Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hill Jar (repaired)
This pottery vessel was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a reddish pottery and, of course, gets its name from its cover that depicts seventeen peaks, interspersed with floral and small circular patterns. The vessel stands on three sturdy legs, each in the form of a bear. Its outer wall is further decorated with a pair of taotie mask handles and bands of surrounding grooves...
A stunning sterling and coral bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This hand wrought piece has coral of exceptional color that is now very rare to find. The color is a deeper red than my camera is able to capture. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 1/8" opening, it is 1" wide...
Golden brown glaze covering foot rim decorated with incised lotus on the center. Firing ring on base burnt red. Diameter = 12.8 cm Period : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
Mid-century sterling and pearl bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The center pearls are a surprise traditional additional to the modernist link design. What an interesting contrast in this not often seen Antonio bracelet. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is just a hair over 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition and all the pearls are original and match. Signed as shown. Wearable, interesting and unusual.
Lovely all original French 17" ( 43 cm ) poupee with beautiful expression of pale bisque and painting ....... all original and generally excellent !!
She has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with dark blue outer rims and dark eyeliner . Fine painted long lashes and feathered brows , has closed mouth with little smile on on her fine accented lips ...
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Moulded Porcelain Wine Cup
This rare porcelain wine cup was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or possibly a little earlier. To the lower body is a band of moulded Buddhist rui lappets together with a moulded seal mark within the foot. The white porcelain body is particularly translucent, highly-fired with a high-pitched ring when tapped.
Diameter 5.5 cm, height 3.5 cm...
Chinese plaque done in Qianjiang style with a crane flying over with a tree in the scene. There is a poem written in black ink in the upper left corner with a seal in iron red below it. The plaque has an overall orange-peel effect on the surface.
Condition is very good, no breaks or cracks. Some minor wear to the enamels
The size of the plaque is approximately 16-1/4" long by 10-1/2" wide
Seal attributed to Jin Pinging.
An antique still life painting of fruit and berries with a red breasted grosbeak. Unsigned, but probably of either a Dutch or German origin. 18th century. Oil on canvas (relined) and offered in an antique walnut ogee molded frame. This painting is a delightful and realistic rendering of grapes, plums, gooseberries, peaches and cherries, with a red breasted grosbeak perched on the fruit. Canvas size: 17.5 inches x 21.5 inches...
AOYAMA 1955
Vintage oil painting on wooden board, 'Landscape (Aoyama (,Tokyo))', 1955, by a modern Japanese painter, Amano Saburo (1919-2006)...
The signatures of Chato Castillo and Ingrid's combine on this exquisite Mexican Deco silver fan pendant necklace - neither is a a common occurrence and both are synonymous with imaginative design and high quality. Chato is reported to have been the driving adventurous force behind most of the Los Castillo innovations - the revival of ancient techniques, the experimentation with materials - while Ingrid's still remains among the elusive early Taxco retailers...
Pretty bisque swivel head on kid - edged bisque shoulder plate , has wonderful almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and brows.
Closed mouth with fine accented lips and upturned lips corners with impressed dimples and typical hint of smile at her mouth...
Travel bag by Louis Vuitton; Monogram canvas in great vintage condition, clean inside with no odors. Exterior has one zippered and one open compartment, Interior has one zippered and two open compartments. Comes with keys. Originally sold by Saks Fifth Avenue. Bag measures 16 inches long by 14 tall by 8 inches wide. Circa 1970's.
A fine antique caddy in all original condition finish and interior compartments sugar or mixing bowl and brass feet all complete. In good condition some minor restorations to the banding.
Rare found of all original "Etrennes" box from Paris Deparment Store " Au Bon Marche" included a very cute 12" ( 31 cm ) little Miss by Maison Jumeau and her trousseau ... all original from France around 1875/78
A lovely card bord box included all original small French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 0 in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate...
Delicate gold plated chains and lovely quality faux Baroque pearls. Oval Miriam Haskell stamp on the back of the flowerhead clasp. 27" end to end.
Description: A lovely jade piece was carved from a mottled pebble. In mustard-greenish colour and greasy quality, this jade bird was shaped as a hanging piece. It is a beautiful jade carving piece which is much more attractive when you see it in real and caressing in your palms...
This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A good small vase in pear-shaped form, decorated incised to the body with floral sprays motif. Southern Song dynasty Jindezhen ware. Condition is good excepted no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. High: 10 cm.
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