All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #152976 (stock #kJL5kl)
Elegant Kenneth J Lane choker. Coral colored cabochons and tiny, tiny rhinestones surrounded by gold plated metal. Oval plaque on the back stamped KJL. 12 3/8" long with a 5" extension, 1 1/8" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1292089
An unusual, sancai glazed stoneware caparisoned elephant form vessel. The larger opening on its back is suggestive of a lime pot (our best guess) with only traces suggested by an off white cast on the sides of the otherwise buff colored unglazed interior. The trunk, curled above the head, ends in a smaller aperture but not optimal as a kendi...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Pre 1920 item #1377257 (stock #39B78-3535)
Arts and Crafts oak foot stool by Gustav Stickley. Circa 1918. Size: 20 inches length x 14 inches x 16 inches ht. Conjoined decal. Original finish, replaced leather. Good condition. An attractive stool by the pre-eminent American manufacturer of Arts and Crafts furniture, and retaining the original colored Stickley decal.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1391917
Great Modernist design and a pretty saw tooth bezel set lapis stone in this large sterling brooch by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it weighs 20 grams and is signed as shown. Fine original condition. An unusual and bold pin from this master jeweler.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre AD 1000 item #1105990 (stock #AB-067)
A very rare crystal tiger from Burma/Thailand. Crystal was thought to have magical powers and the tiger represents strength. It is unknown how they drilled the holes to make it wearable.As you can see they were drilled at both ends, probably before the crystal was carved. Age: over two thousand years old. Size: L. 3cm. W. 1.5cm Condition: Perfect.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Pre 1910 item #1382082 (stock #692ar)
Made for the traditional Argentinian and South American drink, yerba mate, this cup and bombilla are silver, both stamped with an 800 silver standard. The cup is nicely repoussed with floral and foliate elements on a cast silver serpentine base. The cup measures 5 1/4" high and the bombilla is 8 1/4" long. Together they weigh 6 troy ounces...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1215367
Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #179998 (stock #maya17JFX)
Beautiful embroidered lace pattern, this Maya resin purse is stunning. Smoky topaz and fresh water pearls are added to the richness of the resin body to make a wonderful, truly collectible purse. 9" wide, 4" high, and 1 3/4" front to back. The chain is 44" and can be detached and worn as a belt or a necklace.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #186969 (stock #maya27JG)
ABOUT MAYA..... Maya and her mother Veni began the Maya Company in 1985. Simply stated, they produce collectible wearable art be it jewelry or handbags. Their designs have been infused with the richest of materials from around the world like magnificent crystals, semi-precious stones and metallic accents. The man made hand molded resin purses featured in this catalog represent well the beautiful work of Maya...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1930 item #1404336
Of large size, and unusual form, this tramp art box contains two drawers and has a lift top revealing a section slightly deeper than the drawers. The top section is 1 1/2" deep, and the drawers are 1 1/4" deep. The lift top section has a mirror built into the top. The box measures 14" x 10 1/4" and is roughly 12 1/2" high to top of finial. Heavily decorated with layers of carved wood, some painted, some varnished, making a nice contrast...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1286774 (stock #12618)
A piece from the opening years of the Los Castillo taller this is a simply stunning bracelet! Despite the almost minimalist design, the cuff is breath-taking with its huge black onyx cab that centers its face and glistens whenever the light hits it. The sterling frame has thick twist-rope accents while big fleur-de-lis motifs flank the stone...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1970 item #840551 (stock #WA0814)
This champagne bucket is truly a unique find. Shaped like a wine glass, we've never seen one in this exact design before. It has a good weight to it, silverplate over brass. Circa 1960's. Measures 13-3/4" tall, 8-1/2" diameter at top, 7-1/4" diameter at the base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1258012
Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a man sitting in a lotus and holding some flower branch, 2 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1209809
Chinese blue and whites porcelain plates, decorated with temple and figures and lake view, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size, diameter of each plate is 5 1/2 inches, in good condition with rim chips to one plate.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1409666
19th century gouache of Naples bay, showing the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Frame size 11 1/8" x 14 3/4", sight size 3 3/4" x 7 3/4". Gold leaf wood frame with double mat, top mat of textured silk, likely early to mid 20th century framing. Gouache not signed, but not examined out of frame, and could be signed below mat on bottom. Very fine detail of the Bay of Naples and Naples in the background, with smoke billowing from Mt. Vesuvius...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1446335 (stock #MB506)
Rare Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bottle / Vase - Lotus Flowers

This porcelain vase was made during the 13th - 14th century, during the latter part of the Song Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368), or possibly the following Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is unusually large for its type and its moulded decoration is very interesting: between bands of geometric patterns, are four lotus flowers in various stages of blooming...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1930 item #1491727 (stock #15160)


SILK JEOGORI JACKET

Basic upper garment of hanbok (traditional Korean costume) for women that wears with skirt as a pair outfit. Early 20th century. Firm and glossy indigo blue silk and inner coton with expected ravels and discoloration due to aging, but not fatal damage like holes or rips.

Color to bottom edge: approx. 37cm (16.73in)
Sleeve edge to edge across the shoulders: approx. 140cm (55.11in)
Armpit to armpit: approx...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1428341 (stock #15158)
One of my favorite - and at the same time classic - Enrique Ledesma designs the bracelet at hand combines sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian in the maestro's characteristic, perfectly seamless way. Ledesma experimented with various stones creating the specific bracelet but I think this year is meant to be an "obsidian year" for me and I will say that I love this version...