A beautifully red glazed porcelain brush pot with dragons’ motif. There are three dragons motif on the brush pot, flying between the heaven and the sea. There are two smaller dragons facing each other, chasing after the “Pear of Fire”. Another larger dragon has it face looking forward in the usual imperial grandeur. It seems to appear that the red glaze is probably to simulate the red cinnabar colour...

Blue & White circular box, with centre decorated of rosette design surrounded by wave pattern and continuously Lotus scroll to up and down part to body. Ming dynasty 15th century, Xuande period Jindezhen private kiln ware, collected in South Sulawesi area. Condition: very short firing crack appear to cover, invisible restored to one chip to rim and slightly degradation to glaze on the cover, further the bottom with good condition and glaze it's better. Diameter: 9.5 cm

A beautiful and deeply curved bamboo brush pot holder with a beautiful scene from the story of Lu Pu and the Beauty during the Three Kingdom period in a single cartouche.

It is in good condition. No sign of any cracks or damage.

The measurement of the bamboo brush pot holder is: Height 16.2cm and the Diameter is 10.5cm.

Description: An ape with fine furs and aged skin squatted and grinned. Oxidized black deposits adhered to the metal surface and covered part of the detailed carving lines. Well molded and carved, this monkey was solid casted and vividly expressed by fine craftsmanship. An archaic metal piece was from ancient time with rare origin. Date: Liao Dynasty(AD907-1125) Height: 5.0cm

Great looking silver and amethyst cuff links by Antonio Pineda. Beautiful faceted amethysts make these 3 dimensional and provide a warm contrast to the silver. These measure 5/8" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They are signed with one of Antonio Pineda's earliest marks- Silver by Tono and the eagle. Spectacular cuff links.

A rare and beautiful sterling and onyx cuff by William Spratling. Magnificent worn with either the onyx centered scrolls in the front or the large diamond shape panel in the front. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the diamond shape area and tapers to 3/4" at the scrolls. It weighs 72 grams and is not adjustable. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked with the WS mark and eagle 30 dating it 1964-67...

Conceal Short Sword Knife Tanto in Lacquered Fan Shape Saya, 19th Century

The length of the fan is 10.75 inches (27.5 cm) by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The blade is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in length by 0.8 inch (2 cm) wide.

The blade has no nicks, breaks, repair, or scratches, except black tarnished spots. The lacquer has small chips near the blade, and small dents plus fading of gold (as seen in the photos)...

A good celadon dish, decorated in the centre with moulded pair of fish, very impressive eyes, fins and scales, carved with petals to the exterior below the everted rim, the pictures indicated of even tone. Collected in central Sulawesi area, Southern Song dynasty Longquan kiln. Condition: restored to one large chip at rim beside the kiln hairline, the center with 'T' hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 22 cm...

 

Ming dynasty blue & white large dish, collected in Ternate/Halmahera island Indonesia,my opinion it is from heirloom pieces and not from excavated pieces. Diameter: 45.5 cm. The condition before restoration appears on enlargement 10 & 11.

Offered for sale is a rare, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe that is complete with original chains and wall hanging bracket. This hand-blown glass globe sports an interior that is somewhat hazy and could use a slight cleaning.

The 30 inch chains are complete and attach to the fancy collar. All parts are in very good condition and the globe CAN hold water. The decorative Victorian hanger and wall bracket make this handsome globe ready to display in your collection...

Description: A beautiful silver alloyed incense burner was delicately decorated. It was the repousse technique, using hammer and chasing tools to make the design stand out from thin sheet metal. With motifs of bats, peaches, plums, pomegranates and tendrils etc. in metaphor, they were all the lucky symbols Chinese people loved. A small size like this piece was rarely seen...

Rare and beautiful silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis, Taxco , c.1930, featured on page 27 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Davis loved to combine silver and amethysts in his designs and the round cabachon provides the focal point of each link of this bracelet. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 7/8" wide and fine original condition. Signed FD MEXICO SILVER.

Lambert Alexandre Léonard (French, 1831-1877)

Partridge with Worm

Height: 10.5”
Width: 6.5”

A lifelong Parisian, Léonard studied under Jacquot, Rouillard and Barye specializing in Animalier sculpture. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1851-1873...

