Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture, with a lesser classification of Shiraishi, the city where the artisan is located. The artisan is Ougura Katsushi, who was born on November 22nd, 1947 (Showa 22.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 24". This is an example of kokeshi made at Akiu Onsen (Akiu Hot Spring) in Miyagi Prefecture. It is one of the older kokeshi-making sites in Tohoku (NE Japan.) It is a large doll, standing 2 feet high! The artisan was Satou Noboru, who was born on June 10th, 1932 (Showa 17.) It is not dated, but was most likely made in the late 1970's...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 9.25". This is an example of the "Tougatta-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Yuda Sadao. It is not dated, but most likely made in the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.5". This is an example of "Yamagata-kei" tradition of Yamagata Prefecture. The artisan was Okazaki Shouichi, who was born in Showa 3 (1928) and passed away at the age of 67 on April 15th, 1995 (Heisei 7.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 9.75". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Takahashi Teruyuki, who was born on January 13th, Showa 15 (1930.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story of "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 8.25". This is an example of "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. It is signed "Tatsuko", the artisan (Ms. [rare in the mostly male world of kokeshi artisans]) Takahashi Tatsuko. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12.4". This is an example of "Yamagata-kei" tradition of Yamagata Prefecture. It was commissioned as a commemorative item and is signed on the back as follows (in Japanese):“38th Tohoku Regional High School Baseball Tournament. Heisei 3 [1991], June 6th. Yamagata-ken High School Baseball Association”The artisan is Umeki Shuuichi, who was born on March 18th, 1929 (Showa 4)...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Ishikawa Tokujirou, and is signed that he made it at the age of 69 years old. I have been unable to find his birth record, but believe this kokeshi to have been made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 11.75". This kokeshi is signed "Matsuzuru-saku" (made by Matsuzuru), but little else is known about is origin. The style could be from either Miyagi or Yamagata Prefectures (my guess is Yamagata.) It was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, whcih is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12". This is an example of "Tougatta-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Satou Katsuyou, who was born on April 24th, 1944 (Showa 19.) It is not dated, but was most likely made within the last 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 6.5". This is an example of "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Oonuma Hideo, who was born on february 17th, 1930 (Showa 5.) It is not dated, but was most likely made in the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi,please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero website.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.25". This is an example of "Kijiyama-kei" tradition of Akita Prefecture. The artisan is Onodera Masatoku who was born on June 13th, 1958 (Showa 23). For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 4.25". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Niiyama Manabu, who was born on October 13th, 1930 (Showa 5). It is not dated, but was most likely made within the past 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 4.25". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Niiyama Manabu, who was born on October 13th, 1930 (Showa 5.) It is not dated, but was most likely made within the last 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through out Trocadero homepage.

We learn how people lived in the Edo period (1603-1867) from the dolls (ningyo) that were left to us today. They are called Fuuzoku (customs and manners) ningyo or Ukiyo (floating world) ningyo. There are basically two types of dolls of young men among them.

Wakashu ningyo is one of them. Wakashu was used to refer to young men who had yet to experience the ceremonial rite of passage of becoming a man, commonly at the age of 12 in the old time...

Description: A brushpot was uniquely made from old wood root. In natural form, the twisted wood root was skillfully cut, shaped and formed as a scholar utensil with real Zen atmosphere. Date: Late 19th century. Height:13cm

What a fun pin! Dorothy Bauer has a great sense of humor which is expressed in many of her charming creations. This brooch is very three dimensional. The ball of rhinestone "ice cream" is 3/4" from front to back and forms one half of a sphere. The brooch is 3" long and 1 1/2" wide. Great piece for the summer season!

Nishiura Studio Chocolate Pot with Egrets & Iris Signed, circa 1910

The chocolate pot is 8.5 inches (21 cm) tall, and 5.25 inches (13 cm) in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, except chip at the lid's inner rim and a hairline glaze crack that did not go through at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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This gorgeous DeLillo set was designed by DeLillo's partner, Robert Clark, head designer for Miriam Haskell until the late 1960's when he joined DeLillo in creating some of the most exclusive and elegant costume jewelry of that time. Many pieces were made to order and all contined only finest materials and were hand crafted. This necklace, bracelet and earrings are of glass and heavy gold plate. We purchased this set from Mr. DeLillo's and Mr. Clark's personal collection...

