All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1351861 (stock #171901)
William Spratling signed hummingbird is a rare find. Most show up with bands across the beak from a break to the obsidian or shortened due to a break. This one has been well cared for and bears no damage. The length is 3.5 inches and the chain is 17 inches. The bird and chain are properly signed as shown. The marks place the necklace close to 1962. Most of the marks are present with part of the 3 on the eagle 30's are worn...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #1110467 (stock #39B14 10376)
Early American Chippendale period slant lid desk in maple. New England origin. Late 18th century. Size: 38 inches wide x 18 inches deep x 43 inches height. Writing surface - 31 inches ht. An attractive maple desk with some tiger graining to the slant front. Dovetailed construction visible on top corner joints; high French feet; four graduated drawers with replaced Chippendale style brasses. The interior reveals a combination of five pigeon holes and seven drawers.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1470925 (stock #1213)
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From a private familie in France we got a rare to find bisque Bebe from around 1880 / 84 by Joseph Louis Joanny , dolls by this company are rarely found and was offered and sold at 19th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #722743 (stock #40)
Thick green glazed. Unglazed base. Width = 6.5 cm Height=3.7 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, crack, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1277325 (stock #hec141112br)
We are offering a rarely seen Hector Aguilar bracelet that is 7.25in. long and 1in. wide. This bracelet is very comfortable to wear and moves like a slinky on your arm. No damage or flaws of any kind and collector quality. Correctly hallmarked as shown.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1168972
Chinese late Ming dynasty crackle-glazed porcelain pear-shaped vase with bulbous base, waisted neck, and flaring mouth decorated with scattered underglaze blue cobalt butterflies and leafy fruited and flowering twigs. The white glaze has a faint gray hue with darker gray geyao-type crackles. The glazed base bears an underglaze blue square form "yu tang jei qi" mark (an excellent ware from the hall of jade). The mouth rim has a thin line of pale brown applied wash...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1970 item #349029 (stock #G538)
Offered is an absolutely wonderful, giant-sized, 1960's, dental toothbrush which once served as an advertising display piece for "DR. WEST'S MIRACLE TUFT" toothbrushes!!

It measures a mammoth 18 inches long and is perfect for display in any dental collection, including in the dentist's office!

The condition is very good with some scratches and unobtrusive bent bristles (perhaps it was slightly used by the Jolly Green Giant??)...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #505755 (stock #T 1485)
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Reply: regrettably, do not remember price sold. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO. Signed SGP in triangle Studio Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Hand Hammered Open Cut Work by Cape Cod's own Stavre Gregor Panis Pin Brooch and SB Earrings. The round ish floral leaf chased brooch is 1 3/4" while the unsigned square ish SB earrings are 3/4" and were once worn as a 'set'. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1158690 (stock #30C80 99)
Bernard Corey (American, 1914-2000) landscape painting of hills in late autumn. Oil on masonite. Size: 8.75 inches x 12 inches. Excellent condition and offered in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Signed. Bernard Corey was born in South Grafton, Massachusetts and is recognized as one of New England's premier landscape painters. He was a member of the Rockport Art Association, the Salmagundi Club, the Gild of Boston Artists and the North Shore Art Association.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #539758 (stock #ANR1829)
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Majestic Black-tailed cranes soar over the crisp white-caps of Japans Northern waters on this expansive screen painted by 20th century artist Okada Renseki (1904-1995). The artist has given the mysterious creatures a dramatic sense of movement, rising ever upward across the expanse of shimmering sea. Very rarely seen, the magnificent birds have long held a special place of reverence in the hearts of the Japanese people, reflected in many centuries of art...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1260730 (stock #12821)
Possibly the most massive ring by Antonio I have ever seen and a very strong modernist statement at the same time, this is a piece that would fit right in the best collection of Pineda jewelry. Angularity that is softened by the stone's curves and the curled wire holding itin place combine with the setting's breath-taking size to create a visually powerful ring. Currently a sz 6, it can be easily resized by a good jeweler...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1334573 (stock #511)

22" ( 56 cm ) Most beautiful Emile Jumeau Bebe from circa 1884 , on splendid larger model of the very beautiful E.J. model Bebe with finest creamy bisque and excellent painting on bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat .

