This stylish 14Kt white gold cultured pearl and diamond ring is centered by a 7 millimeter high luster cultured pearl. The pearl is flanked on either side by six full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all twelve diamonds is 0.20Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
A stunner of a ring is this early 20th century 14Kt yellow gold and diamond ring. The 0.51Ct great quality brilliant cut diamond is held in a six prong buttercup setting. The diamond is encircled by royal blue flower shaped enamel that follows through on either side of the shank. The enamel shows some wear; otherwise the ring is in great condition. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
This pair of diamond cluster earrings is set in 14K white gold, with post and push-backs. Each earring is set with seven good quality brilliant cut diamonds. The way the diamonds are set, will give you the impression that you looking at a pair of large solitary diamond studs. The approximate total weight of all fourteen diamonds is 1.0Ct. The diameter of the earrings is 7.5 millimeters, which corresponds with and gives the appearance of a 1.5Ct diamond.
An exquisite 17th-18th c. rendition of Suiten (vedic Varuna) rising over tempestuous waves. Pigment on silk, The scroll is 59.2 x 167.5 cm (23-1/2 x 66 inches). It has been fully remounted, in an antique silk retaining the original brass rollers.
One of the oldest gods, Varuna is associated with a Serpent (Makara) as his vehicle and a noose as his weapon...
Very beautiful rare early Jules Steiner series A Bebe with early rounded and plump facial modeling of best bisque quality and excellent painting ...
This is a classic 14Kt yellow gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster ring. The center stone is a 7 X 5 millimeter natural oval faceted blue sapphire that has the approximate weight of 1.0Ct. The center stone is encircled by sixteen brilliant cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.25Ct. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
This 14Kt white gold, diamond and south sea pearl pendant is set with twenty six diamonds and a 12.5 millimeter gray south sea pearl. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.25Ct. The full length of the pendant is 1 3/8 “.
A pair of Kinsai Tokkuri on red ground by Eiraku Zengoro from his Kutani kiln dating from the late 19th or early 20th centuries enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Complete with lids, they are 5 inches (13 cm) tall each and in excellent condition.
This bold, eye catching sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 120 grams, the piece has a wearable interior length of 6 1/2". It's 1" wide rising to 3/8" high on the wrist. In beautiful vintage condition with a soft, aged patina. No dents or dings. Both hinge & clasp are in fine working order. Fully hallmarked. Antonio designs are included in several permanent museum collections including LACMA.
Birds in white plumage decorate the shadowed raw clay of this vase by Miyagawa Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 21.5 cm (8-1/2 inches) tall, 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth generation head of the Kyoto pottery family Miyagawa Chozo...
An original 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree ring is enhanced by an approximately 0.25Ct round diamond set in the hexagonal center. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
A very pretty 14Kt yellow gold filigree flower bracelet from the 1920-s, has a wider center design which is set with three single-cut diamonds. The total weight of the three diamonds is approximately 0.08Ct. The center of the bracelet is ½” wide, the rest is ¼” wide and the length is 6 7/8”.
This unusual 14Kt white gold filigree ring is an elongated hexagonal design with carved quartz crystal and an oval bezel set green syn. emerald in the center. The top of the ring measures 12 X 21 millimeters. The ring is a size 8 and it can easily be sized.
Outstanding rare larger model of Bru Bebe from " Golden Age of House of Bru " in size 11 .......
Very beautiful and rare small size 2 all original Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru ..... France circa 1885-88 ......
This large ceramic rooster (16 1/4")is the work of Edwin Meaders (1921-2015) of the famous Meader family of potters and artists from White County Georgia.
John Meader founded the workshop in 1893, primarily making utilitarian jugs, crocks, and other functional items. Cheever and Arie Meaders continued the work, making both utilitarian objects and creating artworks in the shape of animals, birds, and face jugs...
The dreamlike quality which gave Taisho period art its unique flavor is readily apparent in this sumptuous composition by Kido Soi featuring long tailed birds along a tumbling stream. Pigment on silk mounted on applied gold flake in a silk border with a red lacquer wooden frame consistent with the era. It is signed in gold, Shunyo, the name used by Kido Soi in his youth, placing the screen easily before 1930...
Very beautiful French Bebe by Denamur in cabinet size about 16" ( 41 cm without bonnet ) with rare childlike expression of pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has very good bisque quality and painting with fine details . She has wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rose blushed eye shadow , fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Closed mouth with shaded and outlined full lips with defined space , soft rosy cheeks ...
This 14Kt white gold openwork pendant is centered by a 6X8 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire. The weight of the sapphire is approximately 1.25Ct. Around the sapphire there are ten round tanzanites set in prong settings. The outer frame is set with forty-one single cut diamonds. The pendant measures 7/8” high and ½” wide, and comes on an 18”long 14Kt white gold chain.
A misshapen bowl excavated and assembled from several pieces using the kintsugi gold technique. Originally a kiln flaw, it was likely destroyed after creation, later to be excavated and assembled as was popular in the later Edo period. Misshapen,and with a large kutsuki on one side, it is 4 x 5 x 3 inches (10 x 12.5 x 8 cm) and comes in a wooden box.
Very nice all original French 19th. century candy container doll " [[ boite a bon-bons ]] " about circa 8" ( 20 cm ) in all original condition with bisque head of very nice and pale quality , has blue inset glass eyes with fine painted lashes and single brows...
A bizarre pottery mass of two tea bowls and a stand fused together after collapsing in the kiln some four hundred years ago. It is 17 x 13 x 11 cm (6-1/2 x 5 x 4-1/2 inches). There is something to be said here about best laid plans. All the potters craft and experience and yet nature intervenes, creating this vitrified sculpture for later generations to contemplate.
A quite large Chinese silk purse with outstanding embroidery. One side showing a deer looking at a crane on a pine, on the left four Chinese characters. The other side with a flock of swallows near a flowering tree. Edged with a black and white woven band and a silvery rim, the silk tassels having gold and silver wrapped threads. Silk lining. Condition: faded, small stains, little wear to rim. Dimension: purse: c. 17 cm x 15.5 cm, tassels: c. 18.5 cm long.
A rare okimono from the Kairakuen Kiln of the Tokugawa branch family dating from the early to mid 19th century. The box label attributes these to Eiraku (presumably Hozen, who was tasked with helping to further the ceramic production of the kiln). The rooster is roughly 7 inches tall the same in length (18 cm). Dating from the later Edo period, they come in an old wooden box with a cloth cover and are in excellent condition...
A lovely green celadon Song Dynasty jar. There is some chipping to the rim. High resolution images on request.
An Edwardian sterling silver repousse heart trinket dresser box dated 1901. This late Victorian or early Edwardian vanity box has a high relief or repousse design with flourishes, foliage and crimped edges. It has a gilt interior and a full set of hallmarks for Chester, England 1901. It has the maker's mark for Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. (trading as Jays) and it also has the retailer's mark on the bottom (JAYS 142 144 OXFORD ST. W.)...
This pair of 14Kt white gold and diamond Art Deco style earrings is from the 1960-s. Each earring is set with one brilliant cut diamond in the center and four single cut smaller diamonds around the center stone. The approximate total weight of all ten diamonds is 0.45Ct. The earrings have screw backs, and the diameter of the earrings is 7/16 “.
A 0.25 Ct brilliant cut diamond that has H color and VS1 clarity is set in a 6 prong 14Kt white gold “buttercup “ style pendant setting. The price of the pendant includes a 14Kt white gold 18” cable chain.
. This mask takes advantage of the natural shape and texture of a peculiar piece of wood.Such mask is a potent and direct emanation of mother nature with minimal human interaction. Only the eyes and the mouth openings result from human action. This kind of Mask is sculpted with minimal work taking advantage of natural deformations. The natural material would be tree roots, at least that is the information provided by the sellers...
Bold and striking sterling necklace designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. This necklace is from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. Measuring 15 1/4" end to end, the links are articulated so move and flow freely. The necklace terminates with a threaded screw bolt clasp. It is 3/4" wide and weighs a substantial 137 grams. Signed as shown. A very unusual and spectacular Danish Modernist design.
Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States...
Rare to find and very beautiful late 19th. century French miniature sleigh with luxury hand painted cupid romantic scenes all around , a perfect display piece for tiny Bebe or Mignonette and in condition as is !
Around 7" ( 19 cm ) bronze framed sleigh with rich gold finish and elaborate front crest supports a very beautifully scroll side carriage bed with rest of original silk and velvet upholstery . It has light metal sides that are richly hand painted with very beautiful ...
A rare pair Chinese chair strips with the typical four register design, showing bamboo, lingzhi fungus and scholar rocks. The ground fabric is a steel blue silk with black silk embroidery in satin stitch and little Peking knot. Trimmed with gold-wrapped thread border, cotton lining. Condition: good used condition - no restauration, particularly one cover with more traces of usage. Wear and missing threads to the embroidery, few tiny stains, the borders partially with lost gold and one edge with ...
What an incredible old signed Los Castillo necklace! This is the only one I have ever seen. The height is 1.25in. at it's tallest point. Showing quality with rivots and a weight of 136 grams this necklace is a true collector treasure. The wearable length is 17 inches and is without any damage of any kind. The necklace is a Margot design when married to Antonio Castillo. The hallmark is the old linear mark, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Veins of green Kai-yu meander over the body of this spectacular example of Edo period Tamba Pottery capping rich red clay rising from an abrupt base. A few bubbles in the clay reveal character about the torso, the lip powerfully rendered over the shoulder, which slumps to one side like some haggard but still proud old soldier. Four looping handles (mimi) would allow the lid to be tied down. Between two a drip from the roof of the kiln has adhered to the clay forming a point of interest. Ret...
