All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1466368 (stock #MB875)
Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Bird

This very attractive porcelain bowl was made during the second half of the 16th century, c.1570 - 1590. The outer wall is very nicely decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern featuring a bird within a floral landscape. A flower blossom within two rings decorates the inside centre. To the base is a four-character mark (not translated).

Diameter 12.5 cm. This bowl is in fine condition...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466378 (stock #1157)

Stunning French bisque girl by Steiner 0f premier model " Figure A " in most beautiful clothing and all perfect condition !!

Mademoiselle will catch your heart with here cute expression..... 24 "( 61 cm ) childlike bisque girl and with best quality of pale pressed bisque and excellent painting.

Wonderful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with little sparkle points , fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466492 (stock #1158)

Rare all perfect 16" ( 41 cm ) bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru circa 1878 .... his first model Bebe with original body based on his 1878 deposed patent

Superb rare Bebe has perfect sturdy body with wonderful modeled bisque hands and perfect head with shoulderplate ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1466650
Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964) designed this textured necklace in the 1950's. The center panel measures 1 1/4" high x 1 5/8" across. The wearable length is 17" and can be adjusted down to 15" if desired. The necklace weighs 46 grams & is in beautiful condition with a warm, aged patina. Patania's FP STERLING hallmarks are found on the back of the necklace.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1910 item #1466758 (stock #B311)
Written by the author of "The Story of Little Black Sambo", Englishwoman, Helen Bannerman's publication of "The Story of Little Black Mingo" followed shortly thereafter, this time, featuring a brave and ingenuous female heroine...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466888 (stock #1159)

Most beautiful rare to find French Premier Bebe´s by Rabery et Delphieu ..... so cute and special with her different facial expression too a classic Bebe by Rabery , has lovely quality of bisque , painting and all complete super expression so that she is a eye-catcher for each collection !!!

Rare to find facial expression Bebe wearing very beautiful ecru antique costume which emphasizes their pale expression .

Generally all perfect Premier doll by Rabery et Delphieu .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466955 (stock #1161)

Rare to find large size about 17" ( 42 cm ) German bisque Googly about circa 1910th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467000 (stock #1163)
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Most beautiful blue and ecru French Bebe one of a kind costume of silk fine ornate with french lace, lovely accessorys and trim.

One piece silk outfit looks like a jacket dress with hand ruffled and pleated ecru silk front . Both sides , the sleeves and the dress back from pretty blue silk with longer train over the skirt.

It will fit for a around 14" / 15" ( 36-38 cm )

The dress has small inset long sleeves with pleated details and lace decoration around wrist...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467007 (stock #1164)

Rare lovely all bisque Mignonette about 5,5 " ( 16 cm ) without bonnet from France at 19th. century by Maison Gaultier wearing original costume !

Cute Jester boy , has bisque socket head with pale complexion of plump round facial shape , has deep blue inset eyes with long lashes and single stroke brows ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467008 (stock #1165)

Let´s your Dreams Come True with this special rare find of smallest size 9 Bebe by Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" or " Long Face Jumeau " made in France about 1885.

A rare model which was designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her sad expression !

The size 9 is the smallest and rarest size of this wonderful dolls with his so sad facial expression !!

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467043 (stock #1166)

Lovely small size 10" ( 26 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur... from France at 19th. century with her original trousseau preserved in hisTrunk from Paris Doll Boutique " Maison Ball " in the .... Rue De Rivoli !!!!

A cute little doll which has bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely painting included deep blue glass enamel inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467049 (stock #1167)

From my personal collection a special rare all original antique early Enfantine woolen gown by " Mlle. Bereux " for Huret from around 1855 / 60 !

Exquisite two piece costume of wonderful colors like blue and green of squared cashmere wool which has generally excellent condition.

Has perfect size for Huret or Rohmer .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467117 (stock #1168)
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Most beautiful " Le Bambin " Bebe by Etienne Denamur, rare to find 14" ( 36 cm ) French Bebe which was produced for a short time and only in size 5 ...

