This is a spectacular sterling and green stone necklace and bracelet by Felipe Martinez. His workshop , Piedra Y Plata, opened in 1950, was considered by his peers to be one of the best silver shops in Taxco. His stone setting skills were stellar and the stones he used were always of exceptional quality as exemplified by this set. The necklace measures 15 1/2" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 140 grams. The bracelet measures 7" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 71 grams...
Restored leather club chairs from France. Round-back style; originally circa 1940's.
Dimensions: 36" deep, 32" high, 40" wide, 22" seat depth
A good Qing first half of 19th century blue and white big bowl for Vietnamese court / market (blue de hue) Nguyen dynasty, rounded side with deep center and unglazed foot ring, bowl decorated with good under glaze blue of dragon among the cloud, very good quality drawing.
Bowl is in perfect condition, no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 30 cm diameter.
Reference: Please read Arts of Asia magazine May - June 1993 page 107 - 120.
A Yuan dynasty 14th century longquan celadon big bowl, stone ware with rounded side and globular body, unglazed foot ring covered with deep green glaze, bowl is excavated from Palembang Sumatra, still in good condition with minor glaze degradation.
Bowl is in perfect condition, no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 18 cm diameter at widest point, 11 cm height.
A huge Qing dynasty Guangxu mark and period blue and white bowl, rounded side with deep center decorated with under glaze blue of landscape, mountain, trees, house, and one ship on the lake, there is Chinese inscription "Da Qing Guo Guangxu Jin chen Fujian Dehua Zhao" (Guangxu period made in the year of Jin Chen in Fujian Dehua).
Bowl is in perfect condition, no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration, slightly warped.
Size: 39 cm diameter.
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An English figural centerpiece epergne with intertwined palm trees and antlered stag, unmarked but possibly by Elkington & Co. Circa 1865. There are three candelabra arms and a fourth central light that converts to hold a glass, trumpet shaped flower vase. Wonderful detailing and in very good overall condition, but with minor solder repairs to several of the fronds, some bent, and with a couple of frond tips missing...
"Deserted Station" watercolor painting by Frederick Clay Bartlett, Jr. (American, 1907-1955). Signed lower right and dated Sept. 1942. Clay Bartlett was a Vermont artist with a residence in Manchester, VT. He was a member of the Southern Vermont Artists from 1934-1951. This painting depicts an abandoned railway station with its shutters closed and with a stationary train on the adjacent tracks. Size: 13" x 19" (sight). Excellent condition.
Inviting dark caramel color on this beautiful pair of restored French club chairs. Originally circa 1940's. Dimensions: 38" deep, 32" high, 36" wide, 22" seat depth
A rare Northern Song dynasty 10th - 12th century celadon large dish, stone ware dish decorated with craved of flower and flying bird or phoenix in the center, dish covered with grayish green glaze, possibly products of Shaanxi or Zhejiang.
Dish is in good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor glaze degradation.
Size: 28 cm diameter.
A good Yuan dynasty 14th century double gourd qingbai ewer, this ewer decorated with dragon shape handle and covered with milky white glaze.
Ewer is in good condition with damage at the upper part re-attach / restored no missing part complete, handle and spout still original.
Size: 11.5 cm height.
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A finely painted famille rose water pot or small brushpot depicting figures in a continuous garden landscape. There is an indistinct iron red seal mark to the base. Condition - very good...
Wonderful pair of restored French leather club chairs; originally circa 1940's. Dimensions: 34" deep, 32" high; 35" wide; 20" seat depth
Classic French leather clubchair single with mustache back. All original condition; circa 1940's. Dimensions: 37" deep, 32" high, 38" wide, 23" seat depth
Wonderful pair of dark chocolate restored leather club chairs from France. Originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather. Super stylish square-back design. Dimensions: 40" deep, 31" high, 33" wide, 23" seat depth.
An Assortment of 16 various stone beads including some jade ones dating from around 2,000 to 1,500 BC. Sizes: See last photo.
Condition: Normal wear.
A good Qing dynasty 19th century Dehua white glaze vase, rounded side with tall neck and two ears, vase decorated with Eight Immortals motif, they are legendaries Daoists: Zhang Guolao, Lu Dongbin, Zhong Liquan, Han Xiangzi, Li Tieguai, Lan Caihe, He Xianhu, and Cao Guoji. This theme was popular in the porcelain in Yuan to Qing dynasty.
Vase is in perfect condition No damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor crackled glaze near the foot ring.
Size: 31 cm height.
Description: A soapstone Guanyin of Qing Dynasty was finely rendered. In a seating posture, the holy deity was holding a scroll in her left hand. On her right lap, a string of rosary was hanging from her right hand. By characteristically carved almond-shaped eyes, the facial features and the reserved pigment, the figure was dated as from 18th century. Height: 12.4cm, Condition: An old restoration was in the neck when an crack line-like stone tissue was subtly revealed across the body...
Qing Dynasty (19th century) Chinese Manchu style robe decorated in embroidered dragons chasing flaming pearls (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) executed in gold-couched thread on a blue silk ground. The eight full-face and profile four-clawed dragons are surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols. The dragon's eyes are accented in black and white. An embroidered panel surrounding the neckline is filled with additional dragons running across the top of waves...