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Galerie Hafner
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Finely potted porcelain bowl, painted in pale famille rose enamels with fruiting and flowering gourd vines. The outside decorated with four "dragon and phoenix" medallions on a yellow ground. Base with iron red six character "Guangxu" mark. Condition: foot rim with an over glazed tiny chip (see photo no. 3), some wear to gilding. Dimension: Diameter: 13.8 cm, 5.9 cm high.
Large 99-page Japanese mid-19th century composite album consisting of 33 of the more interesting, rare, and desirable oban-sized woodblock print triptychs produced during the late Edo period. Included are prints by Kuniyoshi (12), Kunisada I and II (7), Sadahide (5), Yoshikazu (3), Yoshitsuya (2), Hiroshige II (1), Yoshitora (1), Yoshimori (1), and Kunitsuna (1). The individual sheet size is 14 1/4"V x 9 3/4"H...
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Hallmarked Taxco 980 and I always say that I have never seen a piece marked as such that was not quality. The repousse is perfection and is 90 grams heavy. Outstanding in size as the drop is 1.75in. at the center and 2in. drop at the sides and an overall span of 5 inches. Most importantly the wearable length of this beauty sports a full 16.5 inches of comfort. I have photographed in evening light to show how the silver softens with warm hues. From a private collection...
One Good Eye Silver
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One of my favorite Margot de Taxco all-silver designs, the beaded, undulating links of "5247" exude an unsurpassed sense of motion and their architecturality is only enhanced with patina as the years go by. The bracelet and matching earrings set at hand is a find for the collector - especially since the bracelet is not an easy piece to come upon. And it's a pleasure to wear.....
Japanese Edo period carved wood polychrome and gilt Buddhist figure in the form of Bishamonten, one of the Guardian Dieties of the Four Directions (representing North). A protector of the Buddhist faith, Bishamonten is clad in armor and holds a stupa believed to carry the ashes of the Buddha, and by extension, the teachings of the Buddha. He is depicted standing on a gilt base atop a lion-type creature to symbolize the subjugation of evil in the world...
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Two strands signed RM and DM are intoxicating beads of bold color. One pre 1948 strand and another that bears an eagle as shown are crafted with thick silver and each has a clasp so you can wrap it one more time around the neck with ease. One strand is 37inches long and the other one is 40in. long. These bundled gems are marvelous left long or wrapped up with a twist. They weigh 256 grams of stone and silver. Both strands are one inch long but one is "fatter" than the other...
ANDREA FATELL
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A striking 9 strand sterling bracelet with chiseled design terminals by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening and is 2 3/8" wide. Weighing 53 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed JMB as shown. A very bold statement on the wrist.
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Antique brass balance scale with elaborate design of Serpent or Dolphin Fish motif. Complete with weights set in solid brass base. Dimensions 8" L x 18" W x 24" H
Original oil painting "Sail Boat Moonlight Nocturne " By Michael Dancer (1927-2002) Dancer a California impressionist artist had affiliations with prominent galleries. Including Montecito Fine Arts, Linda McAdoo Gallery in Santa Fe, Nelson Rockefeller Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Bluebird Gallery in Laguna Beach. Awards include 3rd prize in the Taos Impressionist Show. California Art Club Gold Medal for Landscape. Image 5"H x 7"W. Framed size 8 x 10 overall.
Depicting the resurrection of Christ. Very fine carving, most of the original polychrome intact. H. 33,5 cm, W. 21,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, paint loss, remains of woodworm.
Depicting the Lamentation of Christ. A very finely carved panel with most of its original polychrome remaining. At the back of the door there is a painted portrait of Christ with the crown of thorns. H. 45,5 cm, W. 28 cm. Condition: expected agea wear, paint loss an remains of woodworm.
This incredibly detailed 970 sterling silver and black obsidian bracelet was designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 6 7/8" wrist. The 5 panels measure 1 1/8" high. Each panel is inlayed, top and bottom with a crescent shaped lustrous black obsidian stone. The panels are connected by links that are capped with a faceted, bezel set black obsidian stone...
One Good Eye Silver
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Vintage Deco Mexican silver repousse cuff bracelet bearing the signature of Maciel, whose name came to be associated with this specific form of stunning jewelry. Here the bracelet is wrought in 900 silver which probably indicates an earlier date and its impressive width is adorned with pre-Colombian motifs in three distinct panels...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful and childlike French bisque Bebe by Gaultier with very expressive wide eyed features on the very well modeled child doll, has original body and wig and is wearing so pretty with antique costume and hat.
On special pretty 29" ( 74 cm ) girl with best quality of bisque socket head and superbly large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with very fine painted long lashes and dark eyeliner.
Widely brush-stroked brows and mauve blushed eye shadow .
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Lovely smal pottery piece, decorated with a poem in dark brown on a creamy white base. H. 16,5 cm. Excellent condition. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Green and ochre glaze on a yellowish white ground.
Diameter 10 cm. H. 4 cm. condition: expected age wear and cracks to the glaze, otherwise in very good condition. No cracks, no repairs. Tang Dynasty (618-906)
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Absolute wonderful French antique silk costume with bonnet... most hand sewn and one of a kind.
Never to find such the same again and it will fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty French or German doll about around ... 20" ( 50 cm )
Beautiful cream and turquoise striped silk dress fully of pretty details and fine ornate with French lace and accessory.
Has cream color upper part with fine lace collar and antique brooch decoration...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful and elegant early French poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body with rare wooden arms and superb antique enfantin pique costume !!!
16" ( 41 cm ) ... beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes ...