All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1460719 (stock #MB662)
Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Bronze Cauldron / Jar

This domestic bronze cooking vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly earlier. The bottom half is semi-spherical, designed to sit in a fire; indeed there are still remains of carbon deposits to the base. It has two handles that are of differing sizes. It is puzzling that it would have been made with different sized handles, although there is no obvious sign that either have been added later...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1103155 (stock #0694)
Masterfully executed repousse necklace and earrings set, wrought in 980 silver, this is an great example of the quality and craftsmanship that came out of early Taxco. To my eyes the ribbed links (riveted at the back!) look like the scales covering Quetzalcoatl's - the feathered serprent's - body. They overlap perfectly and curve to hug the neck while positioning themselves in the best possible way to showcase their maker's mastery over his craft...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1470322 (stock #1212)

26" ( 66 cm ) stunning French premier enfantine bisque poupee with special kind and fondly face expression with hint of smile at her mouth...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #857805 (stock #0203)
Rare and Lovely "Yue Mise" lobed bowl with nice green glaze covered.flat and glazed base with spur marks.Tang- Five dynasty period.Very good conditions. No crack,no chips and free from any restorations. it just have some mud flake because this bowl found from river.(still keep trying to clean up without make the glaze damage).14cm diameter.4 cm high
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1970 item #1482677 (stock #M0599)
Rare Chambri / Aibom LARGE Pottery Cooking Pot - Papua New Guinea (Ex. 1970's Collection)

This large pottery bowl, or cooking pot, was part of a large collection of artifacts collected from the region of the Sepik River, Papau New Guinea in the 1970's. Most of the collection comprised wooden artifacts, but there were also some much rarer pottery items that we were able to acquire...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1436778 (stock #880)

Pretty one of a kind most hand sewn French silk and lace outfit of fine ecru muslin , lace and hand embroidery strips , finally touch of pink silk ribbon .

Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 15" ( 38 cm )... like Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty one .....

All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent fabric condition from 1880/90 and never to find such the same outfit again...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #904733 (stock #WD-051)
A unique piece of zitan wood used as a sample for the scholar's woodworker. This piece is unusual as it shows a very light color of the zitan wood which is probably close to the bark area. There are two holes drilled in the piece for attaching a string for hanging. This piece weighs 550 grams. This is a great item for the zitan collector. Size: L.17.3cm. W.10.3cm. H.2.4cm. Condition: No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1360308 (stock #810)

Special beautiful Portrait Poupee by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1868 / 70....has pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , beautiful large light blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark outer rim. Dark eyeliner and finest painting of long lashes and feathered brows. She has beautiful deep modeling of closed mouth with pale accented lips and full cheeks ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727515 (stock #58)
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #363740 (stock #985)
A Green Opaline Brass Mounted Inkstand or Standish, with a single well, a Circular Undertray, and a Pen holder in the Bracket arm. Probably French, c. 1890. Dimensions; 5" wide x 6" high. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1375785 (stock #TR925)
This is a pair of 14Kt gold and pearl Victorian Etruscan revival earrings from the 1960-s. Each earring is centered by a 7 millimeter cultured half pearl. The back are ear wire and hook. The earrings measure 1” high and ½” wide.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1187139 (stock #moonecklace)
Signed HMM this lovely 3in. across and 2.5in. tall drop shows off 4 gem quality moonstones. The design is solid with detail being hand chased on thick silver. In one pix the camera flash only hits 2 of the moonstones but they all glow with a gorgeous blue. It boasts a 16in. wearable and is much more than pretty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1363038 (stock #9605)
An 800 silver Art Nouveau floral German napkin ring circa 1900. This high style, high relief table decor item measures 1-1/2" wide and 1-7/8" across the interior. The beautiful design goes around the outside and it has a fancy Gothic B monogram as well as a full set of hallmarks from Germany. It also has the maker's mark for Franz Mosgau of Berlin (est. 1807) and this item dates to the 1895-1900 era...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1335251 (stock #515)
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Very beautiful and sweet 5" ( 13 cm ) all bisque Mignonette , has exceptional detail of modelling and superb clothing. Cute round faced child has swivel head with plump blushed cheeks and defined chin , tiny blue glass inset eyes and dark eyeliner .

