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Chinese Elmwood Square Side Table with Rattan Top
Located in Austin, TX
A well-constructed Chinese square side table of elmwood. Clean and simple lines, with minimal decoration. The apron, with a geometric design ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese End Tables
Dong Son Culture Ritual Bronze Drum, 4th-3rd Century BC, Vietnam
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast and intricately decorated bronze drum from the Dong Son culture, circa 4th - 3rd century BC, Red River Delta, Vietnam.
The face of the drum features a central 8 pointed...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Famille Rose "Peaches" Bottle Vases 'Tianquiping'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Chinese porcelain "peaches" bottle vases (tianquiping) from the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period.
Well potted and of elegant form, the straight cylindrica...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Large Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive bronze censer or brazier. The wide, deep body rising to an everted rim, all supported on three feet cast as ferocious lion faces resting on clawed feet.
The...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart. Realistically molded, the ox displays Fine musculature and elements of a harness system. With one fore and one rear...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Khmer Bronze Figure of Prajnaparamita with Eleven Faces
Located in Austin, TX
The embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas.
In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute.
Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Han Dynasty Green Glazed Covered Storage Jar
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Han Dyansty (206 BC-200 AD) storage vessel. The circular body set upon three legs and fitted with a lid. The entirety covered in heavy leaded green glaze, imitating bronz...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles.
The large vase, of yuhuchunping f...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Amboyna Veneered Square Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Art Deco period square table with slight, tapering legs. Beautiful and rich Amboyna veneer, finished with a high gloss clear lacquer.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Amboyna, Lacquer, Wood
Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and graceful cabriole legged, high waisted altar table with scrolling apron, set upon a waisted platform. The top featuring a floating center panel of finely figured nanmu...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables
Materials
Burl, Elm, Lacquer
Large Japanese Black Lacquer Dowry Trunk, Nagamochi
Located in Austin, TX
Made for a member of the Japanese Imperial Family, as indicated by the sixteen petal chrysanthemum which appears in several elements of the relief carved shakudo and gold metal work on the trunk. The raised lacquer imperial chrysanthemum seal, of which only abstracted remnants remain, was probably intentionally abraded when this particular branch of the family was divested of its title during the American Occupation of 1947.
Of unusually generous proportions, with a slightly domed lid. Large handles on the side were used for carrying the the bridal trousseau. The hinges are constructed in such a way that the lid can be slid off after opening, for easier access.
Provenance: The estate of Ann Landers...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese 18th Century Flambe Glazed Trunk Form Vases
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of vases molded as naturalistic plum tree trunks, with applied decorations of flowering plum branches. All are covered by a rich flambe glaze of predominantly fuchsia, with st...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Located in Austin, TX
An oversized, beautifully proportioned daybed, suitable for use as a centre table. Subtle, low relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A refined and elegant pair of huanghuali nesting trays. An exotic hardwood, huanghuali (which translate to "yellow flowering pear wood"), has long been prized in China.
These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.
The larger tray features a wonderful golden hue, and a prized "ghost face...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table.
The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Indian Glass Hookah Base
Located in Austin, TX
A finely crafted hookah base of thin, handblown glass. Elegant bell shape with a slightly everted neck. Etched floral and geometric motifs decorate the sid...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a hardwood frame and stand.
The beautiful maiden has a roun...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Demilune Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese demilune table in elmwood. Slight cabriole legs extend from a waisted apron with a decoration of low relief carved vines. The top features an inset woven...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Hardwood, Lacquer and Jade Six-Panel Screen
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800.
The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Coral, Jade
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs.
The back features two facing stylized dragons around a central shou (longevity) medallion below a scrolled crest r...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an anteater. The curved back of the animal would have supported the neck and displays a wonderfully warm patina from tribal use.
The anteater's over sized head has been carved in a charming manner.
Found in Sumatra, but most likely traded from Irian Jaya.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fateuils
Located in Austin, TX
A generous pair of Louis XVI carved walnut fateuils.
Nice overall detailing, with fluted legs and rails, plume finials, and a gadrooned crest. The sloping and curved armrests have...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
19th Century Chinese Export Hardwood Folding Tray Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Chinese export hardwood tray table set on delicate yoke shaped legs and a hinged x-form stretcher decorated with stylized kui dragons. The he...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Sui Dynasty Painted and Glazed Pottery Model of a Warrior
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare Sui Dynasty painted and glazed pottery model of a warrior.
This warrior is portrayed standing, wearing close fitting armour over a long tunic ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Limestone Pedestals
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Chinese carved limestone architectural drum form pedestals, Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, China.
Masterfully carved, each pedestal is in two pieces. The top in the form a drum carved with "nails" surrounding the top, with relief carvings to the sides of opposing qilin, taotie masks, and scrolling foliage. The separately carved drums are supported by a lotus pedestal and surrounded by Buddhistic lions, all resting upon a high waisted table...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone
19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted brown lacquer commodes decorated in chinoiserie decoration with marble top, two drawers.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Ormolu Mounted Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous centerpiece has been created by the fortuitous marriage of a 17th century, Kangxi Period Famille verte enameled porcelain charger...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lacquer and Painted Cabinet with Dreamstone Insets, Qing Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A demure and elegant Chinese tall lacquer cabinet with painted flower panels and dream stone insets, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, Gansu Province, China.
The tall cabinet of ele...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
18th Century Carved Walnut Louis XV Commode
Located in Austin, TX
France late 18th century carved walnut commode. The serpentine case fitted with two small and two large drawers.
Measures: H 36.25", W 49.75", D 26".
