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A fine Chinese carved Ivory dragon pendant of the finese quality carving mounted on a silver frame with loop for chain. In good vintage condition some minor age cracking. Measuring approx 3.5 x 3 inches or 10 x 8 cm. A fine design of the finest quality would enhance any collection.
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A small Chinese carved biscuit porcelain incense holder (or perfumer). The cylindrical carved white, unglazed cover over smaller diameter incense stick holder. The cover fitting onto a stepped rim on the broad base of the incense holder. The top of the cover with three holes to allow aroma from the unburned incense and carved details including small graduated bosses and prunus blossoms...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960
item #1378382
ANDREA FATELL
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Rare original vintage sterling necklace designed by Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen Denmark c.1954. Each link is a double disc and the seamless closure provides a continuous look on the neck. It is design no. 124 and measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. Weighing 135 grams it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Gorgeous in every way. A true find for any Jensen collector.
A Japanese carved Ivory netsuke of Daikokuten artist signed in very fine condition measuring 6 cemtimeters or 2.5 inches tall.
Daikoku
is variously considered to be the god of wealth, or of the household, particularly the kitchen. He is recognised by his wide face, smile, and a flat black hat. He is often portrayed holding a golden mallet called a Uchide Nokozuchi, otherwise known as a magic money mallet, and is seen seated on bales of rice, with mice nearby (mice signify plentiful food).
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949) - Deep Snow. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left and dated 1922. Canvas size: 22 inches x 18 inches. Deep snow is virtually obscuring the split rail fence in this dramatic Vermont winter landscape painting. Deep blue shadows fill a narrow ravine, while the dark green outlines of solitary evergreens provide a stark contrast to the blanket of white. Arthur Wilder is perhaps best known as a painter of snow...
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Chinese porcelain lidded bowl, lid is decorated with a Chinese beauty in landscape with Chinese inscription to the top, bears Chinese seal mark on the base, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of item is 2 inches with diameter of 4 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Very good, no condition issues.
Hu's Collection
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Description: A bronze censer with stylized loops was in hefty weight and molded with very fine quality.
In a fantastic darkish-red patina(which was very much favored by Chinese connoisseurs who used to describe the color as Red of Ripe Dates),
The stooped censer stands by its bulge tripod feet in an elegant way...
Chinese late Qing to early Republic period ceramic modeled container shaped like a "ha ma," or toad, with a hollow body and flat base covered in a monochrome pearl glaze with a seeded finish. Measures about 10 ½”L x 9 ¼”W x 6”H. There are some old surface cracks visible. The back section appears to have been restored and the gray areas in the pearl glaze appear to be old restorations which were executed in China...
JJ Oriental
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A nicely made ancient Pyu solid gold frog pendant with a seal carving at the underside of the base. It has a hole though it to make into a pendant.
Weight: 14.05 grams. Size: See last photo
Georgian almondine garnet ring in a basket setting flanked by four rose diamonds set in 15K yellow gold, the diamonds set in silver. $ 2350. C. 1770, Size 6 1/4. Condition: excellent Height: 6.25 inches
Celadon Art Gallery
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Antique Yixing - I Hsing teapot decorated with embosed phoenix.No mark on the base. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
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Very pretty character Bebe by SFBJ , 25" ( 63 cm ) doll has excellent detail of sculpting with well defined pouty expression and dimples , choice bisque and original body in rare large size , finally wearing most beautiful antique French Marquis costume
A beautiful and happy little boy with excellent quality of bisque socket head with beautiful character expression , has full cheeks and defined pouty expression . Lovely blue glass sleep eyes which works well ......
Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Bowl from 9th Century Shipwreck (c. AD 826)
This rare decorated glazed bowl was made around AD 826, during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns. We can be that precise about the dating because it was excavated from the "Belitung Wreck" in 1998-99, a mile off the coast of Belitung, Indonesia...
ANDREA FATELL
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Stunning and rare sterling pendant and matching earrings with intricately carved black onyx by Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted, a technique he invented in 1948. This pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bail and is 1 5/8" wide. The matching clip earrings are 1" by 1"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930
item #352251
(stock #T 1149)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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SOLD. Unsigned, unmarked tested sterling ring reminding one of the work by Doris Cliff or that of French or even the work of Bernard Instone with the applied leaf foliate designs and split shank construction. See image 2 & 3
A green jade or tree agate or glass even, naively 'carved' green bezel set stone. Was resized once to 5.75...
A green jade or tree agate or glass even, naively 'carved' green bezel set stone. Was resized once to 5.75...
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WhenDreamsComeTrue Doll Shop are offered not often a German doll but today we have a especially cute example size 14 (( 21 " / 54 cm )) all perfect Kestner girl , has very lovely expression and pale bisque with splendid amber brown glas sleep eyes ...
ANDREA FATELL
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Big , bold and beautiful cuff with silver overlay and center cluster of turquoise stones by Hopi Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 40's and is best known for his traditional Hopi patterns. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 2" wide and weighs a hefty 113 grams. The center frame of stones measures 2" vertically and 1 1/2" horizontally. Beautiful natural turquoise stones free of chips or cracks...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Elegant Coral Festoon Early 1900's with applied granulation. Although not marked, it tests 800 silver. Well made, necklace should be signed, but is not. Weight: 35+ Grams. 16" around neck. SOLD, no price, no info
Hu's Collection
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Description: An ancient stone piece was depicted finely as a Bodhisattva head. Obviously came from a standing or sitting torso, the head was broken off by natural cause or due to the religious chaos in the ancient time. It was carved from the sandstone which in beige color-- a typical stone material usually found in northwest China...