Very fine painted lashes and feathered brows . She has on closed mouth and her original curled blond mohair wig over pate. Sweet slender elongated bisque torso , peg jointed bisque arms and legs , joined fingers and thumbs...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181107 (stock #SR2215)

This blue and red pearlware shell dish is possibly from a Davenport service, c1815, Condition: excellent Height: 8.75 inches Width: 9 inches

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1086460 (stock #40G12 100)
A Victorian tilt-top Loo table. Circa 1860. Size: 46 inches x 33.75 inches x 28 inches ht. This oval gaming table has a wonderfully ornate book-matched burl walnut veneered top, trimmed with a contrasting ebony and inlaid burl border. The walnut pedestal base is adorned with four turned columns and a delicate central finial, all supported by four carved saber-form legs with scroll feet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1093351
A rare Ming dynasty blue glaze water pot, glazed base. Dish is in good condition a tiny glaze flake to the body, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations. Diameter = 8 cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1358544 (stock #TR851)
This Victorian 14Kt gold locket is centered by an approximately 0.22ct diamond. T he back of the locket is unadorned while the front has a very stylish engraved border design. The locket is 7/8” in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1300051 (stock #lot1086)
Description:
A Jizhou bowl was applied with dark brown nearing black glaze on the surface.
Characteristically and famously a leaf pattern was applied in the cavetto.
By greasy-feel quality belong to the Jizhou glaze, the surface was spread with subtle crackles which were caused by the age.
The body clay revealed at the bottom was in soft and loosening quality which was in line with the characteristics of the dated Jizhou wares...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1453272 (stock #1024)
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Most beautiful Fashion Doll enfantine gown for Huret , Rohmer or other pretty poupee about around 17" ( 44 cm ) has generally excellent condition from 19th. century !

Pretty pink and ecru checkered enfantine dress of fine cotton , has wide rounded neckline , lovely pleated front , pagoda sleeves and nice decoration of lace trim around edged on neckline , skirt and sleeves ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 2000 item #597059 (stock #hag4L87)
Stunning necklace and earrings by Ian St. Gielar for Stanley Hagler. Various size and shape of glass beads, red rhinestones and gold plated metal combine to make this fabulous jewelry. Outstanding craftsmanship. Necklace is 20" end to end with a 3 3/4" extension. The center disk is 4" by 3 1/2". The clip earrings are 1 3/4" in diameter. There are two plaques on the back, Stanley Hagler and Ian St. Gielar. The next picture on this page is the matching bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #898896 (stock #lot578)
Description:
A Cizhou black-glazed Yuhuchun vase was beautifully decorated with spiral flowers on the body.
By a fine shape and well preserved condition, the vase was verified as a dated piece by the characteristics of the padding residue left at the foot ring and the enduring old russet glaze.
Some burial adhesives were observed.
And some stardust-like incursions had happened to the glaze, under the flaring lip of the mouth rim.
In a decent size of 30.5cm of Height, it is ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1136201
Longquan plate/bowl covered with guan type - crackle celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 21.5cm. Condition : two firing cracks on the rim and footrim, no chips, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #911652 (stock #lot590)
Description: A lovely Jun tripod censer was mold finely by beautiful bluish glaze. A purple splash was on the body being very interesting. In a good shape of bulge belly, elongated neck and flat rim, the censer was supported by three hand squeezed feet. Rolled, twisted and squeezed to adhere to the bottom, the feet were intriguingly made by the affluent-skilled potters-a joyfully find for Minyao wares. The spiral molding mark was left in the center of the cavetto. Some similar pieces in the same...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1285736 (stock #683)
AFTER NIKOLAI IVANOVICH LIBERIKH (1828-1883), A RUSSIAN BRONZE OF A BEAR STANDING ON HIND LEGS with signature and with a plaque engraved in Russian "Killed by the Emperor near / Lisin 9 March 1865" Height 21 1/4 in. 54 cm Condition: excellent some age discoloration an early 20th century casting. Provenance: Private Collection Stanford Ca. Dimensions: Approx. 21" x 10" x 9"
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1126135 (stock #lot958)
Description:

A Yaozhou censer was stand in unique stem foot.
It was also called XinLu in Chinese for this rare type.
Well glaze in yellowish green tint, the censer was revealed with buff-tinted body clay in the cavetto and at the foot.
It was preserved in perfect condition with slight incursions happened to the glaze.

Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.

Height:6.4cm, Width: 7.7cm.

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All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #1372069 (stock #WA26-25)
This lovely French nailed head French Club chair could be the model of what all the people trying to copy French Club chairs would want to use. It features the transitional style where the cushion was velvet that was prevalent in previous French seating. This chair has some age appropriate wear, a little repair here and there but the chair is is sound, good condition overall. It sits quite nicely. Circa 1930's It measures:Depth-36", width-31", height-35", seat depth-21", seat width-18",seat heig...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1960 item #1088026 (stock #4336)
An aquatint in colors by the famous Chinese artist Zao Wou-ki (Zao Wuji). He was born in Beijing 1921 and worked in Paris. Signed, dated '59 and numbered 32/95 in pencil. Condition: trimmed (die stamp of l'Oeuvre gravée only last 3 letters), slightly soiled and creased, reverse with annotations in pencil and traces of former mounting, one pinhole in image. Dimension: image: 39.6 cm x 44.5 cm, paper: 49.9 cm x 58.6 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1482112 (stock #08402)


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Vintage oil painting on canvas, with idyllically rustic scenery of somewhere in the United States, by a Japanese painter, Mizukami Keiji (1915-?), October, 1950. 53 x 45 x 2 cm (20.86 x 17.71 x 0.78in). Some stains, mold, and paint-peelings due to aging as is.


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All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1359863 (stock #802)
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Cute rounded face little 6" ( 15 cm ) Darling by Kestner circa 1885 in all original generally excellent condition , has one of the cutest face and plump body with special rare bare feet !! Has superb detail of body modeling perfectly complements her gentle expression and pale bisque !

