A celadon vase inlayed with Chrysanthemum designs by Teishitsu Gigei-In Suwa Sozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box featuring the Imperial Art Academy Seal and titled Kiku-Zogan Hana-Ire. Tendrils of blossoming chrysanthemum climb up the sides in dark inlay on the slightly pitted celadon sueface, a perfect rendition of Korean style wares from an earlier era with the addition of the Japanese design motif. It is 10-1/4 inches (26 cm) tall and in excellent condition...
A long “Hengaku” framed painting meant to sit above the transom by Yoshimura Horyu featuring monkeys riding on the back of a deer. One has fallen and is being dragged along like a water-skier by vines tangled in the deers horns. A very humorous scene by this rare Osaka artist. Pigment and ink on silk mounted on gold with a carved rosewood frame. The frame is 154.5 x 50 cm (61 x 20 inches) and is in fine condition, with toning to the silk typical of age...
On very nice ensemble of three vintage poupee outfit´s to fill on doll trunk or to dress your doll´s. All most hand sewn of different old materials and in different size´s for French or German poupee.
Included this set on three piece outfit with lavender jacket with beautiful pearls collar and black silk bustle skirt for on poupee size 4 ...circa 15"7 16" ( 38-40 cm ).
The second outfit will fit for on doll circa size 5 ........
Sweet and childlike French Bebe by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 in size 8 with very beautiful creamy bisque , with original body and wig and beautiful antique clothing.
She is 20" ( 51 cm ) ..... has sweet childlike face expression at best quality of creamy bisque and faciale painting of bisque socket head . Pretty blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine painted lashes and dark eyeliner...
We offer to start as the new year a very special and rare to find all original " Toilette de Poupee " in box , attributed by ~~ Au Nain Bleu ~~ on Luxury doll shop in Paris about around 1890 .
All complete in generally excellent condition and a wonderful and rare piece which look´s like on luxury pouppe Toilette Salon ......
A wooden box 17" x 13" x 7" ( 43 x 33 x 18 cm closed ) ......
Five Japanese Edo period woodblock prints depicting famous samurai from the series “Abridged Stories of our Country’s Swordsmanship” (Honcho kendo ryaku den) by Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) published by Kazusa-ya Iwazo circa 1845-1846...
Minimal design Ghurra with a sitting protector in its middle part , the hands are joined in the Namaste gesture. Superb black glossy patina , obvious signs of use , circa 1950 or earlier, H 27cm , wide 8.5 cm , thickness 3.5 weight 300 gr, Presented on an iron stand.
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a very old ghurra with traditional designs , the house on top , supported by milk pots and rope knots. Extreme signs of use
H 24 cm , Max wide 10 cm, thickness 4
Presented on iron stand
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A strongly designed ghurra , showing two protectors sitting back to back on milk pots, Black patina ,estimated age is from 20 to 40 years. H 28 cm , max wide 10 cm , max thickness 5 cm , weight 500 gr , presented on an iron stand
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a Very fine ghurra with a couple of birds on top, and a small protector in the middle of the house, it is likely that this part has been added after the initial carving , note also two small carved animals that could be sheep, black patine , important signs of use around the hole. H 25 cm , max wide 10 cm , thickness 2.5 cm , weight 250 gr
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A nicely designed ghurra, with a wooden ball enclosed inside ( this kind of carving is coming from a single piece of wood), so it is working as a rattle while churning the milk. Unusual white and hard patina, important signs of used, H 30 cm , thickness 4 to 6 cm , Weight 450 gr ; Presented on an iron Stand
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A robust ghurra with thick encrusted patina , note 2 very nicely carved milk pots, important signs of use, H 28 cm , thickness 3.5 cm, Weight 420gr ,
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Important sizes (H 31 cm and 5cm thickness, 500gr weight) , nice encrusted patina with important signs of use. Presented on an iron stand.
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We are offering a signed Antonio Pineda bracelet with amethyst bars and being 7/8th inch tall. The weight is 102 grams heavy. With a diameter of 2.25 in. it will fit most. Without damage and real treasure. Antonio Pineda is one of the most celebrated designers from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
Especially beautiful model of sweet bisque doll for the French market from circa 1885 with very lovely bisque and painting , cute face expression and luminous paperweight eyes . Wearing possible factory original ................
Most beautiful and very cute 14" ( 36 cm ) mystery marker bisque child has bisque socket head of finest quality pale bisque with tender blushed cheeks and most beautiful luminous pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading...
Very pretty rare to find French brown complexioned bisque clown girl by Etienne Jean Denamur ..... France circa 1889 in cute cabinet size , all perfect condition and superb clothing .
