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 | Chinese Album Leaf Scholar Painting, Dated 1860 |
 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
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One Good Eye Silver
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One of the best Mexican Deco by pass rings I have ever had, a masterfully made, big example wrought in 980 silver and signed by a maker known for his clamper bracelets as well. Phenomenal attention to detail and finishing and quite elaborate in its execution, this is a visually strong, early Taxco ring. Currently a sz 8.25 it is adjustable upwards. Its face is 1 11/16" by approx. 7/8" wide and the piece weighs 10.1 grams...
This 18Kt yellow gold pelican broach is as cute as it is whimsical. The bird has a natural sapphire eye and holds a fish in his beak. The height of the pin is 1 1/8” and the width is ¾”.
Galerie Hafner
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A rare octagonal porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with a flowering bush by a rock, along the border stylized Chinese characters. The rim glazed brown, the base with three spur marks and a "fuku" mark within a double square. Dating to the early Edo period. Condition: well with little scratches, rim with 3 tiny frits and two chips, and one chip under the glaze (photo 8). Dimension: diameter: 20 cm, 3.2 cm high.
With a green and yellow glaze, decorated in relief with a fish between water plants. One side of the flask is left uncleaned to show how the flask was found. The soil can be easily removed. Condition: very good with expected age wear and age cracks in the glaze. 20 cm.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The Kura
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The largest piece I have ever seen by Miyanaga Tozan I, a fine baluster form celadon on a superb rosewood stand. It is 21-1/2 inches (55 cm) tall, 15-1/2 inches (40 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. There is a custom made copper insert for use with flower arranging. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics...
Oversized limited-edition Japanese "sosaku hanga" woodblock print by Tamami Shima (1937-1999) titled "April Forest." The bottom margin is pencil-signed, titled in kanji, dated 1962, and numbered 67/100. Paper: 22"V x 15 7/8"H (image: 19 7/8"V x 13 3/4"H). Very good overall condition. April Forest is written in pen verso (see enlargement 5). From a Scottsdale, AZ estate. Originally purchased from M. M. Shinno & Associates in Los Angeles.
One Good Eye Silver
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Splendid early Deco Mexican silver repousse cuff bracelet, this is an anonymous piece yet without any doubt one of the first, most daring attempts at employing the art of repoussage to coax stunning form out silver. Powerful sense of motion, deep oxidized recesses, accent beading and generous proportions combine in a jaw-dropping piece...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful rare to find all factory original small French poupee with splendid light blue eyes , fine bisque and painting , wearing factory original silk gown.
This pretty 13,5" / 34 cm doll has superbly light bisque quality and painting on bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate.
She has gorgeous ice blue inset glass eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lashes and brows...
The Kura
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A wily fox stands, head cocked to one side wrapped in the robes of a nun, something to be wary of this ceramic Okimono by Takahashi Dohachi enclosed in the original wooden box titled outside Dohachi Zo Hakuzoso, and signed within Kachutei Dohachi Zo followed by the artists stamp. It is 8 inches (21 cm) tall and in fine condition...
Intricate hand forged 980 sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cross measures 2 1/2" high X 1 3/4" across. The chain is 19 1/2" long. Weight 34 grams, 1.2 oz. Hallmarked on the reverse WS TAXCO 980. Beautiful condition with a rich, soft patina. One small ding in last bead nearest the back catch. This design was one of a group of Spratling crosses pictured on p...
Celadon Art Gallery
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A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: a fritting to the rim, no cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very cute 23" ( 58 cm ) bisque character Darling by " Alt Beck and Gottschalk" Germany circa 1919 in beautiful original condition with delightful face modeling and expression !!
She has on good quality bisque socket head with amber brown glass sleep eyes which works well !
Below long painted lashes and brush-stroked brows. Rare open nostrils and open mouth with two cute teeth between her outlined lips ...
Celadon Art Gallery
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A Changsha ewer was applied on the surface with low-relief grapevine motifs and highlighted with brown glaze.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful all original antique early French poupee costume for early doll.......
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful French bisque doll by Jumeau , has deeply-modeled features , lovely bisque and painting , original body and wearing very beautiful antique costume !!
She is a real beauty .... fine bisque socket head with superbly blue glass paperweight inset eyes , dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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From a French attic found a set of two poupee kids body´s and damage fashion doll head .
To nice French kid poupee body´s with shapely torso and limbs, one with separate stitched fingers and both with gusset-jointed knees.
Both for a size three poupee ......
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very nice antique display altars for French Poupee or small BeBe , very pretty small size one from France around 1870/75 ...
Wonderful all original condition and generally excellent.
On wooden base pretty covered with hand colored paper.
Two piece wooden table fine decorate with white silk paper...golden paper trim ,paper columnar , pretty fine silver glass candle holders with paper candles, paper flowers , glass pearls and silver glass balls ...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful French antique woolen dress with hand embroidery lace . Included matching Bonnet....