Has deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #610569 (stock #SILV-006)
An unusual double headed silver dragon bracelet with both dragons chasing the elusive pearl connected by alternating bands of plain and textured links. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: Inside diameter. 6.5cm. Condition; No repairs. Normal wear.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #90597 (stock #aq5)
This is a Victorian moonstone and half-pearl double heart mourning brooch set in silver, 1 in wide approx, excellent condition but may need cleaning
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #933415 (stock #6255)
A great looking, flashy and colourful Edwardian period size 6-1/2 opal row ring in 14k yellow gold c1900. This ring measures 3/4" x 1/4" across the five opals; each stone has deep and vibrant blue and green flash with attractive transparency. It is stamped KENTS 14K, it weighs 2.4 grams, and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a chip at the claw to the middle opal (upper part of stone)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1378840 (stock #9779)
A pair of 10k yellow gold dice charms pendants from the 1960s - perfect for earrings. This fine vintage pair measure 5/16" on a side and they have fine holes for each dot drilled through (they show light when held up to a lamp). They have a brushed finish and one is stamped K10 ITALY while the other has somewhat obscured marks. They weigh a total of 2.6 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1306089 (stock #307)
Outstanding model of Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 9 .......
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #942891 (stock #22B1 313)
Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988) landscape painting of a barn with attached red silo beneath the dramatic silhouette of Mount Equinox, near Manchester, Vermont. Oil on artist board, 6" x 9". Signed and dated 1943 in lower right. This small work exhibits the detail typical of Lucioni's oeuvre. Excellent condition, with a recent professional cleaning & minor touch up; offered in a period weathered wood frame. Lucioni was a noted painter and engraver...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #1303163 (stock #BA955)
Offered is the fabulously RARE NIGGER HAIR Tobacco Tin produced from the late 1870's through the first half of the 1940's.

This particular tin does not retain its original, US Internal Revenue paper tax stamp, so there is no way to precisely date it...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1900 item #369675 (stock #tiger463)
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Kutani Lazy Welcome Cat Maneki Neko Signed "Kutani", Meiji (1868-1912) Period

The cat is 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1010353
Deco in design this vintage hand made sterling silver cuff bracelet was designed and signed c.1951-67 by Taxco, Mexico artisan William Spratling (1900-67). This cuff will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist comfortably. The center of the bracelet measures 1 inch from top to bottom. 3 silver circles hold bezel set carved obsidian stones that range in color from light to dark and change as the bracelet moves through reflected light. Weight 59 grams, 1.9 oz. Pictured on www.spratlingsilver.com which stat...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #96286
Chinese yellow crackle-glazed pear-form porcelain vase with an everted rim and an underglaze blue double-ring at the base. Dates from the 18th century. 9 1/4"H. There are small scattered green glaze spots and interesting irregularities of the glaze application at the neck. Fine quality restorations have been made to the neck which are not visible to the eye. The vase was acquired from a Southern Arizona estate.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1318156 (stock #13306/13307)
Vintage assembled set of Antonio Pineda bracelets in a mod, minimalist design that features deeply carved semi-spheres out of each bangle's perimeter, with the empty areas oxidized to add drama to an otherwise simple form. I am very partial to sets of bangles and this pair wears comfortably with its discrete musicality reminding you of its presence. The bangles have an inner circumference of 8" and their width is 1/4". They weigh a combined 42.0 grams and are both fully and appropriately marked...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1335533
Japanese Meiji period bronze model of a striped tiger standing on rockery preparing to attack a coiled striking snake. Square form Genryusai Seiya mark to base. Custom lacquered wood stand included. Circa 1890. Measures about 15”H x 16”L x 9 ½”D (excluding wood stand). Very good overall condition with excellent naturalistic detail and a nice dark brown patina. This bronze sculpture is from an old Scottsdale, Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1449419
This necklace is comprised of 31 stone pre-columbian beads, in varying shapes, sizes and colors. The necklace measures 19 1/2" long. Between 15 and 20 beads have a green color, the others are faded into cream and beige, a few are brown or black. The flat disc shaped black stone in the center measures roughly 26cm across and is backed with a green speckled disc. The large tubular beads measure between 7/8" and 1 1/4" (33cm). Smaller beads are at the end near the silver colored S hook. They wer...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1125735 (stock #0960)
Stunning vintage Italian sterling silver charm bracelet wrought in the Etruscan style and adorned by 5 chunky, spectacular fob charms with big, bezel set green gems. I love these pieces for their "shock and awe" approach to accesorizing that goes hand in hand with the boldness and seductive-ness of Europe's Southernmost coasts! Usually crafted in 800 or 900 silver, Etruscan bracelets are work intensive to make with their dozens of florets, beading and meticulous wirework. In our case, the...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #658691 (stock #lot313)
Description: A pair of wood figures were depicted as civil official and military official separately. With obvious contrasted facial expression, the military official held a hammer-like weapon when the civil official holding a Hu board ( Hu board was used by an official in a court meeting). Kept in very good condition-only with some decay at the bottom of the base of the military figure, the paired figures were used to be the guardians for a master deity. Now standing in their own way by stout p...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1241355 (stock #TCR4488)
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An exquisite and rare tiny O-ko-date incense burner for stick incense from the Minpei kilns enclosed in a wooden box attributed to Sato Sekizen by Shohei Hozan. It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall and in fine condition, stamped on the base Sekizen.
Mimpei-yaki, is a type of pottery established in the late Edo era (circa 1830) by Mimpei Kasyu, the village headman of Igano mura, a small town in the southernmost part of Awaji island west of Osaka. The son of a powerfull Soy trader his talent led Mimp...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1276291
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)
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #172213
Large scroll or ribbon pin by William Spratling c. 1945. It is pictured on page 45 of Morrill and Berk's book MEXICAN SILVER. It is crafted of sections of silver with copper and gold. A bold size, measuring 3" by 2 1/4", it is in fine original condition, weighs 37 grams, and is appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. A glorious pin.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1285787 (stock #183)
I never saw before such a so pretty and sweet very tiny bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner ,

