All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1960 item #1407546
Striking black and white Janiform crest from a dance mask. H. 32 cm. Good condition with expected age wear. Ca. mid 20th century. Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands. This item will be exhibited at the Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam, October 25th-27th www.tribalartfair.nl
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1407632 (stock #655)

Gorgeous rare to find all bisque Mignonette with exceptional detail of modeled on rare large size about 7 " ( 19 cm ) was advertised for only a very short time ( circa only one year ) at 1884 , shown in French Etrennes catalogs and appearing there after only in luxury boutiques in Paris at 19th. century !!

Made by Simon and Halbig special only for the French market ........

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407660 (stock #190409)
We are offering a signed Los Castillo bracelet with five amethyst stones. They are finer stones with minimal inclusions and truly glow. The strap type bracelet is not often used by Los Castillo and it takes on a Salvador Terran style who did produce some designs with Antonio Castillo. The diameter is 2.25in. and a weight of 102 grams of quality. All five stones sit on top of the wrist and line up small to large in their dish like setting...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1407674
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print depicting three chickens titled “Jealousy” by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) dated 1952. Pencil-signed and numbered 91/300 in the bottom margin. Visible paper size: 14 3/4" x 10 1/4" (image: 13 3/4" x 9 1/4). Framed size: 24 7/8” x 19 3/4.” Visibly in very good overall condition and color. The print is currently framed but can be purchased and shipped either framed or unframed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407677 (stock #190409a)
This Matl is halmarked for when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. The drop is 3.25 in. tall and 3 1/8th inches across. The chickies have rounded puffy bellies and are nicely carved. There is no damage to silver or stones. I categorize the size of this well done Matl as a medium size. There are 2 larger lead off links that are identical as the rest of the chain. The clasp is also jeweled ending the design with a well balanced appearance. The weight is 72 grams...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1407706 (stock #656)
Rare to find smiling poupee with wood arms and lovely Teenage expression of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee from Maison Bru ......... one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1407786
A stunning sterling and coral bracelet by Santo Domingo Pueblo Julian Lovato(1925-2018). There are five almond shaped pieces of deep red Mediterranean coral set diagonally between applied silver bars. A very unique shape and design of the exceptional stones. The cuff measures 5 7/8" around in the inside with an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. It is in fine original condition and the stones are free of chips, cracks or scratches. Signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1407792
Navajo Mark Chee (1914-1981) who was active from the 30's to the 60's, is known for traditional stamp work in thick, heavy silver. This beautiful pair of cuffs is a wonderful example of his expertise with the stamping on each cuff being slightly different. Each cuff measures 4 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, so for a small wrist. They are each 3/8" wide and their total weight is 86 grams. They are both hallmarked with the Chee bird...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1407796
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Carp Flag at Toyohama, Kagawa Prefecture" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 23 (1948). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. An additional Watanabe seal is on the back at the lower right corner...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407823
Iconic William Spratling "River of Life" bracelet in 980 silver. With hallmarks from the first design period, the cuff is 5 3/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and narrows to 3/4" at the terminal ends, weighs 77 grams, and is in fine original condition with no dents or dings to the balls. Signed as shown. This is a bracelet that should be in every Mexican silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1407826
An extraordinary rectangular pendant on 18" sterling chain by Hopi Michael Kabotie (1942-2009) in his "triple-overlay" style of silver-making which gives a great sense of depth and dimension. The pendant measures 2" long including the bail and is 1" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407860 (stock #190509)
This is an early design properly hallmarked by Margot Van Voohries. It is also a published design in THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE BY PENNY MORRILL. The shells are 1.25in. in diameter and is open backed repousse with a weight of117 grams. No damage or repairs just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407913
Early, rare and exquisite, this heavily detailed repousse bracelet was designed and signed c. 1940 by Mexico City Artist Matilde Poulat. The center rose panel measures 1 1/2" high. The wearable length is 6 3/4" long. It weighs a comfortable 57 grams and is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina. This design pictured on p. 199 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill and was included in the museum exhibit of the same title. DREAMING IN SILVER by Pen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1407914
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Moonlit Night at Miyajima" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower left corner. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/2" (image size: 14 1/8" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition. There are tape stains to the back margins that show ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1408011 (stock #TCR6977)
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A very unusual vase by Teishitsu Gigei-In (Imperial Art Academy Member) Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box showing decidedly Art Nouveau styling. It is 20 x 8 x 32 cm (8 x 3 x 12-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Koizumi Togaku. In 1862 he became a pupil of Kameya Kyokutei, as well as studying under Takahashi Dohachi III and Kanzan Denshichi (who made the dishes for the imperial t...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #1408123
Fantastic and rare traditional Hopi silver overlay pendant with center coral by Mission/Hopi Preston Monongye. This is his early work, before he began using the tufa cast technique. The pendant measures 2" diameter and the bail is 3/4" long. Hanging from a traditional Hopi sterling chain that is 24" end to end, the pendant is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the deep red coral. Total weight is 37 grams. Signed as shown. Preston Monongye pieces are included in many museum per...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1408200
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kansai District: Seta Bridge" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 8 (1933). 1st edition impression with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. The artist's black ink brush signature and red seal are at the lower right. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #182. Paper measures 10 3/4" x 15 3/4" (image size: 9 1/2" x 14...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1408217
FABULOUS iconic Armadillo design 940 silver necklace by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide at the widest center oval. It is in fine original condition including the clasp and velvet. While shown here with the matching bracelet, this sale is for the necklace only as the bracelet is no longer available. Signed as shown. A must have for every Mexican Silver collection.