All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1284119
Vintage sterling Margot de Taxco "AM PM" necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Any of these pieces alone are very hard to find but to have a full set is really RARE !!! The links of silver have an oxidized background and the Roman numerals of the necklace and the AM PM letters of the bracelet and earrings are done in high relief. Most spectacular is the heavy three dimensional hourglass charm hanging from the bracelet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1284066 (stock #TCR4801)
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A set of 12 Kogo incense containers representing the 12 animals of the zodiac by Suwa Sozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden stacking-box. Each is roughly between 2 and 4 inches (5-10 cm). The Inoshishi (wild boar) has a small chip, otherwise all are in superb condition. In twenty years I have never seen a set like this and it certainly belongs in a museum...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1284020 (stock #176)
Wonderful and perfectly painted facial features enhanced by delicate cheek blushing and wonderful original antique costume .... France circa 1880 , all original marvelous Mignonette..5,5" ( 14 cm )

It is a slender faced child with swivel head , elongated full cheeks .

Has pretty brown glass enamel inset eyes with painted lashes and dark upper eyeliner.

Fine single stroked brows and closed mouth with center accent lips...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1284013 (stock #175)
Most beautiful and rare to find early poupee by Leontine Rohmer .... circa 1865 .... full-marked , with original "sitting strings" body in attic condition.

She comes from a attic on rich house of the south side of France , has very cute face expression with finest painting .

12,5" ( 31 cm ) beauty with pink-tinted porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket.

Wonderful painted blue eyes with thick dark upper eyeliner...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1910 item #1284008 (stock #174)
24" ( 61 cm ) pretty girl with very good quality of bisque socket head with beautiful large deep blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and bottom painted lashes.

Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows.

Open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and wonderful brunette human hair wig.

Head mark at back with ; DEP 11 and red Tete Jumeau stamp.

Simon and Halbig for Jumeau ... circa 1900 , in all perfect head condition ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1283953 (stock #12998)
Vintage mid-century mod Mexican silver cuff bracelet, this piece is a veritable ode to the sublime nature of minimalism. I adore the perfection of the curve, the heftiness of the architectural band, the fantastic patina. We don't know much about Taxco's Arte en Plata yet but I think the "arte" in their name is well-deserved. The cuff measures 6 1/2" inner circumference (including the 1 1/4" gap; perfect for smaller to medium wrists) and 7/16" in width and thickness...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1283735
Hand forged sterling silver necklace designed & signed in the 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Each bird measures 2 1/4"L X 1 1/2"W. Signed on the back 980 TAXCO WS. Beautiful condition. This design was inspired by the tuliman bird that Spratling noticed on a piece of pottery that he sketched for his friend Elizabeth Morrow's 1932 book CASA MANANA...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1930 item #1283654 (stock #HP/AF580)
Very hard wood, H 31cm More information on Request
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1910 item #1283397 (stock #173)
Most beautiful antique three piece doll costume for a French or German doll about circa ..... 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm ) made at the later 19th...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1283394 (stock #172)
Very beautiful all original antique white pique dress with matching bonnet for French or German doll about around 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm ).

