Description:
A black-glazed tea cup was in greasy-feel surface.
It was suffused with obvious incursions in the glaze.
The charming silver streaks were yielded under firing.

Date:Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,

Width: 9.6cm.

A COTTON-BOX IS INCLUDED.

With a simple but strong floral decoration. H. 32 cm. China, Jin dynasty ( 1115 - 1234 ). Excellent condition.

Vintage 1948 940 sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico designer and silver Maestro Hector Aguilar. Bracelet measures 1 3/8 inches wide and 6 3/4" inches long. 55 grams, 1.9oz. Signed on a back panel - HA 940 TAXCO and eagle # 9. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents, dings or repairs. A belt by Aguilar in the same swirl circle design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p...

I could hardly exaggerate my surprise when I bumped into this enamel necklace - obviously a Margot de Taxco inspired design, it is signed "VILLA", a name I have not encountered before and is not, at least to my knowledge, even mentioned in the extant literature. A combination of champleve and confetti, the enamel is masterfully done, with intense colors and the blue in particular revealing green undertones when the light falls on it on a certain angle...

A remarkable sterling bracelet with chiseling and stone inlay consisting of lapis,turquoise, ironwood,coral,onyx and mother of pearl by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez, As all his inlay pieces, the stones are beautiful and the inlay impeccable. Measuring 6 1/8" total circumference,it is 1" wide and weighs a hefty 115 grams. It is in fine condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. A treasure.

A beautiful antique Japanese bronze two handle vase with beautiful three dimensional design of birds with bamboo handles Measuring 15.5 inches tall in excellent condition.

Antique Chinese Qianlong Period, Export porcelain bowl; the exterior with Famille Rose enameled continuous scene of figures in landscape; 18th Century. Size; Diameter of this fine bowl is 5 5/8 inches. Condition Report; This item is in fine condition. Wood base is excluded.

A pair of Japanese mixed metal vases or urns beautifully decorated with dragons winding around the body of the vases with designs of clouds inlayed in gold and silver metal with elephant head handles inset with gold metal eyes. Measuring approx. 5.5 inches tall in good antique condition. A fine pair of the finest quality would enhance any collection.

A charming oil on copper panel of young street boys playing dice with a dog and another eating scraps. Measuring 8x10 inches framed in a quality antique frame 13 x 14 overall size. A charming painting would enhance any collection.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 19th/20th c., of cylinder form, decorated with figural and bird design surrounded by floral motifs, height 4 5/8 in., drilled and mounted with a gilt bronze tripod base and cover as a lamp. Provenance: Estate of Margaret Winling Gulotta (1928-2007), New Orleans, LA.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 19th/20th c., of baluster form applied around the high shoulder with gilt dragons, figural and floral design to the side. Size; Height of this item is 7 1/8 inches, in good condition.. Provenance: Estate of Margaret Winling Gulotta (1928-2007), New Orleans, LA. Wood base excluded.

Alongside Sigi Pineda and Enrique Ledesma Erika Hult de Corral is one of my favorite modernist jewelry designers - her work is imaginative, never fails to surprise and and her genuine creativity results in unfailingly impressive pieces without having to resort to fussy design. Her creations do not come up very often yet she obviously has a rather loyal following that appreciates her aesthetic and seeks after her jewelry...

William F. Walter (American, 1904-1977)

Bridge in Washington

Oil on canvas, signed.

Painting size: 20” x 24” Frame size: 27.75” x 31.5”

A Washington, DC native, Walter was a respected designer, cartoonist, teacher and painter during his lifetime. After completing his studies at the Corcoran School of Art, he continued his training under the instruction of Charles Hawthorne, W. Lester Stevens, Richard Meryman and B...

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...

Original oil Marko Stupar modernist portrait of a woman colorful beautiful painting measuring 11 x 14 framed in a beautiful quality gallery frame overall size 14 x 16 a quality painting would enhance any collection.

Biography

Born in 1936 in Yugoslavia, Stupar chose France as his permanent home in 1964 after completing his studies at the Beaux-Arts of Belgrade. Today we find that the art of Marko Stupar is totally integrated into the School of Paris...

A beautiful antique Indian statue of a Hindu female deity standing approx. 14 inches tall finest details patina and form. A beautiful piece would enhance any collection.