Description: A Yixing tea pot was carved in very good skill. A strong tree trunk form was used to make a tea utensil. It is very easy to use and also a fabulous piece for display. A modern thing with traditional Chinese mood was very joyful. Date: Modern time Dimensions: 15cm x 7.6cm X 8.8cm

This is a beautifully hand-carved and detailed designed hexagonal glass brush holder in soothing green overlay. The brush holder is finely crafted that even the top and bottom margin is incised with intricate line motif. It has three cartouches like panel and each has a different design. The first panel shows a crane amidst the lotus under the sun and cloud with a mountain from a distant. The second panel shows a small bird perching on a branch of a tree overlooking a lotus pond below...

A very fine blue & white dish, decorated in the center with Peony flowers and around the cavetto with "Ruyi" scroll, diaper pattern to rim. Underside with a pair of foliated dragon. Dating Ming dynasty late Thianshun to early Chenghua. Condition is excellent with no any cracks or chips, well balance, flawlessly and free from restoration as well. Diameter: 15.6 cm.

Late Qing Dynasty (19th century) Chinese lady’s front-opening summer gauze kesi surcoat decorated with eight polychrome roundels, featuring a central crane surrounded by butterflies and flowers, set against a dark cobalt blue ground. The crane motif indicates the robe would have been worn by the wife of a first-rank civil official. The sleeve ends are decorated with a water and wave motif...

Description: An old Yixing flower arrangement basin with inscription " Sui Qing Xe Qi" (the water is pure while the rock is unique) on one side and carved flower motif on the other side had a special Chinese scholar taste. There're some defects on the rims but would never fail the beauty of this old piece. Date: Late 19th Century Length: 19.5cm Height: 5cm

Blue & White bowl, decorated with Emblems, scroll and Lotus. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition, flake chip to foot rim, tiny chip to mouth rim, very short fine glaze hairline, free from restoration. Diameter: 15.4 cm.

Blue & White bowl, Ming dynasty Chenghua period (1465-1487). Diameter: 15 cm. Condition: restored. Before and after available on enlargement 10-12.

Blue & White bowl with wave design, Ming dynasty 15th century Zhengdong period. Condition: restored to small missing pieces to rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 14.5 cm

Blue & White dish with Vajra design, Ming dynasty late 15th century possibly Chenghua period. Condition: restored D shape out of rim. Diameter: 26.3 cm.

Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with Chinese taste of four Ladies and four Children. Inside the center with Scolar and Deer. Four Chinese characters mark on the base. Late Ming 17th century ware. Condition: slightly warped and invisible restored to two tiny chips and one with associated fine hairline, but possibly looking out under the strong light to the restored area, so we guaranteed our described to the condition. Diameter: 12 cm.

SOLD. Circa early 1800s Beige & faded pink woven child's or doll's miser's purse ending in Silesian or Berlin Metal Work tassels and sliders. When doubled it measures a small 3.75"! The 2 sliders have 2 steel 'sequins' missing, not bad for age! Sold, no price, no info

Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920)

March at Sunset or The Old Story

Oil on canvas, signed and retaining two labels on the reverse with titles.

Painting size: 12.25” x 21.25”
Frame size: 18.75” x 27.5”

Born in Warrington, Virginia in 1847, Richard Norris Brooke made significant contributions to the development and posterity of the art community in Washington, DC...

Blue & White bowl, decorated at the exterior with a pair of Lion Foo Dogs playing brocaded balls, flower at the center interior and diaper pattern around inner rim. Seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty 17th century Wanli period (1573-1619). Condition: invisible restored to one tiny chip and one short hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 15 cm and High: 7.4 cm.

A beautifully and well shaped Ming Dynasty (1368-1643A.D) rice bowl with a simple blue splashes of cloud like motives. This piece is retrieved from the sea. The bowl is a common household ware likely to be used for eating rice or drinking water/wine. It is an export ware for the South-East Asian market. It is also likely that this blue bowl can be dated toward the end of the Ming Dynasty - 17th century. The glaze, although is thin and smooth, is still in relatively good conditions. No deteriorat...

Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall. Compartments once sealed in the back now opened were used to store blessed objects such as seeds pearls prayers for the returned grace and blessing of the statue. A wonderful anti...

Blue & White dish, thinly potted with nice painting and decorated in the center with Dragon & Fish, seal mark on the base within double circle. Ching dynasty 18th Century Kangxi-Yongzhen period. Condition: invisible restored to one slightly large chip to rim at position 3 o'clock, no cracks found, flawlessly as well. Diameter: 21.3.

