Frederick J. Wilder (American, 1893-1977) - Autumn, Woodstock, Vermont. Oil on linen. Size: 16 inches X 20 inches. Frederick Wilder was born in Woodstock, Vermont, the son of the innkeeper and artist, Arthur B. Wilder, who was the long-time manager of the old Woodstock Inn. Frederick graduated from Harvard College and its graduate architectural school. He is known for his watercolor and oil landscapes, both around the Woodstock area and along the coast of Maine...
Japanese vintage Taisho to Showa period black formal silk child's kimono hand dyed and painted with a horizontal scene illustrating the story of the children’s folk hero Kintoki (also known as Kintaro, or the “Golden Boy”) refereeing a sumo wrestling match between a rabbit and a monkey all set against a celadon background permeated with auspicious symbols...
This exquisite vintage sterling silver & amethyst Art Deco necklace was designed circa 1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The necklace measures 16 1/4" long X 1 1/8" wide and weighs 102 grams. The necklace features chevron shaped links and is centered with a 1" X 3/4" bezel set amethyst gemstone. The stone is accented with a silver scroll design on either side. Both the silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the clasp FD SILVER MEXICO...
Pair of fascinating and well modeled Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period soft-paste creamy white crackle glazed porcelain zodiac figures depicting a monkey and dog, both dressed in clothing and wearing boots, seated on high backed armchairs. The monkey holds a peach in one hand. Custom wood stands. 18th century. Each measures about 7” high (excluding stands). The figures have old repairs and recent fine quality restorations and are very stable...
We have a very special William Spratling early casa belles and amethyst necklace. Properly hallmarked as shown and 18 in. long. It has a height of 1.25in. and displays a strong presence. This is a rare piece of old Mexican silver and it is very difficult to find one with the proper number of 3 casa belles in between the amethyst that conforms to William Spratlings standards of this design. These hand made casa belles are extremely difficult to reproduce...
a wonderful ghurra with two small protectors carved in the pole supporting the house on top;.
Very old black patina H 27 cm, Wide 10 cm, Thickness5 cm
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A very rare Jianyang temmoko bowl was in unique firing effects.
Perfect condition.
Width: 12.3cm.
Date: Song Dynasty, 12th Century.
A custom-made cotton box is included.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, ebony and leather rope necklace
Mid 20th century
Pendant - 5 5/8" x 2 1/2"
Neck chain 24" long and adjustable
Weight - 26 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949) - Deep Snow. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left and dated 1922. Canvas size: 22 inches x 18 inches. Deep snow is virtually obscuring the split rail fence in this dramatic Vermont winter landscape painting. Deep blue shadows fill a narrow ravine, while the dark green outlines of solitary evergreens provide a stark contrast to the blanket of white. Arthur Wilder is perhaps best known as a painter of snow...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Farm in Autumn. Oil on linen canvas. Circa 1960's. Painting size: 24 inches X 30 inches. Signed by the artist in lower left. A striking example of Thomas Curtin's landscape painting - a northern Vermont farm and barns nestled in the hills of the Green Mountains during the peak of the fall foliage season...
A fine churning rod showing a sitting protector with the hands joined, obvious signs of use age is estimated around mid 20th,H 24 cm , presented on an iron stand
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Wonderful, rare 950 silver cuff with 2 intricately carved citrines by Roberto or Haroldo Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style that they created. These Brazilian brothers were particularly known for their use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted. These stones pop on the Modernist, industrial design of the base of the bracelet and fit perfectly into the opening of the two squares. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional ...
Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.
Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form. These e...
Chinese late Qing dynasty to early Republic period Album of Beijing Customs from the Zhou Peichun Studios (also referred to as Chou Pai Chuen and Chou P’ei-ch’un) consisting of seventeen leaves of ink and gouache color on pith paper export paintings. Each painting illustrates five to seven Beijing shop signs, each with an accompanying Chinese description. Each leaf holds a red Zhou Peichun seal. The individual paintings are thread bound on the right side. Accompanying the paintings is a ...
Very beautiful romantic look Bebe silk costume with hand embroidery lace bonnet , one of a kind which would fit perfect for your French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm )
Most hand sewn one of a kind silk dress of pretty pale pink silk and lace strips with lace ruffled collar at upper part of front and back . Ornate with silk ruffled trim and nice creamy silk bow at both sides .
The dress has long puff sleeves with lace ruffled wrist and a gorgeous sk...
A tinned copper tea pot with etched decoration of birds among tendrils, Persian or Central Asian. The lid with brass knob. Condition: tin plating worn, some tiny dents. Dimension: 16.5 cm high, 22 cm long.
A miniature neolithic pottery jar with fishnet pattern and outlined in black separated by fields of X patterns. Attached to the rim are two lug handles.
Age:Hongshan Culture, 2nd half to 3rd millennium BC. Size: H. 9cm. Rim Radius 9cm.
Condition: No repairs. Few chips from age.