This magnificent clamper bracelet weighs a hefty 74 grams with the size being 4 inches long to the face front. The back tapers off to 1 1/8in. It bares a JC early hallmark as pictured. No dents or damage but there is some glare in the pictures. A beautiful example and worthy of all Mexican Silver clamper collectors.

Absolutely stunning is this old before 1948 Mexico Silver necklace. The stones are a deep purple amethyst with milky streaks. There are repousse balls disbursed through out on the links and the pectoral. The entire piece is hand chased defining the design. The silver drop is 3.5in. across by 3in. tall. The weight is 64 grams heavy with the silver drop being quite thick. No dents or cracks or damage of any kind. This is collector quality and a very rare design just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Description:
A Jianyang hares-fur bowl was in decent conical shape and was in good size.
It obtained all the characteristics for verification.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,

Width: 15.6cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

H. 23 cm , slight discoloring on the shoulder due to the firing process. Excellent condition.

Vintage 1920-30's very fine hand carved Mexican green onyx and sterling silver pin designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. 2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful original condition. No chips or cracks. Pin back works perfectly. Signed on back MEXICAN SILVER with the Davis conjoined FD hallmark.

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Red Barn in Early Autumn. Oil on canvas. Circa 1960. Canvas Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Estate stamped signature in the lower right and on the reverse with the estate stamp. Excellent condition and recently professionally cleaned. Offered in a contemporary carved and gilded Arts and Crafts style frame...

11 3/4" high late Meiji period (19th century) Japanese silver wire cloisonne bottle form vase with flaring mouth superbly decorated around the circumference at the base of the neck with a ferocious flaming three-clawed dragon with gaping mouth set against a red background. Flowering plants and a single butterfly decorate the bulbous bottom. Copper rims are at the mouth and base. The traditional blue counter-enamel is in the interior...

Depicting one of the 24 Tirthankaras, the saints of Jainism, surrounded by 13 figures seated in meditation. Finely cast and engraved. Nice wear due to puna worship. South India, 17th/18th century. H. 36 cm (15 inches) Provenance: private collection Belgium.

New England Federal bow-front chest with strongly figured tiger maple drawer fronts. Circa 1810-1820. Probably Massachusetts origin. Dimensions: 41.25 inches wide (40 inch case) x 21 inches deep x 35.25 inches high. This Hepplewhite maple chest has four graduated drawers veneered in tiger maple, and retaining the original stamped brass oval pulls with eagle motifs. The case stands on high French feet with an unusual carved embellishment near the base...

Very well crafted Chinese Cinnabar snuff bottle, Depicting floral and bird design on each side, surrounded by floral design, Mid-Qing Dynasty, With etched Qianlong mark on base. Size; Height of snuff bottle is 2 3/8 inches with diameter of 3.5 inches in excellent condition.

This is an old pre-1948 repousse necklace with great depth and dimension. The drop makes it's presence known but is still a size that can go to the board room with ease. The drop is 3in. across and 1.5in...

Description:

A black-glazed Jianyang tea cup was in rarely-seen silver-spots effects in the glaze.
The tea bowl was in oval shape with inverted mouth rim.
It was applied on the surface with dark brown, appearing black glaze on the surface.
The dense slip stopped evenly above the foot ring.
Slightly iridescent and brownish, the silver streaks embellished the glaze with metal-sheen-feel reflection.
It was a characteristic skill in that periods for Jianyang wares. Some n...

Ruth Killick Morley  (American, b.1888)

Standing Nude

A Bronze Figure, signed

Height: 16.5”

Born in England in 1888, Morley settled in New York and was a sculptor, craftsperson and teacher. She was a member of the Allied Artists of America and exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She is listed in Falk, Who Was Who in American Art.

H. 28 cm. Good condition. From an Indonesian-Dutch private collection. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting of birches in autumn. Oil on canvas. Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Circa 1960s. Bearing the stamp of the artist's estate in the lower right and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #314. In this painting, Thomas Curtin has captured the glory of a sunny autumnal day, where sunlight glints from the curling bark of a stand of white birch trees and contrasts with the bright oranges and yellows of Vermont sugar maples. Excellent conditio...

Koi fish is a motif automatically associated with Margot de Taxco in Mexican silver jewelry - the Grande Dame's love for Japanese art provided inspiration for many of her designs and those who either worked with her or simply emulated her creations helped the influence live on even after she stopped being active. The bracelet at hand is a rare find - not only because it's not repousse but consists of links carefully cut out of thick silver sheet but also because the fish are inlaid with shimm...

