Large limited edition Japanese lithograph with red sumi-e brush strokes by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "Fleeting Dream." This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 26/30 in the lower left margin. Paper size: 28 5/8" x 22". This print was never framed and is in excellent overall condition. From a Phoenix, Arizona estate. It was originally purchased from the Tolman Collection.
Very nice original antique small size " Guignol " Theater from France at 19th. century for your Doll display !! So rare in this small doll size ...
A Guignol theater was offered in the Etrennes catalog of " Grand Magazin de Louvre " or from " Au Bon Marche " and other Paris Depratment stores at 19th. century and was one of the most popular toy puppet theater in France and Paris ......
Very cute tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" .... which were offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !!
Tiny doll for your doll with her rare Trousseau .... special cute dolly with distinctive complexion or facial painting , still preserved in her superb tiny silk costume with matching bonnet !
The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and curled blonde mohair wig ...
Most beautiful large bisque girl from S.F.B.J from later Jumeau area around 1900 / 1910 in larger size 12 with very pretty and lovely face expression , original wig and Jumeau body with mark and original body finish . Charming antique clothing and in generally excellent condition.
Not often to find such a so pretty and charming 26" ( 66 cm ) doll by SFBJ .....
Tibetan thangka densely painted in gouache on cloth with a scene featuring the seven-tiered dark blue Mahottara Heruka, the wrathful form of the Buddha and principle wrathful diety of the bardo, depicted standing on a lotus throne with multiple heads, arms, and legs and surrounded by a flaming aureole in consort with Krodheshvari shown lying on a tiger’s skin. Seven herukas, rendered over inverted triangles, and other figures surround the central image. 19th century...
A large and elegant Wa-gumi basket by Yufu Shohaku signed on the base made up of alternating strips of finely braided bamboo rope and bands of raw bamboo. This is a dramatic work measuring 22 x 20 x 14 inches (56 x 50 x 35 cm).
Yufu Shohaku (b. 1941) is a second-generation bamboo artist from Beppu, the son of Yufu Chikuryu, putting him in the lineage of Sato Chikuyusai. Shohaku began making bamboo baskets in elementary school and achieved mastery by middle school...
A halo surrounds the emaciated figure of a Rakan (Arhat or Arahat) seated atop a stone draped in billowing robes clutching a nyoi scepter in his bony left fist. The holy figure is chiseled and polished with extreme care and attention to detail. The detail in the carving is striking, as bamboo is notoriously hard and difficult to work. Setting it apart from most bamboo carving is a complex pattern of extremely fine chiseled texture throughout...
In bhumisparsa mudra, sitting on a stepped lotus stand. Originally the Buddha was holding a fan, which is missing. It dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. H. 29 cm.
A shu-iro red lacquered sign in the shape of a tea jar dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. A long verse has been carved into the surface before lacquering. The back is bound with cloth and lacquered black. The sign is 16 x 20 inches (41 x 50 cm). There are minor chips typical of age, but is in overall very good condition...
For the luxury Paris Doll Shop " Au Nain Bleu " on pretty shy faced child Bebe in all factory original condition included very beautiful clothing , gorgeous wig and original body .
It was one of the most popular special Doll and Toy Shop´s in Paris which you could find there at the 19th...
Alice Haigh Dixon (American, 1876-1956) - View looking toward Big Sur, California. Oil on canvas. Size: 18 inches x 22 inches. Signed in lower right.
An attractive scene of flowers along the California coastline by this San Francisco and Healdsburg painter. Offered in a gilded modern plein air frame. Minor paint loss to a small area just left of the signature.
This Los Castillo Mexican silver necklace is exceedingly rare. It is truly more like a sculpture with it's open 3D flower pod containing a round pea inside each. The tops of the leaves are deeply carved. Heavy and constructed with rivets to show off a weight of 120 grams. The link is 1 inch tall and 15.25 wearable inches in length. A very heavy extension is included that can take you to 17.5 inches long if desired...
Vintage Steiff stuffed donkey pull toy on wheels. Circa 1945-50s. Original condition with Steiff metal button in left ear and U.S. Zone Germany label. The donkey retains its leather saddle, stirrups, and harness, and it has a working pull cord growler. Size; 26 inches length x 21 inches height x 11.25 inches depth.