From first period around 1889 !

" Le Bambin " Bebe was indicating for unique articulation system on her legs .

Very nice doll which has lovely creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and excellent quality of painting included stunning blue glass enamel inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467154 (stock #1169)

Lovely authentic antique all bisque Mignonette in original glas lid Presentation box with trousseau from 19th. century in France !

Cute 5" / 12 cm all bisque Mignonette has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso. Tiny deep glass sleep eyes with finest painted lashes and one piece brows. Has closed mouth with shaped lips with sweet dimple at sides ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1900 item #1467245 (stock #MB893)
Korean Monochrome Glazed Porcelain Bottle / Vase - Late Joseon Dynasty

This nicely-shaped bottle was made during the latter part of the Joseon (Choson) Dynasty (1392 - 1910), probably the 18th or 19th century. It is "heavily-potted" and coated both inside and out in a thick pale glaze. Around the foot ring there is a considerable amount of kiln grit embedded within the glaze, a feature often seen on ware of this type from this period...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1970 item #1467304 (stock #BA973)
Purchased approximately ten years ago from the Estate Sale at the Greenwich, Connecticut, home of the very prominent, American, CBS Television Personality, GAYLE KING, this nostalgic watercolor, reminiscent of times past, features a young black girl attentively and carefully canning strawberries in the kitchen.

This unsigned and undated piece of art was executed with very soft lines whereby no edge seems sharp- not the counter edge, or the lids of the jars, or the heavy black iron grates of th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1900 item #1467410 (stock #MB167)
Korean 19th Century Porcelain High-Footed Bowl in Box with Shifuku

This "heavily-potted" bowl with a high foot was made in 19th century, during the late Joseon (Choson) Dynasty (AD 1392 - 1910). It is coated all over in a pale grey glaze, that seems to have just the slightest hint of blue in places. Embedded in the glaze around the foot rim are many pieces of kiln grit.

Diameter 13 cm, height 9 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1467552 (stock #TCR8481)
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A pair of spectacular Mino Yaki Porcelain vases from the studio of famed artisan Kato Gosuke decorated with clusters of grapes under drying late summer leaves. It is 32.5 cm tall, 21 cm diameter and both are in excellent condition, enclosed in a wooden collectors box titled Mino Yaki Kabin Ittsui, Kato Gosuke Saku (Pair of Mino Yaki Vases by Kato Gosuke). Each bears a signature in overglaze on the base, along with two impressed seals. The square seal reads Kato Gosuke.
Kato Gosuke (183...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1467603 (stock #TCR8483)
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A haunting Gohon Chawan repaired with a spiderweb of silver and gold enclosed in a box titled Gohon chawan annotated by the later Edo period tea master Kawakami Ihaku II (1789-1857). It is 14 x 12.5 x 8 cm (5-1/2 x 5 x 3-1/2 inches).
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467782 (stock #1174)

At end of 19th. century a rare found form Paris Department Store " Au Bon Marche " comes this rare all original antique fife - piece French Bebe costume in Jumeau style which would fit for a French size 10 Bebe. All original preserved in Presentation .... so as it was offered to sell in this luxury Store in Paris about around 1890

Included a nice burgundy dress with belt and a pretty sleeve lose coat dress with large cape . A pair of brown socks with lovely French leather shoes...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467839 (stock #1175)
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When eyes speak for itself and it is possible to look into a doll´s soul over it .... about this very beautiful French bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau would this possible !!!

A stunning classic Bebe Jumeau with gorgeous sky blue eyes and deeply-modeled features , wonderful pale bisque and painting , original body and wig , wearing so nice winter outfit which fit perfect to her eye color !!

She is a real beauty about 20" ( 50 cm ) size 9 ....has super quality of pale bisque ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1960 item #1467857
Ritual mask with a friendly expression from the north of India, bordering Nepal.. H. 32 cm. Mid 20th century. Ex coll. Ron Mansfeld, The Netherlands. Collected in India in the 90’s.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467922 (stock #1176)

Very nice original antique small size " Guignol " Theater from France at 19th. century for your Doll display , a lovely piece and unique eye catcher for your collection !!!

