The great Tang Poet Du Fu (712-770) affectionately coddles a goose chick in his left hand, his bamboo staff low and seemingly forgotten as he ponders the beloved creature in his palm. Exquisitely rendered, it is roughly 16 inches (40 cm) tall and signed on back with an engraved signature...
Namiamidabutsu sho (Praise to the name of Amiddha Buddha) is scrawled in faint verse down the upper right, while on the left is a warning, kono tori, minasama goyojin goyojin (all those on this path, be wary be wary…) The two scripts are separated by a grave marker at the base of which lies a skull and scattered bones among the unkempt dried grasses. A very unusual seal in the shape of a Buddhist ewer hugs the right edge. Early to mid Edo period in the style of Hakuin Eikaku (1686-1768)...
Fred Davis works are coveted by collectors of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This signed necklace is magnificent on and the condition is superb with no dents or damage. There is glare on the balls and the hallmark has evidence of some double strike. The weight is a hefty 143 grams heavy that speaks of it's quality. The 3 rows of beads are 1.25in. tall, 19in. long and with a wearable length of a very comfortable 17in...
Fred Davis signed Mexican Silver necklace boasts links 1 1/8th tall and a center amethyst with the same dimensions. This necklace is a published design in books by Penny Morrill on Mexican Silver. With a weight of 119 grams it speaks of quality. Everyone will love the 17 inches of comfort that lays beautifully. The stone is swirling inside with dark and lighter swirls and has no chips. No damage to the silver, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A Pair of Very Rare Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vases (Published / Exhibited: Ex. Helen D. Ling Collection)
This extremely rare pair of vases was made during the 14th - 16th century at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. They are "heavily-potted" with elaborate moulded decoration covering the entire outer surfaces...
Description:
A sitting bronze figure was nicely cast.
Being depicted as a scholar with flouring robe and a official hat, the figure was in casual mood by resting his arm to the stool beside him.
It was perfectly preserved with nice darken patina.
Date: Qing Dynasty,
Height: 17cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
A original Camille Pissarro pencil drawing figural drawing sketches initialed lower left and signed and dated 1890 lower right, Framed in a quality hand carved silver gilt framed image measuring approx 8 x 11 inches. In good condition some wrinkling of the paper and a small puncture in the top edge, Provenance Mackay Gallery London and Bonhams San Francisco...
A stunning, magnificently crafted, sterling and natural Morenci turquoise necklace c. 1950, by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. There are seven graduated round sterling discs each having a sawtooth bezel set center turquoise in a shadow box setting...
Early American Chippendale tall chest, Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1760-1780. Size: 64 1/2 inches ht. x 45 3/8 inches wide x 23 1/2 inches deep. Figured walnut. This chest has three horizontally positioned top drawers above five finely graduated drawers, flanked with fluted quarter columns, and supported on ogee form bracket feet. Older replaced oval brass bail pulls. Excellent antique condition.
Very beautiful original French 16" ( 41 cm ) poupee with beautiful expression of pale bisque , painting and gorgeous pale blue eyes ....... all original and generally excellent !! Lets your dreams come true with this stunning fashion doll......
She has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with dark blue outer rims and dark eyeliner ...
When eyes speak for itself and it is possible to look into a doll´s soul over it ......
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It´s a very beautiful and rare to find French " HaPpY " face bisque Bebe ... called " Bebe Louvre " from Jumeau factory circa 1890 from a special series of commissioned Bebe´s from Jumeau for luxury Paris department stores . For different department stores in Paris like Printemps , Samaritaine , Louvre Store and other of this produced the Jumeau factory a special bisque Bebe with original Jumeau body but which was never mark by Jumeau ...
Special rare to find 5" ( 13 cm ) Mignonette in Presentation from Paris Doll Shop " Au Paradis des Enfants " circa 1880 / 85 ,
an rare bare feet French all bisque Mignonette with her extra clothing and lovely accessory preserved in an glass lid presentation box .
Very gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1880 / 85 ,
has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with
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Lovely all original 15" ( 40 cm ) French poupee by Maison Jumeau ... Paris 1870 with beautiful expression of pale bisque and painting ....... all original and generally excellent condition , wearing very beautiful summer costume !!
