All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1317506 (stock #1108)
A trinket box made from Bog Oak - a partially fossilized wood formed as a result of immersion in Irish peat bogs for approximately 5000 years. The wood has been turned and finely carved with Shamrock leaves and a central Trinity Harp and was made in Ireland in the second half of the 19th Century during the reign of Queen Victoria. Condition: excellent - no damages or losses. 7.5cm (3 inches) diameter; 6cm (2.3 inches) high.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1950 item #725766
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A simply exceptional vintage French Art Deco evening bag covered in glittering paillettes (sequins) in soft colors of slate blue, pale green, and pink, on a black background with tiny clear glass bugle beads around the borders. With a rose goldtone frame with decorative engraving, and a matching rose tone chain. Circa 1940. With a kiss snap closure, black fabric lining and a fabric tag embroidered MADE IN FRANCE. The colors are brighter than the photos depict...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1940 item #970398 (stock #Fostoria )
This lovely Fostoria rose pink June etch tidbit, snack, or lemon handled plate is in perfect condition. The acid etch features two large tied ribbons trailing along the rim with spring flowers. It is slightly flared sitting on a collar foot. Just a lovely piece that would make a lovely gift or to display your homemade goodies. It is 8 1/2" long including the handles, and 7" wide. I have other Fostoria and elegant glassware in my inventory.....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1940 item #725768
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Stunning vintage 1930s Art Deco bag made from fine fabric mesh covered in dozens, maybe hundreds, of brilliant prong set colorless rhinestones, over an ivory fabric base layer. With an engraved silvertone or silverplated frame and a flat cover which is studded with colorless stones. The cover flips up to open, and has a rhinestone decorated catch, and a silvertone metal chain. With an ivory silk lining, and matching ivory silk change purse or mirror cover (there is no mirror)...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #488617 (stock #01-009js)
This is a fine Chinese Famille Rose Medallion punch bowl, c1930, marked MADE IN CHINA; 13 _" dia. Very good condition, 1 minor rim chip
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1930 item #1166174 (stock #t1024)
A wonderful micro beaded figural purse from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. The scene shows two figures in 18th century clothing, the man serenading, with a mandolin, a woman seated in a chair in the garden. The same scene appears on both sides of the purse.

Complementing the multi-colored scene is a beautiful enameled and jeweled frame and a full four color fringe.

The condition of the purse, inside and out, is excellent, with no holes or tears. The clasp closes firmly and evenly...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1074787 (stock #G0388)
A beautiful early 20th C. maybe even older, Chinese hand carved soap stone sculpture with 4 playful squirrels motif, in excellent condition. W:6-3/4" H:5" $285
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1241684
Woodblock print titled "Girl By Twilight" by Japanese artist Rakutei, also known as Takahashi Shotei circa 1951, published by Shima Art Co. A young woman stands under a tree in a deep purple, blue, and red kimono, gazing at a village that lies beyond a bridge. The silhouettes of several villagers can be seen illuminated from their windows. The young woman's bright and beautiful form are contrasted against the dark night...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #921426 (stock #9965327)
This is a Marquerite Kirmse Fox Etching and Engraving. A beautifully mastered fox in an oval with crops and hunting whips circling as a border. In a period light colored period original frame with a felt-like backing. Approximate size with frame is 36" X 24". Excellent condition. Minor discoloration. Done in the late 20's or early thirties. This art was used on the cover of the Sportsman Magazine in a 1931 edition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1930 item #659546 (stock #t1015)
A beautiful, elegant, and rare carpet motif micro beaded purse. The rarity of the purse comes from the use of an open field in a cream white with representations of four flasks. The field is surrounded by a triple guard (borders) of extremely detailed and intricate flower representations. Finely done carpet motif purses, as this is, are known to use beads of the smallest size, often far smaller than figural or scenic purses...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1980 item #853510 (stock #gat-1)
Exquisite vintage natural Golden Russian Sable Coat is pure luxury. From the estate of Washington real estate magnate Mazza, this coat is top quality, featuring a wing collar with fur button, bell sleeve, silk lining embroidered with Olga Mazza. Size S, Sleeve: Collar to Hem- 28", Underarm to Underarm (inside)- 21", Length: 49", Sweep: 66" Retail Value- $75,000.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #942154 (stock #052)
This superb rendition of a lovebirds pair resting on a crystal log surely is the work of Archimede Seguso. The colorization of the birds is achieved with fragments of blue and white opal filigrana cane, resulting in a merletto type effect which is largely Archimede Segusos signature technique. The birds' gestures, beaks, wings and tails are similar to birds depicted in Leslie Pinas' book on Archimede Seguso. The two ends of the log are nicely ground convex and polished...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1241657
A beautiful and very detailed woodblock print by Japanese artist Ohara Koson (1877-1945) of two herons standing in water with leaves and branches in the background, slightly obscuring the view of a bright crescent moon amongst a beautiful night sky, fading from darker tone blues into icy tones...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1980 item #972525
From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a beautiful vintage Indian silk sari executed in a rich and lively multi-colored palette. The central panel uses purple and red silks along with gold thread woven into elaborate floral and geometric designs, and the borders use blue and green silks along with gold thread as well.

