A signed Margot de Taxco design 5316 is the Cornflower which is one of Margot Van Voorhies Carr's most adored works of art. The brooch is very rare and it is in perfect original condition with a removable slide bar that goes over the pin and hangs on the ring between the flowers.The necklace can be worn with or without the drop. There is a rich grape color to the amethyst and it is of a higher quality of stone than is normally seen in Mexican silver. The necklace has a wearable length of 16 in...

She needs a little help and love ,

then this nice French bisque poupee comes from a attic at the south side of France and she must still wait there so many years until it was found again !!

Perhaps you are the right person which will wakes up it again .

14" ( 35 cm ) she comes in un-cleaned condition and so as we got her, nice bisque shoulder head with beautiful blue inset glass eyes and very fine painting at her pale bisque.

It is on early fashion with un pierced flat ears ........

A rare attic found from a house of south-side at France ,

pretty all wooden French poupee body by " Alexis Herbillon / Paris " ..... circa 1868......

Breathtaking large bisque Poupee by Gaultier ..... circa 1870 ..... with very pretty quality of bisque and painting accented by gorgeous very deep blue eyes and dramatic painting of eyeliner and lashes.

28" ( 72 cm ) poupee with best quality of bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate .

She has wonderful deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and thick dark eyeliner.

Finest painted curly lashes and arched feathered brows ...

Spectacular & rare this vintage 940 sterling silver chrysocolla bracelet was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). One of Aguilar's best designs the bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide at the front tapering to 1" w. at the back. Interior circumference is 6 3/4" when bracelet is closed. 81 grams, 2.09 oz. Each of the 9 stones are bezel set and framed by twisted silver columns tipped with silver balls. All stones are in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks...

A beautiful masterfully drawn Standing Female Nude French c.1800. Drawing on blue gray hand made paper some age discoloration. Image 20"L x 12.5"W matted and framed in a quality gold frame overall 28" L x 21" W.

Absolute wonderful French BeBe Winter costume presentation in box..... perfect for French or German doll about circa 12" ( 32 cm )

Possible to complete one of your favorite doll´s with a beautiful silk dress with bonnet , a second pretty three dress with jacket and matching bonnet , a pretty Muff and a pair of wonderful Ice Skates...

Rare large size Franz Schmidt & Co character doll ....Germany circa 1910 .... with wonderful childlike face modeling and expression of very good quality of bisque and painting !

Perfect condition ....free of damage , hairline , chip or repair . Only a very small color abrasion on the cheek...very small and not disturbing.

27" ( 69 cm ) pretty doll has pretty bisque socket head with large well working brown glass sleep eyes , painted lahes and rare pierced nostrils...

Rare 24,5" ( 62 cm ) grand size bisque character doll by Kammer and Reinhardt with superb artisty of modeling and wearing fine three piece suit .

All perfect condition with solid domed bisque socket head , very good quality of bisque and painting , well working brown sleep glass eyes with mohair lashes and painted lower lashes.

Open mouth with row of teeth and funny dimpled chin.

Free of hairline , damage , chip or repair...

A superb sterling bead necklace with 11 graduated coral pendants by Frank Patania Sr. The tear drop shaped saw tooth bezel set corals are a deep vibrant red and the shape of the silver pendants flow in one direction. The necklace measures 16 1/4" end to end and the pendants go from 1" to the largest in the center of 1 1/2" wide. The necklace, including the stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M...

Very beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier ,

has lovely delicate bisque with wonderful large eyes , gorgeous original blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure over cork pate ,

sturdy original body and wearing fantastic with her original silk couture costume and " jewel " accessories.

She is 14,5" ( 37 cm ) with pretty and pale bisque quality swivel head on kid-edged shoulder plate .

Superb blue enamel inset eyes with painted lashes and fine feathered brows .

Accented nostri...

