All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1440463
This elegant, hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 20 1/2" long & 1 inch wide the necklace weighs 100 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. This design is pictured on p. 46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Looks great with casual or dress. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #170798
Great Art Deco design in this blue check and white enamel bracelet by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. It is in beautiful original condition, no chips or cracks to the enamel and an intact original safety chain with secure push in clasp.Measures 6 7/8" end to end measuring in the inside, 7/8" wide and weighs 65 grams. A very unusual and fine Margot bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1231950
Fabulous long dangling sterling and amazonite earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the 'Future' line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They measure 2.75" long and have screw backs. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Spectacular earrings !!!
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #720757 (stock #11AC18 6880)
Scottish Loch by Frances E. Jamieson (British, 1895-1950), oil on canvas. F.E. Jamieson was a prolific painter of Scottish Highland scenes, who used a variety of different pseudonyms. Canvas size: 16" x 24". Illegible signature in lower left. Offered in a modern custom frame with metal thistle corners. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #748516
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Charming French bracelet in aged brass with beautiful green glass stones. 1930s or 1940s. Marked MADE IN FRANCE. With very large faceted green glass stones in the center and at the end of the fob charm, and with tiny faceted green glass stones and cabochon cut green glass stones. Spring ring clasp. The back has a very interesting textured pattern. With classic French filigree and stamped metal elements. 1 inch wide at center. Wearable length is 6 1/2 inches...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1108665 (stock #0794)
Entirely hand-wrought in a style that brings to mind early Matilde Poulat pieces this is a monumental, early Mexican Deco bracelet. Comprised of four curved links, it resembles a hinged bangle more than a link bracelet because it holds its shape firmly when you have it on - just like a bangle would. There is no way I could ever exaggerate the depth and complexity of its repousse - this is astonishing work, immaculately executed, having a patina that lends more drama and depth to it...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #986898 (stock #298)
Claude Buck self portrait of the artist c.1940 oil on board 16 x 20 inches. Provenance: the wife of the artist Leslie Buck. Biography. A leading member of the avant-garde Symbolism* artists movement in Chicago, Claude Buck moved there from his birth place of New York City in 1919...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1950 item #1155505
The handle in the shape of a rice god (Bulul). H. 15,5 cm. (excl. stand). Date: early to mid 20th century. Good age wear and nice patina. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1261187 (stock #HP/GH550)
Impressive sized ghurra, great age, H 36 cm Present on métal stand More information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1171562 (stock #12050)
I am happy to present here a rather difficult to find early Taxco bracelet - I have come upon this specific design in its necklace form a couple of times but have only seen the bracelet once before. Hand-wrought in well-pronounced repousse it consists of a double row of tulips facing away from each other. I am particularly attracted to the patina it has acquired over time - 980 alloys "age" really gracefully - and the piece's generous width...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #942892 (stock #22B3 312)
Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988) - September Ascension, an early landscape painting of a panoramic view of the Green Mountains in the environs of Manchester, VT, with scattered rain showers mixing with patches of sunshine in the distance. Oil on artist board, 5" x 8", signed and dated 1944 in lower right...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1052697
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #143537
Magnificent, rare, Hector Aguilar "Tubular Drops with Curved Squares Incised Necklace" as featured on page 31 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Although it is invisible, this entire necklace is strung on silver chain and secured with a push in clasp. It measures 17" end to end and the square links are 1 1/4" wide.It weighs 95 grams. The tubes and links move and sound like a wind chime when the necklace is picked up...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1101260 (stock #454)
Fine western bronze of a cowboy bronco buster signed mounted on marble base in excellent condition.

