A carved and painted wood model of a totem pole of the Tlingit, indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. Depecting a frog, a whale, a bear and a beaver, the back is inscribed in ink and the base is dated New York, U.S.A. June 1931. Dimensions: c. total 40.1 cm high, diameter stand: c. 7.5 cm. Condition: beautiful patina, few tiny chips and minimal wear, the base with little losses to bark.
This large, brilliant, cut glass pitcher, measures 11" tall x 5 1/4" diameter on the bottom. I am not an expert on cut glass, but I know a good piece when I see it, and this is one of them. Although I cannot find a signature, I'm sure the pattern will be identifiable to an expert who knows their patterns. There are a couple of very minor flakes at the top, otherwise in perfect condition.
Tewa-Hopi jar by Rondina Huma. It is an extremely well done piece in very good condition. W: 7 inches, H: 6 3/4 inches
From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a beautiful vintage Persian rug circa 1925-1950 from Isfahan Province, featuring wool on cotton construction utilizing a vibrant palette of strong red, strong blue, and cream as the main colors of the central field, along with secondary accent colors of brown, peach, mint green, two other shades of blue, and rose pink. A very striking example in superb condition.
Size and Condition: 11 1/2 feet x 8 1/4 feet...
Living in the rough mountainous terrain of eastern Paktika and over the Pakistan border in Waziristan, the women of the Mangali tribe wear these leggings for protection. Loose, baggy trousers are tucked into them, and they are re-used until they wear out. Very thick bergundy silk thread is worked in horizontal rows on the top in cross stitch, and on the lower part in vertical bands of heavy whip stitch. Geometric patterns are superimposed in random coloring...
English Staffordshire small Copper Luster Porcelain Creamer, 2 1/8" high, 2 3/4" wide with handle included, and Maple leaf design in copper luster color, stamped "Ters Hanley, England" in green and impressed marks, and pearl luster glaze inside around the rim. The condition is good, no damage.
This Hobe sterling 14K vermeil floral bouquets of stemmed blooms entwined with ribbons and bows is made in the 1940s. It is 2 3/8" long by 1 5/8" tall x 3/4" deep. Marvelous detail.
This really pretty pink, vintage, Cherry Blossom depression glass 4 1/4 inch high to top of knob, Two-Handled Sugar Bowl with Lid was made by Jeannette Glass from 1930 to 1939. This Sugar Bowl and Lid are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Cherry Blossom available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
DESCRIPTION: A colorful hand woven rug with red borders and hexagonal designs on a light blue ground. This flat weave rug is reversible and is in excellent condition (bright colors, thick pile, no stains or losses). After purchase, all of our textiles are professionally cleaned and stored until sold. Sourced in Chile while on a buying trip, this rug would make an attractive area rug or wall hanging. DIMENSIONS: 37.5" long (95.2 cm) x 25.25" wide (64 cm).
Imperial made Cape Cod from 1932-83. This 4 oz. cruet is in mint condition and stands, with stopper, 5.3" tall.
Three piece sterling silver and rosewood tea set by Tango Aceves circa 1950. The teapot measures approximately 6.75" tall and approximately 5" in diameter. The handle is 4" long. It weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. The tea cup is an elegantly simple round bowl measuring 3.5" in diameter by 1.75" deep. It weighs 103.3 grams. The creamer measures 3.5" in diameter with a .75" spout. The handle is 2.75" long. It weighs 148.4 grams.
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Evening Rain in Kawarago
Date: 1947
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Edition: First. Watanabe 6mm seal at lower left corner. Used 1946-1957.
Reference: Hotei #504.
Stamped "Original works of art" on back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Pencil notation at upper right margin. Partial stamp at lower right margin.
L. 48 cm. Good condition with expected age wear, cracks, some insect damage and some damage to the left ear.
First half 20th century.
Guy van Rijn ao-0083609-001
Provenance:
Arnold Newman (1918-2006), New York, until 2006,
Robert Schrimpf, Paris,
Christie’s Paris, 2006,
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 2009.
Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Length: 5.4 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Quality carved netsuke of a man crouching, grinding grain with a stone wheel; signed on a red lacquer tablet; good condition
This is a heavier Bombay style logo buckle associated with earlier Omega models that have rounded lug design. This Logo buckle is unmarked, made outside of Geneva, and is very well made.
OMEGA YELLOW GOLD PLATE LOGO Bombay Style BUCKLE on a SWISS 18mm BLACK AFRICAN CROCO Black STRAP Circa: 1965. Fits most Constellation, Deville, and Seamaster Series of the 1950s, 60s, and latter. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...