She has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate ,stunning pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with dark blue outer rims and dark eyeliner ...
Especially beautiful bisque poupee ..... from France around 1870 .... whose delicate bisque complexion contrasts the brilliant eyes , has tender face with hint of smile at her mouth, original sturdy body , wearing gorgeous antique silk costume possible original !!!..... 15" ( 39 cm )
Very pretty and romantic poupee has best quality of bisque and painting on pale bisque swivel head and kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate ...... both in all perfect condition .......
Rare to find German bisque child by Simon and Halbig about circa 1900 with superb modeling of distinctive features enhanced by impressed sweet dimples in chin , bottom lips and lip corners and having original body and possible clothing !!
A very cute girl from a private France familie and now to offer to find a good new home for her :))
19" ( 48 cm ) doll with fine bisque socket head with blue glass sleep eyes with
beautiful long painted lashes and feathered brows with slight...
Very nice French Premier Bisque bebe by " Armand Jules Jullien " around 1888 in all perfect condition with very nice childlike facial expression.... pressed bisque and excellent painting , original wig , body and beautiful original wearing .
She is a 18" ( 45 cm ) premier doll how look´s like a pretty little French girl with best quality of pale pressed bisque complexion on long face shape socket head , she has wonderful blue glass paper weight inset eyes.
Has dark eyeli...
Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!
She is rare to find and most beautiful ...... an antique French bisque character girl by SFBJ with outstanding sculpting and very well defined characterization , exquisite quality of pale bisque and painting , original body by SFBJ wearing beautiful antique party costume !
14 " ( 36 cm ) very beautiful girl with pale bisque socket head with tiny brown enamel glass inset eyes , finest painte...
Especially beautiful 26" ( 66 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from first period ....... with beautiful pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has full cheeks , wonderful bisque quality and stunning large blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich threading .
Rose blushed eye shadow and fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Closed mouth with beautifully fine shaded and outlined full lips with and defined space . Pierced ears and wo...
From France around 1880 an all original small French Bisque Pouppe in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate.
She has beautiful ice blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest long painted lashes.
Feathered brows and tiny closed mouth with fine accented lips. She has pierced ears and her original blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
Mark at her shoulder plate .... 2/2 ..... made in France around 1878 / 80 attr...
New England antique Queen Anne/Chippendale transitional tiger maple tall chest. Circa 1760. Size: 39 inches wide x 54.5 inches ht. x 18.75 inches deep. A diminutive sized early American tall chest with two drawers over 5 graduated drawers, retaining the original Queen Anne brass pulls, and supported on a bracket base with scrolled profile. Excellent condition.
She is so pretty....oh so pretty ......
a lovely 18,5 " ( 47 cm) French Bebe´s by Gaultier with close mouth , looks so cute and childlike , has good quality of bisque and painting and gorgeous blue eyes.
Bisque socket head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine painted lashes and brows.
She has a close mouth with full outlined lips, sweet accented dimple chin and pierced ears with nice flower earrings . Original superb full curled blonde mohair wig over replaced ...
Newcomb College art pottery vase decorated with white flowers on a blue and green mat glazed ground by artist Henrietta Bailey. Circa 1923. Excellent condition with an insignificant flat chip to underside of foot ring and with a manufacturing blemish to glaze on side of body (see photo details). Dimensions: 5.75" high x 3" diameter.
Lovely all-original French club chair with velvet cushion. Circa 1920's. Light crackle on arms, gorgeous patina & wear consistent with age.
Dimensions: 27"L x 28"W x 32"H x 19" seat depth x 17" seat width
Early English piano-forte by Messr's. Bland and Weller, 23 Oxford Street, London. Circa 1790-1810. An early version of the piano in a decorative mahogany rectangular case adorned with chevron string inlay and hand painted with pink roses above the keyboard, being supported on a tapered leg stand. This instrument requires professional restoration to bring it back to a playable condition. In its present state, it is an attractive, decorative and historical example of the instrument maker's cra...
This rare group dates from the early Tang Dynasty. It's made of grey pottery and it has traces of painting ( see the back of the cart ). The ox is very well proprtioned and was made with an eye for detail: notice the ring in the nose and the tail curved around its body. The cart consists of three parts; the weels come off. The three pieces have been mounted on a professional stand.
