All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1475269 (stock #MB827)
Fine Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Bottle / Vase

This very rare and attractive pottery vase, or bottle, of "yuhuchun" (pear-shaped) form is finely-potted and has a highly polished surface, very smooth to the touch. It has a flared mouth and stands on a fairly sturdy flared foot. In places on the surface there is a silvery-blueish "metallic" sheen, a result of long burial. Simply exquisite !

Height 23 cm (9 inches)...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #549318 (stock #0054)
This is an attractive 18th century Chinese blue and white small vase. It was decorated with lotus scrolls within plantain leaf borders. It is in pristine condition. Dating: 18th century; Height: 5.1 inches; max. diameter: 2.5 inches; Condition: pristine.
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 ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #521244 (stock #lot193)
Description: A big wood plank was originated from an old traditional Chinese architecture. Decorated with high-relief carvings of scenes as scholars, goats, monkeys and trouts, this wood tablet was looped for hanging. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th Century) Material: Camphor wood. Length: 100cm Height: 45cm Depth: 8cm Condition: Basically in good condition but with some old restorations on the faces of the figures.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #986816 (stock #296)
George Bacon Wood fishing dory on the beach oil on board signed lower left. This painting was exhibited at the Salmagundi Club in New York in 1897. In excellent condition measuring Approx. 7 x 9 with liner 8 x 10 inches. overall size 12 x 14. Biography, George B. Wood, Jr. was born into a Quaker family in Philadelphia on January 6, 1832. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Christian Schussele and probably saw the Exhibition of English Art there in February 1858...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1139518 (stock #103)
Rare and precious butterscotch amber necklace 30 inches
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1314860 (stock #346)

Well working and all original antique French musical automaton from France circa 1885 by Gustav Vichy in wonderful appearance and generally excellent original condition.

Some of the pretty automatons by Vichy has beautiful modeled platforms and so also this pretty one...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1350548 (stock #595ad)
This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand. The backing over the table contains other French and royal insignia, including a shield and crown. The sculpture is cast in three sections, with some welding evident on the back. It measures 16" high x 17" wide, and is 6 1/2" deep. The casting is fine and well detailed, and there are no losses or cracks to the bronze...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #569701 (stock #T 1503)
SOLD. Maybe unsigned F & B Foster & Bailey silver double black enamel filled bracelet stamped STERLING showing five 9mm bezel set "cat's eye" looking blue poured glass cabochons. Measuring 7 1/4" end to end slightly less when the hidden push V box clasp is engaged. Very nice vintage condition and all enamel is perfect. SOLD, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1442659
Rarely encountered Japanese pencil-signed limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tokuriki Tomikichiro (1902-2000) titled “Loquat Tree” dating circa 1950. The white title is set against the cobalt blue background at the upper right. The print is pencil signed "T. Tokuriki" and numbered 11/200 at the bottom. Narrow format print measuring 16” x 7” (paper); image: 15” x 4 7/8.” Very good color and overall condition with large margins...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #449017
A rare and beautiful sterling and onyx cuff by William Spratling. Magnificent worn with either the onyx centered scrolls in the front or the large diamond shape panel in the front. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the diamond shape area and tapers to 3/4" at the scrolls. It weighs 72 grams and is not adjustable. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked with the WS mark and eagle 30 dating it 1964-67...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1430114 (stock #798)

WhenDreamsComeTrue Doll Shop are offered not often a German doll but today we have a especially cute example size 14 (( 21 " / 54 cm )) all perfect Kestner girl , has very lovely expression and pale bisque with splendid amber brown glas sleep eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1318356
Chinese Qing dynasty silk painted and embroidered panel finely rendered with a scene of an official and attendant on horseback passing traditional buildings set among clouds, rockery, and pine. Ink and color wash in "qing lu" (blue-green) colors provide accents and detail. The scene describes a Tang story of travelers heading to the 60th birthday celebration of a high official...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #364916 (stock #BA444)
Measuring 3 /12 inches high x 5 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep, this early 1950’s, USA-made, plastic, Yellow Aunt Jemima Recipe Box has seen some use but remains quite visually striking and in very good condition!

Manufactured by FOSTA Products, this highly sought after piece of Black Memorabilia shows some wear to the gold lettered word, “RECIPES”, although the majority of the paint remains intact. Small paint rubs are present here and there on Aunt Jemima’s face as seen in photos...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1144262 (stock #felipemartne)
This is a Stunning Felipe Martinez Necklace and with a filigree inset a top a black niello background and rimmed with more sterling giving it more dimension. The beads are repousse and the necklace is 1 1/4in. tall and .75 at the widest. The weight of the necklace is 80.1 grams...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #589374 (stock #lot235)
Description: A beautiful and elegant jade pendant was carved in Chinese chrysanthemum's shape. By six petals, the pistil was skillfully and intriguingly carved with a movable jade ring in the middle. The jade pendant was in Houtien quality and in greenish tint. With mature double-side craftmanship, this mid-Qing period's piece can be added to your precious jade collections. Date: Mid Qing period (18th Century) Width: 5.6cm Depth: 0.65cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1280246
Rare and beautiful silver and copper discs earrings by Hector Aguilar. I am also offering the matching silver and copper discs bracelet which is featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. These earrings are screw backs and measure 1 3/4" long. The graduated discs are 1 1/8" at the widest bottom disc. All of the discs move. These earrings are in fine original condition, weigh 23 grams total and are signed as shown. Terrific on and a wonderful set with the bracelet...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1133227 (stock #22B3 368)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) oil on canvas landscape painting of a Stream in Winter. Size: 30 inches x 36 inches. Excellent condition. Circa 1950s-60s. Signed lower left. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and painted in Cape Ann, Maine and then from 1943 in Vermont where he is known for his landscape paintings, and most especially for his winter scenes. He was friends with his contemporaries, John Carlson, Emile Gruppe and Aldro Hibbard. He studied at the prestigi...