Rare enameled paktong ('baitong') covered bowl on stand. Decorated in a muted lapis lazuli blue enamel within recessed lotus and vine motif and rim with key border on the bowl with bail handles; also on the cover centering a stylized Shou character roundel surrounded by five evenly arranged bats; and the base with a border of lotus leaves atop shaped skirt raised on cabriole legs on openwork foot suggestive of a coin, or 'cash' (together with the bowl hinting of a "hundred treasures" motif.) Oth...

Signed HMM this lovely 3in. across and 2.5in. tall drop shows off 4 gem quality moonstones. The design is solid with detail being hand chased on thick silver. In one pix the camera flash only hits 2 of the moonstones but they all glow with a gorgeous blue. It boasts a 16in. wearable and is much more than pretty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Chinese carved jade model of a bangle bracelet. Size; Diameter of the bracelet is 3 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.

Chinese carved jade model of a brilliant green chloromelonite jadeite oval plaque, with qilin beneath pine, and verso with phoenix and flowering branch motifs (possibly color enhanced but not tested). Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 3/4 inches with the height of 3 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.

We can't resist these handsome rollback style chairs and never hesitate to buy them alone or in pairs. The perfect spot to enjoy a good book, movie or conversation. Classic, masculine lines, circa 1940's. Dimensions: 39"L x 38"W x 32"H, seat depth 23", seat width 19"

These are the Rolls Royce of our collection. Excellent overall condition, some minor scuffing, all original leather. Circa 1940's, it is very rare to find a pair in such amazing shape for the age. Both chairs sit beautifully and have strong personality. Dimensions: 36"L, 36"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 19" seat width

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) winter landscape of a Vermont farm. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960s. Size: 10 inches x 14 inches. Estate stamped in lower left and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #281. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in a vintage gilt, plein air frame. In this small gem, Thomas Curtin has rendered a farm in winter, illuminated by the golden light of a late afternoon sun, set against an imposing backdrop of the snow-covered Green Mou...

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) landscape painting of a Red House in autumn. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Signed by the artist in the lower left and marked on the reverse with the Estate stamp of Thomas R. Curtin, together with the estate inventory #149. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in an antique 19th century gilded frame. Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He studied at the prestigious National Academy of Design and Ar...

A fine Meiji era cloisonne vase with decoration of colorful chidori flying over young bamboo all over an even mauve-violet background. The chidori with black, dark orange, light gray blue, and white details. The bamboo with green and some yellow details. A fine border appears along the rim and the foot. Condition is good. A slight scratch here and a light rub there. One longer light scratch runs irregularly from the feet of the highest bird to aft and slightly below the last bird in the leading ...

Dark Cognac to Chocolate brown depending on the light, these three slopeback French leather club chairs have fixed cushions. A light, comfortable seat with original leather. Some crazing on the arms, consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition. Rare to find a set of three matching chairs, but this set can be broken up & purchased as a single or a pair. Dimensions: 32"L x 31"W x 33"H, seat depth 22", seat width 19"

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting - Covered Bridge, Waterville, Vermont. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Estate stamped lower right and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #084. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in an antique lemon gold frame. On the verso is a descriptive Clarke Galleries 1991 Summer Exhibition label, which is signed by Jack Curtin, Executor of the Estate of Thomas R. Curtin. In this birds-eye view ...

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) "Mt. Mansfield View", oil on canvas board, circa 1965, 12 inches x 16 inches. Estate stamped lower left and on reverse, together with estate inventory #127. In this panoramic landscape painting, Thomas Curtin has rendered a view of Mount Mansfield in the distance, silhouetted against a sky filled with cumulus clouds highlighted in pink by a setting sun. A shady brook meanders its way through a valley, drawing the observer's eye to the mountain beyond. T...

Matching the set of sterling cufflinks that are also currently available in my inventory, a Margot de Taxco equestrian brooch in superb repousse with depth enhanced by gorgeous patina and Margot's signature quality in the design's execution. It measures 2 1/4" wide by 1" tall and weighs 12.1 grams. Fully signed with her name, a not so well stamped Eagle mark (should be Eagle 16) as well as with des. no 5160 the brooch dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition.

