Rare and complete keris in Bankalan style. The handle made of deerhorn, carved as a stylized tree of life. The scabbard made of finely chiseled and engraved silver. Specialized information about this keris can be found in the last picture where you will find a complete description by the former owner, a Dutch private collector. Length 50 cm. Comes with a custom made stand.

Magnificent robe with fine embroidery with lots of gold thread on a red silk ground.There are 5 buttons made of solid gold, weighing ca. 8 grams each. The robe is in a very good condition, only some lose threads and light discoloring. H. 128 cm, W. 145 cm. This piece dates from the 2nd half of the 19th century.

Matching the bracelet of the same design that is also currently available at One Good Eye Silver, a set of clip-back Margot de Taxco earrings in taupe, brown, black and white enamel. Small silver polka dots adorn the "yin and yang" motif and the colors have a warm earthiness to them. Each earring is just over 1" in diameter and the set's weight comes up to 18.5 grams. Fully hallmarked with Margot's name (albeit hidden behind on of the clips) as well as Eagle 16 assay mark...

A fine Antique Chinese carved hong mu rosewood statue of a seated emperor or high official. Intricately carved with the finest details of dragons and decorative carved chair. Of the finest quality measuring Approx. 15 inches tall in good antique condition some minor losses to dragon on right arm of chair.

Chinese stone seal with dragon finial, nineteenth century China. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 1/8 inches with width of 1 7/8 inches and depth of 1 1/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Chinese stone seal with two foo lions finial, small one riding the large one, nineteenth century China. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 7/8 inches with width of 1 1/2 inches and depth of 5/8 inch. Condition Report: Great condition.

This is William Spratling's first phase hallmark presented on his x and o bracelet design. The width is .75in. and the length is 6.75in. long. Do not think this is a small piece as it is thick and weighs a hefty 93 grams heavy. The piece is crafted of almost pure silver and has a softness to the silver that is not seen today. There are patina spots in the highly magnified pictures and it is in just about perfect condition showing no repairs or cracks around the hinges...

Antonio Pineda crescent is one of his most wonderful pectorals and this one has no chips to the stones. The pectoral drop is 5.25in. across and 2.25in. tall in the center. There is a heavy patina on the back side and I have left it for the next owner to do as they wish. The weight is 102 grams heavy and the wearable length is approximately 15.5in. This design has the lovely dots to hide the rings which is a more finished look than the ringed counterpart of this design...

An early Qing Kangxi period b/w dish with finely potted and flowers design at interior. Condition is very good, no any chip, no crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 27.8cm.

His paintings can be found in: The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York The Louvre, Paris Constant Troyon began his career as a porcelain painter. By the late 1830s he turned his attention to landscape painting, and his first Salon entries were views of Saint Cloud and Sevres, near the state porcelain works...

An original oil painting on canvas still life of peaches and grapes signed lower right a beautiful painting in good condition. Thomas Nash painter. Nash appears to have been an itinerant artist. He was in southern California in 1879 when he painted a series of Kern River scenes. From there, he traveled north to Oregon where he did several views of the Columbia River. By 1880 he was sketching around the Colorado River in the Calico Mountain region...

Modernist geometric sterling silver and bloodstone bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Measuring 7" long X 5/8" wide the bracelet is designed using 11 polished heliotrope stones. Fully hallmarked for Antonio on reverse of tight and secure slide in clasp with safety chain. Beautiful vintage original condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE...

H 28 cm For more information please request.

Very unusual and exceptional size too, H 45 cm diameter 24 cm For more information please request.

Lovely pair of porcelain bowls,in the shape of a bat (prosperity), decorated with enamels, depicting figures in a garden. Tongzhi mark and period (1862-1875). Size: 19 x 11,5 cm. Condition: excellent.

Decorated with dragon and phoenix. Extremely fine quality. Diameter 11 cm. Height 4,5 cm. Condition: Minor firing flaw with related discoloring at the bottom part of the box, otherwise very good. Kangxi (1662-1722).

This handsome dark flareback pair of French club chairs have been fully restored with our signature sheep hide from the Pyrenees. Clean, strong lines and chic style with a comfortable seat will make a statement in any setting. 34" length, 29" width, 32" height, 20" seat depth, 18" seat width

Oxidized wood and offering mineral pigments H 45 cm For more information please request.

figuring a couple, For more information please request.

Polychromia on light wood , H 29 cm For more information please request.

hard wood, old polychromia H 33 cm For more information please request.

I am very partial to Margot's enamel work, especially her pieces with warm, earthy colors. The bracelet here is one of my favorite designs - round, concave links enameled in brown, taupe, black and white with silver polka dots showing through in an almost yin and yang motif. Perfect for every season but just ideal for fall and winter! In the next to last photo you can see it with the matching earrings that are also available in my inventory...

