Remnants of yellow glaze covers this Heishi (Heiji) bottle form from the Owari-Seto area engraved clearly about the neck with three lines. A quintessential Kamakura pot. There is much degradation to the glaze typical of Seto which has withstood a millennium of earthquake, fire, war and abuse. That anything survives so long in Japan is miraculous. It is 9-1/2 inches (24 cm) tall, 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm) diameter and comes wrapped in old cloth in an old wooden box.
An Edo period image of plums blossoming on thick branches by Kitayama Kangan. Ink on paper in a patterned cloth mounting with beige piping in the Mincho style so popular int eh 19th century and featuring bone rollers. It is 21-1/2 x 78-1/2 inches (55 x 199 cm). Some minor loss to the piping at the top of the scroll, otherwise in surprisingly good condition.
Kitayama Kangan (Ba Moki, 1767-1801) was the grandson of a Chinese émigré...
This is one of the most beautiful Bebe´s from Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" or Long Face Jumeau .......
Offered is a fabulous and scarce, 19thC, tin, CANNABIS, apothecary storage container with hand-painted, gold gilt label and a decorative and stylized floral, front embellishment...
An early and rare Japanese copper plaque showing a bird on a prunus mume twig, worked in dull colored cloisonné enamels, the reverse with green contre-émail. The former owner attributed this artwork to an artist of the "Japonisme Movement". Condition: bubble bursts, a hairline (see photo No. 5). Dimension: 20.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 0.3 cm.
Offered is an outstanding, Art Deco era, circa 1920-1930s, hanging, drug store, apothecary show globe in impeccable condition!
The fancy and highly-stylized, Art Deco, aluminum frame cradles an equally highly-stylized, classically-ribbed, clear glass show globe and finial. If so desired, the show globe will hold water. The frame is embellished with a buffed matte finish with design details outlined in contrasting black to further enhance the fabulous, Art Deco styling...
She is one of an most beautiful childlike French Bebe .......
Set of four Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wine cups decorated in the doucai style in underglaze blue and overglaze famille rose enamels with a butterfly among flowering plants. An underglaze blue geometric border is at the rim. A six-character blue kaishu Daoguang mark (1821-1859) is on the base and the set is probably of the period. There are faint lightly incised “CHINA” marks to the bases for export purposes. About 3 3/8” diameter x slightly over 2 1/2” high...
A rarely coming up bracelet by Taxco's foremost modernist maestro, this Antonio Pineda treasure is wrought in silver and adorned with obsidian bars and pearls. The design can be seen in Stromberg's catalogue for Pineda's exhibition at UCLA's Fowler Museum but in necklace form and it is a pleasure to wear! Caged in bullet-shaped links the obsidian bars peer through the cut-outs, their dark power contrasting with the delicate whiteness of the pearls...
Bold and striking vintage Georg Jensen Denmark "Splash" bracelet no. 88 designed by Henning Koppel.
This is a thick and heavy bracelet measuring 7 1/2" end to end, 1 1/2" wide and weighing 94 grams. Because of the thickness of the silver, the wearable length of the bracelet closed is approximately 7". It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Mid-century Danish design at its' very best.
This is my favorite bracelet made by Erika Hult in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Properly hallmarked as shown and is 6 7/8th inches long. Curves brilliantly around the wrist and has a weight of 100 grams of quality. The design has a big presence with 1.25in. of height. She studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris as did Hubert Harmon. She signed her work with the name of RIC.
Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961)designed this distinctive silver brooch in the 1920's. In beautiful vintage condition the pin is 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". Highly collectable, Fred Davis designs are included in permanent museum collections at MFA Boston, LACMA and others. DREAMING IN SILVER, MEXICAN SILVER & WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE, all authored by Penny Morrill include extensive chapters on the life and work of this talented designer.
Antonio Pineda's wave is one of his most stunning designs. The links form a deep swirl to a button top that flows from link to link. The weight is a monstrous 218 grams of silver. The thickness at the highest point is 10mm. The length is approximately 17in. of wearable length. Properly hallmarked as shown. Finding a condition of no issues of any kind is also a delight. A must have for collectors and never goes out of style.
Today I am listing the Antonio Pineda chain and toggle bracelet. The length is 8.75in. and a depth of 7/8th in. The depth takes up some of the wearable length and it is a comfortable 7in. Properly hallmarked and very difficult to get all the marks in the pictures. The crown is visible and please request more photos if needed. I believe the stones at the ends of the toggle are Chrysoprase. The bracelet is solid and has a weight of 121 grams of heft.