She is on very sweet little girl.... 14,5" ( 37 cm ..... without hat ) with light brown complexioned bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and large brown glass paperweight inset glass eyes .
Has fine painted long lashes and feathered brows...
Properly signed Margot de Taxco by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. The construction is open backed repousse with a strong frame around the edges that make it not bendable as well as 70 grams of silver thickness. This silver is exceptionally higher than 925. The gap is 1 inch and the diameter for fit is 2.25in. The height of the cuff is 1 7/8th inches tall. This is an example without damage and is also a very rare Margot. This should be at the top of any collectors list.
Unusual and rare to find all perfect light brown complexioned Exotic all bisque child , has rare bare feet and unusual high up oval - shaped almond eyes .
The little 5" ( 13 cm ) doll has on swivel head , solid dome with tiny black hair brush , oval shaped face with plump cheeks and elongated throat .
Exotic high up oval shaped almond brown inset glass eyes with matching style single stroke brows. Closed mouth and tiny flat ears...
This beauty is probably a mourning piece, with its black enamel flower. It has a tiny central old-cut diamond, and is made from 18k gold. There is a little chipping to the enamel, but it’s still quite lovely. The flower measures 1/2†x 3/4†and the whole thing is 2-1/2†long. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
Framed. The plaque painted with various birds perched and flying among flowering prunus, with inscription and two seals. The plaque approx. 19 1/4 by 6 1/8 in., 49 by 15.7 cm. No imperfections noted.
Chinese bronze inkwell depicting the buddha adorned in robes and holding jewels, with two enamel medallions to the front of the throne. Approx. 5 5/8 by 4 1/8 in., 14.5 by 10.5 cm. Condition is consistent with age.
A sterling silver garnets gem stone pendant necklace circa 1960s. This vintage modernist gilt or vermeil vintage drop pendant is set with 84 genuine faceted deep red Bohemian garnets on a 16-5/8" fine link gilt sterling silver chain. The pendant section alone measures 1-3/4" x 1 9/16", so this waterfall of garnets has great impact. The chain is also gilt sterling and has a spring-ring clasp...
An antique 12k gold genuine rhodolite garnets and mine cut diamonds ring circa 1890 1900. This antique size 7-1/2 or 7.5 ring has four genuine true red colour garnets surrounded by twenty genuine mine cut diamonds in a classic marquise shape. This Victorian period piece is unmarked, but has been tested and is confirmed to be 12 K gold. It measures just over 7/8" long and is 5/16" across the elegant marquise shaped setting and it weighs 3.0 grams...
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Very beautiful French bisque girl by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1885 .... with luminous eyes and beautiful bisque and painting , superb original curled up wig , original body and pretty antique costume !!
Size 12 ( 26" / 66 cm ) Bebe with finest bisque quality socket head , has wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes which has thick dark eyeliner with lushly - painted lashes and feathered brows.
Closed mouth with defined space between her shaded and outlined lips ...
An old primitive Himalayan mask with a minimal design, square eyes and mouth, very hard, obvious signs of great age, likely circa 100 years, typical thick glossy uneven patina which can be seen only on old masks...Presented on an iron stand.
H25 cm, Wide 15 cm, Depth 8 cm
An important mask figuring a minimal flat emphasizing a long sharp nose. The eyes and the mouth are wide open. The nose shows an exaggerated long shape. Very interesting black glossy patina on the right side of the mask, traces of glue and hairs. Very hard and strong wood, very good signs of age, at least from early 20th, impressive carving work, possibly an old break on the crest on top of the head, height 15 inches (38 cm). The mask is presented on an iron stand...
Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ¼ inches. Great condition.
Pretty one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet .... will fit perfect for French or German doll about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm ) like Jumeau , Steiner , Gaultier , Bru , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.....
You will never find such the same pretty outfit again , it is most hand sewn and fully with fine details...
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) depicting Nikki Danjo Naonori changing into a rat from the series "One Hundred Ghost Stories of China and Japan" (Wakan hyaku monogatari ) published by Daikoku-ya Kinnosuke (Kinjiro) in 1865. Vertical oban size (14 1/4"V x 9 5/8"H). Very good overall condition and color with margins evident. The print was removed from an album and is lightly album backed and slightly trimmed. The image has a prominent horizontal centerfold as the al...
Large Qing dynasty slightly tapered cylindrical form white porcelain brush pot (bitong) with a central cobalt blue band holding bats flying among clouds. The white porcelain has a faint blue-green-gray tint. 19th century. 6 1/2” high x 8” diameter. Very good overall condition with a few old browned hairlines on the base which appear to have resulted when a drain hole was added. This piece is from the private collection of a former American expatriate to Beijing and Guangzhou from 1983 - ...
