This very rare group of glazed pottery entertainers was made during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220 - 265) or possibly the earlier Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). The group comprises two female figures and two male figures. They are made from a reddish-brown pottery and coated in an amber coloured glaze that is slightly crackled...
This pottery "zodiac figure" was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is in the form of a robed official figure, hands held together across the chest, with the head of a tiger. It is made from a reddish-brown pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with pink pigment on top around the head.
This is a good-sized figure with a height of 27.5 cm...
Rare Bleuette size and very cute size 2 Bebe by Emile Jumeau France circa 1888 in all perfect condition , has very fine quality of modeling with shy expression , excellent bisque and painting , original and wearing in her pretty antique costume ! Finally preserved with her extra outfit and small accessory in a wooden box !
From a private house in south of France is she ready now to enjoy in your collection ;))
Rare 10 " ( 27 cm ) small bisque socket head Bebe has beautifu...
This small stoneware bottle was made during the 9th -10th Century. It is coated in a very pale and finely-crackled greenish-white glaze that has flaked from the surface in places, this being typical of early Khmer glazes. The body is a little under-fired, being absorbent, and has fired to a pale pinkish-white where unglazed toward the flat base. On opposing sides of the shoulder are two small thick loop handles. Height 10 cm...
This extremely rare pair of vases was made during the 14th - 16th century at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. They are "heavily-potted" with elaborate moulded decoration covering the entire outer surfaces...
Most beautiful all original antique French character girl by SFBJ .... has outstanding sculpting with very well defined characterization , best quality of pale bisque and painting , original body , child like clothing and expression !
18" ( 46 cm ) beautiful smiling girl with bisque socket head with small brown enamel glass inset eyes , finest painted lashes over modeled eye-lid ...
From a old private collection we could offer this beautiful smaller size Bebe silk complete outfit for your French or German doll about size 7 ( 16" / 42 cm )
Rare to find original costume perfect to dress your early Bru , Steiner , Jumeau and other beautiful doll , all preserved in his store box at beautiful 4 piece outfit which included a all hand sewn ecru silk dress with fine lace and hand embroidered decoration...
This pottery model of a horse and equestrian was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Although many examples of horses with riders are known from the Tang Dynasty, few are as attractive and elegant as this particular example. It is made from a creamy-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments...
This fine porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The inner surface is decorated with an incised scrolling stylised floral pattern. There are five "V"-shaped notches spread equidistant around the rim. Its best feature, however, is its translucent pale blue qingbai glaze of such good colour, the glaze also being attractively crackled...
This fine-quality porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Its thin body is particularly translucent when held against a light source. The inner surface is decorated with incised floral patterns and it is coated in a pale blue translucent qingbai glaze of very good colour...
This attractive and quite rare three-footed censer was made during the 14th / 15th century most likely at the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province. The wide body stands on three short integral feet. Incised bands encircle the mouth and base. It is coated in a finely-crackled celadon glaze of good colour save for areas on the inner surface and base where the unglazed pale brown porcelaneous body is revealed.
Diameter 12 cm...
Impressive 1885th. pull-toy bulldog for your French or German doll display , a special beautiful all perfect friend for your favorite doll ... has wonderful all original condition !!
A rare grand size 20" ( 50 cm ) paper mache bull dog with impressive expression , has flocked finishing cream and black with very well body detailing ribbing and muscles.
Large inset brown glass eyes on nodding head ...
Superb early French Poupee by a small luxury doll manufacture in Paris circa 1862/65 " Brasseur - Videlier " , a very rare found with unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque and painting in her all original condition !!
Fashion doll´s from this small manufacture are special rare to find at this time and they are a special beautifully treasure for your collection !! If you are looking for unusual faces you will love her .........
The rare doll has best qu...
Stunning rare found of all original French Nun Poupee in her original costume from a privat family in France . The rare doll belonged to an aunt of the family who spent the most of her life in the convent.
Outstanding 18" ( 46 cm ) all original French poupee attributed by Jumeau with best quality of bisque and painting , wonderful large eyes and pale expression , original kid poupee body and beautiful wearing all complete nun costume .
Here pale bisque swivel head on kid edged b...
From early period around 1882th. a wonderful 15 " ( 39 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has pale pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and very nice expression of deep modeling !
Especially beautiful rare all original early period Bebe has round face called " Moon Face " with lovely eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original body and rsare to find original wearing most beautiful silk outfit ...
Pretty brown glass enamel inset eyes w...
Huret era 1862th. rare enfantine poupee with lovely and imposing presence of an teen poupee , has wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , rare body style of sturdy kid over wooden with perfect bisque arms and superb antique enfantine costume !!!
15" ( 39 cm ) ... beautiful early doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with blue enamel eyes , has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows. Sh...
Rare 5,5" ( 15 cm ) all bisque Mignonette for the French market by Simon and Halbig circa 1885th. ..... has exceptional detail of modelling on pale bisque quality , lovely plump body style and in generally excellent condition included her trousseau !!
Mademoiselle Mignonette is 5,5" ( 15 cm ) ..... darling round-faced child has swivel rare solid dome head , elongated throat , very beautiful almond - shaped light brown glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner encircling the eye s...
Darling 14" ( 36 cm ) bisque boy wearing beautiful original silk clothing , has lovely pale quality of bisque socket head has beautiful well working blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes.
Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows , open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and pretty original light brunette short mohair boy wig over cork pate.
Head mark at back with ; DEP
Simon and Halbig for French ...
Beautiful and rare only " X " mark Bebe commissioned by Maison Jumeau size 10 ( 21" / 54 cm )from circa 1885th. , very rare to find with this Portrait like facial expression .
A stunning and rare to find Bebe produced only over one year , as very delicate pale bisque with very beautifully painted features , stunning blue spiral threading eyes , separately modelled and applied ears! Original lose ball body and finish , wearing superb silk costume with bonnet possible original !!...
This large and impressive pottery model of a warrior was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery and particularly "heavily-potted". It has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments. Note the character or symbol in white pigment under its right foot.
Although many Western Han Dynasty pottery soldiers of this general type are known, mo...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her ...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her famous fathe...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her famous ...
Very nice one of a kind silk and woolen coat costume with matching bonnet suitable for circa 14" ( 36 cm ) French or German Doll in your collection !!
All most hand sewn of soft ecru woolen , a pretty little coat dress with front closure of hooks and eyes . Has small inset sleeves and beautiful chenille and silk cord trim decoration all around edged. Row of silk satin ribbon ornate the dress as well at front and back , has row of pleated wool and fine French lace at skirt bac...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry o...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her fa...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her fa...
This pottery jar with cover was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery that has been elaborately "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, including blue, a colour rarely seen on Han pottery. The pattern comprises a geometric design around the neck and a swirling cloud pattern around the waist, between wide bands.
Height 33 cm (13 inches). This is a...
This elegant pottery figure of a lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The lady wears flowing robes and stands alert with hands clasped together across her chest, her head looking very slightly to her left. It is made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in finely-crackled green and amber glazes while the head and face have been cold painted with black and white pi...
26" ( 67 cm ) pretty French character girl by SFBJ with very good pale quality of bisque socket head has beautiful large deep blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and painted lashes.
Has modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows and small open mouth with outlined lips and row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and nice brunette wig.
Head mark at back with in circle by SFBJ 230 ...
France by SFBJ circa 1900th. , has generally all perfect condition and is free of ...
This fine pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and represents a foreign male attendant or groom. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in very finely-crackled green and amber glazes.
Tang glazed items such as this are usually referred to as "sancai glazed" pieces. "Sancai" refers to three colo...
