Slick, less-is-more design and a beautifully carved amethyst "mask" make this vintage 1950s Mexican sterling silver ring easy to wear and a real treat for the eye! There is something masculine about the simplicity of the ring itself that is, however, tempered by the delicately soft, slender features of the stone "face". The amethyst is here semi-translucent and the absence of intense inclusions allows the light to penetrate it and make it look like purple Italian ice...
Stunning example of the rare to find 14" ( 36 cm ) German Teen Flapper girl with choise bisque and facial expression , original distinctive flapper era body and body finish ,
wearing lovely night gown clothing with pillow and her pink teddy bear and finally her nice summer dress :))
Very beautiful and rare to find flapper girl with lovely bisque socket head , has well works brown glass sleep eyes with perfect fine painted eye lide , has fine mohair lashes and long painted lashes ...
Most beautiful one of a kind French ecru silk costume with pretty pink accessory , would fit well for French or German doll
about around ..... 17" / 18" ( 44 - 46 cm )
Most hand sewn and never to find such the same outfit again..... has lovely hand pleated details of front and back skirt ,
fine hand embroidery lace edged at both sides of front , middle part with vest optic ...
Special rare to find all original antique small size " Sac du Voyage " travel bag for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer , Barrois or other early doll!
Made in France around 1870 , has generally excellent condition to ageand is a very rare found in this rare small size as fashion doll accessory about only 4" ( 10 cm )total high with handle ...
There are buckle bracelets and then, there are BUCKLE BRACELETS! And a spectacular Mexican Deco specimen of the latter I am proud to be presenting here. Honestly, however, all the aaahs and ooohs aside, this is one of the most glamorous mesh jewelry I have encountered even though its design elements are few and quite simple, if one thinks about it. Extra wide and finely woven, the sterling mesh is flexible and comfortably wraps around the wrist...
One of my favorite - and at the same time classic - Enrique Ledesma designs the bracelet at hand combines sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian in the maestro's characteristic, perfectly seamless way. Ledesma experimented with various stones creating the specific bracelet but I think this year is meant to be an "obsidian year" for me and I will say that I love this version...
A loosely brushed image of a Kingfisher perched on dilapidated lotus stalk decorates the crackled gohon pale glaze of this gourd shaped Mizusashi fresh water jar by Takahashi (Ninnami) Dohachi. It features a black lacquered wooden lid. There are cracks in teh lacquer of the looping handle. The signature is consistent with works by Ninnami Dohachi (Dohachi II) from the mid 19th century...
A fabulous bold design of crashing waves wraps about this balluster form by Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 26 cm (10 inches) diameter, 28 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. An unusual design and superb execution by this important artist.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art...
A scarce French art pottery small size vase by BACS, founded by Jean Barol (1873-1966). Circa 1913-1927. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Painted with an impressionistic landscape in slightly raised metallic glazes. Impressed 'BACS' near base, and impressed on the underside BACS Cannes-Eden, Cote d'Azur. No chips or damage. Jean Barol founded the BACS pottery studio in about 1913, together with three other potters: Marius Alexandre, Jean Carle, and Francois Sicard...
Massive Los Ballesteros Mexican silver pendant, layered, adorned with beading and oxidation, in a convex shape that pushes the huge citrine centering it out at you - this is one of the most impressive pendants of theirs I have seen. For me it betrays a distinct Spanish Colonial influence as it based on the ornate order medals royals around the world like to bestow on select individuals to show favor and appreciation...
It is not easy to stumble upon a vintage Los Ballesteros carved "mask" ring but when one does find an example, what a feast it is! There is nothing "timid" about this piece. The philosophy here is big, bold and beautiful and I believe that the Los Ballesteros workshop accomplished all this monumentality in the most amazing, masterful, and eye-pleasing way. The "mask" is here carved out of a dark green agate, I believe, with grayish white specs in it...
Biomorphic sterling silver appliques on a highly oxidized "puffy" background take center-stage in this modernist Mexican set of Salvador Teran earrings. I grew up close to the sea so to my eyes, it's little crabs catching a bit of sun on mossy beach pebbles that are pictured here but your mind's eye might see something entirely different. Precious like all Salvador jewelry, beautifully made, not entirely identical as is the case with hand-wrought pieces of wearable art...
Beautiful 28" ( 72 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 11 ......
A beautiful, unique, sterling silver overlay bracelet by Burle Marx. Roberto Burle Marx was a Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler. His brother, Haroldo Burle Marx, also a jeweler , was well-known for his carved stone free form designs, but his collaborations with his brother had a much more linear, abstract feel as in this piece. So I suspect this piece was either a collaboration of the brothers, or designed and made only by Roberto. Measuring 7 1/4" end to end, it is 1 1/4" wide and weigh...
