Kraak porcelain export dish from the Wanli period (1573-1619). Diameter 14,8 cm. , H. 4,5 cm. Condition: very minor flea bites to the rim, a 6 mm rough spot in the glaze on the rim, probably a firing flaw. No cracks or repairs. Some oven sand attached to the foot rim.

Fabulous hand made sterling and #8 turquoise ring by notable Navajo silversmith Mark Chee. Active from the 1930 - 60's, he was a benchsmith for Frank Patania and is considered one of the most important Navajo silversmiths of the mid 20th century. This rare ring is a size 7 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and the spectacular stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. This is a piece to be cherished.

Properly hallmarked by Margot de Taxco and bears this very rare design 5581A. It is fine line enamel and is 1 1/8th of an inch tall and further showing off a weight of 126 grams of silver. The diameter is 4.5 inches for sizing. There is no damage to the silver or enamel. I have never seen this flip of the silver on it's ends and it is absolutely beyond charming. A huge YES for collectors and beautifiers, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

One of the most beautiful early 20th c. Chinese bracelets of this kind that I have seen, this piece is studded with perfectly cut tiger's eye cabochons. The vivid blue, purple and green enamels reflect brightly off the vermeil finish while the extra security of the safety chain is a welcome plus. Measuring 7" long (wearable) by 1 1/2' wide, the bracelet weighs 49.8 grams. It is marked "SILVER CHINA" and in excellent vintage condition.

Wonderful French crucifix, displaying a finely crafted bronze Corpus Christi set on a quality wood cross form, overall height 16.5 inches, height of Corpus 7 inches (17.5 cm). From 19th century period, very good condition, no imperfections noted.

Helen Wells Seymour
(American, 19th/20th century)

Japanese Landscape with Figures

Oil on canvas board, signed.

Painting size: 12” x 14”
Frame size: 17” x 19”

"Helen Wells Seymour (1878-1937) was educated in the Friends School in Washington, D. C. and she took special courses for two years in Columbia University and in the Doshisha Women's College, Kyoto, Japan...

Here is a sweet ring, which comes out of the era when Edwardian styles were sliding into Art Deco. (1920s – 1935-ish) It is marked “925” for sterling silver, and set with a ruby, birthstone for those born in July. Rubies have been called “the queen of stones and the stone of kings.” The ring has the mellow patina of age, and is size 6. It could be re-sized. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...

John Joseph Enneking (American, 1841-1916) landscape painting of a wooded scene at sunset with distant church spire. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right and dated 1877. Size: 18 inches x 26 inches. Original gilded frame (as-found). John J. Enneking was one of the most important New England artists of the 19th century...

A very good example of Duck figure in Sancai glaze of Ming dynasty 15th/16th century, Swatow family wares. Condition is broken to the tail caused excavation and a bit missing area visible on enlargement 5, otherwise is perfect as well as the glaze still very shine. Found in Borneo Island Indonesia. Long: 19.5cm and High: 13.8cm.

Description: A beautiful Qingbai incense burner was mold in a stylized shape.
By an everted foot and with hollowed –out cloud patterns being decorated, the box was intriguingly covered by a reticulated cover.
It was obviously an porcelain copy from a metal prototype-which was commonly seen from the heritage of Tang dynasty when the Persia culture were affluent.
It was in perfect condition only with some incursions along the rims.
And the excavation earth was preserved for verif...

A quite rare Ming dynasty b/w dish decorated with center medallion of lion, the cavetto and underside is plain, base unglazed. Ming 16th-17th century found on South-Sulawesi with perfect condition without any chip and no crack. Diameter: 13.6cm

Limited edition serigraph print titled "Oriental Masterprint - 7" by Roger Shimomura (b. 1939) dated 1975. This is an original, pencil-signed, edition of 20. Paper size 19"V x 19"H (image: 15"V x 15"H). Full margins. Excellent condition. This image is illustrated on page 50 of "Roger Shimomura Delayed Reactions," Spencer Museum exhibition catalogue, 1995.

Margot van Voorheis Carr with a design #5551 is one of her large 1.25in. wide masterpieces. It is rare and this one has no damage anywhere. It came to me with a really deep patina and the lucky new owner may adjust to her liking. The weight is 110 grams. The wearable length is 16in. The drop measures 3in. x 1.25in. I have been hunting this one for a very long time! It is collector and museum quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Description: A Jun lotus-bud bowl was in a lovely size.
By a fine condition, the bowl was applied with dark mustard-blue glaze which was hard being yielded precisely in my pictures.
It was an excavation piece that can be clearly verified by those characteristics, like the minute whitish dots happened to the glaze bubbles, the fine crackles, the incursive whitish band around the rim where the glaze meeting with the body clay and the old-feel brownish body clay at the bottom where the mold...

This is an old Los Ballesteros bracelet that is made heavy and thick. The condition is like new with no dents or problems of any kind. The wearable diameter is 2.25in. The piece is domed and measures 1 3/8th's inches wide tapering to .75in. in the back. It weighs a luxurious 99 grams heavy. This bracelet was very difficult to photograph because of the reflective shine of the silver.

Seven Chinese Late Ming Blue & White Bowls Fused Together

This stack of seven complete, plus fragments of two, blue & white porcelain bowls dates to the late Ming Dynasty / 17th Century. They have been excavated from a kiln site. The bowls have fairly wide bases apart from the remains of the top item that seems to be a smaller dish with a smaller foot...

 

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.