Possibly a Margot design from the period when she was influenced by the arts and motifs of Japan this is a large Los Castillo brooch in one of their most recognizable motifs - the koi fish. Exceptionally well crafted with astonishing detail and fearless, confident repousse the brooch has acquired a fantastic patina over time that lends even more depth and dimension to the design. Meausuring 3 3/8" by 1 7/8" it weighs 28.6 grams and dates in the 1950s...
A big, bold, magnificent sterling and spider webbed turquoise bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The 7 saw tooth bezel set turquoise pop as the center focus of the cuff. Measuring 5 1/2" end to end plus an additional 1 1/2" opening, it is 2" wide and weighs an impressive 110 grams. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The bracelet is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M. from Italy and opened The Thunderbird Shop in 1927...
Mediterranean Fishing Boats, by Charles Levier (1920-2003). Signed lower right and titled on verso. For over 40 years, Levier enjoyed an important position as an artist with countless exhibitions around the world. Image, 24"L x 30"W.
SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
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Chinese Neolithic Machang Phase Painted Pottery Jar (c. 2300 - 2000 BC)
This attractive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a fairly highly-fired pale buff-coloured pottery, the surface colour varying a little in places due to uneven firing conditions...
"Summer at the 18th Pebble Beach "
A fine original watercolor painting of Pebble Beach Golf course Carmel California by James March Phillips a renowned California watercolorist. Measuring approx. 12 x 20 inches in excellent condition beautifully framed.
biography
James March Phillips was born in Fresno California in 1913. His art career began in the 1940's while attending Jean Turner Art Academy in San Francisco where is studied under such prominent artists as Louis J...
Don’t get lost. You will get a very unusual trinket if you purchase this 14Kt gold pendant with a compass inside. Originally it was used as a watch fob in the 1920’s which explains some minor dents on the front and back. The design in the front is enhanced by a white gold coat of arms for initials that could be engraved, and the back is polished. The fob is ¾” square and 1 7/16 high with the bail standing on its corner.
Fabulous heavy sterling bracelet with inlaid multi stone dots by Taxco silversmith Los Ballesteros. The dots include lapis, tiger eye, obsidian, and several others. I have seen this bracelet before with inlaid dots of onyx but never with the variety of stones as this bracelet.Please view all of the photos to see all of the various stones. This is a bold and heavy piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front,7" around in the inside, and weighing 105 grams...
Margot de Taxco's des. no 5247 is a modernist "beaded wave" creation and presented here is a set comprised of bracelet and matching clip-on earrings. I will dare say that Margot did not delve too much into modernism but whenever she did it, the results were equally inspired and carefully crafted as the rest of her work. The sculptural quality of the undulating links is matched by the curves of the semi-spheres set within them in a channel that is both pierced and contained by a raised border...
A lovely bowl of Jizhou ware. PERIOD : Southern Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 10.8 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
One of a Kind Studio Piece. Sterling Ring made by and Signed MIMI DEE. A 40mm etched Carnelian Gem Bead and .925 Silver was used to create this adjustable ring. Top is just short of 2"! Weighs 13 Grams. 05. Sold, yet similar could be custom ordered...
A rare Beswick English pottery Modern design vase by Colin Melbourne circa 1950s. This 12-1/4" English art pottery vase has the pattern number 1398, it is fully hand decorated and it has the Beswick England mark. Melbourne was known for his futuristic modern designs and this fine example is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A nice celadon mallet vase with a pair fish handles attached to the neck, covered overall with pale olive green glaze. Southern Song dynasty Longquan wares. Condition is perfect. High: 15.8cm.
Great modernist design in this sterling and turquoise ring by Navajo Johnny Mike Begay during his time working at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. It is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 1" wide at the bottom. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the terrific stone. Signed as shown.
Extremly rare little bisque Googly clown Mignonette with special facial funny expression of tiny hand painting butterfly decoration on her white bisque !
The tiny 5" ( 13 cm ) clown girl has white bisque socket head with very plump round facial shape , blue glass side - glancing googly inset eyes , painted short curly lashes . Single stroke brows and funny button nose , closed mouth with tiny center accent line ...
Lets your dreams come true with this most beautiful first period French " Snow Angel" Bisque Bebe by Rabery et Delphieu . A rare early French doll has superb quality of pale pressed bisque and lovely painting , stunning original wig , original body and superb antique costume with Angel wings !!
Best quality pressed pale bisque socket head with deep facial modeling , full lower cheeks and pretty blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes , dark eyeliner and br...
A carved and polychrome painted Pacific Northwest Coast native American mask, signed by the carver, L. White. Dated 1983. Size: 6.5 on. x 6.5 in.
A bronze seal belonging to a Han General. The impression represents the symbol for gold. Size: W. 2.4 x 2.4cm. H. 2.7cm.
Condition: Nice patina.
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