A pair of superb Tokkuri by Raku Kichizaemon enclosed in the original signed wooden box, each stamped on the base, each unique with one in dark Raku glaze, the other swiped with ash leaving large areas of raw clay exposed. Each one is 16 cm (6 inches) tall and in fine condition. These are by the Kichizaemon X, according to the book Sado Bijutsu Teccho, it is the earliest of his four known stamps...

Collected in 1944, this dance rattle (known as a vivang), comprised of nut pods (pangium edule), woven fiber and twine, is used in traditional dance ceremonies in the Malakula Islands of Vanuatu, formerly known as New Hebrides. The collection tag is still attached to the rattle, and gives the date and location where it was acquired...

Qing Dynasty inside painted glass snuff bottle with pink hues and depicting a song bird sitting on a flowering chrysanthemum and scene on other side with rock, vases and tea pot. No visible damage. Lid/stopper not included. 2.5 inches tall...see other snuff bottles in collection.

This great pair of antique inspired 18Kt white gold, sapphire and diamond hanging earrings with screw backs is from the 1960-s...

China, Ming Period, blue porcelain brush washer, with a rounded body, in a deep blue hue, with detail in raised relief at the rim. Size; Diameter of this item is 3 1/4 inches and Height of 1 3/4 in, condition is consistent with age.

Striking and rare this sterling silver & gold bracelet was designed & signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cuff is 1 3/4" wide in the front tapering to 1 1/4 at the back. Interior measures 4 1/2" end to end with a 1 1/2" opening. Weight- 80 grams, 2.8oz. Beautifully constructed of sterling with 6 applied gold dots and a thick raised silver band across the middle. Exquisite vintage condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Some tarnish present o...

Watercolor painting of stone statues at Easter Island by Robert W. Daley member American Water Color Society. Daley became director of the Civic light Opera Company. He also enjoyed painting set designs and went on to create important murals throughout the western states. In 1952 at thirty years of age Robert headed for N Y C and built an art career as a watercolorist and mural painter. He was active and successful in winning top awards for his art including American Watercolor Society, American...

Beautiful color, hand carved Chinese natural green Hetian jade necklace. Dimension: each bead has diameter of 7*48 (mm) or 0.28 inches and total length of 19 inches with total weight of 0.09 lbs/34 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade i...

Very nice German Pull Toy 8,5" x 10,5" ( 22 x 27 cm ) ...

for the French market circa 1900/ 10

little girl on donkey , so nice and in all perfect condition.

On metal base with four wheels supports a very pretty paper mache donkey with inset glass eyes and legs with modeled hooves.

He has long donkey ears and lovely face expression.

A nice little German bisque head doll seated on his back ...she has a lovely face and good quality of bisque head.

Brown glass eyes with long pain...

Very pretty all original German all bisque Mignonette for French market

in original costume and bonnet...... 5,5" ( 14 cm )

round faced little child with plump cheeks , blue glass inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and brush stroked brows .

Accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line.

Blonde mohair wig..... On bisque torso with kid-edged neckline , peg jointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows

and legs with painted white stocking with blue rim and painted h...

Parisian Girl by Roger Etienne (1922s - 1980s) Etienne was born in Paris in 1922 and as far as I know is still living in Southern California. He is a well listed and popular French impressionist who worked in a variety of media, oil, gouache, pastel and or charcoal, some of his paintings are a collage with pieces of French newspaper incorporated in them. He painted landscapes, pictures of wide eyed children, nudes, and clowns. The Internet has revealed that he may have worked at Pablo Picasso'...

A fine mint-in-box condition Canada 1989 so-called Double Dollar Prestige Proof set complete with plastic box, book-style case and certificate of contents. The 6-1/2 x 4-3/4" box is of black plastic, the frosted proof coins are held in a sealed frosted plastic case with clear coin cutouts for viewing (front and back) which is mounted book-style in a black leatherette case with a satin liner which holds the specifications information sheet. The dollar is the Mackenzie River Exploration issue (i...

