All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #516390 (stock #T 1495)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Artist Signed Hand Painted Jewelry Presentation Box
SOLD. Designed and made in USA off and on for years, this pin brooch w 5.5" tassel. This signed: Mim Dee 213mm (just under 9 north to south!) brooch is made with circa 1920 Czech Art Deco black glass wired in place to an ornate brass background. Also 2 Victorian black glass buttons. This was commissioned by a special client, Linda, an artist herself...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Contemporary item #516207 (stock #T 1494)
'Mesmerizing' is what one client of Mimi Dee Artwear stated to describe the light dancing through vintage amber. Nine vintage 14mm rich red faceted beads, that passed the friction electrostatic acetone amber test, and New 18K GOLD (not gf, not vermeil) were used to make this delish bracelet! Although flat it measure 8.25, while the 18K Gold S hook is engaged it measures a comfortable 7" in the interior. Hand knotted for security! Only one. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #516171 (stock #T 1493)
ALL metal is 18K Gold. Light as a feather as real amber - passed friction and acetone amber test - should be and how the light sparkles through! Vintage 14mm faceted rich red cherry beads and new 18K GOLD (not gf, not vermeil) were used to make these a must have pair of earrings. 1 7/8" including light shepherd's hook. For more similar pieces please visit www.mimideeartwear.com and search links under: Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #515329 (stock #lot187)
Description: An enamel covered box of Qing dynasty was kept well and with an old auction sticker of the Christie's on it. Decorated with beautiful motif of flowers in four parts including at the cover, metal wire was chased into the scarlet ground and formed with archaic regular lines. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Condition: Two minor old defects. One was at the rim of the cover while the other was at the bottom. Height: 7.9cm Width: 6.3cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #515325 (stock #SU60021001)
EL-GALLERY
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This is a small earthenware Sui dynasty (A.D 581 - 618) lotus design comestic box. It has three small rounded compartment. The top part shows the lotus bud, pods and leave. The three flowers below are shown as three small comestic boxes in melon shape.

Aside from some abrasions, there are only minor chips at the base (picture 6). Other than that, it is in good condition.

The measurement of the yueyao comestic box is: Length 8.3cm and the Height is 5cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #514677 (stock #T 1490)
Sold, no price, no info. Fab Art Deco Pools of Light 15mm Rock Crystal orbs which are not drilled, make this necklace / earring set just delish. Images are seen reversed as they should be. In addition you can see 10mm fluted sterling beads. Although not marked sterling, all tested so. Newer chain. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #514259 (stock #ZTC113)
This traditional style handwarmer has split handle with copper fittings. All around the body is a subtle etched design which is now difficult to see because of the heavy patina. Makers mark is on the bottom. It shows signs of heavy use. Approx 5" across and 4" high with handles extended
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #513291 (stock #178)
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Classical romantic allegorical painting by James Korn oil on canvas signed and dated Los Angeles 1928 lower left. A beautiful painting by listed California artist James Korn born 1873 at Braila Romania died in Los Angeles in 1961. James Korn is listed in Hughes artists in California he worked in Hollywood as artists. The painting is nicely framed has an old varnish that gives a antique look to the painting but if preferred it could be cleaned one minor touch up in the canvas...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1910 item #513286 (stock #177)
“The Love Letter” by A.V. Hugenett 1902 oil on canvas of a beautiful young woman holding a love letter and a bouquet of flowers. Signed and dated top right in excellent condition measuring an impressive 30x40 inches framed in a toned gold frame some minor restoration overall size approx. 40 x 50 inches. A stunning decorative painting would make a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #513029 (stock #TR509)
This unique 14Kt yellow gold retro broach is shaped like a bouquet of flowers, and is decorated by 1 oval and 3 round amethysts and 5 round rubies. The broach measures 1 5/16” in width and 1 11/16” in height. The marking on the clasp is 14K.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #512718 (stock #TR508)
This fantastic piece of jewelry is made of 18Kt yellow gold. The center of the bow is decorated by 10 full-cut diamonds. The total weight of the diamonds is approximately 0.60Ct.The bow has a brushed satin finish that is accented by polished edges. This broach is quite a heavy piece (40.4gr) and is 2 5/8" wide and 2 1/8" high. The back of the pin is marked 18K and BORIS-le BEAU.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #512493 (stock #176)
