All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #832412 (stock #0088)
High: 41cm, mouth diameter: 22cm and wide body: 28.5cm. Condition: Glue repaired to one ear and a foot has been reduced, broken to aside with some small missing pieces like indicated on pictures. Found recovered in Strait of Makassar small Island near Borneo mainland.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1089944 (stock #423)
A original oil painting of the The Copenhagen (København) was a Danish sailtraining vessel rigged as a five-masted steel auxiliary barque(1921–1929). It was, according to Alan Villiers, the largest and finest sailing vessel in the world at the time it vanished. Oil on canvas signed lower right indistinctly and titled measuring 17 X 25 image framed size approx. 23 X 31. In good antique condition some age cracking. A nice historical decorative painting.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #135673 (stock #T 125)
Similar work can be custom ordered. This one is Sold. Signed MIMI DEE and Proudly Hand Wrought in the USA by the Artist herself in her Studio a Pectoral Necklace, Bracelet and Ring made with 100+ Carats of Large Ametrine Stones and 1+ ounce of Sterling Silver with 14K gf accents.
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All Items : Archives : Pre 1970 item #478865
The color of this Japanese wedding gown (Uchikake kimono) is a deep cherry to scarlet red depending on the lighting. Please note the beautiful embroidery work on this gown, especially on the sleeves.

The kiku flowers crowd over the gold lattice with multiple colors of green leaves. Cranes, which symbolize family in Japan, fly over the plum and pine trees in the sky. In the designs of the lower half, there are flower carts and the seven wild flowers from autumn...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1940 item #1373702 (stock #TR901)
Victorian and Edwardian styles are combined in the design of this great antique18Kt pink and white gold diamond ring. The hexagonal onyx on top is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct diamond. The openwork filigree frame is decorated by six rose-diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Contemporary item #428355 (stock #BA293)
This signed, original artwork rendered in 2003 by the emerging, self-taught, New Orleans, Louisiana Folk Artist, L. Sister Raya, measures 11 X 14 inches.

The work is entitled, "Coffee With the Spirit World" and is done in acrylics on watercolor paper. It comes mounted on acid-free foam core which can continue to be used when the piece is framed...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1010353
Deco in design this vintage hand made sterling silver cuff bracelet was designed and signed c.1951-67 by Taxco, Mexico artisan William Spratling (1900-67). This cuff will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist comfortably. The center of the bracelet measures 1 inch from top to bottom. 3 silver circles hold bezel set carved obsidian stones that range in color from light to dark and change as the bracelet moves through reflected light. Weight 59 grams, 1.9 oz...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1960 item #1407546
Striking black and white Janiform crest from a dance mask. H. 32 cm. Good condition with expected age wear. Ca. mid 20th century. Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands. This item will be exhibited at the Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam, October 25th-27th www.tribalartfair.nl
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1403239 (stock #19062202)
Circa 1943-1948, the "Armadillo" design was originally created by Valentin Vidaurreta. There are several different versions, both in jewelry and belts. This bracelet has two opposing discs set in the center of a suede strap with a silver buckle closure. The strap is very fine leather, with suede on the outside and smooth leather on the inside. I had an artisan leather craftsman custom make the strap to replace the worn one which was on here.

Measures 7 13/16" end to end...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #894308 (stock #26C10E 3014)
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), oil painting on artist board, circa 1930, 27" x 24", signed lower right. Excellent condition. We believe that the subject of this colorful painting is the porch of Arthur Wilder's Mountain Ave. home in Woodstock, Vermont, with his collie dog, Lady. His grandson, Lyle Pearsons, records Arthur's later years as follows: "During the 1930s he continued painting regularly until his wife died in 1938...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1206352
Chinese Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #73025 (stock #ANR364)
The Kura
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Four calligraphy works dating from the Edo period mounted on an antique two-panel Kama-byobu tearoom screen; the backing paper covered with minute gold flake. The centerpiece of the screen is a scene of Mt. Fuji next to the character Ryu (for Dragon). This piece is signed Ryukoubi (Soro Ryu 1714-1792) a well documented artist known for calligraphy and poetry who seemed to change names and addresses as often as humanly possible...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469879 (stock #1207)

A beautiful and rare found of all original accessory box for French Fashion doll from France at early 19th. century.

