This wonderfully detailed pin is by Edmond-Henri Becker, one of the best-known French medalists from the turn of the last century. The front shows Joan of Arc (patron saint of France and of soldiers) in profile, also a shield decorated with a sword, a crown, and 2 fleurs-de-lis. Above her head is a banner saying “Jehanne d’Arc” and “1429”. The back shows a banner with a figure which is hard to make out, and two people praying...
Stunning rare found of all original French Nun Poupee in her original costume from a privat family in France . The rare doll belonged to an aunt of the family who spent the most of her life in the convent...
From early period around 1882th. a wonderful 15 " ( 39 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has pale pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and very nice expression of deep modeling !
Especially beautiful rare all original early period Bebe has round face called " Moon Face " with lovely eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original body and rsare to find original wearing most beautiful silk outfit .....
Huret era 1862th. rare enfantine poupee with lovely and imposing presence of an teen poupee , has wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , rare body style of sturdy kid over wooden with perfect bisque arms and superb antique enfantine costume !!!
15" ( 39 cm ) ... beautiful early doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with blue enamel eyes ,
has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows...
Rare 5,5" ( 15 cm ) all bisque Mignonette for the French market by Simon and Halbig circa 1885th. ..... has exceptional detail of modelling on pale bisque quality , lovely plump body style and in generally excellent condition included her trousseau !!
Mademoiselle Mignonette is 5,5" ( 15 cm ) .......
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 ...
Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form hinged cloisonne box with inner tray resting above an open compartment decorated on the exterior in cloud form cloisons with butterflies, flowers, and scrolling foliage emerging from rockery and set against a turquoise ground. Blue counter enamel interior and base. The box was likely designed for holding jewelry with the padded pink silk applied to the inner lid to protect the contents in the tray. Two heavy brass handles and front lock plate...
A green-glazed bowl was decorated on the surface with painted floral patterns.
Width: 12.6cm, Height:6cm
It is in perfect condition .
Old three paneled wedding bed cover from the Zhuang ethnic group Southern China- silk floss weft embroidered pattern on hand woven cotton field. Good condtion- some minor loss to edge of head end edge. L: 138cm/54in and W: 105cm/41in.
Early edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Boats at Shinagawa, Night" (aka “Shinagawa Coast”) from the series “Tokyo Views” (Tokyo Fukei) by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) dated in the right margin "5th month of Showa 10" (1935). The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right. The seals of the publisher Doi Sadaichi (used 1933-1945), carver Ikeda, and printer Matsushita are in the lower left margin...
Pretty and old mushroom mask, with a shiny black patina. These mask are made from tree parasit mushroom with a minimal carving work . The aime of the carvers is to take advantage of the native form of the mushroom These masks are usually hung inside homes to function as protective effigies. They are more occasionally used as face masks at certain parties, H 20 cm, width 300 cm weight 650 grams.
Beautiful and rare only " X " mark Bebe commissioned by Maison Jumeau size 10 ( 21" / 54 cm )from circa 1885th. , very rare to find with this Portrait like facial expression ...
LARGE Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier (206 BC - AD 8)
This large and impressive pottery model of a warrior was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery and particularly "heavily-potted". It has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments...
A pair of Italian espresso cups in glass probably from Murano In tomato red color with black accented handles. Can be purchased as a pair only
Measuring approximately 7.25 inches high, this difficult to find, Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century, New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
Measuring approximately 7 inches high, this wonderful Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century, New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
Measuring approximately 7.25 inches high, this magnificent Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century, New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
Very nice one of a kind silk and woolen coat costume with matching bonnet suitable for circa 14" ( 36 cm ) French or German Doll in your collection !!
All most hand sewn of soft ecru woolen , a pretty little coat dress with front closure of hooks and eyes .
Has small inset sleeves and beautiful chenille and silk cord trim decoration all around edged...
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