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Celadon Art Gallery
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Longquan bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 13.5cm
The Kura
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A scholar withers away an afternoon reading in a small cottage lost in a forest of Soft green willow; a brilliant Taisho style scroll by Hirai Baisen (1889-1969). The color of the willows intimates early summer, the leaves fresh and new, a darker haze beyond forms mountains, separating the scene from the rest of time. A quintessential effort typifying the literati ideal of life in seclusion. The entire scene has been brushed as if to insinuate a light shower, rain on a sunny day...
Abacus Asian Art
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A celadon cup with fluted sides, covered overall with grayish celadon glazed. Southern Song dynasty, founded in South-Sulawesi area. Condition is perfect excepted minor glaze lines indicated on enlargement 6 & 7. Diameter: 8.6cm and High: 4.9cm.
H. 33 cm. Excellent wear and patina. A typical feature of the Arakan Buddhas are the ornamental 'wings'. From a Dutch private collection.
Abacus Asian Art
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A beaker with bowed profile, decorated in underglaze iron-brown with a summarily drawn calligraphic scroll. Base unglazed, four spur marks on the interior bottom. Vietnam Ly-Tran 14th to early 15th century. Condition is perfect, unfortunately tilt to one side. Diameter: 10.5cm and High: 8cm.
R and S Antiques
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A Dutch Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with village scenes and on the top with a battle scene. Weight 5 Troy ounces; excellent condition. Circa 1890-1900
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Extremely rare to find French bisque Bebe by Jules Nicolas Steiner mark ~ Figure D ~ in her wonderful antique clothing and generally all perfect condition with lovely quality of pressed bisque and painting.
One of the most beautiful Bebe by Steiner , has pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty blue glass inset paper weight eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows , closed mouth with pale shaded outlined lips...
Oversized Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) of a tengu mask titled “Mayoke Tengu” (also known as "Tengu-shaped Amulet") by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992). The print is pencil-signed “Yoshitoshi Mori,” dated ’87, and numbered 10/50. The artist’s red seal is above the signature. The known paper size is about 17”V x 27 1/4”H. The framed size is 19"V x 28 1/2"H...
Concert 8 Model upright piano by C. Bechstein, Berlin, Germany. Serial No. 187433. Beautiful rosewood, with burl. Dimensions: 131 cms. ht. x 154 cms. width x 62 cms. depth. Purchased in 2002 (manufactured in 2000). Condition: wonderful playing condition, with a beautiful tone; chip to the block beneath the lowest E key of the keyboard (see photos), and some minor blemishes on the left end. This piano is an excellent value, priced at a fraction of the new retail price which approaches $30,000...
This tailored diamond engagement ring is set in a14kt yellow gold and platinum setting. The very bright, well proportioned solitaire old-miner diamond weighs approximately 0.80Ct and has H color and VS2 clarity.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1910
item #1177493
(stock #T 1762 )
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Pictured here this 1900 Antique rare very desirable special George N. Steere lucky dragon heavy sash brooch not to be seen anywhere else and nothing as substantial is sold.
Twice the size as others with the unusual mixed era motifs and rich hammered finish unlike some that display a dull flat look.
Amber color glass piece with his early maker's mark of GS...
Twice the size as others with the unusual mixed era motifs and rich hammered finish unlike some that display a dull flat look.
Amber color glass piece with his early maker's mark of GS...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Rare large size early French porcelain Poupee with beautiful expression having lustrous patina of complexion with dramatic blue eyes , with original kid body with body mark and wearing very beautiful antique enfantin clothing of same period like the doll from France circa 1855 !!! This pretty 23" ( 59 cm ) fashion doll comes from the same era like an Huret poupee and Rohmer, has an fine pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with plump face and wonderful dramatic large blue inset e...
E & M Perez
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Large in size, this deep charger measures 14 3/4" in diameter and is 3 1/4" deep. It stands on a high foot.
Historically referred to as Swatow ware, it is more accurately from Zhangshou and dates to the late Ming era...
Hu's Collection
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Description: An old Shi-Wan scholar figure
in a position of sitting on a rock casually
was a rare piece from mid-Qing period.
