All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1113717 (stock #484)
A fine original watercolor by James David Smillie of a street view in Nice France signed lower right and titled and dated Nice Feb. 1893 lower left. On the reverse is an exhibit label from a exhibit at the American Watercolor Society. A fine example of this important American Artist. Measuring approx 8 x 12 image and framed in a fine gold leafed period frame overall 16 x 20...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1191881 (stock #HP/ST484)
A very fine and old primitive figure, H 57 cm white and pig mineral pigment, hard wood H 57 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #798308 (stock #0139)
A Fine Tang Changsha bowl decorated with lotus (Buddhist symbol) motif in green and brown color covered with milky white glaze, bowl is from Batu Hitam shipwreck at Belitung Island. Very Good conditions with minor degradation glaze on the rim.no crack,no chip,no restorations.thick glaze.15cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #1372069 (stock #WA26-25)
This lovely French nailed head French Club chair could be the model of what all the people trying to copy French Club chairs would want to use. It features the transitional style where the cushion was velvet that was prevalent in previous French seating. This chair has some age appropriate wear, a little repair here and there but the chair is is sound, good condition overall. It sits quite nicely...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #945439 (stock #lot643)
Description:
An archaic bronze seal was in a fine look.
By an arc loop as the knob, the seal was cast in a square shape with slanting surface on four sides.
On the printing side, four Chinese archaic(Xiao Zhuan) characters were finely cast.
It reads as JIN DU YIN XIN-the Seal of Jin Du. Jin du is also called Louyang, the capital of Song Dynasty. So it was probably an official seal...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1084233
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. MEASUREMENT : Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. CONDITION : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1307502 (stock #318)
Very beautiful and rare to find early German bisque toddler girl 25" ( 63 cm ) which would attributed by Kammer & Reinhardt circa 1890, with pretty early loose ball plump body , original wig and sweet childlike face expression !!

Known and sold as " OLGA " .... and rare to find at this times.

Beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and pale quality with large brown glass sleep eyes which works very well ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1019617 (stock #lot761)
Description:

An old bronze censer was preserved in nice patina.
Well cast in decent shape, the bronze censer own the inscription of Da Ming Xuan De Nien Zhi underneath.

IT IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITHOUT ANY RESTORATION.

Date: Qing Dynasty,1644-1911

Width across loops: 11.4cm, Height:5.1cm, Weight: 254gram.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #175932 (stock #T 462)
Solid Ultra Modern Ring Signed: "S'Paliu" and "Spain 925 S" built up high with 2 inserted squarish chrysoprase stones. Resembles the "Moltke Denmark" ring on page 238 of Christie Romero's 3rd edition "Warman's Jewelry", but this one is of course by a Spain Modernist. Very Architectural! Size 7.5. 1.25" N to S and 5/8" wide. Shank is 1/4" wide and 1+ mm thick. Just under 1/2" oz. postal scale...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1083351
A classic Margot de Taxco necklace, here presented in a combination of silver and copper that is truly stunning and doesn't surface that often. I have seen this specific design in all silver, with foiled blue and green glass and, if I am not mistaken, with amethyst cabs as well - I love them all but there is something about the warm glow of patinated copper as it reflects on old silver that really speaks to my heart...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1930 item #1353588 (stock #TR811)
It is very rare that one comes across a ring with such style, quality and great workmanship that describes this platinum filigree, diamond and sapphire engagement ring from the 1920’s. The center stone is an approximately 0.65Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and VS2 clarity. The center diamond is flanked on either side by five smaller diamonds, which brings the approximate total weight of all 11 diamonds to 0.75Ct...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1340267 (stock #TCR5250)
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A beautifully shaped miniature bell with simulated chord looping through the top, half lifting off to reveal a compartment for storing incense. A ball inside the lower section actually rattles around like a real suzu-bell. This is a very unusual and superbly crafted from from the Mino area of Edo Japan. The inside white clay is darkened with age, and the outside infused with color gathered with time...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1339423
Chinese Qing dynasty export porcelain Benjarong (five color) bowl made for the Thai market densely decorated in relief polychrome enamels around the circumference with eight alternating Buddhist celestial beings. The turquoise-green interior is accented with a floral circular medallion at the base of the well and a floral band around the interior top. 19th century. 7 1/8” diameter x 3 1/2” high. Good overall condition with gilt highlights at the rim and foot...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1214970
Chinese Famille verte enameled porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in frames surrounded by floral decoration, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, Chinese six characters seal mark to the base. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1471396 (stock #1220)
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Outstanding and rare 1860th. silk afternoon Enfantine gown by Mlle. Bereux with typical nice details of this sewing artist for Huret !

All hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for size 4 Poupee by Huret or other early or other early fashion doll from arround 1860th !

Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk .... enfantine skirt with vest and jacket.

Luxury costume in superb condition like mint .....

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #961590
Decorated with carve flower in the center and floral scroll on the rim. Width = 18 cm Condition : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #846195 (stock #ZT139)
This Tibetan gau (aka prayer box) is actually a small shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during festivals, it would be kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The back of the box slides open. Frequently, a special prayer i.e. sutra pages would be placed inside. The small glass window at the front displays a Tsa tsa, which is a clay statue of a Buddhist Diety. These statues were made only by the monks and considered to be a holy relic. This antique gau has a front piece of silv...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1323943 (stock #403)
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We are very pleased to offer this especially beautiful Bebe by Gaultier , made in France circa 1885 ...... , has most delicate pale bisque enhanced by fantastic sculpting and painting with splendid large eyes and pretty large size about 28,5" ( 74 cm )and rare original Doll - Shop label on body...........

She has on pale bisque swivel head of best quality with very plump cheeks and beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims and dark eyeliner . Fines...