Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) titled "Misty Evening at Shinobazu Pond" dated in the left margin "4th month of Showa 7" (1932). First edition impression bearing the C-seal ("sausage seal") of the publisher Watanabe in the lower right margin. This seal was used between 1929-1942. The artist's red signature seal is located at the lower left corner of the image. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/4" (image: 14 1/8" x 9 1/4")...
Black mask with an unusual slightly conical coiffe. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples. Height: 12 " ( 30 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accidents and infestations (no danger), otherwise good condition. NOTE 1: A similar mask is in the Dapper Museum collection in Paris, published in "Masques" Editions Dapper 1995, 2000, 2006 Paris, page 89. NOTE 2: Punu masks are worn during funerals by members of the "Mukuji" Society and are meant to represent ancestors.
Korean United Silla Stoneware handled Cup c 700 Ad .
Rare form with incised banding . The rim has chips .
Size H 2.5" d 4"
A small Chinese agate carving of a tiger and her cub set on a wooden stand with motif of bamboo carved along with jagged rocks. The combination of bamboo and tigers in Chinese art can be seen as early as the Ming dynasty. The tiger, often represented as the king of the earth combined with bamboo a symbol of the mind of a literati, can be seen as the ideals of the individual. Age: 20th century Size: length 3.25" w. 2.5" height 3.25"
DESCRIPTION: A pair of decorative, large and captivating carved wooden figures of two reclining “lotus boys,” each with a candle stand in one hand. The fat-cheeked, gilded babies are carved separately from their large lotus leaf bases, which are complete with curled edges and seed pods...
Cotton kimono with geometric pattern. The weaving technique is "Kobai-ori" which is woven with thick and thin yarn loosely so that it is translucent. In excellent condition. Mid 20th century. 142cm x 124cm
Beautifully carved pair of serpentine deer striding. They are mounted on carved wooden stands. One deer has beautiful variations of tone, the other deer is pale green. They measure 7" long, 6" tall, 2" wide. mid 20th century.
Chinese porcelain vase Hu shaped with famille rose decoration, the floral and scroll decoration on the main section of the body of the vase has a key pattern border around the rim of the vase and a key and geometric base border with bamboo side handles. The inside glazed white. The base glazed same with a six character Qianlong mark in under-glaze blue...
Antelope mask from the Eastern Pende Peoples. Early to mid 20th century. Excellent age wear and patina. H. 45 cm.
Yale archive: ao-0038719-001
Provenance:
Coll. Christaens
Coll. Joseph Hans, Brussels
Mamadou Keita, Amsterdam
Danny de Waele, Ghent, Belgium, 1995
The Cape Cod pattern was produced by Imperial Glass Company from 1932 through 1984 when they closed. Not all pieces were made throughout those years, but the long production period is testimony to its lasting popularity. Offered here is the #140 comport & lid in crystal that dates to the 1940's - 50's. The comport stands 10 inches high to the top of the knob handle and is 6 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition, see my other listings for more in this pattern.
This pretty pink Cherry Blossom depression glass footed Juice Tumbler was made by Jeannette Glass from 1930 to 1939. The Tumbler measures 3 5/8 inches high X 2 3/4 inches in diameter at the top. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Cherry Blossom available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
French Bronze & Crystal Louis XVI Style 20 Light Chandelier in basket form, 36x28” circa 1880-1920.
A very nice vintage Chinese sterling silver bangle. Ingenious dragon design with lapis stones set as the eyes and the whiskers as the clasp. In excellent condition. Signed. D:2-1/2" Weight: 18g.
Charming Jadeite carving of three bamboo reeds, trees, and little bear eating leaves. Excellent detail with fine carving.
Circa 1910
Dimensions: 8.5" Tall X 4" Wide
Stand Dimensions: 8" Long, 2.5" Tall, 6.5" Wide
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RARE and Large Murano Cased GREEN, Controlled Bubbles and ORANGE GOLD or OXIDES? Art Glass Double FISH Pinched Vase!!! Believe this is an early piece by ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO and FLAVIO POLI for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1930s!!! Very unusual coloration to the Gold, mostly on the fish, since they look Orange! Believe it is a reaction to Oxides, much like the techniques used by Ercole Barovier...
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1955 sterling silver candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted, fluted candlesticks with silver spiraled carved wood rings at the center. Dimensions: 6 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches diameter; holds 3/4 inch diameter candles. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
Beautiful glass and brass French clock with porcelain dial and mercury pendulum. Measures 10 1/2" tall x 7 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Porcelain dial decorated with garlands of flowers and reads Tiffany & Co. on top and France on bottom. In perfect working condition.
Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"
This pretty pink Windsor, aka Diamond, depression glass 4 1/2 inch Berry or Fruit Bowl was made by Jeannette Glass from 1932 to 1946. This bowl measures 1 1/2 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Windsor available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Vintage Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt lacquer designs of lotuses, reeds, and cranes. It has two metal handles on its sides, a front lock, and comes with a sheet of glass to lay over the top of the chest so objects can be placed over it without damaging the lacquer.
Size: 12" height, 23.75" width, 13.75" depth
1930's Chinese Boxwood Carved Beast & Cub Figurine with Wood Stand
It is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall without stand by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.
It has hairline age cracks, flea bite chips at ears and a chip at wood stand and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1930. It has first quality blue crossed swords markings under glaze. The saucer is 5 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. The set has the traditional wavy borders with points at intervals. The cup features a split branch handle. The set is hand painted in shades of puce. The flower arrangements are executed with precision and excellent artistry...
Kiyoshi Saito
Maiko
Date: ca. 1960.
Size: Oban. Approximately 17.25 x 11.5 inches.
Pencil signed and sealed by Saito.
Self-published by the artist.
Silver mica is used on the collar.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Back margins have adhesive residue.
The Crinkle pattern was produced by Morgantown glass company in the late 1930's and into the 1960's. This is the 6 1/2 inch high juice or martini pitcher. The style is called 'Tijuana' and it holds 34 oz. Perfect condition, see my other listings for matching tumblers to complete the set - and for more Crinkle items in different colors.
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Moderntone in the 1940's & 50's. This 6.75" sherbet plate is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Georgian Style English Crystal Chandelier c.1920s Measuring 24 inch wide and 34 inch tall
A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely-calibrated medical dosages into your favorite cocktail. The syringe originally cost $10. The syringe is accompanied by an illustrated instruction card and the original fitted box.
Origin: America, 1967-70...
The mark of Ando Jubei is stamped on the bottom gilded rim of this 6.5" tall 20th century cloisonne vase. A cluster of silver wired grapes and leaves decorate the deep green ground.
Condition: Good, with only scuffing to the bottom rim, and a small indention to the upper. Also, there is a slight scratch below the grape cluster and another above the left wire tendril, too faint to photograph. The various white spots are merely light reflection.
Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Peaches and Melon. From the Three Still Lifes series.
Date: 1939.
Size: Approximately 19 x 14.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's signature and seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toning. Fading. Repairs made to margins and portion near left edge.
A beautiful Old Chinese silver ring with jadeite stone in excellent condition. Size:7.5 L:2.1cm $215
Description: This is an early 20th century Meissen porcelain jar and cover or sup tureen of superb quality, factory painted with naturalistic
flower of different kinds and colors with the gold trim lid and base. It bears the crossed swords mark in underglaze blue.
Size: This item is 5"h with 7" in diameter.
Condition is perfect.
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Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, Height 10". Zao-kei (Zao Onsen [hot spring]) in Yamagata Prefecture. Made by Saitou Takeo, born on Nov. 29, 1929. Probably made in the late 1970's.
Tokuriki Tomikichiro
Sanjo Bridge
Date: Likely 1940s-50s.
Size: Tanzaku (pillar) 14.25 x 3 inches.
Signed "Tomi" at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print on decorative board as originally issued.
Condition: Slight toning near bottom.
Note: This is the only example of this wonderful design that we could locate.
Vintage bronze Hindu Ganesha oil lamp, depicting a multiple armed Ganesha the oil part will hold a tealight candle.H 2.25" by 2.5"
Superb cut and polished sommerso form is in great condition with minor wear to the base. A wonderful example of modern design utilizing the traditional sommerso technique. The piece has 14 facets, which represent considerable skill and labor on the part of the glass cutter. It measures 6"x6"x3"h, retains evidence of its label, otherwise unmarked
This sterling souvenir spoon has a cut out of the Statue of Liberty in New York. It is 3 3/8" long. It was made by Enco, Inc. This spoon is in excellent condition. This is an unknown maker to me.
Bead Chain fixtures were the standard ceiling fixture of the American home from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. The decorative glass shade hung from 3 bead chains, and could be adjusted up or down depending on the size of the room and height of the ceiling. The graceful Art Deco design of these fixtures makes them the perfect fit in today's homes.
This vintage 10 1/4 inch glass shade has a raised fan design and center sunburst in crystal against a textured blue background...
The term “Raku” was once reserved for a style of pottery produced by a specific household in Kyoto that began over 450 years ago. Over the years, as it gained popularity, several branch kilns were established (Ōhi, Tamamizu) and a number of other lineages arose making pieces in the style of Raku, though they were not formally associated with the Raku household...
