Wonderful Dorothy Bauer brooch! This little turtle has personality!. Beautiful prong set blue and green rhinestones making a charming design on the turtle's back. The brooch is very three dimenional being 1 1/8" thick from top of shell down. He is 2 3/4" nose to tail and 1 1/2" flipper to flipper.

A blue & white square tray with thinly potted and decorated with view of landscape, mountain, river, boat and fisher man. Ching dynasty 18th century in perfect condition, with no chips and no cracks, only with a minute fritting like usually found on this period ware, otherwise is fine. Measure 24.6 cm x 17.6 cm.

Description: An archaic bronze water dropper in a calf's figure was vividly made in Ming dynasty. Ingeniously designed with three holes. the scholars would immerse the bronze calf into the water basin, then held one of the holes until dropping water from the calf's mouth-a syphonic effects. She was beautifully decorated with parcel gilt...

A rare and attractive blue & white bowl, decorated with some figural hero riding on the horse. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Condition: restored two tiny chips to rim and these are a fine hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 18.6 cm. Founded on Sumatera island Indonesia.

A rare small celadon moulded dish, with foliated rim an fluted sides body, appears with a slightly greyish blue green glaze. Condition is perfect. 14th-15th century Yuan dynasty Longquan ware. Diameter: 12 cm and High: 2.5 cm.

Biblical Fire

byLeonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932)

Oil on masonite, signed lower left and titled on reverse.

Please note:This item is not currently on view in our gallery. If you would like to see it, please call at least 48 hours in advance.

While Nierman showed a great interest in art from a young age, his university degree was in Physics and Mathematics...

A superb modernist design 970 silver belt buckle by Antonio Pineda. Sleek and sophisticated, there is a slight gold wash on the triangular shaped center piece and a line and dot of black enamel. It measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/8" at the widest part. The weight is 33 grams and it is signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Very 1950's and very wonderful.

Description: A set of straw glazed QingBai cup and stand was preserved well. The cup was in six petals' floral shape and was crackled beautifully. The stand was in perfect condition with obvious excavation evidences. They were not an original set but were originated from the same date and were perfectly matched. Date: Song Dynasty (12th century) Set Height: 7cm, Cup Height: 4cm Width: 8.8cm, Stand Height: 4cm Width: 9cm

Just for Susan a special client, these 14K gold, pearl, sapphire earrings were created in a USA studio by and signed MIMI DEE 14K.
Image Design Content Concept Owned by Mimi Dee

A Victorian White Metal and Glass Centerpiece with a Fan Pattern in the Glass. Late Victorian. Dimensions; 18" wide x 4.25" deep x 6" high. Excellent condition.

Description: It is a gilt-silver hat finial of an official of Qing dynasty. In Qing dynasty, the official uniform was strictly regulated including the hat decoration. Hat finial was categorized formally from Younzhen reign(17th century) as 9 classes. Gold tip(gilt) the sixth category were used by officials like county administrators. This tip was decorated with three bats (means well-being in Chinese pronunciation) amid swirling cloud and ru-yi motifs in open work surrounding the golden ball...

Japanese TAISHO Period carved wooden RANMA of dragon. The dragon is beautifully carved in high relief and with great detail. The back of the RANMA is also carved and has a rectangular placard with the inscription: TOKYO SHINTOMI-CHO, CHOUKOKU NIN, TAISHO SAN NEN NI GATSU, GOTO SUKEYOSHI, which translated means, Shintomi Town of Tokyo, presently the Ginza area of Tokyo, February of the 3rd year of Taisho (1915), carved by Goto, Sukeyoshi. The RANMA measures about 79" long, 12" tall and 6" thick.

At first glance this appears to simply be a large image of a burning tree, however, look again and find the tree like figure is in the from of two entwined lovers, flames leaping from their impassioned bodies. This was likely made as an exhibition work, as it certainly would be difficult to fit into even a large Japanese home. The piece is signed Yoneda Mio, (Yoneda Mionosuke), and likely dates from the 1930s...

