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WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Rare to find smiling poupee with wood arms and lovely Teenage expression of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee from Maison Bru ......... one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th...
ANDREA FATELL
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A fabulous sterling cuff with 18k gold concave dots by Arizona metalsmith Kim Rawdin. Kim Rawdin studied painting and art education in college in New York and his interest in jewelry started when he took a job as an art teacher on a Navajo reservation in Arizona...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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All SOLD. C 1900 gold plated Antique Victorian Angel Skin Coral Cross. Antique angel skin coral is getting very difficult to find as more are hoarding for better times? 2" X 1 3/8". Italian or Greek? All SOLD, no price, no info.
A 19th century engraved and gilded sterling silver chatelaine perfume flask. This 1-1/4" diameter pendant flask measures 2-5/8" from the top of the hanging chain to the bottom, the engraving is finely done and different on both sides, and it has the original threaded cap and gilt stopper. It is unmarked except for a fancy monogram and it may also have been made to be worn on a chatelaine...
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Very beautiful white pique poupee gown .... fit perfect for on early poupee like Huret , Rohmer ...or similar doll about circa 16" ( 41 cm )
Enfantin style gown of very narrowly ribbed white pique cotton , features a low-rounded neckline and tapered waist at front. Has pretty ruffled short sleeves and pretty two lose parts at both sides of front. The gown is beautiful trimmed elaborately with rows of soutach .......
GENUINE Dinosaur Egg Fossil - Hadrosaur
This fossilised dinosaur egg is from the Hadrosaur species, dating to the late Cretaceous Period (c...
Antiquarian Art Co.
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A fine antique Chinese rosewood jewelry box with white jade inlayed plaques. Opens to a group of silk lined drawers for jewelry. Measuring approx. 12.5 x 8 x 6 inches. In very good antique condition.
A 12K Egyptian rose gold genuine yellow topaz ring. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 genuine topaz solitaire has gold hallmark for Egypt. The date mark may be for 1943 -1944, but that may vary by city where assayed. The claw-set stone is a rectangular faceted or emerald cut, and is a definite yellow with very slight brown under-tone, and has an excellent clarity. The topaz measures 11.5mm x 9.1mm and has a depth of 7.3mm, so it is slightly over 5 carats in size. The ring weighs 3.2 grams...
"Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1997. First edition. Inscribed by the author. Hard cover with dust jacket. Excellent condition. Size: 9.5 inches x 6.75 inches. Popular novel recently made into a movie. Photos have some reflections from the acetate covering; these are not markings on the dust jacket.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Garden : Decorations : Pre 1950
item #1478225
(stock #40K69-123)
Pair of carved sand colored marble garden pedestals with jardiniere finials. Vintage. Size: 57 inches ht. x 16 inches diameter. These impressive garden accessories are carved with decorative bands of trailing grape vines, acanthus leaves and roses. They are constructed in two sections and may de displayed together as a column with planter finial or separately as pedestal display columns and planter jardinieres. Very high quality carved decoration (minor chipping to base)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1280922
Vajradhara or Dorje Chang in Tibetan is the ultimate primordial Buddha or Adi Buddha according to the Gelug and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. This fine example is from Tibet or possibly from Nepal. It is well proportioned and has very nice facial features. Please note the fine engraving on the back of the figure. It is in a very good condition with normal age wear, a nice patina and remains of polychrome. H. 23 cm. From a Dutch private collection.
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An Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining Buddha with a rich patina and warm color great form. Measuring 4 cm or 1.5 inches in length.
Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Musician (Zither)
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a stringed instrument, probably a zither or similar, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features...
Eye catching 940 sterling silver and copper graduated discs bracelet designed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide at center panel with a wearable length of 7 inches. Weight is a hefty yet comfortable 75 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. This design is pictured on p. 139 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill...
This is a traditional Buddhist Lama's hat from Tibet. It is made from hand-knotted pile of cotton fiber, which is gathered to form a crest. There are no rips or tears but the fabric shows areas of dirt from wear. This dramatic looking ethnographic artifact makes a great display piece. It measures approx 24" from the height of the crest to the bottom of the lower straps.
