All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457297 (stock #1057)

Rare all original Huret era 1860 / 62 Fashion doll child from luxury Paris Doll Shop on " Boulevard des Italien " a early French poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body with bisque arms and superb original anfantine costume !!!

13,5" ( 35 cm ) .....

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1457328
This early, hand-forged sterling silver rope buckle designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling measures 1 3/4" X 1 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. The buckle will take up to a 1 3/8" wide strap. The condition is excellent with a beautifully aged patina. Spratling hallmarks on reverse.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1457337 (stock #WN353)
Two Chinese blue and white porcelain plates with lobbed rims. The center painted in deep underglaze blue with a lady and a dancing boy in a fenced garden, the border showing female figures under a willow, flowering trees and geometric patterns. The back with ruyi heads and scrolls. Dating to the early 18th century (Yongzheng period 1722-1735). Condition: fine, only the centers with minimal tiny wear - no hairlines or restorations. Dimension: diameter: 23.5 cm, 2.3 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1457553 (stock #WN354)
A small Nabeshima plate or bowl decorated with three stylized chrysanthemun medaillons among radial motifs. The back showing the "shippo" pattern with ribbons and foot ring with comb pattern in underglaze blue. Condition: fine, minimal wear, no restorations, hairlines or chips. Dimension: diameter: c. 15.5 cm, 3.5 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457587 (stock #1058)

Rare lovely bisque brother and sister about 7,5 " ( 20 cm ) attributed by Maison Gaultier in pretty original party clothing and condition !

Cute Jester girl and boy , each has bisque socket head with very plump round facial shape , blue glass inset eyes with painted short lashes and single stroke brows ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457591 (stock #1059)

Sweet and very childlike cabinet size Jules Steiner Series C Bebe with early rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale bisque quality and excellent painting ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457595 (stock #1060)

A wonderful and rare piece look´s like a luxury pouppe Toilette Cabinet .....for French Poupee or small Bebe .

A wooden box cabinet about 12" x 9,5" x 8" ( 31 x 25 x 21 cm closed ) .... but has original marbled paper cover in pretty style used for a special Department Store around the 19th. century !!

The box has has three door front with windows at each side and ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1457629 (stock #RN04019)
Here is a classic Victorian pendant/pin or brooch, with a pinwheel motif, and 9 lovely bright dark purple garnet and glass doublets (from the period when amethysts were quite rare and expensive; they made these doublets out of comparatively inexpensive material but a lot of labor, which was much cheaper), and many seed pearls. It has both a pin stem assembly for use as a brooch, and a jump ring so it can be worn as a necklace. It is stamped 10k on the clasp...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457651 (stock #1061)

Sweet rare size 1 little French Darling by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 about around 9 3/4" ( 25 cm )with beautiful creamy bisque and facial expression , original body and wig , wearing beautiful original costume with bonnet as is .

Hard to find little Mademoiselle has sweet childlike face expression of lovely quality of creamy bisque and faciale painting of socket head .

She has beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and dark eyeliner...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1457741 (stock #RP11192)
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here is an English brooch featuring a large peridot (1 cm x 6 mm or 3/8” x 2/8”), and, on either side, seed pearl-set gold shamrocks. Flanking those are 3 demantoids garnets per side, plus 1 above and 1 below the peridot. Peridots symbolize spring and youthfulness, and it is said to bring health and wealth. On either side is an Art Nouveau whiplash of gold with more pearls. Stamped 15ct. The brooch weighs 5.1 g and measures 1-9/16” x 5/8”...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1457820 (stock #lot1204)
A huge stone head of Northern Song Dynasty was well presented.

Date:Northern Song Dynasty, 12th Century.

Height including stand:53cm.

Height without stand: 38cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1457839 (stock #RE04003)
Here is a pair of lovely earrings with nice long dangles – the entire earring measures 1-3/4 long, and the dangle is 1-5/16”. They measure just under 1/2” at the widest point. The dangles have a charming bird and flower motif. They are black enamel and gold plate or gold filled. Damascene jewelry has been made since the Victorian era in Portugal and Spain, and earrings with lever-back findings like these came into production c. 1900...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1457858
This rare, vintage, hand forged silver necklace was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The necklace is 18" long and weighs 80 Grams. The piece is in beautiful condition. The slide in clasp is in fine working order as is the attached safety chain. The WS hallmark with eagle 30 stamp is on the clasp. This design appears to be Spratling's take on the Byzantine design.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457910 (stock #1063)

Very nice original antique small size " Guignol " Theater from France at 19th. century for your Doll display !!

