European and Asian Antiques & Fine Art

French Faience Majolica Boar's Head Tureen. Mid 20th century French Faience Majolica pottery boar's head tureen. The lavender or purple hand painted face of the boar has an embossed acorn and oakleaf decoration on the top. Hand painted mark on underside, France. Measures 9.7 inches high x 15.6 inches long. In good condition.

Black Forest 19C Carved Hunting Hare Rabbit Rack. Black Forest 19th century carved hunting hare rabbit rack. Carved wooden 19th century figural rabbit coat or hat rack. The antler and wood rack figure is carved in the form of a hunting hare with rifle slung on its back, with game catch bag on the side, standing on rams horn legs. Good condition, tip of the rifle barrel is broken off. Measures 19 inches long x 6 inches wide.

Pair of 19C English Game Oil on Canvas Paintings British 19th century still life - nature morte very well executed paintings. Illegibly signed on reverse, upper left corner. Oil on canvas. Good condition, one has small patch upper right, light retouch along the frame edge. One painting depicts hanging pheasants, shore birds and sea life. The other depicts a rabbit in the center with game birds and a basket of eggs. Paintings measure 10 inches high x 12 inches wide. Antique gilt frames measure 17 inches high x 15 inches wide. Both paintings sold together as one lot.

Meiji Mixed Metal Japanese Basketweave Smoking Set Meiji Japanese mixed metal and basketweave smoking set. Japanese Meiji period three piece smoking set includes a sterling silver rimmed, glass lined covered ashtray with a silver lid and engraved florals, a silver matchbox with engraved florals, and mixed metal cigarette box with engraved florals and copper leaves. The accoutrements are set into a black lacquer and basketweave case with double silver swing handles. Includes the original wooden gift box with cover. Unsigned but has been tested to be .925 sterling silver or higher grade. Good condition, almost unused. Measures 3 inches high x 10.5 inches wide x 6.2 inches deep.

Italian 18C Inlaid Neoclassical Bow Front Chest Fine Italian 18th century inlaid neoclassical three drawer chest. The early Italian 18th century bow front chest appears to have the original hardware. There are old repairs and veneer loss and evidence of old insect damage. The drawer slides have been rebuilt. Measures 35.2 inches high x 35.5 inches wide x 18.8 inches deep.

Antique 19C Emile Jumeau French Bebe Bisque Doll French 19th century Bebe Jumeau bisque socket head doll. Incised with a 3 and a V below in blue. Composition body is marked Jumeau Medaille d'or Paris, made by Emile Jumeau. The doll has multi stroke eyebrows, blue paperweight eyes, painted upper and lower lashes, closed mouth with lip shading strokes, pierced ears with earrings, original cork pate and blonde mohair wig. Beautifully dressed in vintage clothing, lace trimmed undies, stockings, newer leather shoes and straw hat In good condition, composition body has areas of old touch up. Doll is in good condition with no damage. Measures 12.5 inches high.

Antique Bisque Bru French Fashion Doll with Kid Body French 19th century Bru fashion doll. Bisque socket head doll with blue spiral paperweight eyes, pierced ears with earrings and closed smiling mouth. The doll has multi stroke eyebrows and tiny lashes. On a bisque shoulder mount, which is mounted to the original all white kid leather body with gussets at elbows, hips and knees, the left arm has some old cloth tape repair. The original blond antique mohair wig is over a cork pate. Beautifully dressed in a taffeta gown and fur hat and muff with lace trimmed undergarments. Original blue leather shoes have the number 2 within a keystone. Marked with the number 4 on back of neck. In good condition. We are not certain if this doll is a Jumeau or a Bru or another superior French doll maker. Measures 15.5 inches high.

Pair Carved Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Armchairs Pair of 19th century or older Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe armchairs. Chairs have a simple molded carved apron. Good condition, one has all four legs ended out and the other has back legs ended out. Measure 40.2 inches high x 23.2 inches wide x 17.6 inches deep.

Lucrezia Borgia Allegorical early 19C Oil Painting Allegorical early 19th century oil painting of Flemish, French or Italian origin. Signed lower left, Sis. Oil on canvas. Good condition, relined and restored. Partial label on reverse inscribed Didon. Painting measures 40.8 inches high x 40.8 inches wide. Ornate antique gilt frame measures 55 inches high x 55 inches wide.

Plaza Hotel New York - Louis XV Crystal Chandelier Palatial Louis XV style crystal chandelier from New York's legendary Plaza Hotel. The sparkling crystal and brass twelve arm chandelier once graced the famed Presidential Suite of the glamorous and celebrated New York City landmark hotel where a room in the suite today can run $30,000 per night. The hotel closed its doors in April 2005 to undergo an extensive $350 million renovation and restoration. The stunning chandelier was sold with the contents of the of the glamorous and celebrated New York City landmark hotel at the Christie's, New York - March 15, 2006 auction. The classic circa 1930's chandelier is marked Made in Czechoslovakia. Good working order, some minimal prism loss. The chandelier sold at the 2006 auction for $4250 and is pictured on page 173 of the Christie's auction catalog, lot number 320. Measures 43.5 inches high x 41 inches in diameter. A copy of the March 2006 - The Plaza - Christie's auction catalog with pri

