All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1170374 (stock #lot1010)
Description:

A white-glazed incense burner was mold in stem foot.
Wheel-turned in flat circular rim and with trumpet foot, this porcelain ware was in form of the characteristic metal counterpart of the dated periods or earlier.
It was in perfect condition with only one minute dent on the rim. It was caused before glazing.
Obvious burial characteristics were preserved for verification.
An old auction tag was kept.

Date: Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1127...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1170655
Bronze Censers, China, 19th century period, with constricted neck and drum belly, twin side handles, four-character mark on base. Size: Diameter of this item is 5 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1170904 (stock #1366)
I have a weakness for over-the-top earrings hence my lack of resistance to this pair. A set from the "archaeological period", the big dangles are formed by two mirrored Quetzalcoatls, the Feathered Serpents being entangled in a tight embrace. Nice cut-outs, easily readable hand-etched details and dimpled dot findings - spectacular! The earrings are 2 1/4" long by 1 3/4" wide (at their widest) and weigh 25.5 grams (for the set)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1950 item #1170929
Fine Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a standing male figure holding a scepter with the left hand and a baby with right, early to mid 20th century period. Size: Height of the figure is approx 10 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1171006
Fine Chinese blue & white Porcelain lotus bowl with early Kangxi Mark but early 20th century period. Size; Height of bowl is 2 3/4 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1171054 (stock #1377)
Literally huge and definitely earth-shattering pair of Alfredo Villasana earrings, this pair is not for the faint of heart. Strong movement in the "fleshy" repousse along with deep recesses and beautiful patina showcase Villasana's mastery over the art of repoussage. Each earring is 2 1/8" tall by 1" wide and the set weighs 16.1 grams. Marked with Villasana's signature albeit partial as well as Eagle 3 assay mark, the pair dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1171060
With traces of the original pigments. No visible repairs, although repairs are common on early pottery. H. 26 cm. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1171061 (stock #1364)
Based on Margot de Taxco's and the Los Castillo's "Koi Fish" parures, a repousse by-pass ring from the 1950s-60s made by one of Taxco's still unidentified maestros. I admire these miniature masterpieces - they mimic the clamper bracelets of their respective designs yet with the small size, pose a real challenge to the silversmith who has to reproduce amazing detail in such small proportions. The ring here is currently a comfortable size 7.75 but can be adjusted upwards...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1171064
With traces of the original pigments. No visible repairs, although repairs are common on early pottery. H. 26 cm. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1171070 (stock #J2216)
Composed of cast panels formed as stylized leaves and berries. Each panel is securely connected by soldered rings; there is some roughness to the work, but the bracelet is sturdy and its hook clasp in good working order. The hook is marked Parenti and there is a partially obscured sterling mark. The Parenti sisters emigrated to the U.S. from Italy, producing quality sterling silver jewelry here from the 1930s through the 1950s. The bracelet measures 6 ¾ inches long and ½ inch wide...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Stone : Pre 1940 item #1171469
Two large Chinese jade decorative carvings, depicting two identical fishes each having lotus in her mouth, carved similarly in both side. Size: 7.75"x3.25". Condition Report: Fine condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1171481
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 1/8 inches high, in great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1171484
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 5/8 inches high and 1 7/8 inches wide, in great condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1171562 (stock #12050)
I am happy to present here a rather difficult to find early Taxco bracelet - I have come upon this specific design in its necklace form a couple of times but have only seen the bracelet once before. Hand-wrought in well-pronounced repousse it consists of a double row of tulips facing away from each other. I am particularly attracted to the patina it has acquired over time - 980 alloys "age" really gracefully - and the piece's generous width...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1171565 (stock #1371)
One of the sweetest early floral repousse Taxco necklaces, this piece is wrought in 980 silver and will come to you with its matching earrings. Deeply chased repousse, dramatically curving lines and excellent patina make for an eye-catching demi. The necklace measures 15 1/8" long (wearable) with its central tulip dangles part being 5 5/8" long by 1 5/8" tall. The width at the chain is 1/2" (at its widest). The earrings are accordingly 1/2" wide and 1 1/8" tall...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1171747 (stock #lot1011)
Description:

