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E & M Perez
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A rare find, this ceramic figure of a nagual is by the well known ceramic artist Candelario Medrano (1918-1986) from the village of Las Huertas in the state of Jalisco in Mexico.
The figure is 8" high, 8 1/2" wide and 3 3/4" deep. The base is roughly 4 3/4" x3 3/4", and is slightly tapered.
It is painted in various shades of orange, red, pink, with details on the body in black and white, the base of yellow and green. The face is pink, in human form...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Kashmir : Pre 1900
item #1424621
E & M Perez
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From Kashmir, this copper kashkul, or beggar's bowl, is enameled with two shades of blue and white, is incised along the edges with scrolling designs and the entire copper areas are gilded. The body of the bowl has heavy repousse designs, with enamel in the recessed areas. The two ends of the bowl are decorated with the heads of serpents, their bodies partially wrapped around the bowl. The two heads and rings are brass, with blue enamel decoration...
Antique Raku Ware Tea Bowl Chawan with Red Glaze used for Japanese Tea Ceremony Meiji period (1868-1912)
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Diameter 11cm
Height 7cm
Total Weight 240g
Condition
Overall good, no cracks.
Minor chip can be seen on the fourth photo near the edge.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1424514
(stock #39B14-17996)
A large sterling silver goblet with half ribbed cup, Sheffield, 1898, by Cleft Alexander Mawer Clark of the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Company, Sheffield, England. Size: 10.245 inches ht. Weight: 19.7 Troy ounces (including iron bar). There is a slight push-in on the base of the pedestal which produces a slight wobble. No monogram.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940
item #1424476
(stock #39B16-167)
A pair of unusually tall HB Quimper, France pottery candlesticks or vases, painted with male and female peasant figures in Decore Riche decoration.. Size: 17.2 inches ht. Circa 1930s.
"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944. Canvas size: 22 in. x 25 in. Offered in the original frame, with paper exhibition label affixed to stretcher - 'Bethel Inn Exhibition 1944.' Titled: Northern Vermont. Original condition with some craquelure. Gianni Cilfone was brought to the U.S.A. by his parents when he was only five. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied under noted painters Hugh Breckenridge and John F...
The Kura
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A truly magnificent vase of pastel blue floral designs on yellow-green body by Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8 inches (20 cm) tall and in excellent condition. It retains the original wooden base. I believe this is by the second generation.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art...
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art...
The Kura
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A fabulous Koro covered in damascened gold by Ibuse Keisuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nunome Zogan Jungin Koro (Damascene Pure Silver Incense Burner). It is 11 cm (4-1/2 inches) tall, 9.5 cm (3-3/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Ibuse Keisuke was born in Tokyo in 1930, and began his studies of metal arts in 1950 under Unno Takeo...
Ibuse Keisuke was born in Tokyo in 1930, and began his studies of metal arts in 1950 under Unno Takeo...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930
item #1424346
(stock #40E57-200)
Art Nouveau crystal decanter with sterling silver engraved floral overlay and a narrow tall neck. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 12.75 inches ht. No loss to any silver overlay, no cracks, ,minor roughness to base of original stopper, and light cloudiness to interior. McGinn family engraved name.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1700
item #1424345
(stock #959)
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Original antique carved sandstone seated Buddha circa 1500-1700, carved in meditation with crossed legs and arms in the "Bhumisparsa Mudra", set in an arched recess, with two monkey bodhisattvas at his side. Presented displayed on modern wood stand. Dimensions 16.5" W x 22.75" H x 5.25" D - measurements including stand.
Two antique round covered pantry boxes in old blue paint. 19th entry. Size: 8.75 inches and 10.25 inches in diameter. Pine. Great decorative items.
Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (1933-2019) titled “The Great Ginkgo Tree." Pencil-signed, dated ’04, and numbered 18/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 19 1/2” x 13” (image: 15 1/2” x 9 1/4”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.