Asian Art By Kyoko
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A Jiangyang Temmoko bowl was decorated with radiating russet splashes on the surface.
It was a rare type of this kind in Jiangyang wares.
Enduring old crackles were yielded naturally in the glaze when retrospective sheen was reflected on the surface.
It was used to be coated on the mouth rim with silver band. The silver band had long gone and only left with the residues around...
A Jiangyang Temmoko bowl was decorated with radiating russet splashes on the surface.
It was a rare type of this kind in Jiangyang wares.
Enduring old crackles were yielded naturally in the glaze when retrospective sheen was reflected on the surface.
It was used to be coated on the mouth rim with silver band. The silver band had long gone and only left with the residues around...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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She has a gorgeous face with splendid blue spiral eyes and light-coloured pale pressed bisque from wonderful and best quality !! Original mohair wig and lose ball body , wearing pretty antique clothing in baby pink and cream with Jumeau mark shoes ...... all perfect and in lovely cabinet size !!
Rare 14" ( 36 cm ) Bebe by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1882 without head mark ( artist check mark ) and in all perfect condition !! Bisque head are free of damage , repair , hairline or o...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pre 1900
item #1355468
(stock #9542)
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A Victorian gold filled watch chain with a 10K turquoise pearls slide from the 1890 1900 era. This 25-1/2" doubled chain has a swivel and an (unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold barrel style slide with natural turquoise stones and seed pearls. Perfect for a necklace, this chain is in excellent 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 hav...
JJ Oriental
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A rare wooden Buddha in a seated position on a lotus pedestal. The face is serenely contemplative and the robe is carved to show the gathered folds. Wooden Buddhas from this period are very difficult to find. This Buddha has a natural, calming presence.
Period: Yuan/Ming or earlier
Size: Height = 31 cm., Width at base = 18 cm.
Condition: The wood has shrinkage and cracks from age. The right ear and fingers of the left hand are missing. (see photos) A part of one of th...
Period: Yuan/Ming or earlier
Size: Height = 31 cm., Width at base = 18 cm.
Condition: The wood has shrinkage and cracks from age. The right ear and fingers of the left hand are missing. (see photos) A part of one of th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970
item #1399574
ANDREA FATELL
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Bold and striking vintage Georg Jensen Denmark "Splash" bracelet no. 88 designed by Henning Koppel.
This is a thick and heavy bracelet measuring 7 1/2" end to end, 1 1/2" wide and weighing 94 grams. Because of the thickness of the silver, the wearable length of the bracelet closed is approximately 7". It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Mid-century Danish design at its' very best.
Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 4.25". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Niiyama Manabu, who was born on October 13th, 1930 (Showa 5). It is not dated, but was most likely made within the past 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.
Japanese Meiji period woodblock print depicting William Howard Taft viewing a sumo match during his 1905 diplomatic mission to Japan. With Taft weighing in at over 300 lbs., this print is likely offering a subtle comparison between Taft and the wrestler. This print is unsigned and undated. 14 3/4"V x 10 3/8"H. Very good color and impression quality. Good overall condition with pigment transference at the upper left corner, some minor soiling, and a few small holes and thinned areas. The pr...
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One of Elsa Schiaparelli's most sought after designs, and this set has the original tag! The gorgeous multi-colored rhinestone all but glow in the dark. The necklace is 16 1/2" long with ring links so that it may be worn shorter if desired. The bracelet is 7 1/2" long. The stones in both are 7/8" in diameter, including the setting. the clip earrings are 1 1/4" in diameter including setting. The necklace and bracelet are signed Schiaparelli, the earrings are unsigned.