White cranes soar from the black water of a lake tucked in the shadow of orange hills on this lovely mid 20th century scroll enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box by Takazaki Ko (b. 1910). Extremely delicate yellow trees reflect off the dark surface of the lake, contrasting with the thick ranks of orange marching up the hillside. Painted in the audacious style of Banka, the painting retains a quiet charm in the singular movement of the graceful birds...

Sold. Interesting Sterling Silver Coiled Cobra Ring marked W Superimposed S or $ sign in Half Circle and other obliterated marks. Has some age as the eye area's lines are a bit softened from age. Presently @ 7.5 yet your jeweler could resize. North to South 1 5/8" and no issues.
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Description: An Incense box with beautiful dark brown patination was made of bamboo section. A palmful small piece which had been used for keeping incense powder now can also be used as an ideal holder for your precious stones. Date: Late 19th century. Material: Bamboo. Width: 5.3cm Height: 3.5cm

Wonderful Dorothy Bauer brooch! This little turtle has personality!. Beautiful prong set blue and green rhinestones making a charming design on the turtle's back. The brooch is very three dimenional being 1 1/8" thick from top of shell down. He is 2 3/4" nose to tail and 1 1/2" flipper to flipper.

Description: An archaic bronze water dropper in a calf's figure was vividly made in Ming dynasty. Ingeniously designed with three holes. the scholars would immerse the bronze calf into the water basin, then held one of the holes until dropping water from the calf's mouth-a syphonic effects. She was beautifully decorated with parcel gilt...

Biblical Fire

byLeonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932)

Oil on masonite, signed lower left and titled on reverse.

Please note:This item is not currently on view in our gallery. If you would like to see it, please call at least 48 hours in advance.

While Nierman showed a great interest in art from a young age, his university degree was in Physics and Mathematics...

Pair of Famille Rose Bamboo & Flower Bowls Marked with Republic Seal, circa 1940's

The bowls are 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall, and 5.1 inches (13 cm) in diameter.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except manufacture defect of polished surface at one area that used to have chirography (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of Famille Rose Bamboo & Flower Bowls Marked with Republic Seal, circa 1940's

The bowls are 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall, and 5.1 inches (13 cm) in diameter.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except manufacture defect of polished surface at one area that used to have chirography (as seen in the photos).

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A superb modernist design 970 silver belt buckle by Antonio Pineda. Sleek and sophisticated, there is a slight gold wash on the triangular shaped center piece and a line and dot of black enamel. It measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/8" at the widest part. The weight is 33 grams and it is signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Very 1950's and very wonderful.

Description: A set of straw glazed QingBai cup and stand was preserved well. The cup was in six petals' floral shape and was crackled beautifully. The stand was in perfect condition with obvious excavation evidences. They were not an original set but were originated from the same date and were perfectly matched. Date: Song Dynasty (12th century) Set Height: 7cm, Cup Height: 4cm Width: 8.8cm, Stand Height: 4cm Width: 9cm

Just for Susan a special client, these 14K gold, pearl, sapphire earrings were created in a USA studio by and signed MIMI DEE 14K.
Image Design Content Concept Owned by Mimi Dee

A Victorian White Metal and Glass Centerpiece with a Fan Pattern in the Glass. Late Victorian. Dimensions; 18" wide x 4.25" deep x 6" high. Excellent condition.

Description: It is a gilt-silver hat finial of an official of Qing dynasty. In Qing dynasty, the official uniform was strictly regulated including the hat decoration. Hat finial was categorized formally from Younzhen reign(17th century) as 9 classes. Gold tip(gilt) the sixth category were used by officials like county administrators. This tip was decorated with three bats (means well-being in Chinese pronunciation) amid swirling cloud and ru-yi motifs in open work surrounding the golden ball....

Japanese TAISHO Period carved wooden RANMA of dragon. The dragon is beautifully carved in high relief and with great detail. The back of the RANMA is also carved and has a rectangular placard with the inscription: TOKYO SHINTOMI-CHO, CHOUKOKU NIN, TAISHO SAN NEN NI GATSU, GOTO SUKEYOSHI, which translated means, Shintomi Town of Tokyo, presently the Ginza area of Tokyo, February of the 3rd year of Taisho (1915), carved by Goto, Sukeyoshi. The RANMA measures about 79" long, 12" tall and 6" thick.

