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 | Chinese Album Leaf Scholar Painting, Dated 1860 |
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Very fine Indian miniature painting on marble panel, depicting royal family riding elephant and camel, close attention to details, use of vibrant gilt colors. The common and typical miniature paintings of this kind includes painting on ivory or paper or wood and this is my first experience involving use of marble in such painting...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #887289
(stock #TIB-006)
JJ Oriental
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A nice well made Tibetan prayer beads consisting of 108 bone beads and three pink mountain coral. Two leather counters with ten silver rings each ending with silver inlaid with coral and turquoise. The bone is most likely yak but could also be human.
Size:Total length of the necklace 52cm. Each bead is 1.2-1.3 cm in diameter. Condition: No repairs. All original.
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered is a highly scarce Pair of 19th Century, Pill + Capsule Counters that would have been used in the early apothecary shop. They are constructed of wood and have been formed into a paddle shape. They are so unusual, that they rightfully belong in a museum dedicated to preserving the history and practice of the early drug store.
These wonderful tools of the trade measure 12 inches for the capsule counter and 11.75 inches for the pill counter...
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Very nice authentic 19th. century most hand sewn white muslin dress , possible doll factory made .....would fit well for size 12 Jumeau Bebe . Very nice muslin dress which will fit perfect for French or German doll, ornate with lovely light blue silk ribbon trim ...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Beautiful and rare to find all original Bamboo chair for Jumeau dolls from France around 1880 , has factory original fabric cover with tassel decoration in generally excellent complete condition !!
This lovely chair was made special for Jumeau Bebe´s of narrow bands of bamboo with braided edge and with clump legs. Has wide open bamboo back and sides and original tuffet seat . Pillow back matching to the front fabric cover with lovely tassel at each edged...
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When hunting Mexican silver you will run into gorgeous, repousse clampers signed EDP. His work is meticulous and is done in heavy silver. The "complection" of the work shows some of the puffy texture that repousse displayed at this early time period. This piece is 3in. tall and has a wearable diameter of 2.75in. The weight is 56 grams heavy. This bracelet feels heavy in the hand as does all the pieces signed EDP...
The rim decorated with geometric motifs, at the top a face representing Eshu, the messenger deity who acts as a medium between the human and the spirit world.
H. 27,5 cm, W. 33 cm. The board has been well used and shows a good amount of wear and a great patina. Nigeria, first half 20th century.
Provenance: Ursula Voorhuis, The Netherlands. She owned one of the biggest Yoruba collections in the world and did a lot of field research and collecting in the 60’s and 70’s.
Hardwood, rattan and pigments, the handle with a finely carved crocodile head. Iatmul, Middle Sepik, first half 20th century. L. 56 cm. Comes with a wonderful wengé stand.
Provenance:
Mark Eglington, New York,
Zemanek-Münster, Wurzburg,
Private collection Amsterdam.
Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands. Mid 20th century. H. 21 cm, diameter 38 cm. The lid decorated with four masks, the side decorated with several carvings of figures, animals and Eshu. The Yoruba typically turn to a babalawo (diviner) when seeking advice or faced with an illness. An agere Ifa is a object that forms part of the divination ensemble...
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In rare to find color combination early poupee bonnet .... called " A Deux Bonjours " from France circa 1880 of Bourbonnais area ..... a small place of central France which was known as " Bourbonnais " !!
Beautiful woven straw bonnet has rounded top which rests level atop the head . The bonnet has two sides brim that claps the side of the head.
Brim covered inside and outside with blue silk and black silk velvet ribbons ...
William's Antiks
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Wonderful vintage mannequin from France. Linen covered body has some staining and tears, this beauty has been used, but has a lot of life left in her. Nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage dressform. Circa 1900's, it rests on a rare ribbed-style stand. Overall a wonderful decorative (or usable!) piece. Stands just over 5 feet (can extend up). Body is 31" long, waist is 27" around, bust 32" hips 34".
A most unusual piece of Dartmouth College memorabilia from the Class of 1948. This double sided mahogany book stand was a gift to Dartmouth College library from the Class of 1948; sold together with a paperback "Dartmouth College" booklet.
A 1940-s diamond and 14kt white gold openwork cluster ring is set with nine single cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.25Ct. The top of the ring measures 14 millimeters in diameter, and the ring is a size 8 ½. It can easily be sized.
The unusual idea of having a ring that is a watch was made reality by an artisan jeweler in the middle of the 20th century. The watch is in working condition and has a Swiss movement with 17 jewels. The top of the watch measures 17 X 14 millimeters, and the size of the ring is 7 ¼ that can easily be sized if needed.
This early 20th century ring is from the arts and crafts period. The approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond is bezel set in white gold and sits on top of a masterfully carved 14Kt yellow gold shank. The size of the ring is 5 ½ but it can easily be sized.
This 14Kt white gold openwork pendant is centered by a 6X8 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire. The weight of the sapphire is approximately 1.25Ct. Around the sapphire there are ten round tanzanites set in prong settings. The outer frame is set with forty-one single cut diamonds. The pendant measures 7/8” high and ½” wide, and comes on an 18”long 14Kt white gold chain.
