Restored leather club chairs from France. Round-back style; originally circa 1940's.
Dimensions: 36" deep, 32" high, 40" wide, 22" seat depth
Three Ashigaru (foot soldiers), "inaka" country samurai dolls, expressive gofun face with glass eyes, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Approx. heigth of each doll is 12" tall.
A snow-capped Mt. Fuji viewed through clouds from Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) from the series "Famous Views of Edo" by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) published by Sanoki circa 1840. The print depicts a lively scene with workers carrying merchandise by foot across the bridge in Edo (now Tokyo). Boats are docked before warehouses in the background. The colors are exceptionally fresh and vibrant. This is not a later edition or reproduction. It is a guaranteed original woodblock print by Hiroshige...
This adorable stuffed donkey has the softest mohair fur & a very goofy face. With articulating arms & legs, vinyl pads on the bottoms of his feet & a red vinyl mouth, he is quite an original. There are a few small areas where fur has been loved off along the seams and one ear is loose, but he is very clean & in overall good shape. I think he may have had another stripe of red yarn along his head, but he is still a cutie...
Measuring 5 1/2" square and 8 1/2" high to top of handle, this Tabako Bon, or tobacco box, is lacquer over wood, with brass fittings, round lidded container, and hibachi. The one large drawer contains the lidded brass container and an open compartment behind it, and the other two drawers fit the depth of the case. The hibachi on top may be removed, and locks in when turned, so that the entire piece may be carried by the handle...
Old phurba , with 3 ancestor figures on top ,
Circa 1950 or earlier
H 21 cm
More information on request
This Burmese Jade pin is circa 1930s. It is in excellent condition.
A 14k sapphires & diamonds necklace. A wonderful gift! This is a stylish and opulent 17-3/4" necklace in 14k yellow gold, set with genuine diamonds and genuine deep blue sapphires. The pendant itself measures 2" across and 1-3/8" long; it is set with 40 claw-set diamonds totalling approximately 60 points. It also has four deep blue sapphires - the three facetted oval stones on the drop measure 5 mm x 4 mm. (1.44 carats) and the round at the top is 3 mm. across (.24 carats)...
Persian Senneh kilim with a concentric lozenge medallion and herati pattern on a red ground. Woven in slit tapestry, warp in cotton and weft in wool. Beautiful colors. Condition: clean, fine, lower end minimally reduced. Dimension: 191 cm x 124 cm.
Handsome vintage 14k yellow gold tie bar, simply designed with three sparkling diamonds suspended by a mesh chain from the bar, mid 20th century. Stamped 14KT on the back. Weight: 8.1g. Measures 2 1/8" long. Condition is excellent.
An exquisite koro by Kiyomizu Rokube V with solid silver lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled: Censer engraved with flowering Paulownia. This style is called Taireiji, developed by and unique to the fifth generation Rokubei. The most famous work in this style is undoubtedly a vase decorated with parrots in a tree held in the collection of the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. This piece is more subtle, the imagery soft and delicate, breathtaking in person...
A beautiful concho belt suitable for a man or woman by Frank Patania Sr. The overall length of the belt is 41". There are 8 conchos and the buckle. Each oval shaped concho measures approximately 2 3/4" long and 2 1/2" wide. The buckle is identical to the conchos but larger at approximately 3 1/4" long and 2 3/4" wide.It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. It is simply magnificent.
This necklace is such a pleasure to wear! It drapes very nicely around the neck, measuring 15-1/2” long, with a maximum of ½” in width. It is marked "DANECRAFT STERLING RFG US PAT OFF" and weighs 36.8g. In excellent condition, and we believe it was made between 1940 and 1950. The flowers are lotuses (which are a type of water lily). To Buddists, they represent resurrection, purity and enlightenment. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully...
A modernistic cuff bracelet in heavy sterling silver, designed by Lico, a master Mexican silversmith who originally worked for William Spratling and who is known for his geometric designed jewelry. Circa 1950's. Weight: 78.5 grams/2.5 troy ounces. 2 3/4" length x 2 1/4" deep x 1 5/8" wide. Stamped on the inside 'HECHO EN MEXICO 925 LICO' and with an eagle 1 mark. This heavy bracelet is adorned all over with a stepped motif. Excellent condition.
Porcelain decorated with polychrome motif, unglazed base. PERIOD :late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.6 cm tall, 7 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
Striking example of the famous sterling, suede and leather "X" belt with dots designed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Currently measuring 2 1/4" Wide by 26" Long. Each end has an additional 1 3/4 inches if a longer length is desired. The dots are fixed in place but the silver X's slide on the suede and leather strap. The artist Georgia O'Keeffe is pictured wearing this belt on p. 108 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill...
Description:
A Houtien jade pendant was in open work of motifs of parrot perching on bamboo branches.
By fine excavation condition, the item was preserved very good except with one short hair line not penetrating to another side.
It was caused in burial not from human mistakes.
Qing Dynasty, 18th century.
Dimensions: 5.8cm x 5.2cm x 0.6cm.
A SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Description:
An ancient Han pot was found from excavation.
Dated affirmatively as a piece from 1800 years ago, the pot was applied with unusually-seen brown glaze and was molded with a wide mouth which in flat rim with wall.
Characteristically decorated with Taotie mask on both side of the ovoid belly, the outer surface was separated in three sections by two bands of paralleled lines...
