. Some tarnish and reflection in some of the photos. No damage or flaws. Collector and museum qu...