Description:
A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.
Date: Jin Dynasty...
For the lovers of vintage Mexican silver jewelry who are also lovers of equines, a gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco sterling repousse cufflinks in the shape of a horse head. I find the animal's portrait majestic - the way it holds its head allows its strength and beauty to come out in the best possible way. Each cufflink is 1 1/8" tall by 7/8" wide and the set weighs 10.8 grams. It is fully signed with Margot's name as well as with a badly stamped Eagle mark and des. no 5160...
A rare Bronze Ding or food offering container with domed cover and looped handles (when inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish)
Age. Qin Dynasty (First Emperor) 221-206BC
Size: H.17.2cm. W. 22cm.
Condition: No repairs. All original. A small dent on the lid.
China, 19th century. Dimensions 46,5 x 31,5 cm.
Condition: a few minor chips to the enamel, a small hole in the footrim. Attractive piece with unusual color scheme.
Here is a hard-to-find Billiken stick pin! Billiken was patented in 1908 by Florence Pretz, in Kansas City, MO. She designated him “the god of things as they ought to be” – what a fantastic conceit! Paye & Baker, of Attleboro, MA were given exclusive rights to make Billikens in silver and gold (see “Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd ed, by Christie Romero. Every time I saw Christie she was wearing a gold Billiken necklace). He measures 9/16 x 3/8 x 2-1/4" long, and weighs 1.2g...
Matching the set of sterling cufflinks that are also currently available in my inventory, a Margot de Taxco equestrian brooch in superb repousse with depth enhanced by gorgeous patina and Margot's signature quality in the design's execution. It measures 2 1/4" wide by 1" tall and weighs 12.1 grams. Fully signed with her name, a not so well stamped Eagle mark (should be Eagle 16) as well as with des. no 5160 the brooch dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition.
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) "Mt. Mansfield View", oil on canvas board, circa 1965, 12 inches x 16 inches. Estate stamped lower left and on reverse, together with estate inventory #127. In this panoramic landscape painting, Thomas Curtin has rendered a view of Mount Mansfield in the distance, silhouetted against a sky filled with cumulus clouds highlighted in pink by a setting sun. A shady brook meanders its way through a valley, drawing the observer's eye to the mountain beyond...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting - Covered Bridge, Waterville, Vermont. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Estate stamped lower right and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #084. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in an antique lemon gold frame. On the verso is a descriptive Clarke Galleries 1991 Summer Exhibition label, which is signed by Jack Curtin, Executor of the Estate of Thomas R. Curtin...
Dark Cognac to Chocolate brown depending on the light, these three slopeback French leather club chairs have fixed cushions. A light, comfortable seat with original leather. Some crazing on the arms, consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition. Rare to find a set of three matching chairs, but this set can be broken up & purchased as a single or a pair.
Dimensions: 32"L x 31"W x 33"H, seat depth 22", seat width 19"
A fine Meiji era cloisonne vase with decoration of colorful chidori flying over young bamboo all over an even mauve-violet background. The chidori with black, dark orange, light gray blue, and white details. The bamboo with green and some yellow details. A fine border appears along the rim and the foot. Condition is good. A slight scratch here and a light rub there...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) landscape painting of a Red House in autumn. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) winter landscape of a Vermont farm. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960s. Size: 10 inches x 14 inches. Estate stamped in lower left and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #281. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in a vintage gilt, plein air frame. In this small gem, Thomas Curtin has rendered a farm in winter, illuminated by the golden light of a late afternoon sun, set against an imposing backdrop of the snow-covered Green Mou...
These are the Rolls Royce of our collection. Excellent overall condition, some minor scuffing, all original leather. Circa 1940's, it is very rare to find a pair in such amazing shape for the age. Both chairs sit beautifully and have strong personality.
Dimensions: 36"L, 36"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 19" seat width
We can't resist these handsome rollback style chairs and never hesitate to buy them alone or in pairs. The perfect spot to enjoy a good book, movie or conversation. Classic, masculine lines, circa 1940's.
Dimensions: 39"L x 38"W x 32"H, seat depth 23", seat width 19"
Chinese carved jade model of a brilliant green chloromelonite jadeite oval plaque, with qilin beneath pine, and verso with phoenix and flowering branch motifs (possibly color enhanced but not tested). Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 3/4 inches with the height of 3 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.
Chinese carved jade model of a bangle bracelet. Size; Diameter of the bracelet is 3 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.
Signed HMM this lovely 3in. across and 2.5in. tall drop shows off 4 gem quality moonstones. The design is solid with detail being hand chased on thick silver. In one pix the camera flash only hits 2 of the moonstones but they all glow with a gorgeous blue. It boasts a 16in. wearable and is much more than pretty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Rare enameled paktong ('baitong') covered bowl on stand. Decorated in a muted lapis lazuli blue enamel within recessed lotus and vine motif and rim with key border on the bowl with bail handles; also on the cover centering a stylized Shou character roundel surrounded by five evenly arranged bats; and the base with a border of lotus leaves atop shaped skirt raised on cabriole legs on openwork foot suggestive of a coin, or 'cash' (together with the bowl hinting of a "hundred treasures" motif.) Oth...
Koi fish is a motif automatically associated with Margot de Taxco in Mexican silver jewelry - the Grande Dame's love for Japanese art provided inspiration for many of her designs and those who either worked with her or simply emulated her creations helped the influence live on even after she stopped being active.