'After the Storm, Flint Hill Rd.', Braintree, Vermont by Carolyn Egeli. Oil on canvas. Size: 30 inches x 40 inches. Circa 2018. Signed in lower right. Offered in a gilt wood frame. Carolyn Egeli is a contemporary landscape and portrait painter. Originally from Maryland's Chesapeake Bay region, Carolyn now lives and paints on an old farm in Braintree, Vermont. In her large-scale paintings, Carolyn portrays the spirit of life in rural Vermont...
Margot Van Voorhies worked with enamel of the most unusual beautiful color and design. Her work is compiled in the book THE ART OF MEXICAN ENAMELWORK by Pennny C. Morrill. This one is named Noble 5404. It is so incredible with a primary green with glowing mixed colors sparking in all directions. These enamels being of vintage age pre 1970 are mostly found with loss. However this bracelet is totally without loss and original...
This is an incredible William Spratling necklace from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Finding one of these is really a treasure due to how rare they really are but this one is even more rare due to 18kt balls in it's center and again on a thick layer of the medallion below the balls. These have been tested to 18kt. The repousse is open back and is an attribute of it's early age and the hallmarks for high silver content. The name is for MOTH and it is stunning on with 3 draped ball chains...
Rare all original gorgeous early period cabinet size 15" ( 38 cm ) French Bebe´s by Gaultier / Blockletter , the most beautiful and rare which I could offer at the last years ..... she is too cute and
with her pretty all original clothing and lovely expression is this Bebe an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!!
Generally excellent early little block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1878 .... in lovely small size about 15 " ( 38 cm ) ...
A small square gold lacquer Japanese incense container with rounded corners. The lid is decorated with a relief of waves and rocks, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and lead. Interior and base with nashiji, the rims covered with lead. Later tomobako. Dimension: c. 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Condition: few traces of usage, a tiny chip (see photo No. 2 at 2 o'clock).
Outstanding sterling and high grade turquoise necklace
from Frank Patania Sr.'s Thunderbird Shop. The five silver plaques each have triangular shaped stones set in plain bezels that are surrounded by silver twisted wire. The center plaque is the largest and measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/2". The stone in this plaque measures 1 " by 3/4". The full necklace is 15" end to end but could be made to hang longer with an extender if so chosen. Weighing 104 grams, it is in fine original condition. The vibrant s...
Rare to find all original early enfantine silk gown from Huret ear around 1860 ,
all hand sewn of checkered cream and light green silk and forms a superb dress
with square cut neckline .
Has short cream silk ruffled at shoulder and short wide cheeks. Fitted bodice with waist band
and pleated skirt with pretty cream silk ruffled row all around the skirt.
Matching row from silk has it also on the hem.
Has small silk velvet black ribbon decoration around the skirt...
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This is a special fine treasure for each good antique doll collection and also an rare to find piece in this original
combination ..... all preserved in an lovely paper box with Bebe mark and pretty litho picture on lid.
The litho picture show you an lovely birdcage and if you open the lid you can find inside near an very cute all bisque
doll also her clothing and an pretty small gild metal birdcage ..... so like it was show you on the picture !!
The 7, 5 " ( 20 cm ) a...
Long Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood bench crafted with four panels on the back rest, a curved front apron, and comfortable armrests. 19th century. 74 3/4" long x 29" high (17 1/2" high to seat) x 23" deep (21 1/4" depth of seat). Very sturdy and in very good overall condition. There are some minor separations from our dry Arizona climate. There is a small wood loss and old filled crack at one side of the bottom apron. From an old Tempe, Arizona estate.
A lovely hand formed bowl in the shape of an inverted mushroom with brush strokes (Kushi-me) defining the gills and the bulbous stipe laying like a handle to one side. A speckled yellow glaze (typical of Maiko) covers the sandy clay, with a drape of green and white seeping like milk from one side. It is roughly 21 cm (8 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, stamped on the base Mahiko (In traditional writing the character for Hi is interchangeable with the character for I as is Fu and U)...
