All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #442130 (stock #BA721)
Measuring 7 1/2 inches high x 6 inches in diameter, this very visually appealing, bright red, 3 pound size, VINTAGE LUZIANNE COFFEE TIN is in near excellent condition with just a few very tiny rubs and scratches and some superficial rust to the base. (Please disregard any variation in surface color that may appear in some photos. Color is vivid and uniform throughout...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #442613
A rare and magnificent locket and chain from the Chicago Arts & Crafts Workshop KALO. The oval locket has an engraved pattern of lowers surrounded by a beaded trim. The back is completely plain. It opens and closes with a side hinge. The double paper clip chain with alternating flower shape links appears to be original to the locket and is spectacular in every way. The locket measures 2" long with the bail and 1 1/4" wide. The chain is 20" end to end...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #443192 (stock #T 1370)
SOLD. From Los Castillos Taller in Taxco, a sought after mixed metals sterling, copper, brass hinged bangle bracelet Stamped: METALES CASTILLO, Hecho en Mexico, assay # 15 and style # 143. Possible custom order for a smaller frame.
Please view photo 3 for dimensions, etc.
Weighs a substantial 1.3 Oz or 37 grams. Very strong push clasp and loved pre owned unpolished condition.
SOLD, no price, no info.
Soon will list a pair of parrot earrings by same!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #443355 (stock #M50021002)
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A Ming dynasty stem cup with flowers decoration on the outside and a boy holding a stem cup on the inside. Inside the cup, the boy is surrounded by a pair of 3 claws engraved dragons chasing each other tail. The cup has the rich 15th century color with the heaping and piling effect. The painting detail are not crisp because the blue has ran together which can happens often in blue and white ware...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #443884 (stock #WA047)
Found original carcasses, circa 1930’s, in Le Mans, France. Expertly recovered in new leather to preserve the powerful presence of these elegant chairs. The taper fronts are a rare feature. The dark caramel patina is just perfect on this refurbished pair. Dimensions: 40” wide, 36’ deep, 35” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #443885 (stock #WA048)
In our last shipment we had this pair in original leather. When we found the same chairs in very poor condition, we just had to rescue them & give them new life. Stunning lines & flared feet accent their deco styling. This pair is truly a treasure. Dimensions: 38” wide, 38” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #443887 (stock #WA049)
The ultimate club chairs! It just does not get more stylish than this sleek pair. Deep caramel with black piping, wonderful curved arms & deep, comfortable seats – we are tempted to keep this pair for our own living room. Dimensions; 44” wide, 34” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #443888 (stock #WA050)
This large, deep, low Gendarme pair of club chairs was refurbished by our tapissier in Paris. Hand-tinted coffee brown patina with black piping. Deep, comfortable seats just waiting for you & a good book. Dimensions: 37” wide, 33” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1930 item #443890 (stock #WA052)
Early French nail head orphan club chair. Leather has crazing, but is supple. Sweet little chair with original mohair cushion. Warm dark brown color. Dimensions: 28” wide, 32” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1930 item #443892 (stock #WA053)
Rare nailed head clover back orphan club. Soft, gentle springs give this chair satisfying comfort. All original cushions & leather. Dimensions: 29” wide, 29” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #443928 (stock #2006)
Blue & White dish, decorated in the center with a "Dancing Girl", covered underside with pale celadon glaze. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Condition is perfect except with short hairline, it's very light glaze hairline and no possible to take a picture. Diameter: 17.8 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #444430 (stock #lot112)
Description: An alloyed Buddha with Japanese origin was cast well and preserved perfectly. A very beautiful small sculpture which had east Asia religious taste. Date: 19th Century Height: 5.5cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #444456 (stock #lot113)
Description: A bronze Buddha figure of Japanese was cast with very fine quality of metal. He was molded very well with the religious mood. Meditated in calm expression and with religious hand symbol, this Buddha was once installed on a pedestal which had been lost. Two drilling holes can be seen on the bottom. Date: 19th Century Provenance: Japan Height: 15.3cm
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1910 item #444667 (stock #014)
William Keith California Landscap at evening sunset through California Oaks with cows at a distant watering hole. A dramatic moody classic Keith painting oil on canvas signed lower right William Keith and lower left SF for San Francisco. Measuring 18x14 inches framed in a modern gold leaf gallery frame 26x32 inches overall. A fine example of this important early California and American painter such an influential artist and teacher he is sometimes referred to the Dean of California Artists...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #444719 (stock #Q50021005)
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A beautifully and finely enamelled turquoise ground "famillie-rose" bowl. It has an alternate motive of a bat flying on top of a iron red Shou character followed by a lotus flower surrounded by meandering foliate and branching leaf. The base has four iron red Chien Lung (1736-1796) period character mark. This bowl is an early 20th century export piece for the South-East Asian market.