Neoclassical Plaza Hotel -New York -Crystal Chandelier Plaza Hotel NY Neoclassical crystal handelier. The classic cut glass crystal and gilt brass chandelier from the Lady Mendl Suite of New York's legendary Plaza Hotel. The stunning basket form chandelier hung for decades in the dining room of the exclusive Lady Mendl Suite, named after the international hostess and interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe Mendl. In 1948 Marlene Dietrich took a year long hiatus at The Plaza, and lived in the Lady Mendl suite for a little over a year before filming Alfred Hitchcock's Stage Fright. The hotel closed its doors in April 2005 to undergo an extensive $350 million renovation and restoration. The classic and sparkling chandelier was sold with the contents of the glamorous and celebrated New York City landmark hotel at the Christie's, New York - March 15, 2006 auction. The chandelier sold for $3840 and is pictured on page 228 of the Christie's auction catalog, lot number 226. The chandelier is suspen

Italian 19C Madonna Child Carved Wood 51" Statue Italian 18th or 19th century polychrome wood carving of the madonna and child. The figural carved statue is realistically painted with highly detailed carving. Inscribed on the base; Aves Maria Laureto. The crowns are removable. Laureto is an Italian town just south of Fasano. The family history of the carving is that family members were married in Italy and received the sculpture from a local church. In good condition with age cracks, paint loss and a glued finger on the child. We had difficulty determining the specific age of the carved figure. Appears to be well over 150 years old and could be considerably older. Measures 51 inches high.

Pair of 19C Gilt Bronze Figural Neoclassical Urns air of 19th century gilt bronze figural Bacchanalian urns. Ornate French gilt 19th century bronze urns feature allegorical scenes with classical figural decoration. Decorative and heavy urns weigh 34 pounds each. Acanthus foot mounted on stepped rouge marble bases. Good condition, miniscule chip on one corner of each marble base. Measures 20.5 inches high x 9.4 inches diameter.

Old 19C Kashmir Hand Made Woven Red Paisley Shawl Kashmir hand woven 19th century red paisley shawl. The 19th century shawl has a black center medallion that is apparently signed by the maker in white thread. The shawl is pieced and hand sewn, embellished with finely detailed embroidery. Good condition, corners have fringe and edgewear, one 3.5 x 3.5 corner missing and overall has some thinness and small holes in the black center. Measures 72 x 67 inches.

Old Steeplechase Chess 19C Boxed Gambling Games Steeplechase Chess 19th century boxed toy gambling games. Mahogany box with hinged top. Inlaid oval brass monogram plate on top (blank) and matching inlaid oval brass keyhole escutcheon. Inside divided into nine sections. Contents: 33-hole Solitaire & Tactics board with green fortress design. Reverse side is 50-hole Snail Game with gold filigree. 32 carved chess pieces, 30 Backgammon/Draughts pieces, top has hinged door holding double-folding game board for Chess/Draughts, Backgammon, The Steeple Chase and Go-Bang. Cribbage board, 28 Dominoes, two dice and turned wooden tumbler, two Whist markers, two decks of playing cards,two Bezique registers and six small painted lead horses with jockeys are also included. Some limb loss on horses. Lastly a set of glass marbles and Tiddliwinks are included. Good condition. The folding cardboard game board is separated at folds.Measures 4 inches high x 13.4 inches wide x 8 inches deep.

English Georgian Mahogany Tall Chest Butler's Desk English Hepplewhite Georgian two-piece mahogany chest on chest. Chest is fitted with a butler's desk and a removable inlaid mahogany cornice. The two simulated drawer fronts open to reveal a felt-lined butler's desk. In good overall condition, original pulls, has age cracks on the sides and some chips and veneer repairs, the two lower drawers have replaced bottoms. Measures 74.6 inches high x 43 inches wide x 21 inches deep.

Pair of Meiji period Japanese Dragon Cloisonne Vases Pair of Meiji period large Japanese cloisonne vases. Pair of large vases with rounded paneled bodies decorated in fine copper wire on rich midnight blue ground. The vases are encircled with dragons with mouths open and talons extended, a band of lappets surrounds the foot. The dragon figures contain goldstone highlights. One vase has an old repair on the round base, otherwise in good condition. Measures 24.2 inches high x 9 inches in diameter.

Louis XV Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Marble Chest Late Louis XV style French 19th century marquetry marble top chest. Chest has floral marquetry on the front with basket weave inlay on the sides and front, brass ormolu mounts. The beveled marble top has a repaired crack on the back corner. The chest shows wear from use and has replaced drawer bottoms. The top drawer has been reglued with added drawer slides on the bottom. Original key and locks. Measures 31.7 inches high x 41.5 inches wide x 20 inches deep.

Italian 19C Pesaro Majolica Manger Scene 18" Charger Italian 19th century Molaroni Pesaro majolica manger scene charger #110. The majolica pottery charger depicts a manger scene set before a Roman ruin. Marked on reverse Molaroni Pesaro, impressed #110. Good condition. Measures 18.2 inches diameter.

German 1667 Parcel Gilt Coin Silver 17th C. Tankard German 17th century gilt coin silver tankard has a deep repousse body decorated with peonies and tulips. The interior of the lid has an engraved Coat of Arms and the letters BR and VR and the date of 1667. Marked 12 I on the front of the lid and on the front of the base for .750 coin silver. In good condition, the bottom rim has a light indentation. Weighs 22.7 troy ounces. Measures approximately 8.5 inches high.

Moorcroft Silver Overlay Claremont Mushroom Teaset Three piece Claremont William Moorcroft English art pottery porcelain tea set circa 1905. Richly glazed art pottery decorated with mushrooms and silver overlay is marked in green script letters on the underside W. Moorcroft, Shreve & Company, San Francisco, 190. Also marked, RdN2420081. