AUCTIONS (2)
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
Archives (12594)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940
item #1147690
(stock #ZT176)
Stunning old Tibetan necklace...the Gau is over 3.75 inches long. The entire necklace is 27 inches long. Large red coral beads with silver separators the necklace is held together with silver wire. Gorgeous as a display piece or a piece of Jewelry.
Himalaya Primitive
Sold
Sold
Important sizes (H 31 cm and 5cm thickness, 500gr weight) , nice encrusted patina with important signs of use. Presented on an iron stand.
Further information on request
The Kura
Sold
Sold
Copper green and dark iron decorate the pale glazed sides of this exquisite box dating from the early Edo period (17th century) wrapped in a silk lined sarasa bag and enclosed in a black lacquered wood box. It is 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) square, roughly 3 inches (7 cm) tall and in overall fine condition.
This pair of very stylish 18Kt yellow and white gold flower earrings are set with two brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.25Ct. The earrings have leaver backs, and the diameter is 12 millimeter (just under ½”).
Celadon Art Gallery
Sold
Sold
Fine yuan longquan celadon jar decorated with impressive two dragon.
Yuan Dynasty
D=9 cm H= 7cm
Excellent condition, a tiny frit on the base and crazying glaze.
Spoils of Time
Sold
Sold
A pair of Japanese Edo Period Ko-Imari porcelain choko. Polychrome enamel decoration of chrysanthemums and Paulownia. Buff tone along the rims. Fuku marks centered inside the foot rims. Diameter almost 3 3/4 inches (9.525 cm). Height 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm). At least early 19th century. Good condition.
Himalaya Primitive
Sold
Sold
A very fines standing protector figure , the hands are joined in the namaste gesture, some watering erosion on the back , indicating a great age, but fine condition , H 33 cm
JJ Oriental
Sold
Sold
A necklace of 26 large Tibetan turquoise beads ranging in color from delicate greenish-blue hues to a vibrant turquoise blue separated by silver rings. Each bead has its own attractive matrix and nice patina from years of wearing. The necklace was bought together with the two glass dZi beads and two red coral beads in Lhasa, Tibet. It was restrung again recently to give it strength.
Period: 19th Century...
Period: 19th Century...
Abacus Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A blue & white bowl, decorated outside with Lotus among water weeds and inside the center with a conch medallion within double circle. It's kind a typical motif of late 15th to early 16th century Mingyao ware or late Chenghua to Hongzhi period. Condition is good excepted one tiny flake chip to the rim and a bit warped, no crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 15 cm.
Herend porcelain three-piece tea set, hand painted in the popular Rothschild bird pattern. 20th century. Size of teapot: 5.75 inches ht. x 9 inches across spout x 5.25 inches diameter. Excellent condition, with no damage or repairs. #665/RO, 1603/RO, 1642/RO. A wonderful set consisting of a globular teapot with bud finial to cover and tendril handle; covered sugar bowl with bud finial; and milk jug with tendril handle.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR
item #1181129
(stock #P900)
This dessert dish is in a pattern well known as Chamberlain Worcester's "Dragon In Compartment" or "Bengal Tyger" and is in excellent condition. 8 1/2" in diameter c1800.
Condition: excellent
Depicting saints or deities. H. 20 cm. Expected age wear, one figure is lacking its hands. Mounted on custom made stands. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR
item #1181056
(stock #SR8120)
c.1820, 5 1/4" height. Condition: excellent
Abacus Asian Art
Sold
Sold
Elegant shaped of grayish white ewer, decorated with two handles attaches to the shoulder. Condition is near perfect except very tiny flake chip to the tip of the spout, no crack and free from restoration. Southern Song dynasty Xichun ware, Guandong province. High: 18.5cm.
