All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962647 (stock #WA 17-03)
Dimensions: 37" L, 37" W, 28" H, 22" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #763831 (stock #WA 15-7)
The ultimate in club chair style. Originally circa 1946, this pair has been recovered in new leather. We have a copy of the vintage brochure for this model & one of the chairs retains its original tag. This was the top of the line model; they called it "The Ambassador." Dimensions: 44" deep, 30" high, 34" wide, 25" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1372075 (stock #WA26-30)
Gendarme of course refers to the French policemans hat which is the same as Napoleons classic chapeau. High in the center with a gentle slope that finishes in a crisp point at the corners. I was fortunate to snag this pair at a large outdoor show south of Paris. The competition is fierce at these hugs shows and most chairs have been bought up before I get a shot at them. There are many models that I pass for lack of style, materials used or overall condition...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1434949 (stock #860)

The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858 a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times . A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner " with lovely body style and fine modeled of all bisque limps and body middle part .

This so sweet 18" ( 46 cm ) premier Bebe is simply stunning with best quality of pale bisque and painting...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #1327177 (stock #WA2402)
This pair of French Club Chairs are from the early 1950s, They have fixed cushions which provide an even medium to lightly firm seat. The lower backs and teardrop arms make for clean elegant lines. This pair makes a nice statement. A classic, clean pair in excellent overall condition. They have all original leather. They measure:34" L x 36" W x 32" H, 22" Seat Depth x 19" Seat Width
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #499290 (stock #152)
George Gardner Symons A beautiful impressionist forest landscape oil on canvas signed lower left Measuring 20x24 inches Framed in a quality hand carved 24k gold leaf frame. A fine example of this highly regarded artists work.

biography

A landscape and marine artist, George Symons was one of America's more noted plein-air painters who combined styles of impressionism and realism...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1356738 (stock #WA25-21)
Kind of the quintessential French Club Chair , this pair is in very good overall condition. One of the cushions has been restored and the color match is quite good. They sit perfect, the bottoms have been retied 8 way as original with a new jute deck and dust cover. This is the pair and the style that charms everyone! Circa early 1950's, there is very light crazing on the arms as is age appropriate wear. Love that classic caramel color...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #962665 (stock #WA 17-07)
Dimensions: 38"L x 32"W x 38"H x 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1417939 (stock #700)

ul French Bebe with exquisite modeling and quality of bisque and painting on the Portrait by Jumeau , has original body and body finish and finally wearing wonderful antique clothing !! Rare to find head mark 10 Bebe , has very beautiful deep modeling and expression with best quality of pressed pale bisque socket head , gorgeous face with wonderful amber brown inset enamel eyes , painted lashes and brush - stroked and multi-feathered brows. She has on closed mouth with deep modeling a...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1444882 (stock #948)

Very cute small size Premier Nursing Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru model " Brevete" from France circa 1879 - 83 in her lovely clothing.

A nursing Brevete Bebe is more rare to find like her later Teteur sister with Bru Jne. body and so we are thrilled to could offer you one of the rare Premier Nursing doll´s by Bru Brevete.

[[The Bru factory described this Bebe as " .... the most gracious toy ever made to this day .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1456713 (stock #1052)

The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858 a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times .

A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner " with rare body style and fine modeling of all bisque limps and body middle part .

This sweet 15" ( 39 cm ) premier Bebe is simply stunning , has best quality of pale bisque with dramatic painting , superb facial expression and special fine modeled and painted bisque limp...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1444553 (stock #945)

Outstanding and very rare to find all original 18" ( 45 cm ) bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau from the rare 200ter character series " Fantastique " of double face Bebe with laughing and crying expression !! Has best quality of bisque and painting with wonderful deep modeling and very expressive of both faces ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329050 (stock #142)

Very beautiful all original Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 9 ( 20" / 51 cm ) ... on Bebe of the earliest period with very delicate pale bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing very lovely antique silk velvet costume with gorgeous bonnet .

Finest quality of pressed bisque socked head of pale quality with beautiful brown glass enamel inset eyes in almond shape , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1455551 (stock #1046)

If you love French bisque poupee´s we can offer a beautiful and rare all wooden body Fashion doll .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1404199 (stock #637)

She is one of the most beautiful and childlike expression Long Face Bebe from Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" that we have to sell at the last years !! Maybe you wanted always a special and rare French Bebe for a reasonable price so she would be perfect for your collection and will make you happy :))

A rare model was designed and sculpted in France around 1885 by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste "...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468685 (stock #1187)

A rare model designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her sad expression !

The rare doll has a hard to see very fine old hairline at head side so that it would be a chance to own one of this wonderful and rare dolls for a resonable price as what you have to pay for a perfect one !!!

