A small Buddhist statue with serene expression, wearing Bodhisattva garments. Seated in dhyanasana, holding the hands in dhyanamudra. Made of hardwood with gilt lacquering and lapis lazuli powder in the curled hair. Condition: tip of the nose lost, some wear and traces of age. Dimension: 18.8 cm tall, weight: 565 g.

Wonderful, diminutive Ravenna bowl in blue and red diamond pattern. Bowl has upswept curved rim in cobalt blue. Lovely small piece for a shelf at eye level, no chips cracks or repairs. Signed on base ORREFORS/Ravenna Nr 1605/Sven Palquist. Bowl measures 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) long by 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)wide and 2 inches (5.1 cm)tall. Circa 1960

The standing figure with intricately decorated robe, with remains of gilding and red pigments. In her hand she is holding a pagoda. At the back of the stand there are two old collection numbers. This is a heavily cast figure, H. 30 cm, weight 6 kg. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Mt. Mansfield, Vermont - Fletcher village winter landscape painting by Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977). Oil on masonite. Painting size: 18 inches x 24 inches. Circa 1960s. Signed in the lower left and titled on the reverse of the original frame. In this painting, Thomas Curtin has captured the dramatic northern profile of Mount Mansfield in winter, as it towers behind the small, rural community of Fletcher, VT, which is situated only a few miles north of the mountain...

Green or Blue, which will win this contest? Two shishi lions vie for our attention on this absolutely fabulous pair of 19th century screens. The images are performed with pigment on applied silver, not an easy medium from the start. One creature pounces, mouth open, teeth barred while the other crouches, mouth shut, ready to leap. Peony, a flower typically associated with the creatures, grows about them. Each screen is 68 x 137 inches (173 x 348 cm)...

A massive celebratory image of Tai (sea bream) by important 20th century artist Imai Keiju in superb mounting enclosed in a wooden box signed Gorei. These fish have attitude! Sea Bream are an auspicious image in Japan due to their name (Tai) which is a homonym with medetai (celebration). The pigment on silk image is framed in patterned brocades and features bone rollers. The scroll is 51-1/2 x 78 inches (130 x 199 cm)...

Probably depicting an ancestor or a Taoist deity seated on a horseshoe back chair. H. 28 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Very good condition with nice wear and patina. There is a repair to the left front leg of the chair. This repair was done in iron and seems to be a repair from the period of manufacture. Old collection number on the back. Provenance: Dutch private collection.

This is an early Mexico City repousse necklace. The Matlesque swirls within the design can not be denied. The patina is dark and gorgeous. Each link is 7/8th of an inch wide and 1.5 inches long making this quite a show stopper. The necklace is 21 inches long. Hallmarked Mexican Silver as shown and weighing 91 grams heavy. This is a rare one, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A fine early California landscape oil painting of Mt Tamalpais north of San Francisco the classic landmark of Marin county. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 12 x 18 inches in original art nouveau frame. Biography

Richard DeTreville was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on November 17, 1864 into a prominent, old family of French ancestry...

A fine Japanese Archaic style bronze vase Meiji period c.1899 signed on bottom. A beautiful piece in form and design with rich bronze patina. Measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall in good antique condition some minor scratches and soft dent. A fine addition to any collection.

A beautiful original oil painting of a young girl reading oil on board signed upper right and dated 1918. Exquisite detail and light a masterpiece by this famed artist. A fine addition to any collection. Biography

A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Van Soelen trained in art at the St. Paul Institute from 1908 to 1911, and then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 1911-1915...

Chinese heavily potted late Qing dynasty Shiwan (Shekwan) earthenware globular form bud vase with small cylindrical mouth covered overall with a thick, Song dynasty style Jun-type glaze that stops well above the concave base. Circa late 19th to early 20th century. 4 ½” high x 4 ½” diameter. Very good overall condition. There is a light scratch or production flaw in the body at the base (see enlargements 4 and 8)...

A very rare ancient eye bead from China from the Warring States period. It has a hole for stringing and can be worn. Size: Diameter. 2.5cm. Condition: Excellent for its age. One eye is slightly chipped. See last photo.

Seated on a mythical beast. Finely engraved sculpture with age appropriate wear and patina. Some casting flaws; often the case on Ming bronze casting. H. 15,5 cm W. 14 cm. From a Dutch private collection. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

LAY AWAY AVAILABLE This is a William Spratling azur-malachite silver and stone star necklace from his 3rd phase. It is pictured with the same stone on page 76 of SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis M. Goddard. After his Alaskan expedition his designs were influenced from his time there with many designs incorporating stars. It is a graceful 15.5in. long and the star drop is a stately 2.25in. long and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 52 grams heavy...

