"English Garden" by Albert Sharp A.S.M.A. (American, b.1922), oil on masonite, 10 inches x 14 inches. NY gallery label on verso with title and attribution. A delightful portrayal of an English walled garden with dappled sunlight by this East Hampton, New York artist. Member: American Society of Marine Artists. Excellent condition.
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...
Large Chinese Qing dynasty cylindrical form Nonya ware tingkat food container consisting of four stacking sections in a variety of pastel polychrome enamel background hues topped with a slightly domed cover sporting a Peking glass finial from a Mandarin hat. Each tier is decorated with two opposing panels of flowers on a white ground set against a dense background of bats, flowers, and scrolling foliage. The sides have twisted metal handles held by moulded loops...
Pretty all original antique Maison Jumeau ensamble which would fit fine for your Jumeau doll about size 9 or other pretty French or German doll about this size of 19 " ( 50 cm )
A pretty all hand sewn two piece blue fine linen costume with cotton upper part , sleeve lose dress with jacket in Navy style . Closure with hand made button holes and gold navy buttons.......
Lovely rare all original 5 1/2 " ( 16 cm ) all wooden Grodnertal Doll in her original condition and pretty clothing.
Very nice all wood doll with round shaped head , having one piece head and torso with original painting of facial features. Has black hair painting with curl modeling at her forehead and lovely side curl modeling and painting .
Has nice red cheeks and long neck , full dowel jointing all wood body with jointing at shoulders , elbows , hips and knees ...
Rare to find all original fashionable lady doll by Lafitte-Desirate from around 1910 , a doll with exquisite workmanship on the haute couture costumes !!
Madames Lafitte and Desirate designed a series of lovely dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion of the early 20th.century ...
Decorated in famille verte enamels with gilt highights depicting a horseman & his groom on a terrace with furniture & Precious Things. The border with further objects & four turquoise reserves. Decorated on the back with 3 pairs of flowers done in iron red evenly spaced out...
From an attic found in France comes this lovely and rare to find German fashionable bisque lady doll by Simon & Halbig , has attic condition and we offer her so as she was found !!!
Beautiful 15" ( 39 cm ) doll made by Simon and Halbig and a rare model of bisque doll with spectacular coiffure , lovely facial smiling expression on perfect condition rare swivel head !!
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse with Female Rider
This pottery model of a horse and equestrian was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Although many examples of horses with riders are known from the Tang Dynasty, few are as attractive and elegant as this particular example. It is made from a creamy-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments...
World War II era Hamilton Navigator's chronograph watch, Model 23, housed in an original U.S. Army metal canister carrying case with round viewing window, manufactured by George H. Adamson, of Tecumseh, Michigan. Circa 1942-1943. This watch was used by the U.S. Army Air Corps as a navigation watch and bomb timer. It comes in its protective metal canister with spring cushion support mechanism...
Pair of famille verte "Shou" character ewers or teapots. Each side of both has a central panel with a student surrounded by flowers on a black ground. The base of both has a six character Kangxi seal mark in black with the word "CHINA" in red.
Age: Late Qing Dynasty
Size: Approximately 8" high
Condition: Good condition, some wear to the enamels
A superb Silk landscape by Akamatsu Unrei enclosed in the original signed double wooden box (niju-bako) titled ChikusoYusei-Ga. The title and style of the buildings indicate this is likely the Yusei retirement home of Iwakura Tomomi in Northern Kyoto, designated a National Historic Site in 1932...
Loops of white decorate the dark pitted glaze of this quashed bowl from the kilns of Kyushu dating from the early to mid Edo period. The small foot is testament to dating, and there is much natural wear to the dark glaze. The vessel is 14 x 10 x 6 cm (5-1/2 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches) with an age darkened chip in the rim where it rolls over on itself. It comes in a silk bag enclosed in a black lacquered antique wood box...
LARGE Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Swatow / Zhangzhou Porcelain Dish
This unusually large and impressive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty...
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe silk and lace costume would fit perfect for around 14" / 15" " ( 36 - 38 cm ) French or German doll and you will never find such the same dress again !
Lovely French ecru lace and blue silk dress,
with fine long middle part and rounded neckline.Lace ruffled sides and inset long sleeves with shoulder puff .
Two row lace covered skirt of blue silk with
little bustle at longer train in back !!
Beautiful blue silk sash with and ecr...
A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain landscape bowl with various writings and seals. On the base, a six character Jiaqing seal mark.
Size: 3" high by 7" diameter
Age: 20th Century Republic to PRC
Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (206 BC - AD 8)
This fine pottery model of a horse was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery and has been "cold painted" in a pale pink pigment with details on top in red and black pigments. The horse stands upright and alert.
Height 27.5 cm. It is in fine condition with only faint traces of repair to a couple of the vulnerable legs (as should, of course, re...
A 14k white gold man's diamond with black onyx bullseye ring by Birks from the late 1930s 1950. This vintage size 7 men's ring by Birks Canada has a central 21 point genuine diamond which has a round black onyx stone bezel set around the centre stone. It is stamped BIRKS and 14 K and another mark. The whole ring is white gold, and was custom made at Birks.
The ring comes with an independent gemologist's appraisal for $2000CAN. The diamond measures 21 points (measured in setting) and is SI-...
Beautiful sterling overlay cuff bracelet by Navajo Frances Jones, now in her 70's. This design is a variation on her classic track style cuff. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 93 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Bold and modern, it is comfortable to wear and a testament to balance in design.