Artist Biography Austrian sculptor was born in Vienna in 1865. His teachers were Karl Waschmann (1848-1905), known for his ivory sculptures and portrait plaquettes of contemporary celebrities, and Stefan Schwartz (1851-1924), who exhibited in Paris, including the Exposition Universelle of 1900 where he won a gold medal...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #305891
A beautiful pair of long dangling sterling and amethyst earrings with their original box by Mexican silversmith Emma Melendez. These are screwback earrings with a lovely scrolling design top and hanging teardrop shaped amethyst. They measure 2" long with the top part being 1/2" wide. They are in fine original condition and signed Sterling Made in Mexico 806A. They come with their original box which says PLATERIA EMMA. Gorgeous on and a great box.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1426656 (stock #14917)
Classic Fred Davis Mexican Deco silver and turquoise bracelet in a design that is considered an iconic creation for the renowned designer, especially in this combination of materials. A row of repousse florets with stone hearts comfortably hugs the wrist and conforms to its movements freely. The turquoise cabs have developed an interesting variation of hues over the years which, in combination for the warmly glowing patina, adds character and a certain "life experience" to the bracelet...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1025686 (stock #360)
A beautiful original oil painting on Art board of a High Sierra Mountain peak signed lower right. Measuring 12 x 16 inches In excellent condition. Comes with a letter of authentication from the estate of the artist. a fine example of this his work.

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Born in Denver, CO on Aug. 7, 1897, Curtis was a resident of Seattle before moving to Los Angeles in 1914. He was inspired to become an artist by his teacher Rob Wagner at Manual Arts High School...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1165387
Eye catching, rare SPRATLING DE MEXICO entwined hands sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed circa 1949-50 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Buckle measures 5 inches across X 2 1/2 inches high. Each of the two loops on the back measure 2 inches long. Weighs 84 grams, 3.0oz...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #353017 (stock #1166)
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Vintage Mexican jewelry or owl collectors! Pyramid triangle shape pin that converts to a pendant with tortoise like inlay, Abalone owl star chased branch mrk'd: TAXCO letter around PF or FF and assay 3.
1 3/4" with built in 3 mm bail to allow your chain. Mid century styling. Very nice condition.

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #265101
This is a very early and unusual 990 silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this piece before and have not found it pictured in any of the Mexican silver books so believe it to be quite rare. There are 6 bezel set cabachon turquoise stones framed with vertical lines that alternate with a pattern of incised wavy horizontal lines.The stones are beautiful and appear to be all original. They vary in color from a greenish color turquoise to a more blue color. There ar...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1245131 (stock #HP/Ph529)
Light brown patina, A standing ancestor with the hands joined in the namaste gesture surmounts 3 minimal faces . From first part of the 20th H 30 cm More information and picture on request
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #580284 (stock #246)
Clyde Scott California impressionist seascape oil on board signed lower right measuring 12 x 16 inches framed in a one of a kind custom hand carved Bill Earl frame overall size 19x23 inches. A beautiful seascape with bold color and light showing the true mastery of this acclaimed artist’s talent. This painting is in excellent condition and ready to hang.

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Born in Bedford, IA on Jan. 24, 1884. Scott studied at the Boston Art School and with Richard Andrews, Edward Kingsbury, an...