A Jizhou jar was applied with beautiful tortoiseshell glaze on the surface.
In nice condition, the glaze was yielded with finely spread crackles.
The characteristic soft paste was revealed in beige tint.
The jar was used as a water coupe for scholar work or a tea power mixer in tea ceremony.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279

Body Width: 12.5cm, Height: 10cm,

A COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Jewelry : Estate : Pre 1980 item #1171787 (stock #02214)
A vintage 7" long and 1/4" wide flat link bracelet in 10k solid yellow gold. This bracelet has a lobster claw and spring ring clasp and it is stamped 10K and GTP (maker's mark). It weighs 8.3 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1171868
Fine Chinese famille rose bowl, depicting children at play, seal mark on base, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 8 3/4 inches with the height of 4 3/8 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1171923
Well carved and engraved. Length 10 cm, Height 7 cm. Good condition, minor chips. 19th/early 20th century.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1171985
In the shape of three Noh masks. With maker's mark. Meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century. Dimensions: 4x2,5x2 cm. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1171990
The inro decorated with a dragon and Characters. The Ojime made of colored ivory. The boxwood netsuke depicting Daikoku, protector of the merchants. Japan, 19th century. The inro 12x4x1,5 cm, age wear and chips to the lacquer. The netsuke 4x3,5x3,5 cm. with good wear and patina. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172036
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting floral design on the neck followed by children at play, 10 1/2 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1172037
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting floral design, traces of seal mark on the base, 8 1/8 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172038
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting geometric design on the neck followed by landscape design on the body, seal mark to the base, 9 3/4 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1172040 (stock #lcfishbracel)
What a fabulous Los Castillo double swirl fish bracelet very early design number 106. The repousse is masterfully worked and displays bubbles and ribbons of waves. This matches the necklace already listed and is in superb condition. It is hallmarked correctly as shown with a double strike. It is 7.25in. long with a hefty weight of 78 grams. From the tallest point it is 1.75in. tall. The patina is dark and natural. This is a rare piece and is simply THE BEST.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172165
Famille Rose-Enameled Standing Guanyin, shown accompanied by two children, a mark to the base {Height: 16 inches (40.5 cm)} [Wear to the enamel and soiling]
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172167
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain covered containers, late Qing/Republic period, with a tapering ovoid body and a domed lid decorated with children playing in a garden, the lid and recessed base marked 'Tongzhi'. Size; Height of this fine dish is 4 1/2 inches with diameter of 3 5/8 inches, in good condition, wear to gilt, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172180
A lovely washer bowl or wan bowl with lotus petal motif on the exterior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 13 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : a crack line; free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172181
A lovely washer bowl or wan bowl with lotus petal motif on the exterior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 13 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : a crack line; free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1172264 (stock #TR715 )
This unique ring is from the 1960’s with a fox being depicted on a reverse painted carved crystal. The crystal is 9mm diameter. The setting is made of 14Kt yellow gold and decorated by equestrian elements
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1172315 (stock #lot1012)
Description:

A Jianyang Temmoko tea bowl was decorated in the cavetto with rarely-seen russet markings.
Despite the characteristic and beautiful hares-fur or oil-spots markings we've usually seen in Jianyang bowls, radiating russet markings can be a very rare type.
For this bowl, the splashed strips were all lined-up and without intermittent.
That makes the motifs in vibrant form...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172328
Plate with a flat lip, the centre with a fish in underglaze iron-black, all covered with a translucent glaze; the outside wall with a slip and three decorative circular bands. Periode : Sukhothai, circa 14th-16th century. Measurement: Diameter 25 C.M./ Height 7 C.M. Condition: Excellent condition and glaze overall, No chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1172338 (stock #RP12219)
This lovely and unusual Georgian pin is most likely a mourning piece...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1172374
A very fine carved bamboo okimono, depicting a saint or deity whose ear is being cleaned by a small boy. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912. H. 5 cm. Good condition, nice patina. The piece has some written monograms of a former owner. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1172405
Depicting a Taoist immortal with a little boy. Very well carved, signed at the back. Good wear and patina. H. 6,5 cm. 19th/early 20th century. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1930 item #1172470
Chinese carved bowenite pebble; the interior of nearly transparent pale green color carved with gold fish, ball, and a brush washer, the exterior showing the natural pebble "skin". Size; Height of this fine carving is 10 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1172748
Vintage sterling silver bracelet designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver maestro Hector Aguilar. Bracelet is 7 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Weight- 107 grams, 3.08oz. Slide pin closure with safety chain. Signed HA 940 TAXCO. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or repairs. The bracelet design was inspired by the leaves of the agave plant. Pictured on p. 100 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Also featured on p. 36 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1172806 (stock #567)
A fine Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Qianlong mark Circa Late 19th Century early 20th. The Exterior all intricately hand painted decorations with two senic painted panels and large and small flower design all on a blue sgraffiato floral ground of the most beautiful detail and color. Interior of bowl is robins egg blue color glazed. Everted mouth rim Circular raised foot with underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark, although we believe this piece to be late 19th century early 20th. Foot rim ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172866
A very rare Vietnamese annamese 15th century over glaze enamel large bowl, rounded side with flarred rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with over glaze red and green enamel of flower spray motif at inner center, inner rim with yuan style influence classic scroll, outer wall with continuous flower motif, lower part also with yuan style influence raised lotus petal border with classic scroll at inner part, body covered with creamy white glaze. Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no re...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1172900 (stock #pinamethearr)
This is a pair of Antonio Pineda amethyst earrings with the "mirror" link. The stones have no chips or cracks and only natural inclusions inside the stones. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighing in at 24 grams. They are a little over half an inch at the widest point. These are rarely seen and are the exact design match the newly listed Pineda amethyst necklace on my site.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172953
Green glazed to footrim exposing grey body burnt red. Fluted cavetto, freely peony spray in the center. Diameter : 35 cm Period : 14 th Century, Longquan Kiln, Zhejiang. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172954
Golden glazed to footrim exposing grey body burnt red. Diameter : 33 cm Period : 14 th Century, Longquan Kiln, Zhejiang. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1172957
Green glazed to footrim with freely flower spray in the center. Diameter : 38 cm Period : 17 th Century. Condition : No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172964
Porcelain covered by bluish green celadon glaze to foot rim and decorated with big carved twin fishes on the center. Glazed base with reddish foot. MEASUREMENT : Diameter = 21 cm PERIOD : 12 th-14 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang CONDITION : restored to the broken parts, no missing parts.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1173014 (stock #12047a)
In my opinion one of the best maestros in the art of repoussage, Jose Anton created both holloware and jewelry and was among the first Taxco Renaissance silversmiths. His work has never disappointed me - very creative designs, confident repousse and beautifully combined silver and stones elevate his pieces above the level of most of his contemporaries. I have seen the bracelet at hand with amethyst as well but I find that the onyx ascribes a certain kind of classiness to the design. The bracelet...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1173143 (stock #12046)
Plateria FarFan created some of the most impressive and well-made collar necklaces - many in the multiple row "mesh" style and others in Cleopatra "puzzle" designs. The necklace here is one of the latter and a pretty handsome one at that! Comfortable to wear, it lies divinely around the neck and looks regal. It measures 15 1/4" long (wearable, measuring the inner, shorter length) by 1" wide and weighs a generous 92 grams. It dates in the pre-1948 period and is signed with the taller's name as w...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1173168 (stock #WD-013)
A beautiful and well made scholar's screen made of blackwood and having the original marble insert. Most of the marble in early pieces have been replaced. The frame for the marble has a key fret design. The base has carvings of two peaches, representing longevity, and the peony for prosperity. Age: Early 19th century. Size: H. 64cm. W. 43.5cm. Condition: No repairs, all original, age crack on the marble, common for it's age.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1173531 (stock #avbookclampe)
Here we have a published book piece made by Maestro Alfredo Villasana. The Repousse is divine and the diameter is 2.5in. for size wear ability. The face front is 4in. tall with the weight being 62.9 grams heavy. No dents or damage to this beauty. This is a show piece and it is difficult for others not to stare at it's allure.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1173555 (stock #lot1014)
Description:

A Cizhou ewer-pot was mold in long neck and was decorated on the surface with charming russet mottles.
It was stand on a well defined foot ring from which the body clay was revealed with dense-feel quality.
The glaze surface was in subdue hue when the foot ring was in old look.
It was very rare to find a Cizhou ware in ewer type.

