English Wedgwood Porcelain Frog for flower arrangement, Ca. after 1920's, 2 1/2" high, 6 1/4" wide, creamy color tree trunk shape with many holes for the floral arrangement. Impressed mark "Wedgwood" "Made in England" "5Y31" on the bottom. The condition is good.
This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in England by Mintons before 1920. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 3 1/8 inches high without the handle. The set is made of fine, white bone china. The cup has an Empire style handle that rises above the rim of the cup. The cup flares at the rim and tapers towards the middle giving it a graceful quality. The set is decorated with delicate, flowing art nouveau flowers...
These porcelain plates were produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1929. There is a date cipher which indicates this year. We have three plates pictured but you may purchase one or more of them. The plates are signed by W.H. Austin. They measure 8 inches square. They are made of the finest quality bone china. The ground color is a deep cobalt blue. The interior band on the plate is cream colored. The center is hand painted with glorious realistic flowers in bright colors...
Mustard pot and lid, early Art Déco, by Minton’s, c 1920. Printed and enameled decoration of stylized flowers in black, yellow and green. Mark for c 1920 and C5015 (pattern number?). Height including lid "3/ 7,5 cm. Condition: fine.
Large antique oval Chinese platter or charger with a scalloped rim with a Bianco-sopra-bianco design of flowering stems and a butterfly overhead on a clair de lune glaze ground. The base is unglazed. Made for the export European market.
Size: Approximately 12" wide by 15" length
Condition: Good overall condition, no breaks or cracks. Some very minor wear to the design and the edges
Age: Pre 20th Century
Chinese famille rose porcelain double gourd vase with various flowers and butterflies painted on a white ground. The base border is painted with alternating bats, flowers and fruits all in iron red. The top rim is covered in gilt, complete with an iron red surrounding border. In the middle is a ribbon. The inside is glazed white, as well as the base with the base rim left unglazed...
This ceramic wall plaque was produced in France at the Manufacture Nationale de Sevres in 1928. The artist is Adrian August Leduc. His painted signature is on the back of the plaque as well as an impressed mark. It measures 11 ¼ inches in diameter and is 1 ½ inches deep. The design is abstract and high relief. There are rows of white circles with gray accents. There is wonderful texture to the surface...
1930's Chinese Peachbloom Monochrome Scholar Brush Washer Marked
It is 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21.2 cm) wide. It is 2.7 Lb.
It has dark spots, glaze crazing and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A lovely English cut crystal powder or dresser box. The cut glass jar features 3 large flowers with alternating leaves. A deep cut star is on the base bottom. The sterling silver lid is beautifully decorated with a chased Art Nouveau design around the outer edge. The center of the lid is plain and can be engraved. Lid is marked silver and tests sterling silver. The box is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Measures about 3" high x 3.75 at widest. Circa 1920.
French, early-20th century, oval with triffid feet, lid with hand-painted oval medallion with foil highlights, lovers in woodland setting, signed "Laura",
fabric-lined interior, 6-1/2 in. wide, wear to gilt highlights, otherwise good condition Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee
1930's Chinese Celadon Ge Type Crackle Bowl with Chocolate Rim
It is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.7 cm) wide. It is 1.85 Lb.
It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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"
A Bronze Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932). This plaque is of Joseph Schonthal a prominent Columbus, Ohio Philanthropist. Measures about 3 5/8" by 5 1/2". Fine and rare.
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.
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
Porcelain polychrome statue of the noted sage, Liu Hai. Liu Hai was the noted 10th century alchemist who learned the secret of immortality from the three legged frog, Jin chan (Chan chu). The frog is known for beckoning wealth. Later, in China and Japan, the combination of Liu Hai and the frog became the symbol of fortune and wealth. Age: 20th century Size: length 6.75" width 4" height 10.5"
A pair of Chinese crackled celadon vases, the flared lip rims over short necks with the curved sides tapering to a semi ogee foot and raised glazed base (drilled for electricity).
Size: 23 cm high by 12.5 cm diameter
Date: 19th century
Condition: Good overall condition. Bases drilled for electricity
Height approximately 16.5 cm. There are a chip at the finger, a hairline at the rim, and a hairline at the cover. In good condition.
A Bronze or Brass Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932) of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. Measures about 6 1/2" by 10". Number 27 on the back. Rare example.
