Japanese Bizen figure of a standing Shishi, Foo Lion or Dog, well sculpted, with very fine details depicting his fur, teeth, claws, and other white glaze spots outlining his tail and facial fur, his large eyes with dark shiny glaze...

A smashing sterling wrap bracelet with a gold wash and wire wrapped green quartz by Modernist Arthur King. King had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. His pieces are scarce and his collectors are fierce at auctions. This remarkable piece is a tiny sculpture measuring 2" wide top to bottom at the stone and 1" wide in the back. It is 7 1/2" around in the inside and weighs 81 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Brilliant!

Unusual mid 1950’s pair of club chairs with double velour cushions. The rear cushions are stepped up to allow a deeper seat. These would be just perfect in a library or den, or anywhere you’d like a really cozy place to sit. All original condition. Dimensions: 32” wide, 32” deep, 35” high

Big and dramatic, this gold plate brooch by William deLillo depicts a lizard or gecko, his body with four raised sections, all four feet with splayed toes. It measures 4' wide, 2 1/2" high, and has a c clasp closure with safety catch. It is signed on the back in an oval cartouche with the deLillo name. Gold plate over brass, there are some sections where the plate is rubbed a bit, and there are some very small spots, all visible in close up photos. This form is quite rare, and like some of d...

By the Philadelphia PA silversmith, Christian Wiltberger (1766-1851), this lovely cream jug was likely made around 1800, as Wiltberger was active in Philadelphia from the 1790s until the early years of the 19th century. It measures 5 1/8" high to top of handle, and is 4 1/4" wide. Signed on the bottom with Wiltbergers stamp, and has a W etched into the front (probably the owners initial). Lovely form, fluted in 12 sections, with helmet form to top and lip, with delicate and aesthetic applied ...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Hirosaki Castle" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 10 (1935). First edition impression with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. The artist's black ink brush signature and red seal is at the lower left and the print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #192. Paper measures 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" (image size: 14 5/8" x 9 5/8")...

Sumida Gawa 2 Sumo Wrestler Signed, circa 1920

It is 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall, and 7 inches (18 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except a small chip at the sleeve of one of the wrestler (as seen in the photos).

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Longquan washer bowl covered with blish celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 11 11.8 cm height = 3.6 cm. Condition : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free restorations.

Gorgeous sterling and Bisbee turquoise clip earrings by Frank Patania Sr. They measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide and are in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Weighing 25.4 grams total, they are signed on both earrings with the oval FP mark, the Thunderbird mark and Sterling as shown in the photo. These should delight any collector of Patania jewelry.

This is a Stunning Felipe Martinez Necklace and with a filigree inset a top a black niello background and rimmed with more sterling giving it more dimension. The beads are repousse and the necklace is 1 1/4in. tall and .75 at the widest. The weight of the necklace is 80.1 grams. The necklace is properly hallmarked with eagle 3, Sterling Taxco Martinez as shown. The earrings are sold and no longer available. This masterpiece is collector and museum quality with no damage whatsoever...

Beautiful Jugendstil lidded box or humidor, in brass and inlaid burl wood. Unsigned, but attributed to Erhard & Sohne, the German company known for such intricate and beautiful secessionist works...

A bronze vase dating from the mid Showa period by Ono Tsuneo of Takaoka enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 26 cm (10 inches) tall and in perfect condition.

Rare and unusual William Spratling sterling crossover ring with two conical shaped amethysts. It is a size 3 3/4 and is a magnificent pinky ring. It may have been sized at one time but I do not think so. It is in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. It is signed with the WS mark which dates c. 1949-1967 as shown in the photo. A stunning ring.

Abraham Tobias is known for his stupendous repousse jewelry wrought in the Mexico City style associated with Matilde Poulat. His cuff bracelets are avidly collected for their bold and flawless repoussage and their, at times, stunning proportions. In the example at hand, a so-called “Aztec Rose” takes up almost the entire face of the bracelet and draws the eye immediately to its darkened recesses...

Fabulous Art Deco enamel pendant by German designer Carl Schibensky. Gorgeous shades of pinks and black comprise this very lively pattern. It measures 1 3/8" diameter and is in fine original condition. There is a bail in the back for a chain.It is hallmarked in the enamel with an S in a circle which is Carl Schibensky's hallmark and also has its' original paper label. A very special piece.

Sometimes things just fall into your lap unexpectedly and this is what happened with the two Antonio Pineda brooches I am listing today. First up a fun (albeit ... smelly in real life, if you are not careful) figural brooch glorifying our beloved skunk! At least, I think it's a skunk and I wish I had a more noble name for the creature. Such an unusual, tongue-in-cheek design for Antonio who is seriously modernist and quite heavy at times...

A W Best Navajo indian camp near bear mt. Arizona oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 8x10 inches framed in a hand carved 24k gold leaf frame approx. 16 x 18 overall. In excellent condition.

biography

Arthur William BEST 
1859 - 1935 Arthur William Best was born in Mount Pleasant, Canada on July 17, 1859. He and his brother Harry attended public school in Mount Pleasant and were members of a small band. Arthur played the cornet; Harry, the violin...

This quintessential mustache back French club chair completes any room with its classic lines and solid style. Boasting all-original leather, it is in excellent overall condition. It sits exactly as you hope it might, deep & comfortable, but not too soft. Dimensions: 33"L x 38"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 21" seat width