All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1464149 (stock #TCR8441)
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A true part of Kyoto modern ceramic history, this robust vase reminiscent of Okinawan Kaki-otoshi ware was created at the Kyoto 2nd Industrial School circa 1925. It comes in the original wooden box titled Black Glazed Vase with Flower Motif, and signed inside Kyoto Shiritsu Dai Ni Kogyo Gakko followed by a large red seal. It is 27 cm tall, 23 cm diameter and in excellent condition. The roots of the mingei movement, ravaging the Japanese ceramic world at the time, are clearly evident...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1464126
Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print with hand-applied color by Ono Tadashige (1909-1990) signed at the lower right "T. Ono" in white ink. Attached to a sheet of handmade Japanese washi paper inscribed in black ink in kanji verso with the artist's signature, the title "Fugu" (Pufferfish), and date of 1959. At the lower left in pencil is "No. 12" and the lower right appears to hold the original price (rubbed). The washi backing sheet measures 12 3/8" x 18" (image: 11 7/8" x 17 5/8")...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464112 (stock #1127)

Especially beautiful rare all original first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has round face called " Moon Face " with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original fur wig and body !!Wearing most beautiful antique outfit ...

From first period around 1882th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464095 (stock #1126)

Rare all original Huret era 1860 / 62 enfantine poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original kid body with bisque arms and superb original anfantine costume all original !!!

13,5" ( 35 cm ) ... beautiful doll made by Blampoix around 1860th. has fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with cobald blue enamel eyes . Has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows...

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1930 item #1464071 (stock #M1426)
Offered is a wonderful, circa 1920s, hanging, Apothecary Show Globe fashioned in the Art Deco style, complete and all-original. Very often hung in the front window of the local drug store to attract customers, these show globes were frequently filled with colored water to add extra depth and interest to their sculpted appearance.

Condition of this fabulous piece is quite fine. The interior of the globe and finial note some faint, scattered, age-related haziness...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1464025 (stock #lot1222)
A Junyao cup was in Beautiful oval shape and was applied on the surface with a stroke of purple splash.
Similar piece is found in the book Alchemy in Blue,Ancient Jun-Ware from the Yip Collection. Published by University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong.(相關物件請參考香港中文大學出版‘紫艷擬青’)

Date: Song/Jing periods, 11th/12th centuries.

Width:8.7cm,
Height:4.7cm

A custom-made cotton box is included.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464001 (stock #1123)

Very cute cabinet size bisque Bebe by Steiner Figure A in her most beautiful original outfit and generally excellent and original condition !!

A sweet little girl which will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression about 14"( 35 cm ) has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painted socket head .

She has lovely pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1463839 (stock #RR07099)
Here is a sweet ring, which comes out of the era when Edwardian styles were sliding into Art Deco. (1920s – 1935-ish) It is marked “925” for sterling silver, and set with a ruby, birthstone for those born in July. Rubies have been called “the queen of stones and the stone of kings.” The ring has the mellow patina of age, and is size 6. It could be re-sized. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #1463795 (stock #M1335)
Offered for sale is a choice 19th century apothecary medicine bottle marked "P.IPEC-OPII" ! This 6.5 inch tall bottle produced by the Whitall Tatum Company of Millville, New Jersey, additionally has the patent date and manufacturer's initials embossed on the base, “W.T.CO. – Pat. 1889”.

This label-under-glass (LUG) wide mouth apothecary bottle is in fine condition and sports ground glass construction to the stopper. The label is complete, undamaged and displays very nicely...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463577 (stock #1122)

Most beautiful and rare to find 14" ( 36 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from early period and called " Le Bambin " ... from France around 1889 preserfed in his original presentation box !

Very nice doll which has fine creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely quality of painting included stunning blue glass enamel inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463574 (stock #1121)

Rare found of 5 piece all original French Poupee Winter ensemble preserved in his presentation box from 19th. century

A wonderful and rare accessory set of Fashion doll ice skates blades and a pair of suitable silk velvet booties with flat leather sole . The booties would hold by a small strap at the skates.

The shoes has side closure with hand made loops and silk ribbons...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463501 (stock #1120)

Rare found of 20" x 10" ( 50 x 25 cm) luxury presence French Boudoir toilette table for Poupee or small Bebe for your dolls salon.

Very feminine toilette table covered with fine silk brocade with hand woven tiny rose buds , edged ornate with silk cording and accented with embroidered lace draps. Middle framed mirrow with bow decoration as final upper accents .

A lower part are silk brocade covered matching to the table top ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463438 (stock #1119)

Wonderfully preserved French Poupee with unusual facial expression in all original condition with superb pale bisque and painting on sturdy original body , gorgeous wearing of all original afternoon woolen bustle gown . All complete generally excellent and ready to dislay and enjoy .....

Size 5 French poupee about 21" ( 55 cm ) with lovely pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , all of pale quality has unusual and stunning facial expression .

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All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463323 (stock #1117)

Gorgeous original antique two piece silk gown , all hand sewn costume attributed by Mademoiselle Bereux for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer or other early era Poupee as well !

Wonderful and rare authentic enfantine gown of very delicate hand woven silk with tiny ecru striped print and wonderful hand ornate with dark green silk cord trim . Has wonderful loop decoration at jacket and skirt

Two piece costume with jacket and skirt ,the jacket has rounded neck features a ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463322 (stock #1116)

One of a kind light pink and ecru French Bebe costume of wonderful silk satain fine ornate with french lace and lovely accessorys and trim.

One piece silk outfit looks like a jacket dress with hand ruffled and pleated ecru silk upper front . Has pleated pink bottom front like the both sides , the sleeves and dress back with longer lose parts ornate wirh fine lace .

A beautiful outfit for a doll around 21" ( 54 cm ) , has rounded neckline and inset long sleeves with lace...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1463302
Japanese Meiji carved bamboo okimono figure of a standing Daruma (also known as Bodhidharma), the body wrapped in a draped robe covered in folds. A fly whisk emerges from the hidden folded arms and extends along the side of the head between one of the elongated earlobes with hoop earring and the furrowed brow. 8 3/4" high. Very good overall condition with typical minor wear. There are a few short cracks and one small chip at the base. From the Phoenix estate of a former Daruma collector.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1463299
Large late Qing dynasty Guangxu period lidded porcelain ginger jar decorated in underglaze blue against a faint bluish-white background with four “shuangxi” symbols (indicating double-happiness and wedded bliss) surrounded by a stylized pattern of pencil style scrolling sweet pea flowers and vines (symbolizing “many children”). A bud forms the finial. The interior and base are glazed but the foot rim and mouth are unglazed. This type of decoration with a sweet pea floral background was ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1463294 (stock #MB773)
Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar

This large and impressive pottery jar was made around the 13th / 14th century, during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown in the west with some people initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same general period but in the north of China). These jars are now known to have originated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province in the south-west of...