Large antique hand enamelled painted blue milk glass vase with central picture of a two daisies with surrounding foliage. The reverse left bare, as well as the base. No markings.
Size: Approximately 12" high by 7" diameter
Condition: Very good condition, no breaks or cracks
Age: 19th century
Maker: Bristol
Small food dish for vegetables, relish etc. of round shape with small indentations in the rim. Thin, light colored stoneware, covered in cream-colored glaze with very fine crackle and pinkish brown swirls. In the bottom a highly stylized kotobuki character (longevity) in iron brown and three green glaze splashes on the rim. Glazes have left a few spots uncovered. Oribe ware, Japan, early Taisho era, 1920s.
H 2 x diam. 4-1/2 in.
Minimal traces of usage, fine condition.
H 26 cm , Length 25 cm , very good condition
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A Siam style budha cast bronze head made at Bien Hoa professional School in Vietnam circa 1930. Nice reproduction and beautiful patina. The Bien Hoa school was created in 1906 by French administrators who, seeing Vietnamese art and culture disappear during colonization, wanted to safeguard this important Vietnamese artistic heritage. The school was therefore created, it housed hundreds of Annamese students who became sculptors, painters, ceramists, cabinetmakers etc.....
Offered is this beautiful, hand-painted covered glass bowl, made probably by Mont Joye. It is 7 inches (17,5 cm) tall and 4 1/4 inches (10,5 cm) wide. It is in very good condition (there is a tiny flea-bite on the inner rim).
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Panel Wood Frame with Figure & Calligraphy
It is 30.1 inches (76.5 cm) long by 10.9 inches (27.8 cm) wide. It is 3.6 Lb.
The porcelain plaques have dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches. The wood frame has chips and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Roman style Bronze oil lamp with chain, well made with nice chain. The body has a copper malachite mineral growth spot on the back of the acanthus leaf detail. the color doesn't appear as it does in person . 19th c or much older . L 3.35" by 2.25 wide H with chain 7" no stand
Set of 4, Tiffany Studios gilt bronze Venetian pattern desk blotter corners. All marked: Tiffany Studios, New York, 1894. Outer edges measure 4.75 each and depth measure 2.5". Height is minimal.
According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The "Venetian" pattern was one of the more elaborate designs for ornamental desk sets. It is described in a 1920 trade catalogue as decorated with fields of richly chased ornament relieved by a deeply carved band of ermines at the base of each pie...
A Chinese porcelain underglaze blue painted 'dragon' baluster jar and domed cover.
Age: Late Qing Dynasty
Size: 19" high by 11-1/2" diameter
Condition: Very good, original lid
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shoulo Marked "福建會館徐德全造"
It is 18.2 inches (46.5 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 5.4 Lb.
It has skip glazes, rubbing of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A wonderful Chinese hat stand, painted in the Qianjiang Vase style, soft pastel enamels of colored hues of lavender and moss green for the clothing, done with the perfect flesh tone of peach to accentuate the facial details, makes this a must have. The execution of the details are superb in every way. These well done Qianjiang Vase paintings are getting harder to find, secure your investment today. It measures 11 inches high.
Antique Tibetan Bronze seated Buddha with some gilt areas , the base has its core and appears quite old. There is a unique cut copper pin holding the back piece in place. Size 7" by 4"
A Revernay French art studio pottery vase probably from the 1920s. Made by Atelier Revernay of France (known 1896-1930s), this attractive 8 1/4" tall vase has molded drip highlights and a mottled blue and brown glaze. The blue has deep greenish under-tones. It is hand incised 23 and REVERNAY on the bottom of the vase and it has a MADE IN FRANCE over-glaze mark also. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs however it does have a few burst glaze bubbles aro...
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Dragon Scholar Brush Pot Marked
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. It weight 2.3 Lb.
It has minor loss of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Chinese Carved and Lacquered pierced Panel.
Fine quality carving with silver and black lacquer trim design with butterflies, the center panel depicting an urn with figural scene and a pierced peony floral around the central urn . Crack to lower panel may have scattered losses . Size 57" by 11.25" by 1.5" approximately.
Tibetan rare antique cast silver Medicine Buddha with sealed copper base. Beautiful rare piece with tiny chunks of un melted copper seen at some surface spots especially at the knee area. Cast silver weighing 198G and is 3.5" tall by 2" wide.
