Catalog (1161)

19th Century Chinese Natural large carved Rock Crystal Guan Yin figure, Ca. mid 1800's, 9 1/2" high, 3 1/2" wide-widest part, 2 1/4" thick, carved out of one large Rock Crystal, almost clear and good quality, well polished without infusions on her face, hands and feet. Only rough area with some infusions are on the upper head in the back which is not well polished, shows darker brown tiny spots in the stone. The carving is finely done, well polished and the quality of Rock Crystal is really good for a large piece of natural stone. The condition is good except I felt somewhat rough on the tiny area of tip of her skirt, no cracks or any kind of restorations done for this beautiful old large natural Rock Crystal Guan Yin figurine.

Pair Japanese carved solid Wood Shrine Guardian Lions, 10 1/2" high, 6" wide, 11" deep each, wonderfully aged, bleached and weathered being outside above Shrine or Temple heavy door frames. These Guardians also called Protector, or Shishi Dog, one mouth open and another mouth closed, always as a pair, placed on the top of the door hinges or under the eave in front of the Shrine doors to protect and stand Guard outside before entering the Shrine. The details of the carving is bold, humorous and very detailed, like fat feet and tummy, fierce eyes, and face expressions are very humorous and cute. The condition is good, one side of ear belongs to the one mouth open Shishi is somewhat bruised and missing a little piece of wood, and shows the age and weathered cracks on the both Guardian Dogs.

Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold frame girandole Mirrors, Ca. 1750-1780, 26" high, 16" wide, 7" deep, original mercury glass and original one(1) bronze candle arm for each mirror. Some of the small gilding flake off from the white gesso ground, reinforcement for the top floral crown from the backside. Nicely aged 18th Century Girandole Mirrors

Very Large size Japanese Arita Imari region Porcelain Trumpet shape Urn or Vase,with Pie crust fluted Rim, 19th C. 1890, 36" high, 12" diameter to 15" wide(pie crust fluted rim), very detailed traveler with horse and attentant, Prince was playing flute while they are resting in the pleasant landscape scenery decorated in the widest central overglaze Cartouches, stories continues 360 degree with very intricate designs repeated around Peacocks. High relief large Pink Peony flower branches on the high raised bottom rim. Some darker lines are part of the detailed design, not crack. The condition is very good, no damages or restorations.

Persian Sarouk Wool hand knotted large size Carpet, Ca. 1910, 10 1/2' x 15', very small hand knots for large carpet with dark blue and dark maroon reddish colors mainly, very rich and deep colors of floral and vines spread out on the soft wool surface which is evenly worn over the years. Two(2) shaped panels design on both ends and bordered by beautiful soft colors of typical Sarouk small patterns. The condition is evenly worn, no major damages, clean and no stains, edges are fine, ready to use in any homes. This Sarouk carpet was kept to one(1) family for over 100 years in Wash. DC area.

French Louise XVI style Gilded Dore Bronze(Ormolu) mounted Mahogany large Desk, Ca. mid 1800's, 29" high, 34" wide, 22" deep, double side partner's desk with original brown Leather on top and Gilded Dore Bronze Hardware on all four(4) sides. Three(3) drawers in front side with Ormolu Lion's head lock plate with original carved gilded Ormolu Key match with desk ormolu hardware, all the lock mechanism are in working condition properly with this key. All the Drawers are dovetail joint work, secondary wood is Oak. All four(4) legs are tapered round legs wrapped around with Ormolu high shoes on the bottom. The condition is good except top leather part is separated caused by the wood underneath is warp a little. Few small pieces of Dore Bronze pieces are broken off around lock plates, shows very old wear and tear on wood but ready to use inside the any room in your house.

Japanese Maki Lacquer double Cherry Blossom shape Box, Ca. Meiji 1868 - 1910, 1 5/8" high, 5 5/8" x 3 1/8" wide, low relief of double Gold and tarnished Silver design of Cherry flower pedals with multiple seeds lined up perfectly on the top, and one side shaded with silver leaf tarnished and the other side is in gold, low relief Pine trees with some shaded darker, some pure gold hidden here and there on the shaped sides, sparkled gold design inside the box and on the bottom. Superb and excellent quality of lacquer brush work displayed for this Double Cheery Blossom Box. The condition is excellent, no damage, no restoration.

19th Century Chinese Export Silver three(3) pieces Tea Set include pot, creamer and sugar, 4 3/4" high and 2 2/4" high(creamer & sugar), and 5 1/2" wide include handle or spout(tea pot), hand hammered on the entire surface and low Relief chasing Dragons inside the shaped Cartouches, with Bamboo design double Handles on one side, Floral shaped Knob on top, spout next side of handle(not opposite side of the handle), it is more like a triangle shape tea pot. All hand hammered workmanship throughout the set. Total weight is one(1) pound or 454 gm. The condition is excellent and they are really a beautiful piece of Art. Fully marked on the square shape bottom with Chinese Characters on all 3 pieces.

