Finely embossed and engraved with floral decorations. Remains of a pewter layer. H. 17 cm, D. 16 cm. This gorgeous ewer was designed without a handle, so nothing is missing. Wonderful age wear and patina. There iare two Arabic characters on the underside
The lid decorated with a scene of go players in a garden. The rest of the box with Buddhist symbols on a dark blue ground. Dimensions: 19x8,5x4,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, cracks and some old chips to the enamel. Overall in good condition.
Dark blue ground with decorations in gold and green, seberal colorful scenes with Chinese figures playing Go, making music, riding horse etc. The back of the bowl with dark blue scrolls on a lavender ground. Diameter 41,5 cm. H. 11,5 cm. Condition: very good, apart from some age cracks, wear and a chip on the back of the bowl, some pieces of enamel missing, due to the firing process. Overall in a very good condition.
Possibly the most massive ring by Antonio I have ever seen and a very strong modernist statement at the same time, this is a piece that would fit right in the best collection of Pineda jewelry. Angularity that is softened by the stone's curves and the curled wire holding itin place combine with the setting's breath-taking size to create a visually powerful ring. Currently a sz 6, it can be easily resized by a good jeweler...
Mediterranean Fishing Boats, by Charles Levier (1920-2003). Signed lower right and titled on verso. For over 40 years, Levier enjoyed an important position as an artist with countless exhibitions around the world. Image, 24"L x 30"W.
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Child's Trunk. This is possibly one of a kind, as I have never seen another like it. This is perfect for the serious Vuitton collector, a Doll and Toy collector or just anyone looking for a beautiful piece for display in their home.
From what we can determine the trunk dates from around the 1960's, but could possibly be earlier.
The trunk measures 22 inches (56 cm) long x 13 inches (33 cm) deep x 13 inches (33 cm) tall...
A fine small blue and white bowl painted with the three friends of winter consisting of the pine, bamboo and prunus rendered in varying tones of blue pigment enclosed by a double line border just below the rim and another at the bottom of the bowl. The interior is decorated with prunus spray.
Ming Dynasty Diamater = 14 cm Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restorations.
Covered with ge type green celadon to the footrim decorated with biscuit flower, glazed base. Diameter = 15.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty. Professional restorations.
Porcelain decorated with floral on the center, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 31 cm wide. CONDITION: a small chip and 3 cm hairline on the rim and a small chip on the foot .
Kendi, with rounded sides, bulbous spout and tall neck decorated outside with floral scroll and plantain leaves on the neck with metal mount, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming(1368-1398 AD) MEASUREMENT : 16 cm height, 14 cm wide. CONDITION: crackline on the body (have restored by professional) no other damages issues.
A pear-shaped bottle vase decorated with vertical panels of galloping horses jumping over waves alternated with floral panels
PERIOD : Late Ming (1566-1643) MEASUREMENTS:28 cm Height. CONDITION: professional restoration to the 0.5cm x 1.5 cm chip on the top part.
An Old group of Bodhi wooden prayer beds made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. These beads were purchased in Lhasa many years ago.
Condition: No repairs. Size: 42 cm.
Hugest ever - literally! - FarFan earrings I have seen, can you believe this set? I am stunned by the proportions, the "elaborately" naive design and execution, the beautiful stones. Definitely a pair for the female who does not shy away from attention and ... stunning! They measure 3 3/16" long by 1 15/16" wide and weigh 25.6 grams (for the set). Signed with maker's logo as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO D.F. 925" this seems to be a pre-1948 set...
Fine & Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Box (206 BC - AD 220)
This rare pottery box was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is a two-part box made from a grey pottery. The cover has been elaborately decorated by "cold-painting" a base coat of creamy-white pigment on top of which have been various coloured pigments, mainly red, white and black, but there are also traces of green and purple pigments...
Of Janus form, with faces and bird beaks on opposing sides, this large food storage vessel is from the Chambri Lakes region, near the Sepik River in New Guinea. Formed of the local clay by the women, the decoration and paint was applied by the men, in honor of ancestral beings. Utilized to store the flour of the sago palm, the vessels were also used as currency in trading with other indigenous groups. The vessel is 13 3/4" high and slightly wider, from tips of bird beaks...
Old Peruzzi, Florence combination pin/pendant necklace, this is a fabulously worked piece in the shape of a big fleur-de-lis adorned with chasing, beading and set with 6 faceted gems. Having a sage green color, the stones register in the spinel area of my gem tester and they look gorgeous against the patina of their silver frame. I have paired it with an old chain which, I believe, provides a good match in age and proportions to the pendant...
Stellar sterling silver and amethyst necklace designed & signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pendant measures 3 1/8" across. The original chain measures a total length of 20". 1940's style clasps work perfectly. Necklace weight is 139 grams, 4.09 oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips, nicks, or cracks to stones. Fully signed on the back. Pictured on p.39 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com...
Extremely rare articulated Aztec arrow pendant earrings designed and signed circa 1949-50 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Each measures 2 1/2" long. Pair weighs 06oz. or 16grams. Beautiful vintage condition. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th Century Mexican silver collection displayed in the Latin American wing at LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.