28" ( 71 cm ) Bebe which has superb quality of pale bisque and painting , pressed ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1399977 (stock #622)

This is one of the most beautiful Bebe´s from Emile Jumeau known as " Bebe Triste" or Long Face Jumeau .......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1453348 (stock #1027)

Not often to find such a wonderful treasure like this ..... a stunning all original French 14" ( 36 cm ) Pouppe with her Trousseau and Trunk from a luxury doll shop in Paris around 1861 / 65 (( Le Paradis des Enfant )) which was locaded about 156 Rue de Rivoli in Paris about this time at 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1455798 (stock #1047)

Stunning Jules Steiner Moon face series A Premier Bebe with lovely rounded and plump facial modeling of pale pressed bisque quality and excellent facial painting .

Has closed mouth , original body and wearing most beautiful woolen costume...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1449451 (stock #991)

Rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 ... with most beautiful light blue eyes , best quality of pale bisque and painting , rare double row of porcelain teeth in her smiling expression open mouth , has unusual pate cut . Original body and in all complete generally excellent condition with original clothing from same period!

Special lovely early cabinet size 15" ( 39 cm ) Steiner Bebe which has pale pressed bisque rounded socket head .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1434478 (stock #855)

Especially beautiful and very cute 13" ( 33 cm ) rare first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils , has round face with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original wig and body with crossed hammer by Schmitt et Fils !!

From first period circa 1880 .....

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962634 (stock #WA 17-02)
Dimensions: 36"L x 34"W x 31"H x 22" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962662 (stock #WA 17-06)
Dimensions: 39"L x 36"W x 32"H x 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1354336 (stock #TR817)
This very sparkly Old-mine or (European Cut) diamond centers a wonderful 18Kt white gold engagement ring. The weight of the center diamond is 1.23Ct and has I color and VS2 clarity. The Deco style setting is decorated by 64 various size brilliant cut diamonds, which brings the total weight of all diamonds to 1.77Ct. The size of the ring is 6 ½ but it can be sized if needed.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #868658 (stock #WA 16-31)
Dimensions: 38"L x 34-1/2"W x 34"H x 21" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #962633 (stock #WA 17-01)
Dimensions: 36"L x 39"W x 32"H x 22" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1418230 (stock #702)

Rare all wood body smiling poupee by Maison Bru with beautiful facial expression of the very popular " Empress Eugenie " lady doll from one of the best French doll company at 19th. century !! Beautiful expression model of 17 , 5 " ( 45 cm ) rare smiling poupee with " Mona Lisa " face , has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original rare all wood body and wearing marvelous her antique afternoon costume. France by Leon Casimir Bru Paris ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1460966 (stock #1092)

One of the most beautiful dolls by Emile Jumeau is known as " Bebe Triste" or Long Face Jumeau from France circa 1885.

This rare model of an very beautiful Bebe was designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her lovely sad facial expression !

A pretty and rare Bebe with best quality of pale bisque and painting , pressed bisque socket head with elongated and very...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1414140 (stock #685)
Rare premier bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 ... with most beautiful light blue eyes , best quality of pale bisque and painting and rare two row of tiny teeth in her smiling open mouth. Original body and in all complete generally excellent condition. Rare to find all original condition premier bisque Bebe about 17 " ( 44 cm ) ...... has pretty rounded pressed bisque socket head with stunning ice blue inset eyes encircle of dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Feathere...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #685564 (stock #WA 14-19)
The ultimate in club chair style; restored pair originally circa 1930's; recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 40" deep, 35" wide, 33" high 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #1186805 (stock #WA 21-26)
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
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1376615 (stock #299)

What stunning eyes she had ..... very beautiful early Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 6 ( 18 " / 45 cm ) ... on Bebe of the earliest period with very delicate pale bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing very lovely hand embroidery muslin costume with matching bonnet .

Finest quality of pressed bisque socked head of pale quality with beautiful blue glass enamel inset eyes , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes.

Lovely ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1460575 (stock #1088)

The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858 a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times .

A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner " with rae and lovely body style has fine modeled of all bisque limps and bisque body middle part .

This very cute 16" ( 41 cm ) premier Bebe is simply stunning and has best quality of pale bisque and painting. The rare doll has superb facial expression and special find mo...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1432085 (stock #M8950)
LARGE Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with TL Test (75cm)

This exceptionally large and impressive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various different coloured pigments. The camel stands upright and alert with its head raised a little. 

Height 75 cm (29.5 inches), length 60 cm (23.5 inches). 

We have had this camel tested by Oxford Authentications, the only test...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1414475 (stock #689)

Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll about 5% less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rare to find French bisque Bebe by Joanny from France around 1880 / 82 , dolls by this firm are very rarely found and was offered and sold at 19th. century from the luxury Paris doll Stores !!! Beautiful Bebe 23 " ( 60 cm ) has pressed bisque socked head with very plump cheeks , has large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1800 item #1167328 (stock #561)
Circle of Francois Boucher original oil painting on canvas c.18th century in good antique condition beautifully framed. Born in Paris, the son of a lace designer Nicolas Boucher, François Boucher was perhaps the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century, with most of his work reflecting the Rococo style. At the young age of 17, Boucher was apprenticed by his father to François Lemoyne, but after only three months he went to work for the engraver Jean-François Cars. Within three ye...