All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1263864
Sleek and modern sterling and turquoise biomorphic shaped cuff links by Modernist Ed Wiener. The stones are highlighted by being set in a background of oxidation. Suitable for a man or woman, these measure 7/8" by 5/8" and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great mid-century cuff links.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1263804 (stock #ANR4375)
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An 18th-early 19th century Literati landscape featuring a scholars gathering in a forest of pines on one side, a pair of boats pulling up to a hermitage on the other. These are published in the book Jidai Byobu Shuei (pre-restoration, pages 76 and 77). They have been completely restored maintaining the original cloth border and are in superb condition. Each screen measures 70-1/2 x 150-1/2 inches (179 x 382 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1263759
A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1263648
Big and bold silver overlay cuff with a precise pattern by Hopi silversmith Manuel Hoyungowa who learned from his famous uncle Preston Monongye and has been creating since the 1970's. Measuring 7" around in the inside plus a 1"opening, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a sturdy 125 grams. It is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. A stunning cuff.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1930 item #1263623 (stock #639)
Gustav Adolph "Dolph" Hensel was born in Germany and came to the U.S. in 1906. He was a Lutheran minister who settled in Wisconsin and later moved to San Francisco, where he was pastor of St. John's Reform Church until 1922. Hensel was also an artist who mainly painted portraits and religious genre. He spent three years as a missionary in Africa during the 1920s, and it may have been during this period that he painted this middle eastern scene...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1263603
A very sculptural and tactile sterling bracelet by Macefield. William Mason and Leonard Field were a collaborative effort of artist/jewelers from Winchester, MA. ( the North Shore ) who were most active in the late 40's and 50's. They signed their creations "Macefield". All of their pieces were hand made and one of a kind. This unique bracelet of overlapping planes measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the terminals...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1263591
A monumental, over the top exquisite sterling and azurite cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The six saw tooth bezel set azurite stones are set on top of a row of silver scrolls alternating with large and small silver balls, the bracelet then finished in a frame of plain silver. It measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1" opening. It is 2 3/8" wide and weighs a hefty 118 grams. This bracelet is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1263509 (stock #ANR4642)
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A hermitage lost in the early blossoms of the plum forest, ink and light color inside a wide gold border and mulberry frame typical of the Taisho era. Gold powder has been liberally applied intimating a shimmering mist throughout, creating an ethereal quality. Signed in the upper left corner, it is 68 x 149 inches (172.5 x 378 cm) and in overall fine condition. Akashi Shoun was born in Osaka on March 12, 1867, the first year of the Meiji era and a time of great change in Japan...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1263438 (stock #M9060)
Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pottery Horse with Female Rider

This attractive model of a horse and rider was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a grey pottery that has been cold painted in a creamy-white pigment on top of which have been applied other coloured pigments. Note the detail of the female rider's facial features and hairstyle. 

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1263295 (stock #12600)
One of my favorite Margot de Taxco designs and a clamper that will sweep you off your feet with its stunning “fleshiness” and the perfect way it holds its place when you have it on. This is Taxco at its best –impeccable finishing, amazing sense of design and beauty that defies the whims of fashion. A Margot classic and an heirloom quality bracelet...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1263273 (stock #aguilswirlcu)
We are offering a Hector Aguilar cuff with a weight of 70 grams. The height in front is 1in. and it spans 1 3/8th's inch at the swirls on the ends. It is currently a 1 inch gap and a 2.5in. diameter. The patina is quite warm and naturally rich. This bracelet can be made larger or smaller by a professional silver smith. No flaws and a pleasure to wear. Properly hallmarked as shown with Made in Mexico and sterling in the outside circle with the HA in it's center.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1263199
The center of the slightly domed cover carved with floral, the details finely incised, covered inside and out with a greenish-olive glaze that continues onto the countersunk base. EARLY NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 10TH CENTURY 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) diam a firing fault, no chips or hairlines and free from restorations. This beautiful box with its delicately colored glaze is typical of the fine Yue wares made at the Zhejiang kilns in the 10th century...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1263179 (stock #980flowernec)
Beautiful Taxco 980 floral necklace made by a skilled maestro. The beading is perfect with even more detail in the tiny rope around the bezel. The repousse is without flaws and the amethyst stone is without damage. The length is a 17in. wearable length. With a 2.5 x 2.5in. flower drop the whole necklace comes alive with a strong presence. This flower necklace looks impressive worn with the leaf Los Castillo clamper just listed on my site. A wear with anything design, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1263079
Sensational vintage sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1263071
A lovely boat shape of Five Dynasty covered with greyish celadon glaze, unglazed base. PERIOD : Pive Dynasty (9th Century). MEASUREMENT : 14.5 cm wide, 9 cm height. CONDITION : professional restoration on missing part
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1263062
A lovely water pot of Tang covered with brown glaze, umglazed base. PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD). MEASUREMENT : 11 cm wide, 9 cm height. CONDITION : two minor chips on the back of the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1263003 (stock #12826)
C. Molina is an early maestro about whom we don’t know much but his mastery of the art of cutwork is becoming all the more appreciated. His silver work is so elaborate and his jewelry – which does not surface very often – so monumental in proportions that it is creating a steady following among collectors and discerning “well dressers” alike. The double-dangle earrings I am presenting here are stupendous and I particularly love the addition of the mask at the top. Measuring 2 3/8̸...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1990 item #1262980
Louis Vuitton suitcase trunk fitted to a custom hand-made hand-finished base. This is a smaller size than the other table we have listed, and will fit in a more intimate setting. The case itself dates to around the early to mid 1980's, and is in excellent vintage condition, with very minor travel wear. Fit the top with a piece of glass or use it without for extra storage. This is really a lovely piece! The table, base and case, measures 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) high by 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) deep by...