All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309704 (stock #326)

Most beautiful French bisque Jumeau girl .... having fine creamy bisque enhancing the plumply modeled cheeks , beautiful antique wig , original body and body finish and wearing nicely with " Que de Paris " .......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1309702
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled Maple" by Tsukasa Yoshida (1949 - ) dated 1970. The artist's red square seal is at the lower right. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin, dated and titled in Japanese in the left margin, and titled in English in the lower left margin. The known paper size is 16”V x 11 1/4”H (image: 14 1/2”V x 9 3/4”H). This print has been framed with UV glass and archival materials in a traditional 19"V x 15"H wood frame with rounded corners...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1309692
Chinese Qing dynasty scholar’s pear-form monochrome porcelain bud vase with wide mouth covered overall in a Junyao type purplish blue flambé glaze that extends into the interior. The slightly recessed base is brown washed. The wood stand and padded silk presentation box are included. Early 19th century to possibly late 18th. Vase: 3 1/2” high x 3” diameter. Silk presentation box: 7 1/2"L x 5"W x 4 1/2"H. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309613 (stock #325)

Very nice antique three piece sailor outfit from the Jumeau factory ....

mark inside size 8 ..... perfect for your size 8 Jumeau around 17" / 18" ( 45 - 46 cm ).

On pretty dark blue woolen jacket with checkered collar and cuffs , to close at front with buttons and button holes.

On matching dress with cream upper part at front and dark blue cotton back side and soft woolen skirt...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1309583
The Guanyin seated on a lotus throne, accompanied by two attendants. At the back of the figure there is an opening where offerings or religious texts were kept. This piece is 35 cm tall and dates from the 18th century. Condition: paint loss, worm holes (treated), age wear, an ornament missing at the top of the back plate. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1309521
Gorgeous, intricately carved sterling silver and black obsidian bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide and will comfortably fit a wrist up to 6 1/2". Clasp hallmarked with Antonio crown, eagle 17 and pattern # zz648. Beautiful vintage condition. Crescent shaped stones have no chips or cracks. Clasp with safety chain is tight and secure...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1309509 (stock #7145)
A vintage 14k yellow gold half eternity or half hoop ring with twelve channel set genuine diamonds c1970s. This classic size 7 ring is all in 14k yellow gold and the diamonds are ~3 points each for a total of ~36 points (measured in band by gauge). This elegant low profile diamond wedding band is stamped 14K and A76, and it weighs 2.0 grams. It is just under 1/8" wide. Because of the number of diamonds, it actually looks like a full eternity band when being worn...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1309424 (stock #7143)
A large retro 1940s genuine amethyst cocktail ring. This size 6 ring measures 5/8" x 11/16" across the setting and the fine stone is ~6 carats (calculated) in size. This ring weighs 5.5 grams, it is stamped 10K and JEJ and the stone is a beautiful deep and vibrant purple colour. This February birthstone has had the reputation since ancient times of retaining the passion of love, and in ancient times was given as an engagement or wedding gift...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1309410 (stock #5028)
Rare limited original woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1896 Paris - 1960 Karuizawa) with glued title label in French "First Love - Young Girl from Yap", lavishly printed with gofun, mica and karazuri. Signed in pencil, red Daikoku's mallet seal, left margin with seal of printer Maeda and paper with artist's watermark. Reverse with red edition cartouche in kanji 48/150. Please refer to Richard Miles "The prints of Paul Jacoulet", No. 43 with picture. First impression, according to R...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1309339
Large Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period bombe form censer (incense burner) with flared rim decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with three horizontal rows of zhuanshu "shou" (longevity) ideographs extending around the circumference of the bulbous body. A key-fret border is above the calligraphy and a petal border is below it. Two underglaze blue concentric circles are on the recessed glazed base...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1309297 (stock #MBR4926)
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A fine dark olive bronze by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8 inches (20 cm) tall and in fine condition. Katori Masahiko (1899-1988) was born into the family of prominent Bronze Artist Katori Hozuma in Chiba. He was internationally awarded at the Paris Exposition in 1925, the year he graduated The Tokyo University of Fine Arts (a student of Tsuda Shinobu). Heavily involved with the Teiten/Nitten National Art Exhibition, following the...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309183 (stock #324)

On very beautiful example of the open mouth Pintel and Godchaux Bebe with very sweet face expression and best quality of painting , original body and pretty clothing !!!

I´m not a fan of this doll´s but as I found this pretty girl I fall in love and she was a must have for me !!!!

France circa 1890 / 95 by ..... Pintel & Godchaux ...

Very beautiful 28" / 71 cm bisque socket head doll with very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick black dark eyeline...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1309170 (stock #MOR4924)
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A blossoming plum rises majestically on the simulated matt-metal finish of this cloisonné vase by the Ando studio marked on the base. The interior is a rich dark blue, the exterior flat orange peel textured metal gray with the flower laden branches rising up in moriage. It is 30.5 cm (12 inches) tall, 18.5 cm (7 inches) diameter and in fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1309169 (stock #MOR4923)
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A bridge and weeping-cherry (shidare sakura) draped over swirling eddies on this silver lidded Meiji period Koro incense burner on its original matching table. On the table a waterwheel is visible downstream from the same scene, tiny silver beads floating on the crests of the ripples. The incense burner has a silver lid and removable liner, with a nashiji gold-flaked bottom. It is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition. The table is 14-1/2 x 7 x 2-1/2 inches (37 x 17.5 x 6 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1309149 (stock #150709)
We are offering a very rare and exceptional design 482 Los Castillo Spratling era Necklace. The height is an impressive 1.5 inches. Quality speaks with the weight being 180 grams heavy. It measures a 17 inch wearable length. The silver is closer to 980 and exhibits an almost white color to the silver making the masterpiece look even richer. This vintage beauty is everything a person wants in a refined collection and also museum worthy. It carries the circle marks like the artifact series of work...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1308959 (stock #ANR4921 )
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A large screen depicting a samurai replete with the Jakumei crest of the Takeda Clan rearing his horse in a shout of battle, wand extended at arms length giving the order to charge. The horse appears to be fighting panic, possibly at the deafening sound of the guns of Oda Nobunaga, a sound which brought in the modern era of warfare to Japan in a pitched battle between Oda forces and those of Takeda Shingen. The scene is depicted in a typical Meiji Rekishiga-style, light pigments on silk, wrapp...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1308865 (stock #730)
Beautiful American oil painting of a portrait of a young girl with a parrot. American school 19th century. Measuring 8 x10 inches overall framed size 10.5" x 12.5". Original antique frame. In excellent condition oil on canvas laid down on board some minor flaws to frame.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1308827 (stock #150409)
We are offering today a fantastic and truly rare Victoria pectoral necklace that has a 17in. wearable length with a weight of 117 grams. The repousse is thick and works it's way around like woody vines. The turquoise stones are original to the piece with a warmed teal color. It has Victoria's oldest hallmark and is number 61. Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti named her taller Plateria Victoria and she was one of the earliest women of Taxco. Her work is represented in several of the books by PENNY MOR...