At first glance this appears to simply be a large image of a burning tree, however, look again and find the tree like figure is in the from of two entwined lovers, flames leaping from their impassioned bodies. This was likely made as an exhibition work, as it certainly would be difficult to fit into even a large Japanese home. The piece is signed Yoneda Mio, (Yoneda Mionosuke), and likely dates from the 1930s. The canvas measures 49 x 61-1/2 inches (124 x 156 cm) the frame 52-1/2 by 65 inches...

SOLD, thank you! Light as a feather and light travels through these Vintage Brilliant Antique red faceted beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone test, ranging 8 to 9 mm and contemporary 18K Fine Gold Closure. For another similar piece, please visit www.mimideeartwear.com then search: #467225

Lush Delish Pink Peach like & Faceted Green Cultured High Luster/ Nacre camera shy Pearl knotted Bracelet Earring set with 22K Gold on Sterling mountings. Should be listed in Popular Collectibles or Home Decor catalog; although Mimi 'designed', hand knotted and assembled it, she did not fabricate it's components, as Mother Nature did that to the prls and someone else fabricated the mountings. Still no other set like this will be made by Ms Dee. 8" inside but can be hooked for shorter fit, ea...

Description: With at least 400 years' enduring age, this brushpot reflected the beautiful patination of restrained dark brownish luster. Huanghuali wood had always been a prestigious material used by noble people in Ming and Qing dynasty. This brushpot was made of Huanghuali in a plain and elegant shape. The removable board underneath was preserved as an original piece instead of a replaced one and covered the entire bottom as a typical style of Ming dynasty. The inner surface of the pot was...

Mystery maker reward solved - see below. From the Boston area Arts Crafts to Modernist jewelry making art illustrator community, this hand wrought chased moss agate odd eye pin brooch stamped: A.C.K. Sterling.
2 X 1 1/2
Weighs 1/2 Oz or 15 grams.
Moss agate is 28 X 32mm. Art Crafts to Mid Century styling. A bit of artist info will accompany this very vintage no issues studio piece.

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A Victorian Good Luck sterling horseshoe pin circa 1880s. This vintage Victorian piece of sterling silver sporting jewellery measures 1" x 1-1/8", it closes with a c-clasp and it is of typical late 19th century hollow construction and it has a finely detailed relief design on the front. It is unmarked, not uncommon on Victorian pieces of this period, but it tests as sterling grade silver. This item is in excellent antique condition with no dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or...

This stately, titled, English Staffordshire figure of a seated Uncle Tom and Little Eva was produced circa 1855. Inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1853 publication of her controversial “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, the figure depicts the gentle Uncle Tom bouncing his little mistress, Miss Eva, on his knee.

The figure is decorated in underglaze black, measures 9 inches high, and is in perfect condition with the exception of expected and appropriate superficial crackling to the glaze, and a ...

A Pair of S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Tripod Casters for Salt and Pepper, of a Baluster Shape and with a Floral Repousse and Chased Pattern. Dimension, 5.5", weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Small monogram.From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.

Measuring 4 3/4 inches high, this pre-World War II, Austrian-made, metal ashtray features a very intriguing, slouching, black nodder figure smoking a cigar!

In wonderful, working condition, the black man's head is attached to his body via the original, flexible, metal rod which allows the head to bob back and forth when jiggled.

Marked on the base of the ashtray "Made in Austria". Paint loss as seen in photos with no repairs or repainting!

An interesting character!

A rare and spectacular mid-century modern sterling pin by Carmen Beckmann. The center features 2 Mexican jelly opals and green stones that I believe are tourmaline. The stones are bezel set and the color combination is striking. The irregular shapes of the green stones and the varied lengths of the jutting silver spokes make this design fascinating. It is unique down to the clasp which is a simple "C" clasp with an interlocking safety catch that slides up to hold the pin securely in place. The m...

Offered for sale is a rare, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe that is dated 1891 on the inside of the collar. This hand-blown glass globe sports an interior that is painted red! This is a feature I have never before seen, and this globe may have been so colored as a "special option" for its original owner.

The chains belonging to this 21" tall showglobe do not have the original central hook attachment. The hook that is currently attached to the chains is quite sturdy and...

Walter Harrowing (British, worked 1865-1904)

Chestnut Hunter in a Stable

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1877”.

There is no known exhibition record of Harrowing’s work and little is known of his background other than that he is noted for his portraits of horses and dogs, particularly beagles, hunters, brood mares and coach horses. He is also known to have painted still lifes of game as well as various other farm animals. He is listed in The Dictionary of Briti...