Generally excellent of green paper-mache box with gold letter decoration " Necessaire De Demoiselle Paris J.L...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1223590 (stock #hectshieldsn)
Hector Aguilar's shield necklace has a commanding presence weighing in at 115 grams heavy. This is a one inch tall beauty of solid 940 purity silver with an old, pre Taller Borda hallmark. No damage and no flaws just some light reflections on the gorgeous links. I was surprised the first time I picked up this Aguilar link because of the pure heft and feel that it has, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #272096 (stock #R023)
Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1378353 (stock #9777)
A 14k Kappa Alpha Theta sorority pin brooch with diamonds and enamel - Alpha Omega Omicron 1940s. This fine quality pin features black and white enamel, two tiny diamonds and a Gamma Epsilon house safety pin on a chain. The 7/8 x 5/8" main pin itself has the KAT sorority and the AOO Greek letters and it has an etched dedication GE (Gamma Epsilon) J. DANIEL 11.6.48 on the back...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #1185562 (stock #WA 21-03)
Stephens set of Four French Leather Club Chairs. This is an all original sheephide set of Club Chairs that are in excellent overall condition. They can be sold as two pairs. They feature velvet seats as is typical for this smaller style. Leather cushions could be fabricated and color matched for $375 each. These chairs sit snug and smooth, the texture of the leather has a rich deep flanky feel.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #727543 (stock #lot402)
Description: A beautiful ink and colors painting was done on the silk surface of a round fan in summer,Guangxu period(AD1878). By nice painting skill, including the meticulous sketching strokes, fine compositions and well manipulating of the colors, an elegant picture depicting the utopia of Chinese literati’s life was nicely rendered. Shen Xie-Yuan who made the work of art and left his calligraphic commentary in the painting was a registered scholar painter with good reputation...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1390520 (stock #181111d)
Properly hallmarked as shown this Antonio Pineda bracelet is adorned with gold sheen Obsidian...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #272512 (stock #T 704)
Color and Translucency of Chalcedony, but alas it is glass! Pendant with 1 1/4 X 1" blue glass cab bezel set in an Art Deco 1.5 X 1.2" frame and marked Sterling in 3 places. This one is SOLD! If you like this you may want to search: 676787 in this www.mimideeartwear.com catalog to view a super delish necklace (& bracelet) with same blue cab!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1480283 (stock #MC199)
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. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling floral pattern, below which is moulded leaf decoration. It is coated in a finely-crackled pale greenish-blue qingbai glaze of good colour. The inner surface remains ung...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1990 item #94189 (stock #butwil3HX)
Very dramatic mask by British designers Butler and Wilson. Pave rhinestones with richly brilliant pear and square red rhinestones. B&W plaque on the rhodium back. 2 1/2" high, 2 3/8" wide.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1452398 (stock #1016)

Very nice small size French Bebe which has fine creamy bisque , choice painting , original body and body finish. Wearing her antique costume with lace bonnet !!

12,5" ( 32 cm ) lovely character girl by SFBJ with bisque socket head , has nice blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut.

Lushly painted lashes and pretty brush stroked and multi feathered brows.

She has open mouth with fine shaded and accented lips with row of porcelain teeth and ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1160676
Chinese mid-Qing dynasty Qianlong period Dehua kiln deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a bluish-white porcelain ground with the “phoenix flying among peonies” motif. A band of stylized leaves encircles the back rim. An unidentified rectangular underglaze blue mark is on the base. The top of the foot rim is unglazed. 10 3/4” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Late 18th century. The dish is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. There are typical fine scratches in the ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1480795 (stock #M8311)
Rare Chinese Neolithic Owl Jar / Ewer - Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC)

This rare and interesting pottery vessel was made by peoples of the Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). Such vessels are sometimes called "owl" jars. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The "top" of the vessel, as well as the surface of the single andle, has woven impressions, most likely made when this piece of clay was being formed, resting on some kind of woven m...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #722674 (stock #33)
Longquan celadon censer with tripod. Golden glazed and unglazed on the base. Longquan 13th-14th Centuries. Width=9.5 cm Height=4cm. Condition : Very good, no hairline, crack or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #638463 (stock ##2498)
A celadon Lingzhi bowl, covered overall with olive green glaze. Yuan dynasty Lungquan ware. Condition with several chips to the foot rim and re-touched one flake chip to rim, no cracks. Diameter: 17 cm and High: 6.5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1317084 (stock #TIB-011)
A very rare Tibetan cabinet with many animal figures,religious items and scenes. Size: H. 75.5cm. W. 47.8cm. D. 33.5cm Condition: Normal wear.No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #960047 (stock #38B12 13873)
Estate jewelry pin/brooch fashioned in the form of a grape leaf with cultured pearl grapes and enameled lady bug, set in 14kt yellow gold, with carved green hardstone leaf. Excellent condition. Size: 2.25" length x 1.5" ht.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1328958
Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period famille rose porcelain seated Budai holding a string of pearls in his right hand and his bag in his left hand. Nicely carved custom wood stand in the form of a settee. 5” high (6” high including the stand). Circa 1900. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a minor imperfection to the stand. From an old Scottsdale, Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1062919
Charger covered with green celadon glaze and decorated with animal on the center and floral on the cavetto. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 36.5 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1295827
A very unusual, rare and early, sterling and elaborately stamped cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. Suitable for a man or woman this piece measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide and weighs a very hefty 94 grams. Signed with the Thunderbird hallmark and in all original fine condition. Beautiful!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1369144 (stock #ALR6590)
The Kura
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Two fox representing Inari, one of the principal kami (gods) of Shinto, are depicted on this Edo period talisman made at a shrine and traditionally hung in the home for protection. The two creatures hold in their mouths a buddhist jewel, symbol of knowledge, and a key to the kura, a storehouse for treasures. Between them is written Inari Daimyou Jin. Inari is the Japanese god of fertility, agriculture and of general prosperity and worldly success. In Edo Japan, Inari was also the patron of sw...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #333804 (stock #T 1035)
SOLD. Power Finger Knuckle marked Sterling Ring w Harvey like designs stamped around and a 15 X 23mm Green Bezel Set Turquoise Cabochon. Top sits 1 3/8 X 1", knuckle to knuckle. Was resized once to a 7.5 and weighs 11 Grams. Very nice condition and please see pics. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1910 item #1025751 (stock #366)
A fine original antique photograph of the Oxford tennis team photo by J Soame stamped lower right framed and archival matted image approx. 11 x 14 inches.