Rare early French porcelain Poupee with beautiful expression having lustrous patina of complexion with dramatic blue eyes , rare body style with outstanding sculpting of porcelain hands and rare porcelain bare feet . Wearing very beautiful antique enfantin clothing of same period ......... France circa 1855 / 58
This pretty 16" ( 42 cm ) fashion doll comes from the same time era like an Huret poupee and she is an rare found with her pretty porcelain limbs and she has an fine pi...
This unique size rhodochrosite heart pendent has a 14Kt yellow gold bail. The width of the heart is 1 ½” and the height including the bail is 2”.
Victorian and Edwardian styles are combined in the design of this great antique18Kt pink and white gold diamond ring. The hexagonal onyx on top is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct diamond. The openwork filigree frame is decorated by six rose-diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized.
This pair of very stylish 18Kt yellow and white gold flower earrings are set with two brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.25Ct. The earrings have leaver backs, and the diameter is 12 millimeter (just under ½”).
Most beautiful and rare to find French Bisque Bebe called " Bebe de Paris " by Rabery et Delphieu with fine delicate complexion and generally excellent condition ! An rare early Bebe from around 1880 / 83 with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , original wig , body and superb costume !!
The lovely " Bebe de Paris" was a special series of French Bebe´s by Rabery et Delphieu for this the pressed bisque head`s comes from Gaultier special made for the Rabery factory .....
A beautiful nineteen century woven temple carpet with nice design. The center pattern features 3 large multi-colored abstract florals against a black background that is surrounded by a blue & white keyfret design frame. The center florals include stylized lingzhi fungus combined in the design. The outer edge features abstract cloud and water patterns. These designs symbolize longevity, fertility and good luck.
Size: L.163cm. W. 85cm. (5.4ft X 2.19ft)
Condition: no repairs.
Childlike 25 " ( 64 cm ) antique incised DEP market Bisque Bebe from Jumeau .... has Jumeau stamp on head and typical French body .... with pretty bisque socket head and wonderful large blue glass sleep eyes with fine painted lashes. Dark eyeliner and fine modeled and painted feathered brows . Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips. She has funny chin dimple and pierced ears , pretty blonde human hair wig mark 11 and original French composition and excellent co...
A large Tibetan Temple prayer carpet with two dragons, each chasing it's elusive pearl.
Size: L. 163 cm. W. 88cm.
Condition. No repairs. Very good for it's age.
Very beautiful 15" ( 38 cm ) French Poupee with expressive features , choice bisque and painting , beautiful wood body and exquisite antique wearing .in silk and wool costume . All around an marvelous French Poupee in all perfect condition and special body style with pretty bisque arms and hands ......
She has best quality of bisque and painting pressed swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate. Different facial with beautiful deep blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest ...
You are viewing a William Spratling 1st phase signed bracelet he named the crowned pyramid. This is a super thick and heavy constructed treasure. The height of the design is 15/16th or shall we say one inch? The weight is 66 grams. The length is 7 inches. No damage or repairs. There are specs of patina and shadows in the pictures. Lays great on the wrist and carries a presence to remember.
Very nice all hand sewn French Poupee enfantin gown , of pretty cream silk patterned light green and lavender flowers and fine decorate with silk tulle and matching silk hand made dentate trim at front , sleeves , front of skirt and skirt hem as well !!
Has rounded neckline and pretty pagoda sleeves with white wrist , fitted pointed waist and lovely decoration of hand made lavender silk rosettes at front of the dress. It has enfantin style skirt , box pleated at waist and cl...
A Forstner sterling silver double link charm bracelet with 13 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 3/8" wide double oval link with twist bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop; it is stamped with the Forstner mark and STER. The charms include: 4 leaf clover, maple leaf in wreath (hole in center for missing rhinestone or pearl), glass emerald stone (some loss to foil backing on the stone), Quebec map (enamel), Gemini, airplane, Mother in heart, A Date To Remember (inscribed UNCLE WIL...
A superb giant brooch hallmarked Matl Salas MS-12. It is equipped to hang as a pendant also but I use these large brooches to put shawls or other open duster designs together so as not to slip or fall off. This is 3in. x 4in. in stature. The repousse is very puffy and deeply carved with skill on the top. The pin is strong and will hold to tapestry weighted fabrics. The patina is naturally dark. No damage or repairs. A beautiful thing...
