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Galerie Hafner
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A Chinese statue of a maiden holding a lotus flower and a fan, carved from celadon jade, fixed on a matching wooden base. Condition: fine, only lotus flower with few tiny rim frits. Dimension with wood stand: c. 22.3 cm high.
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One of Margot de Taxco's very best and most loved designs numbered 5184. Margot Van Voorhies opened her taller after her divorce from Don Antonio Castillo and ownership of the successful Los Castillo taller. Margot was known for her innovations to the jewels she created for being multi purpose as is with this necklace. It breaks down into 2 brooches, a bracelet and an extension to wear higher to the neck or longer with varied necklines...
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This signed William Spratling X&O design pairs with the X&O necklace also listed on my site. The height is 1in. and the length is 7in. with a wearable of 6.5in. Surprisingly the bracelet is very heavy and each link is an outstanding 1/4in. thick. Hallmarks date to approximately 1942 and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. The weight is staggering 102 grams. Simply superb. .
E & M Perez
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Measuring approximately 5' x 3", this finely carved and reticulated coconut bank is one of the finest we have ever seen, with the entire surface filled with carving and openwork. There are three oval cartouches with a complex scene of people, animals, items of the era, and foliate designs. In addition, all other areas have similar carvings with textured surface in background areas. They eyes are shell, mother of pearl...
A great little 18Kt white gold openwork diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a smaller single cut diamond. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.22Ct. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and can easily be sized.
A 0.45 Ct oval old-mind diamond centers this early engagement ring, and the center stone is flanked on either side by three old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and it can easily be sized.
The center stone in this 18Kt white gold Art Deco style engagement ring is a 0.67Ct brilliant cut diamond that has J color and VVS2 clarity. The setting is further enhanced by 44 small diamonds spread out throughout the entire openwork setting. The total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
This is a very personable 14Kt yellow gold sitting teddy bear pendant/charm that measures 7/8” high including the bail and 5/8” wide. Can be worn as a pendant on a chain or added to a charm bracelet.
This vintage 1920-s 20 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx ring is centered by a diamond. The setting is 14Kt white gold filigree. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
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We have today a Los Castillo vintage Mexican silver pectoral designed by Margot Van Voorhies. It bears the old linear hallmarks adding value as shown. It is a stand out pectoral that lays beautifully. There is a 17in. wearable length and has a drop 5 inches across and a 2.5 inch height. Hand made using the repousse technique with a quality weight of 124 grams. This is one of the finest examples from the Mexican Silver Renaissance...
The Kura
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Vivid florals patterns decorate and pierce the surface of this exquisite bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei VI. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern wooden box.
The Kiyomizu family potters managed one of the most productive workshops in Kyoto’s Gojozaka district throughout the second half of the Edo period. From the Meiji they began producing tableware for export and special pieces for government-sponsored exhibitions under Rokubei IV...
The Kiyomizu family potters managed one of the most productive workshops in Kyoto’s Gojozaka district throughout the second half of the Edo period. From the Meiji they began producing tableware for export and special pieces for government-sponsored exhibitions under Rokubei IV...
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Margot de Taxco designed beautiful enamel work. The properly signed as shown example presented today is one of the most vibrant of her work. I do not list many enamels due to their condition after close to 60 years of being on this planet earth. This one is museum quality and in MINT condition. The wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2.5in. tall and 3in. tall. Spectacular and rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
According to the British hallmarks this wonderfully crafted 9Kt gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring was made in Birmingham in 1975. A 6 X 4 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire tops the 11 X 9 millimeter cluster and is encircled by ten brilliant cut diamonds. The total weight of all diamonds is 020Ct while the sapphire’s weight is 0.40Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
Lovely French bisque girl 22" ( 56 cm ) by Rabery et Delphieu .... with gentle and childlike expression , has beautiful large amber brown paper weight eyes and little smile at her open mouth. Very beautiful original wig , original body and wearing with pretty childlike clothing .
Beautiful pale bisque socket head of best quality with large round amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes . Has fine painted long lashes , dark eyeliner and brush - stroked and feathered brows ...
ANDREA FATELL
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This is a big, bold, gorgeous sterling and turquoise ring by notable second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. The ring is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long and 1" wide. Weighing a very solid 22 grams, the ring is in fine original condition and the beautiful stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a treasure.
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Doris Silver has a rare story in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance of being a store that allowed walk in artists to design and manufacture their jewelry. If she thought the work was the very best she would buy the work. Many famed artists that were in between houses for work produced for Doris. This cuff is unbelievable. The fire opals are blazing while the bracelet itself is massive. 100 grams heavy with a height of 3.5in. tall...
Very cute and funny little girl attributed by Lanternier & Cie .....14,5 " ( 36 cm ) .... called " Toto " with excellent and sweet detail of sculpting well defined face expression and dimples , choice bisque and original body ......... . France circa 1910 .......
Lovely quality of bisque socket head with beautiful and cute character expression , has full cheeks , lovely blue glass inset eyes with painted lashes and painted brows ...
ANDREA FATELL
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A beautiful sterling and large center turquoise stone by Navajo Kee Joe Benally who began producing pieces in the 1950's. This bracelet was made by him during his time as a benchsmith at the Woodards Indian Shop. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide at the front middle area of the stone and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine condition and signed as shown...