It is most hand sewn and beautiful ornate with hand embroidery eyelet cotton and fine embroidery cotton trim...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1283099 (stock #ET-041)
Song Dynasty white ware bowl with molded leaf pattern on outside. Glazed inside and out apart from rim and base. Some noticeable small chips to rim and one to base. Diameter: 4.50 inches; height: 1.75 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1283092 (stock #ET-040)
Song Dynasty Ding ware bowl with petal rim. Note a chip to underside of rim and base. Diameter: 4.50 inches; Height: 2.50 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1970 item #1283088 (stock #423vd)
Very finely modeled in blanc de chine porcelain, this figure depicts a fish seller, seated next to his basket of fresh fish. Measuring 10" high x 8 1/2" wide, with a stamped mark of Sandizell, Hoffner & Co, Dresden, West Germany, it dates to the 1960's and is also signed in script, S. Matt, which is probably the artist. Excellent condition, with only a tiny loss to a leaf on the base.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1283073
Classic early 1930's sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). Hand wrought this Deco design is comprised of 5 curved scalloped panels measuring 1 5/8 inches wide & 7 inches long. Weight - 85 grams, 3.0 oz. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO on the clasp. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Clasp is tight and secure. Bracelet pictured on p. 85 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1283071
A remarkable sterling cuff bracelet and matching screw back earrings with cage wrapped rose quartz stones by Modernist Arthur King who had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. The cut outs in the bracelet and the sterling wrapped stones are a trademark of Kings' work...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1283067 (stock #422fs)
Of cold painted bronze, this sculpture was created by Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) in the Vienna foundry that was opened by his father in 1860. The figure depicts a Chinese Golden Pheasant, and is one of numerous bronzes of birds by Bergman. This bronze is large, measuring 18 1/2" x 8 7/8", and is signed on the tail with the Bergman monogram of a B withing an urn, with "Gesch.5714" above. There is also a four digit mark on the body of the bird, with indistinct mark that appears to be Gesc...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1283027 (stock #SK 840)
A porcelain hat stand painted in the Qianjiang palette with a young lady contemplating a flower twig at the window. Inscribed with calligraphy in black, dated "ji hai" corresponding to 1899 and signed "Gao Xintian". Base with stamped iron red mark "Guangxu". Condition: no repairs and cracks - little wear to painting and gilt rim. Dimension: 27.8 cm high, diameter: 11.6 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1282935 (stock #SK835)
Finely engraved small bronze altar of Vishnu with his consorts Shridevi and Bhudevi, cast in five parts. The three gods standing under an arch with a kirthi-mukha at the apex, the base of each figure slotting into the frame. Karnataka / Maharashtra 19th century. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: fine. Dimension: 20.8 cm high x 17 cm long x 6.5 cm deep, weight: 1980 g.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1282873 (stock #171)
Very nice Bebe which has fine creamy bisque , choice painting , original body and body finish. Wearing antique woolen costume and large straw hat with flowers decoration.

25" ( 63 cm ) Jumeau Bebe with bisque socket head , has large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut.

Lushly painted lashes and pretty brush stroked and multi feathered brows.

She has on open mouth with fine shaded and accented lips and a row of porcelain teeth and...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1282814 (stock #5646)
A very rare blue and white large bowl, decorated with four crane medallions within cloud scrolls, encircled with a line of small continuous flowers to rim and classic scrolls to the foot rim, the interior center with a crane flying among flower pattern, surrounded by four branch flower design, underglazed blue 'Fu Gui Jia Zhi' seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty Jiajing period 1522-1566, found at South-Sulawesi several years ago. Condition with three long cracks and one short crack, no chip and ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1282634 (stock #12986)
Wonderful Peruzzi, Florence Italian earrings dating in the Deco years, this set is wrought in 800 silver which was the standard for Italian jewelers until 1934. A heart-shaped set, it is adorned with floral and foliate motifs and has tiny little "mock bells" hanging off it. Beautifully made and early they measure just shy of 2" long by 7/8" wide and weigh 13.5 grams (for the set). Signed "PERUZZI FLORENCE" and "SILVER 800" the set dates in the 1900-1930s period and is in excellent vintage condit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1282626 (stock #12985)
Stunning Deco Italian necklace wrought in 800 silver in the style of the Peruzzi and Coppini Bros, this piece features an elaborately cast pendant housing a huge faceted amethyst. Renaissance Revival in its orientation the pendant is adorned with putti and a bare-breasted mermaid while the chain has fruit and foliate links. Fantastic patina, very good casting and generous in proportions - an excellent example of the genre. The pendant is 3 1/4" tall by 2 5/16" wide while the chain is 27" long ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1282383
Very nice model of " Eden Bebe" by Fleischmann & Bloedel ... France circa 1890 with Doll Store label mark at original body ! Wearing beautiful antique doll costume !!!

This beautiful doll was offered at the 19th. century in a fine doll boutique in "Marseille " France .

Best quality of creamy and soft bisque socket head with pretty amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes.