This handsome fellow’s head measures 5/8 x 11/16". He is made from 14kt yellow gold (there are illegible marks, so we tested it). The red eye is too small to identify, so assume glass. It weighs 1.4g and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away. Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Dragons & Fish
This rare and unusual "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") blue & white porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573 - 1620). The underglaze blue decoration around the outer wall features two dragons...
Fabulous and festive, these Vrba drop earrings are show stoppers! Composed of an amethyst glass stone as the centerpiece, it is surrounded by faux pearls a smoky topaz rhinestones set in gold plated metal. Oval signature plate on the back of each earring marked Lawrence Vrba. They are 3 1/2" top of clip to bottom of dangle. Dangle is 2" wide.
Very fine Indian miniature painting on marble panel, depicting royal family riding elephant and camel, close attention to details, use of vibrant gilt colors. The common and typical miniature paintings of this kind includes painting on ivory or paper or wood and this is my first experience involving use of marble in such painting. Size: Panel measures 6"H x 4"W.
Condition Report: This item is in good condition and due to use of thin plastic cover, for better protection, the photos are reflectin...
An amazing, bold and sculptural silver bracelet by Turun Hopea, Finland. We do not see many pieces of jewelry from Finland in the U.S. and this one is spectacular. The shape of the links is so striking and all are individually hinged so the bracelet has lots of movement. The clasp is also most unusual.Measuring 8 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it weighs 83 grams and is in fine original condition. Many hallmarks as shown in the photograph, the first one is for Turun Hopea , 830H for silver, the...
A rare Bronze Ding or food offering container with domed cover and looped handles (when inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish)
Age. Qin Dynasty (First Emperor) 221-206BC
Size: H.17.2cm. W. 22cm.
Condition: No repairs. All original. A small dent on the lid.
This item is sold and price info is Not available. Incredible flashes of blue, orange, pink seen in these dragon's breath, jelly opal art glass cabs. Highly decorated & stamped Sterling with Mexican and Native American symbols of thunder bird, arrow, etc. Maisel's, Fred Harvey designs. For small wrist: 6 1/4" inside includes 1 1/4" flexible opening.
Update: round cabs 7mm; oval cab is 15mm; and 7/8 at widest. SOLD - price nor other info available
Gorgeous, long sterling earrings with chisel and stamp work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez who was a master of these techniques. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. These earrings are 3 1/4" long and have posts for pierced ears. Nez started producing in 1976 and these...
Rare premier bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 ... with most beautiful light blue eyes , best quality of pale bisque and painting and rare two row of tiny teeth in her smiling open mouth.
Original body and in all complete generally excellent condition.
Rare to find all original condition premier bisque Bebe about 17 " ( 44 cm ) ...... has pretty rounded pressed bisque socket head with stunning ice blue inset eyes encircle of dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes .
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A 10k yellow gold black Alaskan diamond ring from the 1970s. This size 6-1/2 hematite ring features a faceted oval claw-set stone in a scalloped style 9/16" across setting. This ring weighs 3.2 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracke...
Iconic hand wrought sterling silver "Old Maguey" necklace designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Necklace has a wearable length of up to 19 inches. Center portion measures 7" across & 1 3/4" high at widest point. Weight 122 grams, 4.3 oz. Beautiful condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked on the clasp TAXCO 940 HA dating the piece to 1940-48. Pictured on p. 178 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
Awesome & exceptionally rare this hand wrought sterling silver & mosaic azurmalachite double entwined serpent necklace was designed & signed c. 1949-50's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The finely detailed pendant measures 3" wide X 2 1/2". The necklace has a wearable length of 17 inches & weighs 87 grams or 3 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Hallmarked on reverse WS 925. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE &...
Possibly the most massive ring by Antonio I have ever seen and a very strong modernist statement at the same time, this is a piece that would fit right in the best collection of Pineda jewelry. Angularity that is softened by the stone's curves and the curled wire holding itin place combine with the setting's breath-taking size to create a visually powerful ring. Currently a sz 6, it can be easily resized by a good jeweler. Its face is 1" by 3/4" and the ring rises 11/16" above the finger when wo...
This wonderful pair of dogwood flower earrings is a great example of the late forties or early fifties 14Kt pink gold jewelry. The flowers are 7/8” in diameter, and have the old fashioned “French backs” (screw backs). The mark is 14Kt and the makers mark is WL.
Most beautiful and rare all original 3 1/4" ( 8 cm ) little all wodden Grodnertal Doll in her original hand painted box
and lovely costume .
Very nice all wood doll with oval head , having one piece head and torso with original nice painting of facial features
and black hair with shaded side curl painting . Has nice red cheeks and long neck , full dowel jointing all wood body with
jointing at shoulders , elbows , hips and knees .
Fine painting of white stocking and red ...
Fabulous, rare, Antonio Pineda sterling and amethyst cuff bracelet. Incredible mid-century modern design and very unique construction with the middle row of amethysts hinged at each end and the entire row able to move up and down. This is a massive and bold piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front, tapering to 3/4" at the ends in the back. It is 5 1/4" in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so for a 6 1/2" wrist. It weighs 143 grams and is in fine original condition. It is signed for Antonio Pineda...
Rare Japanese Meiji period woodblock print triptych of the Tokyo-Ueno/Yamashita Train and Ueno Station from the series “Famous Places in Tokyo” by Utagawa Kunitoshi (flourished 1847-1899) dated 1st month of Meiji 22 (1889). The triptych is bound in the original folder and has not been exposed to sunlight. "Enlightenment" prints of the 1880's - 1890's promoted modernization and illustrated the westernization of Japan. The Japanese built their first railroad in 1872. It became a symbol of ...