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...
Beautiful drop necklace made from soft coral pink silk cord, cross sectioned shells, and small shells, in the style of the Miriam Haskell jewelry made
during the 1930s and 1940s from natural materials. The silk cord is knotted in an intricate and dramatic draped design. The length can be adjusted by
"buttoning" one of several end strands through the loop at the clasp. A perfect resort or summer look. I am also listing a similar necklace, from the same
estate, in green...
Beautiful bib necklace made from soft green silk cord, small shells, and one centered cross sectioned shell, in the style of the Miriam Haskell jewelry
made during the 1930s and 1940s from natural materials. The silk cord is knotted in an intricate and dramatic fringed design. The length can be adjusted
by "buttoning" one of several end strands through the loop at the clasp. A perfect resort or summer look. I am also listing a similar necklace, from the
same estate, in coral pink...
A good Five dynasty yue yao globular jar, jar decorated with carved lotus petal motif and covered with grayish green glaze.
Jar is in good condition with small flacking glaze near mouth rim, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12.5 cm height.
Original 33rpm LP Record 1966 Burt Bacharach soundtrack recording for the James Bond 007 film Casino Royale featuring 'The Look of Love' sung by Dusty Springfield. In mint condition.
This charming antique purse from Tibet was hand-made to be worn hanging from a waist belt. Lacking ornamentation, is was probably a daily use item to hold coins. A simple endless knot toggle is used for closure. The purse is 3.5 inches at the widest point.
Many of my Tibetan items are "categorized" as Chinese. Most westerners think of Tibetan's as being within the boundary of the current borders of the country known as Tibet...