The Kura
Sold
Sold
An unusual modern art vase in robbins-egg-blue dating circa 1970 enclosed in the original signed wooden box by Kyoto artist Kumakura Junkichi (1920-1985).. The blue metallic glaze flows down the sides leaving a distinct pattern in the smooth surface, collecting in oil drop pools around the thickened base. Notches cut in the surface are turned out at various points to allow the insertion of flowers and twigs on all surfaces...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco cigarette case in sterling silver and two tone 14 kt. gold. Age: dated 1928. Size: 4 1/2 inches x 3 1/8 inches. 4.75 troy ounces weight. Gilt interior. Great for business cards. Good condition, minor scratches.
Hu's Collection
Sold
Sold
Description:
A charming ivory lady was preserved in nice patina.
In perfect condition, this ivory piece was believed as a Chinese doctor's assistant when in medical practice for female patients.
Date: late 19 Century.
Length:11.3cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE WOOD STAND IS INCLUDED.
A charming ivory lady was preserved in nice patina.
In perfect condition, this ivory piece was believed as a Chinese doctor's assistant when in medical practice for female patients.
Date: late 19 Century.
Length:11.3cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE WOOD STAND IS INCLUDED.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sold
Sold
Very beautiful all original bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau , has very dear expression with deep modeling and beautiful eyes , finest bisque and painting , original mark body and very beautiful wearing !
From France circa 1890/ 95 size 7 Bebe by Emile Jumeau 16" ( 41 cm ) , has pretty pale bisque socket head with full cheeks and throat . She has beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and painted lashes . Finest painting of brush-stroked and feathered bro...
Celadon Art Gallery
Sold
Sold
Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior. Porcelain of bowl covered with green celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with incised flower on the center, red burnt ring on the base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm wide. CONDITION: restored to the misiing part.
ANDREA FATELL
Sold
Sold
This is a smashing sterling and wire wrapped glass ball pendant and chain by Modernist Paul Lobel. It is three dimensional and interesting from every angle.
A great size, measuring 2 1/2" including the bail, it is on its' original chain 18" also made by Paul Lobel. It is in fine original condition and both the pendant and the chain clasp are signed LOBEL STERLING. One of the nicest Lobel pieces I have seen.
Hu's Collection
Sold
Sold
Description: An alloyed Buddha with Japanese origin
was cast well and preserved perfectly. A very beautiful small sculpture which had east Asia religious taste.
Date: 19th Century
Height: 5.5cm
Fantasy Jewels
Sold
Sold
These hand done lamp-worked beads are probably Indian in origin, and they most likely are old, perhaps quite old. The workmanship is superb. The brass and glass compliment each other and they are enhanced by the jewel-like work on the round and elongated beads on the fringe. Very dramatic when worn. The choker is 13 1/2" around with a 1 3/4" extension, and is 1 5/8" wide...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1837 VR
item #1422546
(stock #39B16-207)
An American stoneware ovoid jug with painted cobalt blue accents at top and base of the handle. Circa 1830. Size: 14 in. Ht. x 10 in. diameter. Nice condition.
Celadon Art Gallery
Sold
Sold
Large dish decorated with freely drawing of Mythical Beast on the center. Late Ming 16th Century.
Diameter : 39 cm
Condition : very good, small frits on the rim, no restoration
Hu's Collection
Sold
Sold
Description:
A Qingbai censer was in oval shape including the cover.
Well decorated on the surface with carved motifs, and the reticulated cover, the censer was well glazed in characteristic greenish tint.
It was in perfect condition nevertheless incursions were happened to the glaze resulting the sandy-look effects.
Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.
Height: 12cm. Width: 10cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
A Qingbai censer was in oval shape including the cover.
Well decorated on the surface with carved motifs, and the reticulated cover, the censer was well glazed in characteristic greenish tint.
It was in perfect condition nevertheless incursions were happened to the glaze resulting the sandy-look effects.
Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.
Height: 12cm. Width: 10cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
One Good Eye Silver
Sold
Sold
Popular for centuries in jewelry-making traditions all over the world the buckle motif can be found in all forms and metals, with or without gems, quite elaborate or strikingly minimalist. This 1940s Hector Aguilar version is wrought in sterling and even though its ornamentation is kept at a bare minimum, its rendition is sculptural, an attribute that is enhanced by oxidation and the patina of time...