Most amazing ever Italian 800 silver charm bracelet in the style of Peruzzi with huge Etruscan fob charms. I could never exaggerate the “wow” factor that this piece possesses. Bezel set chrysoprase, coral, sodalite and what I believe to be carnelian adorn the charms while the links of the chain have small coral cabochons as well. The bracelet measures 7 1/2″ long (wearable; actual length is approx. 8 1/8″) with its width at the chain being 15/16″. The biggest fob is 1 3/...

Very beautiful factory all original French all bisque Mignonette in generally excellent condition with pretty original costume !

Very beautiful 5" ( 13 cm ) French type all bisque Darling has cute round-faced swivel head with large brown glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and single stroke brows.

Fine accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line. She has a pretty curled blonde mohair wig with red silk ribbon decoration.

With slender bisque torso, kid edged...

Very nice and rare to find all original SFBJ lady doll ... model 238 ...,wearing very pretty with original costume !

It is a great little Lady by SFBJ 19" ( 48 cm ) with French composition and wooden ball jointed Lady body with original body finish , shapely torso and elongated limps.

Here bisque socket head is from very fine bisque quality and painting with charming expression and a little smile on her open mouth.

She has small brown glass inset eyes with fine painted lashes and arched...

26" ( 66 cm ) Grand size very elegant French bisque lady with fondly face expression and a hint of smile at her mouth.

She is wearing very lovely with her original couture two piece muslin gown , ivory silk bonnet , rich under garment and socks.

Here pretty bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulder plate ...... is from best pale quality of bisque and painting with very gentle face expression.

She has wonderful blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lash...

When anyone looks at this classic 18Kt yellow gold broach, there is no mistake recognizing it as an original Tiffany and Company design. The sea anemone pin was created in the 1970’s, and presently it is not listed as available on the Tiffany web site. The diameter of the broach is 1 ½ “and it is made of solid 18Kt gold, which makes it quite substantial. The double pin makes the broach sit well on any piece of clothing.

Original painting Seven Angels tempera and oil on embossed gold paper. By Carlo Facchinetti Italian (1870-1951). Signed and titled with artists address in Florence Italy on verso. image 7" in diameter. Presented in an Italian carved 24k gold leafed frame.

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Margot de Taxco sterling silver necklace comprised of “hibiscus” links, this is the wider, more impressive version of the specific design. Beautifully worked repousse underscored with hand-chasing and beading combine here with warm patina in a wonderful example of Margot’s “naturalistic” creations. The matching bracelet is also available and the two pieces look stunning together as you can see in one of the photos. Measuring a wearable 17 3/4″ long (actual length is 18 1/8̸...

Mid 19th century Bohemian pair of ruby stained jars with a grape and vine motif. This attractive antique pair are in in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a few very small touches of wear to the red on one stopper and on the upper rim. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. star...

A scarce Crown Devon England pink Chinoiserie lamp from the 1920s. This ceramic table lamp is in the Chinoiserie style in an attractive mottled pink with hand painted gold decoration. This English earthenware 12-1/2" tall lamp (body) resembles a covered jar. It sits on an ornate patterned gilt brass base and it has a double S style horizontal twin light socket set with pull-chains. It stands a total height of 25" and it has been rewired. The base is fastened tightly to the porcelain and we w...

An ominous row of black crows in silhouette cry in unison from the stormy insides of this gassaku bowl made by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV and decorated by Kikuchi Hobun, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Color has infused the glaze, evidence of age and use and lending to the malefic atmosphere. It is 20.5 cm (8 inches) diameter and in fine condition, stamped on the base Rokubei and signed on the side Hobun.
Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920) was first born son of Rokubei III, and took o...

Most beautiful all original antique French Mignonette wooden Theater ...... " Theátre des FOLIES - BERGERE " ......Paris around 1870-80

A very rare to find original antique small Theater of wooden box covered with pretty lithographed paper at front and both sides of the box.

Encloses some different lithographed scenes on cardboard , a nice street scene in Paris , a bed room and other .... please note all on my pictures and let me know if you need more or special pics.

The side wa...

One of the cutes little bisque girl by Steiner Figure A in most beautiful antique dress and in all perfect condition !!