Stunning black and white enamel and sterling silver necklace, bracelet and earring set designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. Necklace measures approx. 15" long, each of the 4 panels measure 1"H X 2"L. Bracelet measures 7"L X 1 5/8"H. Screwback earrings are 1 3/8"L. Each piece is hallmarked for Margot De Taxco, Sterling eagle #16...

A good 19th century carved and lacquered wood Noh mask representing the character role of Ko Omote (young woman)...

An early Koryo dynasty celadon Maebyeong vase. 11th to early 12th century. The color is a more drab, vitreous green than the more opaque, bluer examples from the accomplished production of the middle 12th through early 13th centuries. Height, 10 1/2 inches (25.4 cm). Condition is good. Some oxidized kiln adherence to the sides and particularly the rim, inclusions in the glaze from the firing, a couple small unglazed points along the girth and foot, course foot with a couple old small chips on th...

Description:

A marble scholar water basin was preserved in perfect condition.
Well hollowed, the water basin was in nice oval and flat form.
Some ink residue was left inside the basin.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century,

Body Width: 10.5cm

A gorgeous repousse clamper bracelet by Gerardo Lopez wrought in sterling silver, this is a perfect match for the necklace by the same artist available in my inventory - you can see the two pieces together in the next to last photo. Exceptionally well made, its quality reflects Lopez's mastery of repoussage and his design acumen. Fully signed with the maestro's signature as well as "980 HECHO EN MEXICO" and Eagle 25 assay mark and in excellent vintage condition with great patina and a tight hing...

Decorated with repoussé peonies, the lids engraved with bamboo. The handle of the teapot has two small ivory bands. Made in Hongkong, ca. 1890. Excellent condition. Weight 1032 gr. All three pieces are fully marked.

Early, iconic amethyst and 980 sterling silver ring designed and signed circa 1930's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Ring size 5. The bezel set stone measures 3/4" across. Five silver beads accent either side of the frame. The rich purple color of the amethyst is beautifully veined with natural inclusions forming eye catching patterns adding depth. The stone is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. Silver in excellent vintage condition with normal surface wear. ...

Heavy 940 sterling silver "dimpled dots fertility" bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist & silver maestro Hector Aguilar. Bracelet measures 1 inch wide and 7" long. Weighs 114 grams, or 4oz. Slide pin closure with attached safety chain is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked HA TAXCO 940 eagle # 9. Beautiful patina and excellent condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on p. 100 of Penny Morrill's MEXICAN SILVER and on p. 28 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO. Insur...

Circle of Francois Boucher original oil painting on canvas c.18th century in good antique condition beautifully framed. Born in Paris, the son of a lace designer Nicolas Boucher, François Boucher was perhaps the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century, with most of his work reflecting the Rococo style. At the young age of 17, Boucher was apprenticed by his father to François Lemoyne, but after only three months he went to work for the engraver Jean-François Cars. Within three ye...

The primary designer for Rancho Alegre, Miguel Martinez is a maestro whose work I have come to value for its imaginative design, superb quality and extremely careful finishing. Monumental both in terms of its dimensions but also due to its weight, the cuff at hand is heavy, with thick overlay and oxidation that accentuates its architecturality. A true work of art that combines Taxco's early love for pre-Colombian motifs with Martinez's prowess in silver overlay. With an inner circumference of 7"...

Lovely small paktong tray decorated with antiquities and auspicious symbols. Small repair to the enamel at 9 o'clock (left of the censer). Dimensions: 13,5 x 21 cm. Dates from the 19th century. Rare item.

A detachable horn pipe with one silver and two brass mounts. The end of the pipe inlaid with a ivory. Comes with a fine inlaid Yixing stoneware pipe bowl. Length: 40 cm. Made in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Rare item.

Description:

A Junyao cup was in bluish glaze and was decorated in the cavetto with purplish red splash.
It was in perfect condition with fine crackles revealed in the glaze.
Beige-tinted body clay was revealed at the foot ring where old feel condition was caused by incursions.

Date: Jin Dynasty, (1115-1234).

Width: 9.2cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

The Los Castillo fern is an outstanding bracelet design with great dimension and a rolling flow to the leaf that others tried to copy but could not succeed. The piece is heavy at 98 grams. The height is 3in. on an angle and tapers to one inch in the back. The inside diameter is 2.25in. The clamper is properly hallmarked and in perfect condition. One picture shows the clamper with a large Los Castillo fern necklace already listed on my site. Truly a classic and collector quality.