A beautiful large vintage Chinese wooden stand with dragons motif, in excellent condition. D:28.5cm (inside rim)
An art glass vase by Swedish designer, Kjell Englaman.There is a Kosta Boda label and the piece is signed along with a production number 49111. It measures approximately 7-5/8" x 6" and weighs 2.9lbs.
Very fine sterling silver trumpet vase with a ruby glass liner. The vase's body is intricately pierced in an acanthus leaf motif to show the rich red liner. The undulating flared rim lends a slight Art Nouveau feeling to the overall look. The base is marked for the Watson Co.
Origin: America, 1905-29. Condition: excellent, all original, no damage to glass; there are a couple of small dings to the underside of the flared lip (easier to feel with the fingertips than to see)...
Tang Dynasty Red Terracotta Tomb offering Figure, white slip remains and the head reattached . Size H 8"
Large and spectacular Art Deco baluster bronze vase by Shizan ( Takano Ryoichi) with geometrical pattern carved and inlaid with silver.
******By Takano Ryoichi (born in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, in
1907), signed Shizan
. Shizan was the art name for Takano Ryoichi, from Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. He had a long artistic career since the beginning of Showa (1926-1989), was awarded several prizes at exhibitions; member of Japan Kogei Association...
Antique Japanese clay Temple votive Kannon figure . Size h 4" w 2 "
Indian drawing, double sided. 19th century. Inks on paper. 33x26cm. framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. shipping worldwide.
A beautiful old Chinese tiger's eye snuff bottle with 2 fishes motif in excellent condition. H:2-1/2" Sold to Germany
Large Japanese porcelain vase by Shumei Fujii, decorated with the design of white herons and pine in underglaze blue and pale green. The rest of the areas are covered with white gold (straight translation from the "title", platinum like), all hand decorated with the artist’s signature at the bottom. Beautiful "Tsubo" in museum quality.
Shumei Fujii (1936 to present) is a famous Arita ceramic artist with a remarkable record...
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3.5" by 3.5"
Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.
William deLillo's Siamese dark red ruby hand crafted, faceted glass beads combine with rich gold plated leaves to form this elegant set. Note the detailed work, all done by hand. Designed and executed by Robert Clark for the House of deLillo. Necklace is 15" end to end, leaves are 1" long. Clip earrings are 2 1/2" long. Necklace has deLillo name plate. One earring has the hang tag.
Size: 19.5 cm high.
Condition: excellent.
Duncan and Miller Blue Opalescent Murano Platter, 14.5" across, Blue Opalescent, produced from 1938-55. It is in mint condition -- very hard to find, probably due to the delicate nature of the reticulated rim.
A young woman dressed in a white robe with red hakama pants is holding a folding fan and is posed to do a dance. This dress is often known as Shirabyoshi where these were sacred dances offered to the gods. The shirabyoshi figure evokes the Heian and Kamakura aesthetic and the legends contemporary to the era that portray the Shirabyoshi. Work is signed and sealed by an artist named Nanko.
Age: Early 20th century. Size: height 74.25" width 22.5
Netsuke carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century. Netsuke represents a doll of Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in monastic robe, and his eyes can pop in and out. Perfectly captured facial expression, beautifully incised and etched facial hair and 3 flowering chrysanthemums on his robe. It appears that the artist etched a different design on every piece of this model of his - see the other Darumas by Ryoshu on my site...
The embroidery of Swat Valley is renowned for its dramatic colors stitched against a black background. This cushion cover from Mingora in Swat is in satin stitch in a deep purple with pink highlights. The embroidery is silk floss thread outlined with yellow outline stitching on a black cotton background. There is one small tear on one corner of the textile. It measures 41 x 41 cm and is dated to the mid or late 20th century.
Ca 1950 Arts and Crafts style candlesticks marked Hecho en Mexico. The base on one has two small bumps. 3-3/4" x 2-1/4"
These well-carved hardwood Luo Han statues are about 8 1/4 inches tall, 6 inches wide and 4 inches in depth. They were carved around 1950. One is holding a 7 storied pagoda; the other is holding a four sided vase. Both have inlayed eyes, but the latter is missing his right eye. They are in good condition.
Carved Wood Bank in the form of a Victorian Mailbox. Carved from a solid piece of mahogany(?) with a slot at the top and a hinged door opening to a cavity (no key)
Height:14"
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965)
Two Kittens
Date: 1950s-60s.
Size: Approximately 16.75 x 11.25 inches.
Sealed by the artist at lower right and on verso.
Self-published by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Tape residue at back margins and top front margin.