One Good Eye Silver
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Dashing early modernist Mexican silver and amethyst earrings with the signature of the Los Ballesteros workshop, this set is a variation on the "clamshell" type of jewelry that was so popular with modernist Taxco maestros in the mid- to later 1940s...
Keep Fine Arts
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Pair Chinese boxwood carved scroll weights in rare wood bundle motif, 9.5"Lx2.3"x1.8", 9.4"Lx2.1"x1.8"
Tibetan Saddle Top Rug, Tibet, 19th C. Red field masho with central floral lozenge and cloud field motifs. Attached flat weave and felt borders.
Size: 2'2'' x 2'11'' (66 x 89 cm).
Provenance: Bill Liske Collection
"Pung and Chow" - by Marguerite Kirmse (British/American, 1885-1954), original signed etching on wove paper. Date: 1923. Image size: 6 in. x 8.5 in. Artist's proof ltd. edition print. Pencil signed and titled by the artist in the lower margin. Offered in the original frame with gallery label of Arthur H. Harlow & Co., Rare Etchings and Engravings, 712 Fifth Ave., New York. An etching of two Pekingese dogs, Pung and Chow. Kirmse is best known for her drawings and etchings of dogs.
A Mary Azarian hand signed colored wood block print of a Cottage and Herb Garden. Dated 1992. Sheet size: 15.25 inches. x 11 inches. Signed in lower right 'MA92.' Mary Azarian is a famous Vermont printmaker and illustrator of children's books. Best known for her wood-cut prints, she was awarded the 1999 Caldecott Medal for her illustration of the picture book, "Snowflake Bentley."
Spratling uses one single rod of thick sterling silver to form this elegant "safety pin". Worked by hand, the detailed swan's head is formed, continuing down to the double looped turn, ending with the sleek, tapered point. Measuring 3 3/4 inches long and 1/2" wide the piece is in beautiful condition. The ingenious design allows for excellent tension in opening and closing the pin point. The thickness of the rod is most suitable for looser weaved fabric...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful antique home made and all hand sewn Bebe silk Dress from 19th. century ...... would fit well for French or German Doll around 19 "( 49 cm ) ....... From very nice ecru silk with flowers pattern , ornate with pretty lace and light blue silk ribbon and bows at front and all around hem. Has puffed inset long sleeves , fitted waist with wider skirt . Backside little longer train in back and closure with hooks and eyes ...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Particularly rare found all original French wooden Poupee trunk by Maison Alph. Giroux along with original boutique label at lid.
Very nice and special rare piece for your early fashion doll like Huret , Rohmer or other .....all wodden trunk with slightly domed lid , has metal trimming and lock , sides handle . Original boutique metal label at lid and original interior lined with ecru and blue polka - dot flowers paper , has one lift out tray and three divided section below...
One Good Eye Silver
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Early and gorgeous Matilde Poulat sterling silver and coral bracelet in one of her iconic designs, the "paloma". This is classic Matl with the bird rendered in textured repoussage, its wings open, ready to fly away. The dove is surrounded by coral cabochons both bezel- and channel-set while small pieces of branch coral adorn the links of the chain...
Igbo Maiden mask ‘Agbogho Mmwo’. H. 42 cm. Old repair to the headdress.
Provenance: Private collection Berlin, Koller Auktion 2011 , Private collection Zürich.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful preserved twin bisque dolls and her trouseau in original French presentation box !!!
Darling cute 8" ( 21 cm ) small French Bisque twin Bebe´s mark 749 DEP ..... for the French marke from circa 1890/98
Included all most hand sewn silk and lace costumes for the twins .... one in blue and a similar in pink , ...
One Good Eye Silver
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An early Taxco maestro, Manuel Altamirano worked for both Aguilar and Valentin Vidaurreta. With the former, he shares what has come to be known as the "armadillo" parure, out of which you can see here the quite impressive belt buckle. Evocative of the “armor plates” covering the body of the namesake creatures, the buckle's links are graduated in size and adorned with short, flat-topped round appliques. Big and bold, it can be worn easily by either men and women and would look equally stunnin...
