Charming tiny Chinese toggle of a dragon, carved of orange and pale yellow soapstone, recumbent dragon with his head turned to look over his shoulder, mouth carved open, traces of black pigment.
19th century
Size: 1 1/2" long
Beautifully carved soap stone figure of sage Fulushuo, he leans on an elaborately carved staff and hold the peach of longevity, on an intricately carved dark stone stand on which are carved a bat and a deer, also symbols of happiness and longevity, wonderful expression, stone of a lovely orange and green, Republic Period (circa 1910-1930).
Total size: 20 3/4" high x 8" wide x 5 1/2" deep.
Rare mixed metal pitcher with lots of bugs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Globular with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Modish insects—dragon fly, grasshopper, and butterfly—creep and dart among fluid and interlaced grass stalks applied to hand-hammered sterling silver ground heightened with floral engraving and copper inlay. A superb integration of Japonesque and Craftsman. Interlaced script monogram engraved to underside. Fully marked including pattern n...
Finely Cast, the iconic figure with both hands raised in Abhaya mudra. His face with deep serene expression, incised almond-shaped eyes beneath slightly arched eyebrows in relief, triangular nose, broad lips, elongated earlobes. Wearing a long dhoti. His hair arranged in rows of snail curls surmounted by ushnisha. In his back head a large stylized halo with flames. Estimate value: $7000 = $9 000 Measurements: Height – 36cm (14 In) Provenance: An American Private collection. Don’t hesitate to...
Art Deco sterling silver picture frame, ca 1940, Rectangular window with stepped skyscraper corners in flat surround with tooled linear borders; sides plain. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Fully marked including Hickok-Matthews maker’s stamp, no. 8/1, and phrase “Hand Made”. The maker is better known by its original name Lebkuecher. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 5 3/4 x W 4 1...
Edwardian repousse sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by S. Kirk & Son Inc. in Baltimore. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Each: Bellied bowl on stepped foot. Handles high-looping and leaf-capped, and covers raised with cast flower finials and stippled linear borders. Coffeepot and teapot covers hinged. Rims reeded. Allover repousse in form of loose and scattered flowers. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1925-32) and no. 103. Excellent ...
Finely Cast And Standing on an Altar finely decorated With Flams Anf Floral Patterns, The Iconic Figure With Both Hands Raised In Abhaya Mudra. A Fine Large Bronze Piece Dating Back To Angkor Bayon Period, 13th Century AD. Estimate value: $7000 = $10 000 Measurements: Height - 51cm (20 In) Provenance: An American Private collection. Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for the best price. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE As...