All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #434342 (stock #lot095)
Description: "Hundreds of monkeys" is only a description for the topic of this master piece. Amid the branches of a peach tree, a lot of monkeys are playing and teasing to each other. The exact numbers of these nimble animals had never been really counted. A deft open-work carving had been done in early 20th century China. Old black paint were faded due to age. An old amber bead was adorned. Width: 3.5cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #434117 (stock #1990A)
A rare small blue & white bowl, decorated at the exterior with Chrysanthemum scroll. Interior with "Shou" Longevity character on the center and scroll encircling around rim and with incised Chrysanthemum inside. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century in perfect condition. Diameter: 11 cm and High: 4.4 cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1900 item #434035 (stock #BA543)
This stately, titled, English Staffordshire figure of a seated Uncle Tom and Little Eva was produced circa 1853-1855...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1700 item #433999 (stock #1987)
A finely and rare covered box of circular form with a dome shaped cover and "Bird" figural handle. Decorated in underglaze iron-black with alternating vegetal and cross-hatching panels, with lobing highlighted in brown glaze. Buff stoneware body with a greenish transparent glaze stopping above the foot which is painted in iron-brown, unglazed base with a circular firing stand scar. Condition is excellent. 15th-16th century Sawankhalok ware. Diameter: 10.5 cm and High: 11 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #433813 (stock #lot094)
Description: Walnut carving was a typical Chinese craftsmanship. From late Ming until now, this skill was treasured by Chinese people. It has been a miniature art for hundreds of years. In a clear cut way this hard kernel was carved as a deity of longevity who was favored by Chinese people. Holding on the right hand with a staff and the left hand a Peach of Longevity, he was accompanied by a boy attendant and a crane...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #433748 (stock #1985)
A fine and vividly painted of Swatow late Ming phase jar with horses decoration on the body. Late Ming 17th century. Condition and glaze is very good except tiny two tiny flaked glaze to mouth rim, otherwise is perfect. High: 8 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #433730 (stock #1984)
A fine blue & white small bottle vase in Kraak style, decorated with five panels of flower sprays. Late Ming 17th century Wanli period. Condition: excellent. High: 14.6 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #433496 (stock #lot092)
Description: A miniature porcelain figure was molded as Bu-dai Buddha with bare and protruding belly. With characteristic wide smile he was solid shaped as a porcelain toggle which was rarely seen. It was an excavation piece. The incursions were obvious within the pleats. The stand was newly custom made in a pattern of leaves troves. Date: Early Qing Dynasty (17th-18th century) Height: 3.7cm (including stand)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #432421 (stock #lot091)
Description: A plain form inkstone with cloud scroll pattern on the rim and inscriptions of a palace scholar's poem on the back. A true Chinese scholar studio's object was in typical Chinese scholar's taste of esthetics. It was a piece from spring auction 2004 of Antique and Curiosity Company of China lot 685. The estimated price when was RMB 8000...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #431879 (stock #1982)
A rare blue & white bowl, with steeply rounded sides and flared rim, decorated with a ribboned Lotus bouquet enclosed within double-line medallion, a classic scroll encircling the rim. The exterior with a band of lotus petal lappets beneath a floral meander at the rim. 13th-14th century Yuan dynasty. Condition with four fine hairline, otherwise is perfect and free from restoration as well. Diameter: 16.5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #431789 (stock #BA538)
Measuring approximately 5 inches high, this very RARE, Japan-made, circa 1930’s pair of Black Butler and Mammy Salt and Peppers are in unused, mint condition, with just the lightest of glaze crazing visible. This highly appealing pair is considered rare as the Butler wears a green jacket versus the very common black jacket. Each is marked “Japan” on the base. A very wonderful addition to the special Black Memorabilia collection!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #431594 (stock #1980)
A nice blue & white circular box, decorated in the top with "Qilin" surrounded by emblems. Mark on the base. Ming dynasty 16th century, Jiajing period. Condition is perfect except tiny kiln chip to rim, otherwise is excellent. Diameter: 8.5 cm
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1970 item #431361 (stock #M826)
Offered for sale is a lovely apothecary show globe that was originally offered to druggists in the 1960s – 1970s by Parke-Davis pharmacy salesmen. This 19.5 inch beauty sports a deep red decorated globe set upon a gold and black pedestal. The globe sports advertising on two sides of the base and the “Rx” on the globe.

The condition of the globe is very good with no damage to the plastic...

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1920 item #431325 (stock #M835)
Offered for sale is a fabulous vintage porcelain advertising thermometer for EX-LAX laxatives.

This uncommon sign measures 36” long x 8” wide and is in near mint condition except for a few unobtrusive edge chips noted around the top and bottom edges (see photos). The lower section has a few minor scratches near the word “EX-LAX”.

This sign dates to the 1910-1920 era and has wonderful visual appeal as well as functioning as a thermometer...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #431286 (stock #lot089)
Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Bodhisattva was casted in Tang dynasty.
It was preserved rarely with original assemblies. Without any restorations, the Bodhisattva posed in a gesture of fear-not(abhaya mudra)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #431230 (stock #1978)
Blue & White jar, decorated with Three Horses among leafy scroll and Cloud Collar pattern around the neck. Soft paste body with crackled glaze. Late Ming 17th century and in perfect condition. High: 8.1 cm and Foot diameter: 6 cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #431227
This is a gorgeous three dimensional sterling bracelet with large cabachons of green agates by Horacio De La Parra. A very early piece, c.1940, it pre-dates the eagle mark. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 66 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. The pictures tell you everything.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #430912 (stock #lot088)
Description: A bronze brush rest in a shape of a stag resting under a tree and a bird perching on the branches with scholar rock's view. It is an elegant piece with traditional Chinese atmosphere. The antlers was delicately casted and tenoned on the stag's head. A glued work had been made to the tenon section for fastening. Date: Ming Dynasty (15th-16th Century) Width: 9.5cm Height: 10.5cm