Vintage Korean front opening bandaji (storage chest) decorated with white brass hardware incised with fish and yin/yang designs. The front drops open to reveal three interior drawers and a removable shelf above a large hidden lower compartment. Complete with the original functioning key and lock, which is finely incised with a calligraphy motif. Side carrying handles. Appears to dates from the first half of the 20th century. 31 ½”H x 38 ¼”W x 17”D. Very good overall condition. Th...
WOODEN WINDOW FRAMES OF YANGBAN'S HOUSE
Early 20th century, Korea. approx. 51 x 33 x 3.5cm each (20.07 x 12.99 x 1.37in).
Such refined craftsmanship of characteristic unilateral rounded lattice facing outward tells this pieces were actually installed in the residence of Yangban (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangban)
at that time. Also its unique iron fittings and handle are tasteful. Deterioration due to aging, but still substantial make as is.
Chinese white Peking Glass vase with painting in reddish-pink overglaze of a mountain palace scene. On one side, three figures approach a mountain pavilion where rocky crags rise out of the mist, trees bend and flocks of birds fly. On the reverse side is a lake with fishing boats and mountain peaks rising up in the distance. An inscription in black ink is written on the lake side of the vase. A thin painted ring of gold encircles the rim of the vase. A large character mark is painted in b...
Edo Period Utagawa Kuniyoshi wood block print c 1859, nice print handling wear especially at the lower corner as seen in pictures. Approximately 5.75 by 9" we have around 18 pieces from the same volume .
An attractive early 18th century Chinese export porcelain ribbed charger, thinly potted, decorated in famille verte enamels with a central panel of flowers and other foliage with butterflies above, within a segmented border of similar small panels. The back decorated with three sprigs of flowers with a shop mark surrounded by double circles in under-glaze blue.
Age: Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722)
Size: 11-1/2" diameter by 1-7/8" high
Condition: There is an old st...
OFFERING TRAY
Originally actually used as the traditional wooden ritual tray for votive offering in Korean Peninsula in early 20th century, approx. 25.5 x 25.5 x 7cm (10.03 x 10.03 x 2.75in).
Fine condition, with some expected sign of use due to age as is.
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A pair of Chinese famille rose chargers each painted with the same scene of two long tailed pheasants perched in flowering boughs amongst blue pierced rocks, within a pierced enamelled & gilt spearhead border on a white ground. The backs of each glazed white with no marks.
Size: 2" high by 11" diameter
Age: Qianlong period circa 1770
Condition: One of the plates has a repair on the edge (Please refer to pictures), as well as a minor chip o the edge. There is so...
I have always really liked the black bottle doll doorstops. They are something I keep more than I sell. I am offering of few of mine for sale so here is the second one.
This bottle doll with her head tipped to one side and her mouth, down turned and barely visible is wearing a red polka dot dress with a shear cap and apron. I have only had one other doll with a secret and the story goes like this.
I bought the bottle doll from a picker and he was door knocking and it turns out a man had ...
A Batavia ware bottle vase with flared mouth over long neck . The rounded sides decorated with shaped panels containing distant landscape views in blue and white on a red ground. The inside glazed white. The base glazed white with double circles in underglaze blue.
Size: 25 cm high by 10 cm diameter
Age: Late Kangxi period 1662-1722
Condition: There is a small chip on the inside top rim. This does not interfere with the red and ca be very easily repaired at mi...
Large and impressive French Art Deco vase by Robert Lallemant (1902-1954), circa 1928-1930. Almost black iridescent glaze. Fully signed: "T.R.Lallemant" and inscribed "France". 14 3/4" tall. In excellent condition. Robert Lallemant was an important French ceramicist of the period, as well as a furniture designer (he created furniture for the UAM--Union des Artistes Modernes) and all around designer and photographer.
A lidded box by French Longwy. Crackle glaze and enamelled relief decoration in brilliant colours, in the Oriental style typical of Longwy. Model number: 1504, pattern number 5685, c 1920-30. Printed greenrk "Longwy emaux"/enamels and signature in black: S.F. Width "5¼/ 13 cm and height "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.