We are pleased to offer one of this rare to find small size doll Theater which is all original.

Lovely antique wooden and paper mache French Guignol about 27" ( 70 cm ) total high which has a original lovely litho print at front and it would be an eye catcher for displaying your antique French or German dol...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468102 (stock #1177)

Exceptionnel luxury presense French Poupee with rare body style and shop labeled of an Doll Boutique in " Lyon " France from early 19th. century . Has all original and perfect condition with best quality of pale pressed bisque and painting . Wearing wonderful two pice muslin gown !!

If you every want a special and most elegant French Poupee this wonderfuol doll would be the right one :))

Mademoiselle is 17" ( 44 cm ) tall and has pale bisque swivel rounded head on bisque ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1468130 (stock #MB894)
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Granary Jar

This porcelain jar with cover was made during the 13th - 14th century (Song Dynasty AD 960 - 1279, Yuan Dynasty AD 1279 - 1368) and represents a granary. Both the jar and the cover have been made in a mould with the jar featuring the wall and door of the granary, the cover in the form of a tiled roof. They have been coated in a finely-crackled blueish-green qingbai glaze. Various similar examples are known although this is an unusuall...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1468131 (stock #MB895)
Rare Large Chinese Song Dynasty Stoneware Granary Jar & Cover (AD 960 -1279)

This rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a tiled roof. In addition to the applied "pie crust" and tiled roof decoration there are also incised patterns on the surface in places.

Both jar & cover are coated in a finely-crackled golden-brown glaze,...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468135 (stock #1178)

Wonderful and rare find of Jules Steiner series A Premier Bebe with lovely rounded and plump facial modeling ( called Moon Face ) !! Has best pressed bisque quality and excellent painting . Closed mouth , original body and wig , wearing original antique childlike clothing !!

This lovely girl is one of the most beautiful premier early rounded face Bebe by Steiner , has lovely pressed bisque socket head with pretty brown glass inset paper weight eyes, delicately painted lashes and bro...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1468206 (stock #MOR8494)
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A one of a kind Edo period Buddhist censer of wood carved in the shape of a Baku, a mythical creature with the ability to eat nightmares, a brass basin inserted into the back. It is 23 x 16.5 x 27 cm (9 x 6-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches) and in fine condition. There is a strip of wood embedded in the form filling a crack in the wood.
The traditional Japanese nightmare-devouring baku originates in Chinese folklore and was familiar in Japan as early as the Muromachi period (14th–15th century). A...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468252 (stock #1179)

Rare darling size 1 Bebe by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1885/88 in lovely condition ,a rare doll for resonable price because of a hard to see fine hairline at her head side . Has lovely quality of modeling with cute shy expression of lovely bisque and painting , original body in petite size and antique clothing !

9" ( 23 cm ) tiny bisque socket head Bebe has beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine lushly painted lashes , brushstroked and feathered brows and clo...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468254 (stock #1180)

Lovely find of early French doll Day-Bed of maple woode with beautiful original fittings of fine cotton curtains with silk fringes in rich decoration and matching silk bolster pillows and mattress which are so nice ornate with hand painted romantic ornaments.

From France around 1880 a richly grained wooden luxury day bed for your early small Poupee or little Bebe in your collection , very nice for your French or German doll !

