All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1338375
Pair of fascinating and well modeled Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period soft-paste creamy white crackle glazed porcelain zodiac figures depicting a monkey and dog, both dressed in clothing and wearing boots, seated on high backed armchairs. The monkey holds a peach in one hand. Custom wood stands. 18th century. Each measures about 7” high (excluding stands). The figures have old repairs and recent fine quality restorations and are very stable...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1338355 (stock #163007)
We have a very special William Spratling early casa belles and amethyst necklace. Properly hallmarked as shown and 18 in. long. It has a height of 1.25in. and displays a strong presence. This is a rare piece of old Mexican silver and it is very difficult to find one with the proper number of 3 casa belles in between the amethyst that conforms to William Spratlings standards of this design. These hand made casa belles are extremely difficult to reproduce...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1338330 (stock #HP/GH698)
a wonderful ghurra with two small protectors carved in the pole supporting the house on top;. Very old black patina H 27 cm, Wide 10 cm, Thickness5 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1338293 (stock #Lot1107)
A very rare Jianyang temmoko bowl was in unique firing effects.

Perfect condition.

Width: 12.3cm.

Date: Song Dynasty, 12th Century.

A custom-made cotton box is included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1338279 (stock #3577)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, ebony and leather rope necklace

Mid 20th century

Pendant - 5 5/8" x 2 1/2"

Neck chain 24" long and adjustable

Weight - 26 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1338260 (stock #40I0 100)
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949) - Deep Snow. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left and dated 1922. Canvas size: 22 inches x 18 inches. Deep snow is virtually obscuring the split rail fence in this dramatic Vermont winter landscape painting. Deep blue shadows fill a narrow ravine, while the dark green outlines of solitary evergreens provide a stark contrast to the blanket of white. Arthur Wilder is perhaps best known as a painter of snow...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1338258 (stock #40I39 100)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Farm in Autumn. Oil on linen canvas. Circa 1960's. Painting size: 24 inches X 30 inches. Signed by the artist in lower left. A striking example of Thomas Curtin's landscape painting - a northern Vermont farm and barns nestled in the hills of the Green Mountains during the peak of the fall foliage season. Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He studied at the prestigious National Academy of Design and Art Students League, both in New York City...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1338062 (stock #HP/GH693)
A fine churning rod showing a sitting protector with the hands joined, obvious signs of use age is estimated around mid 20th,H 24 cm , presented on an iron stand More information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1338017
Wonderful, rare 950 silver cuff with 2 intricately carved citrines by Roberto or Haroldo Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style that they created. These Brazilian brothers were particularly known for their use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted. These stones pop on the Modernist, industrial design of the base of the bracelet and fit perfectly into the opening of the two squares...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1338008
Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1337986
Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1337985
Chinese late Qing dynasty to early Republic period Album of Beijing Customs from the Zhou Peichun Studios (also referred to as Chou Pai Chuen and Chou P’ei-ch’un) consisting of seventeen leaves of ink and gouache color on pith paper export paintings. Each painting illustrates five to seven Beijing shop signs, each with an accompanying Chinese description. Each leaf holds a red Zhou Peichun seal...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1337772 (stock #565)
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Very beautiful romantic look Bebe silk costume with hand embroidery lace bonnet , one of a kind which would fit perfect for your French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm )

Most hand sewn one of a kind silk dress of pretty pale pink silk and lace strips with lace ruffled collar at upper part of front and back . Ornate with silk ruffled trim and nice creamy silk bow at both sides .

The dress has long puff sleeves with lace ruffled wrist and a gorgeous sk...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1337704 (stock #SK 972)
A tinned copper tea pot with etched decoration of birds among tendrils, Persian or Central Asian. The lid with brass knob. Condition: tin plating worn, some tiny dents. Dimension: 16.5 cm high, 22 cm long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1337665 (stock #NEO - 001)
A miniature neolithic pottery jar with fishnet pattern and outlined in black separated by fields of X patterns. Attached to the rim are two lug handles. Age:Hongshan Culture, 2nd half to 3rd millennium BC. Size: H. 9cm. Rim Radius 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Few chips from age.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940 item #1337652 (stock #HP/Ma692)
Superb carving work figuring a Raktsatsa (devil) masks, few old wounds, hard wood, old reddish color, from the first half of the 20th H 25 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1337642 (stock #7370)
A Finberg Mfg. Co. curb link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890-1900 era. This 14-5/8" man's accessory has a large springring clasp and a swivel which is stamped FINBERG MFG. CO.. The gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have sl...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1337640 (stock #7368)
A Forstner hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. This 3/4" wide Forstner bracelet measures 2-3/8" across the interior, it has engraving on one side and it has never been monogrammed. It is stamped FORSTNER STERLING, it has a box clasp and it has a two loops for a (now missing) safety chain. It weighs 28.0 grams and it is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of the chain and some shallow denting on the undec...