All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1473328 (stock #1239)

Darling 14" ( 36 cm ) bisque boy wearing beautiful original silk clothing , has lovely pale quality of bisque socket head has beautiful well working blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes.

Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows , open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and pretty original light brunette short mohair boy wig over cork pate.

Head mark at back with ; DEP

Simon and Halbig for French ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464859 (stock #1137)

22" ( 56 cm ) lovely Jumeau mark bisque girl with original Jumeau factory dress , has good quality of bisque socket head has beautiful well working blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner and bottom painted and mohair lashes.

Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows. Open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and pretty original brunette human hair wig.

Head mark at back with ; DEP 10 and red Tete Jumeau stamp.

Simon and Halb...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #1108289 (stock #WA 1104)
Rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "26" on the front; hand-sewn linen covered body has some minor staining; overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 44" tall on stand (can extend up). Body is 22" long, waist is 23-1/2" around, bust 26", hips 29". Very charming dress form!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1368831 (stock #MOR6578)
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Koma Inu Shrine guardians decorate this unusually vivid Ako carpet dating from the early 20th century. The color combination is quite striking, especially when held up to the more standard subdued works typical of Ako. It is 95 x 195 cm (37-1/2 x 77 inches) and is in stunning condition. We found this wrapped in paper in the attic of a Kyoto home which had been sealed off during renovations in the 1950s...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1192084
Chinese red glazed porcelain vase, with mottled decoration and an everted neck, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size, Height of vase is 9 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1363591
Hand painted German porcelain plaque, early 20th century, after Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicting 'The Little Fruit-Seller' originally painted in 1675, the young girl and harvester with a bountiful harvest at their feet, in a naturalistic setting, and framed in a gilt molding, verso titled in German, and retains Heinrich blue mark, plaque 10"h x 7.5"w
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410242 (stock #662)
Very nice bisque doll by Jules Verlingue ..... France around 1900 .... has generally all perfect condition with original French Body and lovely factory clothing . She has lovely quality of bisque socket head with large blue inset glass eyes with fine painted lashes and single brows , open mouth with a row of white porcelain teeth between here outlined lips . Original brunette mohair wig which was never removed from her head . But please no worry .....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1376128
Handsome & rare this hand wrought 980 sterling buckle was designed & signed c. 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Made in two sizes, this is the largest. Weighing 37 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2 1/8" & will accommodate up to a 1 1/4" strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The original tool marks can be seen on the back along with WS TAXCO 980 hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #640640 (stock #TR528)
This dramatic ring makes a statement with the heavy 14Kt gold setting that holds a bezel set 11X13 millimeter oval faceted Aquamarine as a center stone accented on either side by 6 etoile set diamonds. The approximate weight of the Aquamarine is 6Ct and the total weight of all diamonds is approximately 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 6 (can be sized) and it weighs is 15.1 grams.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #462035 (stock #deLil5L82)
Very dramatic and very versitile, this William DeLillo necklace is is a choker, a pendant-necklace, and a brooch (this necessitates prying open the two rings that attach the pendant to the choker) If worn as a pendant-necklace, the pin fastener can be secured to fabric to hold the pendant in place. This ingeneous piece was designed by Robert Clark, former chief designer for Miriam Haskell. This piece was purchased from Mr. Clark and Mr...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1425089 (stock #39B14-19046)
A Tiffany and Co. sterling silver pedestal tazza dessert stand in the desirable Blackberry pattern. No monogram. Size: 8 inches diameter x 3.5 inches ht. Circa 1907-1938 mark. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1175382
Hand carved rosewood and sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece is intricately carved and wrapped in sterling silver wire and measures 12 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. Each signed on the reverse WS. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1960 item #1356877 (stock #38B20-386)
Jacob I. Greenleaf (American, 1887-1968) - 'Vermont Hills With Mt. Mansfield in Distance' Oil on linen. Size: 16 inches X 20 inches. Circa 1950s. Signed in lower left and retaining on the reverse the original artist's label with title. Offered in the original stained wood frame. In this painting, Jacob Greenleaf has depicted a farm situated along a country road at the peak of fall foliage season, with the profile of Mount Mansfield visible in the distance...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1206352
Chinese Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1340082 (stock #772)
Original Watercolor Cattle in a Landscape by David Cox the younger signed lower right. David Cox the Younger (1809-1885) David Cox, the Younger was active/lived in United Kingdom. David Cox the Younger is known for landscape and seascape paintings. Image size 9"L x 14"W. Framed and Matted 16 x 20 overall.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1466650
Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964) designed this textured necklace in the 1950's. The center panel measures 1 1/4" high x 1 5/8" across. The wearable length is 17" and can be adjusted down to 15" if desired. The necklace weighs 46 grams & is in beautiful condition with a warm, aged patina. Patania's FP STERLING hallmarks are found on the back of the necklace.
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 : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1408607 (stock #TCR6982)
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A superb example of the mastery of Bizen Saiku-mono sculptures by Nishimura Shunko dating to the pre-war era. The musculature and bone structure of the creature is clearly visible, and it wears a cloak of ash glaze like fur, the tail actually covered in dry “goma” textured ash, and the lower extremities showing a fine assortment of Hi-iro flame colors on the raw clay. Stylistically there appears to be some influence of the pottery technique of Okinawan Shisa (lions)...