E & M Perez
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A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German.
Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter.
Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9. No marks on base, but there are some pockmarks visible, so any marks in those areas would be missing.
The base has a basketweave design, very much like the works of Joshua Wedgwood, who created the first of these wares in the late 18th century.
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In the shape of a lock. Characters on both sides . W. 7,5 cm, H. 5 cm. Nice patina. 19th century. For similar toggles: Margaret Duda - Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 82-83.
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3 Old Japanese Makuzu Kozan Yellow Glaze Cups in Kangxi Style
The cups are 1.5 inches tall, and 3 inches in diameter.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Celadon Art Gallery
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Small brush pot decorated with floral sprays, glazed base. PERIOD : Transitional (1630-1660) MEASUREMENTS: 10 cm wide, 8 cm height. CONDITION: a small chip to the inner rim, no cracks, no hairlines and free from restorations.
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Kutani Lazy Welcome Cat Maneki Neko Signed "Kutani", Meiji (1868-1912) Period
The cat is 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).
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This rare, intricately constructed link bracelet of silver & amethyst was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide with a 6 3/4" interior wearable length. It weighs 101 grams. Both the silver & 8 large amethyst cabs are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked. We have not seen this bracelet in our 30 years of handling Mexican silver. However the companion necklace is pictured on p. 102 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MOD...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940
item #1431273
(stock #14955/15225)
One Good Eye Silver
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The signatures of Chato Castillo and Ingrid's combine on this exquisite Mexican Deco silver fan pendant necklace - neither is a a common occurrence and both are synonymous with imaginative design and high quality. Chato is reported to have been the driving adventurous force behind most of the Los Castillo innovations - the revival of ancient techniques, the experimentation with materials - while Ingrid's still remains among the elusive early Taxco retailers. Monumental in its proportions, the pe...
English cameo art glass vase by Thomas Webb & Sons, late 19th century. Double gourd form decorated in three colors with relief carved blue and white floral designs on a satin glass ground, together with a trademark butterfly on the reverse. Size: 7" high x 4.5" diameter. Excellent condition. Molded signature on underside of base.
Antiques On Bardwell
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Louis Vuitton Train Case, 1970's; 12 inches long; 8 inches tall by 8 inches deep. Monogram canvas in really nice condition, leather trim has been conditioned and polished; no lock or key; Shoulder strap shows some wear - any of these items can be replaced at a Louis Vuitton boutique.
This antique gau would have been worn around the neck of a Tibetan woman during festivals.
The gau front and side surfaces are decorated with ornate wire work and the front has small beads of turquoise, coral and Lapis. Originally, the gau box would have contained Buddhist religious relics which were removed long ago... and there is some obvious lose to the enamal work on the inside of the gau. The back fits tightly but can easily be removed. It has the sign of the double dorjie. The gau is ...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Sold. Similar with different gem combos could be custom ordered. This Earring Pair by MIMI DEE which She assembled Herself in Her USA studio using rich 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine, Fancy Sapphires & Baroque Cultured Pearls. They suspend at 1.5". Always guaranteed. Please see pix.
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This is a massive, bold and spectacular sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The bracelet is 2 1/2" wide in the front and narrows to 7/8" at the back ends. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It is in excellent original condition free of any damage or repairs and signed as shown. This is a rare and impeccable example of some of his finest work. His pieces can be found in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution and this bracelet is certa...
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A superb giant brooch hallmarked Matl Salas MS-12. It is equipped to hang as a pendant also but I use these large brooches to put shawls or other open duster designs together so as not to slip or fall off. This is 3in. x 4in. in stature. The repousse is very puffy and deeply carved with skill on the top. The pin is strong and will hold to tapestry weighted fabrics. The patina is naturally dark. No damage or repairs. A beautiful thing...
A rarely encountered Japanese "shin hanga" woodblock print titled "Sunset Glow at the Skirt of Mt. Fuji" by Ito Takashi (1894-1982), published by Watanabe in the second month of 1952. This print is from an old Tucson, Arizona collection and was purchased in the mid-20th century. It is not a recent Heisei edition. This standard sized horizontal oban print has full margins and measures 10 3/8" x 15 1/4" (image about 9 1/2" x 14 1/4"). Very good color and overall condition. According to Helen Mer...
The Kura
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A superb image by Hirai Baisen depicting the fire lit on the mountains surrounding Kyoto on the final day of Obon enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled “Okuribi”. It is performed with washes of ink and gold on silk, bordered in a fine frame of patterned brocade. It is 22 x 79 inches (56 x 200 cm). It features large ivory rollers, which will need to be changed if shipped outside Japan. There is a wrinkle in the scroll (not a hard crease) through the line of housing (see photo)...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A 10k yellow gold baby or child signet ring from the 1960s. This tiny size 1 ring measures 1/4 x 3/16" across the top, it weighs 0.9 grams and it has a very shallow RO monogram which can easily be removed and replaced. It is stamped ML 10K and it would make a perfect christening, baby or child's gift. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all item...
Special rare and beautiful all original antique four piece fashion doll enfantine costume attributed by Mademoiselle Bereux for Huret Poupee circa 1858/60 , has generally excellent condition to age !!
Wonderful blue and light brown color 4 piece costume included a all hand embroidered soft woolen blouse with matching skirt , silk over skirt with bustle piece longer back in train and matching vest .... fit all perfect for your Huret poupee about 17" ( 44 cm )
All complete fine o...