Size and Condition: This is a tremendous piece measuring 196 inches (16 1/3 feet) long, and 43 1/2 inches (3 1/2 feet) wide. Due to its size it is rather cumbersome t...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1980 item #972529
From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a beautiful vintage Indian silk sari executed in a rich fuscia colored silk and using silver threads woven into floral and geometric motifs.

Size and Condition: This is a tremendous piece measuring 179 inches (15 feet) long and 44 inches (3 1/2 feet) wide. Due to its size it is rather cumbersome to photograph, and so the photos are showing the piece folded and at only a fraction of its actual size. But the sections photographed are fully repr...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1213599
An unusual 1940s French cocktail pick holder depicting a "racoleuse"--a streetwalker--leaning against a lamp post and raising her skirt very high. The chrome is engraved in a way to show that her thin dress does nothing to hide her more perky attributes. A selection of bakelite and chrome cocktail picks a stored in the trash can on the other side of the lamp post. Cocktail picks, often with very elaborate holders, were vastly popular in France and come in infinite variety. This is the only e...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #947591 (stock #060)
The Arcobaleno (rainbow) series was produced in 1956, and is documented in Carl Gables' MURANO MAGIC and Rosa Barovier Mentastis' ANZOLO FUGA. This rare and amazing creation by Anzolo Fuga is a unique and important 20th century design. The Arcobaleno is characterized by applied vertical stripes to the vessels body and a single large murrine at the base, magnified by the solid convex base. The murrine exhibits a kinetic effect as it is magnified by the curve of the base. Notable is the two ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #828445
A rare, complete set of Art Deco sterling silver demitasse spoons in the "Zodiac" pattern by Tiffany & Co. presented in their original fitted case. The finial of each spoon features a streamlined illustration of a zodiac sign. The bowls are parcel gilt. The back of the spoons are stamped with the Tiffany hallmark used 1907-1947, and are also marked with the patent date 1926. These spoons were made for only a short duration and complete sets are quite difficult to find. The inside of the ori...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #95430 (stock #z106)
an elegant desk top item, this is a decorative American sterling silver dish having a repousse rim of flowers and scrollwork, center monogram McC, mark on base resembles a griffin, possibly A. L. Silberstein, and Sterling mark, CA. 1915; measures 5 3/4 in. diameter and 1 in. H approx, in very good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1930 item #1290982 (stock #TD00172)
Straight horizontal line hooked rug depicting Labrador in the center and Newfoundland in the upper left with whales, sailboats, seals and steamboats in the ocean as well as a compass rose in the lower left corner.. Aeolus blows from the upper right corner. The variegated black border surrounds the terracotta colored Labrador sitting in a pale blue sea. Details picked out in different colors and the sea shores outlined with brown, lavender and blue. Grenfell started the Grenfell Mission 88888888...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1940 item #982530 (stock #ga-1062)
Spring forward with this wonderful Chinese Art Deco rug, c 1930 featuring vivid colors of raspberry, jade green, turquoise, purple, pink and butterscotch. Measurements: 11' 6" x 8' 6". Great condition with age appropriate freckling.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #960416 (stock #G0172)
A pair of early 20th C. small Chinese Famille Rose vases. In excellent condition. Signed. H: 5".
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1930 item #1290983 (stock #TD00171)
Large folk art hooked cotton rug of a maroon horse outlined in black and with black hooves and tail trotting to the left against a tan ground with maroon corners and blue bands to enclose the horse. Some of the ground hooked in squares of different shades. Dots of brown for nose, eye and in the tail. 22 by 35 inches.

Condition: some wear and small losses around edges, stain at the edge above the horses head and below raised hoof. Three spots of wax in the upper right corner.

