Miniature tangks - Tsakli
Amitayus Tsakli
Mineral pigments and gold on canvas.
2.5 X 2.25 inch
Tibet
Antique Austrian- Prussian Bronze Griffin form Aquamanile. The tankard griffin the body upon close inspection shows oxblood red lacquer under the trace remains of gold leaf. The Tankard has a cylindrical interior, but the base is wider, the water poured through the head and filling the cavity around the interior cylinder...
Soft wood (probably pine) carved shore bird decoy, likely 19th century, with authentic wear including missing paint, pellet holes, and broken off beak. The work measures approximately 9 1/2" by 6" extreme dimensions, not including the wood base. The eyes appear to be metallic tacks. I am not a decoy specialist but wonder if this might be by any recognized carver. In any event, the piece is a great example of folk art Americana.
Five(5) English "Staffordshire" porcelain Demitasse cup and saucers, Cups-2 1/4" high, 3" wide with handle included, and Saucers-4 7/8" diameter, 3/4" high-deep, "Chinese Willow" pattern, every piece have the marking on the bottom. One(1) cup has chips on the bottom rim, hardly noticeable.
Period art deco hand-carved ivory pendant showing the profile of a kneeling nude woman holding a vase of flowers, c.1920's and probably French. Measures 2 1/4" tall by 1 7/8" wide and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured US shipping.
Chinese Wooden Grain Measuring Bucket, 11" high, 7 1/4" square-top, 14" square-bottom, with heavy black iron mounted frame with multiple studded iron nails, the heavy iron frame covers around the top rim, underneath 2 sides with attached wooden handles. Bottom area of black iron mounted frame is somewhat rusted and damaged with age, and some age cracks on wood.
Museum Quality Tang Dynasty Pottery recumbent Ox figure. Well molded with hand made legs , traces of white paint throughout , damage to horns but an exceptional piece. Beautiful molded face and eye detail. Size 10" by 5" by 5"
Chinese porcelain baluster vase painted in late 'famille rose' style on a white ground with a group of Immortals resting in a landscape. The base glazed white with a six character Jiaqing mark in iron red and of the period.
Size: Approximately 30.5 cm high
Age: Jiaqing (1796-1821)
Condition: There is a gash in the top rim extending approximately 1". A restorer can repair this vase at minimal cost.
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
Dating early Republic period, these beautiful Chinese porcelain umbrella stands are mirror images of each other and thus a true matching pair. A rarity to find a pair, they are in excellent condition and are very substantial weighing about 24 lbs each. Measure 24" tall. Signed on bottom. $1,800 pair or $975 each
Tsakli tangka: Vajrabhairava ground mineral gouache, on fabric. Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2" Vajrabhairava is a wrathful form of Manjushri and functions as a meditational deity of the Anuttarayoga Classification in Tantric Buddhism size h 3" just under 3" wide with inscription on back
Ancient Hongshan nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Mouse Toggle figure pendant. Unique piece hanging its a pig dragon , free standing its a hunched mouse figure. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole with mineral deposits in the holes as well as heavy wear to the sides from extended wearing. The body also has tremolite mineral growth showing as the white coating. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Weight 56g size L just under 3" standing on its side its 1.5" tall
This porcelain plate was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1926. The diameter of the plate is 9 1/4 inches. The central fruit painting is signed William Dee. He was an artist renown for his fruit painting. The plate is made of fine bone china. The entire surface of the plate is covered with intricate gilding. The center of the plate is ivory colored and the border is apple green. The fruits in the center are realistic and quite vivid...
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1927. The marking indicates this year. The saucer has a diameter of 3 7/8 inches and the cup is 2 inches high. The porcelain is fine, white bone china. The ground color is bright yellow. There are white borders decorated with a factory transfer of stylized flowers and leaves. This decoration is accented with hand coloring. There is fine gold trim...
Consolidated Glass Company produced the Catalonian line in 1927. It was made to look like glass found in Catalonia Spain at the archaeological sites, and had bubbles and raised rings blown into the glass. This is the #1123 7 oz sherbet in amethyst. The color is a ceramic wash applied over crystal glass. Perfect condition, I have 10 available. Sherbets are very difficult to find in this pattern, so get them while you can...
Rare Japanese first edition Taisho period shin hanga woodblock print titled “Mt. Arashi in Spring” from "New Selection of Noted Places of Kyoto (First Series)" by Miki Suizan (1887-1957) published in 1924 by Sato Shotaro in an edition of 200. Carved by Maeda Kentaro and printed by Oiwa Tokuzo. The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right. The red seal of the publisher is on the back. Paper measures 15 3/4" x 11" (image: 15 1/2" x 10 1/2")...
A signed Avon Coppersmith hammered copper lamp from the workshops of Arthur Cole, former Roycroft artisan. Measures about 13 1/2" tall, shade about 8" across and weighs over 2 1/2 pounds. A rare example.
Set of eight(8) English Crescent Porcelain Bouillon Soup Cups and Saucers(2 extra saucers), cups-2 1/8" high, 3 7/8" diameter- top of the rim, and saucer-7/8" high, 5 3/8" diameter, with hand painted enamel floral design over the transfer pink floral wreath decoration with gold accent on the rim. Produced and retailed by "Cuman Collamore Co. Fifth Avenue & 30th St. New York" before 1930's, marked in pink and impressed numbers on the bottom. No damages or restoration.