Ota Masamitsu (Ota Gako) (1892-1975)
Nakamura Tokizo III as Shizuka Gozen
No. 7 from the shin hanga series: Leading Figures of the Modern Stage in Their Most Famous Roles (Gendai Butai Geika).
Date: 1955.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Publisher: Banchoro. Seal at bottom margin.
Printer: Miyake Koshodo. Seal at bottom margin.
Condition: Excellent.
Fostoria Glass Company made Coin from 1973-81. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
A Rare and Exquisite Jade/Jadeite Marla Bead-String for Meditation Weight: 213 grams Length: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm) plus a 4-inch-long fringe
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA Collection
This really pretty crystal English Hobnail 3 3/8 Inch Square Nut Bowl or Cup was made by Westmoreland Glass. This Nut Bowl measures 1 1/2 Inches high and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or cloudiness. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Woven mid 20th century wool tapestry
Artisan - Istavan Ban
Origin - Hungary
Measurements - 54" x 32"
Condition - excellent
Istavan Ban - [1922 - 1984] An internationally respected wall tapestry artist, and author, he achieved significant national and international acknowledgement during his lifetime.
Ban created his own innovative mixed weaving techniques in order to meet the modern tastes of the mid 20th century...
Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"
Italian made Gilded Wood half moon shape top Wall Bracket, Shelf, 11 1/2" high, 12" wide-back widest, 6" deep, the condition is good.
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are in chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
A rare and nicely carved Huanghuali wood Guanyin statue made during the late 19th century to the first half of 20th century. Condition: good. There is an old crack(1-5/8" long, patched) on the back of the statue, please refer to photo #6. Height: 9 inches.
Three handled Tango art glass vase
Apple green
1920s
Origin - central Europe, most likely
Czechoslovakia
6 1/4" tall
Unmarked
Excellent condition with slight loss to two points quite typical for this type of wear
Superb classically-shaped vase with scavo texture and subtle iridescence. The scavo vessel is 11.5" tall and is in excellent condition, unmarked.
Rare Japanese Ando or Sato like cloisonné humidor box with flowers, very well made closes tightly and would make a great stash box . Unsigned with slight damage there is a chip to the lid side as seen in images with slight marks across top please review images we took as detailed as we could to show condition, shows solid black in damage area . The base has a vintage price of $500.00.
Size 4" by 2.5"
Antique / Vintage Chinese black silk piano shawl with embroidered red peonies - Large and heavy. Early 20th century.
63" x 63" silk ground, 19" fringe on 4 sides. Large and heavy !
Excellent condition.
Silk meisen kimono without lining. It has double ikat checker board pattern. In excellent condition. Mid century (1930s to 1940s) 128cm x 148cm
Line 700 was produced by Consolidated Glass Company in 1929. Offered here is the #710 salad plate in blue crystal. (The color is the glass itself, not a fired on finish.) The plate measures 8 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition. Dinnerware items are very hard to find in this pattern and especially in this color. Here's your opportunity to add a rare item to your collection. I have 2 available, price is per plate.
Old Japanese Ceramic Okimono Boy & Water Buffalo by Ito Tozan - AS IS
It is 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 1.6 lb.
It has repairs at the horn and feet, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Moonlight blue Caprice blown goblet, #300, made by Cambridge Glass Co. from 1936-57, 7.75" tall, 9 oz., in mint condition, 3 available.
Early open vessel by Toshiko Takaezu. Signed with the double T on the bottom. Probably created when the artist was teaching at Penland NC. From a Charlotte estate. In excellent condition. Please ask for additional photos
Intricately carved face mask bearing horns, with features in relief, slit eyes, scarifications, stylised beard. Wood, with remnants of kaolin colouring on eyes, horns tips and coiffe. Fine age patina. Africa, Ivory Coast, Yaure ethnic group. Height: 33 cm. Insect infestation on right side (no more danger), otherwise good condition
A rare pair of French Bistro glassware circa 1920s cordials sometimes used for pasties (Quillen) $50 each
Consolidated Glass Company produced the Catalonian line in 1927. It was made to look like glass found in Catalonia Spain at the archaeological sites, and had bubbles and raised rings blown into the glass. This is the 6 1/2 inch hat shaped vase in emerald green. Excellent condition. I have other items available so if there's something you need to complete your Catalonian setting, let me know!