Very sweet German Mignonette with plump modelled features , cut pate and swivel neck with lovely blue glass sleep eyes . Has very fine painted lashes and feathered brows , closed mouth with cen...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1950 item #1374451
Bold and striking sterling necklace designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. This necklace is from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. Measuring 15 1/4" end to end, the links are articulated so move and flow freely. The necklace terminates with a threaded screw bolt clasp. It is 3/4" wide and weighs a substantial 137 grams. Signed as shown. A very unusual and spectacular Danish Modernist design.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Contemporary item #1200340
A fabulous sterling ring featuring a large center sugarloaf moonstone set in a wide oval mount designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a size 6 and the stone sits a full inch above the finger. The setting is also 1" wide. Beautiful stone, free of chips or cracks.Signed as shown. This is a great find and sure to make a statement.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #927271
Decorated with moulded flower spray on the body and two lugs on the shoulder. Unglaze base. Yuan dynasty 1279-1368 Longquan kilns, Zhejiang. Height = 5 cm. Condition : one in perfect condition, other with two small fritings on the base.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1408765 (stock #RP09158)
Here is a pretty plique a jour pin in the shape of a stylized moth, German or Austrian in origin. The body has 4 colorless paste stones, and there is an emerald green paste stone in the tail. The plique shades from green to white to peach. 1-1/2” by 3/4”, and stamped “800” on the back. It is in excellent antique condition and circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included. We do lay-away.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #482524 (stock #lot154)
Description: An exquisite ivory carving was in an imitation of a bamboo section with which a snail was crawling on it. In a simple clear form, this ivory was a scholar item as a brush rest and a curiosity as well. Dated from the 19th century, this beautiful piece was an enduring tradition art form originated from the earlier period of Ming Dynasty(14-15th century). A RARE, TRUE AND TYPICAL CHINESE ANTIQUE PIECE IS NOW OFFERED IN A REASONABLE PRICE TO OUR TROCADERO CUSTOMERS. Date: Qing Dynast...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1438155 (stock #TR1120)
This is a vintage 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold and enamel artist palette charm/pendant .The pendant is 5/8” wide and 5/8” high without the jump ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1412689 (stock #9889)
An ornate Victorian rolled gold plate Aesthetic clamper bangle bracelet from the 1880s. This attractive bangle measures 2-3/8" along the decorated front and it is 13/16" wide. It is unsigned and it has both rose and yellow gold components which was typical of the time. The bracelet itself is very heavily gold plated and the spring is strong and the bracelet expands smoothly (it measures 2-3/16 x 1-7/8" at rest). It is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #390543 (stock #B223)
This fourth edition, miniature, hard cover book , "The Story of Little Black Sambo and the Twins" was written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman, an Englishwoman living in India at the turn of the 20th century who wrote this and a series of six other SAMBO stories to amuse her two little daughters. These subsequent stories are much more rarely found as fewer were published, because at that time, none ever reached the popularity of the original “Little Black Sambo”. "The Story of Little Blac...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #990909
Porcelain covered by celadon green glaze, decorated with carved single fisnh and wave; glaze base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12.5 cm wide, 5 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Different color in some ares.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1437933 (stock #TCR8058)
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A raw-clay-bodied globular vase decorated with comic deer in overglaze enamels by Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Akebononoiro-do Shika no zu Kabin (Vase of Sunrise-colored Clay decorated with Deer). The farcical creatures are punctuated by the fellow caught in the act of chewing his hoof (or was he having a scratch?) He looks back at the viewer with wide eyed and sheepish. The vase is 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #917503
Delicate Venini vase in blue opalino glass. Vase measures 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) tall, 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm) wide and is 5 inches (12.7 cm) deep, tapering up from a base that is 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm) in diameter. Ground pontil. Signed with three line acid stamp. No cracks, chips or repairs. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1315638
Stunning and rare this vintage handwrought sterling silver and amethyst jaguar brooch was designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin measures 4 3/4" across & 2 3/4" high but weighs a wearable 48 grams, 1.07 oz. Lovingly cared for the silver and stones are in beautiful condition with no issues. Fully signed on the reverse. Pin catch and safety in perfect working order. A Spratling necklace with two facing jaguars is pictured in MEXIC...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #275871 (stock #gy311)
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Large Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono Signed with Bronze Tusk

The elephant is 9.6 inches tall, and 13.5 inches in length.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except scratches at the tusks.