One Good Eye Silver
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A very intriguing combination pin/pendant necklace wrought in 980 silver and adorned with scrumptious amethysts and pearls. The design reminds me of Margot's hand but it's signed by a maker who, though listed, remains unidentified. Anonymity or not though, this is a spectacular, substantial piece and you can wear it either as a necklace or dis-attach the pendant to enjoy it as a brooch. Measuring 23 5/8" long (wearable) the chain enjoys the pendant's additional 3 5/8" drop. The pin/brooch itse...
Antiquarian Art Co.
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AFTER NIKOLAI IVANOVICH LIBERIKH (1828-1883), A RUSSIAN BRONZE OF A BEAR STANDING ON HIND LEGS with signature and with a plaque engraved in Russian "Killed by the Emperor near / Lisin 9 March 1865" Height 21 1/4 in. 54 cm
Condition: excellent some age discoloration an early 20th century casting.
Provenance: Private Collection Stanford Ca.
Dimensions: Approx. 21" x 10" x 9"
Celadon Art Gallery
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Fine annamese vietnamese blue and white charger, decorated with floral motif surrounded by clasic petal border on the center, peony spray and water weeds on the cavetto, classic scroll around rim. On the exterior, petal lappets enclose hanging scrolls. Unglazed base with thin iron brown wash. PERIODE : 15 th Century CONDITION : small frit on the foot and scracth glase on the center, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. MEASURE : 38 cm diameter. 9 cm height.
Mimi Dee Artwear
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c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info
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Very well crafted Chinese Cinnabar snuff bottle, Depicting floral and bird design on each side, surrounded by floral design, Mid-Qing Dynasty, With etched Qianlong mark on base. Size; Height of snuff bottle is 2 3/8 inches with diameter of 3.5 inches in excellent condition.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Lovely expression 14" ( 36 cm ) French Poupee from around 1870/75 with rare and unusual all wooden body and wonderful antique costume .
She has pale bisque rounded swivel head with original bisque shoulder plate , pretty facial expression with blue glass enamel almond shaped eyes with outer rim , dark painted eyeliner and fine long painted lashes. Feathered brows and pierced flat ears . Closed mouth with hint of smile at her fine accented lips. Dimpled chin and pretty original c...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Very large Ge Type celadon dish, unglaze base. Width=43 cm. Period : Myng Dinasty : Condition : restored on a chip to the rim
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950
item #438739
(stock #T 1359)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Sold. Circa 1920 Art Deco Blue Lalique Like Etched Floral faceted blue glass. 2 1/2" X 7/8" A widest.
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A Meissen Full Green Vine demitasse cup & saucer with a scalloped edge and gold trim. This 2" tall cup and matching 4-1/4" saucer features a wreath of green vine leaves on the outside of the cup and inside the saucer. It has gold trim and highlights and it has the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, a blue 43 and an impressed 1159 26. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
Stunningly beautiful, this rare vintage sterling silver and amethyst necklace was designed and signed circa 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar(1905-86). The necklace is 1 inch wide and measures 15 wearable inches long. 186 grams, 6.06oz. Each of the 8 rectangular amethyst stones are hand carved into half moon shapes and bezel set into sterling frames. Both stones and silver are in gorgeous original condition. Clasp is tight and secure. This Aguilar design is pictured on pages...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A Spode Regent Y3963 blue demitasse cup and saucer circa 1940s This 3-3/8" tall cup and matching 4-3/4" saucer are both beautifully hand painted with lush gold highlights and rims, and it is signed SPODE COPELAND'S CHINA ENGLAND REGENT Y3963 with an underglaze 38. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. There is a slight staining at the bottom of the cup which is not washable. We have two in stock, priced individually. All items are thoro...
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A very big and spectacular sterling silver cocktail or statement ring by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin. Marked STERLING and VON MUSULIN. Very heavy and substantial at 32 grams. With a distinctive modernist sculpted form. It has a fabulous patinated finish. Classic but also perfectly of the moment; big statement rings are a very significant current fashion trend.
Von Musulin's jewelry has appeared on American and European runways, and has been featured editorially in major ...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...
Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Granary Jar with Cover
Although many different Han Dynasty granary jars are known, this example is quite rare. It was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) from a relatively high-fired red pottery, quite "heavily-potted", that has been glazed in two different colours. Mostly it is coated in an attractive amber coloured glaze. The upper band of a different colour was originally coated in a green glaze that has, as a result of very long burial in da...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Covered with ge type green celadon to the footrim decorated with biscuit flower, glazed base. Diameter = 15.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty. Professional restorations.
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The presence is big with this Aguilar design. Each link is woven into a tied bow with thick, dimensional, ribbons of silver. Really beautiful natural patina Each is hand chased and finished with a dimpled dot in the center which is iconic in his use. 18 inches long and 7/8th of an inch tall of quality workmanship. 125 grams with no damage or repairs. Take this jewel anywhere, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This regal 9 kt gold watch fob is of English origin. The piece depicts a horse rearing majestically with a crested shield under one hoof. The gold base, ornamented with intricate scrollwork, conceals a bezel-set green onyx visible on the underside. The piece measures 1 1/4 inches tall, and because of this the stamped hallmark is too small to determine whether the age reads 1908 or 1928. The stamp is a lowercase letter n inside a shield shape. In addition to decorating a pocket watch, this s...
Qing Dynasty Jade Pendent in yellow tone with gold loop fastener. High resolution images on request.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970
item #1382021
ANDREA FATELL
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Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling "Amoeba" earrings no. 125 designed by Henning Koppel. These are bold and dramatic screw back earrings measuring 2" long, 1 1/4" wide, and weighing 23 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are quite rare and a perfect match for the Jensen "Amoeba" bracelet if you are lucky enough to own one.
JJ Oriental
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A well carved jade frog that can be used as a pendant. Actually is was worn on the belt.It has two holes under the chin that do not go all the through. It probably had some metal clip attached to it. The color is a little lighter then appears in the photos. Age: Early 19th or late 18th century. Size: L.5cm. W.3cm. Condition: no chips or repairs. Nice smooth finish from being fingered a lot.
Galerie Hafner
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An extraordinary, wooden figure of a tiger with a very long tail, sitting on a rockwork. It has an almost humanized facial expression and the mouth corners are showing small canines. It is painted with green and different brown pigments. Dating to the Joseon dynasty. Condition: partially lost or agglomerated coloring, some pigment fissures, few small cracks, one fang is worn. Dimension: total height: 35 cm x c. 15 cm x 17 cm.
Celadon Art Gallery
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A lovely boat shape of Five Dynasty covered with greyish celadon glaze, unglazed base. PERIOD : Pive Dynasty (9th Century). MEASUREMENT : 14.5 cm wide, 9 cm height. CONDITION : professional restoration on missing part
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1920
item #662115
(stock #LACQ-013)
JJ Oriental
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A mini Shan red lacquerware covered receptacle. Unusual to find these types in this size. It still has some dried flowers that came with the item.
Age: Early 20th century. Size: H. 19.5cm.
W. 8cm. Condition: No repairs. Some minor chips around the rims.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970
item #1372324
ANDREA FATELL
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Rare and spectacular vintage sterling Georg Jensen Denmark ring no. 151 with a cylindrical shaped rutilated quartz. This ring was designed by Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen c. 1960. It is a size 6-6 1/2 and in fine original condition. There are no chips, cracks, or scratches to the stone. Weighing 18 grams, this ring sits high on the hand.Signed as shown. This is Mid Century Modern Vivianna Torun design at her very best.
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Tang Dynasty (AD 618–907) Chinese poly chrome pottery figure of a female musician with old hongmu rosewood stand. 6" L x 4.5" W x 6" H. In antique condition.
The Kura
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A mandala from the Main Kyoto Nichiren Sect Buddhist Temple Honnoji cut from a hardwood slab used in the rebuilding of the great hall in the Taisho period. Written on back is “Given in Taisho 14 (1925) to the temple supporter’s representative as a prayer for good fortune upon the occasion of the ceremonial raising of the roof beam of the main temple structure (Honden), the plackard cut from wood used in the rebuilding”. It is signed Nichijo-gan. Nichijo was the 62nd head of Honnoji Templ...
Galerie Hafner
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Rectangular composite panel of antique embroideries from the Ottoman Empire. The basic fabrics are different plain weaves, embroidered with silk and few metal wrapped threads, composed and sewn together in the Ottoman city of Salonika or Kavala. For similar example please refer to "Textiles of the Islamic World" by John Gillow: page 31 with illustration. Condition: allover good, occasionally little losses to embroidery. Dimension: 113 cm x 118 cm.
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Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead. The beads are very heavy and glow fabulously, and since they are genuine rock crystal, images viewed through them are refracted to appear upside down and backw...
Spoils of Time
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In good keeping with the Koransha tradition, this vase demonstrates the imagination and creativity of the Fukagawa ceramists and is reminiscent of their design books. First thinking it might be a gourd form, it becomes apparent it must be a melon form - more consistent with the suggestion of Spring with the blue and white prunus and cracked ice background to the polychrome mountainous landscape with black pine and secluded retreats in green, yellow, aubergine, orange and gold enamel. The neck su...
Hu's Collection
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Description:
A soapstone carving was depicted as a sitting Lohan.
Amusingly, the Lohan was seated with one bare foot and holding with the shoe.
By unique purplish red tint, the soapstone figure was preserved nicely with only minute defects on portions of the bottom's rim.
There were jewels and beads decorated on the robe, now were missing and left only with fastening holes.
Some similar pieces were in the big auction of Hong Kong.
Date: Early Qing Periods, ...
A soapstone carving was depicted as a sitting Lohan.
Amusingly, the Lohan was seated with one bare foot and holding with the shoe.
By unique purplish red tint, the soapstone figure was preserved nicely with only minute defects on portions of the bottom's rim.
There were jewels and beads decorated on the robe, now were missing and left only with fastening holes.
Some similar pieces were in the big auction of Hong Kong.
Date: Early Qing Periods, ...
Unusually large Chinese late Qing compressed globular form incense burner with slightly everted rim supported by three short legs and covered overall with an amber-colored monochrome crackled glaze that extends to cover the bottom of the feet. The glaze drips down the walls into the unglazed interior. This censer is likely from a South China kiln. A custom-made heavy hardwood stand is included. Estimated to date from the 19th century. 10” diameter x 4 38” high (7” high including the s...
Fantasy Jewels
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Designed for Haskell by Larry Vrba in 1973. Made of gilded metal with plastic stones imitating jade (or perhaps end of day Bakelite?). Featured in "The Jewels of Miriam Haskell", page 202. Oval metal cartouche is marked Miriam Haskell. Bracelet is 2" high.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Fantastic one of a kind antique silk and lace costume with lovely typical French details and matching bonnet ... fit perfect for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Gaultier or other pretty French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 57- 59 cm )
A gorgeous costume ...most hand sewn .... of wonderful light pink silk covered with fine French hand embroidery lace .
It is all complete in generally excellent fabric and lace condition at the 19th. century and to close at front with metal hoo...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Decorated with a scene depicting phoenix, chrysanthemum and bamboo in the central and, around the cavetto with floral. Width = 23 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.
Chinese late Ming dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) porcelain round form covered seal paste box decorated in green and iron-red overglaze enamels against a cream-colored ground with a deer in a central roundel on the lid surrounded by six alternating geometric panels set between a crossed line background. The interior and base are glazed but undecorated. 16th/17th century. 3 3/4” diameter x 2” high. Very good overall condition. There is typical wear to the overglaze enamels and there are two t...
Elegant, rare sterling silver, moonstone and onyx necklace designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Measuring 16 inches long and 3/4 inch wide this intricate, fluid design features 14 bezel set cabachon moonstones & 14 cab onyx stones interspersed with floating rectangular silver bars. Hallmarked on clasp with the ANTONIO crown and eagle #17. Stones and silver are all in perfect condition.