A trumpeting Chinese form by Miyanaga Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kiji Kodo Gata Kabin (Yellow Porcelain Vase in the Shape of Ancient bronze) and retaining the original Rosewood base. It is 12-1/2 inches (31 cm) tall plus the base, and in excellent condition.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art...
Measuring 7 1/4" wide, 4 1'2" high, and 5" deep, this bronze inkwell features the head of a lion or other big cat, and has applied glass eyes. The patina is dark, with lighter tones where it has been handled and rubbed. The piece is cast in three pieces, the head having a hinged lid, and is fastened to the back of the base with screws. It is unsigned, but is of exceptionally high quality in the casting of the head, with nice detail and texture...
Measuring 11 3/4" high and 4" across base, this Okimono of a Bijin holds a scroll, which has unfurled to her feet, where a cat plays with it. In rich colors and heavy enamel, the figure is both serene and elegant. Nice detail on the robes and clothing, with gilt details on her hair ornaments and along the edge of the scroll. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or losses to enamel. Late Meiji, ca 1900
A 19thC ironstone Wolfe-Montcalm Monument Quebec Canada scenes plate from the 1880s. This rustic 7-3/4" salad size plate is from a series of plates made for the Canadian market depicting various scenes. It was made by the Brittania Pottery in Glasgow, Scotland for Francis T. Thomas of Quebec c1880 as part of a commissioned series of Quebec scenes. It has a view of the Quebec City monument, text in two languages and a border of leaves and beavers...
A heavy sterling silver watch chain graduated bracelet circa 1880-1900. This late Victorian 8-1/4" bracelet is made of a piece of graduated watch chain (the links range from 5/16 to 7/16") with a non-rotating sterling swivel. Each link has an English lion silver mark and the swivel has an S.G maker's mark with a lion and k year stamp (probably 1884, possibly by Samuel Garside, a Birmingham silver chain maker)...
A 3 colour gilded sterling silver curb chain bracelet. This high quality and attractive 7-1/4" long and 3/16" wide braclet has alternating rose or pink gold, silver (white gold) and yellow gold bands in a curb link style. It has a beaded edge, a yellow gold plated lobster claw clasp (stamped 925 and probably Italian) and it weighs 12.4 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A Haida west coast Canada native sterling whale pendant on chain necklace. This 1-1/4 x 3/4" pendant has evocative hand decoration of a whale with a different design on both sides and it probably dates to the 1950s. It is unmarked and tests as sterling silver and it comes with a later 20-1/2" link chain with a springring clasp (marked STER with the Forstner company mark). It weighs 5.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Rambouillet is a city south of Paris where many International Peace treaties and negotiations have taken place since before World War One. I can only imagine that Rollback beauties like these where used to take a break from time to time with a brandy and cigar. We fully restored this pair using our signature Pyrenees sheephide.They have an even med feeling seat, Circa 1940's originally , restored by us in France using our signature Pyrenees sheephide...
Gendarme of course refers to the French policemans hat which is the same as Napoleons classic chapeau. High in the center with a gentle slope that finishes in a crisp point at the corners. I was fortunate to snag this pair at a large outdoor show south of Paris. The competition is fierce at these hugs shows and most chairs have been bought up before I get a shot at them. There are many models that I pass for lack of style, materials used or overall condition...
This lovely French nailed head French Club chair could be the model of what all the people trying to copy French Club chairs would want to use. It features the transitional style where the cushion was velvet that was prevalent in previous French seating. This chair has some age appropriate wear, a little repair here and there but the chair is is sound, good condition overall. It sits quite nicely...
We are offering a signed Matl necklace in a mid sized presence of a drop measuring 3 inches long with dangles and 2.5 in. across not counting the lead in links. The wearable length is 18in. The clasp is ornate with turquoise cabochons...
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Ito Yuhan (1882-1951) titled "Fuji from Taganoura" published by Nishinomiya Yosaku in the 1930's. Signed at the lower right corner of the image. Paper: 16 1/8" x 10 5/8" (image: 14 1/2" x 9 3/4"). The painterly effect in Ito Yuhan's woodblock prints are achieved through the elimination of black key block lines. Very good overall condition. This print was never framed and has excellent color and full margins. There are some vertical wrinkles down the c...