Chinese Export Water Color Painting on Paper of a Party in a Pavilion, Ca. 1850, 28" x 23 1/2"(maximum outside frame size), 16" x 20"(painting size), getting ready for the birthday party, woman playing piano in front of people gathering inside beautifully detailed Court Yard wall, trees behind in the background, in a black reverse Eglomize painted glass and gold inner border inside the black lacquered on wood rounded Frame, all original, the condition is good except black lacquered frame has small scratches on the surface.

Chinese Green Quartz one(1) piece solid carved Guan Yin figure Lamp and silk shade, Ca. mid 1800's, 32" high-with shade, 18 1/2" high and 4" deep-Guan Yin figure only, beautifully carved and polished Green Quartz Guan Yin is fitted into carved Hardwood stand on top of the polished embossed, impressed and shaped Brass stand-10" x 6" wide, even back rode for wire is also embossed and carved in the back. Whole lamp is mounted as solid one(1) piece, with double lights on top. This old aged carved Guan Yin shows beautiful face and hands, wearing long dress inside the robe, the bottom of the robe is pointing upwards on both side, and shows old patina, old grains and infusions in the stone and some surface scratches in the middle section in front around her hands, the condition is original good working condition. The shade is Chinese style brocade off white silk shade with silk tassels.

Persian Heriz hand knotted wool carpet, room size 9' x 12 1/2' Ca. 1950's, beautiful reddish geometric design in the center bordered by dark blue background, typical Heriz design, the condition is good, nice soft wool touch on the surface and very clean and in good condition.

Pair French Directoire style carved Mahogany Armchairs, Ca. mid 1800's, 36" high and 18" wide-back, 23" wide-front, 17 1/2" high-seat height, newly upholstered with greenish gold silk fabric and reed arm rest to the square block of interesting carved design. The frame is in very strong, heavy and solid and upholstery work is new. These chairs will go together very well with #1386068 Sheraton sofa in the very elegant traditional living room setting.

Tibetan Himalayan Monastery Red Polychrome Lacquered Trunk, Ca. 1900, with raised design of flying Dragon within scalloped cartouche on top of the Gesso and cloth backing on wood, borders are decorated low relief Chinese Character on Polychrome Gesso "Long Life", all original work and finish, 20" high, 35" wide 15" deep, wrapped with Brass around corners, hinges and lock compartment in front. Decorated with Buddhist symbols on the side and no decoration in the back. Top shows wears, paint on top of the cloth and Gesso glued on wood base material, shows wears from many years usage in the Monasteries. No major structure damages.

Tibetan Himalayan Heavy large carved wood Manuscript/script Cover, some of the gold and Polychrome finish still remain between low relief carved design, 27 1/2" long, 10 1/2" high, 1 1/2" thick, weight is heavy and one(1) large size of wood panel was used. One end is carved with polychrome and gold finish, and the other end is not carved. There are some yak butter stains on wood, and rounded corners with age. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.

Twelve(12) Tiffany retailed English Mintons Porcelain Dinner Plates, Ca. 1912-1950, 10 1/4" diameter, Burgundy wine color with encrusted raised Gold border and pale Lemon color wide rim. Marked "Mintons Tiffany & Co. New York, Made in England" on the bottom with raised purple color glove. The condition is good.

12 German Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Plates, beautiful rich bright Powder Blue and encrusted raised Gold border, ca. 1908 - 1920, 10 3/4" diameter, almost 11" wide, with encrusted raised gold border rim. mark with encrusted gold "Rosenthal, Selb-Bavaria" within the "Crown" design inside shaped background area, numbered in gold "5400, 103", rim of the bottom also gilded. The condition is good.

Stunning Chinese carved double Dragon Mother of Pearl Shell table display Plaque, Ca. 18th century, 8" high, 8 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high/deep, with beautifully detailed 3 dimensional carving, double Dragon chasing "Happiness" Chinese Character in the center, the face, eye balls, claws and scales are delicately detailed and painstakingly carved. The backside is plain, somewhat rough less polished than front and light purplish natural colors in upper area areas, and the carved bottom area is thicker than top thin area. The condition is good, no damages or any kind of restorations.

German "Berlin" 12 Porcelain dinner Plates and one(1) matching charger, total 13 pieces, PLATE-9 1/2" diameter, 1 1/4" high, CHARGER-12 1/2" diameter, 1 3/4" high, with molded basket weave raised design wide rim. Crispy white Porcelain plates are all decorated with hand painted with different flowers, large floral design in the center surrounded with flowers outside the deep center area. Underglaze blue "Berlin" scepter mark plus impressed mark with different numbers on the bottom. The condition is very good, no damage or restoration. This set is a beautiful fine quality art work.