Catalog: Vintage Arts (196)

AN ELEGANT GERMAN SILVER AND IVORY FIGURE OF A KNIGHT An appealing and superb standing Teutonic Knight in full armor, with ivory face and hands, holding a long sword in the left hand and a shield in the right, mounted on black granite base with beveled edge. Unknown maker, circa 1940 and it bears STERLING, GERMANY, 925. size: 21-1/2 inches high, including the base, 2-1/2 inches. Condition: Minor surface scratching, cracking to ivory, minor scratching and chipping to granite base...

Set of twelve stone seals with related zodiac symbols and poem, China; marked. Dimensions: Size of all are approx. 4-1/2"H x 1-3/8" squared. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Orante foliate scroll decoration mixed with exotic animals including elephants, tigers and griffins, removable end caps. Central Presentation To His Excellency Sir Henry Monk - Mason Moore GCMC, 1946. Size; Length of case is 12 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with tiny ding to the corner of cap.

Elaborately engraved Tiffany sterling silver footed lidded jar, acorn and oak leaf finial on lift-off lid, etched decoration of duck and cattails to both sides with overall scrolling leaf and branch decoration, marked on bottom: TIFFANY & CO./STERLING/PORTUGAL, also inscribed in script: Best Wishes/Randi & Dad/Love/June & Dick/30 July 1973 but jar itself could have been manufactured much earlier. Size; Height of this fine item is 7 inches and has a diameter of 5 inches...

Description: This striking and well executed hand made silver set composed of a wonderful tray and six beautiful cup holders from early 20th century. The tray has foliage design in mid-section and surrounded by raised floral and animal design on the border depicting deers grazing in the meadows. Each cup is decorated with deers in sitting position and beautiful birds side by side and feeding the chicks. This set is one of the finest we have come across with in quite a while...

Incredible antique Chinese Export repoussé silver sugar dish, of bulbous forms with design of bamboo and insects, bamboo "cane" handles, and with gilt washed interiors, seal marks on the base. Size: This item has length of 6 inches with height of 3 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with on imperfections.

Absolutely beautiful Thai bronze figure depicting a female dancer in motion, the artist has rendered a great talent exhibiting the dynamic movement of this figure. Size: This wonderful piece stands 14 inches high, in perfect condition.

TWO CHINESE CARVED WOOD CHESTS Two Chinese carved, possibly Zitan wood chests; the rectangular forms with hinged covers, showing motifs of writhing dragons amid clouds in relief, the interior each with four covered compartments; L: 17 5/8" (each approx.)

Delicately crafted Thai silver bowl, the polished basin having a scrolling foliate band above repeating central medallions depicting bodhisattva, and bearing inscription "Ambassador and Mrs. M. Adeva, Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary", weight of cooler is 470 grams or 15.11 troy oz, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 5 inches with width of 9 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition with no imperfections.

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl with flower design, earing Chinese seal mark,early to mid 20th century with diameter of 6.5 inches, no condition concerns, excluding wood base.

Absolutely Beautiful French Louis XV style gilt bronze champleve and enamel porcelain covered Urn, great delicate enamel work, high quality hand painting on porcelain depicting two playful children surrounded by floral motif on one side and on the oposit beautiful scenery and foliage. The height of the Urn is 12 inches, from early 20th century era and in perfect condition.

Pair of Chinese famille rose bowls painted with treasures design, Chinese seal mark on base, early to mid 20th century era. Dimension: 2 1/2"H x 4 1/2"Diam, no condition concerns.

Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by Redlish & company, a New York company 1895-1946 manufacturers of sterling novelties, hollowware & some goldwork. Size: The teapot is 9.5"H x 7"W, sugar bow 3.5"H x 5"W and creamer's measurements are 4" x 4"...

Description: Striking and well crafted Persian hand made copper jar, depicting four different scenes and entirely surrounded by foliage design and poems from well known poet Hafez is surrounding each scene. The Hammer and chisel work is extraordinary and exceptional and artist's attention to every detail is amazing, the artist has painstakingly created different layers crafting this intricate and delicate work. The jar bears well known artist's name from city of Isfahan...

Charming Chinese enameled, semi-egg shell porcelain vase; of ovoid form decorated with a continuous scene of boys at play in a garden, one costumed as a tiger; seal mark, possibly Republic/Minguo Period. Size; Height of vase is 10 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Burmese repousse silver bowl, the bulbous basin with panels decorated with intricately hammered and chased reserves of pronounced animals, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions as follows; 7"H x 12.75"diam., 38.57 troy oz. ( acid test held for .800 silver). Condition Report; No condition issues.