A traditional folk costume frippery crown called "Schappele", worn in the Bregenzerwald in Austria by girls and unmarried young women. A cardboard ring covered with velvet, the front with embroidered Christogram IHS in gold thread and some sequins. The upper part of the headdress made with gilt wire, glass beads and silk ribbons. For a similar piece please visit the website of the Vorarlberg Museum: http://www.vorarlbergmuseen.at/objekte/jw-43 Condition: silk ribbons consumed, traces of usage. D...
Aluminium casted shamanic figure showing a shaman seated and playing the drum
H 26.5 cm
More information on request
Chinese late Qing dynasty red silk temple hanging or altar frontispiece embroidered in metallic-couched and polychrome silk threads. The lower section features a stand holding a variety of vessels. A pair of bats and a pair of butterflies fly around a censer at the left that is emitting fumes. At the center of the stand, a central vase is filled with blossoming flowers while a vessel behind it contains fruit. A vessel at the right holds a variety of objects. A horizontal panel at the top ho...
Chinese late Qing dynasty Han style lady's jacket with a deep blue silk brocade background woven with bats among clouds. The sleeve bands are embroidered with cranes among branches laden with fruit and flowers set against a white ground bordered with woven ribbon accents. The collar, side closure, and ruyi head-form hem are all embroidered with butterflies and stylized flowers edged in yellow silk and ribbons set against a white ground. Five floral form metal buttons secure the side closure. ...
This 14Kt white gold and garnet filigree ring is from the 1920-s. The open work is decorated by flower motifs. The octagonal garnet measures 10 millimeters across. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
A nice assortment of eighteen ancient gold beads. Ancient gold beads are made from natural occurring gold which makes it an original old item. Will make a beautiful necklace.
Weight: 15.36 grams. Size: See last photo.
A lacquer box decorated with a Rimpa style thatched house under blossoming tree by Kamisaka Sekka dating from the late Taisho period. It is 12.5 x 12.5 x 6 cm (5 x 5 x 2 inches) and is in excellent condition. An identical box which was part of the permanent collection of the Ruth and Sherman Lee Institute along with the original design sketch is visible on page 154 of the book Kamisaka Sekka: Rimpa Master - Pioneer of Modern Design published by the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art in 2003. ...
A special beautiful and rare all original factory condition French Poupee in glass - lid box presentation ,
has like mint condition and wearing all original never removed from her body !
The rarity factors of this fine and mint condition circa 11, 5 " ( 30 cm ) doll included her small size and exquisite gentle beauty .
In addition she owns a superb all original silk costume and under wearing
with stocking and silk shoes which was never removed from her body .
All preserved ...
Outstanding rare Fashionable teen poupee .... circa 1875 ... with very beautiful face gentle expression , has lovely quality pale bisque and beautiful painting , original body and wearing pretty enfantine costume !!
The little Mademoiselle is circa 13" ( 34 cm ) and an stunning all original rare poupee with pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , full cheeks and almond shaped blue glass inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner , very fine painted lashes and arched ...
A mid Edo period (16th to 17th century) five plate cuirass (go-mai-do) of heavy iron emblazoned on front with a sun and moon in inlayed silver over the fierce god Fudomyo with protective sanskjrit characters in silver damascene on the sides and a five character phrase (The Gotoku or five precepts of Confucianism, also espoused in the book of five rings) on back, also in silver. It is lacquered red inside, and about the waste hang rows of black lacquered scales laced in blue with color fleckedwh...
Dear expression bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau , has very beautiful large eyes ,
finest bisque and painting , original mark body and wearing very beautiful original clothing !
From France circa 1888 size 11 Bebe by Emile Jumeau 23" ( 59 cm ) , has pretty pale bisque socket head of best quality with full cheeks and throat .
She has beautiful large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and painted lashes .
Finest painting of brush-stroked and feathere...
New England Queen Anne maple highboy. Circa 1740-1760. Size: 70.5 inches ht. x 38 inches width x 20 inches depth. A New England Queen Anne period 2-part flat top highboy in solid maple with pine secondary. The upper chest has four graduated drawers, plus a 'hidden' drawer in the cornice; while the base displays a single drawer over a long drawer with the central section of the drawer front carved with a fan. The case is supported on delicate cabriole legs with pad feet resting on compressed b...
A special and charming friend for your French or German Doll an are to find antique English pull-toy bulldog
from the 19th. century in generally rare excellent condition !
Circa 22 " ( 56 cm ) paper-mache bull dog with muscular shape who is posed in classic stance and
with lovely loosely attached head designed to works up and down and from side to side.
Has original flocked finish and open his mouth to growling if you pull the metal chain and show his strong teeth ....
One of the legendary designs in the index of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, the "armadillo" can be found with both Hector Aguilar's signature and that of Manuel Altamirano's. It has been emulated by other maestros as well, less-celebrated and anonymous, yet the most important names associated with it are definitely the first two even though it was Valentin Vidauretta who created it. The "armadillo" necklace can be found in all-silver with graduated links going all around the neck; in a combinat...
Description:
It is a decent Qingbai ware with height of 10.9 cm and width of 10.4.
One similar piece is in the book of " Qingbai Ware-Chinese Porcelain of the Song and Yuan Dynasties " (2002),The Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art. P174, figure93.
The full moon glowing in shimmering gold illuminates the silver blossoms adorning the ragged plum tree growing along the river bank, a superb lacquer box dating from the 19th century enclosed in a period wooden box titled Plum & Moon Maki-e Suzuri Bako. Inside the lid the stream continues, running past golden rocks and young flora reaching for the moon. Contained within is a grinding stone with gilded edges and a blossom shaped suiteki water-dropper inset into a raft structure upon which the b...
Very sweet example of the open mouth Bebe by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 .... with superb pale creamy bisque
and large blue paperweight eyes , original body and wig , wearing very beautiful antique clothing and
childlike expression of perfect size 12 Bebe !!
She is one of the most beautiful girls by Maison Jumeau 26 " ( 66 cm ) .... has best quality pale bisque socket head with large blue
glass paperweight inset eyes , thick black eyeliner and fine lushly painted lashes .
Br...
William B. Hoyt (American, 1945 - present) - 'In the Channel'. Oil on artist board. Size: 6 inches x 8 inches. Signed in lower left. Late 20th century. An attractive small painting of a fly fisherman in waders casting in a Vermont stream. Hoyt was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of an avid sailor father and portrait artist mother. Much of his time was spent in the yachting community of Newport, Rhode Island. Hoyt studied art at Yale with Jack Tworkov and began portrait painting while s...
Rollback French leather Club chairs, we can't get enough of them. This pair needed the love the William’s Antiks knows how to provide. Completely restored with our signature French Pyrenees hides, coveted for their suppleness, size and texture. This pair hails from the late 1940s.
measurements: depth-38", width-36", height-32", seat depth-22", seat width-18", seat height-15"
A fine rendition of a plum by Tanaka (Zuitai) Ryurei (commonly known as Ryudojin, 1740-1804)). Ink on paper, it has been fully remounted in a silk frame with wooden rollers reflecting the original style. The scroll is 12-1/2 x 70 inches (31.5 x 178 cm).
Ryudojin was born in Owari, near modern day Nagoya. He is referred to also as Ryurei Zuitai and or Ryudo Reizui or simply Ryurei. Born into the Tanaka family, he was sent to the priesthood at Reigenji at the age of 11. Then he went to...
Playful and fun this detailed pair of silver cufflinks was designed and signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each frog measures 3/4" long. Spratling employed frogs in many designs including bracelets, necklaces, spoons and serving pieces. The links are in beautiful condition with excellent patina and fully hallmarked.
Lovely modernist nude etching of a reclining woman entitled, "Joseph Had a Dream" by Ruth Weisberg. Dated 1967 and signed lower right. Presented in cream colored matting and a carved gilt wood frame. Image size: 14 x 18", overall dimensions: 20 x 26".
Ruth Weisberg, an artist and professor, is the former Dean of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California since 1995.
Weisberg is well known for her paintings reflecting upon the cycle of life; the continuity of generations. The artist...
This elegant, jewel encrusted hand mirror was designed c. 1950's by Mexico City aritist Matilde Poulat. The mirror measures 6" x 3". The outer edge of the glass is beveled. The surrounding frame is inlaid with pyramid cut amethysts and turquoise stones set into channels all in beautiful condition. Matl's attention to detail is evident in this piece just as we see in her intricate jewelry. Fully hallmarked for Matl with assay eagle 129. Matl designs are included in many museum collections incl...
