Nicely designed with a bold look, this bangle features a molded, embossed surface of tiny rectangular bars scattered across a textured surface. The bracelet is unmarked; its sophistication and textured finish point to an Italian maker. It has a concave interior, and is quite sturdily made. Its dating would be around 1960-1970. The opening measures 2 ½ inches across; it has an interior circumference of about 8 inches. The bangle itself is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 34.8 grams

Heavy pigment on thickly veined gold creates a powerful collection of scenes from the Taiheiki, the 11th century story of the fall of the courtiers and usurpation of power by two military families, the Taira and the Genji. The screen dates to the 18th century, or middle Edo period. Many old repairs attest to age. We have had it completely remounted, with no painting restoration performed. On the left the famous scene of shooting a fan from horseback from the battle of Yajima...

Entirely hand-wrought in a style that brings to mind early Matilde Poulat pieces this is a monumental, early Mexican Deco bracelet. Comprised of four curved links, it resembles a hinged bangle more than a link bracelet because it holds its shape firmly when you have it on - just like a bangle would. There is no way I could ever exaggerate the depth and complexity of its repousse - this is astonishing work, immaculately executed, having a patina that lends more drama and depth to it...

Rare 1940's hand forged brass hair ornament designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Harmon incorporates his signature hallmark of angel wings combined with turned up soles in this design. The thick brass wire base is formed into a Rubinesque female torso. Piece measures 5 inches tall X 2 3/4" across. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. Signed on the reverse HUBERT HARMON MADE IN MEXICO...

Matilde Poulat is hardly a name that needs any kind of introduction in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. One of the earliest and most creative designers, her works are avidly sought after for their superb craftsmanship and innovative designs...

A rather rare, very romantic Margot de Taxco creation from her "roses" period this charm bracelet has nine beautifully cast figural dangles, each one in the form of a chubby little cherub, many playing musical instruments...

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A boxwood root was intriguingly carved and hollowed into a charming brush pot.
Being penetrated as wall of holes for light going through, the scholar item was most favoured by literati for the natural mood.
It was reserved in very good condition by enduring old patina.
The under cover was an old restoration.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century,

Height: 16.5cm.

Pair of incredible enameled porcelain vases, depicting floral & phoenix decoration on yellow background. Size: Each vase has a height of 9 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Bold, confident repoussage and fantastic oxidation that has been enhanced with the patina of years past, this is a big Margot de Taxco figural brooch in a design that doesn't surface very often. This is the truer to nature version of Margot's swans and the detail in the bird's plumage is beyond description - I have taken some detail photos to illustrate the quality of craftsmanship...

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A bronze crab was in lovely size.
It was well cast in vivid look and was applied with red pigment on top of the surface.
The bronze piece was preserved in very good condition.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Width: 7.4cm. Weight: 68grams.

A rather unusual Peruzzi Boston sterling silver cuff bracelet with fantastic patina and truly fun to wear! Unlike most of the designs that the Peruzzi Family is known for, this piece veers away from the Renaissance Revival themes to explore more "ethnic", tribal or even gypsy style motifs. The extensive beading, protruding appliques along the face and the musical dangles hanging off its lower perimeter bespeak its earthiness and "exotic" flair...

Born in Oaxaca but living and working in the American Southwest Federico Jimenez creates jewelry in silver combining his Mexican heritage with Native American influences. I would suggest that the monumental arm band bracelet presented here is as much a piece of jewelry as an artifact in and of itself...

This beautifully designed and executed vintage 1960’s dragonfly broach/pendant is made of 14Kt yellow gold with openwork wings. The center stone is a 4 X 5 mm oval emerald, and the bezel set eyes as well as the three stones on the body are diamonds. The width of the dragonfly is 1 1/4” and it is 1 1/8” long.

An approximately 0.15Ct old-miner diamond centers this classic 14Kt yellow gold engagement ring from the late 1940-s or early 1950-s. The center stone is flanked on either side by a small single-cut diamond, which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to 0.18Ct. Very good quality diamonds for a very affordable price!The ring is a size 7 ¾ and can easily be sized.

A Japanese Celadon Porcelain Bowl, of small base rising to a brown rim, the base inscribed with a spiral pattern. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm). Condition Report: Good condition.

A superb bronze vase with silver plate design enclosed in the original wooden box and stamped on the base by the artsit. The vessel is 11-1/2 inches (30 cm) tall and in excellent condition

A beautiful Will Sparks original oil on canvas signed lower left provenance Karges Gallery Carmel Ca. The scene depicting adobes along a river in the evening. Measuring 16 x 24 in good condition some age craquelure.

Biography

Painter, etcher, and muralist, Will Sparks became one of California's premier artists, known for his mission and nocturnal adobe scenes. He was highly prolific, completing about three-thousand oil paintings. He was born in St...

Early American Chippendale period slant lid desk in maple. New England origin. Late 18th century. Size: 38 inches wide x 18 inches deep x 43 inches height. Writing surface - 31 inches ht. An attractive maple desk with some tiger graining to the slant front. Dovetailed construction visible on top corner joints; high French feet; four graduated drawers with replaced Chippendale style brasses. The interior reveals a combination of five pigeon holes and seven drawers.