A Guignol theater was offered in the Etrennes catalog of " Grand Magazin de Louvre " or from " Au Bon Marche " and other Paris Depratment stores at 19th. century and was one of the most popular toy puppet theater in France and Paris ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1457911 (stock #1064)

We are happy to have a special and very rare to find friend for one of your favorite French or German doll´s !!!

All original and very rare to find firm structured paper mache Fox Terrier Dog as candy box in generally excellent condition from 19th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1457954 (stock #TCR8327)
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Cranes rest in the boughs of a massive blue pine overlaying the white clouds billowing on the pink tinged body of this large vase by Seifu Yohei III enclosed in a signed wooden box annotated by Seifu IV. An identical vase held in the collection of the Ashmolean is visible on page 19 in the book Sandai Seifu Yohei (Seki Kazuo, 2012). Seifu III was known to have made few large works, so this is a very important piece. It is signed on the base Dai-Nippon Seifu Zo...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1457955 (stock #TCR8328)
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This is the pinnacle of production for imperial artist Seifu Yohei III, a large Taihakuji porcelain vase with carved designs enclosed in the original signed wood box. Museum quality would be an understatement. Seifu III was known to have made few large works, so this is a very important piece, and Taihakuji was his most appreciated style. Here we see two pheasants in a blossoming tree overlooking a large crag, with clouds brimming about the rim, all in carved relief...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458032 (stock #1065)

Very beautiful all original condition of Sonneberger bisque Bebe for the French market in presentation box ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458127 (stock #1066)

Breathtaking larger size enfantine French early bisque Poupee from around 1865/68 ..... with beautiful quality of pale bisque and finest painting accented by gorgeous deep blue enamel eyes with dramatic painting of eyeliner and lashes.

24" ( 62 cm ) poupee with best quality of bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate . She has wonderful deep blue enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading and thick dark eyeliner. Finest painted curly lashes and arched feather...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458260 (stock #1067)

Very nice cabinet size French bisque Mulatto Bebe in generally perfect condition and very sweet complexion .... wearing in her party gown and ready to display and enjoy !!

Cute mystery little girl about 12" ( 31 cm ) with lovely modeling , good quality of bisque and painting , original wig and body wearing so nice party silk costume !!

Has bisque socket head with brown complexion , very plump cheeks and dark glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458462 (stock #1068)

Rare found of wonderful first series portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with special rare almond shaped eyes and very delicately painted features of best quality of pale bisque.

Lovely fur wig and original body , wearing superb antique clothing and under garment of. 13,5" ( 35 cm ) all perfect cabinet size by Emile Jumeau .... circa 1875/78.

Stunning Bebe with fine pale bisque quality of pressed socket head with full cheeks. Has pretty almond shaped light blue spiral enamel...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1458501 (stock #MB043)
Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

This very rare and unusual fine quality moulded "kraak" porcelain dish was made toward the end of the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty at the famous Jingdezhen kilns. It has a scalloped cavetto and the underglaze pattern is a deep blue. The central design features a butterfly and a grasshopper on a rock within an attractive landscape. The pattern surrounding the cavetto is most unusual and dishes with such a bord...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1458507 (stock #MA861)
Large & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Enamelled Porcelain Bowl - Buddhist

This large blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty.

Swatow, or Zhangzhou, ceramics were often exported to the South East Asian market; this particular example was excavated in present-day Cambodia. A common feature of such ware is the sand / kiln grit that adheres to the glaze on the underside as they were placed on sand in th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1458677
Large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wash basin decorated in underglaze blue with leafy vines and sweet pea flowers set against a white ground with a pale blue tint. The exterior holds three flying bats. There are small amounts of kiln grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim. The base is glazed. 13 3/8” diameter x about 4 1/2” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition with typical minor production imperfections. This type of decoration with a sweet pea floral background was produc...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458695 (stock #1069)

Very nice companion for your Fashion doll or Bebe is this lovely all original Salon Dog about 7,5" / 20 cm .

A pretty dog with inset glass eyes and fine modeled snout with open mouth which gives him a friendley look.

Has pointed ears and lovely fur cover with tail.

He is ready to go because the sweet dog owns his original chain and collar.

A best friend for one of your favorite doll in you collection !!

