Old (1930's) Chinese Export Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Happy Buddha with Children Group with Bronze Lamp's Base & Green Jade Plaques
It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.4 cm) wide. The amber is 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 15.1 Lb.
It has hairline cracks at the face, head, chest, clothes and lacquer stand...
Gorgeous Chinese hardwood chair/throne with carved and pierced dragons as armrests, pierced and carved back with smoke clouds around two dragons on either side of a large, solid central carving of robed noblemen and women standing upon a bridge, with interesting plant life around them. Two posts with squared spiral carvings sits on either side of the back, topped with a small carved guardian lion/foo dog holding a xiu qiu ball...
A Birks Saxon sterling silver child's spoon and fork set. This scarce sterling silver 3-3/4" child's fork and matching 3-1/8" child's spoon in the sterling silver flatware Saxon pattern, issued by Birks. This set has an L monogram on each piece and it weighs 39.0 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than ordinary patination...
Set of two (2) Chinese hardwood chairs, each with a beautifully carved back featuring a central solid carving within a clover-shape of high-class men and women wearing long-sleeved robes with a background of beautiful structures and plant life. Supporting the central carving at the base are three small children; One middle child crouches low whilst holding a scroll painting, with two children at his sides holding branches...
Indonesian hardwood bench with breathtakingly detailed carvings all around. The entire back is gorgeously carved and piercing with balls of smoke surrounding two large dragons on either side of a solid central carving featuring robed noblemen and women and men carrying objects amongst trees and structures. Below the central carving is an upside down lucky bat clutching a coin...
Pink Cherry Blossom Depression Glass Dinner Plate (9" across). Made by the Jeannette Glass Company from 1930 to 1939. Excellent condition & satisfaction is guaranteed. 3 are available.
Imperial Candlewick Water Goblet #3400. Stem 9 ounces. Made by Imperial Glass starting in 1936. Excellent condition and satisfaction guaranteed. 5 are available, 7.4" tall.
Beautiful framed Japanese urushi-e painting by artist Hakuo Iriyama (born 1904 in Shirone, Niigata). Urushi-e is a style of Japanese art in which colored lacquers are used, along with mica and metal elements as accents. This piece depicts Mount Fuji, raised against a deep blue background, with etched rock formations in bright gold and orange lacquer at its peak, fading to brown lacquer with silver mica-powder mists floating around it...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Svend Toxværd in Copenhagen. Baluster body with helmet mouth and grape-bunch mounted scroll handle. Alternating grape bunches and palmettes applied to base. Body has allover hand hammering. Fine Danish craftsmanship with a strong Jensen influence. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BL327
Vintage black silk woman's short jacket with playful shi-shi lions woven with gold and red lacquered threads. Though a formal jacket, this haori also looks great worn casually with a pair of slacks or jeans. In excellent condition, it dates late Showa.
Original hand thrown and hand enameled vase by Gilbert Portanier (France, born 1926). This vase measures roughly 7", with a diameter at the base of 5". It is signed with Portanier's distinctive monogram near the base. In excellent condition except for a glaze chip near the mouth of the vase. Portanier is one of the most important ceramic artists in the second half of the twentieth century in France.
Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a fan with the left hand, comes with a wood base, 4.5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.
Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a rope of a monkey on his shoulder, comes with a wood base, 5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.
Finely crafted Chinese shoushan carving of a Guanyin, standing and holding a scepter with right hand, by her feet is a boy in standing position and a Dragon by her left side, early to mid 20th century period, 8 inches in height, condition consistent with age with damage to the right side of base, no damages to the figures.
Franz Bergmann enamel on copper shallow bowl
Titled "C'est La Vie"
Measures 9" in diameter
Signed on verso
Very good vintage condition
Stunning Japanese black satin silk obi with a woven pattern featuring shi-shi lions. In very good condition, the back side is solid black. Measures 12" wide by 129" long. Dates Showa Period.
Chinese Canton blue lobed enamel box with two men and a horse on the lid. The enamels are colorful and vibrant. There is a small chip at the rim, see first photo 3. In good condition, the box measure about 4" across. Circa 1900
Beautiful large Chinese carved burl wood brush pot with three small legs and removable center plug on its base. Cylindrical shape with edged rim.
Size: 8" height, 8" diameter
Chinese pair of large hardwood display shelves, carved in the form of vases, each sits on small base, each chest has at least 11 display areas great for showing off your collection.
Size: 74 1/2" high x 35 1/4" wide x 13" deep.
Bubble was made between 1934-65. This Sapphire Blue creamer and sugar are in excellent condition.
Normandie is a depression glass pattern often called by the carnival glass pattern name 'Bouquet and Lattice'. Produced from 1933 to 1939 by Federal Glass Company, it is the only iridescent depression glass pattern from that time period. This is the sugar & creamer in excellent condition. I have more items in this pattern available, see my other listings or email for details.