Most beautiful Fashion poupee silk enfantine gown for Huret , Rohmer or other pretty poupee
about around 17" ( 44 cm ) all hand sewn and in generally excellent condition of silk at 1865 !
Pretty enfantine dress of fine silk , has wide rounded neckline , V - shaped front , pagoda sleeves and fine decoration
of silk fringe trim around edged and upper skirt .
Fitted waist and shoulder decoration of silk row with fringe trim , two row skirt and
back closure with tiny hooks and han...
A beautifully decorated 18Kt white gold filigree ring from the 1920’s centered by a 0.56 Ct brilliant cut diamond that has K color and VVS2 clarity.
Korean Choson dynasty front opening bandaji (storage chest) decorated with elaborate openwork brass hardware and the original fish-form lock. A large handle at the bottom is accented with three plates in the form of bats. The drop-front door opens to reveal a single small shelf in the interior. Late 19th century. Side carrying handles...
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process. Most of her bracelets are big, bold and daring - her jewelry in general commanding...
Margot de Taxco design 5647 is a beautiful floral motif with the bracelet and earrings having a stately presence of 1.75in. tall. The repousse is thick and heavy with a combined weight of 155.5 grams. The parure has no damage and is an excellent example of this design. Definitely collector worthy. The necklace is 16.25in. of wearable length. The center piece comes together with a simple ring and the look is divine. The leaves go around the neck with the sizable flowering sections making the drop...
Georgian physician's blood letting set including a silver mounted green shagreen case with hinged top, complete with its four original thumb lancets, each with a triangular steel blade housed in hinged tortoiseshell protective guards. Circa 1790. Three of the steel blades are stamped with the cutler's mark of a crown with a six pointed star below, while the fourth blade is stamped SARLING. The set is in remarkable condition, with the only the catch for the lid closure being missing. Shagreen ...
Antonio Pineda hallmarked necklace with approximately 17 in. wearable and 70 grams of thick silver. Each link makes a wave with open air slits in between each wave. At the widest point it is 1 inch tall. It is built on a curve and lays beautifully with his signature triangular shaped connections . Perfect for board room to jeans. Simply stunning on. No damage and natural dark patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A fabulous baluster form vase by the first generation Kato Keizan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Gaoji Ryumimi Chokoku Kabin(Ivory Porcelain Dragon Ear Carved Vase). Low on the flaring neck two dragons form handles, and the body of the vessel as carved with archaic symbols reflecting continental taste popular from the Meiji through Taisho to early Showa period. It is 33 cm (13 inches) tall 19.5 cm (7-3/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. Attached to the base is a ...
Abraham Paz was known for bringing to life the designs of Fred Davis. Many of Davis's designs are signed by Abraham Paz. The stone is large and I believe it is obsidian without a sheen. You can put light to the back of the undamaged stone and see that it is most probably Obisidian. The length is 15in. That may seem short but it is built like a pectoral that perks up at the hollow of the neck and sits comfortably tipped outward. You can see that the circles on the top of the framework of the drop...
A young girl, her hair loosely bound, drifts off into a fond memory with a smile as she brushes a letter, the reem of paper draped from her left hand, the bamboo brush idle in her right. Incredible detail from the Kinkozan Kiln in Kyoto stamped on the pale clay of the base. It is 18 cm (7 inches) long, roughly the same height and in excellent condition. Better known for Kyo-satsuma style pottery works, this is a rarity.
The tear drop is an iconic design for Antonio Pineda. This necklace is Properly signed as shown and with a weight of 126 grams that speaks of quality. Generously sized with a 5in. diameter makes this example approximately 17in. long. The stones are all original to the necklace and there is no damage to the stones or silver. The amethyst have white swirls and some internal striations and the purple is deep in color. All the terminals are in correct position with no bends so it lays perfectly when...
Large limited edition lithograph with red sumi-e brush strokes by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "Ancient Song." This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 12/35 at the lower right. The red calligraphy is more vibrant than it appears on the main image. Paper size: 27" x 20 3/4". Very good overall condition. There are three small pieces of linen tape on the reverse top edge. This print is from a Phoenix, Arizona estate. It was originally purchased from the Tolman Collection.