Original Russian oil painting view of the Trinity Church, St. Petersburg, Russia in the distance. Titled and signed in Russian on verso. Image, 12"L x 9"H. Presented in a quality gallery frame 16" L x 1.5" W x 14" H.
A pair of famille-rose enameled Peking glass tea bowls, painted with birds. One cup has 3 birds on a flowering plum rose branch. The second cup has 3 cranes by a rivers edge. Painted all around. The bases with four character Qianlong marks in over-glaze blue.
Size: Approximately 5 cm high by 8.5 cm diameter
Condition: Good, no cracks or chips
Age: Republic
Rare and very pretty colored French Bebe Parasol .... factory original by Emile Jumeau around 1878/80 .... in generally excellent condition and wonderful color of typical Jumeau red color with cream .
Of soft cotton muslin with original Dog handle .
18 " ( 46 cm ) total length , made by Maison Jumeau for larger Jumeau Bebe size 13 and more but would look´s very pretty and perfect also for other beautiful doll´s 27" + ( 70 cm ) and more ......
On maple-wood handle te...
Fine Large Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Armoured Warrior (AD 265 - 316)
This impressive and very rare pottery model of a warrior was made during the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 265 - 316). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained grey pottery that is relatively highly-fired, having an almost metallic ring to it when tapped.
He is wearing an armoured jacket, belted at the waist and an elaborate helmet whilst standing legs apart to steady himself, in the act of throwing a spe...
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Groom Figure (Published & with Oxford TL Test)
This fine pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and represents a foreign male attendant or groom. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in very finely-crackled green and amber glazes.
Tang glazed items such as this are usually referred to as "sancai glazed" pieces. "Sancai" refers to three colo...
Beautiful and rare mid-century modern bracelet by Salvador Teran, c. 1955. The matching brooch and earrings are featured in both editions of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside when closed and is 2" wide at the widest front section. It has a secure push in clasp and original safety chain. All original, fine condition. Signed as shown. Mexican Modernist design at its' very best.
A Chinese underglaze blue painted 'double happiness' baluster jar and original cover.
Age: 19th century
Size: Approximately 16" high by 10" diameter
Condition: Very good condition
Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Jun Jar (Ex. Grahame Clarke collection)
This fine junyao stoneware jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and was excavated in the 1990s, or earlier, from Inner Mongolia. Remains of ancient plant growth/roots still adhere to the inner ring of the unglazed foot. It has straight walls that taper in very slightly at the mouth, and stands on a heavy foot. The Jun glaze is at its thickest where it has sagged around the bottom of the walls, and where...
This wonderfully executed shell cameo brooch and pendant is from the 1920’s. The carving masterfully depicts the portrait of a young lady with an intricate hairstyle and floral accents. The shell measures 36 X 48 millimeters and the overall dimensions of the piece are 2” high and 1 5/8” wide. The filigree frame is made of 14 karat white gold that not only has a pin that allows you to wear it as a brooch, but also a fold down bail to enable the wearer to convert this great piece into a pend...
Mexican sterling silver bracelet by Patino
Mid 20th century
Heavy and well crafted this striking bracelet measures 7" long x 7/8" wide
Weight - a hefty 117 grams
Marked 925, sterling, Patino, Taxco, and eagle mark
Excellent vintage condition
Two Chinese porcelain bowls, decorated in blue and white patterns; the exterior with relief dragon and Greek key designs, the interior with figured and dragon patterns with a central facing dragon also done in relief. The base glazed white with the rims left bare. The center has a six character mark surrounded by double circles in under-glaze blue. These bowls were made for the export market using a design of an earlier dynasty.
Size: Approximately 4" high by 8" diameter
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An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K. Although the stone is a substantial size, this ring in the 18th...
A 14k white gold genuine ruby and diamonds ring circa 1940s. This elegant vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 quatrefoil shape ring features a central 42 point natural oval ruby of medium dark purplish red colour with light inclusions, surrounded by two brilliant and 24 single cut diamonds (total 26 points, SI, G-H colour). The ring is a style which looks lovely on a hand. The jewel part of the ring measures 13/16" long and x 1/2" wide across the finger. It is marked 14 K and has a maker's mark of TJF or...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Saddled Horse with Oxford TL Test
This pottery model of a saddled horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery. The horse stands alert with its head head up and turned slightly to its left. The surface has been "cold painted" in a reddish-brown pigment with details picked out in red, black and white pigments.
Height 28 cm. It is in good condition with any possible repairs having been per...
A 14k Birks diamond row anniversary band ring. This fine quality vintage 14k yellow gold diamond row anniversary ring or band is size 5-3/4 and it has the original registration certificate and appraisal from 1995. The six brilliant cut diamonds total .48 carats and they are SI2 in clarity and I-J in colour. This ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...
This is a Rarity from a Maryland Estate:
a DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE ART NOUVEAU PENDANT ~ Necklace. Size is 1" x 1". Another Rarity
from Kensington, Maryland.
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Lovely one of a kind most hand sewn French summer dress with matching lace bonnet . Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 22" ( 58 cm )... for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty of your doll´s !!!
All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent fabric condition from 1885 and never to find such the same outfit again.
Lovely muslin summer dress in combination with turquise silk ribbons and very nice decoration of all hand made silk flowers wh...