Minor firing faults and pinholes. No sign of cracks or chips...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #444828 (stock #Bouch 42H)
Delicate in look, this Marcel Boucher brooch is most elegant! Bows and ribbons, feathers and leaves show the artistry that Boucher was known for. This is an older piece, indicated by the MB "chicken" mark on the back. It is rhodium plated and measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #444830 (stock #rober23L83)
Ornate and charming, this Robert set has all prong-set rhinestones. Note the gilt multi-level flowers with the faux pearl centers. Classic Robert. Necklace is 13" long with a 2" extension and is 1" wide, hook closing. Clip earrings are 1 5/8" by 1".
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #444835 (stock #019)
Anna Althea Hills California Impressionist view of Laguna Beach sunset oil on canvas c. 1925. A beautiful plein air painting by this highly regarded California artist. Oil on canvas signed lower left measuring 10x14 inches framed in a hand carved and 24k gold leaf quality frame overall size 16x20 inches...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #445064 (stock #5303L83)
Not for the timid. This is a show stopper and meant to attract attention. Handsomely made of plastic so it is not overly heavy to wear. The two colors mixed with gold spacers is a beautiful combination. 17" end to end, fringe is 3 1/4" long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #445147 (stock #lot114)
Description: A tripod celadon incense burner was crackled beautifully. With animal masks decorated on the feet, the incense burner was uniquely in plate style. Date: Ming Dynasty(15-16th Century) Condition: perfect.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #445382 (stock #WA051)
The king of French daybeds, we have never had such a wide, luxurious version of this classic. Excellent original condition with three-position folding sides. Dimensions; 65” long, 32” wide, 30” high
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #445586 (stock #lot115)
Description: A bronze seal of Han dynasty with inscription of Zhen-Chen was uniquely molded as a crouching bear as the knob. With beautiful blue-green verdigris and red tan underneath, this bronze piece was used by a middle ranking official ( In Han dynasty the knob figures of bronze seals were all categorized by official rankings, for example, the chimera figure was for king's only). The motif - a bear, was common seen in Han's picturesque relics but was rarely seen in bronze seal pieces...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445667 (stock #2007)
A Celadon dish, decorated in the center with typical Longquan ware Twin Fish and underside with Lotus petals rising from the foot. Covered overall with slightly blue green glaze and crackled glaze to stoneware body. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) Longquan ware, collected in South Sulawesi area. Condition: restored to one large chip to rim and two hairline, further in good condition and well balance dish. It's really a good sample from Longquan kiln Twin Fish dish. Diameter: 21.5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #445670 (stock #2008)
A rare blue & white bowl, decorated with vividly painted a white on blue of pair Flying Dragons among cloud scroll, encircled with Classic scroll around the foot rim. "Jang Ming Fu Kuei" seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty 17th century Wanli period (1573-1619). Condition is perfect except three tiny flake chips to inner rim, warped, but no crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 10 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445671 (stock #lot116)
Description: An Archaic bronze seal with a casting knob of a couple (means harmony) was from Song dynasty. The meaningful knob was accompanied with the joyful inscription of A rabbit motif. A scholar item was probably used in Chinese studio for making stamp inscription on a script of poem or a beautiful painting. Date: Song Dynasty(AD960-1279) Width: 2.2cm Height: 2.2cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445673 (stock #lot117)
Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2 x 2 x 2 cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445675 (stock #lot118)
Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2.3 x 2.1 x 2 cm
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #446039 (stock #1256)
A Bohemian Green Overlay and Hand Painted Vase with Gilding and Floral Blossoms. Dimensions; 13" high x 3.5" wide. Circa 1880 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #446087 (stock #H050201003)
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A Han Dynasty terra cotta horse head with a very animated expression. The pottery horse which symbolises speed and perseverance are buried along with the dead royalty and generals as funeary objects. It is a status symbol to be buried with pottery horses and horse head. The horse head is painted with white slip paint with red paint showing as the harness on the horse head.

The horse head has abrasion, wear and tear due to the long period of burial...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #446220 (stock #034)
Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall. Compartments once sealed in the back now opened were used to store blessed objects such as seeds pearls prayers for the returned grace and blessing of the statue...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #446312 (stock #M50021006)
A beautifully and well shaped Ming Dynasty (1368-1643A.D) rice bowl with a simple blue splashes of cloud like motives. This piece is retrieved from the sea...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #446319 (stock #2009)
Blue & White bowl, decorated at the exterior with a pair of Lion Foo Dogs playing brocaded balls, flower at the center interior and diaper pattern around inner rim. Seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty 17th century Wanli period (1573-1619). Condition: invisible restored to one tiny chip and one short hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 15 cm and High: 7.4 cm.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #446482 (stock #8932)
Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920)

March at Sunset or The Old Story

Oil on canvas, signed and retaining two labels on the reverse with titles.

Painting size: 12.25” x 21.25”
Frame size: 18.75” x 27.5”

Born in Warrington, Virginia in 1847, Richard Norris Brooke made significant contributions to the development and posterity of the art community in Washington, DC. From his days as an instructor at the Virginia Military Institute to his tenure a...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1837 VR item #446495 (stock #T 1373)
SOLD. Circa early 1800s Beige & faded pink woven child's or doll's miser's purse ending in Silesian or Berlin Metal Work tassels and sliders. When doubled it measures a small 3.75"! The 2 sliders have 2 steel 'sequins' missing, not bad for age! Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #446659 (stock #2010)
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with Chinese taste of four Ladies and four Children. Inside the center with Scolar and Deer. Four Chinese characters mark on the base. Late Ming 17th century ware. Condition: slightly warped and invisible restored to two tiny chips and one with associated fine hairline, but possibly looking out under the strong light to the restored area, so we guaranteed our described to the condition. Diameter: 12 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #446666 (stock #2011)
Blue & White dish with Vajra design, Ming dynasty late 15th century possibly Chenghua period. Condition: restored D shape out of rim. Diameter: 26.3 cm.