All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #1424464 (stock #40H19-3009)
"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944. Canvas size: 22 in. x 25 in. Offered in the original frame, with paper exhibition label affixed to stretcher - 'Bethel Inn Exhibition 1944.' Titled: Northern Vermont. Original condition with some craquelure. Gianni Cilfone was brought to the U.S.A. by his parents when he was only five. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied under noted painters Hugh Breckenridge and John F...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1346991 (stock #40H71-127)
Italian micro mosaic gold filled bracelet with seven oval black onyx glass links, each inlaid with a different view of classical Roman ruins, executed in finely, detailed colored glass tesserae. Age: mid 19th century. Size: 7 1/4 inches long. Each link measures approx. 1 inch x 3/4 inch...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1379186 (stock #TR974)
A great example of art nouveau enamel work is this 14Kt yellow gold pansy watch pin/pendant. The vivid violet color gradually transitions into white and from white into light brown in the center. The center is further enhanced by an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond. The pin/pendant is designed in two overlapping layers has a safety catch and a fold down bail. The height and width is 1 1/8”.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #470697 (stock #078)
Bruce Crane impressionist landscape oil on art board signed lower left Bruce Crane N.A. measuring 8x6 inches framed in a custom carved and gilt finished frame overall size 11x 9 inches. A beautiful gem of a painting by this highly regarded American impressionist painter would be a fine addition to any collection...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #491459 (stock #143)
A beautiful seascape at sunset with incredible tonality and use of light. Oil on board signed lower right and stamped on reverse all rights reserved painted by Robert wood and includes an additional painting a study of a flower. Measuring 8x10 inches framed in a one of a kind custom hand carved and gilt frame measuring overall 14x16 inches in excellent condition some roughness on the edges...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #957716
Small dish with greyish green glaze decorated with flower spray on the center. Unglazed base.. Diameter = 12.5 cm Period : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Mint condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #502827
Fantastic mid-century modern Georg Jensen Denmark sterling bracelet designed by Henning Koppel. It is featured on page 154 of the book GEROG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER by Janet Drucker. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs 138 grams. Fine original condition, signed as shown. A spectacular bracelet!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #1426490 (stock #BA948)
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches high, this highly sought after Black Vargas wax figure with a young child is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #13652 (stock #2J)
Elegant brooch with lovely detail. Marked "Sterling by Cini" with an "A"&"F" superimposed with a "C" is in a box below. This big bird, pheasant by name, is 4 1/2" by 2 3/4".
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1267037 (stock #648)
Original Painting by Zhāng Shūqí (Chinese: 张书旗; 1901-1957) a Chinese painter from Zhejiang, noted for painting flowers and birds. He studied at Shanghai under Liu Haisu. For a time he taught at the National Center University. From 1942 to 1946, he lived in the United States. After that, he returned to China for a time, but ultimately settled in the US.His works are in the Gallery of Victoria Museum, the Ashmolean Museum and Stanford Museum. Image 9.5"L x 12"W...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1276940
Handsome pair of vintage hand carved rosewood serving pieces designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Each is set with 12 silver beads and measure 10 1/2" long. Signed on reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO and WS. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #331175 (stock #962)
A Pairpoint Bubbleball Glass Inkstand. It has a Silverplate Base Marked Pairpoint and with Controlled Bubbles in the Glass Inkwell. There is a monogram (GEC?) on the stand. Circa 1880-1890 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1488053 (stock #MC270)
Fine LARGE Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu Jar with Hunting Scene (with Oxford TL Test)

This superb and impressive pottery jar (hu) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a fairly high-fired reddish pottery and coated in a particularly attractive streaky green and finely-crackled glaze, the colour of which varies according to its thickness...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #518381 (stock #S60021015)
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A beautifully potted octagonal Jun-Yao bowl from the Song Dynasty (960 – 1276). The colour of the bowl is more to the purplish side than blue hue that is shown in the picture. This is due to the light reflection that throws out the blue colour. The foot stand is burnt to light russet brown in colour with a small chip.

Some minor abrasion. A single chip to the stand of the bowl (Picture 6). There are no crack, restoration or repair...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #862095
Fine grouping of sterling silver nautilus footed bowls designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Measurements in diameter X height- 6" X 3", and 4" X 2". Excellent vintage condition with some surface wear - no dents or dings. Each is handmade of heavy gauge sterling silver with rolled edges and 3 applied conchshell shaped feet...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1296848 (stock #236)
Most beautiful silk costume with matching high brim wire bonnet , all complete fully of elegant details and fit well for your French or German doll about around 22" ....... fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , eden Bebe or other wonderful doll !!

If you like the Jumeau red color on a French Bebe dress...we have her the perfect costume for you.

It is most hand sewn of antique Jumeau red silk and checkered silk in pretty colors like pale blue , cream and red , on very special...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #147315
Very strong, outstanding design in this mid-century sterling pin by Taxco artist Sigi Pineda. Many design elements of shapes and overlapping planes, this three dimensional pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 7/8". It is in fine original condition and hallmarked for vintage Sigi as shown in the photo. This piece is the kind of design for which Sigi is best known.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1414979 (stock #201601)
This is an unusual design in a Matl bracelet properly hallmarked for the early part of Matilde Poulat's career. This treasure is 6.5 in. long and 1.25in. tall. The coral frames the amethyst giving it an elegant presence.The bracelet has a natural patina and has been very well cared for. The amethyst are clear with no damage. The weight is 52 grams.