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A unique, bronze, statue of a small boy, dressed in early 20th century American clothing, learning to smoke a cigarette, while holding his hat in a concealing fashion.The plaque at the bottom says "A Beginner". CIRCA: Early 20th century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: 5 1/8" W x 11 1/4" H

Miniature Limoges vase features hand painted enamel over brass. The vase is decorated with a vibrant forest green ground color decorated with floral designs along the body and a portrait of a maiden in the center. CIRCA: Early 20th Ct. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 4.75" L: 3.5"

Very well crafted Chinese carved jadeite deer; sitting beneath a fruiting peach tree; some apple green coloration, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3 3/4 inches, no condition issues noted.

Well carved Chinese carved jade Quilin, dimensions are 3.2 x 1.6 x 1.15 inches, late 19th/early 20th century period, in good condition.

A large Japanese Meiji Period carved articulated bone/ivory model of a crayfish, with movable claws, feet, antenna and tail, the whole naturalistic-ally rendered, approx. 20 inches long with main antenna & 8in wide.

Introduction; Hans Muller was born in Vienna Austria on January 10th 1873. He was a pupil of the sculptor Edmund Hellmmer at the Vienna Academe of Art. Much of his work is on permanent display in the Simu Museum in Bucharest, Hungary. Description; Superbly crafted bronze sculpture of standing gentelman, it seems to be elder Goethe. This item stands 10.5 inches long on a 2 inches marble base, total height is 13.5 inches. sculpture is from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report;...

Well crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, blue glazed, designed with dragon pattern, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 9.25 inches, in great condition.

Finely carved Chinese bamboo brush pot, depicting figures in landscape, from late 19th/early 20th century period, this item has height of 6.25 and diameter of 5.25 inches, condition consistent with age, no issues.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain brush pot, decorated with landscape design, from late 19th/early 20th century period, this item has height of 5.25 and diameter of 3 inches, condition consistent with age, no issues.

Chinese Jadeite carving of Buddha in sitting position holding a peach with left hand. Measurements as follows; 118 x 106 x 120 (mm) or 4.65 x 4.17 x 4.72 inches with total weight of 774 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36. Jadeite, compared to nephrite ...

Stag Snake Cake- Ca. 20th century- An expert carving of a snake entwined on a deer antler, signed sterling collar, beautiful snake-wood shaft and a 3“ stage ferrule. Size; H- 4 ¼“ x 3“. overall length is 36 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

Two Chinese carved celadon jade figural toggles: a standing female with right arm above head and left holding sword, on lapis lazuli bead bracelet; together with male with slightly bent knees holding three flowers, on green silk cord; each with russet suffusions; L: 3 1/2" (larger)

This outstanding and remarkable miniature painting exhibit a LEE family lady in sitting position. The artist has successfully rendered his talent portraying this lovely lady, with special attention to the facial expression and has delicately worked to render the details of her dress and hair and his talent reaches the climax portraying her jewels with emphasize on the pearl necklace. Painting is oval shape measuring 5.5"h and 4"w, mounted in a magnificent bronze frame.The painting is signed ...

Description: Striking and beautiful gilt bronze French dresser box with hand painted miniature portrait on the top. The portrait depicts a beautiful lady dressed in 19th century style, the workmanship is well rendered. Size: This is 1.5"" in height and 3 1/4" wide, in good condition with water stain to inside cushion. Shipping is FREE.

Description: Wonderful miniature portrait of charming and beautiful lady in loius XV style,in sitting position, magnificent dress and accessories, surrounded in a machine turned oval frame, set in a fancy rectangular gilt frame with open work top and easel-back. The painting is signed by the artist, Bigotat. Size: The portrait is 3.5"H X 2.75".Overall size 6.75" X 4.5", great condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!

English Portrait Miniature of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. The half length portrait of the Duchess with a wide brimmed hat tied with a red ribbon, wearing a yellow striped dress and white fichu, reserved against a pastel hued sky, a stone garden urn on left, mounted in Empire style gilt bronze laurel wreath frame with a ribbon tied trophy, signed "J. Chazel" vertically in lower right corner of the plaque. After Thomas Gainsborough (1732-1792) Dimensions of frame 7 3/8 x 4 7/8 inches (1...

Description: Watercolor Miniature painting of Madame Lebrun, Retailed by S. G. Gump Co. San Francisco {Height of frame 5 inches}.Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (Marie Élisabeth Louise; 16 April 1755 – 30 March 1842) was a French painter, and is recognized as the most famous woman-painter of the eighteenth century. The portrait is signed by the painter on the lower right side and housed in this very elegant, very fine quality frame with easel-back.Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!

After Elizabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun,Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (Marie Élisabeth Louise; 16 April 1755 – 30 March 1842) was a French painter, and is recognized as the most famous womanpainter of the eighteenth century, "Self Portrait", oil on porcelain, oval portrait miniature, signed lower right "Volk", porcelain with stamp "Swaine & Co., Huttensteinach 766", 5-1/4" x 3-3/4". Presented in a polychromed and giltwood frame composed of three bands of decorative carving. Great condition...

Description: Wonderful Eastern European elaborately decorated repousse silver Dish, composed of two compartment, 2 emerald cut inset stones at each end, fitted with removable insert having loop handles. Size: 10-1/2" in length and 7-3/4" wide and 6-1/4" high. It bears two illegible mark on the base. This item weights 36 troy OZS. Excellent condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Introduction: Various types of Rajasthani Schools of painting flourished in Rajasthan from the 16th century onwards. Great names in these schools of paintings are- the Mewar School, Bundi School, Kota School, Bikaner School, Jaipur School, Marwar School and Kishangarh School. Each Rajasthani school of painting has its distinct and unique style whilst representing the hills, colours and palaces of Rajasthan. Description: This is a large Indian, Jaipur school, painting of Royal procession. Pa...

Antique Indian Hand Crafted Repousse Sterling Silver Tablet. Description: Wonderful hand made Sterling silver presentation tablet, finely executed repousse work depicting different animal in charging or hunting position in high relief. It bears initial M and October 15 1902 date. workmanship is absolutely fine. Dimensions: 8 5/8" in length and 4.5" wide. This item is in excellent condition.

Antique Persian Hand Crafted Silver Item. Description: Lovely antique hand made silver Item, container used for eye liner material (sormedan), is composed of two section each decorated with small silver balls. Size: 5" tall and 2" in diameter, in perfect condition.

The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrast and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal. Therefore crafting the hookha's top section became an stage for the silversmiths to exhibit their t...

Description: Japanese seto ware tray and box, including 1 rectangular tray, 1 1/4"H x 8"L, and 1 lozenge-form covered box with bamboo-shaped handle, 3 3/4"H x 5 1/2"W. Each porcelain piece decorated in blue under glaze with landscape reserves. The box is signed at the underside. Early 20th century. From the Estate of David Steinman, Bloomsfield Hills, Michigan.

Description: Set of Japanese sake saucers, each silver metal saucer depicts various plants, flowers and trees with inscription below, a four character seal on each base. Diameter of each saucer is 4 inches and all five in perfect condition.

Early 20th C. Chinese enameled porcelain teapot, depicting two Chinese woman two ladies in garden one sitting and the other standing under a tree, bears calligraphy and seal mark to the opposite side, also seal mark to the base. Dimensions: Measurements are 6 1/4"H x 7"W. Condition Report: Considering the age in fair condition with minor flaws to the rim and mouth area.

Artist: (1875-1908) with six character mark Title: CHINESE DRAGON DESIGN PORCELAIN CHARGER. Date: (1875-1908) Medium: porcelain. Dimensions: 17 inches in diameter. Description: painted with a dragon at middle surrounded by four more dragons amid clouds with dragon design on reverse rim. Signature: with six character mark on reverse. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Fine English set of silver spoon, consisting of six silver spoon each 3 5/8 inches long, in excellent condition.

Chinese 1910's pair of silver cover boxes, Dimension: 3 5/8" H x 2 1/2" W, in very good condition

Circa. 1900- Delicately carved handle, carved as a Pinocchio-type head with extremely long wood nose, metal collar, exotic ribbed wood shaft with brass ferrule to tip. Overall length of cane is 34 3/4 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Cane is in very good condition, we haven't detected any imperfections.

A Persian lacquered box, of oval form, lid with the royal court scene with the king on the throne and officials around him, the base with a band of animals, calligraphy poem to the edge. Width 12 3/4 inches, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report, Sign of professionally repaired age crack to the base Property from the Adrienne Krumhorn Trust, Highland Park, Illinois

Chinese green Peking glass bottle vase, decorated with fish and swan, late 19th early 20th century period, Chinese seal to the base. Size; Measurement of vase are10.5"H x 5.75"diameter. Condition Report; No imperfections observed.

Finely crafted, delicately carved Japanese wood netsuke, depicting a Toad, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions are 2"L x 1.25"H. Condition Report; Fair condition, age crack to the side.

Continental alabaster bust of a boy, depicted wearing a tam o' shanter, smiling joyously staring at his nose where a fly has landed, verso script signed Leon Meir Zourieski, and rising on a circular marble base, 20"h x 13"w, no condition concerns.

