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8 3/8" high Japanese treebark vase decorated on the front with a landscape motif. Tree-bark (Jitaisome Jippo) is a form of ceramic cloisonne in which the colors are done using lacquer rather than enamel. Using lacquer to cover the porcelain jar to resemble treebark, the wires are set into the lacquer to form the designs and the cells are filled with lacquer and polished. This lacquer is not fired. Dates from the Taisho to early Showa period...
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Description: Lovely and finely executed Indian hand made silver dish Decorated with repousse design exhibiting different animals and plants, on the
base showing a bird holding a worm with his beak. This item's measurements are 2"H x 5.5"W x 5"D and in very good condition.
Set of 7 handmade sterling silver buttons and a matching pair of silver cuff links designed and signed (c.1930's). Each of the nine pieces measure 3/4" across. All nine pieces of the set carry the early WS brand. Loops on back in fine condition. No dents or dings to the silver. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.
A Continental parcel gilt silver souvenir demitasse coffee spoon with enameled bowl depicting a view of St. Peter's Square, Rome. Spoon is of unmarked silver with twisted handle and finial with the mitre and crossed keys of the Vatican. Excellent condition. Size: 4.75 inches length.
Silver and enamel souvenir demitasse coffee spoon with enameled bowl, titled - Gibraltar, View of the Rock. German, .800 gilt silver. Circa 1890-1910. Size: 5 inches length. Excellent condition. Marked on back of handle with 800 stamp, 'real silver' and German crown and moon stamp. The view in the bowl portrays the image of the Rock in the background with title, while two steamships are passing in the foreground...
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Variously colored momiji leaves in enamel blow past the under-glazed cobalt lattice of manjirushi on this large bowl by Takahashi Dohachi dating from the first half of the 20th century. The bowl is 21 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm (4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, enclosed in a fine custom made kiri-wood box...
The Kura
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A published set of 10 Zen Scrolls by Jikihara Gyokusei and Shibayama Zenkei showing the 10 stages of enlightenment through the parable of the bull and the ox-herd. Ink on paper in blue silk border with wood rollers. Each scroll measures 44 x 188.5 cm and all are in fine condition but for a few tiny holes in the top of one border (see close-up). The scrolls were photographed in the order taken from the box, and are not necessarily in the correct order in the composite photos...
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Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly,
double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.
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Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly,
single well, 1.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D.Good condition, age wear.
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$125.00
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Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, single well, 2"H x 2"W x 1"D, excellent condition.
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Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, with depress button, snaps firmly, 1-3/4"H x 1-5/8"W x 3/4"D, excellent condition.
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$75.00
$75.00
Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Ink-Well.
Description: Wonderful Victorian era cut glass dipping pen ink-well, 2-1/4"H x 2"W x 2D, very good condition.
One Good Eye Silver
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Early Victoria sterling silver necklace in a design inspired by Mexico's rich pre-Colombian heritage, very comfortable to wear and though true to the "archaeological" style not overwhelming at all.
The carefully hand-crafted links that form it remind me of a similar Margot design but then during those years Taxco was a true melting pot of ideas in which silversmiths reflected off of each other and found inspiration in each other's work...
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Description:
A Huanghuali wood scholar stand was built in a very fine look.
In simple and plain form, the wood stand was preserved with enduring old patina that darken to be nearing as a Zitan piece.
Whatsoever, under close inspection, the characteristics of the rare Huanghuali wood grains and the ghost-eye-like knarl marks were obviously found.
The Huanghuali piece was structured by traditional craftsmanship of tenoned skill without using any metal nails...
A Huanghuali wood scholar stand was built in a very fine look.
In simple and plain form, the wood stand was preserved with enduring old patina that darken to be nearing as a Zitan piece.
Whatsoever, under close inspection, the characteristics of the rare Huanghuali wood grains and the ghost-eye-like knarl marks were obviously found.
The Huanghuali piece was structured by traditional craftsmanship of tenoned skill without using any metal nails...
