A small round heavily lacquered box made to contain incense carved with Peonies by Imperial Artist Suwa Sozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Layer upon layer of lacquer has been applied over time, each subsequent layer allowing for drying, then the entire is carved through with the floral motif. This would likely have been years in the making. This kogo is 3 inches (7.5 cm) diameter and in perfect condition signed underneath Sozan...
From a private collection over 40 years comes this pretty all original antique 6 piece Bebe outfit , from a private house in south of France ...
The “enfant terrible” of Mexican silver jewelry design, Hubert Harmon moved to Mexico in 1941 where he created some fabulous and definitely quirky, statement-making pieces. I am tempted to call the big brooch presented here “the captive of love” - and I apologize if my appellation borders dangerously on the …cheesy...
A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German.
Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter.
Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9...
So 1950s in style! Frankly costume jewelry but so very pretty. Gold-toned metal has a brushed finish that looks far more expensive than it is and forms the perfect background for flower shapes of sparkly golden brown rhinestones. If you like vintage style, this is definitely for you!
The necklace is 16” long and is made up of 16 links, each a gold metal ribbon caught up with a flower of 7 golden brown rhinestones...
Marvelous one of a kind French Bebe Costume fit Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll about around 14" ( 35 cm )
Lovely three piece silk and woolen costume with hand made loop trim and French lace decoration.
Fine blue woolen jacket with shorter front part and longer train in back , has pretty toop trim decoration around edged , collar and sleeves.
Included a two color sleeve lose dress , has silk decoration at front and same hand made loop trim mat...
A pair large Chinese silk kesi tapestries, once mounted as hanging scrolls with silk brocade border and backed with paper. Showing immortals and gods of the Daoist Pantheon in a landscape setting. Made of a two colour silk tapestry with painted areas. Dating to the late Qing dynasty. Condition: please look at the photos carefully - they make part of the condition report - the brtittle mounting is damaged and only partially preserved, the wooden bars of the top and one of the bottom are lost...
A dark forest rises in a field of white, as if still covered in frost or snow, over which is draped a poem brushed in the exquisite script of the poet-nun Otagaki Rengetsu,
Itsu to naki, Tokiwa no sato ha, Hototogisu shinobu hatsune ni, Uzuki wo ya shiru?
With the first cry of the Cuckoo, in this village of Tokiwa
Will the people realize, Spring has arrived?
To the extreme left, the cuckoo flies off the page...
It’s been a while since I offered an example of Margot de Taxco’s zodiac jewelry and I am thrilled to be presenting this substantial Gemini pendant necklace here. Zodiac jewelry were popular with many Mexican maestros yet in my opinion, Margot’s creations surpass those of all her contemporaries. Sculptural, big and bold, they can be found as charms to be coupled with chain necklaces and enjoyed as pendants, like here, or dangling off the substantial bracelets she designed for that purpose...
Sweet Jumeau Bebe with a gorgeous face expression , lovely blue eyes and pale bisque from best
quality and excellent painting !!
Here face expression are too cute and childlike , she has her pretty original blonde mohair wig , original body and beautiful clothing !
A treasure of French Jumeau BeBe with the special ...... by doll collectors popular .... expression !!!!!!
Emile Jumeau .....
The Heron Maiden coquettishly covers her face, the intimation of snow in the vacant background with large occasional flakes falling in the fore on this large work by important 20th century artist Kitano Tsunetomi. Pigment on silk in the original silk border with solid ivory rollers (these will be changed if exporting). It comes in a later collector’s double wood box. The scroll is 46 x 206 cm (18 x 81 inches) and in overall fine, original condition...
Jules Steiner series A Premier Bebe with lovely rounded and plump facial modeling ( called Moon Face ) of best pale pressed bisque quality and excellent painting ...
Kannon (Guanyin) the bodhisattva of compassion, is depicted by two of the most famous painters of the early Showa period on this pair of presentation cloths by Hashimoto Kansetsu and Tomita Keisen. Keisen’s loosely brushed image of a cherubic Kannon sits in the center of an Enso Zen circle...
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...
Rare poupee silk parasol in pagoda design , a special lovely and super rare to find accessory for your Mademoiselle Huret ..... Rohmer
or other early fashion doll in your collection !!
A rare piece which was offerd in one of the luxury doll shops in Paris at 1860/ 65th. century ....
All original antique small parasol for Poupee from France circa 1860 .... has
generally excellent condition , ivory handled parasol has ribbed design at center handle og brass works . Opens i...
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 . Origin...
A brush, ink stick letter knife and ink stone are set into a compartment inside this flattened bamboo shape carved from Zitan wood with a poem engraved into the lid signed on the back side Hokkyo Sessai and enclosed in a wooden box. Lifting out the lid by means of the strap, one finds the knife tucked into the handle, the brush, stone, and ink laid out and ready to use. It is 34 cm (13-1/2 inches) long. The ink stone, firmly embedded in the wood, has cracked, otherwise all is in excellent co...
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) titled “Kegon Falls, Nikko” from the series "Collection of Ukiyo-e Designs" first published by Bijutsusha in 1927. Dated on the image above the signature. No publisher's seal. Paper: 15 1/8" x 10 1/4" (14 1/4" x 9 3/8"). Very good color and overall condition with only minor discoloration on the back and margin edges. Pencil notation on the back at the bottom. Color illustrated as plate 170, page 369 in Volume 2 of “Kawas...
All original very cute and funny look 9,5 " ( 25 cm ) small Mademoiselle Bleuette by " Unis -France for SFBJ " around 1920 in all perfect condition with bisque socket head with sweet modeling , original body and clothing.
. Open mouth with shaded and accented lips with four porcelain teeth and hint of smile at her mouth .She has her original brunette mohair wig and French composition and wooden fully jointed body by SFBJ ... with original body finish
Wearing all original cut...
This lovely all original antique French doll gown from early 19th. century is complete hand sewn and fully ornate with hand decoration soutach loop trim and has a lovely color touch of light pink silk ribbon with front bow .
The gown features a fitted bodice centered by tiny buttons which fall down in the skirt. Has square neckline and short sleeves all fine hand ornate with soutach loop trim .
Backside has button as well with hand made button loops to close. Beautiful cartridge...
A very simple yet elegant pair of 14Kt yellow gold topaz earrings is set with a well matched pair of 11 X 9 millimeter oval faceted London blue topaz. The prong set earrings have posts and push backs.
Sweet small size original condition 11 " ( 36 cm ) mystery French Bebe with cute childlike shy expression , original wig , body and beautiful antique clothing all complete in generally excellent condition .... fee of damage , chip , hairline or repair !
This lovely little girl has pale bisque socket head with lovely quality of bisque and painting.
She has brown inset glass eyes with painted long lashes and brush - stroked feathered bows .
Close mouth with heart-shaped modeled ...
Very beautiful presentation box with lovely
litho picture
filled inside with fine patterned muslin cap .....round back muslin bonnet is fine hand decorate with small rows of ruffled lace and small pale blue silk ribbon .
A row of box pleats lace completely encircles the edge of the cap and is finally ornate with lot of light blue silk loop
at front and all around edged . The narrow ribbon loops ornate a lovely blue silk ribbon bow and small flowers bouquet at front
.
Cream ...
Marvelous French most hand sewn two piece Bebe costume with lovely hoody jacket ,has elegant style and fully fine details with " Que de Paris" longer train at back at the dress .
Fit perfect for your around 21" /22" ( 53 - 55 cm ) French or German doll ...... for Jumeau - Bru - Steiner - Gaultier or other pretty doll !!
It is a wonderful outfit which you would never find again , of fine ecru silk satin and Jumeau red color fully hand embroidered soft woolen hoody jacket .
The d...
One of Margot de Taxco’s most romantic, delicately elegant yet still eye-catching and beautifully made necklaces, the “foliate bow” is characterized by generous micro-beading accented by just the right touch of oxidation. The chain’s riveted links rest perfectly around the neck while the intricately woven central station brings to mind earlier, Old World “lovers’ knot” jewelry. Measuring 16 1/2” long (wearable) with its central station being 2 1/2” wide with a drop of 1” an...
All perfect French Block-Letter Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1882 .... in lovely cabinet size about 17 " ( 44 cm ) with fine delicate quality of pale pressed bisque and softly blushed complexion, gorgeous eyes and original condition of wig , body and lovely three piece costume.
The pretty doll has very cute facial expression of fine pressed pale bisque socket head with large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner ,
long painted curly lashes and widely feathered...
Menuki wirh gold and silver metal, presenting an octopus with a towel-like tissue. Japan Edo (1630 - 1868) 19th century
7 x 3 cm
Not very easy to find the specific design of modernist Taxco sterling silver and gemstone earrings by Enrique Ledesma features two generously-sized, color-change sapphires. Mimicking the behavior of alexandrites which change color under different light conditions, the gems are often referred to as “synthetic alexandrites” within the context of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. Yet they are in fact synthetic corundum and at best, they should be identified as “alexandrite simulants”. Their p...
Lovely antique French white pique dress with bonnet for a doll about 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm )fit wonderful and perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Gaultier , Eden Bebe , Bebe Schmitt , Bru or other lovely French or Germany Doll.
One of a kind costume , you will never find such the same outfit again ! Has generally excellent fabric condition from circa 1880th. century
A most beautiful one of a kind doll dress , most hand sewn and absolute wonderful hand trimmed all complete at fro...
Pretty hand sewn two piece fashion doll silk costume with large bustle skirt for your French poupee around 13"/ 14" ( 34 - 36 cm ) , from later 19th. century a nice all hand sewn outfit for your fashion doll !
Included an nice light gray V-shaped jacket with long sleeves and a pretty skirt of matching silk with soutach trim decoration . The pretty matching bustle skirt has beautiful longer train in back !Jacket front closure with hooks and eyes
A very nice two piece gow...
Desk or mantle clock with bronze mounts on heavy crystal glass, with enamel face, likely French.
Measures 8 1/4" to top of crest, and is 5 7/8" wide and 3" deep.
Base is sold bronze rectangular shape with feet.
Bronze applique mounts are on all four sides, around edges and on top.
Figures on front depict women with putti or cupid, each carrying items that may represent the seasons of autumn and winter.
The top crest features two swans on each side of an urn, with foliate details.
All of ...
Striking pair of large vases by Gouda Pottery of Holland.
They each measure 12" high and roughly 7" wide.
Each marked on bottom, with both impressed and inscribed marks.
Impressed numbers include 2144 and P 503, and in addition to the Gouda Holland marks written, the number 2144 is at the top, with KL 503 and what are likely the artist's initials in a rectangular cartouche JVS.
The design is not written on either, and it seems to represent a floral element withing a rather geometric format. ...
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. With...
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. Superb facial expression and special find modeled and painting bisque limps !!
D...
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. There is a make...
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”.
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