This little girl will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression..... 19"( 48 cm ) it is so childlike and with best quality of pale bisque and painted socket head .

Wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading . Accented nostrils and eye corners and closed mouth with a hint of smile...

Los Castillo design 156 is a revered glyph motif in full repousse. This example is 7.25in. long and 1.25in. tall. The repousse is without damage and shows a rich texture and dimension. The weight is 72 grams heavy. For collectors this one should definitely be on the list to obtain.

Sculptural rosewood and sterling silver object c. 1951 signed by American and Taxco, Mexican artist William Spratling (1900-67). The design measures 3 1/4" tall and features 3 silver rings that move or spin around the base. Signed on the reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO hallmark used for only 1 year (1951). The piece is in beautiful condition. No chips or cracks. The grain in the wood is exceptional. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th Century Mexican Silver collection i...

Very pretty unusual and rare German mystery bisque child for the French market ,has wonderful brown complexion .... like chocolate color and not to deep black .

She is on mystery large girl about 30" ( 76 cm ) with superb and rare modeling , best quality of bisque and painting , original wig and body and fantastic original antique costuming !!

It is a doll special for the French market ..... absolute rare found and in all perfect condition.

She has bisque socket head with chocola...

Tibetan butterfly-shaped woolen under-saddle rug "Makden", made in two pieces in knotted pile. Backed with purple cotton, edged with red wool fabric and having two not pierced strap holes. Decorated with peony flowers and waves. Condition: clean, full pile only few areas with little wear, backing with a small hole. Dimension: 112 cm x 72 cm.

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant / Plaque, depicting a dragon. Dimension: 61 x 40 x 12 (mm) or 2.40 x 1.57 x 0.47 inches with total weight of 0.19 lbs/86 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade ...

Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. M...

Vintage Taxco silver by pass ring bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo, a member of the renowned family of silversmiths and designers who worked for Spratling and was a maestro at Aguilar’s Taller Borda. In 1940 Pedro opened his own workshop and is mostly known for his high quality flatware yet his jewelry, though they do not surface very often, is worth looking for. Impressive size and intricate as well as carefully executed design elevate this by pass ring to the level of miniature master...

Vintage Margot de Taxco "Hibiscus" earrings, this set represents the wider of the two versions available in this design. Carefully worked repousse enhanced with chasing and beading couple with warm patina in a pair of romantic, feminine earrings. Approx. 1 1/4" square, the set weighs 12.8 grams and is fully and appropriately hallmarked with Margot's signature as well as Eagle 16 assay mark and des no 5488. Dating in the 1950s and in excellent vintage condition. The matching necklace and bracele...

Fine early oak Welsh Dresser with scrolled top molding, banded inlay, cock beaded drawers and cabinet doors with original antique brass hardware. Presented over finely carved Queen Ann legs with slippered feet. 20" L x 68" W x 77" H Please inquire for shipping cost.

These Matl earrings dangle from 3 tiers of amethyst and turquoise. The length is 2.25in. long and 1 3/8th inches at the widest point. This pair of earrings have added post backs. The hallmark is safe and untouched. The weight is 28 grams. The necklace and bracelet shown in the pictures are available and sold separately here on my site.

A man-headed snake coils atop this incredible mid Edo period (18th century) image of Benzaiten (Saraswati) inside a mountain shaped reliquary of dark wood. Inside the gilded cave she sits on a gilded lotus base. The figure holds a variety of sacred implements in her 8 hands. Riding on the benevolent figures head is the snake seated behind a Torii-shaped Crown settled between two Buddhist jewels. The image is 8 inches (19.5 cm) tall, the mountain shaped receptacle 19 x 14 x 23 inches (48 x 35...

Exceptional early Deco Taxco silver bracelet, its two parts formed by rows of repousse semi-spheres accented with green turquoise cabochons. This is one of my favorite forms in an exuberant design that never fails to attract attention. Bracelets like this come in a variety of widths – this one is, I believe, the widest you can get with eight rows of beads that, in the front panel, are enhanced by overlaid rows of stone and smaller beads. An iconic Mexican “statement” piece it measures 7...