only 7,5" ( 19 cm ) and in all perfect condition with original mohair wig and body , under wearing and lace costume .

Very rare to find tiny size A Steiner Bebe with sweet bisque socket head with beautiful blue glass eyes with fine painted lashes , widely arched brows and tiny accented eye corners and shaded nostrils.

Row of very tiny teeth between her open mouth.

She has pierced ears a...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1454689
Beautifully sculpted and cast bronze of Bacchus, the God of wine (Le Vin) dancing and reaching down toward a child or baby faun, by noted French artist Louis Holweck (1861-1935). The sculpture measures 21 1/2" high, 6 1/2' wide, and 6" deep. The bronze is signed on the base in front "Le Vin", on one side with the artists's signature, and on another side with the foundry mark of J F'Deur, the French foundry. The brass plaque on the marble plinth is impressed: Le Vin, Acquis par la Ville de Par...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #983316
Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 10.3 cm wide, 4.5 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, firing crack to the foot, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433040 (stock #835)

Rare to find most beautiful all hand sewn 19th. century antique one piece evening poupee gown of light and dark green silk , would fit well for Fashion doll around 18" ( 46 cm ).

Stunning antique gown from France circa 1868/70 with fitted waist and stunning long bustle train in back , has small long inset sleeves and square wide neckline ornate with small lace and pretty dark green silk velvet collar matching to the sleeves cuffs .Fine ornate with elegand tiny glass beads trim. Thre...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464434 (stock #1131)

Wonderfully preserved French bisque Poupee attributed by " Louis Doleac " in all original condition with sturdy body , superb pale bisque and painting , wearing lovely one piece silk gown which gives her a luxury and elegant presents !!

A luxury poupee model with distinctive presence ready to display in your cabinet!!!

17,5" ( 45 cm ) rare fashion doll with lovely pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and very beautiful facial expre...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #900935 (stock #255)
An exquisite carved Ivory image of Guanyin with the Buddha atop all hand carved from a very large tusk Measuring 5.5 in diameter 15 inches tall and 18 inches tall with stand. Signed with carved symbol on bottom. A fine example would make a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1300866
Smashing color combination of peridot and amethysts in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished irregular shaped peridot is surrounded by 8 highly polished irregular shaped amethysts. Currently a size 6, this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 12.3 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1244198 (stock #22B3 466)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting of a Mountain Road - Autumn. Oil on canvas. Circa 1950s. Size: 18 inches x 20 inches. Artist signature in lower right. In this work, Thomas Curtin directs our gaze away from the traces of early morning snow on a winding mountain road and out across to the sunny autumnal river valley and to the purple hills beyond. Excellent condition and recently placed upon a new stretcher. Offered in a period carved, gilt wood frame. Thomas Curtin was bor...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1022909 (stock #lot768)
Description:

A precious Zitan wood brush-licker was intriguingly carved with sea-waves patterns on the surface.
By waving-like circular rim, the scholar vessel was in dark tint and was reflected with purplish tint on the fretting rim. The characteristic Ox-Furs' wood grains were yielded.
It was a decent piece by good design and well maneuvered carvings.