Rare handmade sterling silver and onyx necklace designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Necklace measures 15 1/2 inches long and 2/3 inch wide at the toes. Comprised of six silver feet each measuring 1 1/4"L along with 6 bezel set onyx stones all on a sterling silver chain. Hook and eye clasp. Hallmarked HUBERT HARMON STERLING MADE IN MEXICO along with Harmons' trademark angel feet and wings...
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A brush pot was made from the hard-quality and very rare Huangyoungmu's root wood.
In intriguing and natural shape, the brush pot was preserved preciously by generations and have obtained the charming honey-brown patina that the ancient wood piece would only get.
It was in perfect condition.
One original hole was down underside. It was for fastening to a possible base...
A brush pot was made from the hard-quality and very rare Huangyoungmu's root wood.
In intriguing and natural shape, the brush pot was preserved preciously by generations and have obtained the charming honey-brown patina that the ancient wood piece would only get.
It was in perfect condition.
One original hole was down underside. It was for fastening to a possible base...
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A bronze stag and rider. The rider a bearded and robed scholar - silver inlay adorning his attire. The deer with inlaid spotting - "splashes" of silver and copper. The two together forming an incense burner. Ca 1800. Overall height 7 in., Stag only height (to highest point) 6 3/16 in.
The censer having been over cleaned at least once in its history. Two hands detached from the rider and missing...
Antiquarian Art Co.
$3500.00
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A beautiful abstract composition oil on paper by Harold Christopher Davies singed lower center and on reverse. a well listed California modernist Provenance is from the estate of the artist and Hoover Gallery of San Francisco. Measuring approx. 24 x 20 inchesA fine example of this artists work. Harold Christopher Davies was a painter with whom art came first and commercialism last. Though he was a remarkably passionate and somewhat prolific artist, he resisted gallery representation until the ...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A fine quality and vintage hand painted Dresden porcelain 3-1/4" tall lidded mustard pot c1900-20. This lovely German porcelain serving piece features ornate and fine hand painted floral groupings in lush colours as well as gold highlights and trim. It features a crowned H Dresden mark from one of the decorating studios (we haven't been able to definitively identify the studio, although possibly it could be an early Franziska Hirsch mark); it is in excellent condition with no chips, crazing, ...
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$1,200.00
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EMILE BAES "SUR LA PLAGE" oil on board, signed lower right in excellent condition.
BELGUIM, C.1935 21.25 X 29 INCHES
Biography
Émile Baes was born in Brussels in either 1879 or 1889. He studied with J. Stallaert at l’Académie des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles. He completed his education with Bonnet and Cabanel in Paris. Baes worked as a painter, illustrator, and writer. He was known for his diverse subject matter including historical paintings, portraits, nudes and landscapes. Most n...
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A fine impressionist painting of a soccer game goal save initialed lower right A.P. Oil on canvas measuring Approx. 36 x 40 in excellent condition framed in a quality gilt frame. Provenance: the estate of the artist.
Biography
SIMONPIETRI, Alfred H. (1916-2001). Painter. Born in Puerto Rico on June 20, 1916. While serving in the Army during World War Two, Simonpietri was in a plane crash. After the war he settled into a home in the Sunset District of San Francisco where he remained until his...
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$675.00
$675.00
Description: Original oil painting of Queen of Wurtemberg, housed in a fine gilt wood frame in which itself is mounted on another dark wood frame. Superbly
done with close attention to every detail. Late 19th to early 20th century, 8.5" x 5.5" (sight) and black frame is 14.5" x 11.5". Good condition and shipping
is FREE within the U.S.
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Description:
A Junyao censer was in lovely size and was thickly applied with moonlight-white glaze on the surface.
Incursions had happened to the glaze in obvious look.
Iridescence condition caused from long time of burial was reflected in the glaze.
It can be a decent and rare piece despite its excavation condition.
Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.
Body Width: 8.4cm, Height: 6.8cm
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A Junyao censer was in lovely size and was thickly applied with moonlight-white glaze on the surface.
Incursions had happened to the glaze in obvious look.