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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1364735
This rare, intricately constructed link bracelet of silver & amethyst was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide with a 6 3/4" interior wearable length. It weighs 101 grams. Both the silver & 8 large amethyst cabs are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked. We have not seen this bracelet in our 30 years of handling Mexican silver. However the companion necklace is pictured on p. 102 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MOD...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1091017 (stock #6546)
A Delizza and Elster Juliana rhinestone brooch and earrings set circa 1950s. This vintage 2-1/8" wide pin and matching 1-1/2" x 7/8" clip-on earrings set has been confirmed as being made by DeLizza & Elster; the claw-set stones are in deep blue, purple and green colors with blue-green aurora borealis rhinestones. DD & E jeweley is also popularly referred to as Juliana. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a chi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1421254 (stock #203003)
Another rare treasure properly signed with Antonio Pineda's hallmarks is featured here today. At 1.25 inches tall and 7.25 inches long it shows a big presence. This is easily sized if needed smaller. Masterful in design with 86 grams of 970 silver.The stones are elongated tear drops and are of a higher grade of stones with clarity. This is a stone that moves from a purple hue to a lighter more clear color and back to a purple hue. Each stone looks like a flowing water fall with each movement. It...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1403968
Two Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period porcelain lidded ginger jars densely decorated around the circumference in famille rose enamels with a continuous spring fishing festival scene. This pattern is often referred to as the "one hundred boys" motif. Children are on the street performing the dragon dance, participants are seated in a dragon boat, and onlookers watch from a bridge and a traditional building. A large pine tree set against a mountain decorates the back of the jar. The int...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1346897 (stock #40H71 125)
Antique finely inlaid micro mosaic plaque with cocker spaniel. Mid 19th century. No cracks. A very early Roman micro mosaic plaque of a spaniel fashioned from miniature colored glass tesserae set in beveled black onyx glass, in subtle colors of green, brown and white finely fitted to create a most realistic depiction. Originally made to be set as a brooch but never mounted. Size: 1 1/4 inches x 1 5/8 inches.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1122061 (stock #0922)
Possibly a Margot design from the period when she was influenced by the arts and motifs of Japan this is a large Los Castillo brooch in one of their most recognizable motifs - the koi fish. Exceptionally well crafted with astonishing detail and fearless, confident repousse the brooch has acquired a fantastic patina over time that lends even more depth and dimension to the design. Meausuring 3 3/8" by 1 7/8" it weighs 28.6 grams and dates in the 1950s. Fully and appropriately marked with the ta...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1382021
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling "Amoeba" earrings no. 125 designed by Henning Koppel. These are bold and dramatic screw back earrings measuring 2" long, 1 1/4" wide, and weighing 23 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are quite rare and a perfect match for the Jensen "Amoeba" bracelet if you are lucky enough to own one.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1066997 (stock #ANR2925)
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Heavy pigment forms a spectral scene of a dark stone lantern viewed through the spring laden branches of maples, a dove taking flight in the fore. Anyone who has visited Japan will know the haunting sense these monoliths produce. The painting is performed in thick pigment on applied silver-leaf, signed Taisho (Okada Taisho, b. 1888). The screen is signed in the lower right corner, and measures150 x 151 cm (59 inches by 5 feet). It is in fine condition, with only minor abrasions from handling...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #298646 (stock #C-J0005)
Offered is a 2.5" x 1.125" sterling silver brooch in the form of a fish by Sigi Pineda, marked "Sigi, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico" The condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1167511 (stock #1081)
A gorgeous repousse clamper bracelet by Gerardo Lopez wrought in sterling silver, this is a perfect match for the necklace by the same artist available in my inventory - you can see the two pieces together in the next to last photo. Exceptionally well made, its quality reflects Lopez's mastery of repoussage and his design acumen. Fully signed with the maestro's signature as well as "980 HECHO EN MEXICO" and Eagle 25 assay mark and in excellent vintage condition with great patina and a tight hing...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335675
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 33 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought three fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1215769 (stock #0780)
Stupendous Rivera sterling silver necklace in emulation of Matilde Poulat's bejeweled jewelry, this is an early piece, very well made and an excellent alternative for all of us who either can't find a Matl or shy away from the prices her creations command. Constructed of two-part, articulated links the necklace sits like a dream around the neck and feels royal. As you can see in one of the photos, the matching earrings are also currently available in my inventory (just ask!) and the demi is t...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1292670 (stock #PT(T)-009)
A sansai-glazed Tang Dynasty pottery tripod censer. Most sansai-glazed pottery include green and amber glazes - this vessel is glazed in blue and amber glazes. Blue sansai-glazed pottery is very rare since the blue color was made from cobalt imported from the Middle East and was very expensive at the time. Blue cobalt glazed sancai pieces go for much higher prices because of the preciousness of the ingredient and how scarcely it was used. This piece has bold splashes of blue against an amber...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1119080
A very rare Song Celadon censer with spotted. A pair a stylized fish-shaped handles set at its shoulders. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 9.5 cm wide, 5 cm height. CONDITION: restorations to the missing handles, no other damages or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1416523
Signed SILVER BY TONO and weighing 79 grams this rare 1948-53 silver cuff was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The front center of the cuff stands 1 5/8 inches high. Made for a smaller wrist, the interior length including the 1 1/8" back opening is about 6 1/4". The cuff is in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. The gorgeous aged patina enhances the hand forged scroll work and bead design. Interior hallmarks are SILVER BY TONO, MEXICO and Antonio pattern inventory number...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre Victorian : Pre 1800 item #103875 (stock #z120)
This is a pearl, enamel, stone, and metal brooch/pendant, featuring pearls and round-shaped green stones, with enamel accents, completed by scrolled wire-work, pinstem and catch, and hinged bail. 1 1/2 in diameter approx. and in excellent condition.