Here is a hard-to-find Billiken stick pin! Billiken was patented in 1908 by Florence Pretz, in Kansas City, MO. She designated him “the god of things as they ought to be” – what a fantastic conceit! Paye & Baker, of Attleboro, MA were given exclusive rights to make Billikens in silver and gold (see “Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd ed, by Christie Romero. Every time I saw Christie she was wearing a gold Billiken necklace). He measures 9/16 x 3/8 x 2-1/4" long, and weighs 1.2g. On the back he is m...

China, 19th century. Dimensions 46,5 x 31,5 cm. Condition: a few minor chips to the enamel, a small hole in the footrim. Attractive piece with unusual color scheme.

A rare Bronze Ding or food offering container with domed cover and looped handles (when inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish) Age. Qin Dynasty (First Emperor) 221-206BC Size: H.17.2cm. W. 22cm. Condition: No repairs. All original. A small dent on the lid.

For the lovers of vintage Mexican silver jewelry who are also lovers of equines, a gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco sterling repousse cufflinks in the shape of a horse head. I find the animal's portrait majestic - the way it holds its head allows its strength and beauty to come out in the best possible way. Each cufflink is 1 1/8" tall by 7/8" wide and the set weighs 10.8 grams. It is fully signed with Margot's name as well as with a badly stamped Eagle mark and des. no 5160. Dating in the 1950s...

Description:

A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.

Date: Jin Dynasty. 1115-1234
...

Nailed head, classic 1930's styling, all original leather. This is the type of club chairs that are often copied, but seldom do they capture the patina and charm of the real thing. Good overall condition for the age. Dimensions: 32"L x 33"W x 34"H x 23" seat depth, 17" seat width

A spectacular set of bira-bira-kanzashi hair pins in the form of cranes among blossoming plum and pine formed of silver which come enclosed in a custom made silk-lined wooden box. Two are 13 inches (33 cm) long, the other is 9 inches (23 cm) long and all are in fine condition. According to a label inside the box they are from Akita City in Northern Japan, sold by Takeyaso Hon-ten. The box is 15 x 17 x 5 inches (38 x 43 x 13 cm). I do have more images if someone is interested.

An interesting mask with European features. Dayak, Borneo, early 20th century. H. 23 cm, W. 31 cm. H. including stand 38 cm. This mask and the rest of the collection Da Silva was auctioned at Christie's Amsterdam in 2001. Catalogue is included.

H. 33 cm. Excellent wear and patina. A typical feature of the Arakan Buddhas are the ornamental 'wings'. From a Dutch private collection.

The library classic style... the wing-back chair. Much sought after, increasingly rare, this pair is in good condition with original mohair cushions. These chairs are sure to be favorites in any setting. Dimensions: 31"L x 36"W x 34"H x 22" seat depth x 19"

This quintessential mustache back French club chair completes any room with its classic lines and solid style. Boasting all-original leather, it is in excellent overall condition. It sits exactly as you hope it might, deep & comfortable, but not too soft. Dimensions: 33"L x 38"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 21" seat width

We love these! Gorgeous French club chairs with stunning medallion nail patterns & curved "corbeille" backs. Small in stature but comfortable even for a 6 ft 2 in tall guy like William. Refurbished seats and fronts, this charming pair is originally from the 1930's. Dimensions: 27"L x 27"W x 28"H x 22" seat depth, 22" seat width

This is design 5580A by Margot de Taxco. It is an excellent example of how Margot worked her designs into more function than any other Maestro of the Spratling Era. The drop unhooks and turns into a brooch that is 1.75 in. long. The links have heft and dimension as they are .25 x.25in. boxed shape repousse with hand made bead ornamentation. The weight is a generous 50 grams of repousse. The wearable length is about 16in. with a curve at the drop that makes it hard to be exact. The presence is st...

Bordeaux Arche Lounge French Club Chairs. This is a sumptuous, Rich Dark Chocolate pair of chairs with all original leather. They are in excellent shape overall, there are some wrinkles here and there but their styling and presence lends itself to a multitude of interiors. With their graceful, clean lines they measure 35"deep, 34"wide, 30"high, with a seat depth of 22" and a seat width of 19"

This is what we call a Parisian Apartment pair. The are small enough to fit in a studio, but have the presence to fill a room. This pair features original back leather with restored arms and seat that are wonderfully color-matched. They have sort of a Mid-Century appeal but remain grounded in the classic French Club Chair lines . They are a sassy little pair with a warm cognac glow. Dimensions: 31"L x 33"W x 34"H x 20" seat depth, 18" seat width