All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1127622
Large Qing dynasty scrolled painting on paper depicting the Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, also known as the Medicine Buddha or the Buddha of Healing, seated in the lotus position on a lotus throne holding a pearl in the left hand and making a mudra with the right hand. His robe is decorated with four-clawed dragons...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1127752 (stock #1017)
A truly monumental early 20th c. Chinese silver bracelet, this is simply breath-taking both in proportions as well as in the craftsmanship it displays. Executed in cobalt and sea blue, as well as purple and green enamel infinity knots, bats, stylized clouds and "Shu" characters adorn the filigree frame. Yet the piece de resistance is the carved and pierced jade insert in the central link. I believe this might be mutton fat jade and it shows the Ho Ho or Heavenly Twins...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1127783 (stock #glyphnecklac)
This is a Los Castillo early masterpiece with a Glyph link that is one inch wide. The necklace is 15.25in. long and weighs a heavy 85 grams. It is constructed with rivets which shows it's strength. It is correctly hallmarked three times on the necklace as shown. This link is beautifully repoussaged and touched with beading on its triple swirl. Really a show stopper and very rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1127792 (stock #3981)
A finely and rare underglazed blue and red with nice globular shaped, decorated with vividly three Phoenix among blue clouds. Qing dynasty 18th century Kangxi period. Condition is excellent except the lid is missing. High: 12cm and Wide maximum: 12cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1127983 (stock #lcbroochcaro)
This is an incredibly rare Los Castillo early brooch numbered 169. The azurmalachite is 5/8th's inch long and the entire length of the pin is 3 inches. The width is 2inches. Properly hallmarked as shown and in perfect condition with a weight of 20.3 grams. This brooch is a show stopper. The side view picture shows the depth of the repousse. FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1128002 (stock #lot959)
Description:

A Longquan Lotus-Petal Bowl was well shaped and was in nice lake-green tint.
Obvious incursions were found around the mouth rim under 20x magnify glass.

Date:S. Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.

Width:9cm, Height:5.8cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1128003 (stock #3983)
An original color of polychrome dish with red, green and yellow over glaze enamel large dish, decorated with flowers. Kangxi period circa 1662-1722 found in Moluccas Island. Condition with minor chips and two hairlines, otherwise is good condition. Diameter: 33cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1900 item #1128098 (stock #BA816)
The 1852 publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's, UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, caused an international sensation which prompted many potters in Great Britain to produce a plethora of objects depicting various scenes and sentiments from the novel.

One of the most distinctive pieces to be produced came from the Staffordshire pottery of Ridgway and Abingdon, and in time, came to be referred to as 'the slavery relief jug'.

The jug displays two very compelling scenes from the novel: the dreadful slave aucti...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1128099 (stock #ANR3080)
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A Meiji scene of samurai preparing for battle, a noble women looking on with apprehension as a courier brings word from the battlefield. The lord fixes the knot on his helmet, preparing to rush into the fray. The scene is performed in pigment on silk, and we have had it completely re-mounted with a black frame reflecting the original style with sturdy cloth backing...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1128307 (stock #lot960)
Description:

A Longquan table screen was preserved in perfect condition.
It was heavily potted and shaped in good size and was decorated on one side with imprint of poems with real scholar taste.
Whitish incursions had happened to the glaze when body clay was revealed at the feet with applied darken brownish layers.

Date: Ming Dynasty. 15th/16th century.

Height: 14.7cm, Width: 12.3cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1920 item #1128327 (stock #6674)
A Royal Dux Woman on Waterfall 440 porcelain figure from the 1912 era with superb detail. This beautifully modeled 15-3/4" Bohemian porcelain figurine depicts a nude woman perched on rocks over a waterfall. This figure has a matte grey glaze with gold highlights. It is replete with much bocage including branches; her face is attractive and finely painted. It has the orange Royal Dux applied triangle mark with an impressed 440 pattern number along with a painted 35 and it dates to the 1910 era...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1128529 (stock #3986)
A finely Southern Song dynasty octagonal vase, covered overall with creamy ivory white glaze with unglazed base. Condition is perfect, with no any chips, no crack and free from any restoration. Fujian ware Huthian kiln. Height: 17cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1128603 (stock #4503)
A front Mandarin square dating from the second half of the 19th century. An insignia for an imperial censor, showing the white mythical beast "xiezahi" or "xiezhi" with its dragon head and single horn. Standing on a rock above deep water, the ground with auspicious emblems. Made of silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details. The background was probably covered by peacock feathers, rarely survived to the present days. Sewn together and lined with blue silk...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1128639 (stock #ZTC385)
Originally intended for a child's protection, this traditional Chinese silver lock necklace makes a very nice display piece and/or can be worn by an adult. The chain is 16 inches long and easily unhooks from either side. The "lock" is 2.5 inches wide x 1.25 inches high and 1 inch deep.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1129005
Vintage amethyst and 970 sterling silver necklace set designed and signed c.1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Necklace measures 16" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Both clasps in fine working order. Both pieces fully hallmarked on reverse.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1129127
Chinese Song dynasty chrysanthemum form bowl with moulded radial grooves emanating from a circular center. The bowl is covered overall with an unusual glaze (possibly qingbai or celadon with significant burial adhesions) that stops well above the unglazed knife cut low foot. 4” diameter x 1 ½” high. Very good overall condition. The tiny areas at the rim where the glaze does not cover the body could be from the original production...