Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014) titled “Butterfly Girl” dated 1977. The print is pencil-signed, dated, and numbered 37/85 in the bottom margin. Image size: 10 5/8”V x 9 ¼”H (paper size: 16 ½”V x 13 5/8”H). Red Nakayama seal verso. Very good overall condition with silver metallic pigments. There are two pieces of brown tape at the top edge verso and there is a very faint mat line barely evident...
Original antique oil painting view of a Spanish Interior with islamic influence Seville Spain. Signed lower right A. Liger titled Seville. Oil on canvas image 9"L x 7"W. overall 12 x 10 inches in excellent condition.
We have an unsigned beauty of obsidian drops and crafted of 114 grams of heavy silver to offer today. Jewels such as this one is truly rare and worth a spot in a collectors box even though signed only Mexico Silver. Standing 1 5/8ths inches tall it exudes an impressive presence. The patina is warm and natural. No dents, dings, chips or damage of any kind. There is a 17in. wearable for comfort, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This necklace is such a pleasure to wear! It drapes very nicely around the neck, measuring 15-1/2” long, with a maximum of ½” in width. It is marked "DANECRAFT STERLING RFG US PAT OFF" and weighs 36.8g. In excellent condition, and we believe it was made between 1940 and 1950. The flowers are lotuses (which are a type of water lily). To Buddists, they represent resurrection, purity and enlightenment. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully...
Original French watercolor painting. A botanical floral study of bluebells from a French porfolio of artwork dating from 1847. Image 7"w. x 10"L. Presented in an exquisite French mat and gilt wood frame measuring overall 20" L x 17" W.
Sigi Pineda was known during the Mexican Silver Renaissance for his expertise in enameling, dimensional designs and quality construction of the silver. The weight of this bracelet is 65 grams and is thick silver. The diameter is 2.25 and can be sized smaller or larger with an experienced jeweler. The applied wave comes outward for a true 3D effect. There is the beginnings of a dark patina started and also glare reflecting...
A Nandina (Jap.Nanten) grows up in brilliant red hues over a dark garden stone on thie black panels of this unique painting by Ono Tosaburo. Heavy pigment on paper mounted as a two panel screen with light cloth border and hardwood frame. This was exhibited at the 12th Nitten in 1956, and is visible in the catalog for that year. It is 85 x 74 inches (188 x 216 cm) open...
A pair of root-wood geese carvings 10 x 4 x 3 inches (24 x 10 x 9 cm) and 6 x 3 x 8 inches (14 x 6.5 x 20 cm) respectively. There are some minor losses around where the feet are attached to the natural form polished wood bodies, otherwise are in fine condition.
A pear-shaped vase freely painted with foliate designs in a dark chocolate brown glaze over a white slip. The slightly flared footrim is also painted in dark chocolate brown. Comes with a certificate from an auction in Beijing.
Period: Song (10th Century)
Size: Height = 22.5 cm (8-7/8")
Condition: A very small chip at the foot-rim.
Most beautiful and special elegant French Ebony wooden doll Salon chair with original silk tufted seat and fine hand painting decoration.
A rare to find wooden chair with gilt hand painting back and front legs , has seat with original dark red silk tufted and trim edged ..... all complete in good condition to age about 1875 ..........
Note small melting parts and different color at the silk seat, which present the charm of the early 19th...
We are very pleased to offer this especially beautiful Bebe by Gaultier , made in France circa 1885 ...... , has most delicate pale bisque enhanced by fantastic sculpting and painting with splendid large eyes and pretty large size about 28,5" ( 74 cm )and rare original Doll - Shop label on body...........
She has on pale bisque swivel head of best quality with very plump cheeks and beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims and dark eyeliner ...
This Antonio Pineda signed onyx cones bracelet is shown in Silver Seduction by Stromberg on page 138. The height is 1 7/8th inches with the diameter when closed is 2.5in and will fit most. With the weight at 143 grams you know in your hands the quality of workmanship instantly. The panels interlock and round smoothly. No chips, cracks or damage of any kind. Stunning museum and collector quality.
Most hand sewn three piece tiny French Bebe outfit which would fit very well for French or German small Bebe about around 10" / 11" ( 26 - 28 cm ) .... perfect for tiny Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty little darling !!!
Rare to find small Bebe costume of three piece.... on beautiful light green silk sateen dress with tiny pleats at upper front and small lace ruffles and ornaments decoration...
Iconic hand wrought sterling silver "Old Maguey" necklace designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Necklace has a wearable length of up to 19 inches. Center portion measures 7" across & 1 3/4" high at widest point. Weight 122 grams, 4.3 oz. Beautiful condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked on the clasp TAXCO 940 HA dating the piece to 1940-48. Pictured on p. 178 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
Most hand sewn antique aqua blue silk sateen costume fully of pretty and elegant details in generally excellent fabric condition at 19th. century...... fit perfect for French or German doll about circa 23" ( 59 cm ) .... for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Edene Bebe or other pretty dolls in your collection.
Beautiful one of a kind dress with small 8 row pleated front part of cream and aqua silk and fine lace pleats...
Very rare to find 1o,5 " ( 27 cm ) tiny all original Paris Bebe by Danel special for Emile Jumeau France circa 1889 in all perfect condition and very cute face expression.
Little Darling with pale pressed bisque socket head of best quality with beautiful amber brown spiral paperweight inset enamel eyes ...
This seated figure, a Lohan or Scholar, is very nicely modeled, with good detail and form. It measures 3 3/8" high x 2 5/8" wide and is covered in a soft turquoise colored glaze, which is translucent, and varied in intensity of color, being deeper colored where the glaze has pooled. there are very tiny dark spots apparent in the glaze, some more visible on back and shoulders...
Stunning, elegant and rare this sterling silver & turquoise necklace was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Necklace measures 17 wearable inches long X 1 inch wide at the center panel. Weight - 194 grams, 6.08 oz...
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