Charmingly kitschy majolica figurines, a pair of musicians by Ditmar Urbach, c 1930. An accordionist and a flutist, in Robin Hood-like attire. Height "9½/ 24 cm. Printed mark Ditmar Urbach Made in Germany, impressed model numbers 14257 and 142 58. The mark was in use before the confiscation of the factory in 1938 . Condition: a nick to the hand of one musician and repair to the hat of the other, and to the feet of both (cf. photos).
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PAIR of Murano Cased COBALT BLUE Sommerso Art Glass Cornucopias!!! Documented as ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO!!! They have NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
They each measure about 4 3/4" tall x 4 3/4" long x 3 3/4" wide ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
This child's cap from the from the high valleys of Indus Kohistan is dated to the mid-late 20th century and embellished with cowry shells, white beads and metal snaps and trinkets. The embroidery is tent stitch worked in cotton thread, forming interlocking diamond motifs on the crown. Condition: overall good, some fraying. Diameter is 7 inches, circumference 15 1/4 inches.
A finely carved Chinese agate in the form of a popular motif often seen in Tibet which is the windhorse. The use of Tibetan motifs in Chinese arts began during the Ming dynasty with patronage of the Tibetan high lamas and continued onwards into the Qing Dynasty. The windhorse is carrying a pecha or sutra text, a signature motif often found on windhorses. The stylized ribbons and the waves are done in the Chinese style. Age: 20th century Size: length 4.3" width 2.5" height 3.75"
This large carved rose quartz snuff bottle is 3 ¼ inches tall, 2 ¼ inches wide and 2 inches in depth. One side depicts a crane standing on one leg and a Ling Zhi (a tree mushroom that symbolizes longevity) in its mouth; the other side depicts a deer facing a pine tree. The snuff bottle is late 1970¡¯s product. It has some natural flaws and some small chips on the top of the rim.
Reliquary figure carved in the shape of a standing female, with typical coiffe, serene face with scarifications on forehead, conical breasts, hands joined at abdomen level. The statue is resting on a large wood lid, on which it is affixed with soil material. The reliquary box itself is missing. Wood, with partly encrusted dark patina. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples. Height: 18 3/4" (47 cm)...
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Gorgeous and Elegant Set of 2 Italian Murano Green, Orange and Gold Flecks Art Glass Wine Bearer Women Sculptures!!! Attributed to Alfredo Barbini for the Salviati Company. The figures have a "Fenicio" style skirt, hold a black and gold leaf water/wine container, and have a beautiful flower on their hair. Each of them is a little different, in the way they hold the jar, and in their size...
A classic Art Deco sterling silver double jigger. The linear shape of the cups (instead of the more common bell shapes) lends this jigger a very modern feel. Marked "Sterling" and with the hallmark for Baldwin & Miller.
Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Dimensions: 3-7/16" tall. Weight: 55.5 gr.
Fenton Colonial Orange Compote is in mint condition. Made in the early 1960's. It is about 6" tall.
17-18th c Continental hard wood column Capital fragment, fine carving possible carved in teak with traces of blue paint . Heavy displays great. One idea is have the back run through a table saw to flatten out and use French cleat to hand as a wall shelf. weight is 27 pounds size 17.25 by d 8" h 14"
This is a really nice depression glass Amber Patrician, aka Spoke, 4 1/4 inch high X 2 3/4 inches in diameter across the top Water Tumbler or Glass made by Federal Glass from 1933 to 1937. This Tumbler holds 9 ounces and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Patrician depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Sauce pot with spout and handle, decoration in green and brown on white, and with a Greek fret border in sgraffito, 1950's. Pierced handle, to allow for the pot to be exposed on the kitchen wall. Marks for Robert Picault, Vallauris. Width "6½/ 17 cm, height "2¼/ 6 cm. Condition: fine.
This porcelain figural group was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the 1940s. It has an inscribed artist's signature, C. Werner, in the base. The figurine measures 11 1/4 inches high and 9 1/4 wide. It is beautifully modeled with fine details. The young, beautiful mother is assisting her infant to take his first steps. It has a classical elegance and yet a modern 1940s stylized look. The figures are realistically hand painted.
Condition: Excellent.
This really pretty Purple Slag 6 inch high Two Handled Sweet Meat Dish or Mint Comport was made by Westmoreland Glass. The Sweet Meat is signed WG on the bottom. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A Sterling Silver Cheese Knife or Spreader. From the 1930's/1940's. Length 6.5" and excellent condition.
This is a really pretty light blue Coin 6 1/2 inch high Handled Cruet with Stopper made by Fostoria Glass. This Cruet holds 7 ounces. Both the Cruet and Stopper are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Fostoria Coin glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This elegantly styled murrine pitcher by Fratelli Toso illustrates the technical expertise that the Muranese artisans possess. Each murrine is individually made and they are assembled and fused to the blowpipe and then blown into this relatively thin and elegant form. Being a glassblower myself, I have great respect for the level of skill demonstrated in vessels constructed with murrine. These were produced in the early 1900's, according to Leslie Pinas' "Fratelli Toso"...
Rhymes and Life Scenes of Japan. Calendar for 1903 (28 pp. inc. covers)
Date: Published in 1902.
Publisher: T Hasegawa Publisher & Art-printer,Tokyo.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock prints.
Condition: Back cover has bent corner, stains, and indentations (which carry through to a few of the pages)...