Normandie is a depression glass pattern often called by the carnival glass pattern name 'Bouquet and Lattice'. Produced from 1933 to 1939 by Federal Glass Company, it is the only iridescent depression glass pattern from that time period. This is the 10 1/2 inch oval vegetable bowl in excellent condition. I have more items in this pattern available, see my other listings or email for details.
Normandie is a depression glass pattern often called by the carnival glass pattern name 'Bouquet and Lattice'. Produced from 1933 to 1939 by Federal Glass Company, it is the only iridescent depression glass pattern from that time period. This is the 12 inch oval serving platter in excellent condition. I have more items in this pattern available, see my other listings or email for details.
Fine and rare old Yao/Mien all hand spun and woven cotton wedding veil with silk thread embroidered geometrical design, circa 50 years old. This piece is from Kim Mien group and was originally collected in Northern Laos. The colors on this piece are subtle and restrained (please note the use of shades of brown and blue in enlargements) and the brown and white tassels. Except for a couple of tiny holes this piece is in excellent condition. W: 47cm/18.5in and L: 75cm/29.5in.
Frederick Weinberg modernist wall mount sculpture
Three horses
Plaster and metal with applied finish
1950
36" tall
28" across
1 1/2" deep
Very good unrestored vintage condition
Beautiful Japanese woodblock of a large-crested rooster seated beside a hen with dark brown feathers, who appears to be observing insects in the grass. Stamped and signed by artist "Unkyo". Showa period circa 1930s
SIze: (entire frame) 22.75" height, 16.5" width (artwork only) 14.5" height, 9.75" width
Chinese serigraph print on rice paper by artist Hon Chew Hee (1906-1993) titled "Junkboat Musicians". Hee was a Hawaiian born artist who went to China at the age of 14 to study Chinese brush painting. Titled and signed in pencil at the bottom, #24/26. It is set behind a glass frame.
Size: (entire frame) 29" height, 23.4" width (artwork only) 22" height, 16.5" width
Morgantown made the pattern Golfball from 1931-39. Cobalt blue is the most popular color to collect. We have four 2.5 oz. sherry cordials available. Priced per stem and hard to find. All in mint condition and are about 4.5" tall.
A 4-7/8" tall trumpet-shaped English art pottery vase by Ault. This vase has the stylized mark used by Ault from 1923-37; the colour is a light green with fine lustre hues. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some allover crazing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S...
A decorative Royal Doulton series ware Bread as Pleasure D3444 plate with an heraldic motif, in the pattern number D3444. This plate features a green acanthus border with repeating turrets and scroll sections and a central crest with a lion and the legend BREAD AS PLEASURE DRINK BY MEASURE...
Pair Japanese carved and hand painted on heavy solid Ivory Mandarin Ducks(couple) with inlaid Mother of Pearl eyes, 3 3/8" high, 4 1/4" x 2" wide each, beautifully detailed carving and painted with water color on Ivory. These couple of Mandarin Ducks are made in Japan during 1950's and sold at Gump's in U.S., still retain the partially torn paper stickers "Made in Japan" on the bottom of the male duck. These pair of ducks should stay together forever...
Rare semi antique supplementary warp silk embroidery on handspun indigo cotton, blanket from the diverse Tai ethnic group Vietnam/Laos. I collected this in Chiang Mai around 12 years ago and would date it around 40 to 80 years old. Nowadays you just can’t find this sort of textile anymore. Some embroidery losses and a hole along the edge (noted in enlargements) but overall in very good condition. Dimensions: 84cm/33in x 145cm/57in.
Japanese print titled "Then Zen" by artist Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) depicting the Laughing Buddha Bodai within an ensō, a Zen Buddhist symbol representing enlightenment as well as the simplicity and elegance of Japanese aesthetics. Bodai sits cross-legged and balances a red sake bowl on his head. The words "nip, sip, dip", "swish", and "then zen" are stylistically written outside of the ensō. Red signature marks and large Japanese characters at written on the right side of the print...
Woodblock print by artist Ted Colyer, born 1947 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He graduated Fine Arts at Mt. Allison University and studied in Japan to perfect his woodblock techniques, where he remained for 17 years before returning to Canada. He became a professional artist in 1975 while residing in Japan. This woodblock, titled "Interior" dates from his first year as a professional artist and depicts a room with a central fire pit and tea kettle hanging above it...
Very rare tomesode with blue birds. A light to medium weight crepe silk decorated with yuzen dyeing techique and small touches of silk embroidery...
Japanese black lacquered paper mache box for storing tea. Holding a teapot, the figure's face and hands appear to be bone or ivory. Measures 5.5" x 2.75".