My rare Fashion doll gentleman is also available again bec...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1458745
Spratling was known to keep pet parrots and other animals on his ranch in Taxco. This handmade and finely detailed inspiration is called Lorenzo. He measures 4 1/2" long and weighs 60 grams. The bezel set amethyst measures 1 3/4" long. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Spratling 1940's hallmarks are on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. It's also pictured on Phyllis Godard's spratlingsilver.com where she calls this design Lorenz...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458769 (stock #1071)

So nice antique small French doll stroller supported by 4 large wheels at the back and front , ornate by lovely light blue silk pillows .

Having curved metal handle and wooden hand grip , original light brown finish on hand woven wicker korpus . Original stroller roof and inside filled with two nice silk pillows !

Has 4 working metal spoke wheels and is a very beautiful original 19th. century accessory for your cabinet size Bebe or fashion doll scene .

Stroller s...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458772 (stock #1072)

Most beautiful and rare to find cabinet size French character girl by SFBJ .... has outstanding sculpting with very well defined characterization , best quality of creamy bisque and painting , original body by Maison Jumeau , wearing stunning antique clothing possible original !

Around 14 " ( 36 cm ) very beautiful girl with bisque socket head , has stunning tiny blue enamel glass inset crystal eyes with finest painted lashes over modeled eye-lid .

Fine painted feathered ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458810 (stock #1074)

Outstanding and rare antique silk afternoon Rohmer gown , all hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for Rohmer or other early Poupee from 1860th !

Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk ..... muslin blouse with skirt and cape , ornate with black silk ribbon trim and row of silk velvet.

The ensemble comprises a sheer muslin white blouse whose entire front bodice is fine hand embroidered . The blouse has long sleeves and back closure with bu...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458849 (stock #1076)

From my own collection comes this gorgeous and super rare pressed bisque mannequin head with original bust by Leon Casimir Bru from France around 1877 / 80 in wonderful and all original condition !!

Maison Bru produced only a very small amount of wonderful life size mannequin bisque heads with bust , special produced for display windows for special luxury shops or hairdressers in Paris at 1880th.

This heads was only for windows display of shops from Jewelers , Hairdresser or...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1458924
Large Japanese Meiji period rounded square form black lacquered wood deep tray decorated in gold and polychrome accents with three birds among flowers and bamboo above a stream at the bottom. The rim is gold. 14 3/4" square with a lip nearly 2 1/4" high. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with only a few fine scratches on the back and a few tiny dings on the top edge. From the collection of a Japanese woman in Tucson, Arizona.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1458944 (stock #TCR8342)
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A rare large piece of Edo period Fushina Yaki pottery in the form of a parallelogram shaped box decorated on all sides with landscapes, including what is likely a view of Matsue castle, home of the Matsudaira clan. On hte lid cranes soar between garden rock formations. Inside a SEa Turtle, said to live 1000 years, occupies the center. Called a Jikiro, these types of large containers were used for serving and storing prepared foods. More commonly associated with tea, large works like this from...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458984 (stock #1077)

Especially beautiful model of sweet German bisque doll by Kestner from circa 1890 with very lovely bisque and painting , very cute face expression , original body and wearing possible factory original .

Most beautiful and very cute 8" ( 21 cm ) Kestner bisque child , has bisque socket head of finest quality pale bisque with tender blushed cheeks and finest painted lashes and feathered brows , deep modeled closed mouth with fine accented lips , dimpled chinand hint of cute smile ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1459055 (stock #RR10154)
Here is a classic and simply gorgeous ring – when worn, the liveliness of the stones is riveting! A demantoid from the original mines in the Ural Mountains of Russia this big is very rare. This one is slightly oval, has the diagnostic horsetail inclusions, and is of an older cut. Some of the facets are a little abraded, but its beauty is still remarkable, especially since we had the table facet re-polished. The appraisal states that the estimated total weight of the demantoid is 1 carat, but i...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459067 (stock #1078)

Rare found of all original "Etrennes" box from Paris Deparment Store " Au Bon Marche" included a very cute 12" ( 31 cm ) little Miss by Maison Jumeau and her trousseau ... all original from France around 1875/78

A lovely card bord box included all original small French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 0 in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate. She has beautiful large ice blue glass enamel inset eyes with fines...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1459198
Chinese Qing dynasty lacquered wood guardian figure standing on a square base with arms raised and his left black boot resting on a thin circular object embedded in the square platform. He is dressed in elaborately decorated animal head armour painted in red, blue, and black polychrome pigments with fine gilt highlights. 15 7/8" high. 19th century. Sturdy and in very good overall condition. There is some peeling and wear to the surface of the base and there is a loss to the celestial ribbon...