A large ceremonial whale tooth pendant from Fiji Island, Polynesia. Both ends with drilled holes for suspension. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Dimension: c. 14 cm long x c. 5 cm wide.
Iyashiku mo tsune areba
hisashi hisashikereba onozu kara yoi kaori wo harau
If you perservere (with proper living), the years will grant you success. This was a famous last line from a treatise written by revered Han Dynasty scholar Cui Yuan (Cui Ziyu, 78–143). These same words were famously written by Kukai (Kobodaishi 774-835) the founder of Shingon escoteric Buddhism in Japan...
Chinese glove puppet depicting a man with bright opera face paint and long beard that appears to be horse hair dressed in a heavily sequined pale yellow robe with red fur accents. The legs are covered in red and white checkered trousers. Painted wood face, shoes, and hands. Measures about 18" long. Possibly dates from the early 20th century. Very good overall condition with minor wear and soiling from use...
Japanese limited-edition mezzotint depicting a traditional village in snow by Koichi Sakamoto (b. 1932) titled “Enduring Village No. 1.” The print is pencil-signed, titled in English and kanji, and numbered 68/100 in the lower margin. Dates circa 1982. The artist’s watermark is in the lower right margin. Paper size: 9” x 11” (plate about 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”). The white archival mat folder measures about 12 1/2” x 13 1/2.” Excellent overall condition...
Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (b. 1933) titled “Tree of Mandarin” dated ‘08. Pencil-signed, dated ’08, and numbered 20/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 10 1/2” x 11 3/4” (image: 6 1/2” x 8”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.
On Polichinelle was the most popularity character at the end of 19th. century. It was often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters .... as typical symbols for the world of playing in France ......
Special 1886 this guys was offered in five different sizes in the catalog of " Grands Magasins de Louvre " and was offered in different materials .....
This versatile necklace designed & signed c. 1960's by San Miquel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann measures 25" long & weighs 63 grams. Comprised of polished turquoise & amethyst stones & interspersed with pearls the design is finished with a gem quality amethyst set into a beautiful & intricate 14K gold clasp with safety. It's been professionally restrung on silk cord. MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill includes Beckmann in a chapter on distinguished Women Designers of Mexico.
A pair old jewelry ornaments attached in the coiffure, near the ears by Tibetan women. Made of metal alloy and set with turquoise stones. The reverse with a later added silver stick pin. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 9.9 cm long x 3.9 cm wide, weight: 66 g.
Measuring 16" in diameter and roughly 5" deep, this Abyssinian shield was intended for high ranking warriors, and is decorated with rust colored fabric over a heavy molded shield of animal hide. The hide is tough, strong and thick, and is usually that of water buffalo or giraffes, as they had the heaviest and strongest hides available. The back has leather over the hide, a curved hide handle, and edging of metal...
Very beautiful and rare to find 5 " ( 13 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .....gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 , preserved with her original stocking with very tiny shoes and accessory in her original box !!
She has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with shoes and wonderful original clothing !!
Slender faced doll has swivel he...
A pair of powerful Shishi guardian carvings dating from the later Edo period, 18th-19th century, in the Ah-Un expression (Exhaling and inhaling). Ah-Un has many allusions, it is the beginning and end of the alphabet, summarizing all in between, and is said to be inhaling good fortune, and exhaling bad. Glass eyes inset into very human faces. They are 10-1/2 inches (26.5 cm) tall, 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches (24 x 14 cm)...
A special and very nice all original antique condition of decoratively woven egg shaped basket with lovely rose silk covering.........
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.
The William Spratling crosses are very collectable and this cross is a solid ingot with filigree rings, beads, and cubes that decorate the framework to the cross. The hallmarks are from the 1930's. We are also offering a signed Spratling bead and ball signed chain to go with from the 50's. Please note the price includes the special Spratling chain. The condition is without flaws, repairs or damage. The silver is 980 pure. With the length 46in...
An very beautiful elegant style bronze miniature boudoir table for your fashion doll or small Bebe display from France circa 1880 . Has four cabriole shaped legs and exquisitely flowered ornate first console with glass lid ..... inside fine covered with silk , has four middle legs with flowers tendrils and another console framed with delicate ornaments and silk velvet covered lid in bronze frame as well...
Rare to find very cute size 2 small Bebe by Emile Jumeau ......
Outstanding model of Circle / Dot market Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 7 ..... enhances the very cute and stunning childlike sculpting with implied pale tongue tip , deep modeling , sweet dimpled chin and modeling of brows , very beautiful bisque hands and original Bru kid body .
She is on really beauty circa 20,5 " ( 52 cm ) .......of course her lovely bisque is from best pale quality like her painting , has pale pressed bisque swivel head on original kid-edge...
Folk art painted wood vintage bird house, supported on a tall post base. Circa 1960s. Painted white. House opens to clean the interior. Size: 60 inches ht. x 12 inches x 12 inches (bird house only - 10.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 12 inches ht.)
A decorative pair of English stone garden pine cone finials. Circa 1910. Painted white, some flaking. Large size and with good proportions. Size: 20.5 inches ht. x 9 inches diameter.
A rare English garden forcer, complete with lid, of terra-cotta. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 26 inches ht. x 16 inches diameter. Used to force the growing of rhubarb or other vegetables. Very good condition.
Delicately crafted, in perfect proportions, this Chinese vessel sits on four feet, flares slightly to the rim which is decorated on the top with flowers and scrolling elements, and has blue enamel inset into the Greek border on the edge of the rim. The body is heavily decorated with flowers, butterflies, and scrolling foliate designs, all in shades of red/rose/pink, blue and green over a dark bronze/brass background, with a solid blue enamel on the bottom. The edges and wire are a bright brass...
