Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (b. 1933) titled “Tree of Mandarin” dated ‘08. Pencil-signed, dated ’08, and numbered 20/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 10 1/2” x 11 3/4” (image: 6 1/2” x 8”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.
On Polichinelle was the most popularity character at the end of 19th. century. It was often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters .... as typical symbols for the world of playing in France ......
Special 1886 this guys was offered in five different sizes in the catalog of " Grands Magasins de Louvre " and was offered in different materials .....
This versatile necklace designed & signed c. 1960's by San Miquel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann measures 25" long & weighs 63 grams. Comprised of polished turquoise & amethyst stones & interspersed with pearls the design is finished with a gem quality amethyst set into a beautiful & intricate 14K gold clasp with safety. It's been professionally restrung on silk cord. MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill includes Beckmann in a chapter on distinguished Women Designers of Mexico.
A pair old jewelry ornaments attached in the coiffure, near the ears by Tibetan women. Made of metal alloy and set with turquoise stones. The reverse with a later added silver stick pin. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 9.9 cm long x 3.9 cm wide, weight: 66 g.
Measuring 16" in diameter and roughly 5" deep, this Abyssinian shield was intended for high ranking warriors, and is decorated with rust colored fabric over a heavy molded shield of animal hide. The hide is tough, strong and thick, and is usually that of water buffalo or giraffes, as they had the heaviest and strongest hides available. The back has leather over the hide, a curved hide handle, and edging of metal...
Very beautiful and rare to find 5 " ( 13 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .....gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 , preserved with her original stocking with very tiny shoes and accessory in her original box !!
She has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with shoes and wonderful original clothing !!
Slender faced doll has swivel he...
A pair of powerful Shishi guardian carvings dating from the later Edo period, 18th-19th century, in the Ah-Un expression (Exhaling and inhaling). Ah-Un has many allusions, it is the beginning and end of the alphabet, summarizing all in between, and is said to be inhaling good fortune, and exhaling bad. Glass eyes inset into very human faces. They are 10-1/2 inches (26.5 cm) tall, 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches (24 x 14 cm)...
A bowl with conical form, decorated carved incised to the interior center with flower spray. The teardrops effect is appear and foot rim unglazed which very similar with Ding ware, but it's not, possibly from the area. Southern Song to Yuan dynasty found at Borneo. Condition is good except tiny firing chip and firing imperfection, otherwise no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration. Diameter:
A nice drawing blue and white dish, decorated with Ladies figures. Very good condition, no any chip, no crack and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 15th-16th century. Diameter: 15,5 cm.
A special and very nice all original antique condition of decoratively woven egg shaped basket with lovely rose silk covering.........
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.
The William Spratling crosses are very collectable and this cross is a solid ingot with filigree rings, beads, and cubes that decorate the framework to the cross. The hallmarks are from the 1930's. We are also offering a signed Spratling bead and ball signed chain to go with from the 50's. Please note the price includes the special Spratling chain. The condition is without flaws, repairs or damage. The silver is 980 pure. With the length 46in...
An very beautiful elegant style bronze miniature boudoir table for your fashion doll or small Bebe display from France circa 1880 . Has four cabriole shaped legs and exquisitely flowered ornate first console with glass lid ..... inside fine covered with silk , has four middle legs with flowers tendrils and another console framed with delicate ornaments and silk velvet covered lid in bronze frame as well...
Rare to find very cute size 2 small Bebe by Emile Jumeau ......
Outstanding model of Circle / Dot market Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 7 .......
Folk art painted wood vintage bird house, supported on a tall post base. Circa 1960s. Painted white. House opens to clean the interior. Size: 60 inches ht. x 12 inches x 12 inches (bird house only - 10.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 12 inches ht.)
A decorative pair of English stone garden pine cone finials. Circa 1910. Painted white, some flaking. Large size and with good proportions. Size: 20.5 inches ht. x 9 inches diameter.
A rare English garden forcer, complete with lid, of terra-cotta. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 26 inches ht. x 16 inches diameter. Used to force the growing of rhubarb or other vegetables. Very good condition.
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