Chinese carved malachite study of a foo dog or temple guardian. A beautiful grained gem quality stone Measuring 2 x 1 3/8 inches in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #512491 (stock #175)
Chinese carved malachite figural study of a sage or scholar fisherman seated on a large fish and holding another in one hand. Comes with a sliver wire inlaid rosewood stand. Measuring approx. 2.5 x 3 inches in excellent condition. A fine detailed carving a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #512490 (stock #174)
Japanese Bronze jardinière or planter Meiji period circa 1890s with a molded crane design. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Measuring 8.5 inches tall and 7.5 inches in diameter. Would be a great decorative piece for plants or floral arrangement.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #512488 (stock #173)
Japanese Imari vase Meiji period circa 1890 a large bulbous base with a long neck. Hand painted in traditional Imari design and colors with blossoms and landscape elements. A fine piece with 24k gold color highlights in excellent condition some roughness to the bottom edge. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #512425
A most fabulous sterling abstract ring by Modernist Paul Lobel. This ring makes a BIG statement on the finger measuring a TALL 2" long!.It is a size 5 - 5 1/2 and in fine original condition. Signed Lobel Sterling. Striking and wonderful on and so rare to find a ring by Paul Lobel.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #512190 (stock #lot182)
Description: A strand of rosaries was assembled by 108 pieces of old Zhi-Tan beads. Among them, old coral and elephant bone beads were decorated. Old beads were getting hard to find. All these beads were believed from Tibet, now were ingeniously strung as a decoration item. Date: Late 19th Century.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #511994 (stock #172)
Fine antique portrait of a Thoroughbred race horse at the race track. Oil on canvas signed lower left Hillyard and dated 1894. Hillyard is a listed artist known for animal subjects. Measuring approx. 20x24 inches framed size 26x30 inches in excellent condition two very minor professional repairs to the canvas and minor stretcher lines showing. A beautiful antique equestrian painting would be a nice addition to any interior.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #511982 (stock #TR507)
This exquisite platinum ring was made by Jabel in the 1960-s. The center stone is an 11X13 millimeter oval cabochon tourmaline cat's-eye which weighs approximately 12Ct. The cat's-eye is surrounded by 16 high quality pave set brilliant-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0Ct. The shank is tamped Jabel and 900Plat. 100Irid.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #511977 (stock #171)
Antique Portrait of a beautiful young girl oil on canvas signed on reverse Pankratz Korle and dated 1844. Pandratz Korle (1823-1875) is a well listed painter and highly regarded painter. This charming portrait of a girl in a white dress with a pink shawl is masterfully painted. A portrait by Korle sold at auction for $6,103 in November of 2005. Measuring approx. 24x28 inches framed in a antique gold leaf frame 27x32 overall...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #511671 (stock #170)
Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD). The distinctively plump, ovoid form of this jar, imitating the shape of a silkworm cocoon, has a fair amount of the original paint remaining on the body. Characteristic swirling cloud / scroll designs in reddish-pink and white cold-paint pigments decorate the surface. This jar is in very good, “as excavated” condition with no visible repairs, one chip to the rim of the mouth (see photos), as well as some burial dirt still attached...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #511660 (stock #169)
Anasazi culture corrugated drinking vessel circa 1300 AD a grey pottery with smooth interior and handle with corrugated exterior design. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall in very good condition some minor chips on the rim. A fine piece of ancient Native American Pottery from a old collection found in the 1930s.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #511606 (stock #168)
Japanese bronze Ichibana bowl circa 1900 signed with a rich dark patina and relief design of Japanese figures gathering blossoms for ichibana floral arrangement shishi dog feet and elephant handles. In excellent condition measuring approx. 11” wide 8” deep and 3.5” tall.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #511597 (stock #167)
Classical bronze figure of a Grecian woman with robe and sandals alongside a urn and disc. Signed Evrard for Victor Evrard French 1807-1877 sculptor known for works in bronze. The bronze in is in excellent condition with a nice original patina measuring approx. 19 inches tall a fine piece.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #511324 (stock #ALR1770)
