All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1393811 (stock #WN163)
A pair undone antique Chinese sleeve bands, bordered with a black band and green cotton lining. The wine-red silk ground finely embroidered in Pekinese stitch, some detalis in satin stitch and couched metal threads, showing figures, maybe immortals in a landscape. Dimension: c. 111 cm x 37.5 cm. Condition: fine, only few stains.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1393986 (stock #MOR6835)
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White Robed Kannon by Zen Wako (also Chon Fua Fan/Chow Wha Whang), Oil on panel, 22 x 27,5 cm (9 x 11 inches) in the original frame.
Zen Wako was born in Pyongan (modern day North Korea) in 1909, while that country was under Japanese Influence, and one year before it was officially annexed by Japan. He was first recognized in 1929 when his work was accepted into the Korean national Art Exhibition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1394027
Beautiful sterling overlay cuff bracelet by Navajo Frances Jones, now in her 70's. This design is a variation on her classic track style cuff. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 93 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Bold and modern, it is comfortable to wear and a testament to balance in design.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394058 (stock #191301)
Another master piece with the old linear hallmark of Los Castillo that was definitely designed by Margot Van Voorhies. The early design number indicates the beginnings of Los Castillo. The sweeping foliage moves with incised raised lines which show depth and quality. The necklace is heavy at a 160 grams which is supported with rivets. It has a very comfortable approximately 17 inches of wearable length. The presence is completed with a one inch height...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394078 (stock #191301)
This Spratling necklace is 18.5in. long and 1.25in. wide. Weighing in at 166 grams this is a large piece with a bold and striking presence. It is comfortable to wear because of the longer length. Appropriately hallmarked for William Spratling and dating the piece from around the 1940's. Collector quality and in perfect condition just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1394079 (stock #191301)
Margot de Taxco design 5149 is a rare clam shell that is 1 1/8th inches high and has a wearable length of 16 inches. The weight is 104.6 grams heavy. Margot Van Voorhies was one of the famed designers from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Her work is divine and only quality heavy repousse was used. The repousse gives it the depth and dimension that is seen on these incredible pieces of jewelry. No dents or damage of any kind. Collector quality and rare,just LOOK AT THAT NEKCLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1394131 (stock #191401)
We find Fred Davis signed piece from time to time but this one is very special. Look at the underside of this treasure. You are seeing strong work marks from the hand making of this jewel. The silver is silky to touch. Huge stones are displayed with the center being 1.5in. tall. The two side stones are 1.25in. tall. Very comfortable feeling at approximately 17in. wearable length. The stones are lilac to dark purple along with natural striations that separate colors within...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1394138
Hand crafted in sterling silver, this vintage articulated keepsake or pill box was designed and & signed c. 1950's by William Spratling. Measuring 6 1/4" x 2" the fish weighs 90 grams. Excellent condition and patina. Fully hallmarked. Spratling's designs were often inspired by the menagerie of wildlife that surrounded him in Taxco. Beautiful accent piece for any décor.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1394245 (stock #TCR6837)
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A rare opportunity to pick up a perfect condition Mingei pot from the former Yonezawa Clan's Narushima-kiln of Imaizumi on the border between Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures, one of the Edo period Daimyo feudal kilns, dating from the later 19th to opening years of the 20th century. It is 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter, 6-1/2 inches (16 cm) tall and in fine condition with no chips, cracks or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1394258 (stock #9826)
A 14k yellow gold enamel seed pearls crescent moon honeymoon pin brooch circa 1910-20. This attractive 15/16 x 3/4" pin features turquoise or robin's egg blue enamel and seed pearls. This attractive pin weighs 1.7 grams, it has the 1K0 maker's mark for Kohn & Co. of Newark, NJ on the c-clasp and it tests as 14k gold. It is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however there is a small flake to the enamel near one of the moon's tips...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1394267 (stock #601)

Wonderfully preserved French Mademoiselle Jumeau with very sturdy original body , superb bisque and painting ...... has superb silk costume , under-wearing and booties , fine original hair style

16,5" ( 43 cm ) pretty fashion doll with lovely pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and gentle face expression ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1394268 (stock #602)
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Pretty and rare all original French Poupee salon chair with silk upholstery and pillow .......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1394453 (stock #9833)
A 10k yellow gold black Alaskan diamond ring from the 1970s. This size 6-1/2 hematite ring features a faceted oval claw-set stone in a scalloped style 9/16" across setting. This ring weighs 3.2 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1394454 (stock #9834)
An Edwardian 10k white and yellow gold green tourmaline bar pin brooch 1915-20. This stylish 2-1/8 x 1/4" pin features a nice green bezel set tourmaline on a gold fronted setting. This unmarked pin tests as 10k gold, it has a c-clasp and it weighs 2.0 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1394456 (stock #9836)
A 10k yellow gold opal and diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 7-1/2 ring features a colourful 3/16 x 1/8" claw-set oval cabochon opal with intense blue, green and red fire flanked by two 2 point diamonds...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1394641 (stock #19012302)
Circa mid-century, these cufflinks were produced by Antonio Pineda. They have a superb modernist design, with diamond shaped faceted onyx stones on each end. Four stones in total. These are elegant and classy, and a seldom seen design.

Each cufflink measures approximately 7/8" x 3/4".

Weight is 24.4 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown and 970 on each.

Excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1394666 (stock #L042)
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Ducks are the only life in this landscape of frozen rice paddies by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original double wood box (Nijubako) signed Kanyu (the name he used later in his career). Teh composition is very minimalist, relying on the diagonal lines of paddy walls to define the foreground, only a haze of color to intimate the hills beyond. Judging by the style this likely dates from the 1940s and is an exceptional work by this innovative artist. Ink and pigment on silk in a superb border ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394796 (stock #190125)
Circa 1940-1945, here is a supremely rare and spectacular necklace produced by Los Castillo in 980 silver.

It's entirely hand-wrought, composed of forty-five repoussé silver "wings". Killer gorgeous, lays beautifully.

Measures 26 1/2", with a 1 3/8" width.

Weight is 202.2 grams of almost pure silver.

Signed and hallmarked "Los Castillo Taxco 980 Made in Mexico", with the design # 187.

In excellent vintage condition. Collector qualit...