All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466378 (stock #1157)

Stunning French bisque girl by Steiner 0f premier model " Figure A " in most beautiful clothing and all perfect condition !!

Mademoiselle will catch your heart with here cute expression..... 24 "( 61 cm ) childlike bisque girl and with best quality of pale pressed bisque and excellent painting.

Wonderful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with little sparkle points , fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1466368 (stock #MB875)
Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Bird

This very attractive porcelain bowl was made during the second half of the 16th century, c.1570 - 1590. The outer wall is very nicely decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern featuring a bird within a floral landscape. A flower blossom within two rings decorates the inside centre. To the base is a four-character mark (not translated).

Diameter 12.5 cm. This bowl is in fine condition...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1466367 (stock #MB876)
Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Bowl

This attractive porcelain bowl was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. It is made from a particularly translucent porcelain and decorated with a geometric band and flower sprays in underglaze blue as well as green, red, black and yellow enamels and gilding. There is an iron-brown wash around the rim edge to prevent fritting of the glaze...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1466366 (stock #MB878)
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish

This blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain dish was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. Its height is actually greater than many similar-sized Swatow dishes so perhaps it is better to call it a shallow bowl. It is coated in a thick glaze and decorated in underglaze blue...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466269 (stock #1156)

Lovely 14,5 " ( 37 cm ) total size beautiful Jester or Polichinelle which is in near mint and all original condition from 19th. Century .

Has lovely bisque head with fine bisque and painting , lovely dark brown glass sleep eyes with fine painted lashes and brows...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Oceanic : Pre 1940 item #1466157
Fine and early drum with a zoömorphic handle and geometric patterns. H. 43 cm. Early 20th century. Ex Frans Faber, Amsterdam. Ex Berry de Bruijn, Breda.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1960 item #1466152
Female Bateba figure. H. 59 cm. Excellent offering patina. Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1950 item #1466149
H. 23 cm. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection Amsterdam, ca 1970-1990’s, Private collection Brussels, 1990’s - ca. 2018, Srdjan Sremac, The Hague. Exhibited: Brussels, Belgium: "Nigeria", Galerie Frank Van Craen, 22 April - 8 May 2010 Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0094460-005
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1466051
Spratling designed this lovely hand carved rosewood necklace and bracelet in the 1940's. Both pieces are inlaid with thick sterling silver wire. The necklace has a wearable length of 15 1/2". The rosewood crescent is 4 1/4" across. The front of the bracelet is 1 1/2" high. It will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1466010 (stock #BA972)
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches high, this highly sought after Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1465838 (stock #MB867)
Large Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Saddled Horse with Oxford TL Test

This impressive pottery horse was made during the latter part of the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery and is quite "heavily-potted". Its surface has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment, good traces of which still remain. The horse stands upright and alert. On its back is a large integral saddle.

Height 37 cm (14.5 inches)...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1465837 (stock #MB866)
Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse with Oxford TL Test

This impressive pottery horse was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is quite "heavily-potted". The horse stands upright with its head and neck turned very slightly to its left.

Height 39 cm (15.5 inches)...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465720 (stock #1155)

Very beautiful original French 17" ( 44 cm ) poupee with beautiful expression of pale bisque , lovely painting and gorgeous pale blue eyes .........

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1465689
Japanese Meiji period Genroku porcelain hibachi of cylindrical form finely decorated around the circumference in underglaze blue plovers flying over crashing foaming waves set against a white ground. The base holds the mark of “Tominaga Genroku sei” together with the Genroku Studio mark. Tominaga Genroku (1859-1920) opened the Genroku kiln in Saga Prefecture in 1888 with a goal of producing fine quality porcelain. Following his death, the kiln survived under his sons until at least 1934...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465682 (stock #1152)

Lovely miniature metal cradle with tiny French Bebe from Paris Etrenesse Catalong at 19th...

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #1465657 (stock #G703)
Offered is an exquisite, Victorian era, barber shop shaving mug sporting a highly decorated label-under-glass owner's nameplate, which has been recently acquired from a South Carolina estate.

This exceptional, shield-shaped label is executed in a rare and strikingly colorful design that was certainly a special order item for its owner, JOHN E. MATTES.

