All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1435979
Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "After the Dance" (Apres La Danse. "Celebes") published June 29, 1940. This image is illustrated on page 59 (plate 67) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on pages 104-105. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red butterfly seal at the lower left corner of the image. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Fujii) is at the lower right margin corner...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1358418 (stock #170405)
Hector Aguilar designed these bracelets in the same manor as the belts made famous by Georgia O'Keefe. The material is suede on top and lined underneath. Signage is correct with Hector Aguilar's hallmarks as shown. The length is 7.25in. and is adjustable for additional length. This treasure boasts a 1.5inch height for a strong presence. Rich looking on and is certainly for a grand entrance.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1930 item #1347034 (stock #HP/GH711)
Ancient shaman phurbu, the upper part shows probably the shaman (7 cm high), the hands are joined in the gesture of Namaste, the torso is precisely carved to represent the mallas (collars with bells and votives that surround and protect the shaman), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snakes that are gripped by the hands of the mouth of Makara very finely carved, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and thus the power of cosmos) very important ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277546
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin birds. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1368218 (stock #244)

Possible one of a kind all original condition pair of poured wax head dolls from France around 19th. century , preserved in a antique box , special rare to find and a treasure for each collectors !!

It was a rare and fantastic found in a antique wood box ............ all original costumed pair of poured wax head dolls , depicting an adult lady and gentleman perhaps " le Comte et comtesse " in all original condition ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #665313 (stock #2628)
A rare found of green glazed 'Kendi' with mammary spout and a dragon in applied relief, base flat unglazed. This kind of ware has been identified with 14th century Tz'u-Tsao kiln ware at Quanzhou Fujian province. Fairly good condition with no any restoration. High: 19.8cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1960 item #1332631 (stock #39c23-330)
Pair of armorial Porcelain de Paris serving dishes decorated in a Chinese export style. French. Circa 1940s-50s. Size: 10 3/4 inches length x 9 3/4 inches depth x 2 inches ht. Ornate hand decoration with rich enamel painting and gilding. Nice condition, with a manufacturer's firing crack flaw to the front of one dish. Painted red pseudo Chinese character marks to the underside...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1032842 (stock #39B14 9121)
An extremely fine George II silver taperstick by candlestick specialist John Cafe, London, 1742, cast in sterling silver. Size: 4.5 inches ht. No repairs or damage. Fully hallmarked on the under side of the base. Hallmarks are clear, apart from that of the maker which is only partially legible. 4 troy ounces total weight.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1401569
Vintage Antonio Pineda 970 silver and aventurine bracelet. Sculptural geometric shaped links alternate facing up and down, each having an aventurine ball shaped stone suspended from the center. This is the matching bracelet to the necklace I am offering in a separate listing. Measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside when the bracelet is closed, it is 1" wide and weighs 120 grams. It is in fine original condition with intact safety chain and secure closing push in clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #606353 (stock #T 1562)
SOLD. Vintage Antique Magical genuine 19th century Bohemian Czech Saphiret Art Glass gunmetal silver plated color metal Sash Brooch Ornament with C catch. bo Fab tan to aqua flashes of color from magical vortex. 3 1/2". Alas chips to be found in these matte cabs, yet those pesky areas seem to release an even stronger flash than the normal! SOLD, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #139017 (stock #04-24-23)
A Chinese Kraak porcelain Delft-style dish, Wanli period, bearing the conch shell mark within the double circle; decorated with radiating panels of foliate scroll; minor chips to rim; diam: 10 _".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1428284 (stock #TCR7911)
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A loosely brushed image of a Kingfisher perched on dilapidated lotus stalk decorates the crackled gohon pale glaze of this gourd shaped Mizusashi fresh water jar by Takahashi (Ninnami) Dohachi. It features a black lacquered wooden lid. There are cracks in teh lacquer of the looping handle. The signature is consistent with works by Ninnami Dohachi (Dohachi II) from the mid 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1238320 (stock #matlbirdrose)
Matilde Poulat is known for her Mexico City folk style in her silver designs with this being one of her oldest hallmarks. The coral has aged beautifully turning more to the salmon red tones. It is appropriately signed Matl as shown with a documented hallmark in Bille Hougart's book THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS. The weight is 110 grams heavy with a wearable length of 17in. This is a wear anywhere size with the drop being 2.25 in. tall at the center rose and .75in...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730357 (stock #65)
Green glazed with classic scroll to the foot and flower scroll decoration on shoulder. Unglazed concave base . Height = 6 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good with small frits on the base, no hairlines, cracks or restoration
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962682 (stock #WA 17-10)
Dimensions: 39"L x 37"W x 34"H x 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1399466 (stock #191204b)
Margot Van Voorhies worked with enamel of the most unusual beautiful color and design. Her work is compiled in the book THE ART OF MEXICAN ENAMELWORK by Pennny C. Morrill. This one is named Noble 5404. It is so incredible with a primary green with glowing mixed colors sparking in all directions. These enamels being of vintage age pre 1970 are mostly found with loss. However this bracelet is totally without loss and original...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1950 item #1424079
Igbo Maiden mask ‘Agbogho Mmwo’. H. 42 cm. Old repair to the headdress. Provenance: Private collection Berlin, Koller Auktion 2011 , Private collection Zürich.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #675423 (stock #2655)
A large celadon bowl, well balance potted to rounded form with everted lip rim, covered overall with a fine olive green tone till foot rim, unglazed area appears a circular firing scars. Condition is good, no any chips and free from restoration excepted crackle glazed to the half area of the bowl, also with one very short firing crack to rim side. Generally speaking is 13th-14th century, Yuan to early Ming Longquan wares, excavated on South-Sulawesi area. Diameter: 20.7cm and High: 9.3cm
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Ivory : Pre 1920 item #59864
This is a Beautifully Carved IVORY FIGURINE. Depicted are 2 CRANES Standing near a LOTUS Plant. The Detail shows the CRANES, one with the Fish and the other nearby, and the LOTUS FLOWERS and LEAVES. Size is 8 1/2" Tall X 4" in width; 9" tall with the Wood Stand. Condition is EXCELLENT. This CHINESE IVORY Carving dates circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century. Great PIERCED CARVING and Detail giving the 3 Dimensional Look. Add to the Collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1453884 (stock #MOR4818)
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A silver rabbit and large solid bronze figure of the young god O-kuninushi no Mikado by Oshima Joun on a black lacquered stand enclosed in the original signed and red lacquered wooden box with separate compartments for the table and figure. Here we see O-kuninushi seated beside his bundle of belongings, hand extended in benevolence to the meek creature. The box is titled O-kuninushi Go-Zo, Go Okimono, Tobu Oshimia Joun Sakku followed by a ka-o signature...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412642 (stock #TR1062)
This 14Kt yellow gold concave band with engraved design is from the 1960-s. The band graduates from 12.5 millimeters on top to 5 millimeters at the bottom of the shank. The size of the band is 5 ¾ and it can be sized.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre AD 1000 item #619944 (stock #TIGT-001)
A large ancient tiger's tooth that has almost turned into stone. Found in Southeast Asia. Teeth like these were used as pendants by ancient people in Asia. This one is about 2000 years old and is in fine condition with a lot of the enamel still remaining. Can be worn as a pendant.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1075283
Charger covered with green glaze and decorated with chrysantemum on the center; glazed base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 34 cm wide. CONDITION: glaze degradation, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations. Good sound when tapping by finger tips.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1018429 (stock #3623)
A Longquan celadon bowl with flower shape in perfect condition found at South Celebes. Covered overall with slight gray green tone, only minor glaze frits to rim, no crack, no chip and free from any restoration. Northern Song dynasty. Diameter: 13.2cm, High: 6cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1021618 (stock #lot766)
Description:

A Junyao Lotus-bud bowl was in decent shape.
Stand on the well-shaped foot ring, the bowl was evenly applied with light green glaze without any decoration.
Subtle incursions in whitish condition were happened around the mouth rim and at the bottom of the foot ring.
Glaze crackles were yielded too.

Date: late N. Song to Jin periods, 11th/12th century.

Height:8.5cm.

A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #443884 (stock #WA047)
Found original carcasses, circa 1930’s, in Le Mans, France. Expertly recovered in new leather to preserve the powerful presence of these elegant chairs. The taper fronts are a rare feature. The dark caramel patina is just perfect on this refurbished pair. Dimensions: 40” wide, 36’ deep, 35” high
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1405546 (stock #648)

Gorgeous early period cabinet size 16" ( 40 cm ) French Bebe´s by Gaultier / Blockletter , the most beautiful and rare we could offer at a long time ..... she is too cute and with her pretty clothing and so lovely expression is this Bebe an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!!

Generally excellent block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1880 .... in lovely small size about 16 " ( 40 cm ) with fine quality of pale pressed bisque and softly ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1489687 (stock #08428)


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Old Japanese folk clay doll of ‘Maneki-neko’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), early -mid 20th century, H 18 x W 9 x D 8 cm (7.08 x 5.54 x 3.14in). Aged deterioration with paint-peelings as is.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1130180
Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 9.9 x 0.7 cm. 236g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #961426 (stock #3528)
A rare saucer dish with foliated lip rim, decorated to interior with center medallion in reserved white on red and yellow enamel. The exterior covered with brown glaze. Ming dynasty 16th century in perfect condition. Diameter: 11.6cm.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1930 item #443892 (stock #WA053)
Rare nailed head clover back orphan club. Soft, gentle springs give this chair satisfying comfort. All original cushions & leather. Dimensions: 29” wide, 29” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : Eskimo : Pre 1900 item #1245086 (stock #40F52 LP566)
Very scarce Northwest Coast Tlingit potlatch ladle, fashioned from hand-beaten copper and Dall mountain sheep horn. Circa 1840s. Size: 9 inches length (3.25 inches handle). Copper objects were signs of great wealth and prestige among Northwest tribes. Such spoons were prized possessions that were brought out for marriages and important feasts. This spoon has a carved horn handle in the form of a seal with flippers and red stained teeth, which is riveted to a copper stem and bowl. The under-si...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1445257 (stock #15490)
An early Mexico City (I will suggest) maestro, P. Ochoa must have been a contemporary of Matilde Poulat’s and M. Velazquez’s. His work, wrought in the same “Mexico City” style of repoussage which for me represents the country’s Arts and Crafts version in jewelry-making, is very rare to come upon but, I think, of the highest quality. All of this pieces that I have seen over the years seemed to revolve around the “ancient mask” theme - in our case, in the smaller, “masquette” ver...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1950 item #350516 (stock #M797)
This interesting, circa 1930's, dentist's kit was used to match size and shape of teeth to be replaced! The handsome black Bakelite case is in nice condition, containing many original sample teeth and sporting 9 drawers with oval metal labels. All drawers open smoothly except for the top one. Small unobtrusive right edge chips on 3 shelves fail to detract from this interesting dental collectible.

Measures 6.5"H x 7"W x 5"D and bears the label, "The Dentists’ Supply Co. of N.Y. – Bioform"...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1800 item #1146696
This South Indian piece was made in the 18th century and cast in two color bronze. (Ganga-Jumna) This very complicated technique is now lost. H. 12,4 cm Provenance: private collection Belgium