An American "Home Sweet Home" type image of modest home with saying "May every day in every year bless this house with homely cheer", housed in a late 19th century walnut and gilt fillet Victorian style frame. The piece as framed measures 16" by 14". The needlework is in exceptional fresh condition. I am uncertain as to the age of it; I think, younger than the frame. A timeless classic piece for the traditional home.
Four(4) Ivory Napkin Rings, two(2) different sizes, 1 3/8" high and 1 3/4" diameter-larger ones, 1 1/8" high and 1 5/8" diameter-smaller ones. They are in good colors and condition, no damages.
This very nice painted Famille Rose planter is 3 ¼ inches high, 8 3 /4 inches long and 7 inches deep. It is dated 1929. It depicts a water lily and leaf on one side and “Da Juan” style characters around the remaining sides. There is a red maker’s mark on the bottom but it is not readable. Aside from some small chips on the rim, it is in great condition.
Native American love token Valentine made with glass beads, felted wool, hide trim and Baby Ruth Candy Bar box for backing. It is 8" by 6 1/2" and is a very original and folky.
1930's Chinese Green Crackle Glaze Monochrome Porcelain Bowl with Wood Stand
It is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide with stand and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 3.6 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, glaze crazing, glaze cracks, and surface wears and scratches. The wood stand has chips and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An old Japanese double faced brocade obie with phoenix and fan design. The obie measures 150" long x 12 1/2" wide and dates to the early 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent. Free shipping within the USA.
Yuzen hinagata (sample book of yuzen-zome) of kosode (kimono with narrow opening of wrists) which is a reprinted edition of Edo kosode hinagata. It has 20 pages and 40 Yuzen-zome kosode designs. The book is made of washi (Japanese handmade paper.) Published by Yoneyama-do in Tokyo in 1927. In excellent condition.
18.5cm x 27cm x 0.5cm
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, the tapering body featuring a bird about to land on a lotus pond, the back with a colophon, cyclical date guiwei, bearing signature 'Yu Hanqing at Zhushan', the base marked 'Hanqing', from republic period. Size; Height of vase is 9.75 inches, no imperfections.
Soft wood (probably pine) carved shore bird decoy, likely 19th century, with authentic wear including missing paint, pellet holes, and broken off beak. The work measures approximately 9 1/2" by 6" extreme dimensions, not including the wood base. The eyes appear to be metallic tacks. I am not a decoy specialist but wonder if this might be by any recognized carver. In any event, the piece is a great example of folk art Americana.
Chinese antique doucai porcelain cup, stand and lid. The interior of the bowl and the lid left plain. The base of the bowl and the stand contains a six character Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue surrounded by a double circle, also in underglaze blue.
Condition is very good, no breaks or cracks. Some minor wear to the enamels.
Approximate sizes are as follows:
Stand: 4-3/8" diameter
Cover: 3-1/2" diameter by 1" high
Bowl: 3-7/8" diameter by 2-1/8" high
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
This footed bowl is from Gunnar Nylund's early years with Bing and Gröndahl. It was created between 1926 and 1928. It measures 4¼" (11cm) high and is 4½" (11.5cm) in diameter. The bowl is on four feet. The glaze is extraordinary and designed to resemble flames surrounding a cauldron. Mint condition. SHIPPING INCLUDED WITHIN US.
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Old Sage Figure
It is 27.95 inches (71 cm) in length by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. The plaque is 23.6 inches (60 cm) in length by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 9 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, repairs at the back and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Vase by Danish manufacturer Hjorth, c 1920-30. Grey stoneware, decoration of Art Déco scroll work in “flow” copper red under beautifully crackled glaze. Probably by Hans Hjorth. The Hjorth Terracotta Factory, now part of the Bornholm museum, is still working in the same premises where it was founded in the 19th century, still using the same equipment. Impressed deer mark (Hjorth is Danish for deer). Height "5¼/ 13 cm. Condition: fine
Chinese famille rose plate with a central figure of a rooster with other roosters among lotus blooms and other foliage. The underside of this plate has been covered in pewter, leaving the base exposed that shows a six character iron red Guangxu mark. With the addition of pewter, this dish is quite heavy.
Size: Approximately 9-1/4" diameter by 1-1/2" high
Age: Guangxu 1875-1908
Condition: Good condition.
Pair Massive Famille Rose Canton Export Vases from the Early Republic Period of China, just after the Qing Dynasty. The vases measuring 24 inch tall by 12 inches wide.
Austrian or German Sessionist candelabra 21x16”
Silver-plate Berlin Estate
Chinese cobalt blue porcelain meiping vase; with gilt tracery floral and character medallions (wear to gilt), Qianlong mark and possibly Minguo;
Size; Height of this fine vase is 8 inches, in very good condition. Provenance: From an Important Midwest Collection