SOLD, thank you! Light as a feather and light travels through these Vintage Brilliant Antique red faceted beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone test, ranging 8 to 9 mm and contemporary 18K Fine Gold Closure. For another similar piece, please visit www.mimideeartwear.com then search: #467225

Lush Delish Pink Peach like & Faceted Green Cultured High Luster/ Nacre camera shy Pearl knotted Bracelet Earring set with 22K Gold on Sterling mountings. Should be listed in Popular Collectibles or Home Decor catalog; although Mimi 'designed', hand knotted and assembled it, she did not fabricate it's components, as Mother Nature did that to the prls and someone else fabricated the mountings. Still no other set like this will be made by Ms Dee...

Description: With at least 400 years' enduring age, this brushpot reflected the beautiful patination of restrained dark brownish luster. Huanghuali wood had always been a prestigious material used by noble people in Ming and Qing dynasty. This brushpot was made of Huanghuali in a plain and elegant shape. The removable board underneath was preserved as an original piece instead of a replaced one and covered the entire bottom as a typical style of Ming dynasty...

An extraordinary large blue & white dish, central decoration with "Qilin" surrounded by "Ba Ji Xiang" or assorted treasures, on the cavetto with cloud collar design and key fret border around the rim, underside with Four Lion Foo Dog playing with brocaded balls and assorted treasures, absolutely very little this design had been published, base unglazed firing to pale orange color. Ming dynasty 15th century YONGLE-XUANDE period. Condition: damaged and with small triangle missing pieces...

Mystery maker reward solved - see below. From the Boston area Arts Crafts to Modernist jewelry making art illustrator community, this hand wrought chased moss agate odd eye pin brooch stamped: A.C.K. Sterling.
2 X 1 1/2
Weighs 1/2 Oz or 15 grams.
Moss agate is 28 X 32mm. Art Crafts to Mid Century styling. A bit of artist info will accompany this very vintage no issues studio piece...

A Victorian Good Luck sterling horseshoe pin circa 1880s. This vintage Victorian piece of sterling silver sporting jewellery measures 1" x 1-1/8", it closes with a c-clasp and it is of typical late 19th century hollow construction and it has a finely detailed relief design on the front. It is unmarked, not uncommon on Victorian pieces of this period, but it tests as sterling grade silver...

Blue & White bowl, decorated with freely drawn flowers spray, inside the center with rosette stylist pattern. Ming dynasty middle 15th century Zheng Dong period. Condition with one hairline and firing crack on base, otherwise is perfect. Diameter: 17 cm and High: 7.5 cm.

This stately, titled, English Staffordshire figure of a seated Uncle Tom and Little Eva was produced circa 1855...

A Pair of S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Tripod Casters for Salt and Pepper, of a Baluster Shape and with a Floral Repousse and Chased Pattern. Dimension, 5.5", weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Small monogram.From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.

Blue & White large dish, with rounded sides and centre decoration with a pair of Dragons among clouds scroll and bordered by wave pattern. The sides decorated with four windows of flower head and birds. Typical of Wanli period Swatow Ming dynasty 17th century ware. Condition: restored to the rim. Diameter: 46.5 cm and High: 10.3 cm

Measuring 4 3/4 inches high, this pre-World War II, Austrian-made, metal ashtray features a very intriguing, slouching, black nodder figure smoking a cigar!

In wonderful, working condition, the black man's head is attached to his body via the original, flexible, metal rod which allows the head to bob back and forth when jiggled.

Marked on the base of the ashtray "Made in Austria". Paint loss as seen in photos with no repairs or repainting!

An interesting character!

A rare and spectacular mid-century modern sterling pin by Carmen Beckmann. The center features 2 Mexican jelly opals and green stones that I believe are tourmaline. The stones are bezel set and the color combination is striking. The irregular shapes of the green stones and the varied lengths of the jutting silver spokes make this design fascinating. It is unique down to the clasp which is a simple "C" clasp with an interlocking safety catch that slides up to hold the pin securely in place...