Library style French leather Club chairs in this condition are such a treat to find. Circa 1940s, they have restored leather cushions featuring our signature Pyrenees hides.
measurements: depth-37", width-36", height-30", seat depth-21", seat width-19", seat height-16"
Mustache backed French club chairs are some of the most sought after chairs. Finding a pair in thgis overall condition is becoming increasingly rare. The cushions have been restored using sheephide from the Pyrenees and our color match is excellent. Comfortable classy chairs from the 1940s.
measurements: depth-36", width-38", height-29", seat depth-22", seat width-18", seat height-19"
A classic style 18Kt yellow gold ring is set with three 3 X 5 millimeter oval sapphires and four brilliant cut diamonds. The prong set sapphires are separated by 2 prong set diamonds. The approximate weight of all sapphires is 1.50Ct while the diamonds weigh approximate total weight of 0.12Ct. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and can easily be sized.
This 14Kt yellow gold golf bag charm / pendant is a great gift to a golf enthusiast. The bag is ½ high and ¼” wide at the widest part.
A seething dragon in white bronze by Mitsui Yoshio dating circa 1930 enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The very distinct character of the creature is similar to the famous dragons of Yakushiji temple in Nara. It is 32 cm (12-1/2 inches) long, 25 cm (10 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Mitsui Yoshio (1899-1959) was born in Tokyo and initially studied metal craft under Tsuchida Katsue and then Unno Kiyoshi. While studying at the Tokyo University of Art (then Tokyo Bijut...
We never find before a similar beautiful and unusual French Doll like this .... from Luxury Paris Doll Boutique
~~ Au Bonheur des Enfants ~~ .... with all her wonderful original condition of an Asian child preserved in her original
presentation box and Store card .
Mademoiselle Butterfly ..... a wonderfully preserved French Bebe with pale bisque socked head with lovely quality of bisque
and painting. She has brown glass inset eyes with long painted lashes and brush - stroked...
We are offering a Fred Davis Shield and obsidian mask necklace with a length of 17.5in. The mask is 1.5in. by 1.5in. The lovely thing about this necklace is it's size. You can wear everyday and with anything as it is not huge like many of it's kind. Correctly hallmarked with FD and no damage to stone or silver. The weight is 50 grams and it is thick silver sheet. An excellent example, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Los Castillo designed a very special grouping of Pre-Columbian artifact pieces of jewelry of which this is one. All one of a kind and signed as shown. This piece also shows a collaboration with Salvador Teran as this is his bracelet design. In the new book DREAMING IN SILVER by Penny Morrill she shows a bracelet in collaboration with Teran and marked with Los Castillo. You can also see Teran accessing Castillo's Social Co-op hallmark on some designs. The stone in this bracelet has sparkles insi...
A 14Kt white gold pair of classic style diamond cluster earrings with hanging amethyst briolette. Each earring has a flower shaped diamond cluster on top, a bezel set diamond, a white gold cap decorated by a diamond and a fully faceted drop shape amethyst. The approximate total weight of all 18diamonds is 0.30Ct. The approximate weight of all amethyst is 7.0Ct. The diamond cluster and the faceted amethyst are 7 millimeter wide, and the length of the earrings is 15/16”.
Very beautiful childlike all perfect 28 " ( 71 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 11 .... with rare two row of porcelain teeth ,
original body and pretty clothing with .
A special gentle large Bebe .... a treasure and must have for each collector for special beautiful and outstanding French doll´s.
One of the most beautiful Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1885 .... with open mouth
and fine quality pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the large blue...
Pair of Chinese Ming dynasty green and amber lead-glazed pottery funerary figures in the form of attendants. Each figure stands on a waisted hexagonal plinth and is dressed in layered robes with long sleeves. The male figure has a square official’s hat and holds a makeup box. His hands are folded in his sleeves and covered by a tasseled towel. An amber glazed basin, carrying water, rests in the folded arms of the female figure. She wears a front-opening jacket over a long skirt and her ha...
This pair of hanging deco style earrings is made of 14Kt white gold. Each earring is decorated by 18 full cut diamonds and a 9.5 millimeter high luster pearl. The approximate total weight of all 36 diamonds is 0.25Ct. The widest part of the earring is the 9.5 millimeter pearl, and the height is 1 7/16”.
Antique Blackhawk trotting horse weathervane. Copper with old surface and traces of original gilding. Offered with a custom iron display stand. No directionals. Circa 1890-1900. Nice condition with no splits or bullet holes (one dimple from a bullet, but does not puncture). Size: 26 inches length x 17 inches ht.
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