Golden eyes gaze at the full moon rising over dried autumn grass and wilted flowers on this fine scroll signed Shuso (Hotta Shuso). Pigment and light color on silk in a patterned silk mounting with bone rollers. The scroll measures 19 x 78 inches (47.5 x 192.5 cm) and is in overall fine condition...

A signed Trifari white rhinestone necklace and matching earrings set circa 1950s. This vintage opulent collar length necklace has hinged arched links and an eye and hook clasp for adjustable length - it is 16-1/4" in length at its maximum, and 1/2" wide. The 1" diameter earrings are clip-ons and the set sparkles and flashes brillliantly. All pieces are stamped with the copyright mark TRIFARI. This wonderful set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dam...

Art Deco 1930 Bangle bracelet - Highly collectable channel set square princess table cut festive ruby red to "rhodolite", depending on the light, French paste 2mm glass stones held between serrated edges.
Marked: 935 Sterling Germany. 3mm wide X 3mm X 2 5/8" across interior.
Beautiful detailed engraving on sides. Each stone was individually cut as seen per highly mag loupe to find square tables where only the teeniest of pin points can be seen.
Very round. Someone took reall...

SOLD. 1925 Art Deco camphor frosted satin surface oval 30mm x 22mm glass stone, with a 5 point star, is held by 4 prongs and set in a rhodium plated brass frame. The 1 7/8" camphor glass pendant suspends from a later 925 sterling silver 18" double rope chain. Although the 2mm center stone is dulling, it still flashes a sparkle, when you least expect it. The back shows the rivet firmly in place and the sharply cut "spokes" are evident. Needs a polish. The rhodium plating is very good tha...

SOLD. This silver tone necklace has an Arts Crafts to machine age look. The book chain or bookchain necklace ends in a slotted pendant with a coral pink Peking art glass cabochon made to resemble Chinese jade or coral. It has an original old early spring ring closure. Although not sterling, the non glossy chrome like surface moves it more into the machine age style?
These are very collectible simulated cabochons.

SOLD - on behalf of my clients, no price nor additional information is ...

This Matl is an incredible museum piece with one of Matilde Poulat's oldest hallmarks. The palomas repousse is masterfully made into the center piece and the coral branches are strung into 6 rows. The clasp is decorative and all in coral cabachons as well. The silver is heavy and the condition is superb with no damage at all. The weight is 78 grams and the length is 7.5in. long. This is rare and one is lucky just to gaze upon it. I am sorry but this item is not available for in house promotions....

A worker makes his way through the autumn tinged hills, home just a few steps away in this brilliant Nanga work by Hashimoto Kansetsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box which is in turn enclosed in a red lacquered wooden box (Nijubako). Light color on silk mounted in a superb frame of blue silk with patterned with dragon dials and featuring large ivory rollers. The scroll measures 22 x 85-1/2 inches (58 x 217 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Born into the family of literatus an...

This Goyard suitcase is in perfect pristine unused condition, no blemishes whatsoever! Comes with it's keys, sleeper bag and removeable tray. Approximate replacement cost is an unbelievable $9500.00 for this case. Shipping and insurance for this item, to the lower 48 States is included in the purchase price. Due to our purchase policies Paypal is not accepted for this item, wire transfers or personnal checks only, please. Case measures 28 inches (71.1 cm) Wide by 19 inches (48.3 cm) D...

Depicting an immortal riding a Qilin. H. 38 cm. 19th century, good condition and nice patina. Old collection number. From a Dutch private collection.

In mint condition, only light age wear to the decoration. Diameter 24,5 cm, H. 13 cm.

In the shape of an Oni mask with inlaid metal eyes and remains of polychromy. H. 9 cm. Excellent condition, age crack in the chin, very nice age wear and patina. Provenance: Collection of Hendrik Jan Karsten (1817-1908), a Dutch politician. There is a name label at the back of the netsuke. Very striking piece, comes with a museum quality stand.

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A Jianyang hare-furs tea bowl was in very good condition.
In regular size, the bowl was stand on a well-defined foot ring.
Characteristically both on glaze and on the body clay, the bowl was in decent look with clear and charming hare-furs effects.
The hare-furs were in short-hairs' type which was an exact depiction for the animal's furs.
On the mouth rim, there had been metal band being wrapped around, now was faded and was left only with metal debris for ve...

