All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1980 item #1276558 (stock #11AC42-3)
'February' - Connecticut Barn in Winter painting by Eric Sloane (American, 1905-1985). Oil on masonite. Size: 24 inches x 48 inches. Signed and titled 'February' in lower left and also signed on the reverse, together with the artist's address in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Eric Sloane is considered to be one of the great American masters of landscape painting in the 20th century. He is best known as a painter of barns and as an author of books portraying early American life...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1305291 (stock #HP/Ma 629)
This mask shows an impressive open mouth with sharp teeth H 31 cm , wide 22 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1168308
Modernist geometric sterling silver and bloodstone bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Measuring 7" long X 5/8" wide the bracelet is designed using 11 polished heliotrope stones. Fully hallmarked for Antonio on reverse of tight and secure slide in clasp with safety chain. Beautiful vintage original condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 1930 item #984812
Rare handmade (c.1920) sterling silver box with bezel set amethyst cab stone and 4 gold or copper dome accents designed and signed by Fred Davis (1880-1961). Marked FD 925. 2" X 1 1/4", 1" H. 32grams, 1.02oz. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface ware. Davis designs were a major part of the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Books : Pre 1920 item #104949
This is the Book: THE MOTHS OF THE LIMBERLOST by G. STRATTON-PORTER. 369p; 7 1/4" x 9 5/8"; MULTIPLE B&W Photos and COLOR Illustrations; some edge and corner wear; light interior foxing; some page end darkening due to 80+ years of use; grade is VG to VG+. . This Book is being offered for the first time on the Open Market, uncirculated to the general public and the secondary market until now...virtually "off the Shelf" from an Exceptional Virginia Estate of Antiques and Collectibles...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1376882 (stock #9769)
A 10k yellow gold diamonds cluster ring from the 1970s. This size 6-1/4 ring features 16 single point diamonds surrounding a central high set 4 point diamond (by gauge). It is stamped 4-D10K, it weighs 2.3 grams 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 : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1413572 (stock #BA944BA945)
Each measuring approximately 7 inches high, these highly sought after Black Vargas wax figures which are mounted on their original wooden platforms, are two of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #358364 (stock #T 1200)
SOLD, no price, no info available. 20% was donated to Katrina survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Sterling Bracelet with 9 Undrilled 15 mm orbs make this a stunning bracelet with a filigree clasp stamped: STERLING and an Initial after. It will indeed require your man servant to assist in putting it on! Measures about 7.5" inside when the the filigree clasp is engaged. 48 Grams. Super condition! Must see scan...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1476123 (stock #MC099)
Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Lady Rider (43cm)

This impressive pottery model of a horse & female rider was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various different coloured pigments...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #964406 (stock #3451)
Finely potted octagonal vase with tapering body and four loops applied to the high shoulder. White clay with a transparent glaze of beautiful pale blue tone, the partially unglazed base with some oxidation. Condition: missing cover, the neck with a chip and cracks. Dimension: 15.1 cm high, weight: 206 g.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1837 VR item #59231 (stock #z107)
A Sheffield plated tea urn circa 1806, on four ball feet, fluted paw-foot columns, body of circular form having two ring handles and oval plate stamped with London, 1806, TH marks, the dome cover has ball finial and greek key design border, no lamp, overall very good condition consistant with age, some wear of plating, one ball foot having two concentric circles instead of three, one ball foot brass, 19 in. H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1930 item #1422878 (stock #40J22-328)
A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #819616 (stock #lot513)
Description:

Zhang kiln was in Fujiang Province.
The products from this kiln were unique by its rice-yellow glaze and the wiry ice-crackles effects resulted from firing.
Another characteristic is the relatively soft body clay comparing to the ones from Jingdezheng...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1900 item #181401 (stock #T 520)
Sold, no price, no info. c. 1870 Victorian Button with Grape Cluster and Leaves Motif. Nice burnishing from age and touch and in very nice condition for age. 15/16" with brass shank and marked in back: "L. C. J. - F" then "Patent". Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #292659 (stock #744)
A Victorian Style Oak Washstand, with Center Drawer, Towel Bars and a Scrolled Back. Dimensions; 34" high x 33.5" wide x 16" deep. From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #712481 (stock #bauer28DX)
This sassy little tree by Dorothy Bauer has personality! Its stones are all prong set including the clear rhinestone "star" on the top. Bauer signature is on the back. The base is round so that the tree may be displayed when not being worn. 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1426510 (stock #MOR7880)
The Kura
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Nagakura Kenichi's artwork is imbued with a primal energy and balance executed with a keen understanding of composition. Each piece combines classic Japanese bamboo basketry techniques with a contemporary artist's sensibility. He steps outside traditional limitations of form, function and material, challenging our concept of customary bamboo. The transition from container to sculpture is further explored in this piece, with expressive curves and a lack of any definable shape...