Woodblock Print of Traditional Japanese Folk Potteries by Serizawa Keisuke. Issued by Nihon Mingeikan (Japan Folk Craft Museum) in 1970. H. 20"(51cm) x W. 26"(66cm.) Excellent colors, light toning to paper. Printed text in English. See also SK-2 in Japanese. Keisuke Serizawa (5/13/1895 - 4/5/1984) was designated a Ningen Kokuho (National Living Treasure) in 1956 for his work in katazome stencil dyeing...
Chinese jade vessel, carved with archaic motifs including a mask on either side, a chimera handle and an animal head with ring, beautiful light green color, with carved wooden stand, mid 20th century.
Size including stand: 4 5/8" high x 5" long
Fostoria Glass Company made Combination in 1929. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Chinese Tomb Pottery Tile Probably Sung Dynasty. The tile depicts figures with ladders . Undamaged size 8.5" by 7"
A long stick design Ghurra, obvious signs of use and good age, height 37 cm, Thick 5.5 cm
Tamang people, Est central Nepal
All hand-sewn Eskimo doll probably made sometime during the 60's.
She is dressed in nicely detailed fur parka with fox trimmed hood and has hand-painted facial features on leather face with fur hair
She is 11 inches high and in good condition
Cambridge Glass Company made Chantilly from 1930's-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Vintage Spa Glass - This spa glass has small blue flowers painted on it, with the saying "Bad Hall!" It measures 4 1/8" tall x 2 7/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep and is in perfect condition.
A framed etching and aquatint print by Tanaka Ryohei. Scene of a thatched rooftop with a large flock of birds flying and trees branching out from behind the house. Signed in pencil and numbered 19/120. Dated 1994.
Framed: 22.75" high x 26.25" wide
Size of artwork: 13.5" high x 17" wide
This really pretty Paneled Grape Ruby Flashed 12 Ounce 5 3/4 Inch high Flat Ice Tea Tumbler was made by Westmoreland Glass from 1940 to 1980. This Tumbler measures 3 inches across the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The ruby flashing is all very good. This tumbler is hard to find. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland items available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Stippled Band was the first toy dish pattern produced by Akro Agate. The transparent topaz color pictured here was only made in 1935-6 and is very difficult to find. This 16 piece set is the Small size Stippled Band and includes the teapot and lid, 4 plates, 4 cups & saucers, sugar & creamer. There is a flake off the underside of the teapot lid, all the rest of the pieces are in very good condition. See my other listings for more Akro Agate Child sets.
Square cut old Wood Lamp Finial mounted with brass, fits into regular size of Harp, 1 1/8" high overall, 1" x 3/4" wide and 1" high for wood part, mounted with brass fitting into regular size of Harp. Age scratches on wood, no damage.
Watt Pottery made this Starflower bowl. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Utagawa Fusatane
An evening scene from the Snow, Moon, Flower series
Date: ca. 1850s-60s.
Size: 11.75 x 9.5 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Two punch holes from original folio. Thinned area from wormhole at upper left.
Tibetan bronze figure of Tara, goddess of compassion...
This is a Platinum & Diamonds Wristwatch from a Washington , DC Estate. The dial reads: Hamilton; however, as sometimes is the case the Original Movement has been replaced with an Elgin Jeweled Movement which is Running. There are 104 Diamonds and an approximate total diamond Weight of 1.75 Carats. This Platinum Watch is marked: 10% irid plat/ pat. No199178. Length is
6 1/2". Date this Platinum Diamonds Watch ca. second quarter of the 20th century in excellent Condition
Unusual good size glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with hollow inside and design of multiple blue and red spirals. Rare technique of thick walled material with hollow inside, superb execution, beautiful colors. Diameter 0.87 inches.
Description 張大千 大千居士仕女圖(楊仁恺鑑題)設色水墨紙本立軸 款識:每嘆飛英委暗塵,天花飄堕有春因。畫中非幻亦非真。浪蕊浮花終易醒,倡條冶葉霎時新。為誰怨損作殘春。甲卯嘉平大千張爰沙河邨居。鈐印:西蜀張爰、大千居士。楊仁恺鑑題:大千居士仕女圖 鑑藏印:龢溪仁恺、仁恺過眼。Hanging Scroll of an Chinese Beauty in Ancient Attires /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Ink & Color on Pa...
Fire King made Charm from 1950-54. These Cups & Saucers are in excellent/mint condition. 2 sets are available.
A Chinese hardwood cabinet with two shelves set inside the cabinet. The design of the cabinet is done in the preferences of Ming dynasty style wood working. Fine molding and paneling has been done to the cabinet. Age: 20th century Size:height 37.75" width 18" length 25.75
Paden City Penny Line Cordials in ruby. 4 are available, all in mint condition. Made in early 1930's.
MacBeth Evans Glass Company made American Sweetheart from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.