Crackled and with minor glaze degradation, this figure was molded vividly when holding a dusk in one hand. A small piece with calm expression and without exaggerate posture , the Confucian scholar still issued the strong Chinese composition nevertheless. Shi-Wan art was one of the greatest craftsmanships in Chinese rural arts...
ANDREA FATELL
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Striking sterling overlay ring by Hopi master jeweler Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 1940's and is one of the most celebrated jewelers in Hopi history. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and the face measures 1 7/8" long. It is in fine original condition and signed with his raincloud symbol as well as the Hopi Guild mark. His work is highly sought after and rare to find. This is a very fine example of his talent.
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
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Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figure
This pottery figure was made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure stands alert, wearing a long flowing robe with hands clasped across its chest.
It is "heavily-potted" and made from a relatively highly-fired creamy-white pottery...
One Good Eye Silver
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Heavy Antonio Pineda Mexican silver bracelet wrought in his signature .970 alloy comprised of a series of with geometric links holding bezel set tiger's eye oval cabs on swivel pins. There is something very serious about Antonio jewelry - even his most minimalist of designs have a presence that commands respect and deference. Here the sturdiness of the silver "z" links is softened by the sense of fluidity in the molten browns and caramels of the stones...
Celadon Art Gallery
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A Song dynasty white glaze bottle vase, rounded side with tall neck and unglazed base, globular body and flared rim, bottle covered with creamy white glaze.
Item is in good condition with a small rim fritt, no crack, hairlines and free from restoration, minor glaze degradation.
Size: 24 cm height.
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A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching screwback earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma...
Continental singing bird-in-cage automaton. Circa. 1900. Probably French or Swiss. Bird fashioned from real feathers, with glass eyes, and on a brass perch. Key-wind mechanism inside base of cage causes bird to sing various bird songs, while moving beak and turning head. Some loss to bird’s feathers. Musical movement is operational but sometimes hesitates, requiring a slight titling action to restore it, so probably requires some adjustment. Size: 12.5” ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900
item #1423392
(stock #40H19-1194B)
A grouping of Imari pattern Ironstone china by G.L. Ashworth Bros. English. Circa 1862-1891. Included are six dinner plates (10 in.), two soup plates (10 in.), and a large 19 in. oval serving platter. These total 9 pieces. The decoration is hand colored, and the two soup plates have a different coloring to the central design than the other pieces. The platter measures 15 in. x 19 in.
Japanese pencil-signed limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print known by the title "Cat and Green Leaf" featuring a seated black cat set against a wood grain patterned background with several prominent green leaves by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997). The artist's red seal is at the lower left portion of the image. Circa 1950s. Pencil-signed and numbered 29/300 in the bottom margin. Paper size: 16 1/2" x 11 3/8” (image size: 15 5/8" x 9 3/8”). Very good overall condition with no tape or tape ...
Dark blue ground with decorations in gold and green, seberal colorful scenes with Chinese figures playing Go, making music, riding horse etc. The back of the bowl with dark blue scrolls on a lavender ground. Diameter 41,5 cm. H. 11,5 cm. Condition: very good, apart from some age cracks, wear and a chip on the back of the bowl, some pieces of enamel missing, due to the firing process. Overall in a very good condition.
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This is a heavy set by Victoria weighing 84 grams. 7/8th inch tall and 16 in. long. The silver is soft to the touch. The swirl inside the dome appears to be hand carved but is hand cut with each swirl a bit different. The open cut makes it appear to be darkened. The earrings dangle 1.25in. with a screw back mechanism. Rarely found just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
One Good Eye Silver
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Iconic Mexican silver and amethyst ring bearing Fred Davis’s signature, this is a Deco beauty and a Davis classic! Adjustable due to its open shank, it is topped by a massive stone housed in a tiered, angular setting. Presently a sz 7 its face is 1 1/8″ by 3/4″ and it rises approx. 5/8″ off finger when worn. The ring weighs 15.7 grams and is signed with Fred Davis’s conjoined initials as shown as well as “MADE IN MEXICO”. It dates in the 1920s-30s and is in excellent v...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Blanc de chine covered box decorated with beautifull flying crane and clouds.