Chinese enameled porcelain Famille Rose vase, depicting children playing, from early to mid 20th century era, seal mark to the base. Size: Height of this fine vase is 11 5/8 inches, in very good condition with no imperfections.

Charming and elaborately Famille Rose enameled Chinese porcelain vase; beaker form with allover colorful millefleur pattern, seal mark, Republic Period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 9 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, haven't noticed any problem, very tiny chip to the inside of base, not visible from outside.

The subject matter of Putti assisting to direct the looker is undeniably charming On this dressing mirror, finely cast with its original beveled mirror, Ca 1940. Dimensions; Measurements as follows, 16 inches in height and 8.5 inches in width and 6 inches in depth. Condition Report; Slight rubbing to the gold from handling otherwise no condition issues noted.

Superb bronze figure of a golfer, Signed Milo. Raised on a 3" marble base, size of the bronze figure is 11.5 inches in perfect condition.

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "The Barber of Seville", unsigned, in fair condition. Measures 10-3/4 Inches by 8-1/4 Inches. Modern Frame Measures 18-1/2 Inches by 16 Inches. We suggest changing frame.

Delicately and intricately carved bamboo brush holder, decorated with landscape view with figural. Early 20th century. Size: This fabulous carving has a height of 8.25 inches and width of 6.4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Chinese hardwood jewelry chest; with two doors to the front opening to reveal three drawers: the hinged cover also opening to reveal a compartment; with lantern-shaped pulls, decorative corner mounts and two wire handles, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size: Height of chest is 10"H x 9.5"W x 6.5"D, in good condition with no imperfections.

French, early-20th century, oval with triffid feet, lid with hand-painted oval medallion with foil highlights, lovers in woodland setting, signed "Laura", fabric-lined interior, 6-1/2 in. wide, wear to gilt highlights, otherwise good condition Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee

Delicately and intricately carved bamboo brush holder, decorated with landscape view with figural. Early 20th century. Size: This fabulous carving has a height of 6.4 inches and width of 5.5 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Chinese cobalt blue porcelain meiping vase; with gilt tracery floral and character medallions (wear to gilt), Qianlong mark and possibly Minguo; Size; Height of this fine vase is 8 inches, in very good condition. Provenance: From an Important Midwest Collection

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, early 20th century Republic Period, depicting mythological figures, bears Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of this item is 9 inches. Condition Reports; Excellent Condition.

Handle is 2 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide.A detailed casting with glass eyes, golden oak shaft and a horn ferrule. Overall length of the cane is 36 inches. Condition Report: Good condition

Chinese polychrome enamel decorated porcelain ovoid vase, the globular body featuring Chinese figures and flowering plants and pine trees, pair of stylized dragon handles below the dished rim, marked Chinese characters on the bottom, Republic Period. Size: Height of this incredible vase is 15.5 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, the tapering body featuring a bird about to land on a lotus pond, the back with a colophon, cyclical date guiwei, bearing signature 'Yu Hanqing at Zhushan', the base marked 'Hanqing', from republic period. Size; Height of vase is 9.75 inches, no imperfections.

Porcelain dish with Celedon glaze over incised floral decoration. underglazed blue seal on bottom. Size: Diameter of this wonderful Celedon plate is 7 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition from Republic Period, private collection Rochester Hills, MI.

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, exterior is decorated in the mille fleur pattern on a gilt ground with three cartouche exhibiting dragons, from Republic Period, bears Chinese seal mark to the base. Size; Diameter of bow is 7 1/4 inches with height of 3 1/8 inches, in Excellent condition with no imperfections.

Fine Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone Scholar figure, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.8 inches, no condition concerns.

Intricate Chinese enameled silver dish with a pierced ground decorated with an enameled phoenix, a dragon and flowers modeled in high relief. Stamped, "S925". 6"Dia., Circa - Early 20th C. Great condition.

Superb Schmidt-Felling Crystal Center Bowl. Finely crafted Schmidt-Felling crystal bowl with with bronze frame and figural finial, from 1930s era. Size; Diameter of this fine item is 9 inches and it stands 10 inches in height, condition is consistent with age without any issues, bronze is somewhat tarnished.

Two Chinese carved openwork hardwood boxes; the rectangular forms each with hinged covers: one with scene of deer, the other with qilin, each framed with openwork foliate border; and each with three covered compartments to interior; with iron lockplates and wire handles; L: 14 1/8" (each approx.)

Description: Very well crafted hand made southeast Indian vessel, the whole body is decorated with pierced foliage design with beautiful rosebuds in high relief. It bears silver and 925 mark on the base. Has a height of 4 inches and the diameter is 6 inches. Excellent condition.

