All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1950 item #1137628 (stock #755)
A large carved hardwood bust of a dancer in traditional costume, signed Klung Kung, and made in Bali during the first half of the 20th Century, circa 1920 to 1950...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1960 item #1127143 (stock #738)
A finely carved Striped Ebony (Diospyros ebenum) bust of a lady made in Bali circa 1930-1960. Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 26cm (10.2inches) high; 16cm (6.25inches) wide. Weight 1.6kg.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1940 item #1156508 (stock #G0583)
A beautiful old Chinese natural purple rock crystal guanyin, in excellent condition. H:7.75cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #759192 (stock #LE-8)
Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, Unknown business. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Takara;” braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Saikou Kyuu Hin” (Top grade Excellent Goods,) logo: “Takara” (Treasure) character with image of Daikoku’s (one of the 7 Lucky Gods) hammer, 3rd line: “Daibenkyo no Mise” (A Shop with great discounts/bargaining opportunities.) This apron could be used generically for any type of business. Very good condition. Late1900’s...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1093370 (stock #G0454)
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver wine cup with very nice Chinese characters carving. Weight:44.5g H:4.5cm D:5.5cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1153972 (stock #ZSEA141)
This ornate Siamese statue depicts a nobleman kneeling wearing court formal attire. A few areas of wear on the gilding as would be expected from handling a piece of this age. Siam changed its name to Thailand 1949...This statue predates the name change He is 16 inches tall and weighs approx 7 lbs. No chips, no cracks, very good condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1980 item #1303887
A beautiful jadeite in a wonderful emerald green tone, mounted on a 14K gold band with feminine form. Band is marked "14K" and "5.85". Size: .75 cm x 1 cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #615701
Japanese Uchikake (wedding gown) with Imperial Carts, flowers and gold color “maku” (outside cloth divider). The divider is used as a street on this gown leading the wagons to the large area at the bottom half. The background colors from the top are orange, light pink to dark gray at the bottom. The liner is red. The condition is excellent, like new.
53" W x 75 1/2" L (sleeve length 41")
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1960 item #1164866
Rare and heavy silver necklace with fine floral engravings. This piece was collected in Thailand. H. 16 cm (excl. stand) W. 17,5 cm. Weight 700 gram. Inside diameter 11 cm. Age: early to mid 20th century. Comes with a custom made stand.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1223722
Japanese silk kimono decorated with a beautiful scene of flowers including irises, peonies, and chrysanthemums with a little stream in color with gold details all on a very light cream color ground, Taisho Period. Size: 58" high x 51" wide.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Scandinavian : Pottery : Pre 1960 item #1172904
Up for auction is a Swedish glazed ceramic bowl by Wilhelm Kåge Farsta - Gustavsberg studio,1950; circular footed form with interior incised concentric circles, rim decorated with square patterns, manufacturer's mark, signed on legs. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [Kage Farsta Gustavsberg Studio]. Measurements: Diameter, 6-3/4", height 3"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1950 item #457693
Superb and very rare copper bowl in the form of three bound leaves by acclaimed silversmith Alfredo Sciarrotta. Most of Sciarrotta’s work was in sterling silver, but he did make a limited line of copper and brass wares early in his career. The designer’s work is instantly recognizable from the quality of workmanship, the heaviness of the material, and of course the naturalistic shapes accented with delicately curling edges and engraved veining...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #478878
This is a beautiful dark blue Japanese Uchikake (wedding gown) made in Nishijin, Kyoto. The label states the name of Nishijin and the use of pure gold. The gown is woven with fans and Gosho (palace) flower carts which is one of the favorite motifs used for Japanese wedding gowns. They are remainders of the Heian period (794-1192) which was the last graceful era of the aristocrats. The gown is meticulously hand sewn to perfection as most Japanese kimonos are...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1940 item #970398 (stock #Fostoria )
This lovely Fostoria rose pink June etch tidbit, snack, or lemon handled plate is in perfect condition. The acid etch features two large tied ribbons trailing along the rim with spring flowers. It is slightly flared sitting on a collar foot. Just a lovely piece that would make a lovely gift or to display your homemade goodies. It is 8 1/2" long including the handles, and 7" wide. I have other Fostoria and elegant glassware in my inventory.....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Paintings : Pre 1940 item #1290476 (stock #G0739)
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese fan with Zitan wood handle and in a 19th C. embroidery fan case, both in excellent condition. Fan painting was painted by a famous Chinese painter. L:33cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1980 item #421589 (stock #2170)
This 1970’s carved jade statue is 4 1/8 inches high, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick. It depicts two dragons playing with a fire globe and surrounded by clouds. It is in good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1224226
Large Burmese buddhist manuscript on thick paper. 140x42cm. 50 different sepereate images, 6 areas of text. Black covers. Text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be mid 20th century or earlier. Good condition, creases along folds.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1940 item #823959
A good bronze footed trumpet vase by Carl Sorensen. The surface is patinated in a dark mottled green and is enhanced with parallel engraved lines forming bands decorated in a darker green patination. The small foot makes this one of Sorensen's more unusual vase designs. Sorensen made a variety of decorative metalwares, but little is known about him. He worked in Pennsylvania, and his pieces were possibly sold by Roycroft and Tiffany...