A prolific maestro and one of Taxco’s best modernists, Sigi Pineda enjoyed a long, fruitful career and his jewelry is loved and sought after by aficionados of vintage Mexican jewelry. Made of sterling silver in an asymmetrical design, this hinged bangle bracelet plays with geometry and juxtaposes the shiny surface of the metal with the deep blackness of the stone. Eye-catching, beautifully made, very very mod - and a version of Sigi’s hinged bracelets that doesn’t come up very often...
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...
This elegant ring comes right out of the Art Deco era of Downton Abbey, The Great Gatsby, etc. The diamond is a very sparkly “transitional” cut diamond (a style that came between old European cut and modern round brilliant cut). It weighs approximately .63, the color is in the JKL range, and it is just really pretty. We don’t really know how to photograph diamonds, so the photos don’t do it justice. The diamond is set in platinum, and the ring shank is (stamped) 14k gold...
A stylish pair of 14Kt yellow gold pinwheel like cultured pearl and diamond earrings and each earring is centered by a 5.5 millimeter cultured pearl. Each earring is farther decorated by six round diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 12 diamonds is 0.15Ct. The diameter of the pinwheel is 7/16”.
Simply stuning and very rare to find all original Presentation Trunk from one of the many Paris Luxury Doll-Stores at 19th. century , for Huret era poupee or Bebe around 1860 / 65 a special trunk for an luxury Bebe or fashion doll !
Bomb shaped trunk about 14 " x 10 " x 9" ( 36 x 26 x 23 cm ) beautiful color full trunk with printed paper decoration , paper covered wooden with slightly domed lid...
Very cute tiny Darling Bebe about 7"( 18 cm ) in generally all perfect original condition , has very gentle features with lovely painting and exemplary sculpting and with lovely bisque . All original tiny body and lovely antique clothing , preserved included her trousseau in nice presentation from 19th. century !!
Cute expression bisque socket head with rounded face and beautiful blue inset glass eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes ...
A signed Sherman curved 3 colour rhinestones aurora borealis bracelet from the 1950s. Bracelets with a curved semicircular profile are scarce and this example flashes brilliantly. It measures 7-1/4 x 5/8", the stones are all claw set and it closes with a box clasp. The stones range from light brown marquise shaped stones to deep yellow round with a multitude of pink aurora borealis stones...
A pair of Helen Kalvak Inuit screened burlap hunting scene pictures. Kalvak (1901-1984) was from Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada and she was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. This was followed in 1978 by her appointment to the Order of Canada. These screened burlap pictures are framed and they measure 18-1/4 x 15-1/4" and they have a sight size of 13-1/2 x 10-1/4"...
An absolutely stunning table-cut citrine adorns this massive Carmen Beckmann Mexican silver ring. The gem, its color traveling from refreshing lemon to saturated yellow as the light changes, is lifted above the finger in a terraced setting with geometric cut-outs...
Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Censer
We have recently been lucky enough to have acquired a collection of very rare examples of burnished black pottery items made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such items are relatively unknown and very little has been published about them. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west.
A black pottery censer; it is quite heavily-potted with a wide flat rim and three legs...
Lovely 19th. century all original Christmas presentation with Mignonette and accessories preserved in rare Christmas card board egg . Special rare find from France around 1890 and a beautiful tresure not only for Christmas :))
5" ( 14 cm ) beautiful gold glitter covered French Easter card board egg filled inside with cotton wool which look´s like snow and nice tinsel trim around edged ...
A set of sake decanters in the shape of Split Bamboo Tea Whisks by the third generation Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The artists stamp is clearly impressed into the nunome cloth-textured base. They are 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition dating from the mid 19th century.
Kiyomizu Rokubei III (1820-1883) was the second son of Rokubei II (1790-1860) and took over the family kiln at the age of 18 after his father retired in 1838...
Korean iron box with silver inlay, on brass or bronze feet, with sliding top and brass and bronze handle and lock.
Measures 4" wide, and 2 1/2" deep and high.
Button on one end releases lock so that lid may side open...
From the design workshop of Los Castillo in Taxco Mexico, this beautiful vase is hand hammered silver plate with abalone inlay in the curved petals on the lip.
It measures 5 3/8" high and 3 7/8" across at the top.
The body is heavily ribbed, in what seems to be called the "melon" design by Los Castillo.
Signed on base with Los Castillo Taxco impressed mark, hecho a Mano, Mexico.