The bed features superb details of craftsmanship...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1468299 (stock #Z085)
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A radical image by the outlandish Doi Goga featuring a black devil and its child. The child reaches up to the monster, while the monster seems to be giving him a raspberry, his toungue flailing in the air. Ink on paper, it has been completely restored in beige cloth border with bone rollers reflecting the original mounting. The scroll is 42 x 181 cm (16-1/2 x 71-1/4 inches) ad is in excellent condition. Doi Goga (1818-1880) was a Confucian scholar of the late Edo to Meiji periods. He was b...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1468306
Large format (dai-oban) Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Blue Parrot” by Ishikawa Toraji (1875-1964) from the series “Ten Types of Female Nudes” carved by Yamagishi Kazue and self-published by the artist in 1935. The black ink Ishikawa signature and red seal are at the lower right section of the print. Paper: 14 1/2 x 19 1/8" (plate: 11 3/4" x 14 7/8"). Very good overall condition with full margins and silver mica highlights evident. One closeup photo was taken with a flas...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468339 (stock #1181)

Lovely large paper mache egg presentation from a old collection in France , was made special for the French market at 19th. century and filled with very cute S&H 949 bisque girl and her trousseau.

It was a special easter gift for a young Lady and would preserved many years from her familie before this rare piece comes in the collection of a doll collector who keep it more as 40 years .

The rare large size paper mache egg having delicate decoration of gold paper trim and a nic...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1468415 (stock #MB897)
Japanese Oribe Seto Ware Andon-Zara Dish - Edo Period

This stoneware dish is an andon-zara (or abura-zara), an oil lamp dish. It was made in the early 19th (or possibly late 18th) century, during the Edo period (1615 - 1868). It is particularly heavily-potted and has a flat, slightly concave base. It is coated in a crackled glaze and decorated in underglaze iron-brown, the pattern featuring three stylised flowers above what may be a fence. To the top right is an area of green glaze. On the f...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1468416 (stock #MB898)
Japanese Oribe Seto Ware Andon-Zara Dish - Edo Period

This stoneware dish is an andon-zara (or abura-zara), an oil lamp dish. It was made in the early 19th (or possibly late 18th) century, during the Edo period (1615 - 1868). It is heavily-potted and has a delightful slight warp to it. It is coated in a crackled glaze and decorated in underglaze iron-brown, the pattern featuring a stylised flower, two interlocking circles above what may be a fence. To the top right is an area of green glaze....

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Contemporary item #1468456 (stock #RR08135)
Here is a striking ring with a trilliant or triangular cut synthetic alexandrite and 2 full-cut diamond accent stones. The stone is steely blue in daylight, and a pretty purple in incandescent light, with teal blue flashes; it measures 1/4” per side. Size 7-3/4, and it could be re-sized. It is marked 10k and is in excellent condition – we believe it was never worn. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away. Shipping, handling & insurance w...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468465 (stock #1184)

Loveloy preserved antique Poupee ... France around 1870/75 with original kid body , superb perfect bisque and painting and wearing two piece silk costume , original under-wearing , booties and straw bonnet . Was found in a very nice presentation box which looks original to her !

15" ( 39 cm )pretty fashion doll with very kind expression of lovely bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and excellent painting . She has wonderful blue glass enamel eyes wi...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1468521 (stock #SA003)
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A horrifying image of a ghostly apparition accompanied by a Buddhist verse engraved into this long bamboo incense container by Ishii Matetsu. It is expertly crafted. The verse reads:
Katsu!
Dokusei Dokushi Dokko Dokurai
The literal translation sounds quite cold, but in Buddhist teaching it means: We enter the world alone; we depart it alone. Do not depend upon others for your happiness, rely upon yourself and live your life in your way to the fullest. It is 48 cm (19 inches...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468532 (stock #1185)
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~ Susi and her littl Lamb ~ a very beautiful Jules Steiner Figure " C " Bebe about 16" ( 41 cm ) with lovely rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale pressed bisque quality and excellent painting . Cutest smiling expression everand original body with Steiner mark , wearing beautiful original antique costume !!

One of the most beautiful early Figure Bebe with rounded face by Steiner , has lovely pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty blue glass inset paper weight eyes, d...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468634 (stock #1186)

Pretty all original French bisque Bebe by Gaultier in rare to find factory original clothing of little walking girl called " Bebe Marcheur " , original body and lovely all complete complexion of fine bisque and painting.

