Chinese Tang Style Black Jade? recumbent foo dog Lion scholar object possibly a scroll weight. Well carved foo lion in a black stone with very heavy wear on the base showing what seems to be hundreds of years' worth of wear as well as the mid-section of the body. Export seal on head. this came from the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 3.25" w 2" h 1.6"
Mid 20th century. H. 60 cm.
ex Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam.
ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.
A pair of large droplet shaped pendant lamps in cool green and blue murrines that resemble cells. An Ermanno Toso design from around 1960. The murrines are floating in a clear glass matrix on which they were gathered, heated, then blown.
Each hanging fixture has a satiny acid matte finish and is capped with a polished brass plate with loop for hanging. The brass plates appear to be original. The brass plates are held on by clips and can be removed to change the bulbs...
Antique Chinese three section desk with attractive brass tone handles, nicely complimenting the warm finish of the wood. Simplistic in design, with eight medium drawers and one long drawer along the topmost section. Great full size for modern day use.
Size: 31.5" height, 53.75" width, 30" depth
A rare antique Chinese engraved soapstone stamp with a delicate mountains scene. Carved seal on bottom.
Date: Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 2.75" tall X 1.75" wide
American Colonial sterling silver bowl, ca 1960, Retailed by Cartier in New York. Traditional Revere form with flared rim, curved bottom, and stepped foot. Marked “Cartier / Sterling / A Paul Revere / Reproduction / 9169”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 in. Weight: 15.6 troy ounces. #BY359
Pair of Chinese famille rose bowls painted with treasures design, Chinese seal mark on base, early to mid 20th century era. Dimension: 2 1/2"H x 4 1/2"Diam, no condition concerns.
Antique Chinese Qingbai Glazed Pottery Court figure , possible restoration at neck or may be from firing, size H 10" W 4"
A fine Japanese antique Satsuma tripod koro with lid. Decorated on one side with a group of children playing and on the other side a garden scene with flowers against a fence. The domed cover decorated the same with a seated foo dog finial resting on a ball. Resting on three animal head legs. All highlighted with gilt.
Age: Meiji Period (19th Century)
Condition: Very good condition. There is a small chip on the mane and the tail of the foo dog.
Tall Czech Amphora art deco 2 handled pottery vase featuring enameled ostriches and palm trees set against a textured matte ground. The backside had a very art deco design, perhaps a stylized flower? In excellent, it measures 16 inches high. More photos available upon request.
Limited edition large size original woodblock print NIGHT SCENE (RED) by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) printed in 1977. The print and the sheet are perfectly rectangular - all distortions are from photographyNumerous stars glow over a canopy of a weathered tree, a dramatic image in soft shades of gold metallic leaf, reds and browns...
Absolutely beautiful sterling silver cigarette case with a stunning enameled portrait of a black and white borzoi(?) on a blue background. The interior of the case is gold washed and retains the original elastic bands to hold the cigarettes in place. The inside edge of the back is marked “925 STERLING SILVER.” The back of the case is curved inward to fit a pocket. The case measures 3 1/8 inches wide and 3 5/8" tall...
Chinese antique carved flourite mineral of smiling Buddha on a wood base. This piece has beautiful green, purple and white striations . Age: Republic Period.
Size: 6" length x 5.5" height x 4.75" depth.
Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956)
Noh Actor Shigeyama in Green Costume
Date: 1935-36.
Size: Approximately 19.5 x 13.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Signed "Elizabeth Keith" in pencil.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Notch in lower margin. Tape residue at left, bottom left, and top back margins.
Modernist circles abound on this minimalist ring boldly signed PIERRE CARDIN. Constructed entirely of silver and gold, no matter what other jewelry you are wearing, this ring goes with it all. The ring has three gold half rounds discs on top of, sandwiched between, and underneath two slightly flattened but substantial silver bands. The gold contrasts well against the silver and both metals reflect the light with their high sheen...
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Xtra Large Murano Cased FILIGRANA Green, White and Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Art Glass Footed Vase!!! Documented as a Dino MARTENS work for Aureliano TOSO!!! It measures 13 3/4" tall with a very wide mouth and cone shape. For accuracy the Gold applied foot on the piece is not even. You can see it on the photos. That is the only flaw I can see on this piece. Mentioned for accuracy. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, impact marks or fleabites)...
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Large Murano Cased ORANGE, White and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass CONCH SHELL Center Bowl!!! Documented as Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s!!! I also have a White and Gold Centerpiece in the same shape, with the original Barbini label available for sale (see last photos!). Both pieces are profusely filled with Gold Leaf inside and out! They have NO damages (chips, nicks or fleabites)...
A beautiful Exotic Indonesian Carved Scrollwork Teakwood Mirror Circa 1930s measuring 39”x36”