Catalog (629)

Finely carved pair of reticulated carved floral bookends, each depicting a vase with flowers in it, signed by the artist, towards mid 20th century. Size, Dimensions of each item are 5"H x 4"W x 1.75"D. Condition Report; One bookend with small chip to the corner of the stone base.

Pair of Chinese Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting bats and peaches against the floral background, having Chinese seal mark on the base, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of each vase is 13 inches with no condition concerns.

A pair of Chinese enameled porcelain plates, having butterfly and Buddha's hand citron decoration on a turquoise ground, with six-character Jiaqing reign marks to the undersides. Size; Diameter of each plate is 6 7/8 inches and both items are in great condition with no imperfections.

Pair of Chinese enameled porcelain bowls, having four lobed reserves with various floral sprigs, set against a yellow sgraffito ground, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of each bow is 5.25 inches. Condition Report; Both item are in good condition with no issues. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA

Pair of Antique Whimsical Candle Holders, Earl 20th c. Attractive pair of white metal clowns with conical candle cups balanced on their noses, each clown stands 9 3/4 inches high. Condition Reports: Both items are in good condition with some paint loses especially to the clown wearing white dress.

Pair of fine Chinese enameled porcelain bowls, late Qing/Republic period, each with a foliate rim and fluted walls decorated with insects amid flowers, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of each bowl is 5.3 inches, considering the age in pretty good conditions.

Pair of African carved figures depicting a family with the woman carrying a jar on her head and holding it with the left hand and with the right hand carrying another vessel. The man holding a cane by left hand and his child by his right side. The man figure has a height if 11 inches and woman is 10.25 inches tall standing on a .75 inch wooden base. Both item bear very nice dark patina, in good condition with losses to woman's necklace and left earring.

Pair Chinese antique green glazed porcelain bowls, both marked with 'QIANLONG' marks in iron red on the bases, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size: Diameter of each bowl is 3-5/8 inches, in very good condition.

The elegant black horn hilt with fingerstalls and crested karabela-type pommel, the fine, sinuous blade multi-fullered on the obverse and inscribed in gold, the reverse with a single narrow fuller at the spine and a panel of gold inlay in intertwining vine motifs. In its wooden scabbard covered entirely in embossed and chased silver displaying Ottoman baroque flowering vine motifs and terminating in a monster head finial. Mid-19th century.Grips with areas of worming. Named for the town near ...

19th c.ornamental case w/ Plaque of "Psyche" and 3 Attendants on Hinged Lid. Etui has Vermeil Rope & Tiny Medallion or Bead Decorations. Plaque is Top Hand Painting. 5" h. (NOTE: One Crack in Etui and Some Miniature Beads / or Medallions Missing.)

Introduction: Wai Ming's original oil paintings and fine art reproductions, mainly of oriental subjects, are admired and collected by people throughout the world, including the famous and foreign dignitaries. Seldom has the impact of an artist been so immediate as that of Wai Ming on his arrival in San Francisco from Hong Kong in 1974. His artistic sensitivity is combined with a startling realism that has caught the attention of the public. His four paintings that he displayed at Swanson...

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

The grip wrought entirely of silver and engraved in geometrical motifs, with silver jingles on the pommel, the integral bolster heavily inlaid with gold. Single-edged blade forged of actively- patterned wootz Damascus steel. Late 18th century.Gold worn.Overall length 35.3 cm. Condition II

Description: Fine antique Persian copper bowl, late Quajar period, a band of engraved Persian poem from poet Hafez fallowed by geometrical design. On the base a horse in sitting position with a bird with open wings on the horse's back. This type of bowls was carried by people so every individual had his own bowl and was used for drinking water or wine. Measurements: 1 inches high and 3 3/8 inches in diameter in good condition. For a similar example, see Christie's, April 24, 1990.

Finely crafted silver candlestick, marked sterling silver, decorated with 4 cartouche each containing with classical Greek figures, in high relief, in different position, also floral decoration 0n top and middle and base area. Size; Height of item is 16 3/8 inches and weights 22 Toz. Condition Report; Good condition, no issues.