Finely enameled to depict a central dragon in iron red with a flaming pearl, with surrounding butterflies and floral designs, and gilt highlights throughout. Six character mark in iron red on underside. Dimensions: 1 3/8" H x 6.75" Dia., circa early 20th century, great condition.

Description: Very rare and well crafted Persian hand made silver cup, depicting Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of Pahlavi dynasty on the front and on the side are Sassanian king Anoosheh Ravan and ancient symbol of archaemennid dynasty. The central figures are surrounded on the upper and lower section with the script commemorating the crowning of Reza Shah. The cup is dated 1311 AH which is 1931. The height of the cup is 4 1/4" with 3.5" in diameter...

Chinese tripod bronze censer with cover, early 20th century, bears Chinese seal mark on the base. Size: Height of the censer is 7.5 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Very well crafted Dutch repousse silver ashtray, this item has 6 1/4 inches in diameter, approx. 19.9 troy oz is the total weight, in good condition, needs cleaning. Provenance: from a New Hampshire estate.

Fine hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade carving. depicting a lizard. Dimension: 94 x 35 x 66 (mm) or 3.70 x 1.38 x 2.60 inches with total weight 0.51 lbs/230 grams, no condition issues, wood base is excluded. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Fine Chinese Enameled Porcelain Vase Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with bird among the flowers, early 20th century era, republic period, bearing Chinese seal marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with bird among the flowers, early 20th century era, republic period, bearing Chinese seal marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition.

Italian rococo style enamel & gilt silver compact, 3 1/8L x 2H inches, no condition concern.

Well crafted Chinese carved lapis alligator on wood stand, early to mid 20th century period, measurements are 6 1/2"L x 2 1/2"H x 3"D, no condition issues.

Ugo Bellini, Florence, Italy, early 20th century Marks: 800, U. BELLINI FLORENCE (partially effaced) 1 x 3-5/8 x 2 inches (2.5 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm) 3.2 ounces (gross) The elongated oval box with hinged lid opening to a gilt interior, lid with enamel scene of a courting couple, chased addorsed lion heads on scrolling foliate ground to reverse. Originally retailed by U. Bellini, Florence, Italy.

This very fine and unique Russian silver cigarette resembles the Classic Russian Silver Age design and has a gilt interior that bears the inscription, "Armsale Hennile 23 Ii 1939 b" engraved on the interior lid. The interior is also stamped with maker's mark. The cover of the case to the front is decorated with raised Russian enameled Russian Imperial Flag surrounded with floral motif...

Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Box Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian silver box, cylinder in shape, featuring a Lyon hunting deer on the lid and the artist's elaborate repousse work depicts floral motif and birds on the side...

Finely crafted Japanese satsuma porcelain vase, depicting Japanese beauties in landscape, early 20th century period, artist's marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 12.5 inches in height, no condition concerns.

Fine Chinese jade flower carving, from early 20th century era, 9 inches in length, in very good condition.

Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a teacher & his student. Size; Measurements are 50 x 28 x 9 (mm) or 1.97 x 1.10 x 0.35 inches, total weight is 0.05 lbs/22 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Daruma emerging from a bag, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

Chinese carved boxwood Guanyin (bodhisattva). figure presented in the position of "Zi Zai Guanyin"/ Water-moon Guanyin, seated on rock, early 20th century period. Size; Measurements as follows; 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, age crack to the rock.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting figures in the landscape, Chinese inscription on the side and also bears Chinese seal mark on the base, from early 20th century Republic Period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 11 inches, in very good condition.

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade carving in form of seal stone with a beast finial. Dimensions: Measurements are 85 x 54 x 21 (mm) or 3.35 x 2.13 x 0.83 inches and total weight of 0.33lbs/148 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty...

Chinese gilt silver mirror with inlaid jade, Dimension: 9"L x 4 1/2"W, Jade: 4 1/2"L and 2 1/4" Diam.

Chinese mottled jade/hardstone carving depicting a disk with a dragon at the center, early to mid 20th century period, 3 7/8 inches in diameter, in good condition.

Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a disk with phoenix head throughout, early to mid 20th century period, 4 1/2"L x 3 1/2"H, in good condition.

Chinese Zitian wood book box with bone & jade inlays decoration depicting Buddhist Arhats. Dimensions are as follows; 315 x 175 x 105(mm) or 12.40 x 6.89 x 4.13 inches. Condition Report; No imperfections noted.

Large Chinese zitan wood brush pot, decorated with Horses & Dragon & Laughing Buddha's carvings, measurements are 240H x 186 mm in diameter (mm) or 9.45H x 7.32 inches in diameter, in very good condition.