Offered for sale is a rare, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe that is dated 1891 on the inside of the collar. This hand-blown glass globe sports an interior that is painted red! This is a feature I have never before seen, and this globe may have been so colored as a "special option" for its original owner.

The chains belonging to this 21" tall showglobe do not have the original central hook attachment. The hook that is currently attached to the chains is quite sturdy and...

Walter Harrowing (British, worked 1865-1904)

Chestnut Hunter in a Stable

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1877”.

There is no known exhibition record of Harrowing’s work and little is known of his background other than that he is noted for his portraits of horses and dogs, particularly beagles, hunters, brood mares and coach horses. He is also known to have painted still lifes of game as well as various other farm animals. He is listed in The Dictionary of Briti...

106 graduated cultured pearls measuring from 3 mm to 6 3/4 mm make up this 19" long strand that's been capped off with a delicate silver clasp. The strand is newly restrung and dates from the 1950's or 60's. The pearls are well-matched and have a luminous luster.

Description: A Yaozhou bowl in conical shape was kept in perfect condition. The olive-green glaze is beautiful. Even though it was in plain style without any motifs, the typical Song mood was still exemplified. Date: Song dynasty. Width: 9.9cm Height: 4.1cm Condition: perfect.

Festive red paper lanterns parade in a sea of mist across this elegant 20th century scroll by Hayashi Bunto (1886-1966) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. A wonderful summer-time scene reminding one of all the matsuri-festivals dominating the nights of this season. The silk scene is bordered in blue ending with bone rollers trimmed with gold. The scroll is 22 by 52 inches (56 x 132 cm) and is in fine condition. Bunto studied painting under Yamamoto Shunkyo, and became a ...

A giant mingei carved mask of an oni (demon) embodying the indefinable sense of madness particular to Japanese Demon images. The face has a mysterious mixture of sadness and evil not duplicated in any other culture, a truly pitiable character. The mask, carved from a single block of wood, is just over 2 feet (66 cm) tall and in fine condition.

Museum quality sterling and Burnham turquoise nugget belt buckle by Frank Patania Sr., c. 1940. Frank Patania Sr.(1899-1964)was born in Italy. This silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This beautiful belt buckle measures 3" by 1" and is in fine original condition.It weighs 42 grams. Signed for Frank Patania Sr. as shown. Spectacular craftsmanship and materials.

A finely blue & white bowl, with everted rim and decorated outside with four large bloom of Peony flowers. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century private kiln ware, possibly late Chenghua to Hongzhi period. Condition is excellent except very tiny chips to foot rim, but no any cracks and no any chips to the mouth rim, surely free from restoration as well. Glaze and quality also very good, it's really would be a valuable collection. Diameter: 15.2 cm and High: 6.3 cm.

A spectacular sterling necklace with cobalt blue glass stones by Margot De Taxco. One of her best and most recognized designs, this necklace measures 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide. Beautiful original condition, it is signed for Margot as shown. Featured in several books with sections on Mexican jewelry.

Description: An ivory toggle was in beautiful patina. The honey-brown coloured surface was spread with numerous crack lines which was due to hundreds of years of enduring age. Date: Ming Dynasty (15-16th century) Length: 5.2cm Width: 3.3cm Depth: 0.8cm.

Description: A pair of peaches with branches and leaves was sculpted vividly by a small block of ivory. Survived almost perfectly after hundreds of years, this toggle still can be used as a beautiful pendant. Date: Qing Dynasty (18th Century) Length: 4.0cm Height: 2.0cm Depth: 1.4cm

A happy Berry Chased Leaf Bell w Clapper Motif Articulated Pin Brooch for this Taxco Silvermith marked: DG Taxco Sterling & assay #3 mark. 1 1/2" across X 1 1/4" north to south. Many decades of rich darkening in the crevices as it should be. SOLD no price no info

Derogatorily entitled "Uncle Sam's Big Show Jackie 'COON' Acrobats", this exceedingly rare, early 1920's toy was manufactured by the National Toy Mfg. Company, 1345 West 21st, Chicago.