Montezuma cane from Mexico City, Mexico. Has eagle with a snake in its mouth. It tells the story of how Mexico City was found and establish. Circa 1900.Size; Overall length of cane is 35 inches, no condition issues.

Antique Miniature Portrait Painting of Napoleon. Description: Wonderful Miniature portrait of French Emperor Napoleon, dressed in colorful military uniform, signed by artist. The portrait is surrounded by machine turned gilt bronze frame, 2 1/2" in diameter, set in an, 5 1/4" X 5", old dark brown wood frame. This item is in a very good condition without any concerns, 19th century era.

(19th century), Military Officer in a Uniform, unsigned, watercolor on card, oval 3-7/8 x 3 in.; original 19th century burlwood veneer frame with gilt brass bezel, toning, fading; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection

Well executed miniature painting, depicting an 19th century lady in white dress, the portrait is rectangular in shape and 3.5"H x 2.5"W housed in a 6"H x 5"w nice bronze frame. Condition report: very fine painting with minor wear to the panel.

Incredible Miniature Pair Continental Bronze Busts of Children, on marble base. Size: The girl statue ans a height of 4 1/2 inches and the boy's height is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent.

Description: This is an early 20th century Meissen porcelain jar and cover or sup tureen of superb quality, factory painted with naturalistic flower of different kinds and colors with the gold trim lid and base. It bears the crossed swords mark in underglaze blue. Size: This item is 5"h with 7" in diameter. Condition is perfect. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, Items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed address only.

Massive and antique, Chinese Ming-style porcelain dragon dish: with writhing dragons centering an aubergine dragon; amid clouds to the interior and exterior on a bright yellow ground; with six-character mark. Size: Diameter of this fine dish is 20 inches. Condition Report: Good Condition.

Description: Wonderful gilt etching and aquatint of a sailing ship, superbly and delicately executed, early 19th century era, securely housed in a fine wood frame and since I didn't want to cause any damages to this nice frame, therefore I couldn't examine the item out of frame, but it looks fabulous and condition is great. Dimensions: sight 6" x 5", frame 12" x 10". Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C. Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame. Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.

Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C. Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame. Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.

Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C. Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame. Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.

Standard Glaze 7 1/4 inch mug, decorated in 1898 by Lenore Asbury with corn and wheat. Marked with the Rookwood insignia, which discloses the date, shape 775 and the incised artist initials, light overall crazing, late 19th century, Lenore Asbury for Rookwood Size: Dimensions as follows, 6" x 4.75" x 7.25. Condition Report: Very good condition with small wear area to the rim near handle.

Late 19th Century Persian style photo album, 12"h. x 19"w. Good condition, never used.

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...

Hand-carved Chinese Shoushan stone seal, Dragon Tortle. Dimension; 4.53 x 2.32 x 2.32 inches. Weight 1.86 lbs/845 grams. Tips about Shoushan Stone Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There is more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Except for stamps, Shoushan stone is produced for carving people, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.

Large cylindrical Kangxi-style blue and white porcelain with design of precious vessels and Buddhist emblems. Size: Diameter of the brushpot is 6.5 inches with the height of 6 inches.

Chinese carved yellow and caramel colored sealstone, depicting two Lohan riding on the back of a Gilin, fine quality carving. Size: Measurements are 3 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W. Condition Report: Good condition, wood base excluded.

Chinese well carved celadon stone ruyi scepter; with Chinese characters design in relief, probably from early to mid 20th century. Size; length of scepter is 14 inches with no condition concerns, this item was advertised as jade but it is most likely hardstone.

A large Chinese translucent circular bowenite footed bowl, finely carved with the diameter of 13 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no sign of chips or cracks

Late 19th century Indian silver "Shiva" fluted vase. Features a fluted style solid silver body with individual raised scenes of the Goddess "Shiva". Her position changes in each scene. She is adorned by engraved peacock designs as well as foliate and engraved Indian luck symbols. The top boasts an impressive floral inspired wide mouth design. Sits a top a weighted silver base with a raised running foliate border. Marked "75" on the rim of the base as well as an illegible hallmark. Size; Height...

French enamel vase, artist signed, excellent antique condition. Measurements as follows, height of 10.75 inches. (27 cm). Diameter of 4.5 inches. (11 cm). Condition Report; Condition consistent with age.

