A rare Blanc De Chine 'Da mo' figure, standing on the rock with sea waves pattern, right hand carry a double guard pot and all the body shown a fine details of Dehua ware works of art. Seal mark on the back with the artist name 'He Zhao Zhong Zhe' and the other with two characters 'De Hua'. 17th/18th century Fujian Dehua ware. Condition is perfect. High: 44.5cm.
Large pair of copper masks by Rebajes. One Comedy, One Tragedy. Masks are in excellent condition. Both are marked Rebajes, and are 11 inches tall by 11 ½ inches wide.
Circa 1950’s
A fine 18th century Chinese molded celadon-glazed porcelain dish, finely decorated around the center with stylized archaistic dragons encircling a central roundel of a lotus flower, a band of key-fret pattern around the foliated rim, covered overall in green glazed.
DATE : Qianlong (1736 - 1795).
SIZE : D = 28 cm
CONDITION : perfect condition, no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs.
Description: A blue and white plate was painted with vibrant dragon amid swirling cloud. As a piece from early Qing period-the Yongzheng reign, the plate was well preserved with only minor frets on the glaze of the surface. A brush pen written inscription /Jianzenghao/ was on the un-glazed body at the bottom of the plate. Date: Yongzheng period,17th century. Width: 23.6cm
A Sterling Silver Pierced Sugar Basket with a Swing Handle and a Cobalt Blue Glass Liner. Dimensions; 4.25" in diameter and 3" high (5" to handle). It is in excellent condition and dates from the early 1900's.
Vintage French Club Chairs - Set of Four Matching Moustache Back
Amazing set of four French Moustache Club Chairs circa 1950. All original leather, excellent overall condition. Since it is quite rare to find four exact matching chairs, we prefer to keep these together. No repairs or tears, some minor staining inside one arm.
Dimensions: 38” wide, 37” deep, 31” high
A 14k crescent moon seed pearls Victorian honeymoon pin brooch from the 1900 era. This late Victorian or early Edwardian 3/4" brooch is simple and elegant and it is stamped 14K. It weighs 1.4 grams and it has had the original c-clasp replaced with a safety clasp. It would make a great gift for your intended or sweetheart and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A rare porcelain libation vessel with well thinly potted of Ancient bronze Jue form with three legs framed by ruyi and scrolls design, a loop handle and two short columns rising from the rim, painted with a five clawed Dragon among clouds and rocks. Ming dynasty 16th century with six character mark 'Da Ming Jia Jing Nien Zhe' and of the period. Jiangxi Jindezhen ware...
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl
This fine porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The inner surface is decorated with an incised scrolling stylised floral pattern. There are five "V"-shaped notches spread equidistant around the rim. Its best feature, however, is its translucent pale blue qingbai glaze of such good colour, the glaze also being attractively crackled...
A massive sculptural bracelet featuring comma shaped links terminating with large bezel set round cabachon amethysts by Antonio Pineda. Circa 1950, this bracelet is 7" around in the inside, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 105 grams. It is in beautiful original condition with intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A piece of wearable art.
Extra long and wrought in hand-hammered silver a pair of studio made modernist dangle earrings, each one adorned with two coral beads.
Signed "Phyllis", a listed mid-century artist whose exact identity is still contested (see Marbeth Schon, Modernist Jewelry 1930-60, p. 104 and 262) this is an impressive set, eye-catching in its formidable minimalism, with fantastic oxidation and an almost organic feel to it.
Each earring is 4" long by 1/2" wide (at its widest) and the set weighs 6.8 grams...
Famille rose plates with a rabbit in a grassy meadow surrounded by rocky cliffs, flowers and a bird perching high on a flowering branch looking down. All surrounded by a flowering prunis border against a brown scroll background. The back of the plate left bear. No mark.
Size is 8-7/8" diameter
Condition: This lot consists of 5 plates. Each plate is in excellent condition, no cracks or chips. Some very minor wear to the enamels.
Age: Yongzheng/Qianlong
Antonio Pineda's wave is one of his most stunning designs. The links form a deep swirl to a button top that flows from link to link. The weight is a monstrous 218 grams of silver. The thickness at the highest point is 10mm. The length is approximately 17in. of wearable length. Properly hallmarked as shown. Finding a condition of no issues of any kind is also a delight. A must have for collectors and never goes out of style.
An Edwardian 14K white and yellow gold rod link watch chain from the 1910 1920 era. It measures 13-1/2" long, the links alternate from elongated diamond shaped in yellow gold with rectangular lined white gold links and it has a swivel and springring clasp. The links are of hollow construction and this fine chain is is stamped 14K on the jump rings and on the inside of the swivel...
Large Japanese Imari porcelain charger decorated in a free-form pattern of underglaze blue geometric, floral, and phoenix bird patterns with overglaze polychrome and gilt highlights. Two white floral areas in the center are raised in slight "moriage" relief, giving the charger a rich texture. The underglaze blue decoration on the back surrounds a six-character apocryphal Chinese Ming dynasty Chenghua reign mark...