We sold 3 of these and there is only one solo left. We love the front arm detail, it adds tons of appeal to the overall look. It measures:Depth-38", width-35", height-34", seat depth-21.5", seat width-19",seat height-14"
We love to tie these amazing treasures to the regions where we find them. This fantastic pair of dark chocolate Mustache Club Chairs were purchased from a private home in the lovely seaside town of Royan, just north of Bordeaux. The have all of their original leather and are in very good overall condition. Circa late 1940's. Looking for a darker pair of these classics?....you found them! They measure: Depth-36", width-36", height-31", seat depth-23", seat width-19",seat height-15"
A lovely roku-yu glazed form from the kilns of Korea mounted on a tri-pronged rosewood stand and enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) tall plus the stand. There are minor chips about the rim. An excellent piece for use in the tea room. Likely 15th to early 17th centuries (Possibly later Goryeo likely early Joseon).
An antique Japanese saddle pad covered with a Korean tapestry of two frolicking lion-dogs in green and white. It features gilded leather piping (which has come loose in some places, see photos), and typical Japanese backing cloth with deer-leather ties. The pad is roughly 116 x 56 cm (46 x 22 inches). Exceptionally rare,
A large porcelain vase covered in olive green upon which grows a rush of white bamboo and a brief epitaph by Miura Chikusen I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating to the late Meiji or early Taisho period. It is 15 inches (37.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition. The box has much darkened with age. Works of this size by Chikusen, who largely specialized in the minute world of Sencha ware are quite rare.
Miura Chikusen I (1854-1915) made a name for himself as a strict adhere...
A pair of large mixed metal birds on a custom black lacquered table by Iwase Seifu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled So-Hato Okimono. Excellent detail, the birds are life sized, the strutting male figure signed on the posterior is roughly 9 inches long, 8 inches tall. Both are in good condition, with some wear to the silvering.
The 19,5 " ( 50 cm ) beauty of this gorgeous poupee is revealed by her rarity and special rare face portrait modeling with exquisite bisque , painting and sculpting !!
She is stunningly beautiful with elegant look in her fantastic antique silk evening gown with matching flower bonnet . Has very gentle facial demeanor with hint of smile on heart shaped face with wonderful large blue inset eyes with spiral trading , finest painting of long lashes with dark eyeliner and feathered ...
Very beautiful Bebe with a gorgeous face expression , lovely brown eyes and light-coloured bisque from wonderful and best quality and excellent painting !! Here face expression look´s very cute and childlike has original mohair wig in rare to find red blonde color , original body and superb antique clothing by Jumeau factory in blue and typical Jumeau red !! She is a treasure of French Jumeau BeBe with the special by doll collectors popular expression !!!!!!
Emile Jumeau .....
An Edwardian rolled gold plate bangle bracelet with a purple cut glass stone circa 1910. This beauty a lovely Edwardian design with heart shaped flourishes flanking a large faceted purple crystal. The hollow construction makes it light in weight and comfortable to wear but it looks substantial and it has a pushbutton insert style clasp. It is unsigned and it measures 2-1/2 x 2-1/8" across the interior and 1-1/8" at its widest. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends,...
An Edwardian platinum emerald and diamonds ring circa 1910. This antique size 6-1/2 or 6.5 ring features a central medium-green genuine emerald with 4 genuine diamonds on each side of the emerald, a total of 8 diamonds. The diamonds are eight single cut diamonds starting at VS-1 clarity and G/H colour (several diamonds are chipped). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 900 PLAT 100 IR'D. indicating a 90 per cent platinum and 10 per cent iridium precious metal content. It has an attracti...
A 14k yellow gold Art Deco filigree openwork ring with a rock crystal stone circa 1920. This size 6-1/4 ring has a white gold bezel top holding a 6 mm. across quartz rock crystal faceted replacement stone. This ring is perfect for your antique heirloom diamond. It is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.9 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a small easily repaired crack on one shoulder of the ring (see pictures). ...
A rare 17th century Japanese Lacquer table performed in the Nanban style exhibited in 1972 at the Kyoto National Museum (including paperwork from the museum). Overall it is in excellent condition, enclosed in an older wooden storage box. It is 12 x 17 x 14 inches (31 x 43 x 36 cm).