Date: Jin Dynasty, 1115-1234,

Height: 15cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1173568 (stock #4657)
A small Buddhist statue with serene expression, wearing Bodhisattva garments. Seated in dhyanasana, holding the hands in dhyanamudra. Made of hardwood with gilt lacquering and lapis lazuli powder in the curled hair. Condition: tip of the nose lost, some wear and traces of age. Dimension: 18.8 cm tall, weight: 565 g.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1970 item #1173782
Wonderful, diminutive Ravenna bowl in blue and red diamond pattern. Bowl has upswept curved rim in cobalt blue. Lovely small piece for a shelf at eye level, no chips cracks or repairs. Signed on base ORREFORS/Ravenna Nr 1605/Sven Palquist. Bowl measures 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) long by 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)wide and 2 inches (5.1 cm)tall. Circa 1960
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1174199
The standing figure with intricately decorated robe, with remains of gilding and red pigments. In her hand she is holding a pagoda. At the back of the stand there are two old collection numbers. This is a heavily cast figure, H. 30 cm, weight 6 kg. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1174216 (stock #40G77 100)
Mt. Mansfield, Vermont - Fletcher village winter landscape painting by Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977). Oil on masonite. Painting size: 18 inches x 24 inches. Circa 1960s. Signed in the lower left and titled on the reverse of the original frame. In this painting, Thomas Curtin has captured the dramatic northern profile of Mount Mansfield in winter, as it towers behind the small, rural community of Fletcher, VT, which is situated only a few miles north of the mountain. Thomas Curtin w...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1174219 (stock #ANR4150A)
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Green or Blue, which will win this contest? Two shishi lions vie for our attention on this absolutely fabulous pair of 19th century screens. The images are performed with pigment on applied silver, not an easy medium from the start. One creature pounces, mouth open, teeth barred while the other crouches, mouth shut, ready to leap. Peony, a flower typically associated with the creatures, grows about them. Each screen is 68 x 137 inches (173 x 348 cm). They have been fully remounted at some ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1174272 (stock #ALR4151)
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A massive celebratory image of Tai (sea bream) by important 20th century artist Imai Keiju in superb mounting enclosed in a wooden box signed Gorei. These fish have attitude! Sea Bream are an auspicious image in Japan due to their name (Tai) which is a homonym with medetai (celebration). The pigment on silk image is framed in patterned brocades and features bone rollers. The scroll is 51-1/2 x 78 inches (130 x 199 cm). There are two white points on the silk where it appears the silk was onc...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1174304
Probably depicting an ancestor or a Taoist deity seated on a horseshoe back chair. H. 28 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Very good condition with nice wear and patina. There is a repair to the left front leg of the chair. This repair was done in iron and seems to be a repair from the period of manufacture. Old collection number on the back. Provenance: Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1174406 (stock #oldmexbignec)
This is an early Mexico City repousse necklace. The Matlesque swirls within the design can not be denied. The patina is dark and gorgeous. Each link is 7/8th of an inch wide and 1.5 inches long making this quite a show stopper. The necklace is 21 inches long. Hallmarked Mexican Silver as shown and weighing 91 grams heavy. This is a rare one, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #1174456 (stock #570)
A fine early California landscape oil painting of Mt Tamalpais north of San Francisco the classic landmark of Marin county. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 12 x 18 inches in original art nouveau frame. Biography

Richard DeTreville was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on November 17, 1864 into a prominent, old family of French ancestry. His grandfather fought with George Washington in the Revolutionary War and at the time of his birth during the Civil War, his father was Lt Govern...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1174460 (stock #571)
A fine Japanese Archaic style bronze vase Meiji period c.1899 signed on bottom. A beautiful piece in form and design with rich bronze patina. Measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall in good antique condition some minor scratches and soft dent. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #1174463 (stock #572)
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A beautiful original oil painting of a young girl reading oil on board signed upper right and dated 1918. Exquisite detail and light a masterpiece by this famed artist. A fine addition to any collection. Biography

A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Van Soelen trained in art at the St. Paul Institute from 1908 to 1911, and then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 1911-1915. The Pennsylvania Academy awarded Van Soelen a Cresson Traveling Scholarship which enabled him to tour and study ...