Large Chinese Jin Dynasty (1125-1234 AD) Honan brown glazed truncated meiping vase decorated with cut glaze concentric circular designs on the shoulders. Two strap handles flank both sides of the short neck. 11"H x 11 1/2" diameter. Very good overall condition. There are a few scattered small pit holes, which are original production imperfections (see enlargement 3). Some scratches in the glaze are evident as is typical for a piece of this age.
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Hirosaki Castle" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 10 (1935). First edition impression with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. The artist's black ink brush signature and red seal is at the lower left and the print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #192. Paper measures 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" (image size: 14 5/8" x 9 5/8")...
Antiquarian Art Co.
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
A beautiful and rare Washburn Mandolin Venetian style circa 1900 serial number 213922 with rosewood back and fine spruce top and elaborate decoration consisting of mother of pearl finger board tortoise and mother of pearl pick guard Ivory and marquetry bindings and original case. In virtually mint condition no restorations or damage. An investment quality instrument plays and sounds great.
One Good Eye Silver
Sold
Sold
Mid-century mod "peas-in-a-pod" Mexican silver dangle earrings, this set is signed by Sigi Pineda and it's an iconic creation for the renowned Taxco modernist. I think Sigi was at his best when he worked with designs that contrasted niello-ed surfaces with brushed silver pearls. There is nothing classier than the marriage of black and gleaming sterling yet the textured beads add a dimension that enriches the earrings' visual impact...
A 10k yellow gold synthetic ruby cabochon ring from the 1960s-70s. This attractive size 8-1/2 ring features a 5.8 carat (calculated) oval cabochon synthetic ruby with underside faceting in a bezel setting. This ring measures 3/4 x 9/16" across the shoulders and stone, it weighs 4.9 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Hardwood, rattan and pigments, the handle with a finely carved crocodile head. Iatmul, Middle Sepik, first half 20th century. L. 56 cm. Comes with a wonderful wengé stand.
Provenance:
Mark Eglington, New York,
Zemanek-Münster, Wurzburg,
Private collection Amsterdam.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sold
Sold
Charming small dollhouse lithographed wooden furniture set of piece from France circa 1880. >b>
Very nice all wooden set with ebonized carved legs and superb lithographed paper cover with very beautiful scenes of colorfull flowers , fruit and ornaments.
Included a lovely chest and a small chest with mirrored back...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Last Rays on Mt. Mansfield and Farm in Winter. Oil on artist board. Circa 1960s. Size: 12 inches x 16 inches. Stamped artist's signature in lower right and signed by artist on reverse. A dramatic, diminutive winter view of Mount Mansfield, with the ridge-lines hi-lighted in pink hews cast by the setting sun, while a farm in the valley below is already settling into the dusk of evening. Excellent condition and recently cleaned...
The Kura
Sold
Sold
The village headman aims his arrows at the moon to dispel the evil brought on by a solar eclipse, the village women in the background standing in prayer. This scene was painted by Higuchi Tomimaro for show at the Seikosha Exhibition held in Osaka in 1938. It is an excellent look into the world of the Ainu, a native culture to Northern Japan now lost to history...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sold
Sold
Very nice all original French 19th. century candy container doll " [[ boite a bon-bons ]] " about circa 8" ( 20 cm ) in all original condition with bisque head of very nice and pale quality , has blue inset glass eyes with fine painted lashes and single brows. Open mouth with tiny porcelain teeth and pretty original blonde curled mohair wig which was never removed from the head.
Has hollow cardboard cylinder torso which separates to form a candy box , with paper mache legs and ...
The Kura
Sold
Sold
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.
Abacus Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A finely blue ground garlic head vase, decorated with a biscuit Lizard swirling to the neck. Late Ming dynasty in perfect condition. Height: 22cm.