106 graduated cultured pearls measuring from 3 mm to 6 3/4 mm make up this 19" long strand that's been capped off with a delicate silver clasp. The strand is newly restrung and dates from the 1950's or 60's. The pearls are well-matched and have a luminous luster.

Makuzu Kozan Studio Celadon Chirography Vase Signed, circa 1920

The vase is 9 inches (23 cm) tall, and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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Description: A Yaozhou bowl in conical shape was kept in perfect condition. The olive-green glaze is beautiful. Even though it was in plain style without any motifs, the typical Song mood was still exemplified. Date: Song dynasty. Width: 9.9cm Height: 4.1cm Condition: perfect.

Festive red paper lanterns parade in a sea of mist across this elegant 20th century scroll by Hayashi Bunto (1886-1966) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. A wonderful summer-time scene reminding one of all the matsuri-festivals dominating the nights of this season. The silk scene is bordered in blue ending with bone rollers trimmed with gold. The scroll is 22 by 52 inches (56 x 132 cm) and is in fine condition. Bunto studied painting under Yamamoto Shunkyo, and became a ...

A giant mingei carved mask of an oni (demon) embodying the indefinable sense of madness particular to Japanese Demon images. The face has a mysterious mixture of sadness and evil not duplicated in any other culture, a truly pitiable character. The mask, carved from a single block of wood, is just over 2 feet (66 cm) tall and in fine condition.

Museum quality sterling and Burnham turquoise nugget belt buckle by Frank Patania Sr., c. 1940. Frank Patania Sr.(1899-1964)was 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. This beautiful belt buckle measures 3" by 1" and is in fine original condition.It weighs 42 grams. Signed for Frank Patania Sr. as shown. Spectacular craftsmanship and materials.

A spectacular sterling necklace with cobalt blue glass stones by Margot De Taxco. One of her best and most recognized designs, this necklace measures 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide. Beautiful original condition, it is signed for Margot as shown. Featured in several books with sections on Mexican jewelry.

Description: An ivory toggle was in beautiful patina. The honey-brown coloured surface was spread with numerous crack lines which was due to hundreds of years of enduring age. Date: Ming Dynasty (15-16th century) Length: 5.2cm Width: 3.3cm Depth: 0.8cm.

Description: A pair of peaches with branches and leaves was sculpted vividly by a small block of ivory. Survived almost perfectly after hundreds of years, this toggle still can be used as a beautiful pendant. Date: Qing Dynasty (18th Century) Length: 4.0cm Height: 2.0cm Depth: 1.4cm

A happy Berry Chased Leaf Bell w Clapper Motif Articulated Pin Brooch for this Taxco Silvermith marked: DG Taxco Sterling & assay #3 mark. 1 1/2" across X 1 1/4" north to south. Many decades of rich darkening in the crevices as it should be. SOLD no price no info

Derogatorily entitled "Uncle Sam's Big Show Jackie 'COON' Acrobats", this exceedingly rare, early 1920's toy was manufactured by the National Toy Mfg. Company, 1345 West 21st, Chicago.

Included are the original box, as well as the original paper instruction booklet that depicts the "thousands of tricks" the wooden acrobats can perform!

The set of 5 black character acrobats have detachable arms and legs with lithographed paper faces and clothing. All body parts have either notched edges or ...

This extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920's, vintage Americana Folk Art, BLACK MINSTREL SHOW Banjo & Case is a Black Memorabilia collector's dream!

Seldom found on today's Black Americana market, this piece comes out of a Chicago estate and was said to have been used in Chicago area Black Minstrel Shows.

The FOLK ART quality painting to this authentic banjo is wonderful, with little paint wear, and it depicts a smiling, pig-tailed, black man playing the very same model banjo! The name, "JoJo" i...

Description: A beautiful toggle was made of ivory. The brownish and crackled surface was reflected with the old age. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th century) Width: 4.0cm Depth: 1.5cm

Description: The story of Bu-Dai monk was originated from Five Dynasties(10th centuries) when the raging wars between different countries put people's lives in jeopardy. The unfortunate miseries forced people to pursue the religious and spiritual comfort. A happy go lucky monk went to the markets and streets everyday soliciting alms for favorable karma. Dressed raggedly with a bag(Bu-Dai), he laughed all the time without any complaining and bore no grudges to anyone who had loathed him. One day...

Measuring 6 inches high, this highly sought after Black wax figure which is mounted on its original wooden platform, is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs. Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father who also sculpted in wax, crafted a variety of wax...