Chinese Eastern Wei - Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Armoured Rider with Oxford TL Test
This fine and rare pottery model of a horse & rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents...
Very rare and tall fetish figure. H. 50 cm. Very good condition with normal age wear and nice patina. First half 20th century. Provenance: Jean-Marc Desaive.
Igbo Maiden mask ‘Agbogho Mmwo’. H. 42 cm. Old repair to the headdress.
Provenance: Private collection Berlin, Koller Auktion 2011 , Private collection Zürich.
Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Xian (Published)
This exceptionally large and rare bronze xian (steamer) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and actually comprises three separate vessels that combine to form the xian. The middle section sits within the lower section, and on top sits the upper section, the part that has the grill in its base to allow steam to enter the vessel. Each section is decorated with raised bands and a pair of taotie ring handles...
This 14Kt white gold estate ring is centered by 2.09Ct (7.5 X 6.5 millimeter) cushion cut tanzanite. The center stone is encircled by six brilliant cut diamonds, and eight tapered diamond banquettes. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.
A Polichinelle was very popular in France until after the end of 19th. century and it was the most used symbol on publicity poster or Department Store and luxury Doll Store catalogs in Paris !!
They was to find in different sizes and styles but always wearing very lavish and special .......
This 16,5 " ( 42 cm ) total size beautiful Polichinelle is in generally excellent and all original condition from 19th...
A cascade of flora drapes from the neck of this gorgeous piece by Seifu Yohei IV. It is 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in perfect condition. Quite large for a work by Seifu, it is marked on the base with an incised signature.
Seifū Yohei IV (Seizan: 1872-1946) was born the second son of Seifū Yohei III (1851-1914). He studied literati-style painting under Tanomura Shōsai (1845-1909), a son of Tanomura Chokunyū, in Osaka for three years...
Pair of incredible enameled porcelain vases, depicting floral & phoenix decoration on yellow background. Size: Each vase has a height of 9 3/4 inches. Condition
Report: Excellent condition.
Adult style 18" ( 46 cm ) French composition and wooden body bisque Lady original costumed as " Pierrette " , has generally all excellent condition and wearing most beautiful antique silk costume !!
Lovely bisque head in all perfect condition.... free of damage , chip , hairline or repair ..... has very good quality of bisque with beautiful blue glass sleep eyes superbly long mohair lashes. Brush-stroked and feathered brows and has small open mouth with fine accented lips ...
A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see photos). The grooved strap handle is typical of Song items .
Period: Song: 10th-13th Century
Size: Height = 21.2 cm (8-3/4 inches)
Condition: Tiny firing separation at the base of the spout (not a crack).
From Kashmir, this copper kashkul, or beggar's bowl, is enameled with two shades of blue and white, is incised along the edges with scrolling designs and the entire copper areas are gilded. The body of the bowl has heavy repousse designs, with enamel in the recessed areas. The two ends of the bowl are decorated with the heads of serpents, their bodies partially wrapped around the bowl. The two heads and rings are brass, with blue enamel decoration...
Margot Van Voorhies worked with enamel of the most unusual beautiful color and design. Her work is compiled in the book THE ART OF MEXICAN ENAMELWORK by Pennny C. Morrill. This one is named Noble 5404. It is so incredible with a primary green with glowing mixed colors sparking in all directions. These enamels being of vintage age pre 1970 are mostly found with loss. However this bracelet is totally without loss and original...
A rare English George III pear form fruitwood tea caddy. 18th century. Size: 8.75 inches height. x 4.5 inches diameter. Retaining wooden stem, original brass hinge, scalloped metal key escutcheon (lock not working) and remnants of foil lining. Condition is very good, with two drying age cracks in the lid which have been filled at some point in the past. Lovely patina. Original Georgian fruit-form tea caddies are scarce to find.
Very beautiful and rare to find 22" ( 56 cm) French Poupee wood framed dressing table with
attached mirror under a fine curtain top which are lavishly falls at each side to the bottom.
The toilette table is covered with faded light pink cotton which included a print of tiny rose buds , edged with pink silk cording and accented with embroidered lace draps. Ruffles and mirror frame overlay...
This Antonio Pineda is bragging 13 amethyst bars and 7.25in. of wearable length displaying a stunning presence. The bracelet is 1.25in. tall and has a weight of 121 grams of heft. This Antonio Pineda is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION. What remarkable condition to find all of these specialty cut stones all being without damage. I am always available for questions. Please inquire to the provenance of this bracelet.
This thick, iconic Spratling design was handmade & signed in the early 1940's. The bracelet measures 3/4" high with an interior wearable length of 6 1/2" & weighs a hefty 87 grams. Excellent condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. The bracelet is sometimes referred to as the XO design. Phyllis Goddard's excellent website spratlingsilver.com states the design "comes from the Nutall Codex which depicts Mixtec history". Pictured on p...
A 18th century Dutch painting school of Jan Vermeer of an interior scene Picturing a woman at work in a traditional 17th century kitchen. Oil on oak panel signed lower right P.V. Ameyden beautifully painted framed in a gilt decorative frame. Measuring approx. 12.5 in. by 14.5 in. framed size 16.5 x 18.5 inches. A fine decorative painting would be a nice addition to any collection.
This is an early Antonio Pineda 17in. long and 93 grams heavy fabulous vintage Mexican 970 silver necklace. It is .75in. wide and displays a wave swirl design that is built with depth and dimension in heavy repousse. His works are presently seen on the SILVER SEDUCTION museum tour. Known for his designs this one is seldom seen and is really a knock out on. Really lovely, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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