13" ( 34 cm ) bisque socket head of classic Gaultier Bebe with very sweet plump cheeks and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine long painted lashes. Has fine feathered brows and closed mouth with full pale outlined and shaded lips wit...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1468648 (stock #Z047)
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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). I...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468685 (stock #1187)

A rare model designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her sad expression !

The rare doll has a hard to see very fine old hairline at head side so that it would be a chance to own one of this wonderful and rare dolls for a resonable price as what you have to pay for a perfect one !!!

28" ( 71 cm ) Bebe which has superb quality of pale bisque and painting , pressed ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1468781 (stock #OC008)
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Exquisite repairs in overlapping gold wave designs on colored lacquer drape upon the rim of this 17th century chawan tea bowl. The white clay is covered with millet colored glaze upon which have been scrawled simple designs like the character for person (hito). The bowl is 10.5 x 10 x 6 cm (4-1/4 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, in a modern kiri-wood collectors’ box.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468785 (stock #1188)

Beautiful and rare to find all original French kneeling bamboo wooden prayer chair for fashion doll or smaller Bebe suitably sized for display with poupee or smaller Bebe about around 14" to 16" .

Called " Prie - Dieu " prayer chair with original finish and bamboo style carving , has original wicker upholstery on seat and back rest . Typical short wooden legs and lovely back decoration of inset wooden cross .

Generally excellent condition with total high of 8,5" ( 22 cm )...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468786 (stock #1189)

From early 19th. century arround 1870 we could offer a near mint condition and exquisite doll´s salon set of furnishing in rare excellent condition !

A rare three piece set which included a pair of ballon-back arm chairs and a matching kanapee.

The luxury set are upholstered in lovely blue silk with luxurious button tufting . Each back are covered with blue silk silk as well . The two chairs and the sofa are bordered by her original silk and fine woolen fringe.

Has all...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468787 (stock #1190)
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Pretty French Bebe one of a kind spring costume with matching three corner antique straw bonnet... fit Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden BeBe or other wonderful French or German doll about circa 22" / 23" ( 57 - 59 cm )

The silk dress is most hand sewn of elegant ecru silk and light green , has fully embroidered upper part of light color in pretty romantic pattern !

Middle front of ruffled silk with two sides longer parts wonderful all embroidered ecru silk with romantic ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1468837
This beautifully hand forged pin was designed by Mexico City artist Matilde Poulat c. 1930-40's. The pin measures 2" X 2" & weighs 20 grams. Penny Morrill explains on p. 217 of her book MEXICAN SILVER that the horizontal "S" is the symbol of happiness & the cascabeles signify fidelity. The pin is in excellent, unpolished condition. Both the pin back & safety lock are in fine working order. Signed Matl & 925 on reverse. MATL designs are included in the permanent collection of Mexican silver at ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468859 (stock #1191)

Stunning large size about 28" ( 72 cm ) French Paris Bebe with superb and rare facial charcter features similar of the 200 series by Jumeau , has special deep modeling of lovely complexion . Has best best quality of pressed bisque and painting with lovely blue eyes .

She has pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and gorgeous large blue glass enamel inset eyes , dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Brush-stroked brows with feathered details and light pink nostrils . Close...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1469211 (stock #MB903)
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale slightly greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Around its waist are deeply incised lines for decoration and it stands on quite a sturdy foot. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary.

Height 8 cm. It is in fine condition and has no restor...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1469221 (stock #MB921)
Fine Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Musician / Entertainer

This pottery model of a musician was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and quite "heavily-potted". In places on the surface are traces of a reddish pigment. A variety of figures of this general type are well documented. They are often musicians and entertainers, and were made in a variety of sizes, the smallest being around 15cm ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469223 (stock #1195)

Most beautiful and rare to find all original early French Bebe bonnet from arround 1860/70th.

All hand made of white pique cotton generously drapped and edged with a wire brim of gathered pique with outer ruffle. Decorate all arround with narrow ruffle and a pleated row with lace deged at back.

Has lovely matching bow at head and a netting row inside the brim.

