Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1943 sterling silver pitcher by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought, bulbous form pitcher with a magnificent oversized carved wood handle; banded incised design on the neck. Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches tall by 6 inches diameter by 9 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition...
Chinese Song-Sung Dynasty pair of Qingbai glazed funerary urns with elaborate applied dragons among clouds and bands of standing figures around the shoulders . Probably Sung 15" . Old Sotheby's auction stickers
Khmer 13- 15thc terracotta spirit cat figure, these cat sculptures were believed to ward off "night spirits & ghosts" Size L 9.5"
Song- Ming Dynasty Lokapala temple guardian head in blue, this rare and fantastic piece comes from the Pingyao area of China and once protected the front of a temple from evil. The piece is made of earthen stucco with poly chrome colors ,as well as glass eyes.The statue would be well over life size.
Dimensions H 13" W 9" and very heavy and delicate ...
A delicate antique Chinese Tea Box with exquisitely decorated gilt relief. It has a pewter box lining with a glass knob. The lacquer shows images of a pavillion setting with trees and a border of flowers. The pewter box has a primitive etching of scholars with rocks and grasses. The interior top is lacquer with two gold fronds.
Date: 18th Century
Dimensions: 11"X 6" X 7.5"
Chinese framed painting of a mother donkey feeding her young, while a third donkey turns away in an opposite direction. Signed "Huang Zhou" (1925-1997) with two red chops.
Dimensions: (entire frame) 27” L x 18” H (painting only) 19” L x 13” H
Outstanding multi-colored and threaded art glass vase by Durand. Gorgeous golden yellow ground flows into grapefruit pink glass with applied glass threading. The vase is in excellent condition and approximately 8 1/4" h. Though unsigned, this vase corresponds with many known Durand pieces using this decorative technique and color scheme...
Antique Chinese seated Guanyin made of bronze and beautifully decorated with bright colored enamel. She hold a water jar in her right hand. In her crown sits a small image of Amitabha, her spiritual teacher. Her robes are decorated with raised auspicious objects and swirling clouds. Guanyin is short for Guan Shi Yin which means "Observing the Sounds of the World"...
Wilber Orme designed Art Deco glass candle holders
Cambridge Glass, "Pristine Table Architecture"
Rare and important objects of early modern design
1938
5 3/8" tall x 5 3/8" long
Book reference- American Modern 1925 - 1940, Design for A New Age, Harry Abrams publ., featured on pages 56 - 57
Very good vintage condition with some restoration. Please email for details
Set of two (2) Chinese hardwood chairs, each with a beautifully carved back featuring a central solid carving within a clover-shape of high-class men and women wearing long-sleeved robes with a background of beautiful structures and plant life. Supporting the central carving at the base are three small children; One middle child crouches low whilst holding a scroll painting, with two children at his sides holding branches...
From our African Art Collection: An Akan figuring holding an Ashanti Stool, the figure has distinguishable tribal markings on its cheeks.
"The Akan (/ˈækæn/) are a meta-ethnicity living in the countries of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast...
These eight wayang kulit shadow puppets, called in Bali "ringgits", were bought from a dalang (shadow artist) in Bali around 1960 and had then already a certain age. In a wayang kulit performance, the puppet figures are mostly rear-projected on a linen screen. These puppets are made from rather thick pergament (cowhide) and painted in natural colors, many of them are inscribed with their name on the wooden sticks...
A beautiful pair of celadon crackle glaze lamps in Chinoiserie style contemporary 1940s each measuring 26 inches with a beautiful shades $2400
Early 20th century, Chinese 17" jadeite ruyi scepter featuring a double fish. This scepter is carved from a solid piece of jadeite with the prettiest shades of mottled blues, greens and whites and has a gorgeous polish. Comes with a hardwood presentation stand and a wonderful tassel. Dates Circa 1940-50s
An original French Art Deco crystal panther by I. Roubleff (1877-1970) using pate de verre technique. Mounted on a solid black marble base, this absolutely stunning sculpture is in perfect condition. The base measures 10.5" x 5". Height including base and sculpture is about 7.5" - 8" high.
Antonio Pineda Modernist Rarity
Exceptional handmade copper, brass, silver, pitcher
Strong machine age form
5" tall x 4" x 6"
Very good vintage condition and original finish.
A unique bronze lamp made from a 19th century wallpaper roller. The ornate scroll measuring 21 inches in height by 6 inch width
Chinese Late Republic Kang Rosewood Low Table measuring 39 in. Wide, 22 in. Deep,17 in. Height. Fine quality.