A radical ink landscape by legendary artist Fukuda Kodojin. Ink on paper in a green silk patterned border set in beige with wood rollers. It is 13 x 70 inches (33 x 178 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Fukuda Kodojin (1865-1944) an eccentric self taught artist, his status as a poet, calligrapher and literati artist has reached legendary status. Born at a time of great change (4 years before the final fall of the Edo Government), he lived through the westernization of Meiji, Taisho Dem...
Rare 16 " ( 41 cm ) Bebe by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1885 with rare to find head mark 7 X ( artist check mark ) , has very beautiful deep modeling and expression , a gorgeous face with splendid blue spiral eyes and light-coloured pale pressed bisque from wonderful and best quality !! Original mohair wig and lose ball body with Jumeau mark , wearing pretty antique clothing of hand made pique bustle dress with fine soutache trim decoration , lovely rich set of under garment , fine straw bon...
Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling earrings no. 124 designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Beautiful oval shaped dangles featuring a wrapped silver embellishment along the bottom. These are screw backs and measure 2" long and 1" wide. They are in fine vintage condition and signed as shown.
Signed with the old linear mark for design # 365 Los Castillo. This large 3.5in. x 3.5in, thick, silver dragon is iconic for it's detail and quality workmanship to Los Castillo collectors. The heavy open backed repousse shows a very early work. The 4th row of the hallmark says MADE IN MEXICO as you can see in the hands clearly. The patina is a natural, very dark color adding beauty to the carving on the top side of this brooch. We do not see this design often so make this a treasure you put in y...
Charming antique Chinese Child's silk top from Qing Dynasty.
Manchu style "cross body" closure with side "tie"
Embroidered both front and back with images using satin stitch embroidery outlined with couching stitch metallic wrapped thread
good condition...no stains, no rips,..
piece spans 27 inches wide and 16 inches top to bottom
Honda Tenjo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seven Great Men. Ink on paper in a superlative silk mounting with ivory rollers (they will be changed if exporting). It is 26 x 85-1/2 inches (66.5 x 217 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Honda Tenjo (1867-1946), born in Tokyo, initially studied western painting for five years under Kondo Katsumi before moving to Nihonga under Kano Hogai. Along with Okakura Shusui and Oka Fuho was to be called the four pillars of the Hogai Studio...
A most exciting find, a scroll by five of the greatest scholar-painters of the Meiji period, Tanomura Chokunyu, Suzuki Hyakunen, Tomioka Tessai, Nyoi Sanjin and Yamanaka Shinten-o; all of whom resided in Kyoto during the Meiji period. Ink on paper in a brown cloth border befitting the Daoist figures. It comes in an annotated by by Tessai from 1911. The scroll is 29-1/4 x 75-1/2 inches (74 x 192 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Nyoi Sanjin (Tani Tetsuomi, 1822-1905) was born the son o...
A museum quality work by 19th century great Oda Kaisen featuring vines burgeoning with ripe fruit under the epitaph “Painted on a muggy date (possibly “by moonlight” as the term keigetsu refers) in 1840”. Ink on silk in brass colored Satin patterned with tendrils of mist and featuring white piping in the Mincho style and ivory rollers typical of literati painting of the 19th century. It is 18-3/4 x 72-3/4 inches (47.5 x 184.5 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Oda Kaisen (1785-1...
Stephen Burr Necklace
Brass
1970's
Inner circumference - 14 1/2"
Central element - 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 53 grams
Etched script signature on verso
Excellent vintage condition
A Rogers 7 piece silver plated tea service set with a tip kettle from the 1950s. This nice quality set is signed (Eagle)WmROGERS(star) E.P COPPER LEAD MOUNTS and it consists of the 6-3/8" across the handles and 5-3/4" tall covered sugar bowl, the 5-1/2" across from spout to handle creamer or cream jug, the 10-5/8" tall coffee pot, the 10" tall teapot and the 3-3/4" across and 3-1/2" tall spooner (or extra open sugar bowl). Also included is the three piece 14-1/8" tall hot water tilt kettle com...
This Ledesma set absolutely shines in the light with a golden hue. The coloration of all stones is black with no direct light on them. The stone work is masterful and the silver is silky to the hand. The necklace weighs 68 grams and has a wearability of 17.5in. Each piece in the drop is .75 inch long. The necklace is hallmarked appropriately as shown and is collector quality. No damage or repairs
Very cute little Darling Bebe DEP size 1..... 10,5 " ( 27 cm ) in all perfect original condition , very gentle features with lovely painting , has exemplary sculpting and very beautiful bisque . All original body with SFBJ label and lovely antique clothing , preserved included other home made clothing in a nice trunk with trousseau !!
All perfect bisque socket head with rounded face and beautiful blue glass sleep eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted and mohair lashes ...
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