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.
A special Blue and White rectangular Qing dynasty snuff bottle with image of Qilin on one side and seated tiger on the other side, with coral lid. Dimensions: 2.5 inches tall by 1.5 x 0.75 inches.
Very stylish is this finely crafted Victorian 15Kt gold sapphire and oriental pearl heart shaped broach/pendant. The 1 1/8” high and 7/8” wide openwork heart broach that is wearable as a pendant as well. It is decorated by 15 bezel set natural sapphires and 16 various size oriental seed-pearls. The period broach is marked 15Ct which clearly indicates that it was made in England.
This Victorian 14Kt gold locket is centered by an approximately 0.22ct diamond. T he back of the locket is unadorned while the front has a very stylish engraved border design. The locket is 7/8” in diameter.
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Four Foo Dog seals. Two carved, two blank. Two made of ivory, one of black stone and one of red stone.The Foo dog is also known as the celestial dog and happiness dog. The animal is also a symbol of energy and value. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: H. Tallest 4cm- Smallest:2.5cm. Condition: The red stone one has a small chip at the base, all others are fine.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1837 VR
item #1390345
(stock #RP07115)
Period Pieces
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This beautiful 14k (tested) rose gold brooch has a floral and crescent moon motif (the crescent moon is the symbol for intuition and new beginnings), accented by 10 rose cut diamonds in closed-back settings. The diamonds sparkle very nicely. It has 2 makers marks: an oak leaf in an oval, and the letters “JR”, and possibly another that is illegible; no hallmarks. It measures 1-1/2 x 3/4”. The shaft connecting the flower to the backing has been repaired...
This is a wonderful pair of 14Kt yellow gold Victorian Etruscan earrings. The top of each earring is set with a small diamond, the bottom has an emerald and a 4mm cultured pearl. The earrings have posts and the total length is 1 1/16”.
This antique 14Kt gold and blood-stone fob / pendant date back to early 20th century. The 20 millimeter round, high quality blood-stone is mounted in a frame that is decorated by two intertwining snakes. The diameter of the whole fob / pendant is 1”
Coins and Antiques Gallery
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Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Red pottery with a turquoise glaze, with moulded decoration of peonies. Apart from some chips to the mouth rim this censer is in a very good condition. H. 15 cm, diameter 12 cm. Width from handle to handle 18 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
E & M Perez
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This sculpture of an African American man is beautifully sculpted, in a style reminiscent of early 20th century artists who were inspired by the stylized forms of African traditional art.
Good size, it measures 10 1/2" high, and the base is 6 3/4" in diameter, and is a heavy wood, possibly maple or walnut.
There is a very dark finish, some of which has been cleaned off, and in areas where it was handled, there is wear to the finish.
In good condition, some loss to the base around the neck are...
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Well crafted antique carved stag Dogs Cane-Ca. 1890-L-Shaped dog head with glass eyes, a monogrammed metal collar and a wood shaft
Length: 24.50 inches. Condition consistent with age.
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We have here a lovely example of Mexican silver repousse by the Maestro Pichardo. It is 4.5 inches tall and weighs 78 grams heavy. No dents and a tight spring. The diameter is 2.5in. which is a great size for a push up to work on a keyboard.
ANDREA FATELL
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Bold, beautiful sterling orchid earrings by Angela Cummings. These are the large model measuring 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" wide. They have clip backs and weigh 25 grams total. They are in fine original condition and both earrings are signed and dated 1984 as shown in the photo. This larger size is not often seen and they are very special.
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Antique Chinese carved seal stone with calligraphy, 1 1/3 x 2 inches, no condition concerns.
Miniature Chinese late Qing to Republic period wucai tripod censer with compressed body raised on three tapered legs decorated in underglaze blue and famille verte overglaze enamels with a pair of confronted green and red five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds and flames set against a white porcelain ground. Two upright loop handles are at the rim. A six-character underglaze blue kaishu form Ming dynasty Chenghua reign mark is on the front of the waisted neck. Late 19th to e...
This jacket top was the traditional hand made costume worn by the woman of the White Collar Miao, They are one of China's tribal ethnic minority groups who live in the Dan Zhai. Jacket would have been worn for festival. It was made from indigenous plant fibers which were hand loomed, using indigo and batik dye process and detail with embroidered trim. Wonderful display and can be viewed from both the front and back
The handle in the shape of a rice god (Bulul.
H. 16 cm. Date: early to mid 20th century. Good age wear and dark glossy patina. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1800
item #1322840
(stock #BR-019)
JJ Oriental
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A very rare gilt figure of Buddha with hands in the earth-touching gesture. The facial features are characteristic of Burmese Buddhas of the time with very large ears and nose.
Burma 17th/18th Century
Size: Height = 14 cm.
Condition: Good. Has a nice patina.
Burma 17th/18th Century
Size: Height = 14 cm.
Condition: Good. Has a nice patina.
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.