Fine Chinese enameled porcelain covered containers, late Qing/Republic period, with a tapering ovoid body and a domed lid decorated with children playing in a garden, the lid and recessed base marked 'Tongzhi'. Size; Height of this fine dish is 4 1/2 inches with diameter of 3 5/8 inches, in good condition, wear to gilt, wood base excluded.
DANCING TANUKI
Japanese okimono made of natural wood that applies the form created by natural forces to its main body with the minimum human processing, is motif of traditional Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) statue with characteristic big balls between legs, Showa period, 20th century, H 32.5 x W 16.5 x 18.5 cm (12.79 x 6.49 x 7.28in)
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Very nice carving of Shoushan stone depicting a corn, 4.5 inches in length and 2 inches wide in good condition.
Rare and unusual hand carved Fluorite skull, this wonderful display items weights 938 grams and has a dimension of 3.75 inches long with height of
3.75 inches. Very realistic and incredibly carved in excellent condition.
A TIFFANY & CO. STERLING LIDDED SNUFF BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY. With repousse and scrolled acanthus lid and gilt interior, marked Tiffany & Co. 13171 Maker's 9730 Sterling. Diameter 2.25 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.
A man's 14k white gold genuine blue star sapphire ring c1960s. This classic size 8-3/4 men's ring measures 1/2" across the setting and the claw-set oval cabochon gem stone is a 1.5 carat (calculated by gauge) genuine blue star sapphire.
The double star refraction appeared under our spot lights in the photograph, but we consider this to be a single refraction stone...
Chinese stone seal with two foo lions finial, small one riding the large one, nineteenth century China. Dimensions:
Height of the seal carving is 3 7/8 inches with width of 1 1/2 inches and depth of 5/8 inch. Condition Report: Great condition.
Early portrait of a gentleman in dark coat with white shirt and ascot, mid to early 19th century.
With frame it measures 15" x 12", and the stretcher measures 13 3/8" x 10 3/8". Stretcher appears old, but may not be original.
Frame is not period, but has good age, gold leaf over wood.
The canvas is stable and shows craquelure over the entire surface, visible in close up photos.
Unsigned, which is usually the case, and there is no information as to the identity of the sitter...
A vintage 18” long amethyst bead necklace consists of 38, 10 millimeter natural amethyst beads. The clasp is a 14Kt yellow gold 7 millimeter spring ring with a jump ring. This necklace is an amethyst lover’s dream. It is perfect for every wardrobe.
Vintage hand wrought sterling silver stuffing or serving spoon designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The spoon is 12 3/8" long and weighs a hefty 121 grams, 4.3 oz. Signed on the reverse WS Spratling 925 TAXCO MEXICO with eagle 30. Beautiful condition - no dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com.
Sterling silver sugar caster or shaker, after an original design by Samuel Wood from 1750. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height. Weight: 7.1 troy ounces. Excellent condition; no damage; no monogram.
Pair of English George I table spoons in the Hanoverian pattern with rat tail bowls, London, 1716 - 1717, Britannia standard (95.84% pure silver), with indistinct maker's marks. Length: 8 inches. These early Georgian tablespoons have a pronounced midrib to the front of the handles and are engraved with owner's block shaded initials R*C over earlier erased initials...
Roseville art pottery vase in Velmoss II pattern, decorated in a matte finish rose glaze. Circa pre 1936. Unmarked. Size: 6.25 inches ht. x 5.75 inches across handles x 4 inches diameter. Excellent condition.
Description: Nicely painted portrait of a young clergyman in blue suit, signed lower right "Ritchie", presented in a
rose gilt brass pendant frame. Size : 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", in very good condition.
Chinese celadon jade carving depicting a bat belt slide, early to mid 20th century period, 2"L x 2"H, in good condition.
Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Wood, rattan, bamboo and pigments. One end with a human face.
L. 62,5 cm, H. 14,5 cm. Mid 20th century.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection.
Zemanek-Münster, 2018.
Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.
A superbly rendered and atmospheric lifetime woodblock print by the famed Japanese artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled "Ikegami Honmonji Temple" (Honmonji Temple in Snow). First published in 1931, this is an artist's lifetime strike from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. This print is Oban size (14-1/4" x 9-1/2" image size, 19-3/4" x 14-1/4" frame size). It has the 6 mm. red lifetime seal of the publisher Watanabe Shozaburo (seal used from 1946-57)...