A pair of gold leaf, hand carved, upholstered fauteuil (open armchairs).
They are early 20th century versions of French ‘Regence’ (cira 1710) armchairs.
The chairs are made of hand carved gilded wood.
Upholstered in green Fortuny silk which remains in excellent condition for its age. Working zipper on both cushion seat. Significant wear on one arm rest of each chair as shown in the photograph.
Size: 40 inch high, 30 inch wide, 22 inch deep, seat height 17 inches...
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Head and animal pieces. fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 2.5" by 2.5" for ball like bird figure.
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Head and animal pieces. fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 1-2" high
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Fine double face head . fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 1-2" high
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Head and animal pieces. fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 1-2" high
Rare coconut grater from Kandy, carved from a single piece of Jack Fruit wood, in a quirky zoomorphic style circa 19th century. L: 82cm/32in x W: 10.5cm/4.1in and x H: 30cm/11/8in.
A remarkable Fou Dog from the Kangxi Era circa 1700 blanc de chine, measuring 10.5 inches
Electrified Italian Early 20th Century Crystal & Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier Measuring 18 in. wide by 30 in. height.
Japanese Antler Netsuke and Leather Tobacco Pouch with Glass Ojime, 19th Century, Leather Pouch-4" x 3 3/8" wide, Glass Ojime-1/2" diameter, and Netsuke-1 1/4" x 1 1/8" wide, 3/4" high, carved Antler Netsuke is a shape of Tree Branch, plus Glass Ojime. Netsuke and Ojime are in good condition, the Leather Pouch shows a lot of wears but no damages.
Japanese Wooden Tonkotsu, Tobacco container, with Kiseruzutsu, Pipe Holder, and carved nut Ojime, before 1900, Tobacco box - 3 1/2", 3 1/4", 1 1/2" high, pipe holder - 8 3/4" long, 1" wide, Nut Ojime - 3/8" diameter, top of the round wooden Tobacco Container and pipe is attached to the rope, all in one piece. Pile holder is natural carved wood, natural dark brown bark shows on the back. Maker's mark on the pipe. The condition is good.
Vietnamese Figures cover the large urn, it has been turned into a beautiful stunning lamp from the 20th Century that was done probably 1950s measuring 36 inches.
Repair done to neck of the urn.
A beautiful BENJARONG (BENCHARONG) BOWL specially commissioned in China for the SIAMESE ROYALTY AND NOBILITY, depicting mythological Kinaree Angels and Norasingh Figures on a black FAMILLE NOIRE background. In Thai Benjarong means 5-Colours.
Excellent condition, no hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Size: 6.75" diameter x height 3.2" (17.5 cm diameter x height 8 cm.). RARE ITEM!
Miniature amulet representing Buddha (probably Amitayus, holding the nectar of immortality on his lap), sitting cross-legged on two tigers. The presence of the two tigers is a very unusual and rare image of the Buddha. A loop, for attachment to a necklace, is on its top. Bronze, with encrusted green patina. Gandhara Civilisation, 1st to 5th century. Height: 4.1 cm. Good condition.
19th Century Chinese Thick Apple Green Jadeite Carved Belt Buckle with Dragon
The belt buckle is 0.5 inch (1.22 cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) in length. It is 77.9 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Immortal
It is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1542 gram.
It has minor rubbing of gold, casting chips and hole at the at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Edwardian Regency sterling silver box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1917. Square with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and scrolled top. Allover engine-turned wave ornament on box sides and cover top, which also has engraved garland and wreath (vacant) with pendant flowers; cover sides plain with pointille borders. Interior velvet lines. Perfect for jewelry and keepsakes. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, no. 7113, and letter R...
A sweetmeat dish consisting of 1 central hexagonal dish surrounded by 6 fan-shaped dishes. Each dish has a straight side and is decorated in the center with one of the seven gods of good fortune, shichifukujin in overglaze enamels and gold on cream colored stoneware. The central dish holds the image of the only female member of the shichifukujin: Benzaiten.
The central dish is signed on the back Gyokuzan in a red and gold cartouche...
Large painting of the Taj Mahal with reflections.
Estimated to be mid 19th century.
Painted on bone. 12.5x8.5 cm.
Pencil inscriptions on rev34/3.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.