Date: Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Length:12.7cm,

Condition: Perfect.

Provenance: Purchased...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1375475
This bold, eye catching sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 120 grams, the piece has a wearable interior length of 6 1/2". It's 1" wide rising to 3/8" high on the wrist. In beautiful vintage condition with a soft, aged patina. No dents or dings. Both hinge & clasp are in fine working order. Fully hallmarked. Antonio designs are included in several permanent museum collections including LACMA.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1324910 (stock #7179)
A stunning Art Deco yellow crystal sterling silver buckle design bangle bracelet from around 1920. This vintage beauty shouts Deco and it has the same silver tooling and buckle clasp as seen on signed DIAMONBAR bracelets by Wachenheimer Bros of Rhode Island (1905-1933) and this is probably an early example. The buckle itself has white rhinestones, the sides are finely and ornately engraved, the interior is cut-out and it is stamped only STERLING. The box clasp and hinge are both heavy duty an...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1451926 (stock #TCR8223)
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A stunning large bowl decorated with overlapping palm leaves by Kiyomizu Rokubei V enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) diameter, 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It certainly expresses the design skil and painting abilities of this important artist.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (Shimizu Kuritaro, 1875-1959) initially studied painting and decorating technique under Kono Bairei, one of the foremost painters in Japan in the Meiji era. After gra...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 2000 item #1006734 (stock #40D70 115)
Polar Bear Walking by Peter Parr (Canadian-Inuit, born 1970). A large sculpture of a polar bear carved from green Serpentine. Circa 2000. Size: 17 inches length x 9 inches height x 8 inches depth. Peter Parr is an Inuit sculptor who works in the Cape Dorset region, at the southern extremity of Baffin Island, Canada. This region is home to many Inuit artists and stone carvers. Peter Parr is from a family of artists. He is the son of Nuna Parr and his grandparents were graphic artists. Pet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1209428 (stock #JD-086)
A black and white recumbent jade dog from the Song Dynasty. Size: L. 5cm. W. 2.8cm. H. 1.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some of polish has been lost through age.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #1343556 (stock #9433)
A Jules Richard Art Deco powder compact with green rhinestones from the 1920s. This 2 x 1-9/16" personal vanity item has a great Deco design and it has a brushed chrome finish with green rhinestone decoration. It has the original powder puff which is signed JULES RICHARD (a New York designer) and it has a true Industrial Deco look. It has a snap clasp, the original powder screen and puff and it has the original mirror. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, losses,...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1132937
A good small vase in pear-shaped form, decorated incised to the body with floral sprays motif. Southern Song dynasty Jindezhen ware. Condition is perpect, no chips, cracks, or hailines, and free from restoration. High: 11 cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #427474 (stock #BA422)
This extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920's, vintage Americana Folk Art, BLACK MINSTREL SHOW Banjo & Case is a Black Memorabilia collector's dream!

Seldom found on today's Black Americana market, this piece comes out of a Chicago estate and was said to have been used in Chicago area Black Minstrel Shows.