Chinese silver cloisonne nail guard with cabochon coral and malachite accents, has been made into a pin or brooch. Weight: 15g Size: Length of item is 3.25 inches. Condition Report. Very good, no issues noted.

Finely crafted Chinese Openwork jade pendant in graduated hues of blue-green jade carved in bas-relief surrounded by depictions of squirrels, bats and lizards. Smooth polished surface. Size; Height of carving is 2.25 inches, no condition issues noted.

Continental .800 silver and etched crystal compote, late19th/early 20th century period, hallmarked. Size; Measurements of this item are 6.5"L x 10.25"h x 6.25"w. Condition Report; Good condition, good, tiny minor rim chip.

Very well crafted patinated bronze figure. Depicting a man tending the field, signed H. Bouchard 1901. Raised on a 1.25" marble base, figure height is 7.5 inches with length of 12 inches, no condition issues noted.

Dutch 830 Silver Lidded Spice Container. Domed lid with cherub finial. Relief design side panels. Marked and S date stamp for 1902. -- Dimensions: H: 4.75 inches: W: 3 inches: D: 2.25 inches. In fair condition.

this absolutely striking and well executed Continental miniature painting exhibit a charming and extremely pretty lady sitting in typical pose for the time period. She is in a fabulous red dress with the hairdo fashionable for 19th century. The artist has successfully rendered his talent portraying this lovely woman, with great taste in choosing contrasting colors. The painting, signed by the artist, is from late 19th century time period, in overall good condition with a hairline on top sectio...

This magnificent Victorian sterling silver cigarette case contains a medallion at the front with a crest above a banner that reads "Foy Pour Devoir (Faithful to Duty)". The interior has a gold wash and is stamped at both covers and includes the maker's initials "HTB" enclosed within a rectangle, a lion passant, an uncrowned leopard's head, the date letter "A" and the duty mark of the monarch (Queen Victoria 1). Size: Measurements are 3 1/4"L X 2 1/8"W. Condition: The case is in superb condi...

This is a wonderful silver cigarette case with delicately engraved motif on the front and back panel, with small presentation mark engraved on the upper left side of back panel. Inside it is hallmarked and according to my reading this case is from city of Chester, England manufactured in 1841, keep in mind this is my interpretation. Size: The case Measurements are 3 1/4"L X 2 5/8"W. Condition: The case is in fairly good condition and due to its age it only has a few dings and cigarette re...

This is an absolutely stunning Gorham Sterling silver soap box which has been elaborately decorated with floral motif on the lid and the base. The case is hallmarked. The artist's workmanship on this item is just fabulous. Size: The case's Measurements are 4"L X 2.75"W. Condition: The case is in fairly good condition problem free, and according to hallmark belongs to last quarter of 19th century. Keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs of...

Antique Sterling SILVER Card Case 19th C This is a very attractive Sterling silver card case with elaborately decorated floral motif on both side. The case is hallmarked and according to my reading this item was manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Company, New York, New York 1866-1926 a major manufacturer of full line of quality flatware and hallo ware that was absorbed into Gorham in 1926. It bears the name Bertha engraved on it, and that tells us it was a gifted item.The artist's workman...

This is an striking and well executed Austro-Hungarian antique silver and niello box, manufactured in Prague in 1820s.It is rectangular in shape and lid is engraved with scene of a farmer pushing a wheelbarrow down a town lane within foliate and leaf tip borders. There are circles to the side, and further foliate and leaf tip to the base. The interior is gold wash and is hallmarked. The artist's workmanship is stunning. Size: The box's Measurements are 3 1/4"L X 2"W. Condition: The box...

Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian match box rectangular in shape, featuring a woman in sitting position playing a musical instrument surrounded with floral motif. On the opposite side a couple in sitting position drinking and both looking to the same direction. Size: Measurements are 1.75"L x 1.5"W. Condition: The box is in good condition, problem free from late 19th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always sligh...

Description: This is an attractive French .950 silver and stone-mounted dresser jar, from third quarter 19th century, hallmarked,round, with husk-embossed rims and engine-turned ground, the lid set to center with a faceted blue stone, likely a synthetic sapphire, flanked by two small diamonds, gold-wash interior. Size: This superb jar Measures 4" in diameter. Condition: The box is in good condition, minor age wear. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be...

Antique European Repousse Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, 19th C. Description: This is a pair of elaborate repousse silver salt & pepper shakers, last quarter of 19th century, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif, with the lid on the bottom, the pair is European in origin, most likely Austro-Hungarian. Size: Each of this beautiful pair of shakers is 2.5" in height, and quite heavy. Condition: The pair are in very good condition, problem free, from late 20th cent...