A Han Dynasty terra cotta horse head with a very animated expression. The pottery horse which symbolises speed and perseverance are buried along with the dead royalty and generals as funeary objects. It is a status symbol to be buried with pottery horses and horse head. The horse head is painted with white slip paint with red paint showing as the harness on the horse head.

The horse head has abrasion, wear and tear due to the long period of burial. Otherwise it is in good condition.

A Bohemian Green Overlay and Hand Painted Vase with Gilding and Floral Blossoms. Dimensions; 13" high x 3.5" wide. Circa 1880 and in excellent condition.

Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2.3 x 2.1 x 2 cm

Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2 x 2 x 2 cm

Description: An Archaic bronze seal with a casting knob of a couple (means harmony) was from Song dynasty. The meaningful knob was accompanied with the joyful inscription of A rabbit motif. A scholar item was probably used in Chinese studio for making stamp inscription on a script of poem or a beautiful painting. Date: Song Dynasty(AD960-1279) Width: 2.2cm Height: 2.2cm

A rare blue & white bowl, decorated with vividly painted a white on blue of pair Flying Dragons among cloud scroll, encircled with Classic scroll around the foot rim. "Jang Ming Fu Kuei" seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty 17th century Wanli period (1573-1619). Condition is perfect except three tiny flake chips to inner rim, warped, but no crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 10 cm.

A Celadon dish, decorated in the center with typical Longquan ware Twin Fish and underside with Lotus petals rising from the foot. Covered overall with slightly blue green glaze and crackled glaze to stoneware body. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) Longquan ware, collected in South Sulawesi area. Condition: restored to one large chip to rim and two hairline, further in good condition and well balance dish. It's really a good sample from Longquan kiln Twin Fish dish. Diameter: 21.5 cm.

Description: A bronze seal of Han dynasty with inscription of Zhen-Chen was uniquely molded as a crouching bear as the knob. With beautiful blue-green verdigris and red tan underneath, this bronze piece was used by a middle ranking official ( In Han dynasty the knob figures of bronze seals were all categorized by official rankings, for example, the chimera figure was for king's only). The motif - a bear, was common seen in Han's picturesque relics but was rarely seen in bronze seal pieces. The ...

The king of French daybeds, we have never had such a wide, luxurious version of this classic. Excellent original condition with three-position folding sides. Dimensions; 65” long, 32” wide, 30” high

Description: A tripod celadon incense burner was crackled beautifully. With animal masks decorated on the feet, the incense burner was uniquely in plate style. Date: Ming Dynasty(15-16th Century) Condition: perfect.

Not for the timid. This is a show stopper and meant to attract attention. Handsomely made of plastic so it is not overly heavy to wear. The two colors mixed with gold spacers is a beautiful combination. 17" end to end, fringe is 3 1/4" long.

Anna Althea Hills California Impressionist view of Laguna Beach sunset oil on canvas c. 1925. A beautiful plein air painting by this highly regarded California artist. Oil on canvas signed lower left measuring 10x14 inches framed in a hand carved and 24k gold leaf quality frame overall size 16x20 inches. Provenance; From the estate of Anna Hills stamped on reverse stretcher with the estate stamp and catalogue number in addition attached is an accompanying letter from the Robert Beck Gallery as...

Ornate and charming, this Robert set has all prong-set rhinestones. Note the gilt multi-level flowers with the faux pearl centers. Classic Robert. Necklace is 13" long with a 2" extension and is 1" wide, hook closing. Clip earrings are 1 5/8" by 1".

Delicate in look, this Marcel Boucher brooch is most elegant! Bows and ribbons, feathers and leaves show the artistry that Boucher was known for. This is an older piece, indicated by the MB "chicken" mark on the back. It is rhodium plated and measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2".

A beautifully and finely enamelled turquoise ground "famillie-rose" bowl. It has an alternate motive of a bat flying on top of a iron red Shou character followed by a lotus flower surrounded by meandering foliate and branching leaf. The base has four iron red Chien Lung (1736-1796) period character mark. This bowl is an early 20th century export piece for the South-East Asian market.

Minor firing faults and pinholes. No sign of cracks or chips. Good condition.

The measur...

William Keith California Landscap at evening sunset through California Oaks with cows at a distant watering hole. A dramatic moody classic Keith painting oil on canvas signed lower right William Keith and lower left SF for San Francisco. Measuring 18x14 inches framed in a modern gold leaf gallery frame 26x32 inches overall. A fine example of this important early California and American painter such an influential artist and teacher he is sometimes referred to the Dean of California Artists. Wor...