Good heavy weight, with lovely curved petals on the vase rim.
It wobbles a tiny bit, as the base is hand hammered...
Most unusual Inuit soapstone carving of two figures, one a human face in hood, and on the back, a standing owl.
Good dramatic size, it measures 9 3/4" high and is 4 1/2" wide and 4 1/2" deep.
Signed on the base, with the letter E, indicating that it is from the Eastern region of Inuit culture. Other incised marks may indicate artist.
Striations in the rock are quite visible in the side views of the sculpture.
Very striking design, and very appealing from every angle, this is an exceptional ...
An unusual 14Kt yellow gold and onyx signet ring, set with a 12 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx. The onyx is topped by a three dimensional white gold skull and crossbones. The shank of the ring has 25 on one side and HH on the other. Probably indicating the date of 1925 and initials HH. The ring probably was worn as a pinky ring since it is a size 4 ¼, but it can easily be sized within limits.
An excellent example of the arts and crafts design period is this wonderfully crafted 14Kt yellow gold ring that dates back to circa 1910. A 10 X 8 millimeter emerald cut lab created ruby with its bright red color centers the masterfully decorated setting. The ring is a size 6 ½ and can easily be sized.
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 ... wonderful and rare cabinet size Schmitt et Fils girl with pale pressed bisque socket head with round face , plump cheeks and very childlike expression of deep modeling ! She has gorgeous light blue glass ...
Bonji Buddhist characters in five rings of silver, gold and brass damascene decorate this Incense burner by Izumi Ryoichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kin-do Gorin-mon Koro. We see the number five in Buddhism and Bushido, With the elements Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air, as well the famous treatise on fighting by Miyamoto Musashi is called the Book of Five Rings, and the stone stupa seen all over Japan called the Gorinto (Five part tower). This is 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) dia...
A gorgeous Jubako stacking box of lacquered wood decorated with burgeoning grape vines in powdered gold maki-e dating from the 19th century enclosed in the original wooden storage box. Inside oxidized vermilion grants a sense of celebration, while the outside covered in polished black is the perfect back drop to the shimmering gold decoration. Assembled it is 24 x 26 x 31 cm (9-1/2 x 10-1/4 x 12 inches). Overall it is in very good condition, with some minor dings in the edges typical of use. ...
Very beautiful and rare to find early German bisque toddler twin girls 24" ( 62 cm )each for the French market!
Both comes from a private familie house in France preserved in his Paris department store box where they was safely be kept in a cabinet in the basement of the house for the confusion of the outside world !!
Very sweet girls in all perfect condition and wearing very beautiul clothing.
Each doll has beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and fine quality ...
One of a kind french Bebe sea green and red silk costume with special elegant look included matching silk velvet bonnet.
Fit perfect for French or German doll about around .... 20" ( 50 cm ) for Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Bru or other beautiful doll in your collection.
Most hand sewn of rare sea green silk satin , Jumeau red silk and matching color all hand flowers embroiderd silk .One piece costume with jacket style upper part ,has rounded neckline
and embroidery lace colla...
Beautiful 4 " ( 10 cm ) Lorgnette in box for French Poupee with pretty hand painted handle and silk cord.
A Lorgnette were a very popular fashion accessory in 19th. century !
From around 1868 very nice fashion doll Lorgnette with fine hand painted brown colored handle with silk cord trim , has hinged gold framed style of glasses which fold and hidden inside the lovely handle.
Contained in lovely boutique box which ornate
nice litho scenes of little child .... or doll with f...
SUZURIBAKO Rare and important writing box. Japanese lacquer urushi. The exterior is decorated with two shishi carefully patterned. The interior of the lid is decorated with a steep rocky coast with a temple, in gold and silver takamaki-e, the craggy cliffs are enhanced by cavities carved. Techniques of takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirigane, uchikomi, kimetsuke and tsukegaki. On a nashiji ground. The rims are fundame. Empty. Size : 23 x 21,2 x 4,6 cm. Japan Edo (1603-1868) end of 17th, early 18th cent...
Wonderfully preserved French bisque Poupee attributed by " Louis Doleac " with sturdy original body , superb bisque and painting , wearing wonderful antique two piece costume with bonnet and cape !
The lovely woolen winter cape belongs to the pretty doll for the Winter season so that she is all around a luxury poupee model with distinctive presence !!!