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Block Design. These 8 oz shakers are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Rare semi antique supplementary warp silk embroidery on handspun indigo cotton, blanket from the diverse Tai ethnic group Vietnam/Laos. I collected this in Chiang Mai around 12 years ago and would date it around 40 to 80 years old. Nowadays you just can’t find this sort of textile anymore. Some embroidery losses and a hole along the edge (noted in enlargements) but overall in very good condition. Dimensions: 84cm/33in x 145cm/57in.
Ritual spoon, its handle carved in the shape of a male ancestor wearing cap and bracelets on arms and legs. A very rare feature is that the ancestor is also wearing a Christian cross at the end of a long necklace. Indonesia, Flores Island. Height: 8 7/16" (21,5 cm). Old accident, restored locally, at the junction between the spoon and the handle, tiny chips, otherwise good condition. A truly rare piece.
Ohara Shoson (Koson)
Egret on Snow-covered Willow Tree at Night
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.25 x 5.0 inches.
Date: 1930s.
Shoson seal lower right.
Made in Japan stamped on verso.
Reference: AS.10 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Paper at top back corner.
Ancient Chinese Warring states period terracotta roof tile. Cylindrical Eaves Tile with Fufu Pattern repaired. Size 73/4" 43/4" 23/4"
A nice colorless crystal and Pomona Green compote. The 6 3/4 inch tall compote has an optically ribbed colorless bowl and foot joined by a twisted Pomona Green stem. The base has a broken pontil and is signed with the block letter “Steuben” mark.
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.
An attractive, blue and white 2-1/4" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer made by Coalport, England. This bone china cup and saucer is in an unnamed pattern (listed as COACOA168 on Replacements) and it has gold trim. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor crazing in the bottom of the cup...
A Chinese porcelain baluster jar and cover painted in famille verte enamels. Decorated with leaf-shaped panels enclosing bamboo, peony, chrysanthemum and prunus, all reserved on a powder-blue ground. The domed cover with a knop finial. Glazed white on the inside. The base glazed white with a six character under-glaze blue Kangxi mark surrounded by double blue circles. Original lid.
Size: Height: 39 cm, Width: 24 cm
Condition: Good overall...
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RARE Large Murano Cased BLACK and WHITE with GOLD FLECKS Applications Art Glass Mezza Filigrana BIANCO NERO FORATO Vase!!! Attributed to DINO MARTENS for AURELIANO TOSO, circa 1950s!!! The piece is divided by a line of Copper Aventurine flecks. It has NO damages (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measure 11 1/2" tall x 7 1/2" long x 4 1/2" wide ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
Hongshan Standing Cicada Bird Greenish Jade pendant figure , nice little figure with extensive wear and bright sheen from handling . nice large suspension hole with great mineral deposits and growth in the holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size h 2" w 1"
BOJAGI, WHITE, SMALL
Traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from various scrap fabrics called Bojagi (Pojagi),
mid 20th century, approx. 64.5 x 65.5cm (25.39 x 25.78in), embodies the lifestyle and the story of the people who take good care of their possessions at that time.
Softish texture...
A wonderful hand-modelled Aka Raku tea bowl with compressed ring foot and covered with a red and black glaze - made by legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû...
Late 19th c Indian hand pounded copper pot with lid and lock nice detail on the lid in as found condition would polish well . Size H 9 " W 7". Three available at the same price piece received may not be the one pictured.
A large bright, hand painted, matt glazed Art Deco vase made in the Plateelba Zuid-Holland (PZH) factory, Gouda, in the Netherlands.
This item carries the date mark for 1932.
Condition: Excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration.
30cm (12inches) high; 16cm (6.3inches) diameter.
A majestic pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Bisque Figurines 1840s After Fragonard. Each figure measuring about 17” in height and bases, which are removable, or 7 inch diameter. Bisque porcelain with glazed porcelain bases, removable.
The figurines can be removed from their pedestals. 18" $2,200 for the pair.
Anthropomorpic female figure. Probably used as a headdress. H. 48 cm. Mid 20th century.
Provenance:
Kathy van der Pas en Steven van de Raadt, 1998,
Otto Schaap, Amsterdam,
De Zwaan, Amsterdam, 2020.
This type of strongly abstract and stylized sculpture is supposed to be an ex-voto offered during the worship of the Indian deity Mauli Mariai. However the role and the meaning of these statues remain poorly documented. H22 cm
More information on request
Heisey Glass Company made Orchid from 1940-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
This is a VERY GOOD JADE "2 ELEPHANTS" SNUFF BOTTLE
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This is a very fine potted Chinese Republic period. pre-30 blue and white with enamel famille rose painted with beauty courtesans vase, hand painted and very fine in painting.
