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Chinese Eastern Wei - Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Armoured Rider with Oxford TL Test
This fine and rare pottery model of a horse & rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents...
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...
Stunning 23" ( 59 cm ) all factory original French bisque poupee circa 1870 / 75 with very lovely pale bisque and face expression accented by wonderful painting and eyes , original body and wig and gorgeous all original silk clothing !!
Best quality of bisque socket head on kid-lined shoulder plate , wonderful painting and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading , has thick dark eyeliner , painted dark curly lashes and arched feathered brows.
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The Kura
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A pair of small gold doors depicting Asian Civets (Jakoneko) in a flower strewn garden dating from the early to mid Edo period (17th to 18th century) reminiscent of the famous pair of screens heralding the same image by Kano Yukinobu (Utanosuke, active Muromachi period). The handmade bronze handles are in the shape of hollyhock leaves, intimating connection to the Tokugawa clan, head of the Shogunate...
ANDREA FATELL
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A smashing sterling wrap bracelet with a gold wash and wire wrapped green quartz by Modernist Arthur King. King had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. His pieces are scarce and his collectors are fierce at auctions. This remarkable piece is a tiny sculpture measuring 2" wide top to bottom at the stone and 1" wide in the back. It is 7 1/2" around in the inside and weighs 81 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown.
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Abacus Asian Art
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A good pair of slip decorated wine cups, both with white slip floral spray on brown glaze, underglazed blue seal mark on the base. Dehua ware during the Ming Wanli phase (1580-1600). Condition is good with only re-touched some tiny chips to the rim for both, no cracks. Diameter: 5.5 cm and 5.4 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950
item #1388081
(stock #HP/GH779)
Himalaya Primitive
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This is a great archetype of ghurra, showing an interlace of ropes which local name is netti, so in some areas "Netti" becomes the generic name for Ghurras. This ghurra demonstrates a great carving achievement with incredible signs of use. H25 cm wide 8 cm , thickness 5.5 cm
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Signed Fred Davis bracelet features a large height of 1 7/8th inches and a inner diameter of 2.25in. The silver is thick and weighs in at 80 grams of quality construction. The warmed turquoise cabochons are all similar in color. I do believe they are all original stones. The beloved parrots decorate the design all the way around with a cut out dimensional design. A rare Fred Davis collector quality bracelet.
Coins and Antiques Gallery
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Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly,
double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.
Hu's Collection
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Description: This amber pendant was excavated at the site of the past Liao empire (AD916-1234) in northern China. With the esthetics of exotic atmosphere, the pendant was in a shape of two wild geese twisting their necks. Two holes were drilled in the middle for fastening. Enduring at least
1000 years under the earth, this amber pendant survived almost intactly only with a minor chip on one of the wild geese's head...
Large late Qing dynasty Guangxu period lidded porcelain ginger jar decorated in underglaze blue against a faint bluish-white background with four “shuangxi” symbols (indicating double-happiness and wedded bliss) surrounded by a stylized pattern of pencil style scrolling sweet pea flowers and vines (symbolizing “many children”). A bud forms the finial. The interior and base are glazed but the foot rim and mouth are unglazed...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970
item #1422562
(stock #39B78-2509)
A hand wrought Arts and Crafts sterling sandwich dish by Karl Leinonen and Son, Boston. Circa 1960. Size: 10.5 in. x 8 in. Executed in the manner of Georg Jensen with opposing floral scroll handles and supported on a short foot rim. Presentation inscription to underside. See photo details. Excellent condition.
Large Japanese Meiji period kuruma (wheeled) tansu configured with seven drawers and a locking bar. The top drawer has embossed rectangular iron hardware in the form of a peacock. Warabite handles. 19th century. 47 3/4" long x 19 1/4" deep x 44 1/2" high. Very solid and in good, sturdy overall condition. The wheels are a bit stiff, but functional, and the original finish has only minor wear. There is a short cigarette burn on the edge of the top...
Extremely rare sterling silver repoussage pin signed Los Castillo (c.1930's.) This large brooch measures 4 inches X 4 inches. Pin is heavy weighing 58 grams, 2 oz. but is very wearable. Hallmarks read LOS CASTILLO, MADE IN MEXICO, 980, TAXCO, design # 320. A young Antonio Castillo is pictured working on this repoussage pin in a photo from the Tulane University Latin American Library collection...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Foliated rim dish decorated with a qillin to the center and band to flattened rim, and clssic scroll above ribbed exterior, glazed base.PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide. CONDITION: 6 cm hairline to the rim, no chips, cracks and free from restoration. Good umderglaze blue color.
Elegant and casual this rare three strand sterling silver necklace was designed and signed circa 1940 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. (1900-67). The longest strand measures 28 1/2", the shortest 27". Weight - 50 grams. The handmade tubes have been professionally restrung on black cord just as they were originally. Beautiful condition & patina. A similar one strand tube necklace is pictured on spratlingsilver.com...
modemodern
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Beautiful antique high relief lava cameo bracelet in 9KT gold with six cameos, two on each end in creamy greens, tans, and gray, and one black and one white cameo in the
center. Circa 1900. Not marked but tests
positive for 9KT gold. With a slide clasp. It weighs 30 grams. 1 inch wide by 3/8 inch deep and 6 1/2 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged
to show detail.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Cufflinks : Pre 1940
item #1001212
(stock #J1057)
These sterling silver cuff links have a handmade look, and are made of four buttons formed in the shape of rosettes, linked by sturdy silver chains. The centers are domed and highly oxidized around the dome. The cuff links are unmarked, but test strongly for sterling. Each button measures 1/2 inch across.