All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1460748 (stock #1090)

Most beautiful and special rare to find 17" ( 44 cm ) all wooden Grodnertal doll in pristine condition with darling facial expression and wearing beautiful clothing with rich under garment .

From German Grodnertal around 1840/60 in fine large size with all original painting beautiful facial expression with fine blushed cheeks and all complete generally excellent condition !

Rare all wooden doll with one - piece head and torso having oval face and elongated throat ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1440413 (stock #MOR8076)
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Mother of pearl flowers rise among the large leaves of a paulownia tree on this small lacquer box and tray dating from the early 20th century enclosed in the original signed wooden box by Yoshida Rissai. The workmanship is flawless, with a fine sense of depth brought on by the mother of pearl lined with gold powder and set against a ground of golden mist on black. Inside is a rich, red tinged nashiji ground...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1970 item #1491398 (stock #08448)


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Vintage Japanese cast iron koi carp okimono once displayed at tokonoma alcove of an old house in Gunma, Northern Kanto region, Showa period, 20th century, 29 x 9 x H 11 cm (11.41 x 3.54 x 4.33in)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1369114
Over the top long sterling hoop earrings with a stylized squash blossom by award winning contemporary Navajo silversmith Edison Cummings. These are posts for pierced ears and measure 4" long. The squash blossoms are suspended from the hoops and move freely. These are not signed but were purchased by the original owner at Garlands in Sedona, Arizona where they were acquired directly from the artist. They weigh 17 grams total. These are incredibly BOLD and elegant at the same time.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1290506 (stock #MOR4860)
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A genuine reishi cluster of mushrooms dried and preserved in perfect condition. This is an exquisite form, the dark trunks meandering up to wide blossoming heads. It is 13 inches (33 cm) long.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #903953
Made by hand this solid sterling silver sword form letter opener was designed and signed (c.1940's)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Measures 6 1/2 inches X 2 1/4" and weighs 36 grms, 1.3 oz. Beautiful condition with some wear at the tip. No dents or dings. Signed HA TAXCO 940. This piece is pictured on p. 41 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #128911 (stock #437)
An English Silver Boxed Child's Set consisting of a Baby Spoon and a Pusher. Hallmarked Birmingham 1933, with the makers mark AP&Co. The Spoon is 4.5" in length and the Pusher is 3.75".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138152 (stock #g2)
This is a beautiful pair of Vienna cabinet plates,19th Century, each having a border with maroon colored panels painted in cream and gilt foliate with a center figure, one entitled "Aphrdithe die Schafe, Des Paris Nelident?", the other "Sartiere" with impressed mark 247, S, overglazed blue shield mark in near excellent condition, minor scratch to one, miniscule flake to the other Measurements: 8 1/4 in. diameter
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #429814
A striking and fascinating Art Moderne 970 silver pin by Antonio Pineda. The shapes and placement of the stones are intriguing. The black stripe of onyx is inlaid but the half sphere of onyx and the rectangular agate are set above the surface adding dimension. The pin measures 2 5/8" by 3/4", weighs 19 grams, and is in fine original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. A very special Antonio piece.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Oceanic : Pre 1970 item #1405751
Of reddish wood with fine grain, this Maori Wahaika Patu measures 15 1/4" long and roughly 5 1/8" wide. The top has a figural face or mask carved in reticulated form, with a hole for attachment to the wrist. The club has a hooked section, used to grab the opponent's weapon and remove it...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1465643 (stock #MBR8468)
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Silver designs are inlayed into the surface of this mid-century bronze by Honbo Keisen enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It is signed in a silver cartouche on the base. Honbo Keisen (1910-1987) was born in Takaoka City, one of the main production centers of Bronze in Japan. Work by him is held in the Takaoka Municiap Museum.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Contemporary item #354209 (stock #T 1181)
All metal is 14K gold. Leverbacks. Using Rich Dark Red Early 20th Century faceted cherry red beads that passed the friction electrostatic amber test, and 14K Gold, these were made in a USA studio as a custom order for long, long time client of MIMI DEE ARTWEAR. The lush deep red beads are 20 X 15 mm.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962682 (stock #WA 17-10)
Dimensions: 39"L x 37"W x 34"H x 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #422994 (stock #8827)
Walter Harrowing (British, worked 1865-1904)

Chestnut Hunter in a Stable

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1877”.

There is no known exhibition record of Harrowing’s work and little is known of his background other than that he is noted for his portraits of horses and dogs, particularly beagles, hunters, brood mares and coach horses. He is also known to have painted still lifes of game as well as various other farm animals...

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1910 item #1347364 (stock #9467)
A sterling propelling extending pencil with a garnet top from the 1900 era. Worn on a watch fob or on a chatelaine, this sliding pencil was invented by Samuel Mordan however this example isn't signed or marked. It features attractive hand engraving and the garnet top tests as genuine. It has a gold plated loop for wear on a chain, it extends from 1-3/4" to 2-3/8" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465125 (stock #1143)

Most beautiful and rare to find petit French Bebe about only 8" ( 20 cm ) Darling in his all original condition !!

It´s hard to find such a so tiny French Bebe by Gaultier as this cute girl , has generally original condition by Gaultier from circa 1890th...

Sweet little doll with nice quality socket head with blue glass inset eyes , large lushly - painted lashes and single brows.

Has closed mouth with shaded lips ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1449538 (stock #YOR8166)
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Early Edo Myochin Signed Nimai Do with Nanban influence featuring gilded kusazuri and sode laced with blue chord dated Genwa 3 (1620). There are rows of Prominent rivets all about with nobori-kiri crests on the top of the munaita. Comes with an old wrapping cloth dyed with the same crest. The Hon-kozane Kusazuri are removable, attached to two leather belts suspended from iron tongs about the waist. The takahimo shoulder straps are wrapped in leather...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1910 item #377645 (stock #8548)
Fishing Boats Along a Canal

Rene Clarot (Belgian, 1882-1972)

Oil on canvas, signed: “Clarot R” and dated: “1907”.

A post-impressionist painter of marines and landscapes, Clarot worked in oils, watercolors and pastels. He was a student at the Academy of Brussels from 1896-1905. Upon completion of his studies, he traveled frequently to France and Germany...