From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
Very nice one of a kind silk and woolen coat costume with matching bonnet suitable for circa 14" ( 36 cm ) French or German Doll in your collection !!
All most hand sewn of soft ecru woolen , a pretty little coat dress with front closure of hooks and eyes . Has small inset sleeves and beautiful chenille and silk cord trim decoration all around edged...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
This pottery jar with cover was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery that has been elaborately "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, including blue, a colour rarely seen on Han pottery. The pattern comprises a geometric design around the neck and a swirling cloud pattern around the waist, between wide bands.
Height 33 cm (13 inches)...
This elegant pottery figure of a lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The lady wears flowing robes and stands alert with hands clasped together across her chest, her head looking very slightly to her left. It is made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired...
26" ( 67 cm ) pretty French character girl by SFBJ with very good pale quality of bisque socket head has beautiful large deep blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and painted lashes.
Has modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows and small open mouth with outlined lips and row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and nice brunette wig.
Head mark at back with in circle by SFBJ 230 ...
France by SFBJ circa 1900th...
This fine pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and represents a foreign male attendant or groom. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in very finely-crackled green and amber glazes.
Tang glazed items such as this are usually referred to as "sancai glazed" pieces...
This impressive porcelain dish dates to c.1540 - 1620, from the late Jiajing reign to the Wanli reign. It has a foliated rim and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The central decoration features a flower blossom surrounded by four be-ribboned Buddhistic lion-dogs. Surrounding the central roundel, around the cavetto, is a scrolling leaf scroll, with the flat upturned rim decorated with a wavy floral scroll...
This very rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a raised tiled roof. The jar has applied decoration representing a tiled roof and a pair of doors...
This very attractive porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty...
This fine and rare pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago by peoples of the Siwa Culture (c.1350 BC) from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" with high handles, a saddle-shaped mouth and a wide body. Pottery jars from the Siwa culture are rarer than those of the preceding Qijia and Majiayao cultures and most known examples are made from an orange or buff coloured pottery. Blac...
This large pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a yellowish-brown pottery that has been relatively highly-fired. It is a well-made jar of good proportions. At the waist of its wide body are two sturdy loop handles. At t...
Sweet and very childlike cabinet size Jules Steiner Series C Bebe with early rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale bisque quality and excellent painting . Lovely cute facial sad expression with splendid blue eyes , original Steiner body and wig , wearing superb original antique A line gown with little bustle and lovely bonnet !!
Most beautiful early rounded face Bebe by Jules Steiner in perfect cabinet size 16" ( 42 cm ) ! Has pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty c...
From a private familie in France a stunning cabinet size 7 all original Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru ..... France circa 1882/ 85th. , has generally excellent and original condition by this excellent and luxury doll factory !!
16 " ( 41 cm ) very beautiful and rare to find Bebe has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painting , perfect swivel head with lovely blue paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes , brush-stroked and multi feathered brows.
Very beautiful one of a kind silk and all hand embroidered woolen costume for French Bebe around 22"/ 23" ( 58 - 60 cm ) ... fit perfect for French or German Bebe , most hand sewn and in generally excellent fabric condition from around 1880......!
A two piece outfit of lovely blue silk and fully hand embroidered soft matching blue color wool, has lovely hand made ruffled silk front and back . Has puffed shoulders at both 3/4 long inset sleeves , each has small a cuff and pretty...
Rare to find most beautiful all hand sewn 1870th. century antique two piece evening poupee gown of light brown and blue silk beautiful trimmed , would fit well for Fashion doll around 18" ( 46 cm ).
Stunning antique one piece gown with fitted waist and luxury long bustle train in back , has small long inset blue silk sleeves and square wide neckline ornate with fine silk trim matching to the blue silk pleated hem .
Has back closure with hand made loops and hooks and inside f...
Outstanding and rare 1860th. silk afternoon Enfantine gown by Mlle. Bereux with typical nice details of this sewing artist for Huret !
All hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for size 4 Poupee by Huret or other early or other early fashion doll from arround 1860th !
Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk .... enfantine skirt with vest and jacket.
Luxury costume in superb condition like mint ... comprised a wonderful vest with lose ...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a stringed instrument, probably a zither or similar, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Interestingly, t...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a hand-held drum was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of orange and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Height 17.5 cm. Condition really is very good. T...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling entertainer (either a "listener" or someone who acts out stories) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Height 17 cm. Condition really is very g...
This attractively-shaped stoneware jar, or bottle, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns in the north of China specialising in Cizhou wares. It is "heavily-potted" and has four loop handles around the shoulder. The body is coated in a white slip with the upper body decorated in underglaze iron-brown pigment on top of which is a transparent glaze. The lower body is coated in a brown glaze. The inner mouth ...
This tall cylindrical pottery jar in the form of a granary (grain store) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (having a distinct ring to it when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, exceptionally good traces of which still remain. The painted decoration comprises elaborate scrolling cloud and geometric patterns. In places on the su...
This attractively-painted pottery box, complete with its cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (box & cover have a ring when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which still remain. The scrolling design seems to be a mixture of cloud and, possibly, zoomorphic patterns. The function of this vessel was as a food...
This attractive porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This type of porcelain is referred to as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware and was often exported to the South East Asian market. The outer wall has been decorated with a scrolling floral pattern in red and green enamels, the inner centre more simply decorated with a floral motif and two red rings. A common feature of such ware is the sand / kiln gr...
This superbly-shaped stoneware jar was made at the Sawankhalok kilns during the 14th - 15th century. This is a particularly large example of this form with a diameter of 19 cm and a height of 16 cm. It is "heavily-potted" and coated in a finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze that has a hint of blue in places. The shoulder of the jar is decorated with an incised pattern below which is a slightly raised band surrounding the body and further incis...
This small stoneware bowl was made during the Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392). It is glazed all over in a thick and finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze. The inner surface is decorated with a central flower blossom surrounded by rings and cloud patterns inlaid in white slip (this is not so easy to photograph due to the highly reflective glaze). The outer wall is more simply decorated with four rings of white inlaid sl...
A luxury poupee model with distinctive and elegant presence about 17" ( 44 cm ) pretty fashion doll with lovely pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate and gentle face expression . She has almond shaped pale blue glass enamel eyes with...