Iridescence condition caused from long time of burial was reflected in the glaze.
It can be a decent and rare piece despite its excavation condition.
Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.
Body Width: 8.4cm, Height: 6.8cm
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
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$195.00
$195.00
Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C.
Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame.
Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.
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Vintage spinach jade bangle bracelet. Sparse engraved decoration on untested silver colored metal joint, clasp and chain. Clasp is somewhat worn but still provides a tight, friction fit. Otherwise good condition. 20th century. Diameter, 3 1/8 in. (inside 2 5/16 in.)
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Ida Sedgwick Proper (1873 - 1957)
Rare original oil on canvas by signed lower right measuring 20 x 24 inches in good all original condition. Provenance: The Grandson of the artist.
Biography
Born in Bonaparte, Iowa, into a Baptist minister family, she attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Then at the Art Student's League in New York, she trained with William Merritt Chase, John Twachtmann, and Frank DuMond. In 1897, she began art studies in Munich and exhibited in European...
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$475.00
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Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
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Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
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$425.00
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Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
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$425.00
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Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 18" x 13.5" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
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Description:
A handled cup was in unique marbled glaze.
In shining brownish tint and darken strips, the cup was delicately mold in very thin wall and was intentionally to copy the metal wares of the periods. It was not uncommon for ceramic production of that periods.
Persian cultures had influenced the Tang's by the flourish trading traffics between the middle and near eastern nations.
Three spur marks were found underside at the flat base when crackles were yielded in the gl...
A handled cup was in unique marbled glaze.
In shining brownish tint and darken strips, the cup was delicately mold in very thin wall and was intentionally to copy the metal wares of the periods. It was not uncommon for ceramic production of that periods.
Persian cultures had influenced the Tang's by the flourish trading traffics between the middle and near eastern nations.
Three spur marks were found underside at the flat base when crackles were yielded in the gl...
Large handmade arts and crafts tin and glass box designed and signed (1930-46)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Box measures 4 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" H. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to glass. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Most often recognized for his beautiful Mexican silver designs Spratlings' early workshop produced his designs in copper, tin, wood and weavings. These pieces are rare as few have survived the years in good condition. Insured shipping included wit...
Handmade 1930's tin double candle holder designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Stands 6"H X 8 1/4". Applied tin rope and leaf trim. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO. Beautiful vintage condition. Best known for his sterling silver designs Spratling's earliest work also included tin, copper, wood and weavings. Arts and crafts in design these pieces are rare as very few have survived the years in good condition. Insured shipping included within the U.S.
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Description:
A bronze sitting Buddha was well cast by well rendered carving craftsmanship.
In very good metal material, the ancient bronze figure was coated with darken patina and reflected with retrospective sheen.
He was preserved in perfect condition only with some casting holes on the back.
He was well depicted in details and showed a grandeur look despite the small size.
An old collection wood box is accompanied.
Date: Tang Dynasty, 8th/9th century.
H...
A bronze sitting Buddha was well cast by well rendered carving craftsmanship.
In very good metal material, the ancient bronze figure was coated with darken patina and reflected with retrospective sheen.
He was preserved in perfect condition only with some casting holes on the back.
He was well depicted in details and showed a grandeur look despite the small size.
An old collection wood box is accompanied.
Date: Tang Dynasty, 8th/9th century.
H...
Cement mortar block print pencil-titled "Poem 71-82" (indicating production in 1971) by Maki Haku (1924-2000). Limited edition print numbered 40/202. Pencil-signed in the lower margin. The artist's square red seal is at the lower left corner of the image. This print features the highly embossed ideographs characteristic of Maki's work. The designs were created by inscribing on wet cement. Paper size: 12"V x 8 3/4"H (image size: 10 1/2"V x 7 1/4"H). Very good overall condition. The top back margi...
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A fine, 20th century Fukagawa Seiji vase. Delicately decorated with bird in branch and lightly colored blossoms all against a pale blue background. Rim crisply defined. Fuji and four character mark inside broad foot ring. Good condition. 9 1/2 inches tall (24.1 cm)