All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #680376 (stock #Q72080110054)
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This is a medium size blue and white bowl with Three Friends of Winter motif, namely pine, bamboo and prunus tree. The centre of the bowl has a rondal of a five claws dragon. Base with Guanxu (1875 -1908) mark in under glazed blue. Circa late 19th – early 20th century.

The bowl is in good condition. Only minor pin holes and minute firing faults (see picture 4) which does not affect the aesthetic of the bowl...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #680399 (stock #S070801025)
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This is heavily potted Five dynasties or Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty Yueyao zhadou vessel. It stands on a very slightly splayed shallow foot rim with a shallow recess, everting towards a baluster shaped body and then towards a wide everted mouth rim. The whole body is covered with pale green glazed colour...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #680628 (stock #lot339)
Description: An unique bottle vase of Northern Song Dynasty was applied with single black glaze. Intriguingly molded in double gourd shape with rope-twist handles, the bottle stands by its splayed and well-shaped foot ring. While the dark glaze being neatly trimmed to the lower half of the belly, the full ovoid body showed its original grey clay beneath. Dust-like incursions were obvious all over the surface when the glaze reflection was introspective and charming...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1930 item #680888 (stock #SBUD-004)
A seated figure covering his eyes with both hands used in Tantric Buddhism believed to provide supernatural powers. This one is made of clay and has tracings of gold leaf. It is incased in a stainless steel case. Size: Outside the case. H.2.2cm. W. 2cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #681354
Chinese late Qing dynasty (late 19th century) woman's rank badge embroidered with a central satin-stitched silver pheasant with very nicely detailed feathers. A single bat hovers below the sun at the upper right. This Mandarin square would have been worn by the wife of a 5th rank civil official. The badge is backed with stiff paper covered with blue silk and is bordered on the front in red silk. This rank badge measures 8 3/8"V x 9 1/8"H...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #681491 (stock #22B3 282)
Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988), oil on artist board, 6 inches x 9 inches, dated 1943. This small landscape painting depicts the panoramic view from the summit of Mt. Equinox, in Manchester, VT, with hazy peaks overshadowed by foreboding skies and rain falling in the distance. It is signed and dated in the lower left. Excellent condition, with only a recent, professional cleaning and offered in an antique giltwood frame.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #681624
Chinese Qing dynasty (19th century) Daoist priest’s robe densely embroidered in a pattern of complex iconographical symbols set against a pale celadon silk background created entirely from satin-stitch embroidery. The style is the traditional rectangular front-opening form which rests on the shoulders and has the lower part of the sides sewn together to form armholes. The center back is embroidered with a flame-bordered circular cartouche containing a pagoda flanked by flying birds...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #682309 (stock #WA 14-05)
Gorgeous pair of restored club chairs; originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather; smaller in size, but good seat depth gives the impression of a larger chair. Wonderful warm patina. Dimensions: 34" deep, 32" wide, 30" high, 22" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #682701 (stock #39B78 1945)
George III sterling silver ink stand by Henry Chawner, London, 1795. The sterling boat-form stand holds three matching, faceted pots with sterling tops, including a sanding pot, inkwell, and pen holder. All pots bear identical hallmarks that match the full set of marks on the underside of the stand. Also incised with the engraved initials "D.A.D." and "No. 18" to underside of stand. Condition is very good, with only some minor chipping to the bases of two of the pots...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #682967 (stock #lot342)
Description: A handsome Cizhou censer in tripod shape was in quite good look. Flat rim was supported by dented neck which with straight wall. And after that is the bulge belly which was applied on the surface with typical glittering black slip and where the astonishing russet mottles were decorated on. The feet were unglazed and revealed with obvious light brownish tint caused by firing. Hand-craft characteristics of the everted style and the finger imprints were joyfully observed at the feet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #683095
Large Chinese porcelain jardiniere or fish bowl with wide mouth and flattened rim decorated with gilt crabs and fish swimming among aquatic plants on a powder blue ground. Unglazed foot and base. Qing dynasty (late 19th century). 12 ¼”H x 14 ¼” diameter. Weighs about 18 lbs. Very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. Some soiling to the interior from use and typical wear to the gilt decoration. This piece was purchased from an Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #683536
This is a BEAUTIFUL Pair of AQUAMARINE and 14K YELLOW GOLD FILIGREE EARRINGS. The Bright and Lively AQUAS are PEAR SHAPED and the Gem Weight is approximately 12 Carats. Set in Lacy Filigree the size is 1 5/8" X 3/4" overall; French hoops complete the design. Date this pair ca. 1925 - 1950 in EXCELLENT Condition. jpgs show different lighting and angles. Virtually Impossible to Find this Nice! Add to the Collection
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #683837 (stock #GLASS-012)
A beautiful and rare glass stupa from the Pyu area.Most of the glass has turned into a beautiful iridescent color which gives a wonderful feeling to this piece. The stupa is unusual as it has a hollow opening in the center. Age: 100 AD. Size: H. 1.9cm. W. At the base. 1.9cm. Condition: A small piece is missing at the base and because it is iridescent at the part also it probably was made that way.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #684069 (stock #lot343)
Description: A unique bottle vase of Jin period was applied with black glaze and decorated with russet streaks all over the surface. Intriguingly molded in double gourd shape with looped handles, the bottle stands by its well-shaped foot ring which was revealed with off-white body clay. The glaze was neatly trimmed to the lower half of the belly nearing to its foot ring...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1930 item #684408 (stock #WA 14-07)
This is truly one of the most amazing and unique sets we have ever found. A matching set of three treffle club chairs in the nail-head style with original mohair seats, sides and backs. Sophisticated look, comfortable chairs. Circa 1920's or earlier. Dimensions 26" deep, 22-1/2" wide, 31" high & 19" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #684422 (stock #WA 14-20)
Stylish pair of restored French leather club chairs. Originally circa 1940's, recovered in new leather in France. Great lines; comfortable seat. Dimensions: 40" deep, 34" wide, 31" high, 24' seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1960 item #684727 (stock #BA664)
This vintage 1950s, utterly wonderful, little Black Girl Hand Puppet is in wonderful, never-used condition!

Rarely found in this pristine condition, the body of this 8 inch long puppet is constructed of a soft, cotton, flowered fabric, and her head and hands are constructed of a soft rubber. She still retains her "Hazelle" cloth label. Her face is very sweet in appearance!

Produced in the 1950's, the Hazelle Company was a puppet-making company located in Kansas City, Missouri...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #685380 (stock #WA 14-06)
This is a wonderful pair of vintage French clubchairs with the nailhead styling. They are circa 1930's and are in wonderful shape. The arms & cushions have been redone and they sit rather firmly. Dimensions: 30" deep, 28" wide, 32" high, 20" seat depth