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Marcel Boucher trained and worked at Cartier in the Paris, France shop. He left for Taxco to be among some of the most creative thinkers in artistry at the time. He opened a shop in Taxco named Parisina and this necklace is one of his creations hallmarked in that manner. He was not in Taxco long so finding pieces of his marked Parisina are treasures. This piece is THE BEST necklace that I have seen from his work. It is a HUGE 1.5 inches wide and weighs 101 grams heavy. This botanical design is o...
A lovely roku-yu glazed form from the kilns of Korea mounted on a tri-pronged rosewood stand and enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) tall plus the stand. There are minor chips about the rim. An excellent piece for use in the tea room. Likely 15th to early 17th centuries (Possibly later Goryeo likely early Joseon).
Very nice display for doll´s in your collection which is not often to find in this condition of superb presentation .
Luxury display of French porcelain wash-set and many small accessory ........ similar presentation Toilette box for doll´s was offered around 19th. century at "Etrennes" catalog of the Paris department store " Printemps " and other ....
13" x 10" x 5 1/4" in closed condition ( 35 x 26 cm x 14 cm ) wooden box has decorative paper covering
with lithographed...
Pair of Chinese porcelain low bowls. Decorated in the traditional three glaze sancai design portraying song birds, small fruit and insects. Six character under-glaze blue Jiajing mark to base surrounded by double circles. Good condition, some expected wear to the enamels.
Size: 6" diameter
Antique Chinese brush washer in a GE glaze. Glazed on the inside and base with the base rim left unglazed. No markings.
Size: Approximately 11-1/2 cm diameter and 3-1/2 cm high
Condition: Hairline crack on base which continues up the side (please refer to pictures - it is not noticeable on the side)
Age: 18th century Qianlong period
Offered are an extraordinary and most rarely-found pair of early 19th century, child/young adolescent - size, Slave Rattle Shackles with one measuring approximately 4.75 inches tall by 7 3/8 inches wide and the other measuring 5.25 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide.
The oddly-shaped, hand-wrought shackles each have two lateral "pockets" that contain pieces of metal or balls that “rattle” as the wearer moves about, thus indicating the wearer's location. This type of shackle is noted in histor...
Offered is an extremely RARE 1847 Slavery Manumission document from Knox County, Tennessee, executed for Richard Dunn and referencing his slave, Eliza, and her three children, William, Nancy, and Mary Elizabeth. Archived 1842 Tennessee Early Tax List records indicate that Richard Dunn owned 302 acres of land, was employed in agriculture and owned one slave valued at $400 in that year; perhaps this slave was Eliza (pre-children).
Measuring approximately 12.5 long x 7.75 wide, this extraordinar...
A beautiful masterfully drawn Standing Female Nude French c.1800. Drawing on blue gray hand made paper some age discoloration. Image 20"L x 12.5"W matted and framed in a quality gold frame overall 28" L x 21" W.
Wonderful vintage Georg Jensen " Amoeba" bracelet no.89 designed by Henning Koppel. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a very substantial 136 grams. The biomorphic links are thick, so closed fits a 7" wrist. Fine original condition and signed as shown. This is mid-century modern Scandinavian design at its very best.
Offered is an extremely RARE 1861 Slavery Manumission document from Norfolk, Virginia, executed for A. A. (Alexander Augustus) Cowdery and referencing his slave, George Danley.
Measuring approximately 10 inches long x 8 inches wide, this extraordinary and historical document is handwritten and was executed on April 29, 1861, just 12 days after Virginia chose to secede from the Union on April 17, 1861.
The document is in excellent condition save the fold marks; this document clearly has ...
Measuring just under 6.5 inches in width, this VERY RARE, 19th century, hand-forged iron, slave collar with unusual incised detailing was recently uncovered in Texas.
Complete with functional locking mechanism and -even more scarcely found- a working key, this seldom found piece remains in excellent, all-original condition and stands as a horrid, tangible testament to the malevolence of slavery.
The collar is constructed of two, hefty, separate, semi-circular pieces of iron that are hinged ...
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