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas with this great 14Kt yellow gold Merry Christmas charm from the 1960’s. The diameter of the charm is 1 ¼” and the three dimensional Christmas tree is decorated by 3 red and 4 green jewels.

The heft and the feel of this Hector Aguilar Cuff goes beyond what any picture can tell you about this jewel. The silver is hand braided so perfectly and fine. The beads that end the cuff are heavy and stately. Hallmarked appropriately as shown and the weight is 80 grams heavy. The inside diameter is 2.5in. with the gap being 1 1/8th inches. The height is 1 inch tall. The patina is really beautiful and natural on this piece giving it the dimension and depth that the maestro intended it to have. ...

Los Castillo cuffs are amazing pieces of wearable art - the quality of the silver sheet used to make them, their balanced weight, the crisp detail in the design and the flawless execution combine to create little masterpieces. In the cuff at hand, inspiration was drawn from Mexico's rich Aztec and Maya past. Whether you want to see the links as feathers, waves or even stylized serpent scales, it still remains a bracelet with extremely powerful presence and a considerable "wow" factor. Havi...

An original woodblock print signed lower left and titled on mount "Caballo printed on Japan paper. This is a very rare graphic work by this important Mexican Modernist woman artist. Her auction records for painting are six figures. This print is In good condition paper is cut unevenly image size 5 x 7 inches slight light staining comes with archaival 16 x 20 matte. Biography María Izquierdo (October 30, 1902, San Juan de los Lagos – December 2, 1955, Mexico City) was a Mexican painter. ...

These diamond and pearl cluster earrings date back to the late Victorian era. The center pearls on each earring are surrounded by eight old miner cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.65 Ct. The 4.5 mm pearls seem to be natural pearls, but were not x-rayed.

Not a very prolific taller, ProSa is nevertheless a name that I look for and try to get their pieces for my inventory whenever possible. Their jewelry that I have seen are cast and usually very nicely defined and finished. And even though I wouldn't say that I associate them with big, in-your-face pieces, I was pleasantly surprised to find this delicate, romantic floral necklace bearing their name. Feminine and timeless, a ribbon of fuchsia flowers to hug the neck of a young lady this upc...

We have here 7 very thick, hand chased silver medallions weighing 81 grams heavy. The balls are open backed repousse. I know when you see the back of this piece it is very old with work marks and feels like a piece of history in the hands. The hallmark is worn but you can read 980 MEXICO. It has a wearable length of 18in. The center piece is 2 1/8th inches long and 1.75in. at it's widest point. The other medallions are 1.75in. long and 1in. at the widest point. There is no dents or damage of any...

Hand carved rosewood and sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece is intricately carved and wrapped in sterling silver wire and measures 12 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. Each signed on the reverse WS. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com.

Hand made sterling silver and shell letter opener or caviar knife designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. 5 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or dings to the silver. Signed on the end of handle with Spratling hallmarks and eagle 30. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p. 191 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on Goddards excellent...

Vintage hand made sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece measures 10 inches long. Each signed on the reverse. Set weighs 273 grams, 9.6 oz. The bowl of the spoon is hand hammered. Handles are hand chased. This design was made with and without the chasing as shown on Goddards website spratlingsilver.com - reference # 997. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Insured shipping included within th...

Vintage sterling silver and rosewood salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece measures 12 1/2" long. Each is signed on the reverse. Both the wood and silver are in beautiful condition. Pictured in WILLIAM SPRATLING: A FIELD GUIDE p.104. Insured shipping included withing the U.S.

Porcelain covered by white glaze to the foot and decorated with full carved floral on the interior ; unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm wide. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

This wonderfully executed butterfly broach is made of 18Kt yellow gold with yellow white and black enamel and green see through enamel (plique-a-jour). The butterfly eyes are natural rubies and the wings are movable. It is marked Spain 18Kt. The height of the pin is 1” and the wingspan is 1 ½”.

This very personable squirrel broach is cast in 18Kt yellow gold with a ruby eye. The squirrel is holding a diamond that represents an acorn. The differently finished surfaces make this pin very life like. The pin is 1” high and ¾” wide.

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A white-glazed bottle vase was nicely mold with narrow neck and was applied on the shoulder with two loops.
Motifs of plum flowers and leaves were well shaped and squeezed to the sides.
The glaze was in milky white tint and was suffused with crack lines.
It was in perfect condition despite the abrasions were happened to the edges.

Date: Five-Dynasties, 907-960.