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and di...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Pair Walnut and Shagreen Leather Armchairs by George Reinoehl for Stow & Davis
By George Reinoehl, Stow Davis
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome and solid pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut armchairs designed by George Reinoehl for Stow Davis, Grand Rapids, MI. The clean lines and minimalist design invoking the beau...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Decorative Pillows
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of exquisite pillows made of Chinese 18th century silk embroidered floral pattern fragments in soft gold color and antique tassels fringes and ri...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles
Materials
Silk
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Extremely Rare Late Shang Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Gu Vessel
Located in Austin, TX
Of classic trumpet form, with a round, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth.
Two sets of large, well defined fanged and horned taotie masks cast in high relief...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Round Tilt Top Table, mid 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and intricately carved Anglo Indian hardwood tilt top pedestal table, British Colonial period, mid 19th century, Ceylon or India.
The pedestal tilt top table features a wide ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Camel
Located in Austin, TX
A powerfully sculpted Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery model of a camel. The camel is portrayed in a walking stance, long neck extended, with head held high, mouth askew chewing cud. The...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Camel, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
An evocative Chinese Tang dynasty (618 to 906 AD) sancai glazed pottery model of a braying camel. The camel is well modeled, standing foursquare upon a rectangular plinth, neck raised, head thrown back, and mouth open in either a defiant, or triumphant, bray.
Although sancai means "three color", this particular camel is glazed with only two colors - mostly in amber, with patches of straw glaze mimicking the large patches of fur along the camel's legs, humps, head and neck.
TL tested...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Celadon Glazed Lotus Charger, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese celadon glazed shallow dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, mid 18th century, China.
Beautifully glazed, with a carved decoration of a group of lotus, leaves, stalks and blossoms. The interior wall with radiating S-shaped lines, a motif that is repeated on the wide rim of the dish. The back undecorated. Glazed all-over with an even bright celadon glaze, with some attractive areas of crackle.
Ex. Butterfield's, San Francisco.
Plate stand for display...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver
Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely decorated Japanese Meiji Period Imari charger, late 19th century, Japan.
The porcelain charger featuring a design of a hoho bird, or phoenix, per...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Gold
A Set of Ordos Culture Gold Plaques
Located in Austin, TX
A group of thirteen Ordos Culture gold repousse plaques. Originally intended as clothing ornaments, these highly detailed plaques feature various motifs, such as ibexes, dragons, bul...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Indian 18th century Mughal 22k gold bangle with kundan set diamonds and rubies, featuring fine enamel work.
The enamels bold an bright with abstract...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Bulgari Ruby Sapphire and Pearl Flexible Gold Cuff Bracelet Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and classic flexible 18K yellow gold cuff bangle set with pearls, sapphires and rubies by Bulgari, circa 1980's.
The bracelet masterfully worked in 18k gold with flexible links and set with pearls, rubies and sapphires. The rubies and sapphires set in a floral motif around a central diamond.
The bracelet consists of 14 Akoya cultured pearls, 8 natural blue sapphire cabochons, 8 natural ruby cabochons, and 4 bezel set round brilliant diamonds VS1...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Hammered Gold Labyrinth Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant "Labyrinth" collar necklace by Ilias Lalaounis in bright 18k hammered yellow gold.
The striking necklace of simple collar design, terminating is a squared-off swirl labyrinth of Greek key fret...
Category
1990s Greek Hellenistic Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo Panels Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
A rare early necklace of hardstone cameos panels depicting putti drawing chariots pulled by mythical beasts. Set in 18k gold. French circa 1805 - 1810. Total length :16”.
Gross weig...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Equestrian Horses Cuff Bracelet
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Austin, TX
A sculptural and poetic 18k yellow gold equestrian themed cuff bracelet by Carrera y Carrera, Spain, circa 2000.
The narrow cuff bracelet with a central motif of a herd of running ho...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Retro 18k Two Tone Gold Tank Bracelet, circa 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive sculptural two tone 18k gold Retro tank bracelet with French assay and import marks, circa 1940's.
The 18k yellow and white gol...
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Wide Retro 18k Yellow Gold Faceted Link Tank Bracelet, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
A chic and elegant Retro 18k yellow gold wide tank style bracelet with six rows of faceted links and a triple clasp, Italy, circa 1950.
The construction ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and elegant Victorian 15k rose and yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, late 19th century, England.
The 15k rose gold bracelet features three large oval domes of enchanti...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Green Jade and Gold Bangle
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic and elegant 18K gold and green jade bangle by Angela Cummings for Tiffany, circa 1985.
Signed T&CO.
Approx. outside diameter: 3.3". Inside diameter: 2.3". Height: 0.5"
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine, Diamond, and Platinum Pendant with White Gold Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive aquamarine pendant mounted in platinum and surrounded by diamonds, all suspended from a 14k while gold serpentine link chain.
The bold rectangular step cut aq...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1970s Natural Red Coral Gold Opera Length Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
The long red coral necklace of opera length, with a total length of 34". The necklace is comprised of 20 strands of evenly matched natural red coral tube beads mixed with 18k gold be...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Balinese Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Finely worked in high karat gold (22k+) and featuring three rough cut ruby cabochons ranging form light pink to purplish pink, typical of rubies from In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian More Rings
Materials
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Platinum Diamond Earrings by Verdura
By Verdura
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and classic pair of Verdura 18k yellow gold and platinum set diamond clip earrings.
The total diamond weight is 1.0 carats.
The total earring weight is 24.1 grams.
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible amethyst and 18k gold ring and pendant set by Bernd Munsteiner, founder of Atelier Munsteiner. The amethyst of exceptional color and tra...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