Ultimately modernist in its approach to personal adornment, with Enrique Ledesma's signature perfection in the marriage of silver and stone, a necklace and earrings set with triangular links of sterling framing richly colored azur-malachite. Honesty of materials, craftsmanship of the highest level and immaculate finishing create a superb example of Taxco lapidary and silversmithing prowess. The necklace measures 15 3/4" long (wearable) by 5/8" wide while the clip-back earrings are 7/8" by 3/4"....
Enrique Ledesma is known for his master stone work where he achieves a beautiful stone to silver fit and done by hand way before lasers were invented. The malachite stones are thick and without damage. The speckled and marbled swirls of matrix provide the color that make these stones breathtaking. They are a treasure like none other. The bracelet presents itself with 110 grams of silver and stone. There is a full 7in. wearable and a 2.5in. inner diameter. These largest size Ledesma bracelets are...
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) depicting the cannibal Shutendoji surrounded by captive women from the series "One Hundred Ghost Stories of China and Japan" (Wakan hyaku monogatari ) published by Daikoku-ya Kinnosuke (Kinjiro) in 1865. Vertical oban size (14 1/4"V x 9 5/8"H). Very good overall condition and color with nice gauffrage highlights and margins evident. The print was removed from an album and is lightly album backed and slightly trimmed. The image has a...
Known primarily for ginbari or basse-taille works, Hayakawa Komejiro perfected this technique, creating very fine vases, often in the deep red Pigeons Blood color. The translucent red enamel covers the detailed silver design, of bamboo leaves and stalks over a stippled background. The vase measures 3 1/2" high by 3" wide, with a foot of 1 1/2" in diameteter. It is signed on the base. In excellent condition, with no marks, cracks, or abrasions (there is a lot of reflection in the photos, but n...
Early French three piece soft woolen poupee gown , from France circa 1865/ 70 for one of your early poupee like Rohmer , Huret .... or other nice fashion.
All complete hand sewn included on cream and lavender striped skirt with bustle and longer train in back. Featuring a lavender fitted blouse with hand made button holes and lavender glass buttons to close at front, has small stand up collar and long small inset sleeves. Finally on pretty lavender and cream striped over dress wit...
Korean Joseon dynasty (early 20th century) brush pot designed with three cylindrical connected brush holders of varying lengths carved with a variety of animals, including a stalking tiger, tortoise, deer, and crane all stained in a golden brown against a dark brown recessed background. The animals are set among pines and bamboo. A pair of tortoises walk on water. The tallest brush holder holds four ideographs surrounded by a fretwork band. The cylindrical pots share a single flat undecorate...
A pretty wooden box .... 5" x 5" x 3" ( 13 x 13 x 8 cm ) with flowered lacquered paper cover trimmed with gilt edged and pretty silk and silk velvet decoration with gilt metal grip at lid.
The inside lid of the box included on very nice tiny set of Toilette accessory matching to the upper part of box. All tiny things..... tiny soaps , parfum bottle , comb and the other which you can see on my pictures are original hold in the box. They was never removed ..........
On glass w...
A very elegant and well carved sculpture of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, goddess of mercy. Made of Zitan, one of the rarest hardwoods in China. H. 26 cm. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. We bought this piece from a Dutch private collection.
Very large Chinese natural Shou shan stone carving decorated with dragon design on both side. Size; Height of carving is 9.5 inches long. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.
The backside decorated with a stupa. H. 10,5 cm. excl. stand. This piece was placed in the foundation of a newly built stupa.
Magnificent, rare vintage Georg Jensen sterling half disc link bracelet no. 169 designed by Astrid Fog c. 1969. Astrid Fog was known for her bold, simple designs often featuring geometric shapes as this piece. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 1 1/8" wide and weighs an impressive 131 grams. It curves and flows seamlessly on the wrist with a hidden clasp. Signed and numbered as shown, it is in beautiful original condition with a lovely aged patina that I am leaving on but can be shined...
A pair of rare Koto-yaki sake flasks decorated with florals and dating from the 19th century. Written on the side is the kiln name Koto (East Lake). Each piece is roughly 6 inches (15 cm) tall and in fine condition but for a chip on the inside of the foot ring of one.
Koto ware is one of those rare and highly prized ceramics of low production, once the official kiln of the Ii clan in Hikone on the Eastern Shores of Lake Biwa, its production rand from the early to late 19th century. Und...