Himalaya Primitive
Sold
Sold
A very fine ghurra with a large disk , unusual important size , superb encrusted patina, important age , H 36 cm , diameter 16 cm
presented on iron stand
More information on request
Antiquarian Art Co.
Sold
Sold
California Impressionist landscape path with trees by Karl Eugen Neuhaus original oil on canvas signed lower left. Measuring approx. 28 x 30 inches. A fine example of this highly regarded artists work.
Biography
Known as a California Impressionist influenced by Tonalism and also an early modernist painter, Karl Neuhaus was also an active lecturer and teacher. Neuhaus was born in Barmen (Wuppertal), Germany, in 1879. He apprenticed with a house painter while studying at the Royal Art Scho...
The Kura
Sold
Sold
A very rare Nana-sun plate with swirling hake-me design from the kilns of Utsutsukawa dating from the early to mid Edo period wrapped in a ragged bit of sarasa dyed cotton cloth and enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled Utsutsukawa-Yaki Kashibachi - Ikko (Sweets dish-1) It is 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter. Thinly potted, there is a tiny chip in the rim, otherwise is in perfect condition; exceedingly rare for this type of pottery.
Utsutsukawa-yaki originated in Nagasaki in the lat...
Utsutsukawa-yaki originated in Nagasaki in the lat...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930
item #377710
(stock #T 1251 )
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold
Sold
SOLD. Bold 1 3/8" bezel set Green Stone that Fred Davis favored unmarked tested Sterling Silver Ring that hints Arts Crafts or Early Unsigned Taxco Mexico. Still circa 1930 Serrated bezel edge, applied rope and applied flowers at shoulder. Power knuckle to knuckle stature. SOLD, no price, no info please. 12/12
Coins and Antiques Gallery
$875.00
$875.00
Tall Persian silver Rosewater Spice Tower, Early 20th C.
Description: Silver rosewater spice tower with pierced holes to the top, embossed floral decoration, 12-1/2 inches high and 3-3/4 inches in diameter,
it weights 381 gr. or 12.25 T OZ in good condition. Provenance: Knoxville TN collection. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.
One Good Eye Silver
Sold
Sold
Inspired by ancient Aztec and Maya glyphs and stamps this Mexican silver necklace by Gerardo Lopez combines figural overlay with niello to create an eye-catching example of Taxco's "archeological" style. Birds of prey, warriors, the divine monkey Ozomahtli and, of course, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, are represented in the trapezoid links, the actual figures glistening against the sterling backdrop's metallic black. A great example of Gerardo's attention to detail and uncompromising craf...
These charming earrings were made in Israel of .935 silver; only one is marked. They are decorated in multicolored enamels on a lime green background, with a design of stylized fish defined by applied thin strips of metal or silver. Both earrings appear to have some sort of maker’s mark on each clip back. They measure 3/4 inch in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900
item #448696
(stock #M860)
Stonegate Antiques
Sold
Sold
Offered for sale is a rare, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe that is complete with original chains and wall hanging bracket. This hand-blown glass globe sports an interior that is somewhat hazy and could use a slight cleaning.
The 30 inch chains are complete and attach to the fancy collar. All parts are in very good condition and the globe CAN hold water. The decorative Victorian hanger and wall bracket make this handsome globe ready to display in your collection.
Show...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sale Pending
Sale Pending
This pretty French Jumeau Bebe comes from an attic found in the near of Paris . She is on size 11 beautiful Bebe with very fine creamy bisque , original body and wig and has deep modeling of on early Tete model.
24" ( 61 cm ) doll with pale and creamy bisque socket head and best quality of painting. Large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes. Brush-stoked and multi- feathered brows and has on closed mouth with defined space bet...