The FOLK ART quality painting to this authentic banjo is wonderful, with little paint wear, and it depicts a smiling, pig-tailed, black man playing the very same model banjo! The name, "JoJo" i...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1225311 (stock #bakelitebrac)
Los Ballesteros Bakelite polka dot design is so well loved in this big bracelet. They are harder to find than ever and this one is an exceptional example at 2.5in. diameter. Many of these were made a very tiny size and this one fits most. The presence is stately with the height at 1.5in. tall and the weight is outstanding at 185 grams heavy. The clasp is tight and there are no cracks or chips to the inlay. You will see reflections in the pictures not dents. Collector and museum quality.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1414174
Nice large size, this bronze urn measures 12 1/4" across to looped handles, is 9 1/4" high, and the top lip is 10 1/4" in diameter. Nice heavy weight, it has the remnants of a signature on the base, only a square now visible. The body of the urn is ringed with a series of scenes on a diamond textured background, and there is also a decorative band in the narrow area, depicting phoenix birds or pheasants next to foliate and landscape elements. The swing handles are affixed to a large button s...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1401684
Large in size at 10 1/4" high and roughly 5 1/2" in diameter (3 3/8" diameter across base). The design is Pomegranate, and was created by William Moorcroft in 1910. As an early design by him, it is desirable and hard to find, especially in larger pieces. The vase is impressed with the Moorcroft name, Made in England, the number 393, has the written signature and a paper label. The background is a very deep cobalt, appearing almost black, with six pomegranates, leaves, and grape clusters in...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1316919
Made of gilt brass, decorated with kingfisher feathers. Seed pearls and beads..in the centre a crane, on the left a flower vase and on the right a gourd. Dimensions: 15x6 cm. Late 19th century. Condition: age wear and missing parts.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1344182 (stock #706)
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Very beautiful all original French bisque Bebe by Jumeau factory .... France circa 1885 , generally excellent with original body , wig and superb silk clothing !!

19" ( 47 cm ) doll with socket head of best quality of bisque and painting , has beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with long lushly painted lashed and dark eyeliner . Brush-stroked and feathered brows and closed mouth with outlined lips .

Pierced ears with factory original earrings by Jumeau , be...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1035201 (stock #lot789)
Description:

A Houtien jade pendant was in open work of motifs of parrot perching on bamboo branches.
By fine excavation condition, the item was preserved very good except with one short hair line not penetrating to another side.
It was caused in burial not from human mistakes.

Qing Dynasty, 18th century.

Dimensions: 5.8cm x 5.2cm x 0.6cm.

A SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1432085 (stock #M8950)
LARGE Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with TL Test (75cm)

This exceptionally large and impressive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various different coloured pigments. The camel stands upright and alert with its head raised a little. 

Height 75 cm (29.5 inches), length 60 cm (23.5 inches). 

We have had this camel tested by Oxford Authentications, the only test...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1416181
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Mt. Fuji From Mizukubo at Evening" by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871-1945). Originally published by Watanabe in 1936, this is a post-World War II edition. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. The round 6mm seal of the publisher Watanabe is beside the seal. The paper measures about 10 1/4" x 15 1/4" (image size: 9 1/4" x 14 1/2"). This print is cataloged as #O-17 on the informative website www.shotei.com. V...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1420499 (stock #14671)
Classic 1960s Sigi Pineda Mexican silver modernist brooch in a design that looks to me like an angelfish albeit rendered in the most minimalist fashion. I consider Sigi's "niello" line one of the most inspired periods in his admittedly long and prolific career. I find that the metallic black/grey oxidation applied to some of the silver surfaces adds unsurpassed depth and sculpturality, something that in more traditionally crafted pieces is achieved by repoussage and hand-chasing. The fluidity of...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277682
The pear-shaped body rises to a tall cylindrical neck surmounted by a lobed garlic bulb-shaped mouth and pair of dragon-fish handles suspending large stationary rings from their tails. The vase also decorated by incised floral on the body. Glazed Base. 20 cm high Small chip on the foot rim, no hairlines or craks and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1414979 (stock #201601)
This is an unusual design in a Matl bracelet properly hallmarked for the early part of Matilde Poulat's career. This treasure is 6.5 in. long and 1.25in. tall. The coral frames the amethyst giving it an elegant presence.The bracelet has a natural patina and has been very well cared for. The amethyst are clear with no damage. The weight is 52 grams.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1155369
An attractive Chinese cloisonne opium container. Three polychrome enamel cloisonne decorated sections - two with butterflies and flowers flanking a larger central section with longevity symbols including the Shou character. The three sections and top joined by four paktong bands and bottom. The top silver plated brass with repousse silver alloy panel with treasures decoration joined metallurgically to cover. Some distress and light loss to enamel. Height 2 3/4 inches. Length, 3 1/4 inches. Depth...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412642 (stock #TR1062)
This 14Kt yellow gold concave band with engraved design is from the 1960-s. The band graduates from 12.5 millimeters on top to 5 millimeters at the bottom of the shank. The size of the band is 5 ¾ and it can be sized.