The condition of the porcelain mug is excellent! It is embellished with mildly worn gold gilt paint on the rim that coordinates with the gold ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1465643 (stock #MBR8468)
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Silver designs are inlayed into the surface of this mid-century bronze by Honbo Keisen enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It is signed in a silver cartouche on the base. Honbo Keisen (1910-1987) was born in Takaoka City, one of the main production centers of Bronze in Japan. Work by him is held in the Takaoka Municiap Museum.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1465623 (stock #MB854)
Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Prostrate Figure with Inscription

This very rare pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a fairly highly-fired creamy-white pottery with features picked out in cold-painted red and black pigments. The figure is prostrate with knees and elbows on the ground possibly paying obeisance to a dignitary or emperor. Note especially the details of the facial features. To the base are Chinese characters in black pigment ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1465620 (stock #MB851)
Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 550 - 577)

This rare and unusual painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which still remain. Note the details of the clothing, the headgear, both tied with a bow, and the facial features. Where the hands are clasped together under the cloak is a purpose-made hole wher...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465613 (stock #1151)

Beautiful early French poupee from Huret era around 1858 th. of Blampoix with imposing presence !!

Has wonderful pale and fine quality of bisque and painting , flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body and wearing superb original muslin costume !!!

17" ( 43 cm ) ...rare to find and so beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes . Has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows. Closed mouth...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1700 item #1465608 (stock #T91)
Rare LARGE Burmese 14th - 15th Century Monochrome Glazed Stoneware Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This extremely rare large and imposing stoneware dish was made during the 14th - 15th century. It is heavily-potted and coated in a finely-crackled cream glaze. The unglazed base has fired to a deep red where there are signs that this dish was placed on a large circular pontil during firing. To the inner well of the dish are incised circular bands. Note also the deeply incised decorative rings th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465524 (stock #1148)

A real collector's dream .... rare to find all original 19" ( 48 cm ) premier Motchman Bebe by Jules Steiner ... simply stunning doll with best quality of pale bisque and painting. Superb facial expression and special find of modeled and painting bisque limps and belly !!

The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858th. a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times . A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner "...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1465516 (stock #MB850)
Very Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Porcelain Incised Celadon Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This large and rare porcelain dish, of the type known as "Swatow" ware, was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty at the Zhangzhou kilns in Fujian province where many such wares were made for export around South-east Asia. More specifically, this dish was very likely produced at one of the kilns in Pinghe County, possibly at Wuzhai village where very similar incised cel...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465472 (stock #1147)

Rare all original antique small light blue silk roof parasol for French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer , Blampoix or other of your favorite fashion dolls in your collection !!

Rare to find from France circa 1865 / 70 and has generally excellent condition.

Beautiful small bone handled parasol about 7 3/4" ( 18 cm ) , has elegand carved hand-clasp with small metal chain .

Wonderful original light blue silk cover with matching row of ruffled silk around edged and top . Well p...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465471 (stock #1146)

In rare to find color combination early poupee bonnet .... called " A Deux Bonjours " from France circa 1880 of Bourbonnais area ..... a small place of central France which was known as " Bourbonnais " !!

Beautiful woven straw bonnet has rounded top which rests level atop the head . The bonnet has two sides brim that claps the side of the head.

Brim covered inside and outside with blue silk and black silk velvet ribbons . Ornate with woven straw trim in soutache embroi...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1970 item #1465432 (stock #AOR8466)
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An oil on canvas painting by famed artist Waki Shiro depicting the Moss Temple (Koke-dera) in Matsuo, Arashiyama. It is performed with unreasonably thick pigments and textures, rising 1/2 an inch (1 cm) of the canvas surface. This use of extreme texture was his signature style, and makes his work easily identifiable. The canvas is F4, 24.5 x 34 cm (9-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches) and it comes with the orginal frame.
Wake Shiro (also Wake Ciro, 1925-1988) was born in the last year of the Taisho ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1465394 (stock #3100018)
This Antonio Pineda necklace is composed of eleven diamond shaped pyramidal onyx stones which are framed by silver "X" links. The clasp is a tongue in box which is a silver pyramidal shape as well. It's a design which is rarely seen, and a superb modernist piece which is fully articulated and lays perfectly on the neck. It's difficult to measure, so I've shown it against a ruler. I would say it fits more like a choker necklace and is meant to be worn higher on the neck. Weight is a hefty 11...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465377 (stock #1144)

Let´s your Dreams Come True with this most beautiful Bebe by Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" or " Long Face Jumeau " made in France about 1885.

