a super fine phur-ba , H 27 cm
Presented on iron stand
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Figuring a Shaman playing the drum, H 42 cm
Presented on a iron stand
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Anthropomorphic ghurra showing a sitting protector in the namaste gesture, H 29 cm
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Vintage 1940's sterling silver necklace designed & signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 20" long X 1" wide. 55 grams, 1.09oz. Beautful condition with a rich warm patina. Signed on the reverse SPRATLING SILVER, WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.
Vintage Sigi Pineda Mexican silver cuff bracelet in a classic and difficult to find Taxco mod design featuring a wavy ribbon appliqué rendered more sculptural by Sigi's masterful use of oxidation. A stunning bracelet and an ode to modernist minimalism which, when done right, can create sublime jewelry it has an inner circumference of 6 7/8" (including the 1 1/4" gap) with its width varying between 1 1/2" and 3/4"...
Most beautiful antique French silk and lace outfit for one of your favorite French or German doll´s about circa 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm ).....
Very charming and sweet 24" ( 61 cm ) French Bebe by Jumeau with childlike face expression , original body ...wig ......
Mother of pearl is inset into the silver powder dusted lattice set between red lacquered pillars forming this art-deco era lacquer vase enclosed in the original signed wooden box by Iwamura Sadao (1912-1944). A brass insert which rests perfectly between the four corners allows for flowers. The strong geometric patterning embodies the Art Deco style so popular in Japan in the 1930s. It is 6-1/4 inches (16cm) square, 15-1/2 inches (39.5 cm) tall and in overall fine condition...
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The necklace has a width of one inch and 5mm. thick. This beauty is fluid in it's motion and lays like a dream. It has a wearable length of 17.5in. The weight is 315 grams of almost pure silver which shows up as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension. No damage or flaws...
We are offering a very rare Los Castillo Cuff numbered 710 with the old linear hallmarks as shown. Definitely designed by Margot Van Voorhies this bracelet shows off a complicated design that is anything but symmetrical. Each petal of the flower has indentations that are not dents and you will see glare in the pictures. The face front is 1.75in. at the tallest and has a gap of one inch in the back. The diameter is 2 3/8th inches which fits most...
5184 is an early design for Margot Van Voorhies Carr produced in her Taller Margot de Taxco. The length is approximately 17in. and it comes with an extra 3in. extension shown separately making approximately 20 in. long. The drop breaks down into 2 brooches which was an innovative approach in making your necklace do more for the value. She was known to have the woman in mind with each of her designs. The chain is 11mm. wide and the drop is 3.5in. across and 2in. tall...
The exterior of the deep rounded sides carved with a band of petals rising from the foot to the flat everted rim, and the interior decorated in the center with two molded fish, covered overall with a glaze of guan type sea-green tone except for the foot rim burnt reddish-brown in the firing 14.5 cm diam. No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.
Ewer with a straight round body shape with a flat shoulder and set on splayed foot. There opposite shoulder tip of spout and handle. Part of the body is decorated with a flower chrysanthemum. On the shoulder there is a key decoration fret or thunder pattern border. The lower part of the body to the feet decorated with early - type petal lappets and diamond diaper border. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. Measure 10 cm wide and 9.5 high.
One of the nicest, early Los Castillo repousse necklaces I have seen, this piece is a pleasure to wear and to behold. Meticulously worked scrolling links with beading and scale details combine in a pectoral that is eye-catching and attractive without being overwhelmingly big. With a wearable length of 16" (might wear a little longer because of the flexibility of the central links , its pectoral part is about 5 1/4" wide and 3 1/4" tall while at the chain, the necklace is just above 1/2" wide...
ongquan charger covered with guan type - crackle celadon glaze and decorated with chrysantemum flower on the center. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 27 cm. Condition : firing fault on the back, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations..
Longquan plate/bowl covered with greyish green celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 14.3 cm. Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations. ...
Superb one of a kind antique silk sateen costume with matching bonnet ......
The quintessential book-piece and one of Hector Aguilar's most loved and time-defying creations the Maguey necklace at hand is wrought in almost pure, 990 silver and dates early in the maestro's career. Stunning, difficult to find and sublime, it measures 18″ long (wearable) with the central links part being 6 1/8″ long by 1 5/8″ tall (at center front) and the chain having a width of 1/2″...