Very nice and rare to find 5,5 " ( 15 cm ) early all bisque child by Kestner , has generally excellent condition .
The early bisque dolly has best quality of bisque and painting , pale bisque socket head and pretty brown glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and one stroke brows. Small open mouth with row of tiny porcelain teeth between her fine painted lips.
Deep modeling of facial expression with lovely dimpled chin.
Un pierced ears and original blonde long moha...
12 pieces of Blue Flower by Royal Copenhagen, comprised of 11 luncheon plates and one serving platter.
The platter measures 14" wide, 11" deep, and 2" high.
The plates measure 7 7/8".
All the designs are hand painted, and show variation in the floral designs. All the plates are differently.
The mark on the backs of plates and platter are the Copenhagen mark from 1870-1890, and is comprised of three lines with other blue inscriptions.
The plates and platter are edged with the braided design...
Question marks, whether straight or inverted, seem to have provided a fun, tongue-in-cheeck motif when Taxco maestros were designing earrings. I have seen them hanging off repousse semi-spheres, studded with turquoise cabs and even having cascabeles themselves. Yet this big, bold and beautiful set goes above and beyond its peers. Sculptural repoussage, tiny beading accents and oxidation combine here with gorgeous bezel-set amethyst cabs in a curvaceous, sexy pair of Mexican Deco earrings. Yet it...
Edo era Japanese Satsuma/Stoneware plate with head of Samurai warrior holding staff, with elaborate enamel work throughout, a band of raised enamel designs at the edge.
Measures 7 1/4" in diameter and 1 1/4" deep on short foot.
His helmet is decorated in bands of tan ribbon like forms, all with scrolling gold designs. Raised white flowers and green dots further enhance the headdress.
As is visible in the photos, his entire face, hand, and staff are all raised from the surface, creating a ver...
Beautiful and rare to find three corner Doll Salon chair with fine all hand painted silk cushion and light blue silk frings trim !
The chair has pretty bamboo style spindled back and sides with unusual middle part at three corner , having wooden frame with fancily carved chair legs and back side.
Special beautiful blue color of original silk fray decoration around the cushion edged and most beautiful romantic garden scene of an little lady which is full hand painted of the ...
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe silk and lace costume would fit perfect for around 14" / 15" " ( 36 - 38 cm ) French or German doll and you will never find such the same dress again !
Lovely French ecru lace and blue silk dress,
with fine long middle part and rounded neckline.Lace ruffled sides and inset long sleeves with shoulder puff .
Two row lace covered skirt of blue silk with
little bustle at longer train in back !!
Beautiful blue silk sash with and ecr...
BeautifulIy crafted in the Renaissance Revival style, this wonderful footed bronze coffer has a rich variety of scenes on all sides and on top, and is lined with dark blue twill fabric.
The case measures 10 3/8" x 6 3/4", x 5 1/4" high, and sits on four pad feet in the shape of fierce animal heads that extend about 1/2" out from each corner.
The top panel depicts a hunting scene, set in a lush forest with flowers and birds, 6 figures, 8 dogs, and a woman riding a unicorn sidesaddle. One of t...
Generously long, with a hefty chain and an unusual stylized floral design, this early Mexican Deco necklace combines silver and copper in a playful yet still bold way. The graduated tulip links bring to my mind classic representations of the flower in Ottoman art - the blooms are slender and tall as opposed to the hybrids we are used today which are shorter and rounder. The minimalism of the floral links is set off by the cheerfulness of the mixed metals dangles, each made up of four "dimpled do...
Very beautiful original condition 22" ( 58 cm ) Eden Bebe , she has very sweet happy facial expression with hint of smile , original wig , body and beautiful antique clothing all complete in generally excellent condition .... fee of damage , chip , hairline or repair !
Lovely Eden doll has pale bisque socket head with best quality of bisque and painting.
She has blue inset glass eyes with painted lashes and brush - stroked and feathered bows and an
open mouth with heart-shaped m...
In my opinion one of the most talented Taxco maestros, Felipe Martinez worked with Hubert Harmon for a brief period in the 1940s (see Hougart, Little Book of Mexican silver, p. 105) and created some of the most amazing jewelry in Taxco's heyday. And even though I am always impressed by the quality of the silver-work, it is mostly the lapidary work that elevates his "Piedra y Plata" creations to the level of sublime perfection. No wonder since Martinez was a sculptor and worked as such before he ...
Isezaki Mitsuru (1934-2011) Elegant Bizen Pottery Vase
Isezaki Mitsuru was born in 1934 in the well-known family of Bizen potters. His younger brother Isezaki Jun (b.1936) is the Living National Treasure since 2004.
Mr. Isezaki holds the Intangible Cultural Property title since 1998.
Bizen ware was originally produced in Imbe village of Bizen province since Kamakura period of 14th century.
Size
Height 22cm
Diameter 11.5cm
Condition
Good, no chips, no cracks.
Supplied with a sign...
Very nice and rare to find all original antique three piece Bebe set ..... woolen and silk dress with under-dress and bonnet ..... included one stocking and silk shoe by Jumeau sice 8 ( missing of the second one ).
All preserved in very nice original store box from Paris department store " Au Printemps " at 19th. century !!
Rare all original set would fit for a size 8 Bebe ... by Jumeau , Steiner , Gaultier and other....
Included a beautiful cotton under - dress without ...
Beautiful French Bebe navy style blue silk dress , one of a kind and most hand sewn with matching bonnet....... fine ornate with silk ribbon, French lace and lovely accessory .
Would fit French or German doll about circa 17" / 18" ( 44 -46 cm ) from fine blue silk sateen , has small inset long sleeves with lace ruffled shoulder , has round neckline and ruffled silk front.
Lovely skirt with fine lace decoration around hem and all fine ornate with small cream silk stripes .
Beautiful French bisque Bebe ..... made by brothers Kunlenz ( Germany ) special for France at 19th. century , preserved in her all factory original condition and presentation box by Paris department store " Maison des Magasins Reunis "
Looks un-played condition very beautiful doll
having fine creamy bisque enhancing the plumply modeled cheeks with her original blonde wig ,
original body and body finish and wearing nicely with factory Chemise dress and under garment..... all prese...
This is only the second time I have ever had this incredible carved "mask" and sterling silver Mexican Deco pin / pendant and I am thrilled to have come upon another example after years of looking for it! One of the most enchanting "masks" from this period I have seen in terms of the lapidary skill it demonstrates, I call it euphemistically a "Medusa head" even though its theme is a little more gruesome than the severed head of a gorgon from ancient Greek mythology. Whether a vanquished enemy or...
A brooch that unabashedly lures the eye and invites the touch this sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian treasure bears the signature of Erika Hult de Corral, one of the few female designers of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know of and definitely the only modernist. de Corral's work can be truly inspired - and she has a way with silver and stones that makes the materials simply flow into each other effortlessly, as if they were always meant to be together. Just look at how the ...
One of the best Taxco modernists Enrique Ledesma was successful not only as a jewelry designer but also as a mosaicist and a lapidary. Two of his favorite materials, sterling silver and stone, are combined here in a classic for the maestro design. Minimalist, quite geometric with clean, easy to follow lines, the necklace's only luxury seems to be the saturated, rich green of the chrysocolla (I think!) trapezoids. Easy to wear and quite comfortable as it has the ability to conform to the necklin...
Very beautiful early French poupee with imposing presence ,has wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body and wearing superb silk enfantine costume !!!
16" ( 41 cm ) ...rare to find and so beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes .
Has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows. Closed mouth with finest outlined lips . Flat un-pierc...
Oversized limited edition Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Jun'ichiro Sekino (1914-1988) depicting a solitary cat on a large tiled roof titled "Lovesick Cat." Pencil-signed and dated 1957 at the lower right margin with the artist's red seal above. Numbered 75/100 at the lower left side of the bottom margin. Paper: 20 1/4" x 12 3/4" (image: 17" x 9 7/8." Printed on fine paper. Very good overall condition with full margins. There are two faint small areas of tape stain on the top bac...
For your around 19" /20" ( 49 - 51 cm ) doll a elegand silk and velvet dress with matching bonnet which has the perfect look for your antique doll , it is
most hand sewn in wonderful color combination of burgundy red and ecru with burgundy pattern of tiny flowers .
It is one of a kind and so never to find such the same outfit again..... burgundy silk and velvet front like a pretty vest and
both side like the back part and skirt of ecru silk with pattern . Beautiful burgundy velv...
Iron laced with tinges of blue decorates the rim, flowing into the bowl of these five abalone shaped dishes from 19th century Takatori in central Kyushu enclosed in a beautiful age darkened kiri-wood box titled Awabi Mukozuke Go Kyaku Takatori Yaki (Five Abalone Shaped Dishes from Takatori). Each is roughly 9.5 x 12.5 cm (4 x 5 inches) and each bears the “Taka” stamp beneath. No post-firing damage. One has a pre-firing chip in the rim, another a firing flaw visible in the bottom, it does...
Fine, .970 silver and black onyx crescents surround the wrist in this book-piece Antonio Pineda Mexican modernist bracelet. One of the renowned maestro's most popular creations, I have to admit that I love the bracelet much more than the cascading necklace of the same design. There is something fierce and assertive about the crescent-shaped links that remind me of talons. Yet there is also a tenderness in the way they wrap themselves around the wrist - just like an eagle mother protecting her ne...
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