All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #181890 (stock #TCR956)
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A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #181748 (stock #T 524)
Sold. Early Mark for Danecraft, Bracelet Marked: "Sterling" "Fo in C". Early Deco design links with a newer fold over clasp. This sweet bracelet is pictured in one of the jewelry books and is a lighter weight, but perfect for the smaller, daintier wrist at 7" X 3/8" wide. Very nice condition with nicely darkened crevices. Not polished.
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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1900 item #181401 (stock #T 520)
Sold, no price, no info. c. 1870 Victorian Button with Grape Cluster and Leaves Motif. Nice burnishing from age and touch and in very nice condition for age. 15/16" with brass shank and marked in back: "L. C. J. - F" then "Patent". Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #181128 (stock #WA001)
Terrific Blue French Enamelware Saltbox!
This beautiful French Enamelware salt box. circa 1930’s, is in great condition for its age. Measuring approximately 5 inches high (to top of wooden lid) & 9-1/2 inches high in the back, it has a wonderful pale blue speckled pattern. It has a couple of minor dings along the bottom ridge (see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this splendid piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #181094
Rare and magnificent Hector Aguilar 990 silver and obsidian bracelet. This same bracelet, but with malachite stones, is featured on page 24 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Morrill. They date is c. 1940. The round black cabachon stones appear at first glance to be onyx, however in certain light, the greenish, brownish irridescence of the stones can be seen ( see photo #5)and it is clear that they are indeed obsidian. This smashing bracelet is in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 2000 item #181074 (stock #leib2CX)
Unusual piece by Judith Leiber. Gold plated links ride flat around the back of the neck and that presents a striking effect. The necklace be worn with the long part in the front or in the back. Very elegant! 32" total length, 1" wide. Metal tag marked Judith Leiber.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #180967 (stock #TCR951)
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A lovely set of Taisho period studio pottery Tokkuri sake decanters; the very thin walls made of fine clay covered in earth-toned glassy glaze crackled along drip edges. A bundle of twigs alongside a kindling hearth are painted in iron on the side, with a grinding bowl and pestle of dark clay in raised relief. Along the base of one is the artists stamp reading Hozan. The base diameter is 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and they stand 4-3/4 (12 cm) tall...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180870 (stock #10172)
This is a Bavarian porcelain coffee pot in the EMPRESS pattern, marked Schumann-Bavaria and decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; Mint condition. Measurements: coffee pot, 9 7/8 in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180867 (stock #10171)
This is a pristine Bavarian porcelain tea service in the EMPRESS pattern, variously marked Schumann-Bavaria and hand decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; includes a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar. Mint condition. Measurements: tea pot, 7 _ in. H; creamer, 4 _ in. H; and sugar, 4 _ in. H.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #180552 (stock #10171)
This is a magnificent antique Continental porcelain lattice-handled quadrupled ajour basket that would make a show-stopping table centerpiece; having marks in the style of Meissen Marcolini period with underglaze blue crossed swords above a star and one impressed with number 877. The oval body pierced all over with trelliswork, further enhanced with cartouches and heavily encrusted with detailed applied floral decoration on raised feet modelled as white branches; Condition: Restored...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #180336 (stock #T 511)
SOLD. This has been mailed to Collector. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. Please employ an American buying service to pay with US funds and mail to US address. Described as Jensen esk or even the look of Bernard Hertz. Acquired from the local Boston area Thelma Todd Estate sale of a few years ago. She was born and raised not more than 2 miles from here...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #180335 (stock #MOR946)
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An incredible ivory netsuke of a Hannya devil mask with inlayed eyes. The detail in the Faust like features is absolutely superb. In this case I will let the photographs speak for us. Although not contemporary, this Netsuke dates from the mid 20th century. Due to certain features, we believe it was made in China prior to or during World War II, during Japans occupation (1932-1945). The, inlay in the eyes is consistent with this interpretation and the ivory appears to be of Indian origin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #180324 (stock #T 509 )
Unmarked Unsigned Sweeping Studio Silver 'Safety' Pin with Silvery Gray Art Glass Stone that has been bezel set. Very well executed, a shame it is unmarked, Late Arts Crafts or Danish perhaps? Tests at least 90% silver. Primitive but effective 'diaper', kilt pin stem with nice spring feel to it. Has not been polished. 2.5" long X .5" wide. Were this signed, it would certainly command more than twice this low price.
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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #179998 (stock #maya17JFX)
Beautiful embroidered lace pattern, this Maya resin purse is stunning. Smoky topaz and fresh water pearls are added to the richness of the resin body to make a wonderful, truly collectible purse. 9" wide, 4" high, and 1 3/4" front to back. The chain is 44" and can be detached and worn as a belt or a necklace.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1800 item #179801 (stock #51405)
This is a magnificent pair of Sevres soup bowls, bearing both the date mark for 1771 and a raised gilt crown on the reverse; with shaped gilt rims and decorated with central heraldic crest of fleur de lis, scepters, and crowns surrounded by lush raised gilt foliate swags on a sapphire ground with royal blue accents; excellent condition; 10 1’4" diam.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179799 (stock #05-14-08)
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179793 (stock #5146)
This is a very fine Capo Di Monte dinner plate, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with a polychrome heraldic crest and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 10 5/8" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #179661
A rare, early and beautiful sterling Art Nouveau bracelet by Georg Jensen, Denmark. There are 4 silver cabachons alternating between double links of a leaf type design. One of the silver cabachons is the clasp. There are inscriptions on the backs of 3 of the 4 cabachons- the first says: D.D, the second: NOV.12, the third: 1936. The back of the fourth cabachon, the clasp, has the GJ mark dating from 1915-30, as shown in the photo...