The rare model was designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her sad expression !

She has a hard to see fine old hairline at head side so that it would be a chance to own one of this wonderful and rare dolls for a re...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1465296
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Keisho” (Make-up), No 2, from a series of six self-published prints titled “Women’s Manners of Today” by Kobayakawa Kiyoshi (1899-1948). At the upper left, the print is dated 6th month of Showa 5 (1930) and signed with the artist's red bird/duck seal below. The title is in kanji in the lower margin. A seal at the lower left margin shows it is from a limited edition of 100. Naga-oban (visible size: 19 7/8" x 11 3/8"); frame: 27" x 18 1/2."...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1465226 (stock #AOR8463)
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Dusk puddles and drips among the thick textures of this mid-century oil by Yamada Eiji titled on back “Mori” (Forest). Oil on canvas, it is 18 x 24 inches (46 x 61 cm) and is in excellent condition, wrapped in a simple raw wood storage frame.
Yamada Eiji (1912-1985) was born in Fukuoka on the Southern main island of Kyushu and was accepted into the Nikkakai Ten exhibition in 1933 for the first time. The following year he was also accepted into the Dokuritsu Tenrankai for unaffiliated...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1465129 (stock #MOR8461)
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A catfish in bronze by Kome Jiichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the mid Showa era. The slippery creature is 30.5 cm (12 inches) long and in excellent condition, signed with an incised signature beneath. Kome Jiichi (1896-1985) He was born in Toyama prefecture, on of the traditional homes of bronze work in Japan. He graduated from Tokyo School of Fine Arts studied under Takamura Kouun. Exhibiting with the Bunten National exhibition, he was awarded there in 1942. He re...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465125 (stock #1143)

Most beautiful and rare to find petit French Bebe about only 8" ( 20 cm ) Darling in his all original condition !!

It´s hard to find such a so tiny French Bebe by Gaultier as this cute girl , has generally original condition by Gaultier from circa 1890th...

Sweet little doll with nice quality socket head with blue glass inset eyes , large lushly - painted lashes and single brows.

Has closed mouth with shaded lips . Un-pierced ears and nice replaced mohair wig o...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465093 (stock #1139)

Lovely one of a kind most hand sewn French summer dress with matching lace bonnet . Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 22" ( 58 cm )... for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty of your doll´s !!!

All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent fabric condition from 1885 and never to find such the same outfit again.

Lovely muslin summer dress in combination with turquise silk ribbons and very nice decoration of all hand made silk flowers wh...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1464969 (stock #RE07014)
Here is a pair of simple and cheerful earrings, which can be worn with just about anything. The citrines are set in 14k gold and measure about 6mm or 1/8” in diameter. The earrings weigh 1.1g. They are stamped 14k, and have a stylized maker’s mark which could be “MP”; they are also stamped “CZ” for some reason. We have tested the stones and they are definitely citrines, not CZs. Citrines are the birthstone for November, along with topaz. The photos are part of the description; please...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464920 (stock #1138)

We are excited to offer you a rare French bisque Pouppe from a small manufacture in Paris by " Marie Emmanuel Cruchet " around 1862 .....a unusual facial expression doll with her luxury body is a rare found and very beautiful !! A special treasure for your collection ready to enjoy in your cabinet !!

If you are looking for special and unusual faces you will love her

Early Poupee with unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque , original kid over wooden body by Cruch...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464859 (stock #1137)

22" ( 56 cm ) lovely Jumeau mark bisque girl with original Jumeau factory dress , has good quality of bisque socket head has beautiful well working blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner and bottom painted and mohair lashes.

Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows. Open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and pretty original brunette human hair wig.

Head mark at back with ; DEP 10 and red Tete Jumeau stamp.

Simon and Halb...