Various samples of good large shoutern Song celadon jar and bowl, these shard are covered with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin fishes. this shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
Original Painting by Zhāng Shūqí (Chinese: 张书旗; 1901-1957) a Chinese painter from Zhejiang, noted for painting flowers and birds. He studied at Shanghai under Liu Haisu. For a time he taught at the National Center University. From 1942 to 1946, he lived in the United States. After that, he returned to China for a time, but ultimately settled in the US.His works are in the Gallery of Victoria Museum, the Ashmolean Museum and Stanford Museum. Image 9.5"L x 12"W...
Lovely open work ornament with fine engraving of dragons between branches. L. 14,5 cm, H. 7,5 cm. Comes with a custom made acrylic stand. Provenance: private collection The Netherlands, bought in 1980 from Aalderink in Amsterdam, a major specialist in Asian art. The original invoice comes with this piece.
Signed MPO with a floral spray motif this is subtle elegance at 16in. long and at it's widest point is 5/8th's. No chips or dents and free of any flaws. A design with great detail, depth and exhibiting a great deal of skill. A real treasure from the 40's, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A Mexican sterling silver trunk shaped pillbox (or trinket box) circa 1980. This 1-1/8 x 7/8" vanity item has a hinged top and a working hinged hasp and loop. It is stamped with a Mexican silver mark and IC10 and it weighs 13.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for a bit of minor flattening on the lid...
An antique Capodimonte porcelain gilt brass hand mirror. This decorative and colourful vintage 1900-20 gilt brass bevelled glass hand mirror has a thick handpainted Capodimonte porcelain back. This unsigned vanity item measures 11-1/2 x 5-1/4" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few slight touches of wear to the gilding...
A 14k yellow gold and oval lavender jade and amethysts pendant necklace circa 1980s. This lovely vintage purple pendant consists of a 7/8" x 5/8" (including bale) pendant on a 22-5/8" spiral rope style chain. The pendant has ten flashy claw-set amethyst stones surrounding an oval lavender jade cabochon. It is stamped 14 K and the chain is stamped CANADA RGB 14K and it has a springring clasp...
Measuring 12" high (just under 31 cm)this cut glass ewer or claret jug is mounted with silver (800) and has an indistinct makers mark and the silver standard for Germany introduced in 1884, the quarter moon and crown. The interior of the silver mounts are gilt, and there are gilt details on the geometric sections of the repousse design.
The designs are cut into vertical panels in the glass, with both diamond point and star designs, each panel below another panel in silver...
By Franz Bergman (Austria 1898-1863), this cold painted Austrian bronze depicts a parakeet or budgie, standing with head slightly turned. The budgie has a green and yellow body and blue tail, with wing feathers in black and white. It measures 7 1/4" long and is just under 3" high. It is in excellent condition with good bright paint, with very minor paint loss on his beak and face...
This is the very rare and famous "Amoeba" bracelet designed in 1948 by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. Because of the thickness of the link, it may best fit a 6 1/2" wrist. It weighs 108 grams and is in fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown...
Pair of 19th C. Chinese enameled porcelain plates, decorated with figures in landscape. Size; Each plate measures 8 Inches in diameter. Condition consistent with age, no issues.
This cane is made of extremely strong hardwood and unfolds with the push of your thumb. The seats were made of canvas and rarely survive. Can be easily replaced. This model has a very clever mechanism. There have been more patents filed for seat canes than any other type of cane known. Pat. in 1860s. Condition (Excellent). Size 35" L.
Vintage Scrimshaw on Whales Tooth by Jon Laubin of a Schooner at full sale on both sides. Tooth 4 1/4 tall mounted on a custom wood stand.
Jon Laubin was born in Hartford CT, Sailing lessons & a sailboat at age 14, a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy, traveling to foreign ports, exposure to ships of all kinds, and a love of nautical antiques, contributed to understanding the principles of accuratly drawing sailing ships...
Exceptional 2" wide sterling silver bracelet with 18 amethyst cabs designed and signed circa 1930's by Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). 74grams, 2.06oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Hallmarked FD SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Davis designs are included in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.
Pastel titled Old Shipwreck, signed lower left Frederick Wagner (1864-1940). Wagner was an American Impressionist who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1879 to 1884. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy the Carnegie and the Corcoran as well as the National Academy of Design. Image, 9.5"L x 11"W. Framed
15.5" L x 18" W Complete written provenance accompanies this piece.
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Indian Mogul painting on silk. Titled Shaw Jehan returns in Triumph. Image, 10"L x 7.5"W. Label from Indian gallery on verso. Matted Unframed.
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Signed by Sergio who is known for impeccable quality in his works and designs. The photo shows the necklace paired with a Chrysoprase Antonio Pineda bracelet that is absolutely stunning together and is also listed on my site for purchase. The necklace is 16 inches wearable and the hinged sides raise and lower as you move to always have a beautiful look and feel. The stone is perfect with no chips or flaws and is Chrysoprase which glistens in the light...
Rare sterling silver and bead necklace designed and signed circa 1960's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Necklace measures 16 1/2" long. Beads measure approx. 1/2" wide. Overall beautiful condition...
A bronze figure of a sturdy-bodied Garuda with his arms and wings spread outwards. Vishnu, with his traditional implements including a discus, conch and mala is balanced atop Garuda's left shoulder and upright tail. The patina is complex in color - some areas have taken on lapis lazuli blue hues.
Period: Angkor Period - 12th Century
Size: Height = 18.5 cm (7-1/2 inches) with pedestal, The statue alone is 14.2 cm (5-9/16 inches) high
Condition: A part of Garuda's left ha...