Description: A bronze Buddha figure of Japanese was cast with very fine quality of metal. He was molded very well with the religious mood. Meditated in calm expression and with religious hand symbol, this Buddha was once installed on a pedestal which had been lost. Two drilling holes can be seen on the bottom. Date: 19th Century Provenance: Japan Height: 15.3cm

Description: An alloyed Buddha with Japanese origin was cast well and preserved perfectly. A very beautiful small sculpture which had east Asia religious taste. Date: 19th Century Height: 5.5cm

Blue & White dish, decorated in the center with a "Dancing Girl", covered underside with pale celadon glaze. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Condition is perfect except with short hairline, it's very light glaze hairline and no possible to take a picture. Diameter: 17.8 cm.

Rare nailed head clover back orphan club. Soft, gentle springs give this chair satisfying comfort. All original cushions & leather. Dimensions: 29” wide, 29” deep, 32” high

Early French nail head orphan club chair. Leather has crazing, but is supple. Sweet little chair with original mohair cushion. Warm dark brown color. Dimensions: 28” wide, 32” deep, 32” high

This large, deep, low Gendarme pair of club chairs was refurbished by our tapissier in Paris. Hand-tinted coffee brown patina with black piping. Deep, comfortable seats just waiting for you & a good book. Dimensions: 37” wide, 33” deep, 32” high

The ultimate club chairs! It just does not get more stylish than this sleek pair. Deep caramel with black piping, wonderful curved arms & deep, comfortable seats – we are tempted to keep this pair for our own living room. Dimensions; 44” wide, 34” deep, 32” high

In our last shipment we had this pair in original leather. When we found the same chairs in very poor condition, we just had to rescue them & give them new life. Stunning lines & flared feet accent their deco styling. This pair is truly a treasure. Dimensions: 38” wide, 38” deep, 32” high

Found original carcasses, circa 1930’s, in Le Mans, France. Expertly recovered in new leather to preserve the powerful presence of these elegant chairs. The taper fronts are a rare feature. The dark caramel patina is just perfect on this refurbished pair. Dimensions: 40” wide, 36’ deep, 35” high

A Ming dynasty stem cup with flowers decoration on the outside and a boy holding a stem cup on the inside. Inside the cup, the boy is surrounded by a pair of 3 claws engraved dragons chasing each other tail. The cup has the rich 15th century color with the heaping and piling effect. The painting detail are not crisp because the blue has ran together which can happens often in blue and white ware. The stem cup has transparent greenish glaze and the inside of the stem cup a slight greenish tint, w...

SOLD. From Los Castillos Taller in Taxco, a sought after mixed metals sterling, copper, brass hinged bangle bracelet Stamped: METALES CASTILLO, Hecho en Mexico, assay # 15 and style # 143. Possible custom order for a smaller frame.
Please view photo 3 for dimensions, etc.
Weighs a substantial 1.3 Oz or 37 grams. Very strong push clasp and loved pre owned unpolished condition.
SOLD, no price, no info.
Soon will list a pair of parrot earrings by same!

A rare and magnificent locket and chain from the Chicago Arts & Crafts Workshop KALO. The oval locket has an engraved pattern of lowers surrounded by a beaded trim. The back is completely plain. It opens and closes with a side hinge. The double paper clip chain with alternating flower shape links appears to be original to the locket and is spectacular in every way. The locket measures 2" long with the bail and 1 1/4" wide. The chain is 20" end to end. Both the chain and the locket are in fine or...

Measuring 7 1/2 inches high x 6 inches in diameter, this very visually appealing, bright red, 3 pound size, VINTAGE LUZIANNE COFFEE TIN is in near excellent condition with just a few very tiny rubs and scratches and some superficial rust to the base. (Please disregard any variation in surface color that may appear in some photos. Color is vivid and uniform throughout. Any color variation seen in photos is due to lighting conditions and light reflections, not tin discoloration.)

The tin bears a...

Description: A bronze figure with the image of Luohan was casted in the 10th century or earlier. With sophisticated expression, this figure was carved vividly. The religious spirit had been casted in the image by the devoted craftsmen when. The material used in this piece was in very good quality. After enduring ages, the bronze surface had turned into dark black shining patina. Faded gilt had left between the pleats of the figure. Date: Liao Dynasty(AD907-1125) Material: Bronze Height: 5.5...