Included are the original box, as well as the original paper instruction booklet that depicts the "thousands of tricks" the wooden acrobats can perform!

The set of 5 black character acrobats have detachable arms and legs with lithographed paper faces and clothing. All body parts have either notched edges or ...

This extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920's, vintage Americana Folk Art, BLACK MINSTREL SHOW Banjo & Case is a Black Memorabilia collector's dream!

Seldom found on today's Black Americana market, this piece comes out of a Chicago estate and was said to have been used in Chicago area Black Minstrel Shows.

The FOLK ART quality painting to this authentic banjo is wonderful, with little paint wear, and it depicts a smiling, pig-tailed, black man playing the very same model banjo! The name, "JoJo" i...

Description: A beautiful toggle was made of ivory. The brownish and crackled surface was reflected with the old age. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th century) Width: 4.0cm Depth: 1.5cm

Description: The story of Bu-Dai monk was originated from Five Dynasties(10th centuries) when the raging wars between different countries put people's lives in jeopardy. The unfortunate miseries forced people to pursue the religious and spiritual comfort. A happy go lucky monk went to the markets and streets everyday soliciting alms for favorable karma. Dressed raggedly with a bag(Bu-Dai), he laughed all the time without any complaining and bore no grudges to anyone who had loathed him. One day...

Measuring 6 inches high, this highly sought after Black wax figure which is mounted on its original wooden platform, is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs. Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father who also sculpted in wax, crafted a variety of wax...

A superb pair of Tokkuri sake flasks by LNT Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko, b. 1933) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The slightly belted form seems to imitate a gourd, with glaze fading up from rich purple to green to deeply crackled white. Each piece is 6-3/4 inches (17 cm) tall, signed on the base in a traditional Kutani cartouche Masahiko. Masahiko was trained under both his grandfather and father, succeeding the family name in 1988. He has been awarded at the Nitt...

A massive sculptural bracelet featuring comma shaped links terminating with large bezel set round cabachon amethysts by Antonio Pineda. Circa 1950, this bracelet is 7" around in the inside, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 105 grams. It is in beautiful original condition with intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A piece of wearable art.

This signed, original artwork rendered in 2003 by the emerging, self-taught, New Orleans, Louisiana Folk Artist, L. Sister Raya, measures 11 X 14 inches.

The work is entitled, "Coffee With the Spirit World" and is done in acrylics on watercolor paper. It comes mounted on acid-free foam core which can continue to be used when the piece is framed.

Of this piece of artwork, Sister Raya says, “When peoples get up in the morning they slog on coffee and stumble round full of stress and worry...

Measuring 25.5 inches wide x 22 inches high in its original oak frame (the artwork itself measures 19.5 inches x 16.5 inches), this extremely rare, museum-quality example of American Folk Art with Deep South Black Americana theme, features the unusual combination of stenciled (?) cotton, crewel stitch-work, and oil and watercolor painting to achieve its phenomenal look!

Cheerily entitled, “Down Where The Cotton Blossoms Grow”, the scene encapsulates a moment in time in the life of poor, s...

Description: A piece of rootwood was adapted as a water dropper which was used by the Chinese scholars. Coloured inside with black paint for protection and to waterproof, the surface shone with old patina of dark brown. With intriguing shape and a savor of bookishness, this small piece yielded a true sense of Chinese scholar's connoisseurship. NOTICE: NO ANY WAX WAS USED ON THE SURFACE, IT JUST SHONE DUE TO ENDURING AGE. Date: 18th Century Width: 9.0cm Height: 5.0cm

Measuring approximately 12 inches in height, these vintage plastic dolls were offered as Aunt Jemima Company premiums in 1949! Purchase price was 25 cents each plus 3 box tops from any Aunt Jemima product! They were sold as cutouts for the buyer to sew together and then stuff as desired.