The Kura
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An haunting 17th century sumi-e image of a goose at twilight by Kano Toun (1624-1694) in the original Edo silver threaded brocade border patterned with clouds, upper and lower extensions of heavy coffee colored cloth ending in ivory rollers. The almost complete dominance of white seems to convey a passage through space, from clarity into obscurity, leaving the viewer with a slight sense of loss echoing in ones memory...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #510916
Spectacular, unusual sterling and onyx earrings by Antonio Pineda. A great layered, modernist design with spikey pieces of onyx at the top of the earring. These are screwbacks and measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Terrific!!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #510910
A beautiful sterling and carnelian Art Deco ring by Georg Jensen Denmark. I have never seen this ring offered before and believe it to be quite rare, perhaps custom made. It is a size 7 1/2 and in fine original condition. The front of the ring measures 7/8" wide and 5/8" long. Signed with the 1933-44 mark as shown. A rare period ring from Jensen.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1930 item #510906
Evald Nielsen ( 1879-1958 ) opened his workshop in Denmark in 1907. His style is very similar to that of Georg Jensen and there are those who think Nilesens' work is of even better quality. This spectacular sterling and lapis Art Nouveau pin measures 2 1/8" by 2 1/8". The bursting lapis bud provides the focal point of the pin and is surrounded by luscious sterling foliage. It is in beautiful original condition and signed as shown. It is magnificent in every way.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #509989 (stock #ZM110)
From the CongJiang in Gui Zhou province, this drinking horn is carved from water buffalo. It is a thick (and heavier weighted horn) which, according to my Miao friends is considered an inferior horn. So, this piece would have been owned by a "Poorer" family. It is wonderful primitive art object with carvings that are full of symbols reflecting Miao culture and legends. The hole in the tip would have held a string or metal ring to facilitate hanging the horn...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #508598 (stock #lot179)
Description: An exqusite wood carving depicts magpies on plum branches. With skillful craftsmanship, two birds playing within knaggy branches was naturally carved on the construction of the openwork. An example of Chinese traditional wood work. A reserved inlay piece was believed 'cause grooves were obvious on the reverse side. Possibly a relic of a pendant and can be recovered as one after some new inlayed work. Date: Qing Dynasty (18th Century) Length: 5.8cm Width: 3.6cm Depth: 1.9cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #508287 (stock #ZM108)
This Dong festival hat is wonderfully embroidered with wrapped thread technique. It is further embellished with gold and silver bits edging the fabric design. At the back is the traditional silver ornament of butterfly and hanging bells to keep evil spirit away
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #508167 (stock #ZM109)
Edited by The Cultural Palace of Nationalities and Published by Nationality Press, Beijing 1985 hard to get English version. 200+ pages of excellant color photos Frankly, the best book on the subject...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : New item #507965 (stock #T 1492)
SOLD, yet similar discs available for custom work. Ocean Jasper can be found in so many colors, some showing druzzy pockets, some are cut to show them in a translucent state. This round disc, when examined closely and held up to sunlight, one can 'almost see' a Victorian lady walking on the beach with clouds and nice scenery in the background. The Sterling Silver used is signed by the artist. This one collected by a collector who has collected dozens and dozens of signed MIMI DEE jewelry...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #507116 (stock #lot178)
Description: A rare bronze Budhisattva of Song Dynasty was in seating posture...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #506929
A very large, rare mid-century design pin by Modernist Paul Lobel. Lobel is one of the most well known of the mid 20th century modernist jewelers. This 3 dimensional abstract sterling pin measures 3 3/8" by 1 1/2" and is in fine original condition. Signed Lobel Sterling. A very impressive and unusual Lobel pin.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #506918
VERY RARE Hector Aguilar Aztec Flowers cuff bracelet c. 1940-55 in 940 silver. It is featured on page 29 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Morrill and also on page 104 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Each panel has a different Aztec flower. The bracelet is hinged on one side and has a pin closure. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 112 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Signed as shown...