16" ( 42 cm ) rare fashion doll with lovely bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and very b...
It is not often that one finds an Enrique Ledesma ring and this modernist beauty is made even more desirable by the big color-change sapphire that adorns it. The gem has a table-cut type of shape and mimicking the behavior of alexandrites, it changes color under different light conditions traveling from deep amethyst to steely purple. I love the highly stylized setting - to my eyes it reads like silver fingers holding on to the stone as it rests on a willing palm. Currently a sz 7 US (a jeweler ...
Maestro Rivera is one of those contemporaries of Matilde Poulat’s who created jewelry in her manner and whose work I am always on the look-out for because of its quality and attention to detail. Based on a Matl original, the “palomas” (or “doves”) necklace at hand combines Mexico City style repousse with beading, wirework and oxidation. The two birds are shown here with wings extended, flanking a beautiful amethyst, surrounded by turquoise cabs above the central medallion’s articulat...
Housing a polished obsidian cabochon with warm, shimmering golden depths this vintage Mexican silver bracelet bears the signature of Sigi Pineda, one of Taxco’s foremost modernist designers. A prolific creator, Sigi was at his best when he worked within the confines of minimalism - the bracelet presented here, a hinged bangle, is just such an example. The idea of “less-is-more” is perfectly expressed in the lean yet fluid lines of the silver-work while the playfulness of the volcanic glass...
Most beautiful French silk and lace costume of pretty rose and cream , most hand sewn and fine ornate with hand made laces and fine details. Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG .... or other pretty French or German doll about around 21" ( 55 cm )
Pretty dress has lace ornate front part with rose silk ribbon and hand made lace decoration at both sides. Has small silk tull ruffled 3/4 long sleeves with lace decoration around the wrist .
Has ecru silk skirt complete f...
This lariat solid silver rope necklace is extremely elegant with a width of .25 inch. There is a clamp also hand made to fit this necklace and lock it in place where ever you wish it to hold. The tassels have the fine strands of chain with satin finish balls. With a weight of 93 grams it displays great beauty. The length with the tassels is approximately 42 dramatic inches. Also this jewel has no damage of any kind. The hallmarks are hard to photograph and say TAXCO MEXICO and the other rim of t...
Modernist sterling ring by Erika Hult de Corral (Ric), this rather rare to find design combines silver in two finishes with richly colored malachite and two small, deep blue lapis cabochons. I am very excited to have found this piece, especially since I recently sold the matching earrings to it (you can use the search feature to see them, if you wish). A talented designer and one of the few known female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance, de Corral is at her best when she flir...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Horse & Rider
This impressive and detailed pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It has been coated in green, amber and black glazes. The rider's head has been made separately and has been "cold-painted" in black and white pigments: the head fits into a slot in the neck of the rider. Note the detail to the rider's clothing, the various fittings and especially the horse's mane. This horse comes complete with its own c...
It´s an very beautiful antique outfit for your French or German doll about around 25" ( 64 cm ) in lovely ecru cotton wool with fine details and lace decoration , included a nice light blue silk collar and a bonnet.
It look´s like as an pretty winter gown ,
is all most hand sewn dress with nicely made puffed sleeves and rounded neckline. Has small pleated front decoration and two row skirt with lace decoration all around.Finally ornate with silk bows at wrist and a very nice silk c...
Most beautiful one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet , most hand sewn of very beautiful and rare to find
checkered and light chocolates brown silk !
It would fit perfect for an doll about around 14" ( 36 cm ) special forJumeau , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe
or other French or German Doll.
Lovely dress with elegant style with pretty silk front fully of pleats and fine ruffles , both sides of checkered silk ornate with fine hand embroidered lace.
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Rare Small Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Ding (Published)
This bronze ding was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Its form, that of a three-legged covered cooking vessel, is well-known amongst Han Dynasty bronzes. However, most examples are larger; this is a rare small example. The body stands on three legs that are in the form of bears. On either side of the vessel are square handles. The round cover is surmounted by three decorative animal-head handles, designed so that it can be ...
Three small Chinese Guangxu mark and period ogee form bowls with lobed rims, each exquisitely decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels with a quail standing on rockery below bamboo wrapped with leafy vines sprouting flowers and double gourds that extend over the wall to the interior well. A single bird flies above. The base of each bowl holds a six-character kaishu form iron-red Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908). 4” diameter x 1 3/4" high. Very good overall condition with...
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