All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1484641 (stock #MC251)
Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Porcelain Incised Celadon Dish - Flying Horses

This large and rare porcelain dish, of the type known as "Swatow" ware, was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty at the Zhangzhou kilns in Fujian province where many such wares were made for export around South-east Asia...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1305541 (stock #5753)
Sold for Ming dynasty blue and white bowl with four phoenix among cloud scroll. Diameter: 15,3 cm. Thank you very much.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #515329 (stock #lot187)
Description: An enamel covered box of Qing dynasty was kept well and with an old auction sticker of the Christie's on it. Decorated with beautiful motif of flowers in four parts including at the cover, metal wire was chased into the scarlet ground and formed with archaic regular lines. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Condition: Two minor old defects. One was at the rim of the cover while the other was at the bottom. Height: 7.9cm Width: 6.3cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1490738 (stock #08438)


NAKED JAPANESE MAN 1908

Old anonymous charcoal drawing backed with washi Japanese paper, dated back to Meiji 41 (1908) as signed, 47.5 x 63.5 cm (18.70 x 24.99in), in very fine antique condition with aged deterioration as is, with stain and surface crack as seen. *Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1175651 (stock #TR722)
This very personable squirrel broach is cast in 18Kt yellow gold with a ruby eye. The squirrel is holding a diamond that represents an acorn. The differently finished surfaces make this pin very life like. The pin is 1” high and ¾” wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #190200 (stock #1506)
A Rare Mirror Black glazed vase, of fluted, foliated section with waisted neck and foot, each side molded with Ogival panels, the narrower sides with a pair of molded Lion-Mask and ring handles. Ching Dynasty Early 19th Centuries, possibly Dao Guang period in excellent condition, the perfect and beautiful one, High: 28.8 cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1446571 (stock #RSP08045)
Here is an amazingly detailed dragon or griffin stick pin with a tiny accent diamond in her mouth. She tests as 14k gold, and measures 5/8 x 1/2" with a total length of 2-1/8". She weighs in at 2.4g. In excellent condition and circa 1900. Display your inner fantasy or mythology geek on your lapel - or simply your love of beauty and history. The photos are part of the description, so please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away. Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1444272 (stock #942)

Rare to find luxury expression fashion doll purse of brown leather with pretty gold hand print of flowers garlands from a luxury doll boutique in Paris around 1860 / 65

A pretty leather bag with flap fronts and silvered closure , has leather handle on silver rings and all hand printed ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #879844 (stock #3233)
A lovely small drum-shape jarlet, decorated with two blossoms of chrysanthemum scroll divided by two horizontal ring handles. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition is perfect with no chip, no crack and free from any restoration, unfortunate always found with missing cover. Diameter maximum : 7.2cm and High: 5.1cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1397472
This elegant, jewel encrusted hand mirror was designed c. 1950's by Mexico City aritist Matilde Poulat. The mirror measures 6" x 3". The outer edge of the glass is beveled. The surrounding frame is inlaid with pyramid cut amethysts and turquoise stones set into channels all in beautiful condition. Matl's attention to detail is evident in this piece just as we see in her intricate jewelry. Fully hallmarked for Matl with assay eagle 129...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1174633 (stock #T 1753 )
Art Deco 1930 Bangle bracelet - Highly collectable channel set square princess table cut festive ruby red to "rhodolite", depending on the light, French paste 2mm glass stones held between serrated edges.
Marked: 935 Sterling Germany. 3mm wide X 3mm X 2 5/8" across interior.
Beautiful detailed engraving on sides. Each stone was individually cut as seen per highly mag loupe to find square tables where only the teeniest of pin points can be seen.
Very round...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1300359 (stock #13095)
Gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco dangle earrings, I believe this design is rather difficult to find in this form and I am thrilled to present it here. Ovals, curves, spheres and domes all combine to create a delightful pair of teardrop treasures that measure 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide. The earrings weigh 14.6 grams (for the set) and are fully and appropriately marked with Margot's signature, Eagle 16 assay mark and des. no 5740 (I believe; it's double stamped and difficult to read)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #473012 (stock #2061)
A good sample of Ming dynasty Chenghua period blue & white dish, decorated with a white on blue Dragons and vividly incised to dragon body. Six character "Da Ming Cheng Hua Nien Zhe" within double circle on the base. Condition: damaged and glued restoration like indicated on the pictures. Diameter: 17 cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1940 item #970679 (stock #6285)
A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color. to any size. It measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the front, it weighs 5.3 grams and it is unmarked (it has been tested, and is guaranteed to be silver)...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1950 item #941841 (stock #gam-128)
World War II US Artillery Compass manufactured for the Army by The KALART Company, comprising textured painted metal with applied enamel brass label marked COMPASS, M2, NO. G.H.D. THE KALART COMPANY INC. STAMFORD CONN, no serial number. Opens to reveal bubble for checking level and sighting mirror. Measurements: 3"x 2 3/4"x 1 1/4" Excellent condition with minor flaking.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1115261 (stock #02058)
A rare Gustave Sherman winking cat figural brooch pin from the 1950s. This pin has two blue aurora borealis stones; this signed 1-1/2" x 7/8" comical feline pin features a safety catch and it is signed Sherman in script on the back. This item is in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny bit of foil loss to the extreme tip of the large aurora stone...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1221062
Large sculptural sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed circa 1960 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro designer Antonio Pineda. This 2 piece buckle measures 5 1/2" across X 2 1/2". The detailed design depicts a hunting scene with applied raised hunter and an animal figures. 145 grams, 5.01 oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents, dings or repairs. The two pieces will accommadate a 1 1/2" strap. Fully hallmarked for Antonio on the reverse.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Contemporary item #1396788 (stock #11AC42-241)
Dennis Sheehan (American, born 1950) - Sunset on a Misty Pond. Oil on linen. Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Unsigned, but purchased directly from the artist. Offered in a modern gilt wood plein air frame. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists. His paintings are in many public and private collections, including the White House...