D=9.5 cm H= 5 cm
Ming Dynasty
Condition : chips on the inner rim and hairline.
Shipping cost : USD 25
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A pair of 14k white gold spinel arrow style earrings. These well made beauties measure 9/16 x 1/8", they feature flashy spinel stones and the hinged backs close over the ear studs. They are stamped SELI 585, they weigh 2.2 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Ex...
Mustache backed French club chairs are some of the most sought after chairs. Finding a pair in thgis overall condition is becoming increasingly rare. The cushions have been restored using sheephide from the Pyrenees and our color match is excellent. Comfortable classy chairs from the 1940s.
measurements: depth-36", width-38", height-29", seat depth-22", seat width-18", seat height-19"
Spoils of Time
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A good Japanese studio porcelain celadon censer (after Chinese Song dynasty examples), of kinuta color, by Suwa Sozan. Seal impressed on the bottom between the three legs with unglazed feet. With an even more extraordinary, finely worked silver cover with gilt highlights (eyes, beak, comb, feather details, hollyhock blossom stamens.) The treatment and the details of the hollyhock leaves down to the veining and insect nibbles is sublime. The exquisite detailing of the hairs on the Hoo-oo no Tori'...
The Kura
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An unprecedented musuem quality seventeen piece Sencha Tea Set, each piece decorated by Zen Preist Hashimoto Dokuzan, each piece of pottery made by ceramic master Miura Chikusen I, the others made by masters in their felds, all enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes. The set consists of a Ryoro brazier, Ryoro dai tile for under the brazier, Kogo for incense, Fukin Tsutsu for a towel, Kensui for spent tea or water, two bisque fired teapots, a porcelain tea pot, a set of 5 tea cups, a set...
Abacus Asian Art
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A finely long neck bottle vase, decorated to the body with figure of 'Fu Lu Shou', two children, deer and crane in Famille Rose. Condition is perfect, with no any chip, no crack and free from restoration. Early Qing dynasty 18th century Yongzhen-Qianlong period. Height: 30.2cm.
Stonegate Antiques
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Measuring nearly 8 inches tall, this fabulous Mammy walker toy is constructed of lithographed tin and was made by the Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mammy is so marked on her backside!
This 1920-30's toy is the earlier version of the two Mammy walker toys produced by this company, and as one of the early tin African-American-themed toys, it is considered an important addition to any vintage toy collection representing this genre.
Mammy shuffles along quite nicely...
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This is an incredible William Spratling necklace from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Finding one of these is really a treasure due to how rare they really are but this one is even more rare due to 18kt balls in it's center and again on a thick layer of the medallion below the balls. These have been tested to 18kt. The repousse is open back and is an attribute of it's early age and the hallmarks for high silver content. The name is for MOTH and it is stunning on with 3 draped ball chains. It has...
ANDREA FATELL
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Rare and exceptional sterling charm cuff by Frank Patania Sr. with elaborate stamping and chisel lines. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 1/8" opening, it is 2 1/8" wide and weighs 131 grams. It is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. This is a magnificent piece.
The Kura
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Oarsmen battle Tempestuous seas to carry safely home their cargo of courtly women in this vivid scene signed Hakushun dated 1932. The oars bend under the strain of the ferocious seas, the oarsmen pull with all their might. Behind bamboo curtains the young women huddle together, their courtly robes flowing about like the oceans mad waves. A very powerful scene supervised by a noble seated at the back of the small ship, witnessed by a gaggle of cormorants resting on a jagged rock cluster. The ...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful antique home made and all hand sewn Bebe silk Dress from 19th. century ...... would fit well for French or German Doll around 19 "( 49 cm ) ....... From very nice ecru silk with flowers pattern , ornate with pretty lace and light blue silk ribbon and bows at front and all around hem. Has puffed inset long sleeves , fitted waist with wider skirt . Backside little longer train in back and closure with hooks and eyes . Fine button decoration and inside fine lined w...