The bracelet at hand is a rare find - not only because it's not repousse but consists of links carefully cut out of thick silver sheet but also because the fish are inlaid with shimm...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting of birches in autumn. Oil on canvas. Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Circa 1960s. Bearing the stamp of the artist's estate in the lower right and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #314. In this painting, Thomas Curtin has captured the glory of a sunny autumnal day, where sunlight glints from the curling bark of a stand of white birch trees and contrasts with the bright oranges and yellows of Vermont sugar maples. Excellent conditio...
H. 28 cm. Good condition. From an Indonesian-Dutch private collection. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Ruth Killick Morley (American, b.1888)
Standing Nude
A Bronze Figure, signed
Height: 16.5”
Born in England in 1888, Morley settled in New York and was a sculptor, craftsperson and teacher. She was a member of the Allied Artists of America and exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She is listed in Falk, Who Was Who in American Art.
Description:
A black-glazed Jianyang tea cup was in rarely-seen silver-spots effects in the glaze.
The tea bowl was in oval shape with inverted mouth rim.
It was applied on the surface with dark brown, appearing black glaze on the surface.
The dense slip stopped evenly above the foot ring.
Slightly iridescent and brownish, the silver streaks embellished the glaze with metal-sheen-feel reflection.
It was a characteristic skill in that periods for Jianyang wares. Some n...
This is an old pre-1948 repousse necklace with great depth and dimension. The drop makes it's presence known but is still a size that can go to the board room with ease. The drop is 3in. across and 1.5in. tall. It is puffy repousse but still weighs in at a hefty 61 grams. The earrings and links are 1.25 in. long. The bead work is all hand applied which was labor intensive. No dents and no repairs or damage. You do not find pieces with this much panache very often and with a fabulous pectoral as ...
Very well crafted Chinese Cinnabar snuff bottle, Depicting floral and bird design on each side, surrounded by floral design, Mid-Qing Dynasty, With etched Qianlong mark on base. Size; Height of snuff bottle is 2 3/8 inches with diameter of 3.5 inches in excellent condition.
New England Federal bow-front chest with strongly figured tiger maple drawer fronts. Circa 1810-1820. Probably Massachusetts origin. Dimensions: 41.25 inches wide (40 inch case) x 21 inches deep x 35.25 inches high. This Hepplewhite maple chest has four graduated drawers veneered in tiger maple, and retaining the original stamped brass oval pulls with eagle motifs. The case stands on high French feet with an unusual carved embellishment near the base. There is a single board maple top and an...
Depicting one of the 24 Tirthankaras, the saints of Jainism, surrounded by 13 figures seated in meditation. Finely cast and engraved. Nice wear due to puna worship. South India, 17th/18th century. H. 36 cm (15 inches) Provenance: private collection Belgium.
11 3/4" high late Meiji period (19th century) Japanese silver wire cloisonne bottle form vase with flaring mouth superbly decorated around the circumference at the base of the neck with a ferocious flaming three-clawed dragon with gaping mouth set against a red background. Flowering plants and a single butterfly decorate the bulbous bottom. Copper rims are at the mouth and base. The traditional blue counter-enamel is in the interior. Excellent overall condition with no dents, losses, chips, or ...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Red Barn in Early Autumn. Oil on canvas. Circa 1960. Canvas Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Estate stamped signature in the lower right and on the reverse with the estate stamp. Excellent condition and recently professionally cleaned. Offered in a contemporary carved and gilded Arts and Crafts style frame. In this work Curtin has depicted a farm house with large red barn in early autumn, with a furrowed field of recently harvested corn stalk stumps, wh...
Vintage 1920-30's very fine hand carved Mexican green onyx and sterling silver pin designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. 2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful original condition. No chips or cracks. Pin back works perfectly. Signed on back MEXICAN SILVER with the Davis conjoined FD hallmark.
H. 23 cm , slight discoloring on the shoulder due to the firing process. Excellent condition.
Description:
A Jianyang hares-fur bowl was in decent conical shape and was in good size.
It obtained all the characteristics for verification.
Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,
Width: 15.6cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.
Absolutely stunning is this old before 1948 Mexico Silver necklace. The stones are a deep purple amethyst with milky streaks. There are repousse balls disbursed through out on the links and the pectoral. The entire piece is hand chased defining the design. The silver drop is 3.5in. across by 3in. tall. The weight is 64 grams heavy with the silver drop being quite thick. No dents or cracks or damage of any kind. This is collector quality and a very rare design just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This magnificent clamper bracelet weighs a hefty 74 grams with the size being 4 inches long to the face front. The back tapers off to 1 1/8in. It bares a JC early hallmark as pictured. No dents or damage but there is some glare in the pictures. A beautiful example and worthy of all Mexican Silver clamper collectors.
A beautiful antique Indian statue of a Hindu female deity standing approx. 14 inches tall finest details patina and form. A beautiful piece would enhance any collection.
Original oil Marko Stupar modernist portrait of a woman colorful beautiful painting measuring 11 x 14 framed in a beautiful quality gallery frame overall size 14 x 16 a quality painting would enhance any collection.
Biography
Born in 1936 in Yugoslavia, Stupar chose France as his permanent home in 1964 after completing his studies at the Beaux-Arts of Belgrade. Today we find that the art of Marko Stupar is totally integrated into the School of Paris. Although his work continues to be ve...