A beautiful impressionist painting of a seated nude initialed lower right A.P. Oil on canvas in excellent condition framed in a quality gilt frame. Provenance: the estate of the artist.

Biography

SIMONPIETRI, Alfred H. (1916-2001). Painter. Born in Puerto Rico on June 20, 1916. While serving in the Army during World War Two, Simonpietri was in a plane crash...

Claude Buck still life of a rope and sea shells 1966 oil in masonite signed and dated lower left. Measuring Approx. 28x48 inches in excellent condition. A masterful painting by this remarkable American artist. Provenance; the artist’s wife Leslie Buck.

Biography

A leading member of the avant-garde symbolist artists in Chicago, Claude Buck moved there from his birth place of New York City in 1919...

This is a fine ovid yingqing meiping, It is designed with a simple incised line without the engraving of any motif. The meipimg is divided into four equal segments all divided by two parallel incised lines. Within all this incised lines, the greenish glaze can be seen pooling at the recessed part. A luted line (pic 1 and 2)can be seen at the joint between the upper and lower half of the body. Overall, a very nice and well potted yingqing meiping,

There is no repair or restoration...

ALL SOLD, no price, no info. Both Ballesteros & Maricela among other Taxco Mexico silversmiths produced this open cut work design cuff bracelet, but have you ever seen the rings. These are by different makers, stamped marked Mexico, sterling, assay 1 & 3, CJ, RJP. A) Smallish cuff 1" wide X 6 1/4 includes flexible opening; B)Ring assay 3, RJP mrk, @ 7 1/4 size X 1/2 wide; C) Ring assay 1, CJ mrk size 7 1/2 - both rings can be stacked. All super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info

This is a fine, beautiful and brightly coloured example of a small “Jun” ware bowl which was treated as a “manufacturing defect”. The bowl is well glazed in a bright lavender colour with pooling of a bright blue sky glaze at the base of the bowl. It would have been a fine piece if not for an overglazed which has resulted in an overflow of a big pool of the glaze down to the sagger. When it cooled down, the glaze glued the base of the bowl to the sagger...

A rare type of middle Ming dynasty cover box, decorated with incised prunus flower head in yellow and aubergine glaze on the top within double circle, surrounded by Ruyi motif against green-ground glazed to whole body, inside with Chinese number character. It's really rare found pieces in Indonesia, as known as early "Su San Cai" ware from Ming dynasty 16th century Zhengde-Jiajing period. Condition with tiny chip and kiln chip to inner rim, further in perfect condition. Diameter: 8 cm.

Best of both worlds, Garnets in Green and Red with 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil pre fab components make this pair of drop earrings the only one! Designed and made in USA with gems from other lands. 2 1/2". Please see all pix for dimensions & closeups as all other Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Similar custom order in other gem combinations available in sterling, vermeil, all 14K or 18K Gold. Please call/leave name & number for info & reply.

Blue & White dish with a fluted rim sides, thinly potted and vividly painted works decoration with two deer in a landscape, the sides divided into alternate broad and narrow panels, four of broad panels filled with a single spray and four with double spray, the narrower panels with row of dots. The exterior divided into eight panels, each filled with a simple spiral and dot motif as well. Ming dynasty 16th-17th century...

This is a fine and exquisite quality brush stand. It is in the shape of a moth with scalloped rim. Turn the moth in the opposite direction; it looks like a wufu (bat) with the usual inverted wing in flight (pic 2). The end body of the moth or the head of the bat is in the shape of ruyi...

A fine details work of painted blue & white plate, the centre decorated with a landscape of Pagoda, Mountain, a Boat, River, House, Figures and a Flagpole, the rim featuring Herons and lotus plants in shallow water. The exterior is decorated with some simple floral meanders. Ming dynasty 16th century, late Jiajing ware. Condition: D shape re-stuck on position 11-12 o'clock with small triangle missing piece and repaired. Diameter: 26 cm.

A skeleton sits in meditation, dried autumn grasses rustling in the wind the only sound on this unusual Edo period scroll. Above is an epitaph reading: Impermanence takes life like wind strips the petals from a flower, Neither Gods nor Saints can evade, Evil within mars the spirit, Lofty stature or humble servitude, All fall prey, Yet all can be forgiven. To the right of the seated figure is a tablet covered in Sanskrit characters...

This is a rare find! We just had to restore this amazing set of four matching Gendarme Club Chairs. Originally circa 1940's, these beauties deserved a second life. Recovered with our signature winter sheepskin, they offer a deep, full, comfortable seat. Hook a leg over one of these and you will fall in love. We would prefer to find a home for all four together, but are willing to sell as pairs as well. Dimensions: 38" wide, 40" deep, 30" high, 23" seat depth.

Chinese porcelain vase hand painted with the Three Sages of Happiness design motif. Tong Zhi period 1862-1874 in excellent condition measuring approx. 9 inches tall comes in a fitted silk lined box.

A decorative globular shaped table cigarette lighter in Murano glass, with a Japanese inserted fluid lighter. This 3-3/8" diameter lighter is in a great forest green glass with opulent gold swirls; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the lighter appears unused, however it will need a flint and a bit of oiling (the mechanism is a bit stiff)...

A beautiful painting by this highly recognized early California painter depicting a wooded landscape with cows and oaks. Done in a impressionist style oil on board signed lower left. Measuring approx. 10x12 inches framed in a one of a kind custom carved and gilt frame 16.5 x 19 inches overall. A fine example would make a nice addition to any collection.

Biography

Carl Henrik Jonnevold (1856-1955) was born in Norway on June 1, 1856...

