All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1038988 (stock #lot798)
Description:

A boxwood brushrest was intriguingly made to imitate a piece of bamboo stalk.
In fine brownish patina, the boxwood piece was kept in perfect condition.
It was a joyful piece can be also easily played around the fingers.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Length: 22.7cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1038920
Fabulous Modernist design sterling bracelet with green stone by Sigi Pineda. This is a cuff that is hinged in the back and opens and closes in the front. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 1/8" wide at the stone. Fine original condition and weighing 71 grams. Signed for early Sigi as shown. This is not a Sigi bracelet that I have seen before. It should delight any Mexican silver jewelry collector.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1038725 (stock #ZTC336)
This antique Chines fifth rank summer court official hat has its original fringe, crystal finial and chin strap. The hat has its original storage box, which shows both its age and use. There is a tear on one side of the rim (pictured) and the rear hinge works but is also in poor condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1038660 (stock #lot797)
Description:

A white-glazed plate was stand in high stem foot.
Separated in four sections in the cavetto, the plate was mold by lobed rim which was then by accurate look of imitating the silver counterpart of the same date.
In grayish white tint, the glaze was yielded with subtle incursions which was caused from age.
Motifs of tailing fish and sea waves were decorated in the center of the shallow bowl. They were the other characteristics of the ware from the dated periods...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1038659
SMASHING, rare and unusual sterling bracelet with agate dangles by Modernist Paul Lobel. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/2" wide in the front. The agate dangle hangs 2 1/2". Fine original condition and signed as shown. For the woman with attitude who wants to make a statement. A fabulous piece by one of the most important Modernist jewelers.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1038281
Antique Yixing - I Hsing cup decorated with enamel scripts. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 5 cm wide, 7 cm height. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1038277
Antique Yixing - I Hsing brushwasher decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the pot signed with the seal mark. PERIOD : late 19th Century MEASUREMENTS: 10.5 cm wide, 7 cm height. CONDITION: glued to the small chip on th rim, no other damages.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1038272
A rare antique Yixing - I Hsing jar decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide, 12.5 cm height. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1038271
Large antique Yixing - I Hsing teapot decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide, 14 cm height. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1038214
Kendi, decorated with sancai colours with twin dragons. The base is glazed. PERIOD :Ming Dynasty (17th Century) MEASUREMENTS: 18 cm wide, 23 cm height. CONDITION: crack to the body and mouting by metal.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1037995 (stock #lot795)
Description:

An original Yinqing set of cup and cupstand was in decent look.
They were produced from the famous Hutien kiln of Song Dynasty(960-1279) by top quality craftsmanship.
By hard, thin and eggshell-like wall, the cup was stand by flat bottom which was unglazed and was revealed with chalk-like body clay when characteristic firing tint was yielded within...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1037942 (stock #545)
A European shape porcelain spoon tray finely decorated with Famille Rose enamels. This item was made in China for export during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1037172 (stock #40F82 156)
Ornate plique a jour translucent enamel coffee spoon in unmarked gilt silver. Probably Norwegian. Early 20th century. The bowl decorated in polychrome enamels with a blue enamel border and with a foliate and berry center that mirrors the floral enamel finial. Condition: missing a portion of one cell in the enamel border of the bowl. Size: 4.75 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1037169 (stock #40F82 159)
Plique a jour enamel and gilt sterling silver coffee spoon by Norwegian silversmith David Andersen. Circa 1924-1937. Size: 4.5 inches. This delicate spoon is fashioned in gilded sterling silver with a shaded, translucent enamel bellflower finial. It is hallmarked with the .925 sterling stamp and with an early stamp of David Andersen. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1037163 (stock #40F82 157)
Gilt silver and plique a jour enamel hors d'oeuvre fork by the famous Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer. Circa 1890-1930. Size: 4.5 inch length. Condition: some minor lines and nicks in the enamel. This small two-tined fork has a twisted gilt silver stem, with a finial decorated in shaded, translucent enamels in the form of red berries and leaves that shade from blue to green. Hallmarked on the tines with the initials of Marius Hammer and the .900 silver standard.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1037140 (stock #40F82 155)
Art Nouveau plique a jour translucent, shaded enamel & gilt silver sugar tongs. Unmarked, but Norwegian in origin. Circa 1890-1920. Size: 5 inches in length. These fabulous tongs are fashioned in gilded silver that is formed with dramatic scrolls filled with shaded translucent enamels colored in various shades of green, blue, yellow, amethyst, and orange. The cast grips are formed like Scandinavian biting beasts. Nice condition, with no missing enamel or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #1037069 (stock #BA790)
Measuring 4 inches in diameter x 2 inches in height, this colorful, French, LeBene wax tin dates to the 1950's. The lithographed tin still contains a bit of wax. It is in very fine condition with some very light superficial rubs and teeny scratches here and there to the surface of the tin. No rust! A very visually-appealing piece that displays quite well with its vivid black and yellow colors contrasting superbly with the background black.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1036875
This is a Painting by Johann Cristoph Frisch...Germany 1738-1815. Middle eastern Scene with people near water and figure on camel. Oil on board. Signed at l.l., "J.C. Frisch". Framed. 17 3/4" x 15" sight; frame: 22 1/2" x 20
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1036314 (stock #wavepineda)
This is an early Antonio Pineda 17in. long and 93 grams heavy fabulous vintage Mexican 970 silver necklace. It is .75in. wide and displays a wave swirl design that is built with depth and dimension in heavy repousse. His works are presently seen on the SILVER SEDUCTION museum tour. Known for his designs this one is seldom seen and is really a knock out on. Really lovely, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1036300 (stock #lot792)
Description:

A Yueyao covered box was in decent form.
Decorated on the cover with floral motifs, the basin was stand by steep foot ring.
Uniquely found, the cover was fired with the basin altogether. 'Cause the darken padding marks were observed on the inner side of the cover and the basin alike.
It was well preserved in fine glaze condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1036081 (stock #4136)
A chambu lota, bulbous vessel for sacred Ganges water used by pilgrims. Made of brass and copper, with exceptional floral design. This type of metalware is known as ganga-jumna referring to the two great rivers of North India. Condition: the mouth is slightly deformed, few small quite invisible dents, the foot with a small breakage. Dimension: 16.4 cm high, weight: 1140 g.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1036049
Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Dresser Box Description: This striking and well executed hand engraved Persian silver box, Octagon in shape, features repousse floral motif and birds on the domed lid. The Octagon shape is eight sided and on each side the artist has performed different elaborate repousse work which depicts floral motif and birds...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1035836 (stock #lot790)
Description:

A soapstone carving was depicted as a sitting Lohan.
Amusingly, the Lohan was seated with one bare foot and holding with the shoe.
By unique purplish red tint, the soapstone figure was preserved nicely with only minute defects on portions of the bottom's rim.
There were jewels and beads decorated on the robe, now were missing and left only with fastening holes.

Some similar pieces were in the big auction of Hong Kong...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1035819
Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case. Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved on all four sides. Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W. Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #1035594 (stock #Y10102700017)
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This is a very nice pear shaped Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) Yuhuchun ping. It stand on a short foot-rim with a recessed base exposing very light brown earthenware. It then everted upward to a pear shaped body, and then gradually narrow upward to a narrow neck towards and then everting upward again to a mildly curled-up mouth rim. The body is divided into two broad band with free flow painting of lotus leave on the upper band and lotus flowers on the body band...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1035330 (stock #WA1005)
Wonderful vintage mannequin from France. Linen covered body has some staining and tears, this beauty has been used, but has a lot of life left in her. Nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage dressform. Circa 1900's, it rests on a rare ribbed-style stand. Overall a wonderful decorative (or usable!) piece. Stands just over 5 feet (can extend up). Body is 31" long, waist is 27" around, bust 32" hips 34".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1035201 (stock #lot789)
Description:

A Houtien jade pendant was in open work of motifs of parrot perching on bamboo branches.
By fine excavation condition, the item was preserved very good except with one short hair line not penetrating to another side.
It was caused in burial not from human mistakes.

Qing Dynasty, 18th century.

Dimensions: 5.8cm x 5.2cm x 0.6cm.

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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1035039 (stock #VF1004)
Beautiful vintage double sided school poster from France - was used in classroom for lessons circa 1940's-50's. In good overall condition for its age - some edgewear & light scuffs, light yellowing - nothing major. Also marked "Editions Rossignol Montmorillon Vienne." This is poster #9/10 "Les Fruits" & "La Graine". Measures 35-1/2" x 29-1/2" (90cm x 75cm).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1910 item #1034699 (stock #6362)
A Royal Bayreuth sheep in meadow wall plaque from the 1900 1910 era. This attractive handpainted over transfer 9-5/8" porcelain wall plaque (or cabinet plate) depicts 5 sheep in a pasture...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1034527 (stock #lot788)
Description:

An ancient paper weight and also a lucky charm for the nomadic people was from the fossil of an antelope's patella.
By a long history, GaHaLa, the patella of animals like rams, tigers or antelopes were revered as tokens of good luck.
Different materials like jade, ivory, turquoise all have been carved into the shape of this animal's bone and were used as lucky charms for wearing.

The unique item here, it was a real bone fossil from an antelope's patella...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1034481
Hand carved sterling silver dinner bell designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 3 1/2" tall X 1 3/4" wide. Mayan design on both front and back. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked with Spratling's 1940'S mark and STERLING. Featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1034467 (stock #40F85 111)
An antique Ethan Allen full bodied running horse weather vane in copper with flowing mane and tail, and an iron head. Great patina and condition. A single bullet hole to one side that does not penetrate through to the other side. Circa 1870. Dimensions: 30 inches long x 18 inches ht.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1034288 (stock #lot787)
Description:

A bronze weight was solid cast by shape of two nestling dears.
By warm and intimate mood, the bronze weight was well cast and finely carved to render this harmonious scene.
Charming, darken and greasy patina was yielded on the surface, and we may notice that a later date cleaning work would have been done to this bronze piece.
It was made by top quality metal material. The surface was reflected with subdued golden sheen.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th century or...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1034188
Handmade sterling silver and rosewood bottle opener designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Sculptural in design the opener is 5 3/8" Long. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to wood. No dents or dings to silver. This is a decorative piece and we suggest not using it to actually open bottles as the high silver content is softer than other metals commonly used in openers. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com. Insured shippin...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1034182
Rare sterling silver and rosewood letter opener designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Measures 9 1/2" long. Handle inlaid with silver concave discs framed by inset sterling silver bands. Beautiful condition. No chips or cracks to the wood. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1033764 (stock #lot785)
Description: An excavated bronze mirror was cast in beautiful flowers and weeds motifs.
Uniquely found, there're ancient Liao/Jing characters being inscribed on the side.
Undecipherable the words are now, but can still be an evidence that the piece was probably from official manufacturing.

Date: Liao/Jing periods, 11th/12th century.

Width: 12.8cm Depth:0.4cm, Weight; 190 gram

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