Excavated piece rom the Shan State. Nice green patina and excellent condition. H. 8,5 cm.
This Armadillo buckle is signed by Hector Aguilar and is correctly hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. What else you see from the underneath is the hand hammered work marks that we love to see in these old handmade pieces. It is large and outstanding at 6in. long by 2.75in. tall. The weight is 131 grams . No damage and a natural patina. This design is featured in SILVER MASTERS by Penny Morrill.
Chinese natural Shou shan blank seal stone carving, depicting Buddha and landscape on all sides. Dimensions; Measurements are 98 x 67 x 27 (mm) or 3.86 x 2.64 x 1.06 inches with total weight of 226 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and ...
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - Fortune Kid. Dimension are as follows: 73 x 42 x 21(mm) or 2.87 x 1.65 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 90 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green. Ho...
a very peculiar mask made with lather,and cloth , shells and fur. Very good condition H
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A very nice primitive mask with black patina, the huge ears give a strong presence to this mask, light wood, perfect condition. H25 cm
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a strong ghurra with a superb patina, showing a buffalo on top
H 15 cm , buffalo is 7.5 cm high
Presented on a metal stand.
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H 21 cm , the buffalo is 7 cm long.
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An impressive carving work showing a modern design, a horseman riding a chimeric animal H 30 cm, Horseman is 17 cm high.
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She is the rare smallest model by Gaultier has very dear size of on all original French Poupee size 0... 11" ( 28 cm ) , having especially nice face expression , original firm and clean body and superbly original costume !!!
Pretty pale bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulder plate with small blue enamel glass inset eyes with fine painted lashes , feathered brows and closed mouth with a hint of smile at her fine painted lips. Pierced ears and blonde mohair wig over cor...
Vintage 1950's sterling silver & chrysocolla bracelet & earrings designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet will fit up to a 7" wrist. Center stone is 1" high. Screw back earrings are 7/8" high. Set weighs 78 grams. All stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Similar bracelet design pictured in Penny Morrill's MEXICAN SILVER p.24 & in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO p. 104. Rare, museum quality wearable works of art.
Very nice size 7 Jumeau Bebe with good quality of bisque and painting , stunning large amber brown eyes , original wig and body and wearing superbly with aqua silk couture costume.
On very sweet an generally excellent condition 17" ( 44 cm ) Jumeau doll bisque socket head , pretty amber brown paperweight inset glass eyes .
Has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and feathered brows. Has on closed mouth with defined space between here shaded and outlined lips.
She has ty...
Today I have a signed Hector Aguilar Armadillo necklace which is one of his most iconic designs. Anyone collecting fine Mexican silver should put this one on their list. The discs are thick silver with a range from 1.5in. to .75in. The length is 18in. and the weight is 95 grams heavy. The look of the silver gets even better as it shows a warm natural patina. Properly hallmarked as shown and with clean, new velvet which is easy to customize the length you need. No damage, Just LOOK AT THAT NECKL...
We are offering a signed Sigi Pineda complete set of his 4 strand silver pearl necklace. This original set also comes with the second clasp that holds 2 strands of your choice from the 4 strands. The smaller clasp is often lost from the set and it is fantastic that this one has survived. The stone is large at 1.25 inches tall and has a vibrant gold sheen in the light. The strands are approximately 16, 17, 18 and 19 inches long. The beads are burnished with a satin finish. You can wear either cla...
Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, decorated with landscape design, bearing artiste's inscription on the side, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.5 inches with height of 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.
Beautiful rare model Figure " B " Jules Steiner Bebe in large size 27,5" ( 70 cm ) with superb quality of bisque and painting , rare original signed Steiner eyes with wire - lever sleep mechanism , original Steiner body and clothing.
Beautiful bisque socket head with childlike expression of best quality of bisque, rounded facial shape and wonderful large blue original Steiner glass eyes with rare lever sleep mechanism which works perfect .
Finest painted lashes with dot h...
Superb most hand sewn one of a kind aqua silk sateen costume with matching bonnet for French or German Doll about around 19" / 20" ( 48 - 50 cm )...fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Bru , Edene Bebe or other pretty Doll.
Most hand sewn and never to find again such the same pretty outfit again , of aqua color antique silk sateen with short upper front and back , ornate with collar of silk and hand made lace ..... has nice silk ruffled edged and aqua silk cord and tassel de...
Signed Los Castillo design # 508 has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. A 16in. wearable and a drop of 3.5in. Properly hallmarked as shown and no damage. There is some glare and patina specs while most of the complexion of the silver is dark naturally. 95 grams heavy and 1.25in. at it's widest point. Museum and collector quality, Just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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