Connecticut landscape by Henry Hammond Ahl, signed lower right. Born in East Hartford, Connecticut, Henry Ahl was a portraitist, muralist and landscape painter whose work reflected his exposure to the Tonalist style of the Barbizon painters. He studied at the Royal Academy of Munich with Alexander Wagner and Franz Von Stuck, and in Paris with Jean Leon Gerome. He exhibited with the Munich Royal Academy. Image 25"L x 30"W. Displayed in original 24k Taos giltwood frame.

A Cizhou ceramic pillow with an ivory colored glaze which continues to a little above the base. The center of the headrest is painted fluidly with a floral spray in a brown iron pigment while a loose band of three freely incised lines encircle the flower. The base is left unglazed. Period: Song (10th Century) Size: Width = 23.5 cm (9-1/4 inches) Condition: No chips, cracks or repairs. Some loss of the glaze on both top edges.

Intricately carved hand wrought sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide. The bracelet is thick and measures 6 3/4" long interior but will most comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. Weight- 124 grams, 4.4oz. The design features hidden hinges and a slide in pin closure. Pin and safety chain are tight and secure. Signed HA TAXCO 940 and eagle #9. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Gorge...

Set of 3 hand wrought vintage sterling silver bangle bracelets designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Each bracelet measures 2 3/4" across. Stacked the 3 measure 3/4" wide. Together the 3 bracelets weigh a hefty but comfortable 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Each hallmarked with ANTONIO TAXCO crown, 925, eagle 3. Antonio designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection displayed in the Latin American wing of Los Angeles Cou...

Hand carved Chinese Hetian jade carving, depicting a skeleton. Size; Measurements are 75 x 46 x 36 (mm) or 2.95 x 1.81 x 1.42 inches, total weight is 0.16 lbs/72 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in th...

Signed with an old hallmark of Matilde Poulat's Matl the repousse is in full regalia. Very well done with fine carving leaving a true feeling of the feathered bird. This is the larger sized version being 4 1/8thin. tall and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 36.5 grams heavy. This is a must have for the Matl collector and this one is an excellent example with the larger, full tail of 3 rings. No damage or flaws, just superb.

Interesting boat-shaped water vessel with birds-like spout, standing on four feet. Made of brass with brown patina and decorated with floral motifs in relief. Similar examples of this type of kendi in the "Tropenmuseum Amsterdam". Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: 33.4 cm high, 34 cm long.

Early Velazquez repousse bracelet with a center height of 2.5 inches. The carved jade face is without chips or cracks. There is some glare in the pictures. This repousse has great dimension and is 104 grams heavy. With a length of just over 7in. long and a diameter of 2.5in. when closed it will fit most. Velazquez was known for his Mexico City repousse in the folkloric style that Matl, Matilde Poulat is also known for. A must have for collectors.

 

A globular bodied vase painted in dark reddish brown on a white slip. The main body has three large sprays of flowers. A large brown band encircles the shoulder and below the floral sprays are several thin bands - some straight and some wavy. Typical of this type. Period: Song (10th - 11th Century) Size: Height 25 cm Width 20 cm.

Sensuous florentine sterling silver lariat necklace & earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Alfredo Villasana. The necklace is comprised of braided sterling silver strands and measures 36" long end to end. Earrings measure 2 1/2" long. Necklace weight - 185 grams, 6.5oz. The pair of earrings weigh 16 grams, .6oz. The necklace has a snap closure which gives the wearer several options. Villasana apprenticed with both William Spratling & Hector Aguilar before opening his...

Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978) - Mount Mansfield Vermont in winter from Pleasant Valley. Circa 1940's. Oil on artist board. Size: 12 inches x 16 inches. Signed in the lower right. An early diminutive winter landscape of Mt. Mansfield as viewed from Pleasant Valley on the north side by this noted American impressionist. We consider this little gem to be on of Gruppe's most accomplished paintings. His use of a palette knife to accent the light on the snow along the ridge and fence ...