One Good Eye Silver
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Good early Mexican Deco silver repousse jewelry is becoming harder to find - I don't know if it's because there weren't that many to begin with (quite often repoussage from that period seems a little clumsy, the technique needing additional experimenting with) or that at some point their popularity grew so much that they were "scooped up" from the market. Whatever the case, I am thrilled to be presenting this fantastic cuff bracelet with two saturated purple amethyst cabs here. I would call this...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Thank you so much A.
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One of the most beautiful French Premier Bebe´s by Rabery et Delphieu which you can find ..... too cute and special with her gorgeous quality of bisque , painting and all complete super expression is this Doll an eye-catcher for everybody !!!
Rare to find facial expression Bebe with beautiful clothing . Generally all perfect Premier doll by Rabery et Delphieu ... France circa 1880 .... about 16 " ( 41 cm ) with fine delicate quality of bisque and softly blushed complexion, g...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR
item #1423967
(stock #40G63-162)
English George IV sterling silver wine jug, London, 1829, by silversmith Benjamin Preston. Size: 9 3/8 in. ht. x 7 1/2" x 5 in. 23.3 Troy ounces. An attractive and substantial hot water or wine jug, adorned with applied acanthus leaf motifs and repousse work. and supported on three scrolled feet. Engraved with family monogram in a cartouche, and with later presentation from 1928 on base. Nice condition but with a single push in on the underside where one foot attaches.
English inlaid Tunbridgeware pocket watch holder, for the suspended display of a single pocket watch. Late 19th or early 20th century. Made from rosewood and exotic wood veneers, with an inlaid frieze of scrolling foliage running round the base. Nice condition.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Early : Pre 1837 VR
item #1423962
(stock #40G72-2130)
Country pine bucket bench with two dovetailed shelves above a double paneled door lower cupboard. Early 19th century. Size: 48 in length x 17.25 in. depth x 48 in. ht. Older refinish. Scrolled shape to end supports.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950
item #1423961
(stock #26C10-JC)
A Chinese carved nephrite jade figure of a sleeping cat, on a red silk cord. Size: 2 in. length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940
item #1423960
(stock #40J22-336)
A vintage molded pink glass figurine of a French bulldog by Westmoreland Glass, of Pennsylvania. Circa 1920s-1930s. Size: 2.75 in. ht. A frosted pink glass figure of a French bulldog with Rhinestone eyes and a brassed metal collar. Some chipping along edges, but still a very cute dog.
The Kura
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Leaping green fish soar up the sides over tempestuous crackled celadon waves crashing over the matte blue of this exquisite Mizusashi fresh water container by Sawada Sozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It comes with a pottery lid as well as a black lacquered lid (Kaebuta). It is 18 cm (7 inches) tall, 13 cm (5 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Sawada Sozan (1881-1963) was born in Kyoto and graduated the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. He attended the Arts Department...
Sawada Sozan (1881-1963) was born in Kyoto and graduated the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. He attended the Arts Department...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1900
item #1423917
(stock #40F52-LP)
An early pair of Sioux native American buffalo hide Men's moccasins adorned with panels of red, yellow, green, black and white glass beads arranged in a geometric zig-zag design. Size: 11.5 in. length. Circa 1870.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR
item #1423915
(stock #40I61-315)
An antique Georgian era gold ring with an intaglio cut stone profile of a classical youth. Early 19th century. Size: 5/8 in. ht.
A carved and polychrome painted Pacific Northwest Coast native American mask, signed by the carver, L. White. Dated 1983. Size: 6.5 on. x 6.5 in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910
item #1423913
(stock #40G29-1008)
A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical vanity dresser jar with cover, decorated with all over floral repousse work. Circa 1888-1896. Manufactured by Davis and Galt, Philadelphia, PA and retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. Size: 2.75 in. ht. x 2.5 in. diameter. No Monogram. Nice condition, no dents.