Fine Vintage Momo Coral carving of a seated Pug French or Japanese, well carved in a seated upright position with beautiful detail no damage signature or holes. Weight is 5.3G and is 23mm h 20mm deep .
This really pretty Moonlight Blue Caprice 7 Ounce Old Fashion Flat Tumbler was made by Cambridge Glass. This Tumbler measures 3 1/4 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Caprice available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Shaman's Feast Woodblock Print on Traditional Hanji Paper by Hong Sung Dam in 1982 (21 x 15 inches, 53.5 x 38 cm, including margins). Hong Sung Dam is a woodblock print artist who was a leader of the minjung, the peoples' political movement that arose from the ashes of the Gwangju Massacre where the Korean government slaughtered hundreds (some witnesses say thousands) of their own citizens in the streets in response to demonstrations in Gwangju...
Helmet mask of Janus shape, showing two busts surmounted by fierce looking faces, each one very different from the other one. The mask is made of wood covered with animal skin, with a rattan base allowing fixation to the top of the dancer's head. Beautiful dark brown glossy patina. Africa, Nigeria, Ekoi ethnic group. Height: 21 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: old European collection.
Pair Chinese carved Ivory Heart Shape pierced Earrings, 14K gold post, 3/4" high, 3/4" wide, 1/4" deep without gold post, in good condition. Imported to US Prior to 1980.
Kawase Hasui
Chuzenji, Utagahama
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1931. A first edition with Watanabe publisher's seal used between 1929 and 1941.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #264.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent with repair to upper left margin.
Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS
This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long
Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams
Marked Taxco, CBS,925
Excellent condition
This is a really pretty green Block Optic depression glass 6 1/4 inches high Candy Dish with Cover made by Hocking Glass from 1929 to 1933. This Candy bottom and cover are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Block Optic available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This really nice 7 1/4 inch high Rooster handled Pitcher was made by Pennsbury Pottery. This pitcher measures 5 1/2 inches across the top. It is signed on the bottom: Pennsbury Pottery and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Rooster design is very good. Be sure to search our other pitchers available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Fostoria cordials with the Chintz etching are 4" tall and hard to find. 3 are available, each in mint condition. Made from 1940-1976.
Offered is this beautiful, 'Osiris'-type art glass vase with applied handles, made most likely, by Stevens & Williams in England, around 1890. Probably the 'Pull-up' machine, invented by John Northwood (when he was Artistic Director at Stevens & Williams), was used for the zippered pattern on the vase. The vase is 9 inches (23 cm) tall and 5 inches wide. It is in good condition. The handles on the vase fluoresce in a gentle-green coloration, typical of 19th century soda-lime glass. Unsigned, as ...
U S Glass Company made Floral and Diamond Band in the 1920's. This butter and lid is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Japanese Woodblock print from artist Torii Kotondo (1900-1976).
Print displays beautiful japanese woman combing her hair. Wearing a grey silk kimono with pink and darkened green floral details.The woman has lovely blush colored lips with shining raven hair. Print contrasted with blue toned graduated back ground.
From the bijinga "12 Beauty" series. Contains signature and seals. Shown close up with detail images.
Circa 1929
Dimensions: 19" H x 13" W
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Chinese carved boxwood figurine depicting the Tang poet Li Bai dressed as an official and holding a cup of wine. Fixed on a wooden base. Condition: fine, some patina. Dimension: total height: 18.2 cm.
A vibrant image of a paradisaical island over which soar white cranes by Shirakura Kanyu (Niho) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Horai Senkyo-zu. This scroll is signed Kanyu, placing it in or after 1940 , when he changed his art name. It is performed with pigment on silk in a fine silk border with solid ivory rollers (these will be changed if exporting). It is 145 x 65.5㎝ (57 x 26 inches) and is in excellent original condition. A similar scene on two six panel screens spread...
Ife Benin Bronze Hip Plaque with Warriors and a leopard head. Size H 9" W 7" H 2"
Benue Plateau, mid 20th century. H. 40 cm.
Ex Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam.
Ex Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, March 2014.
The Djompre are a small ethnic group with their homeland in the Benue Plateau State in northern Nigeria. They call themselves Kutep or Kutev, the denomination Djombre - which means cannibals - has probably been given to them by the neighbouring Chamba.
Middle Eastern lost wax Silver alloy and Lapis snuff bottle. The body is made of braided coils and set with fine quality lapis with silver flecking,the piece is cast in silver alloy and tarnish very quickly. Size H 3 3/4" W 2.5" weight 47g