Measuring 7 1/4" high and roughly 3" wide, this Japanese cloisonne vase is of exceptionally high quality, with very fine detail and shading, all with silver wire. Against a smooth black background, a group of irises is depicted on the front, with a single iris and leaves on the back. The irises are white, purple with blue and yellow details, and the leaves are all done in shaded hues and different colors. At the bottom of the front there is a blue flower with round leaves, also in different s...
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" (image size: 14 1/4" x just over 9 1/2"). Excellent condition. Never framed. There are two tiny pinholes...
Made for the traditional Argentinian and South American drink, yerba mate, this cup and bombilla are silver, both stamped with an 800 silver standard. The cup is nicely repoussed with floral and foliate elements on a cast silver serpentine base. The cup measures 5 1/4" high and the bombilla is 8 1/4" long. Together they weigh 6 troy ounces. While the majority of mate cups are fashioned from gourds, many were made of silver, dating back to the early Spanish Colonial era when fine silver was ...
Nobody could say no to this 18Kt gold, beautifully fashionable deco style diamond engagement ring that is centered by a 0.95 Ct certified brilliant cut diamond. The setting is further enhanced by 94 smaller brilliant cut diamonds. The center is an EGL certified stone that has G color and SI1 clarity. The total weight of all diamonds is 1.87 Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling "Amoeba" earrings no. 125 designed by Henning Koppel. These are bold and dramatic screw back earrings measuring 2" long, 1 1/4" wide, and weighing 23 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are quite rare and a perfect match for the Jensen "Amoeba" bracelet if you are lucky enough to own one.
Gentlemen glide through the open “ma” staring up at the moon on this serene work signed Joun (One of many names used by the priest Hashimoto Dokuzan). Ink on paper in superb Shunpodo Silk mounting (THE preeminent scroll hangers in Kyoto) enclosed in a signed double wood box (niju-bako) dated 1935 with solid ivory rollers (They will be changed for export). The scroll is 28-1/2 x 53 inches (72 x 134 cm) in excellent condition but for scattered foxing.
Hashimoto Dokuzan (Gengi, 1869-19...
Very beautiful and childlike cabinet size 13,5 " ( 34 cm ) doll by Denamur with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has good bisque quality and painting , lovely blue glass paperweight inset eyes . Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. She has an small open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips. Pierced ears with her original earrings and pretty long blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
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Very beautiful and special rare to find luxury 10,5 " miniature chandelier from France circa 1880 for your doll scene decoration or fashion doll room .......
Magnificent French six arm hanging chandelier having fine cast metal frame with rich gold leaf finish. Has crown cap with dangling crystal prisms like similar ones you can find at edge of the lower circular frame.
It has some cascading bands of prismatic glass crystals that encircles the center that has also...
A cascade of flora drapes from the neck of this gorgeous piece by Seifu Yohei IV. It is 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in perfect condition. Quite large for a work by Seifu, it is marked on the base with an incised signature.
Seifū Yohei IV (Seizan: 1872-1946) was born the second son of Seifū Yohei III (1851-1914). He studied literati-style painting under Tanomura Shōsai (1845-1909), a son of Tanomura Chokunyū, in Osaka for three years. In 1914, he succeeded to the head of the family an...
A pair of antique walnut screened entrance doors with arched top. Circa 1840-1860. From a home in Bedford, Massachusetts. Complete with glass door knob and hardware. Screens are steel and are magnetized so would be great if used as an architectural display item. Size: 96" ht. x 20" wide (each door). Includes custom made iron brackets for wall display as folk art. Excellent condition.
A beautiful sterling cuff with center turquoise stone set in an 18k bezel by second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. This comes in its' original box from the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. This is a solid cuff weighing 96 grams. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a masterpiece.
Rare original vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling ring no. 443 designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube circa 1970. This ring is from the 70's and not a re-issue. It is a size 5 and in fine original condition. Weighing 9 grams, the face of the ring is 1" diameter. Signed as shown. Torun designs are always striking and remarkable.
This spectacular gold metal and enamel necklace and earring set looks as though it was never worn. The necklace is 17" (43 cm) long, not including the Lacroix logo at the end. The center front of the necklace is 2 1/4" (6 cm) deep. The earrings are 2 1/4" (6 cm) long by 1 1/4" (3.5 cm) wide. Large sparkling round, square, pear and navette shaped pastel rhinestones are scattered throughout the necklace. The earrings have a center emerald cut stone and multi pastel stones on the 1 1/8" (3.1 cm...
Very beautiful and rare French antique silk dress with bonnet preserved in lovely presentation box , would fit perfect for your size 12 Bebe ..... French or German doll about circa 24 / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm ) .....
Lovely pink silk dress with pretty lace decoration , has fine silk satin bows and ruffled ribbon decoration on short upper part with round neckline . Fitted waistline and pretty skirt with lace row at hem. 3/ 4 long puffed sleeves and finally Bebe brooch at front. The an...
She is one of my favorite Bebe´s ..... so stunning with superb deep modeling of best pressed bisque quality and painting , 24,5 " ( 62 cm ) French Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1880/ 82 with gorgeous large eyes , beautiful painted features , original body , gorgeous wig and factory original dress and bonnet .
Very stunning doll with pressed bisque socket head of first period with beautiful large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes which are dark eyeline...
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