This impressive porcelain dish dates to c.1540 - 1620, from the late Jiajing reign to the Wanli reign. It has a foliated rim and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The central decoration features a flower blossom surrounded by four be-ribboned Buddhistic lion-dogs. Surrounding the central roundel, around the cavetto, is a scrolling leaf scroll, with the flat upturned rim decorated with a wavy floral scroll. The u...
This very rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a raised tiled roof. The jar has applied decoration representing a tiled roof and a pair of doors. On either side of the doors as well as on the "back" of the jar, are incised patterns that seem to re...
This very attractive porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The surface is profusely decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the decoration comprising four large panels containing various trees and flower blossoms as well as smaller panels containing chrysanthemum blossoms, together with geometric patterns. This vase is complete with its cover.
This vase bears a paper la...
This fine and rare pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago by peoples of the Siwa Culture (c.1350 BC) from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" with high handles, a saddle-shaped mouth and a wide body. Pottery jars from the Siwa culture are rarer than those of the preceding Qijia and Majiayao cultures and most known examples are made from an orange or buff coloured pottery. Blac...
This large pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a yellowish-brown pottery that has been relatively highly-fired. It is a well-made jar of good proportions. At the waist of its wide body are two sturdy loop handles. At t...
Sweet and very childlike cabinet size Jules Steiner Series C Bebe with early rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale bisque quality and excellent painting . Lovely cute facial sad expression with splendid blue eyes , original Steiner body and wig , wearing superb original antique A line gown with little bustle and lovely bonnet !!
Most beautiful early rounded face Bebe by Jules Steiner in perfect cabinet size 16" ( 42 cm ) ! Has pale pressed bisque socket head with pretty c...
From a private familie in France a stunning cabinet size 7 all original Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru ..... France circa 1882/ 85th. , has generally excellent and original condition by this excellent and luxury doll factory !!
16 " ( 41 cm ) very beautiful and rare to find Bebe has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painting , perfect swivel head with lovely blue paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes , brush-stroked and multi feathered brows.
Very beautiful one of a kind silk and all hand embroidered woolen costume for French Bebe around 22"/ 23" ( 58 - 60 cm ) ... fit perfect for French or German Bebe , most hand sewn and in generally excellent fabric condition from around 1880......!
A two piece outfit of lovely blue silk and fully hand embroidered soft matching blue color wool, has lovely hand made ruffled silk front and back . Has puffed shoulders at both 3/4 long inset sleeves , each has small a cuff and pretty...
Rare to find most beautiful all hand sewn 1870th. century antique two piece evening poupee gown of light brown and blue silk beautiful trimmed , would fit well for Fashion doll around 18" ( 46 cm ).
Stunning antique one piece gown with fitted waist and luxury long bustle train in back , has small long inset blue silk sleeves and square wide neckline ornate with fine silk trim matching to the blue silk pleated hem .
Has back closure with hand made loops and hooks and inside f...
Outstanding and rare 1860th. silk afternoon Enfantine gown by Mlle. Bereux with typical nice details of this sewing artist for Huret !
All hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for size 4 Poupee by Huret or other early or other early fashion doll from arround 1860th !
Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk .... enfantine skirt with vest and jacket.
Luxury costume in superb condition like mint ... comprised a wonderful vest with lose ...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a stringed instrument, probably a zither or similar, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Interestingly, t...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a hand-held drum was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of orange and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Height 17.5 cm. Condition really is very good. T...
This fine pottery figure of a kneeling entertainer (either a "listener" or someone who acts out stories) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.
Height 17 cm. Condition really is very g...
This attractively-shaped stoneware jar, or bottle, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns in the north of China specialising in Cizhou wares. It is "heavily-potted" and has four loop handles around the shoulder. The body is coated in a white slip with the upper body decorated in underglaze iron-brown pigment on top of which is a transparent glaze. The lower body is coated in a brown glaze. The inner mouth ...
This tall cylindrical pottery jar in the form of a granary (grain store) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (having a distinct ring to it when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, exceptionally good traces of which still remain. The painted decoration comprises elaborate scrolling cloud and geometric patterns. In places on the su...