A very app...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1940 item #1008152 (stock #ga-1063)
Spectacular Chinese Art Deco rug, circa 1930, featuring lush wool pile in vivid colors of raspberry, amethyst, jade green, turquoise, and butterscotch. Measurements: 11' 5" x 8'9". Great condition with age appropriate freckling.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1940 item #1008153 (stock #ga-164)
Add interest to any room with this colorful Chinese Deco Nichols style rug, circa 1930, featuring a floral motif on raspberry background banded by jade and mustard borders. Measurements: 8' x 9' 9". Condition is good with wear to pile in several areas, freckling throughout, small spot. Priced accordingly.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #859464 (stock #308)
A 1930s Art Deco style "bisque" porcelain figure from Dresden, Germany. Condition - very good. No damages. 21cm (8.5 inches high).

英国1930左右的Art Deco素胎女体立像-东德德雷斯顿市(Dresden)
1930年代Art Deco风格的素胎女体立像,出自东德的德雷斯...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1980 item #1060286
From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a large and very fine Persian rug, hand-woven of wool and silk in a rich and elegant palette of deep red, dark and light blue, tan, mint green, pale orange, and cream.

Size and Condition: 10 feet and 4 inches long (124 inches), 7 feet and 8 inches wide (92 inches). There are some thread pulls and light general wear, but overall condition is excellent.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #422186 (stock #1102)
Lovely miniature cameo vase with scenic design. This beautifully shaped vase measures only 2 1/4" tall x 1" wide. It is in perfect original condition, signed on the bottom, ready for your cabinet.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #718396 (stock #gam-56)
A decorative Sterling Silver overlay decanter "pinch" bottle with sterling cap over a vintage Haig's bottl, made in Mexico, mid century. The bottle overlay is cutout and engraved flowers and foliage. Marked STERLING and 925. Glass painted in white HAIG & HAIG, bottom stamped 25 HAIG & HAIG LTD Edinburgh Scotland; Very good vintage condition. Measures 8 1/2" tall by 5" wide.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Pre 1930 item #722641 (stock #gam-60)
This beautifully handcrafted vintage tortoise shell case was made to hold cigars in the 1920's having a stylized leaf design incised in gold metal inside, simple gold clasp and domed rectangular shape. Tests 10K gold. Measures 5 1/2 "x 3". Condition is near perfect. Small round test mark inside case. This item cannot be shipped outside the US. A great addition to a box collection. desk top decor or cigar accessory collector.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Ivory : Pre 1960 item #841054 (stock #5307-10 )
This is a handsome pair of Indian hand-carved ivory spice holders. Each unscrews into three sections. The removable perforated tops have elephant finials and the largest section is heavily carved with a scene of a lion pursuing a fawn. Measurement: Height: 4 1/2 inches. Condition: very good.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Ivory : Pre 1960 item #840620 (stock #5307-06 )
Looking for a handsome and practical gift for his portable office. This is a pocket-sized carved composite letter opener or paper knife with a regal moose atop a mountain peak. Measurement: Length: 6 inches. Condition: excellent; no chips or cracks
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #513017 (stock #244)
Loely Royal Doulton figurine of a lady dressed up with her Easter bonnet Called "Easter Day" this figurine is numbered HN2039. It measures 7 1/2" tall x 5" wide and is in perfect condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #949147 (stock #061)
This Dramatic mother and child sculpture is masterfully executed and has the full name signature of Licio Zanetti. It is understood in the market that Licio put his full name on only those pieces that he considered most important and these are considered the most valuable of his work. The hot worked Mother and Child sculpture demonstrate amazing skill with its clean lines and variety of surface treatments. The top half is transparent and blends into a corroso surface treatment. This is mount...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1950 item #1218172
A Black Forest carved wood sculptural study of a wild boar with a 'don't mess with me' aura. The boldly carved and detailed boar, stained, on carved wood plinth, unstained, portraying coarse terrain. Signed bottom of the plinth, "Evert E Klund". In different hand, "'Gunthers (with an umlaut over the 'u'), Germany' Nov. 1946". Ink stamped mark (three times) of an anchor flanked by two stylized 'E's. The next owner may wish to outline over one of the anchor marks before they all completely fade aw...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #953163 (stock #067)
This charming stylized Murano glass poodle is made with uranium glass and complimented with a generous distribution of gold aventurine. My colleague in Murano, the maestro Franco Schiavon, looked at the photos of this puppy and said "bello, Seguso or Barbini"! The poodle is in excellent condition, 7.5"h x 2.5"w x 3"d. unmarked