Antique European Repousse Silver Salt Shaker, 19th C. Description: This is an elaborate repousse silver salt shaker, last quarter of 19th century, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif in different layers,it is European in origin, most likely Austro-Hungarian. Size: This beautiful shakers is 3." in height, and quite heavy. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from late 19th century. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with cre...

Antique European Repousse Silver Salt Cellar, 19th C. Description: This is an elaborate repousse silver salt Cellar, hallmarked with maker's mark at the bottom, last quarter of 19th century, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif, it is European in origin, most likely Austro-Hungarian. Size: This beautiful salt cellar is 2.25" in height, and quite heavy. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from late 19th century. Shipping is FREE with...

Antique Persian Repousse Silver Salt Shaker, 19th C. Description: This is an beautiful repousse silver salt shaker, last quarter of 19th century, Qajar dynisty era, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif and birds. Size: This beautiful salt is 2.5" in height, and quite heavy. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from late 19th century. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses o...

Description: First one, wonderful early 19th century oval shape Snuff Box with raised gold painted decoration of a horseman and hounds pursuing a stag. The other a late 19th century round example, molded to the lid with a commemorative roundel to the poet Robert Burn with a circumference of verse, the underside with flower head and oak leaf decoration. Size: The oval box's width is 3 3/4" and the round box's diameter is 3 1/4". Condition: The oval box is in pretty good condition and ther...

Antique Triptych, Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque 19th C. Description: A triptych of delicately hand carved wood and set with a hand painted porcelain plaque of the virgin, 19th century probably Italian. Size: The triptych stands 9.25" tall and 4.25" wide with the doors closed. Condition:This item is in fairly good condition with normal age wear, the red fabric bears some stains. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only!

Antique German Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of RUTH Description: This exquisite and wonderful porcelain plaque features RUTH holding a bouquet in her left hand and with the left holding a few branches, standing in a farmland. The painting is mounted in a gilt wood frame. The artist has rendered his talent through use of vibrant and lovely colors of the subject matter. This item is German in origin and the painting is of the most exquisite quality similar to pieces produced by Royal Vienna...

Description: This is a finest quality three pieces porcelain smoking set. All three items are decorated with three different factory painted scenery surrounded with elaborate floral motif along with gilt trim alongside dishes and every painting.The set is from 19th century. Size: The tray measures 10" long, the box is 4"L x 1.5"H, and chamberstick stands 3" tall and is 3 1/4" in diameter on the base. Condition: This set in overall good condition with gilding rubbed due to the old age. Shippi...

Description: This is a superbly executed bronze jar with removable lid in form of sitting Emperor followed by two standing figure. The jar is decorated with six different scene, three smaller crafted on top section, followed by larger ones on bottom section, and all of them surrounded by very delicate floral motif. This jar stands 10" tall and 5" wide, in very nice condition without any damages whatsoever, and hallmarked on the base. Workmanship is is stunning. .Shipping is FREE within the...

Description: Wonderful miniature painting of a charming and pretty lady, in a beautiful blue and red dress, sitting with her left hand under chin. The painting comes with the artist's initials, K.A. on the lower right side. Size: The portrait is 3 1/8" in height and 2 1/4" wide, in very good condition, set in a fine gilt rectangular 5 1/8"H X 4 1/4"W frame. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!

Description: Wonderful miniature painting of a charming and pretty lady, in an elegant blue and dress, sitting and slightly looking to her left, wearing a beautiful hat decorated with pearls and jewels. The painting comes with the artist's initials, P.Z on the lower right side. Size: The portrait is 3 1/8" in height and 2 1/4" wide, in very good condition, set in a fine gilt rectangular 5 1/8"H X 4 1/4"W frame. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!

Description: Superb painting of Queen Victoria, in her old age, dressed in red with white lace, sitting and slightly looking to her right. This portrait is French and the artist name and the year,1878, and place, Paris, along with more information is engraved on the back. Size: The portrait is 2 1/4" in height and1.75" wide, in perfect condition, set in a 4"H X 2.75"W fine gilt bronze frame. The workmanship is absolutely superb and the artist has exhibited his great talent successfully thro...

Description: Wonderful Miniature portrait of French Emperor Napoleon in early age, dressed in colorful military uniform, signed by very talented artist P. Leroy. The portrait is surrounded by machine turned gilt bronze frame, 2 1/4" in diameter, set in an, 4 5/8" X 4 3/8", old dark brown wood frame. This item is in a very good condition without any problem, 19th century era, great workmanship. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!