All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1052699
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1363762 (stock #170708)
This is an old linear hallmarked Los Castillo leaf #560 design by Margot Van Voorhees while married to Antonio Castillo. Absolutely one of the most stunning bracelets in this largest size of 1 1/8th inches tall. The weight is 106 grams reflecting the quality of Los Castillo designs. It fits more like a bangle as the leaves overlap to hook the secure closure. Rounds the wrist perfectly and fits an average sized wrist. No damage or repairs of any kind. All LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE! items are identica...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1226228 (stock #12557)
Out of Mexico's "archaeological" design trend, an early Deco bracelet that combines beautifully aged silver with deeply colored amethyst cabochons. The overlaid motif, meticulously hand-cut, chased and etched, has been perfectly applied on the curved link and represents a scene of Mexico's pre-Colombian rituals. The bracelet measures 7 1/8" long (wearable) by 1 5/8" wide and weighs 58.2 grams. It dates in the 1930s-40s period and is simply marked "SILVER MEXICO". In excellent vintage condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1056724
Hand made sterling silver ash tray designed and signed(1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 2 1/4" H. Dish has applied discs decoration and rests on 3 ball feet. 65 grams, 2.03oz. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1370523 (stock #9692)
A 14k white gold man's diamond with black onyx bullseye ring by Birks from the late 1930s 1950. This vintage size 7 men's ring by Birks Canada has a central 21 point genuine diamond which has a round black onyx stone bezel set around the centre stone. It is stamped BIRKS and 14 K and another mark. The whole ring is white gold, and was custom made at Birks. The ring comes with an independent gemologist's appraisal for $2000CAN. The diamond measures 21 points (measured in setting) and is SI-...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1158680 (stock #40F44 102)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - A Vermont Winter - oil painting on canvas. Circa 1940s. Canvas size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Condition: nice condition but with repairs to two small tears and would benefit from a professional cleaning. Period frame. In this painting dappled afternoon sunlight falls on a mountainous path covered with newly fallen snow and lined with white birch trees, while in the valley below, a partially frozen river winds its way between purple mountains. Thomas Cu...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1267037 (stock #648)
Original Painting by Zhāng Shūqí (Chinese: 张书旗; 1901-1957) a Chinese painter from Zhejiang, noted for painting flowers and birds. He studied at Shanghai under Liu Haisu. For a time he taught at the National Center University. From 1942 to 1946, he lived in the United States. After that, he returned to China for a time, but ultimately settled in the US.His works are in the Gallery of Victoria Museum, the Ashmolean Museum and Stanford Museum. Image 9.5"L x 12"W. fra...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1022546 (stock #340)
A beautiful modernist composition oil on paper by Harold Christopher Davies a well listed California modernist The Provenance is from the estate of the artist and Hoover Gallery of San Francisco. Measuring approx. 12 x 15 inchesA fine example of this artists work. Harold Christopher Davies was a painter with whom art came first and commercialism last. Though he was a remarkably passionate and somewhat prolific artist, he resisted gallery representation until the age of eighty-four, just one year...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1461757
The early Aguilar hallmarks on this piece indicate it was designed and made between 1948-1955. Weighing 90 grams the bracelet measures 1" X 7" but will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The bracelet has a beautifully aged patina with some surface wear & a pin head size ding noticed on close inspection. This bracelet is pictured on p. 64 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1192623 (stock #dancerbracel)
This is an unmarked older Mexican silver repousse treasure. The length is 7.5in. long and 1 7/8th's of an inch tall. Each link is curved to lay beautifully on the arm. The quality rivals the Los Castillo design and weighs 74 grams heavy.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #996246 (stock #38B12 13582)
Bernard Corey (American, 1903-2000) landscape painting of a harbor at low tide. Oil on board, 9 inches x 14 inches. Signed lower right. Excellent condition; offered in a modern frame. Bernard Corey was born in Grafton, MA and became a teacher of art and a plein air landscape painter in oils and watercolor, who is best known for his many renderings of the New England countryside. He was a member of the Rockport Art Association, the North Shore Art Association, the Salmagundi Club, American Wa...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1364733
This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Spratling designs are included in the pe...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #352652 (stock #T 1157)
Sold. There is a cuff out there that matches this not often seen signed "JP" & Sterling Silver Jelly Opal Art Glass ring showing these flashes of Plum, Peach, Pink, Blue, Red & Golden Amber Jelly Opal Dragon's Breath. Fred Harvey designs on the shoulder. Roped bezel set cabochon stone alone is 12 X 22 mm, few fine lines possibly when glass was poured. size 7 3/4 and could be resized.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #343724 (stock #T 1106)
SOLD. Super condition bracelet with hidden wide J hook closure weighing 2 full ounces of sterling! Stamped: Mexico Sterling Silver. Early colonial design. 7 X 1.5" wide. When hook is engaged it measures 6 3/4 inside. Decades and decades of rich silver patina in crevices showing the 3 D designs. SOLD, no price, no info