All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1445380 (stock #TCR8120)
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Fabulous carved florals rise in vibrant color off the surface of this yellow glazed vase by Kato Keizan II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 31 cm (12-1/2 inches) tall, 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Kato Keizan I (1886-1963) was born in Tajimi city, Gifu, a pottery center in its own right, however came to Kyoto to apprentice under Kiyomizu Rokubei IV...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1445496 (stock #TCR8121)
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A graceful vase with elongated neck covered in spotted celadon by rare early 20th century female artist Suwa Sozan II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 25 cm (10 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Suwa Sozan (1852-1922) was born in Kutani country, present day Ishikawa prefecture, where he initially studied before moving to Tokyo in 1875. Over the next 25 years he would gravitate between Tokyo and Kanazawa, working at various kilns and research facilities...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Contemporary item #1445519 (stock #1869)
Robin Sutliff local artist Abstract 30x30” Washington,DC artist and photographer Robin Sutliff abstract work on canvas
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445588 (stock #952)

Cute Darling Bebe Mademoiselle Isabelle about 9"( 23 cm ) in generally all perfect original condition ..... from luxury Paris doll boutique " Au Paradis des Enfants " , has very gentle features with lovely painting and exemplary sculpting and with lovely bisque . All little Bebe preserved included her Trunk with trousseau in nice presentation from 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445589 (stock #953)

Most beautiful two piece Fashion Doll gown has enfantine style for early French poupee like Huret , Rohmer or other pretty poupee about around 17" ( 44 cm ), is all hand sewn and in generally excellent condition to age .

Superb two piece outfit included a very nice enfantine cotton dress with wide rounded neckline and fitted waist , long sleeves and fine decoration of silk around edged of neckline and sleeves...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Paint : Contemporary item #1445643 (stock #1873)
Robin Sutliff local artist abstract encaustic on canvas measuring 48” square
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1445652 (stock #BA960)
Measuring approximately 7.25 inches high, this highly sought after Black Vargas wax female figure selling vegetables is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445678 (stock #954)

Let´s your Dreams Come True with this most beautiful Bebe by Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" or " Long Face Jumeau " from France circa 1885.

This rare model was designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her sad expression !

She has good quality of pale bisque and painting , pressed bisque socket head with elongated and very full cheeks and chin , has wit...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445680 (stock #955)

Unusual simple French paper mache clown in original antique silk costume from France around 19th. century .

Without bonnet 23 " ( 59 cm ) paper mache clown with socket head with deep modeling and hand painted face and hair .Has simple paper mache fully jointed body with straight wrists.

Has lovely facial painting with close mouth and gentle expression.

Wearing very nice silk costume ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1445697 (stock #TCR8127)
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A very unusual Toyoraku Usubata vase covered outside in black lacquer decorated with geometric gold maki-e designs, the inside nearly swamped by organic green flowing to the center. It comes enclosed in the original somewhat dilapidated wooden box signed: The 75 year old man Toyosuke. This appears to be the signature of the third generation, and so would date from 1854, only a few years prior to the death of the fourth generation who began the technique of lacquering pots...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1445722 (stock #15452)
Made in the very late 1940s or in the opening years of the 1950s at the latest, this Marcel Boucher sterling silver necklace is a Mexican piece from the renowned designer’s “Parisina” line. Parisina pieces are not easy to find - Boucher had them made in Mexico for a few years around WWII because the war effort had put restrictions in the availability and use of silver. Yet this specific design, I have never encountered before ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1445750 (stock #15457)
A stunning Antonio Pineda modernist bracelet, its rectangular, slick links held together with bezel-set carnelian connectors, each one of which features a daringly protruding silver “tongue”. I love the gutsyness of the design and the mischievous sense of humor behind it but I am also taken with the rich color in the stones which changes hue as it responds to the changing light...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445775 (stock #956)

If you like French bisque fashion dolls you will special enjoy this dreamy Portrait doll by Maison Emile Jumeau ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445849 (stock #957)

I never saw before such a so pretty and sweet very tiny bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner mark C. about only 9 " ( 22 cm ) , has all perfect condition with original fur wig and tiny Steiner mark body with banana arms and hands , original costume with bonnet and shoes.

Very rare to find tiny size C...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445853 (stock #958)

Exceptionally rare luxury mechanical double goat cabriolet from France around Napoleon III era 1865 ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1446010 (stock #961)

One of a kind Jumeau style French Bebe silk costume , most hand sewn and NEVER to find such the same outfit again.

Of wonderful silk sateen brocade in rose with woven flowers and pattern , would fit perfect and elegant for French or German doll about around 17 " ( 44 cm ) Marvelous outfit for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll.....

Dress and bonnet are in generally excellent silk fabric condition from early 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1446092 (stock #962)

Rare early French porcelain Poupee by Blampoix with beautiful expression having lustrous patina of complexion with dramatic almond shaped blue eyes , rare body style with outstanding sculpting of porcelain hands and arms . Wearing very beautiful antique two piece enfantin clothing of same period ...........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1446245 (stock #963)

Most beautiful one of a kind most hand sewn French silk and lace outfit of fine pale blue satin and cream netting and lace . Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 23" ( 60 cm ).....