Dramatic painted lashes and eyeliner , fringed feathered brows and slight open mouth with shaded and ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1282296 (stock #675)
Fred Wagner Pastel of a bay landscape with sail boats in the distance. Archival framed.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1282169
Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain vase decorated with bird on a branch with yellow blossoms accented by peonies, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 9 inches tall, in very good condition, small flake to the interior of the vase due to firing process.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1282161
Chinese enameled porcelain stick neck vase, featuring five children at play in front of rock work and prunus, backed by a colophon, inscribed with Hongxian first year date, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark. Size; Height of vase is 11.5 inches. Condition Report; Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1282084 (stock #152001saulse)
When you see the hallmark of SAUL you know that it will be nothing but quality. His work with chain is elegant and timeless. The necklace is 118 grams of heft and the bracelet is 73 grams. The 3 strands of chain are 1 inch tall all through out the length of drop. The bracelet is 7 inches of wearable length and the clasp is as ornamental as it is functional. Great for a monogram as well. The 3 bracelet chains are also one inch tall and are an exact match to the necklace chains . The necklace is a...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1282062
Architecturally stunning sterling silver & amethyst bracelet designed and signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide with a 7" wearable length. Carved bezel set stones in beautiful condition. Slide-in clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Bracelet pictured on p. 209 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1282047 (stock #TBP-013)
Two Tibetan bone carvings of dancing Dakinis from a ceremonial bone apron. One Dakini carries a chopper, kapala (skull cup) and a skull scepter; the other holds a kapala in her left hand. Both have large scrolling swirls carved above and below them. The backs have numerous holes for stringing. The bone is probably from a Yak. Period: 18th/19th Century. Size: 16cm & 17cm. W. Both 4cm. Condition: No repairs. cracks or chips.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1281903
Japanese Meiji period teardrop form cabinet vase covered in a rich mottled blue glaze over a brown base. The vase bears the impressed mark of Okumura Shozan (1841-1905) on the glazed base. Shozan is perhaps best known for his remarkable copies of Ninsei and Kenzan works. 19th century. 4 1/8" high (5 1/8" on the stand). Stand included. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a tiny pin-head sized area at the foot where the glaze does not cover. This vase i...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1281847 (stock #167)
This beautiful and rare to find petit size 12" ( 30 cm ) Darling is one of the dolls which could steal a piece of your heart !!

In all complete manufacture original condition by Armand Jules Jullien .... located in Paris " 40 Rue Beaubourg" from circa 1885...

Wonderful little doll with best quality of bisque and painting of pale socket head with superb large blue glass paperweight inset eyes , large lushly - painted lashes and brush-stroked brows.

Open mouth with s...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1281456 (stock #ET-035)
Fine Sung dynasty celadon deep dish or bowl in olive brown glaze. Glaze is silky yet some wear to bottom of the bowl as would be expected. Additionally there is wear to the base rim. In good overall condition. Diameter: 8.50 inches; height: 2 inches.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1281411 (stock #12981)
Rare and early a Los Castillo Mexican silver and amethyst necklace, this beauty is a veritable Taxco treasure. Comprised of 3 strands of small, hand-wrought beads accented by a big, lusciously colored central cabochon, it is completed by a special silver clasp adorned with a smaller yet equally beautiful stone. The high content of the alloy used here (.980 instead of the standard sterling, .925) has allowed for the most wonderful patina to develop. A true collector’s dream and definitely museu...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1281322
Red silk with blue borders, embroidered in colored silk and gold thread. The gilded buttons with scenes of figures in a boat. On the back of the buttons a text: ' rich treble gilt' and ' T.W. & W'. Dimensions: h. 89 cm, w. 157 cm (from sleeve to sleeve). Some stains and discoloring but generally in good condition. Ca. Late 19th/early 20th century.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1281215 (stock #419ar)
Measuring 2 1/2" high, and 1 3/4'" wide, this lac burgaute snuff bottle is capped with a green stone holding an ivory spoon. With very precise and fine details, the body is decorated with sections of geometric designs of both gold inlay and colored mother of pearl. The central area contains floral and foliate designs, also in gold with mother of pearl pieces of pink, green, and blue. The base has an inlaid mark of gold. It is in excellent condition, with only one tiny piece of gold inlay mis...