All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277682
The pear-shaped body rises to a tall cylindrical neck surmounted by a lobed garlic bulb-shaped mouth and pair of dragon-fish handles suspending large stationary rings from their tails. The vase also decorated by incised floral on the body. Glazed Base. 20 cm high Small chip on the foot rim, no hairlines or craks and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277677
The vase has a globular body and tall long neck flanked by tubular handles, and is covered allover in a guan type glaze of slightly bluish green which falls in a line above the glazed base. 21 cm high Three tiny chips on the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277652 (stock #152)
An 18 " ( 46 cm ) especially cute and so beautiful example of the rare to find model " Bougoin " with finest quality of bisque and painting .

Has very gentle expression and well functioning lever mechanism on the original signed Steiner eyes.... original early body and body finish and wearing fine antique turquoise silk costume with richly silk ribbon trim , undergarments, socks and leather shoes !

Made in France by Jules Steiner ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277546
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin birds. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277542
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin butterfly. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1277541
Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277540
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1277502 (stock #141212crossn)
This is a very old pre Spratling era Yalalag cross with it's original chain of a long 48 inches. Each cross on the chain is of thick silver. All of the beads on the chain are 9mm and hand made. The drop is 6in. long and the beads are much larger than the chains beads at 13mm. Again all the crosses on the drop are extremely thick silver and are also hand made. Pieces like this were normally not signed and this one is of no exception...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1277325 (stock #hec141112br)
We are offering a rarely seen Hector Aguilar bracelet that is 7.25in. long and 1in. wide. This bracelet is very comfortable to wear and moves like a slinky on your arm. No damage or flaws of any kind and collector quality. Correctly hallmarked as shown.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1277317 (stock #152)
Most beautiful light green and cream antique silk costume with matching wire bonnet... fit perfect French or German doll about circa 19"/20" ( 50-52 cm )....for Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden Bebe or other one of your favorite doll´s !!

It is a pretty most hand sewn one of a kind French dress of light green silk and pretty cream and green striped silk......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277310 (stock #151)
Very pretty French All bisque Mignonette in Presentation Box with Trousseau and fine accessory !!

The cute 4" / 10 cm all bisque Mignonette has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso.

Tiny blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest painted lashes and feathered brows. Has closed mouth with shaped lips , sweet tiny blonde curled fur wig.

Peg jointed bisque arms and legs with painted black heeled shoes and white stocking with blue rim...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1277236 (stock #lop121114br)
A definite clamper with a presence that makes all comment when you wear it. Made by Gerardo Lopez who is well known for quality and strong designs in clamper bracelets. The diameter is 2.5in. and the height is also 2.5in. The repousse is a heavy 71 grams. No flaws or damage and a tight spring. A real treasure for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1277195
Rare geometrical, eye catching sterling silver and azurite brooch or pin designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 3/4" across X 1". 12 handcut stones are set on either side of a center silver channel. The stones are shadowed by silver triangles. Beautiful unpolished vintage condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277097 (stock #150)
20" / 52 cm ...... Very beautiful earliest period inside " DEPOSE" bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicate complexion with soft details , early original body and nice wearing .

She is one the rare to find inside mark Depose Bebe´s by Jumeau which was produced only a short time by Emile Jumeau .......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1277010 (stock #J2565)
A cast silver pin/pendant with irregular branches and a lustered, textured surface. The abstract design is enhanced with a translucent lacquer finish that gives the silver a whitish or gold tint in some areas. The glass beads are a deep red to imitate coral and are secured with adhesive applied to the back, in some places excessively. The rollover clasp is in good working order; a sturdy bail is applied behind one tip. The piece measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¾ inches at its widest area...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1276943
Vintage hand wrought sterling silver stuffing or serving spoon designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The spoon is 12 3/8" long and weighs a hefty 121 grams, 4.3 oz. Signed on the reverse WS Spratling 925 TAXCO MEXICO with eagle 30. Beautiful condition - no dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1276940
Handsome pair of vintage hand carved rosewood serving pieces designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Each is set with 12 silver beads and measure 10 1/2" long. Signed on reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO and WS. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1276865 (stock #4769)
A small fan painting by an anonymous painter of the Tosa School in ink, colors and gold on paper. Mounted on goldfleck paper. Depicting a battle scene of the "Tale of the Heike", an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan at the end of the 12th century. This fan painting probably belongs to the same set of illustrations of the "Heike Monogatari" in the Museum of Asian Art in Berlin. Condition: slightly browned, some pigments rubbed...