Chinese blue & white lidded jar, decorated with landscape design at the middle surrounded by geometric design above and bellow, from early 20th century period, base bears Chinese seal mark. Size; Height of jar is 8.4 inches with diameter of 6.5 inches. Condition Report; No condition issues and consistent with age.
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with pheasant in landscape and surrounded by bats in flight, late 19th/early 20th century period, base bears two blue rings. Size; Diameter of plate is 9.5 inches. Condition Report; No condition concerns.
Antonio Pineda signed necklace with black velvet rope to tie at your choice of length. The tips are arrow heads with a raw hammered finish. The archers depict a Lascaux inspired hunting scene. The hunters are cut out of the top layer of silver with the bottom layer being niello creating a shadow box effect. The blade is 5in. across and 2.5in.tall. The weight is 112 grams heavy. I also have listed the matching cuff that is also shown in the pictures. Simply rare and stunning, just LOOK AT THAT NE...
Today I am offering this signed Antonio Pineda archer cuff being 2.5in. tall and weighing 125 grams heavy. The cuff is most certainly a statement piece and certain to be gazed upon. The hunting scene is Lascaux inspired. The archers are cut out of the top layer of silver with niello being on the underneath layer of silver giving a shadow box effect. I am also listing the matching necklace to this bracelet. Please look at all the pictures as it is shown with the cuff.
Charger covered with crackled green celadon glaze and decorated with incised animal on the center. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 36.5 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, frittings to the rim, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
Sculptural, hand wrought sterling silver earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weight 18 grams, .05 oz. Earrings measure 2 1/4" long from top ball to bottom and 1 1/2" wide. Signed WS 925 eagle #30. Screw backs in fine working order.
Beautiful condition and patina. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Abraham Tobias is known for his stupendous repousse jewelry wrought in the Mexico City style associated with Matilde Poulat. His cuff bracelets are avidly collected for their bold and flawless repoussage and their, at times, stunning proportions. In the example at hand, a so-called “Aztec Rose” takes up almost the entire face of the bracelet and draws the eye immediately to its darkened recesses. A museum quality early Deco Mexican cuff that measures 7″ in inner circumference (includin...
Porcelain cranes in a lead tree decorate the lacquered top of this gilded wooden box enclosed in the original wooden box titled Romatsu Sokaku Zu (Ancient Pine Two Cranes) and signed Sekka, with signatures of Tozan II (porcelain decoration) and Hyoetsu (lacquer artist) inside. In this case, Kamisaka Sekka produced the design, enlisting two of Kyoto’s then top artisans to complete the work, lacquer artist Miki Hyoetsu I who applied the lead, gold and lacquer and Ito Tozan who created the ceram...
Absolutely gorgeous sterling repousse bracelet with matching clip earrings and ring by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. The bracelet is truly a small sculpture. It measures 5 5/8" around in the inside plus a 1 " opening ,is 1 3/4" wide and sits 1" high from the wrist. It weighs 150 grams so you know you are wearing this bracelet. The matching earrings are 1" long and 7/8" wide at the top portion. The clip backs are secure and comfortable. The ring is a size 5 1/2 is 7/8" wide and sits high on the f...
A Longquan celadon dish, decorated in the center with twin fish and covered overall with golden celadon glaze. Condition : achips to the foot rim. Diameter: 12.5 cm.
Beautiful vintage Art Deco sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by
Mexico designer Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961). Necklace measures 16 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Weighs 76grams, 2.6oz.
Original unpolished patina. Fully hallmarked with the Davis FD, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO. Excellent condition with no dents, dings or repairs. A similar Davis design is pictured on p. 161 of MEXICAN JEWELRY by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Fred Davis designs are included in the permanent 20th Cent...
Early Taxco necklace in emulation of Matilde Poulat’s “Mexico City” repousse, this piece is wrought in 980 silver and its beauty is beyond words. Intense “tribal” flair , deep patina, strong repousse and the splash of green added by the malachite cabs combine to create a necklace fit for pre-Colombian royalty. Measuring approx. 17″ long (wearable; it’s a little difficult to measure exactly due to the curve in the pectoral) with the pectoral part being 6 1/2″ wide and 2 ...
Oil painting of a Venice canal with children. Signed lower left by Robert Ward Van Boskerck (1855-1932), an Impressionist landscape painter. Boskerck was elected to the National Academy of Design in New York City as an associate in 1897, and an Academician in 1907. He exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, and other major museums. Work by this artist is held by the New York City in the Union League, Lotus Club, and Fencers Club, and the Layton Art Gallery. Image 30"L x 20"W....
A vintage c1930s ornate pair of sterling silver open salt dishes in the form of winged swans with cobalt glass salt dishes. The swans have fine detail and embossing along with openwork; the wings are riveted with silver plate on brass pins. These fine table decorations measure 3" long and 3" tall. The swans test as silver (they are unmarked) and the wings pivot a bit, and this fine set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All i...
A fine antique Bronze Statue of an Oni finely detailed casting in the finest Japanese tradition of bronze works. Cast in three pieces body pined to base. Measuring 17"T x 15"W x 11D.
A colossal and magnificent sterling and multi stone ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs(1929-82). Large central stone of quartz is surrounded by polished , irregular shaped pink tourmaline, smokey topaz, rose quartz, citrine and aquamarine. The ring is a size 6 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide It is in fine original condition and weighs 18 grams. No chips or cracks to the stones. Signed on reverse STERLING H. FRED SKAGGS HAND MADE. Please see the fabulous earrings and ...
Gorgeous sterling clip earrings with tumbled and polished citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smokey topaz and pink tourmaline by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. His pieces are highly collectible and have become more and more rare to find. These earrings measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/8" and are in fine original condition. No chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as show. Beautiful stones and expert craftsmanship.