According to the Met: The Portuguese and Spanish who visited Japan during the Momoyama period were fascinated by the beauty and exotic appearance of luxurious gold-decorated lacquerwares associated with the t...
Until the mid 1900's, transporting goods along the silk road was accomplished by camel caravans ...and it was important not to lose the camels in sand storms along the way...
Each camel from Tibet was "adorned" with 3 bells...one large bell hang from a strap around the camel's belly, a 2nd bell was strapped around the neck, and the 3rd bell was hung from the camels tail.
This old camel's bell was used on the caravans travailing between Tibet, across China and into Mongolia.
It comes with th...
Christophe Solo Vintage is a lovely smaller Club chair with all original leather and its original velvet seat. We retied the springs and thouroughly nourished this old soldier. It sits med and comfortable Circa 1930's It measures: Depth-32", width-34", height-31", seat depth-22", seat width-19",seat height-17"
Very childlike and cute open mouth bisque Bebe by Jumeau , size 12 with sweet face expression , pretty amber brown eyes and long human hair wig , original body and beautiful clothing ...... 26,5 " / 67 cm
This cute girl is in all perfect condition with pale quality bisque complexion of socket head with wonderful large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes.
Brush stroked brows with feathered details and open mouth with row of...
Very cute rare model Figure " C " Jules Steiner Bebe size 1 ...... 16,5 " ( 42 cm ) with superb quality of bisque and painting , original signed Steiner eyes with wire - lever sleep mechanism , rare two row of porcelain teeth and original Steiner body with string voice !!
Beautiful pale pressed bisque socket head with very sweet childlike and little sad face expression of best quality of bisque and painting , has rounded facial shape and wonderful blue original Steiner glass...
This stylish pair of 14 Kt white gold art-deco earrings has lever backs. The top of each earring is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct old-mine diamond and each tapered moving bottom part is set with three rose-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 8 diamonds is 0.25Ct. The earrings are 1 ¼ “long
A dream for each doll collection is this very beautiful and rare to find early Jules Steiner series C Bebe size 6 ..... 29" ( 74 cm ) with rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale bisque quality and excellent painting . Smiling expression at her closed mouth , original body and wearing original antique lovely costume with high brim bonnet !!
She is one of the most beautiful rounded face Bebe by Steiner , has pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty brown glass inset pa...
A good Ming Dynasty Chenghua/Hongzhi period blue and white saucer dish, with simple but elegant design. Very good condition, with no any chip, no crack and free from any repaired, except minor crackled glazed. Diameter: 10,2 cm.
Stunning 23" ( 59 cm ) all factory original French bisque poupee circa 1870 / 75 with very lovely pale bisque and face expression accented by wonderful painting and eyes , original body and wig and gorgeous all original silk clothing !!
Best quality of bisque socket head on kid-lined shoulder plate , wonderful painting and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading , has thick dark eyeliner , painted dark curly lashes and arched feathered brows.
She h...
This vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed circa 1950's by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. Weighing 67 grams, the AM PM bracelet measures 3/4" wide with a 7" wearable length. The hourglass pendant is 1 1/2" long. Fully hallmarked. Safety chain & clasp tight & secure. This bracelet, companion necklace & earrings are pictured on p.51 of the museum exhibit catalog WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Margot designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexic...
Measuring 6" in diameter and 2 3/8" high, this Nishapur polychromed bowl dates to the 9th to 11th centuries, and is buff ware ceramic with decoration in magenta, yellow and green. The central image features a peacock with elaborate tail, and the border around the edge is abstracted, with a resemblance to calligraphic writing. The exterior of the bowl features vertical lines in magenta, with interspersed sections of yellow and green. There is restoration to the bowl, most visible in one sectio...
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Pottery Buddhist Zodiac Jar
This very rare and attractively-shaped pottery jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province.
The jar has been decorated with four large lotus leaf panels within which are moulded and applied human figures and zodiac animals. The pottery is quite “brittle” and there are minor losses to the vulnerable edges. Much...
A carved wood figure of a Daoist Immortal, probably a depiction of Confucius or Laozi, sitting on a separate stool-shaped base, his hands raised before his chest. Remnants of paint. Condition: old losses, cracks. Dimension: total height: c. 37. 8 cm, 17 cm wide x 8.8 cm deep.
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