A Ruskin pottery vase by William Howson Taylor typically copying a Chinese Song dynasty shape. It has a purplish pink lustre "souffle" glaze and on the base is the impressed date 1931. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 11cm (4.3 inches) high.
Schmieg & Kotzian were master craftsmen who moved from England to the United States. Established in 1897, the company was active until 1954. They were renouned for their exquisite design and superior quality traditional handcraftmanship. Among pieces of traditional furniture, they also made cabinets for Steinway pianos.
This solid mahagony table has three pedestals...
A complete set of six stacking chrome cocktail or canape plates designed by Lurelle Guild for the Chase Company. Each of the plates has an indented ring in which the foot of a cocktail glass fits perfectly, and an aerodynamic wing that serves as a handle...
This very well carved and polished horn carving of a Zun (Chinese traditional libation wine vessel) is an early or mid - 20th century product. It is 5 ½” high, 6 ½” wide and 3 ½” thick (both measured from the top), the round bottom is 2” in diameter. Twelve stylized Bixie (辟邪) and different ritual bronze patterns were deeply carved into the entire body. The artist’s name is illegibly carved on the bottom. It is in great condition.
A beautiful small and cute old Chinese nephrite jade burner, in excellent condition. D:6cm H:3.5cm.
Exquisite set of twelve handpainted service plates artist signed F. A. Bailey. Each plate, made by Aynsley, measures 10 1/2" in diameter and is in perfect condition.
Beautiful Chinese red colored silk embroidery with flowers all hand made robe.
Condition: some small stains, It has some frayed at the bottom of edges. Otherwise in good condition.
A superb set of four Art Deco chrome shot glasses, each with a different color of opaque enamel at the rim, enclosed in a fitted leather case by Newey. Newey was a major English maker of leather goods and a supplier to top-level retailers such as Harrod's. The case is embossed with Newey's logo and each of the shot glasses is marked "Made In Germany."
Origin: Germany/England, ca. 1930. Condition: virtually mint; no dings, no scrapes to the leather...
Beautiful solid brass hunt horn chandelier. arms. 25" diameter, 29" drop. Vintage piece, they don't make quality like this anymore! Slight patina, but nice high polish. Freshly wired.
There are four identical embroideries in this framed picture. These are early 20th century products. Every piece is about 5 ½ inches by 5 ½ inches. The gold frame is 18 ¼ inches long and 18 inches wide. It depicts five young boys, the one in the center is riding on a Qilin, others are on the corners and holding flowers and fruit in their hands. There are some chips on the frame and small scratches on the plexi-glass, but the embroideries are in good condition.
Large double tier hunting horn chandelier. Solid brass. Newly wired. 41" in diameter. 50" in height.
Antique Chinese rug with pair of 5 clawed dragons in the clouds, dragons and ground are varying shades of orange, details in blue, early 20th century.
Size: 77" long x 36 1/4" wide
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese paper fan with a beautiful painting by a famous Chinese painter. Paper has some tears please see the photos. L:31cm.
Chinese unmounted scroll painting of an abstract floral scene. Earthy tone pigments create a beautiful contrast. Red artist stamp of Wang Zhonghe (born 1946), who held a recent exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
Size: (entire scroll) 46.5" H, 25" W (artwork only) 38.5" H x 19" W
The Steuben apple was introduced in 1940 and designed by Angus McDougall. It is still a favorite today. It measures 4" high and is perfect condition. It is Steuben number 7874D.
Beautiful horizontal Chinese scroll painting of mountain landscape with waterfalls, figures on lower right side. Painted with mineral pigments and ink on gold, much use of malachite and azurite. By disciple of Sun yu Sun. Period: c. 1950-60
Size: 38.5" long x 20" high
Hanging Scroll of Guanyin in a Gold Cloak Protected by Five Dragons by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 51 1/2 X 26 1/2 inches 130.8 X 67.3 cm Color & Gold on Silk Dated 1945 Inscribed and signed with two artist seals
Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a New York Collection
Artist or Maker: Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Medium: Color on Silk
Date: 1945