Chinese hat stand done in fencai enamels showing fish swimming among foliage. Gilt border with a poem done in black ink. The inside and base glazed white with the base rim unglazed. On the base is a iron red stamped mark in borders.
Size: Approximately 11" high by 4-3/4" diameter
Condition: Good condition, no breaks or cracks. There is wear to the gilt border.
Age: Late Qing to early Republic.
1930's Chinese Clair-de-Lune Monochrome Sky Blue Double Ears Vase Marked
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 2.4 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, a chip at the bottom, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Russian Eastern Orthodox Enameled triptych in brass or bronze. Probably late 19th c 6.25" by 3.75"
Chinese blue and white vase of dear and plum blossom
Antique Nepalese Rice Beer vessel with extensively engraved surface. The vase shapes vessel is elaborately cast bronze with nice detail at the neck with the entire body engraved including the interior rim that also includes a temple inscription. Very rare piece and in great condition. Nearly 5 pounds and 13.5" high and 7" diameter.
Pair of finely detailed and colored, heavy, original painted cast iron bookends. They feature a log cabin with a red roof, surrounded by a forest of tall trees and shrubs beneath a full moon in a midnight blue sky. The casting is high quality with the trees and cabin in relief. The colors are original in red, green, blue, gold, brown, and white. Each bookend stands 6 1/4" (15.9 cm) tall, 4 1/2" (11.4 cm) wide, 2" (5 cm) deep and weighs 2 lbs. 4 oz. (4 lbs. 8 oz. for the pair). They are in ve...
1932's Japanese Woodblock Print "Rain at Shinagawa", Signed Kawase Hasui, Publisher Sealed Watanabe (6 mm seal)
The overall measurement is 22 inches (55.9 cm) long by 14.1 inches (35.8 cm) wide. The print is 15.35 inches (39 cm) in length by 10.3 inches (26.3 cm) wide. The seal is 6.28 mm in diameter.
The top of print is glued to a backing. The print has creases at the borders, fading, minor browning, yellowing, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Carving of a Chinese scholar made from dark hardwood with lighter orange highlighted areas, his eyes closed as if in deep meditation. He sits with one leg curled underneath himself, his left arm rested upon a carved stool or small table, with the face of a beast. He holds a scroll in his hand and creates a Buddhist mudra gesture with the same hand.
Size: 10" height, 6.5" width
DESCRIPTION: A handsome ikebana basket, Meiji Period, crafted of smoked bamboo in a diagonal weave with double wrapped handle. Three vertical bamboo strips reinforce two corners, and the basket rests on a square, open weave base. Excellent condition with no breaks or losses. Ikebana ("living flowers") is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is also known as Kado ("way of flowers"). Japanese artists crafted Beautiful baskets such as this one as containers to hold simple to elaborate ikebana...
4 ivory 4000 big 3500 small @ 1800
Hanging scroll with erotic painting. Image of a man of the merchant class and a woman having intercourse, while being surrounded by a multitude of other women having their own fun. Ukiyo-e style.
Black ink, gold and bright color on silk.
Unsigned. After a four-page book illustration by Keisai Eisen (see photo 6, which is NOT offered for sale here).
Japan, Meiji period.
Height: 12 ¾”; width: 18 ¼”; total height mounting: 47 ¾” (32.4 x 46.3; 121.3 cm).
Typ...
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Pepper or Salt Shaker, 2 5/8" diameter, 1 1/8" high, made late 1880's, "Long Life" Chinese Character written in three(3) areas inside the circle, enclosed by typical Rose Medallion pattern with overglaze Famille Rose colors of the roses and butterflies in gold highlight. Marked "China" in red on the bottom and large hole for cork stopper.
A bright, beautiful woodblock print by Mayumi Oda (1941-present), headlining her exhibition in the Satori Gallery, San Francisco, January 1982. It is numbered 93/250 and signed/copyrighted in pencil.
Largest prints she has made.
Size: 39.5" height, 28" width
Chinese Scholar Yixing Pottery Teapot Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 6.98 x 13.33 x 8.89 cm (2.75" x 5.25" x 3.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle
Weight: 187 gram (6.59 oz)
Age: Early 20th Century'; Production: Handcrafted
This Chinese yixing pottery teapot is handcrafted with a uniquely bubble mounted spout with multiple holes (7) & a purple & brownish patina. It comes with a decorative lid with original string attached....