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold
Sold
SOLD, no price, no info. Collector wrote: ...very happy with it...SIZE: unframed image 5x3", mat board 5x7". SUBJECT: Sailing competition? COLOR: gray board can be rematted. CONDITION: very good with original, creamy color tissue wrap.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970
item #1422562
(stock #39B78-2509)
A hand wrought Arts and Crafts sterling sandwich dish by Karl Leinonen and Son, Boston. Circa 1960. Size: 10.5 in. x 8 in. Executed in the manner of Georg Jensen with opposing floral scroll handles and supported on a short foot rim. Presentation inscription to underside. See photo details. Excellent condition.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sold
Sold
Very cute little Darling 9 " ( 24 cm ) rare small Mademoiselle by " Simon & Halbig " for the French market from around 1890 in generally excellent all condition with brown coplexion bisque socket head with very sweet facial expression , original body and very nice antique clothing.
Lovely bisque socket head with rare brown complexion of very nice quality , has open mouth with shaded and accented lips with tiny porcelain teeth and hint of smile at her mouth .Inset brown glass eyes ...
Celadon Art Gallery
Sold
Sold
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty bowl, this shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of dragon. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
Qing Dynasty Chao Zhu necklace comprising 108 Peking glass beads intersperced by larger jadeite beads & fotou and glass and jadeite pendents. Two missing red clay beads. High resolution images on request.
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold
Sold
SOLD. Quintessential Art Nouveau! Art Nouveau anything is difficult to find, let alone a Gold Gilt on Brass Enamel Pin Brooch w a "C" catch and in such fine condition! Note the graceful flow of the Green Leaves, white blossom and yellow buds against a white background. 2 1/2" X 3/4". Sold, no price, no info please.
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold
Sold
SOLD. This pair was Bathed in the light of this week's Lunar Eclipse (see 4th pic), after these were finished in a USA studio. 22K Gold over Sterling Silver Vermeil metal, 10mm high nacre Lavender Cultured Pearl and 4mm natural faceted amethyst to make this ONLY ONE pair like it. They suspend 1 1/2".
Legal: Images Design Content Concept Text owned by Mimi Dee
Legal: Images Design Content Concept Text owned by Mimi Dee
Hu's Collection
Sold
Sold
Description: A bamboo brush pen was preserved in very good condition. By a warm brownish patina, the brush pen was carved exquisitely with grand mountainous scenery. Scholars were watching scroll with attendant under knarred pine trees while crane was flying amid scrolled cloud. Scholar rocks stand stylishly with finely rendered shape. By the old charming patina and the obvious carving characteristics of the stated date, this Chinese scholar’s utensil was rarely preserved with original brush h...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
Sold
Sold
Fantastic one of a kind antique silk and lace costume with lovely typical French details and matching bonnet ... fit perfect for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Gaultier or other pretty French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 57- 59 cm )
A gorgeous costume ...most hand sewn .... of wonderful light pink silk covered with fine French hand embroidery lace .
It is all complete in generally excellent fabric and lace condition at the 19th. century and to close at front with metal hoo...
Celadon Art Gallery
Sold
Sold
A rare antique Yixing - I Hsing jar decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark.
PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide, 12.5 cm height. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Archives
Archives
Hubert Harmon's work is one of the most rare acquisitions you can find. He is a highly acclaimed designer from the Mexican Silver Renaissance in Taxco, Mexico. Ultra modernist and made with thick silver weighing 101 grams. The diameter is 2.25. The height is 2 inches. The center stone is a teet cut over 1in. tall. Hidden secretly underneath the exaggerated semi spheres are amethyst cabochons with one on each side. With only natural inclusions to the stones (strong direct light to the top of the ...
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.
The Kura
Sold
Sold
A long bamboo incense case with dark wood lid carved exquisitely with blossoming lotus and calligraphy. The deteriorating leaves rise from the bottom, blossoms spreading their petals to the sun. Above three lines of calligraphy descend to meet like the squirreling rays of late summer light. The piece is 20-1/2 inches (51.5 cm) long and in perfect condition, enclosed in a cloth sack and kiri-wood box. It is signed (Japanese reading) Fusui(lotus water)Sanjin Koku (carved by Fusui, man of the m...