This pair was machine stitched and lightly stuffed with cotton batting. Aunt Jemima holds a stack of her famous pancakes while Uncle Mose politely holds his top hat in his hands.

Both dolls retain their v...

Elegant Kenneth Lane clip earrings. All rhinestones are prong set and show off the beautiful turquoise colored prong-set stones. Great for any special occasion. 3 1/2" top to bottom, 2" across the dangles. Signed KJL.

Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with Mythical animals on the wave. Ming dynasty 15th century Xuande-Zhendong period. Diameter: 14.7 cm

A rare blue & white miniature jar, decorated with Chrysanthemum and Lotus scroll around the body. Ming dynasty 15th century ware, Yongle-Xuande period. Condition is good except one hairline crack. High: 3.5 cm, Mouth diameter: 1.9 cm and Foot diameter: 1.9 cm.

Offered for sale is a delightful late 19th century cast iron apothecary cork press in the rare form of the SLEEPING DOG. Originating from an early upstate New York country store, the cork press presents wonderful appeal to those who collect early pharmacy objects and those who fancy canines.

The surface sports a vintage patina with traces of rust still present. This appealing cork press measures 9.25� long and is untouched original �as found� undamaged condition.

One of t...

A striking and fascinating Art Moderne 970 silver pin by Antonio Pineda. The shapes and placement of the stones are intriguing. The black stripe of onyx is inlaid but the half sphere of onyx and the rectangular agate are set above the surface adding dimension. The pin measures 2 5/8" by 3/4", weighs 19 grams, and is in fine original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. A very special Antonio piece.

Description: A wood sculpture of Guan-yin holding a baby was worshipped by Chinese people who wished to have children. Guan-yin had always been a deity who supposed to relieved people's agonies. Fertility was one topic the traditional Chinese religious people usually cared and needed to be blessed by this god of mercy. This sculpture was made in early Qing dynasty by one solid block of wood. Delicately carved and applied with several layers of fibers and white paste, the figure was then added...

Blue & White dish, decorated in the center with figural of scholar sitting beside the table. Chinese character mark on the base. 18th-19th century ware, possibly Fujian Dehua ware. Condition is perfect, except tiny old chips to unglazed foot rim, no other chip to mouth rim, no cracks anywhere and free from from restoration as well. Guaranteed it's very nice pieces. Diameter: 20.5 cm.

A rare and beauty shaped blue & white bottle vase, decorated with typical Birds on the tree of middle Ming period style painted, square mark on the base. Ming dynasty Jiajing-Wanli period, collected in South Sulawesi area. Condition is perfect, except one kiln chip visible on enlargement 9 and these are a very light glaze hairline on the neck, but it is not a crack, free from any restoration. High: 16.5 cm

Description: A bronze brush rest in a shape of a stag resting under a tree and a bird perching on the branches with scholar rock's view. It is an elegant piece with traditional Chinese atmosphere. The antlers was delicately casted and tenoned on the stag's head. A glued work had been made to the tenon section for fastening. Date: Ming Dynasty (15th-16th Century) Width: 9.5cm Height: 10.5cm

This is a gorgeous three dimensional sterling bracelet with large cabachons of green agates by Horacio De La Parra. A very early piece, c.1940, it pre-dates the eagle mark. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 66 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. The pictures tell you everything.

Blue & White jar, decorated with Three Horses among leafy scroll and Cloud Collar pattern around the neck. Soft paste body with crackled glaze. Late Ming 17th century and in perfect condition. High: 8.1 cm and Foot diameter: 6 cm.

Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Bodhisattva was casted in Tang dynasty.
It was preserved rarely with original assemblies. Without any restorations, the Bodhisattva posed in a gesture of fear-not(abhaya mudra).
The stand was casted in a shape of a bud of lotus and with flouring floral motifs which had a likeness of Pala style of India from where the Buddhism was originated and was introduced to China in the 6th century.
The patina of the halo and bud-shape stand was different fr...