DESCRIPTION: 800 silver plaque over wood icon depicts Madonna and child, the faces are enamled while the body features in a silver filigree overlay with both figures wearing elaborate garments and crowns. Engraved with writing Marked "800", from first quarter of 20th century. Size; Height of icon is 10 inches with length of 8.5 inches, no condition issues.

19th century silver ewer, finely decorated with Persian style, bears silver and maker mark on the base, 10 5 inches tall and 6.5 inches in diameter, 900 grams or 29 TOZ in weight. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

19th century silver ewer, finely decorated with Persian style, bears silver and maker mark on the base, 11 inches tall and 6.75 inches in diameter, 945 grams or 30.5 TOZ in weight. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

Japanese silver mascot cane-Ca. 1890-Sizeable silver knob chased and engraved in high relief and very fine detail with an encircling dragon on the side and a round shield with traditional Fu calligraphy inscriptions conveying wishes of good luck and long life on the top. Rosewood shaft. Size; Handle measures 3 ¼” x 1 ¼”, Overall height of cane 36 1/4 inches. Excellent condition.

Japanese red lacquer netsuke of an oni on a drum. Late 18th century. Carved wood with red and black lacquer. The Oni leaning on mallet having crawled out of hole in the drum. Himotoshi on the bottom. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1.25" x 1.25". Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

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.

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Covered Jar, Kutani porcelain covered jar with 2 vignettes of landscape against a rust ground with gilt accents together with a Nippon (?) porcelain covered jar- floral motif on white with green and turquoise borders, good condition. The Kutani jar stands 6 1/4 inches high and second item's height at 7 1/2 inches.

Japanese Composite Inro, having gilt mon decoration and a double gourd form netsuke, together with a small Japanese bronze mirror. Length of mirror 5 5/8 inches.

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.

Finely crafted, delicately carved Japanese wood netsuke, depicting Toad w/ toad on its back, early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions are 1.5"L x 1"H. Condition Report; Good condition.

Fine Japanese carved wood netsuke; of dogs playing (some chips), from end of 19th century period. Provenance: by repute ex-Clark Collection, Honolulu

Japanese carved wooden netsuke of seated karako. Weight: 12g Size: 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.5"

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.

Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting a frog sitting on a leaf in form of a scoop, inlaid eyes, intricately and delicately carved, Signed on the side by the artist. Size: This item has length of 3.5 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting a mouse in sitting position holding a pumpkin, inlaid eyes, intricately and delicately carved. Size: This item has length of 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Fine Japanese carved wood Lotus Pod, having articulated, moving seeds which protrude from the pod, the wrapped stem forming the cord hole, from 18th century era. Size; Width at widest 1 3/4 inches. Provenance; Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota

Fine Japanese carved rosewood netsuke figure., depicting a hand holding a monkey, signed Hashi, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report, Excellent condition.

Well incised and delicately crafted Japanese carved horn netsuke figure; of Shi-Sri in sitting position, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926). Size; Length of carving is 1 inches with height of 2 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition, no imperfections.

Japanese carved boxwood figure, depicting a Foo Lion in standing position holding an object, inlaid eyes, intricately and delicately carved. Size: This item has a height of 3.25 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Japanese Bronze Inkwell, early 20th c., in the form of a lidded "wicker" creel, with bronze inkpot and glass liner. Size; Measurements are H.- 1 3/4 in., Dia.- 2 1/2 inches, no condition issues noted.

Attractive Japanese blue imari charger, 11 1/4 inches in diameter, good condition.

A Japanese Antique Gilt Kutani Porcelain Vase: with mark sign on the base, late 19th Century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Superb Japanese Antique Antler Netsuke: Gamma Sennin Edo Pd Delicately crafted stag antler netsuke figure, late18th/early 19th century, Edo period; of a Gamma Sennin standing with a frog on his shoulder. Size: Height of this fine carving is 3 inches. Condition Report: Good condition with some wear and small age crack to the right of the figure's rob.

JAMES GRIFFITHS (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Tall Ship at Sea," signed L/R. 6 1/4" x 10 3/4". Framed.