Dimensions: the ox : height 18 cm, length 24 cm, the cart: height 31 cm, length 23 cm, width 17 cm. Condition: ve...
New England Queen Anne period maple highboy. 18th century. Size: 40.5 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 68 inches high. A two-part flat top highboy in solid maple with some tiger to the end panels. The upper chest has 5 graduated drawers, and the base displays a single drawer above 3 drawers, with the central drawer carved with a fan. The case is supported on cabriole legs with pad feet. The apron of the base is ornamented with a complex carved scroll design. Brasses are old replacements. Cond...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting of a Mountain Road - Autumn. Oil on canvas. Circa 1950s. Size: 18 inches x 20 inches. Artist signature in lower right. In this work, Thomas Curtin directs our gaze away from the traces of early morning snow on a winding mountain road and out across to the sunny autumnal river valley and to the purple hills beyond. Excellent condition and recently placed upon a new stretcher. Offered in a period carved, gilt wood frame. Thomas Curtin was bor...
If your dream has always been a marquise diamond engagement ring, than this is your dream come through with this affordable beauty. A 0.85Ct center diamond held in a six prong setting including two V prongs is flanked on either side by a round brilliant cut diamond. The center stone that has I-J color and VS2 clarity and is not certified. The approximate total weight of all three diamonds is 1.15Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and can easily be sized.
"Vermont Village in Winter" by Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), oil on artist board, signed & dated lower left 1947, titled on reverse. Size: 20" x 24". Excellent condition with a fresh bright palette. An eye-catching impressionist winter landscape by Arthur Wilder, painted late in his life, probably of the hills surrounding Woodstock, Vermont. Wilder is best known for his winter views. During Calvin Coolidge's presidency, a winter scene by Wilder hung in the White House.
Newcomb College art pottery bowl decorated with white flowers on a blue and green mat glaze by Anna Francis Simpson. Circa 1920. Excellent condition. Size: 6.25" diameter x 3.12".
From a private family in France we could bring home " Helene " a most beautiful 24,5 " ( 62 cm ) doll which has rare mark 939 by Simon and Halbig in her original generally excellent condition with special rare almond shaped eyes and cute facial expression !!
Beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and pale quality with almond shaped dark blue inset enamel eyes . She has fine painted lower lashes and pretty brush-stroked details of painted brows , accented nostrils and eye c...
A very unusual set of three scrolls depicting the women of Shimabara looking down with trepidation at a Fumi-e (a Christian symbol) before lotus enclosed in a wooden box titled Shizan Shimabara-me Sanpuku Tsui (Shizan, Women of Shimabara Three Scroll Set). The Fumi-e was a bronze or wood placard embellished with a Christian symbol upon which people were forced to step to prove that they were not Christians during the ban on Christianity throughout most of the Edo period. Any who refused to ste...
Early, rare and exquisite, this heavily detailed repousse bracelet was designed and signed c. 1940 by Mexico City Artist Matilde Poulat. The center rose panel measures 1 1/2" high. The wearable length is 6 3/4" long. It weighs a comfortable 57 grams and is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina. This design pictured on p. 199 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill and was included in the museum exhibit of the same title. DREAMING IN SILVER by Pen...
A rare wooden Buddha in a seated position on a lotus pedestal. The face is serenely contemplative and the robe is carved to show the gathered folds. Wooden Buddhas from this period are very difficult to find. This Buddha has a natural, calming presence.
Period: Yuan/Ming or earlier
Size: Height = 31 cm., Width at base = 18 cm.
Condition: The wood has shrinkage and cracks from age. The right ear and fingers of the left hand are missing. (see photos) A part of one of th...
Intricately constructed vintage sterling silver & moonstone bracelet designed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). This bracelet measures 1" wide & a comfortable 6 1/2" long. Bracelet has 8 moonstones which are bezel set in floating frames. The design is accented with silver balls and beads. The moonstones reflect a beautiful luminous pale blue color as they move in the light. Gorgeous unpolished patina to the silver. Exquisite condition with no dents, dings or ...
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