This charming miniature, done in watercolor on natural wafer, shows a little girl who obviously just spent time working diligently picking enough berries to fill her basket. Judging by her slight smile, she either had fun doing that, or is anticipating enjoying the (literal) fruits of her labors...

BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA AND AVALOKITESVARA; H:25.5cm H:26cm; Price: USD130

American Master Artist James McAuliffe 1848-1921 “Henry” Oil 30”x40” ….the artist was know for his depiction of racing scenes of horses as well as ships. This work was done circa 1870s

A rare c1835 American miniature by Mrs. Samuel Richardson (1790 - 1852), nee Schetky. It took quite a while, using various lighting settings and filters, to finally discern the almost illegible S (?) Richardson signature along the extreme right. That led me to one of the very few examples of her miniatures, one of which is in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, MO), which confirmed my interpretation...

A lovely and ethereal miniature of a blond-haired, blue-eyed beautiful young girl. Signed center left "T.R. Manley 1900", it is in its original gilt sterling case with a beaded edge, with the reverse appearing to be evenly tarnished. Excellent condition with no problems, and measuring 3 1/4" by 2 3/4".

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE : Thomas Rathbone Manley (1853 - 1938), later referred to as "The Dean of the Montclair (NJ) Artists"...

A c1840 portrait, attributed to Richard Morrell Staigg, of a handsome older gentleman with a stately presence. Shown in a 2 3/8" by 2" gilt metal case with a glazed aperture in the reverse.

Both the painting and the case are in excellent condition. The lower central section of the painting is not damaged, but was intentionally painted that way, possibly to indicate that the sitter has passed away...

Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)
Tominaga-cho, Gion
Date: 1993.
Edition: 55/75.
Size: 24.25 x 17.75 inches.
Signed, titled, numbered, and dated in pencil by the artist in lower margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight toning in margin due to former matte. Left and right outside margins each have a dot of foxing. Print has never been adhered to a backing.

The size of Wood Sculpture: 13 3/4" L x 7 1/2" W x 13" H
The Title of Sculpture: The Harmony
Artist: Edward Kawanabe
The year made: 1982, Signed: on the back E. Kawanabe
Please note stamped address is old address 40 years ago.
Material: Mixed Media, Cypress wood, Gesso & Brass Post.
It is very unique wood sculpture of three objects
as seeing in the photos...

A portrait miniature done by Moses B. Russell and I wish I could say more about this painting or the sitter, but the original backing paper, where Russell signed and often threatened people (incorrectly) not to remove the paper, has been removed. However, the painting was clearly done by Russell and closely mirrors one in the Metropolitan Museum...

The body is composed of two phoenixes, the heads of the birds naturally forming the handles. The stone is very hard, green speckled with translucent white. The cover is also formed of 2 birds, it is not pierced so it is possible that it is not a censer, although it can be used without a cover. It is placed on a finely carved hardwood base. There are some numbers stamped inside, probably so as not to mix up the bases. China 20th century around the 70s. Good condition...

A c1835 delightful and rare miniature by Pamelia Hill, depicting an attractive young woman with hazel eyes and reddish hair gathered in a snood. She is wearing drop earrings and a brooch just below the lace edging of her pleated, deep blue dress. And, of course, the aforementioned snood. Snood, snood, snood...that word always makes me smile...

A Magnificent Handmade Copper and zinc Metal weathervane made into the shape of a galloping horse by Harris & Company, Boston. Mounted on a custom wooden plinth The weathervane measuring 19 inch in height by 32 inches in length. The stand measures H: 3”, L; 33”, D; 8”

American born artist Donald Brackett born 1932, is a plein air artist that is sometimes called a California Impressionist, known for his plein air work and delightful colors. This work is typical of his sojourns into the American southwest. Oil on panel measuring 9”x12”, framed size measuring 13”x16”

An original antique monotype oil on paper of a path through a forest by Joseph Henry Sharp. Signed lower right presented in a vintage period frame. Measuring overall size 17.5" x 22.5". Biography, Born in Bridgeport, OH on Sept. 27, 1859, Joseph Henry Sharp was raised in Ironton and Cincinnati. He began art studies at the Cincinnati Art Academy at age 14...

Chita Lovemode ,Zimbabwean Stone sculpture 10” signed 2677 Verdite Shona Peoples Berlin Estate

Oil on canvas, 14" by 18" (18" by 22" framed) poor condition, requiring re-line total restoration, signed at lower left and dated there 1908, by the well-listed Midwest artist LEON A. MAKIELSKI (1885-1974)...

African wood mask measuring approximately 16”x8” , the mask in exotic balsa wood Berlin Estate

Japanese porcelain vase approximately 9” in height depicting a flying crane in flight done in a variety of rare glazes Berlin Estate