Height: 23cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

This exceptionally well executed 18Kt white gold and diamond filigree ring is centered by a high quality approximately 0.25Ct full cut diamond. The center stone is flanked by a smaller diamond on either side, which will bring the total weight of all diamonds to an approximate 0.30 Ct.

Stunningly beautiful, this rare vintage sterling silver and amethyst necklace was designed and signed circa 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar. The necklace is 1 inch wide and measures 14 1/2 wearable inches long. 186 grams, 6.06oz. Each of the 8 rectangular amethyst stones are hand carved into half moon shapes and bezel set into sterling frames. Both stones and silver are in gorgeous original condition. This Aguilar design is pictured on pages 40 and 104 of SILVER MASTERS OF...

LAY AWAY AVAILABLE From Antonio Pineda is this incredible cuff with rounded tip spikes of a row of silver and then a row of onyx and lastly another row of silver spikes. I have tried to show the length of the spikes and when I have seen this piece in pictures I thought that the spikes were larger and in person they are .25in. and are quite reasonable to wear. The weight is heavy at 125 grams. The gap is 1.25in and the inside diameter is 2 1/8th inches. The stones are without cracks or chips and...

LAY AWAY AVAILABLE This Antonio Pineda necklace is gorgeous on. The links are a very deep concave shape and where they are connected is a 1 inch tall band. The necklace also has a depth of one inch at it's widest as well. It is shaped on a curve so the wearable is actually the outside rim and not the inside rim which gives it more space. It has a 4 inch diameter for sizing. The piece is correctly hallmarked as shown. There are no dents, bends or damage. It is quite nice with a very pretty pati...

Longquan plate/bowl covered with crackled green celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 18 cm. Condition : reglued to a chip on the rim

Longquan plate/bowl covered with green celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 16.5cm. Condition : no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

A pair of Hall Aladdin Teapots both with lids and infusers. One is Yellow with Gold trim, the other is Turquoise with Gold trim. No damage to either pot, gold on both is 99%(minor wear to gold on turquoise pot handle visible in photographs). Both are six cup pots, stamped HALL in circle/Made in USA; yellow is marked 0.6.79R, other is 0.66.5R Circa 1970

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and. Covered with green glaze, unglazed base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : excellent with crazying glaze, no chips, cracks or restorations. Diameter: 15cm

A very traditional pair of diamond and pearl earrings from the 1960’s is set in 14Kt yellow gold with a European leaver backs. These earrings can be worn dressy for occasions or sporty with jeans or basically all the time. The well matched high luster cultured pearls measure 7 millimeters and the approximate total weight of the two full cut diamonds is 0.10Ct.

Longquan charger covered with guan type - crackle celadon glaze and decorated with chrysantemum flower on the center. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 27 cm. Condition : cracks on the body, free restorations.

Porcelain connical bowl decorated with famille rose enamels against a turquoise ground with children engaged in playful activities. The base holds an character red Jiaqing reign mark on a square white ground. The interior is glazed while the exterior mouth and foot rim are unglazed. DIMENSION : 26 cm diameter. PERIOD : Jiaqing (1796-1820) CONDITION : No chips. cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

Giant Lyon Lounge Chair, This solo French Club Chair features all original leather with a rich, warm caramel hue that invites you in to read all day, It has a sharper rake at the back than some models that heightens the comfort of its depth. It hails from the Lyon region of France and retains all of its original leather and is in very good overall condition. This is one of Williams favorite chairs in this collection. 38"L 35"W 35"H 21"seat depth 16"seat width

Beautiful small dish covered by white glaze and decorated with carved floral decorations; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm wide,. CONDITION: frittings on the rim, no chips or cracks and free from restorations

 

Longquan plate/bowl covered with ge type golden celadon glaze. Unglazed Base. Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). Measurement : Diameter: 13 cm. Condition : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

A very traditional pair of diamond earrings in buttercup settings with European lever backs. The earrings are set with two fine quality full cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.40 Ct. The ear wires are marked with old Hungarian hallmarks.

This pink seashell, resembling a cat’s paw shell, is mounted in an irregular shaped and textured sterling silver frame that appears to be an extension of the shell’s surface. The impressed linear design of the frame is enhanced by gilded bands, most of them vertical. The pin is a substantial piece with a secure rollover clasp. The shell appears to be naturally colored on the exterior; it has a white interior that appears pink in the light. Its actual color is slightly lighter than shown in t...

Gorgeous all-original leather vintage French club chair. Traditional sheephide, circa 1940's. Deep seated lounge style... one of our favorites!