This is a rare and good quality Ming dynasty longquan celadon export ware in very good condition...

A beautiful seascape at sunset with incredible tonality and use of light. Oil on board signed lower right and stamped on reverse all rights reserved painted by Robert wood and includes an additional painting a study of a flower. Measuring 8x10 inches framed in a one of a kind custom hand carved and gilt frame measuring overall 14x16 inches in excellent condition some roughness on the edges. A fine example of this remarkable American Artists work.

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A painter of realistic land...

An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.

We call these beautifully restored French club chairs the "Ambassador" pair simply because you feel like one when you lounge in them. Originally circa 1930's, they have been recovered in our winter Pyrenees sheep leather. Tinted a rich amber, the hand-rubbed patina gives this pair a romantic glow. Dimensions: 38" wide, 39" deep, 28" high x 24" seat depth

A rare blue & white dish, with center decoration of the Lotus within double circle and surrounded by tree various grass and fungus below the key fret border. Underside with continuously chrysanthemum scrolling. Condition: D shape re-stuck and two hairline restored, slightly warped and further in good condition. Ming dynasty Yongle private kiln/Mingyao ware. Diameter: 20 cm.

A good pair of slip decorated wine cups, both with white slip floral spray on brown glaze, underglazed blue seal mark on the base. Dehua ware during the Ming Wanli phase (1580-1600). Condition is good with only re-touched some tiny chips to the rim for both, no cracks. Diameter: 5.5 cm and 5.4 cm.

A beautiful example of this exquisite art form in a floral vase on tinted silver foil background. Measuring approx. 6 inches tall 15.5 cm. In excellent condition no damage. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

A beautiful example of this exquisite art form in a floral vase on tinted silver foil background. Artist signed measuring approx. 5 inches tall 13 cm. In excellent condition no damage. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

All metal is 18 K Gold. Early 20th century Antique Vintage Dark ish Red Shiny 11 mm Faceted Bright Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic amber test and contemporary new pre fab 18k GOLD earhooks with new 18K Gold square beads were used to assemble this pair today. They suspend 1 1/2" and are light as a feather as they should be. These Sold. However, others may be found by searching in this www.mimideeartwear.com web catalog.

The simple flared back, or heart shape, creates a stunning look rarely seen in vintage club chairs. We never miss an opportunity to give a unique pair like this a second chance. Dark, rich chocolate hand-rubbed patina, originally circa late 1940's. Deep comfortable seats. Dimensions: 39" wide, 25" deep, 32" high

Clean, handsome lines are the hallmark of this Deco-style pair of restored French leather club chairs. Black piping creates the perfect accent to the glow of their warm cognac hue. Originally circa 1930's, their elegant style is reborn for your modern home. Dimensions: 31" wide, 37" deep, 34" high, 24" seat depth

These vintage dark French roast rollback club chairs feature all original leather with handsome tuck pleats on the head rests and steam pleats on the arms. Circa late 1930's, they are in good overall condition. Dimensions: 37" wide, 35" deep, 33" high

An extraordinary small blue & white bowl, with everted rim and well balance shape potted, decorated outside with continuously Chrysanthemum scrolling and inside with a bloom of Peony flower within double circle, i believed it kind design is rare and less similar pieces has ever published. Ming dynasty Hongzhi-Zhengde period. Condition is good except restored two tiny chips to rim, otherwise is excellent. Diameter: 13 cm and High: 3.8 cm. Note: please request for visuals before restored cause it'...

Charles Harmon California impressionist redwoods. A bold impressionist painting of California redwood country titled Gateway to Glendale Humbolt County. Oil on canvas board signed lower right. In excellent condition measuring approx. 10x12 inches. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

Biography

Charles Henry Harmon (1859-1936) was born on December 23, 1859 in Mansfield, Ohio. He moved to San Jose, California with his family in 1874 and at an early age was apprent...

Charles Dorman Robinson impressionist seascape A beautiful atmospheric seascape painting of a sunset with ships off the coast of San Francisco. Oil painting on artist board framed in the original arts and crafts era frame signed lower right. In excellent condition some very minor touch ups in the sky area professionally cleaned and re-varnished. A fine example of this highly acclaimed artists work.

Biography

Charles Robinson was born in East Monmouth, Maine, and his father, David R...

An exquisite painting with a atmospheric feeling of a foggy overcast day done in a Monet like manner. Oil on canvas relined and cleaned provenance: The estate of the artist William Karges galleries a private collection. A fine work by this highly recognized artist.

Biography

Born in San Francisco to a family of artists, Cuneo studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute with Arthur Mathews, before attending the Academie Colarossi in Paris from 1911-1913. Upon his return to California, Cuneo�...

A beautiful example with delicate sliver wire enclosure depicting a Dragon on a sliver foil background. Meiji period c.1900 in excellent condition measuring approx. 6.5 inches tall. A masterpiece work of cloisonné art.

A beautiful example with delicate sliver wire enclosure flower designs on a foil background. Meiji period c.1900 in excellent condition measuring approx. 4.5 inches tall.

A beautiful example with hand painted motif of gold fish Tong Zhi period 1862 1874 with date mark on bottom. Provenance: the Sunn collection with fitted silk box and certificate of authenticity.

An exquisite example with a floral design motif on a gold foil background. Made with silver wire and I believe the box binding is sliver although tarnished. Measuring 4 x 3 x 2 1/4 inches in excellent condition no damage. This would be a fine addition to and collection.

A beautiful example with delicate sliver wire enclosure flower designs on a foil background. Meiji period c.1900 in excellent condition measuring 4.5 inches tall.