Inside lined with gauze and it would fit well for a head circumference about 12" / 13" ( 31 - 33 cm )

Wo...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469231 (stock #1196)

Beautiful rare to find all original early French kneeling wooden prayer chair from Huret era about aroound 1865 / 70 th. suitably sized for display with poupee or smaller Bebe about around 14" to 17" .

A called " Prie - Dieu " prayer chair with original black finish and hand crafted wooden cross inside the back. Has original gold painting details and pretty original blue silk upholstery on seat and hand rest .

The silk has good condition to age , note silk melting at the ha...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469293 (stock #1197)

Stunning all original French 12,5" ( 32 cm ) Enfantine Pouppe with her rich Trousseau preserved in Trunk from France around 1868 / 70 !

The small Mademoiselle has lovely pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with pretty blue inset enamel eyes with dark encircling eyeliner and finest painting of long lashes and feathered brows. Has closed mouth and pierced flat ears , lovely original blonde mohair wig with over cork pate .

She has her original V - shaped ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1469313
Here is a very pretty starburst pin/necklace, perfect for a wedding (or any other occasion!). Made from 14k gold (marked and tested), it’s set with seed pearls and an old European cut diamond in the center. It has a maker’s mark in the shape of a Maltese cross. Measuring 1-1/8”, it weighs 6g. The bail folds down nicely for when you want to wear it as a brooch. The 18” chain is gold filled, and not original to the piece. It comes in an antique dark blue velvet box, somewhat worn, but swe...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469317 (stock #1198)

Rare to find 1885th. era two piece knite costume by Maison Jumeau ... all original and in generally excellent condition for size 9 or 10 Bebe .

Not often you can find a original wool dress by Jumeau so we are thrilled that we can offer this beautiful two piece outfit , a dress with jacket all hand - knit in typical Jumeau colors.

A lovely color combination of a one piece blue dress with long arms and rounded neckline. Has nice knitted border around the dress edged and lovely re...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469318 (stock #1199)

Stunning all original French Poupee Muslin and silk evening gown for size 4 Poupee , all hand sewn and in generally excellent condition !

So beautiful and fancy .... a special luxury French bustle dress for a size 4 fashion doll suitable for 16" / 17 " , of beautiful fine white muslin ornate with light blue silk parts and wonderful rich lace decoration.

Wonderful constructed gown with long straight front which has closure with hooks and hand made loops. Concealed by little s...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469405 (stock #1200)

Stunning French Bebe by Emile Jumeau of the first period around 1878 known of " Portrait " and from the era of ~ Gold Medal ~ award at the Paris Exposition , produced only short time at this luxury type !

A Bebe with very delicate pale pressed bisque and beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing couture silk costume with bonnet !!

She has finest quality of pale pressed bisque socked head with beautiful blue glass enamel inset eyes , dark eyelin...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1469421
Meiping vase measuring 7 3/4' high, signed by Chikusai with Shimazu red crest, high relief enamel decoration of baboo trunks and leaves, with floral and foliate elements, with Gosu blue colors. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or wear (slight loss of gilding on lip). Very artful, lovely design from all sides, with especially high relief of the enamel work.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469422 (stock #1201)
Maybe you plan to create a pretty Winter-Wonderland or travel scene with your fashion dolls or small Bebes so I think I have here a very pretty treasure for you !! Rare to find early dolls carriage in very nice original condition from 19th. century !

A lovely piece to let´s your Mademoiselle travel and to hold her warm belongs a nice blue silk blanket to the carriage !

Possible French , all complete hand made and I think it is a single piece because we never saw a similar on...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469463 (stock #1202)

Lovely attic found of rare large size model of Circle / Dot market Bru Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 11 ..... enhances the very cute and stunning childlike sculpting with implied pale tongue tip , deep modeling of pale bisque, sweet dimpled chin and modeling of brows , original Bru kid body .

She is a really beauty about 27 " ( 70 cm ) .......of course has attic condition but lovely bisque from best pale quality like her painting , has pressed bisque swivel head on original ...