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Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 19" diameter

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Three bottles total available for purchase. Please note the w...

"High Sierra Pass", oil on canvas, signed by Jack Wilkinson Smith (1873 - 1949) lower right. Dimensions: 21" x 29.5". J W Smith is renowned for his colorful High Sierra mountain views, missions, and marine paintings, and is considered one of California's most important painters. Born in New Jersey, Smith, who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, was a sketch artist for The Cincinnati Enquirer when he sketched his world famous front line scenes from the Spanish-American War. J W Smith ...

Bring fine beauty into your home with this large (21” high 62 lbs) striking polychrome patinated bronze sculpture titled “Yessenia“, signed Victor Gutierrez ’89 (see photos). Victor Gutierrez of Mexico City is an internationally renowned master of bronze sculpture. He is the third generation of a family of sculptors, who have produced major monuments throughout Mexico, Europe and the United States. Gutierrez recently completed a monument in Brussels. Known for his unique artistic abil...

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique signed Japanese sake bottle. This fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. For your convenience the bottle has a furniture friendly felt bottom added.

Bring Nature's beauty and wisdom, good luck and prosperity, as well as the classic artisanship of the Japanese Meiji Period into your home with this fine silk painting of Cranes in their habitat. Includes original Japanese period frame. Cranes are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 21" X 18" with frame, 12" X 9" without.

Pair of beautifully crafted and skillfully chased 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Dragon Candelabras. Please note: This pair of candelabras can be purchased as a set with the matching dragon motif bronze and Sevres porcelain clock - item # 2072. Dimensions: h. 7" X 9" l. X 6" w. each. Circa 1893.

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay ...

Large (5 ½’ tall) fine detailed Japanese lacquer and gold leaf gilt carved wood antique Butsudan (Buddhist Altar). This Butsudan displays combined Buddhist and Shinto aspects. In Japanese altar making, each step is performed by a separate craftsman, cutting the wood, shaping the wood, lacquering, gilding, painting and assembly. Numerous individuals have worked to show the highest quality work for this outstanding altar. Ordered new today, this would be over twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000). ...

Large, rare, grand, and imposing, deeply carved Continental walnut griffin throne chair. This is truly a special one of a kind exquisite piece that demonstrates unique uncommon craftsmanship and artistry. Note the ingenious way the Master craftsman designed and executed the Griffin’s front foot becomes the front foot of the chair and the Griffin back foot becomes the back foot of the chair on each side of the chair (see photo side view). The deep concise intricate pierced carving includes ...

Attractive Hamilton Emerson men's wrist watch, featuring 17 jewel movement, 10K Gold filled case, grade 980, serial #G408962. Case is signed Hamilton Watch Company Landcaster, Pennsylvania Wadsworth 10 Karat Gold Filled, Pend't Pat'd 5-3-27 H574568. New leather wristband. Fine Art Deco curved profile. This fine piece was made circa 1946. Excellent condition. Runs great. length 35mm. lug to lug. w. 25.4mm.

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

Enhance any room with these two grand large (over five feet high) masterfully carved English walnut hall chairs. Circa 1800-1900. 66" h. X 32" w. X 38" d. each.

Beautifully carved large (over 6 feet long) walnut Spanish renaissance style side table with three drawers. Circa 1800-1900. 30" h. X 82" l. X 28" d.

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 7/8" X 2 3/4". This tsuba comes with a handmade Kiriwood display box with upholstered cushion bed and custom made upholstered blade shape position centering nub to maximize the display and safety of your fine tsuba (see photo).

This large, fine grained beautiful premium birdseye maple wood humidor, lined in superlative cedar includes humidifier and features two large deep tiers, the top one removable. Superlative condition (see photos). Dimensions: 16" wide X 11" deep X 8" tall.

Art deco style Hamilton 14 karat gold filled wrist watch with 17 jewel movement. This fine rare piece is hallmarked 14K Gold and stamped Hamilton W Co. with case serial number S356896 on the inside of the back of the case. The model 980 movement is hallmarked Hamilton U.S.A. engraved 17 jewels with serial number G137204. Gold toned face. Circa 1940s. Runs great - keeps good time. Includes new brown leather band. Dimensions: 22mm wide. 38 mm long.