Today I have a big 1.5in. tall necklace to offer with an incredible presence. How can I describe this piece other than to say it looks like an Aguilar or Spratling design but it is an original design marked with TAXCO 980. There are no dents to the balls and the silver work has no damage. The weight is 105 grams of quality workmanship. Being 19 inches long there is room enough to fit most. When collecting and I run across something this stellar I do not care who it is signed by or with no name...
Fine set of Twelve Alvin sterling napkin rings in fine condition.
Pair of .800 silver dishes with fierce dragons and other insect or sea creature, on a stipled background, the edge decorated with stamped arrow designs.
Both are marked on the front and on the side with the .800 silver standard mark...
Rare to find " Psyche " paper doll with original wood stand and 11 extra clothes , all painted by hand in wonderful colors and together in generally excellent condition to age ..... France circa 1840 / 50
Psyche was given to each new subscriber of the " Journal Demodes " around 1840 , a popular women magazine at this time. With it a hand painted cut out dress or accessory ensemble arrived each week with this magazin...
These are an amazing pair with a most unique nailhead pattern. Circa 1920's these vintage chairs are quite comfortable & are in great shape. The cushions and kickpanels have been restored. Dimensions: 29" deep, 25-1/2" wide, 32" high, 21' seat depth
An ornately styled and decorated vintage c1910-20 12-3/8" x 8" dresser tray with a glass base and real hand-made lace. This tray has a custard yellow mother-of-pearl style finish with gilding and staining around the ornate border. The glass tray sandwiches fine hand sewn lace with subtle pink and blue pastel highlights. It is signed AUSCO and PATRICIA on the back, and it is in superb original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, stains, losses, damage or repairs...
Very nice all original Doll Salon chair with original pale blue silk tufted upholstery , having wooden frame with fancily carved chair legs...
Decorated with birds and clouds. Width = 19 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration
Chinese Southern Song Dynasty Moulded Qingbai Porcelain Vase
This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together...
A Rare Coin Silver Creamer by Obadiah Rich. Rich was a Leading Silversmith in Boston in the Early/mid 1800's. The Creamer is 5.5" high and 6" wide, to the handle. It weighs 8.2 Troy, dates from 1835-1840 and is in very good condition. It weighs 8.2 Troy ounces. There is a monogram "MLB" under the lip.
Oversized limited-edition Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Okiie Hashimoto (1899-1993) titled "Garden in Autumn." The bottom margin is signed, titled in kanji, dated 1961, and numbered 10/60. The artist's red seal is at the lower right. The lower right margin holds a black 5-character self-published mark. Paper: 25"V x 20 5/8"H (image: 23 3/4"V x 19 3/8"H). Very good overall condition. There is a slight crease at the top left margin, a slight vertical crease along the top right image ...
This is a signed Mexican silver masterpiece by Antonio Pineda which boasts a bib that spans 7.25in. and drops another 4.5in. Casa belles and faceted amethyst stones ( which are very clear stones) adorn this super rare necklace. The entire necklace connects together with decorative dog bones. The stones are all matching with color but depending on the light used for photographing you will see variance in the picture only. The chain closes with a larger Amethyst clasp and is also studded with bone...
Staffordshire Early Victorian Hand Painted Dessert Dervice; Consisting of a Comport and Eight Plates. Circa 1840, Possibly Edgerton & Co; Lane End (Longton). Excellent conditon.
Very beautiful all perfect 26" ( 66 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 10 .... with cute child face expression , original wig and body, wearing most beautiful antique party costume with bonnet .
Very beautiful expression Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1885 .... with close mouth and pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the rich dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes and her eye decoration of fine painted curly lashes at modeled eye-lid.
Has mauve - bl...
Qi-Liang was originally a member of a elite painter's group " Fifth Moon Group"
68cm x 61cm in frame.
a strong ghurra with a superb patina, showing a buffalo on top
H 15 cm , buffalo is 7.5 cm high
Presented on a metal stand.
More information on request
A most rare Salvador Teran necklace, brooch pendant and matching earrings is being offered today with a combined weight of 150 grams. There is at least 15.5 inches of wearable length and comes with a custom extension for another 2.5in. in length. I believe the stones are obsidian and the silver is thick and quality all around. I can not find a book with this design and to find a rare Teran with an almost 1.5in. long, big stone is shear luck. Many parures were marked only on the necklace when or...
A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 36 cm. Condition : A tiny firing frit, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
A beautiful and well made scholar's screen made of blackwood and having the original marble insert. Most of the marble in early pieces have been replaced. The frame for the marble has a key fret design. The base has carvings of two peaches, representing longevity, and the peony for prosperity. Age: Early 19th century.
Size: H. 64cm. W. 43.5cm.
Condition: No repairs, all original, age crack on the marble, common for it's age.
19th C Deep Odd carved double light as a feather jet coal bead earrings w sterling ear hooks. Please see pg 53 of Christi Romero's 3rd edition Warman's Jewelry ID price guide to see similar carving as seen on the large cross. 1 1/8". Some small lines not sure if original or part of carving, so priced lower than they should be priced. Please see pix.