All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Jewelry : Pre AD 1000 item #1378330 (stock #GLD-018)
A nicely made ancient Pyu solid gold frog pendant with a seal carving at the underside of the base. It has a hole though it to make into a pendant. Weight: 14.05 grams. Size: See last photo
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Jewelry : Estate : Pre 1930 item #184480 (stock #T 546)
REPLY: SOLD, no price info. All take notice, this unusually oversize upper arm bangle has been reported as Lost or Stolen after signed for delivery by the building super or such person. If seen being sold anywhere please contact us immediately.
Difficult to find Art Deco Carved Ivory Bangle for Upper Arm as it measures 10" around on the Inside! "A O J E P" ? faintly seen on the inside. Shows its age with mellow yellowing yet No chips. No Price, No info.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Pre 1920 item #420238 (stock #E2-22)
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.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 1930 item #984812
Rare handmade (c.1920) sterling silver box with bezel set amethyst cab stone and 4 gold or copper dome accents designed and signed by Fred Davis (1880-1961). Marked FD 925. 2" X 1 1/4", 1" H. 32grams, 1.02oz. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface ware. Davis designs were a major part of the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1239222 (stock #02412)
A fine and decorative late Victorian arrow shaped bar pin with a natural amethyst stone. This 1-1/2" long brooch has a claw-set 3/4 x 3/8" faceted amethyst, and the pin has the original c-clasp and an attached safety pin on chain. It is marked 585 (for 14K), it weighs 6.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Jewelry : Estate : Pre 1980 item #1171787 (stock #02214)
A vintage 7" long and 1/4" wide flat link bracelet in 10k solid yellow gold. This bracelet has a lobster claw and spring ring clasp and it is stamped 10K and GTP (maker's mark). It weighs 8.3 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1156799
Spoils of Time
item missing from shop - possibly stolen
A Japanese, Ryukyuan type, lacquer charger. Inlaid mother of pearl decoration of figures in landscape on black lacquer in the center surrounded by red lacquer. A band of black lacquer also exposed just inside the rim - also with mother of pearl inlay. The egde of the charger rubbed for that prized negoro affect of exposing the black lacquer background through an invariably worn coat of red lacquer...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Pre 1492 item #1164992 (stock #lot1004)
Description:

A wood panel depicting the flying Apsaras was in good condition.
Obviously a part of building structures, this ancient wood carving of the Apsaras was well rendered in animated posture.
The wood texture was revealed by enduring age.

Date: 13th/14th century.

Provenance: Nepal.

Dimensions: 41.5cm x 25cm x 13cm.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Prints : Pre 1950 item #1133868 (stock #502)
John Edward Borein, original etching titled Sioux Scouts an early impression with rich ink tone penciled lower right. In good condition some light staining. A fine addition to any collection. BIOGRAPHY Edward Borein is primarily known as an etcher today. Borein executed almost four hundred different etched images in his life, many of which were printed numerous times. Consequently the most frequent examples of the artist's work found today are his etchings...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1052697
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Pre 1980 item #777561 (stock #TMM-30)
THIS ITEM WAS STOLEN FROM OUR GALLERY ON 10/17/08. IF YOU SEE THIS ITEM ANYWHERE PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT (619) 221-9071. Japanese early to mid 20th century pure silver vase. The octagonal shaped hammered vase has a bold serpentine shape on 4 sides and the other 4 sides are each divided into 3 sides. The vase was made for the famous art store in Osaka, SHOBIDO. The vase is marked JUNGIN, or pure silver on the base. Comes with original TOMOBAKO, or custom wooden storage box...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1361765 (stock #lot1117)
A Jar with Sgraffiato Desigh and black/white glaze was in in astonish image.
Date: Jin Dynasty(1115-1234)
Body Width: 15.8cm. Height: 14.6cm
Condition: Perfect
Provenance: Old Chinese collection.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1411221
Blue and white porcelain dish or plate, Canton ware, measures 10 1/2" in diameter. Dating to mid 19th century, these wares were made primarily between 1820 and 1880, with many shipped to European countries and the US. On each side are notches, one of which is open and contains the place where hot water was poured, and the liquid inside kept the food in the plate warm. Decorated with the classic designs, which became known as Blue Willow in western countries, the plate has several borders, all...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1052692
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 18" x 13.5" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Pre 1980 item #400797 (stock #DM-18b)
Japanese 20th century carved granite stone rabbit garden decoration. The rabbit is nicely carved with nice detail and expression. The laying rabbit is 9" tall, 14 1/2" wide and is about 18 1/2" long. Carved from solid granite. Please see the standing carved granite rabbit as well, DM-18a.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Asian Art : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #1206311
A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Ginger Jars, each having figural decoration within a shaped reserve above a lappet border, from early 20th century era.. Size, Each jar has height of 5 inches and both items are in very good conditions.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Pre 1920 item #831201 (stock #TAB-08)
Oriental Treasure Box
STOLEN! Please Notify if Found!
Japanese Meiji Period large pure silver vase with incised floral design. The wonderful design is beautifully and expertly incised by silver artist, YUKITERU. Stamped JUNGIN or pure silver on bottom. The vase measures 12" tall and 9" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Decorative Art : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1225048
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA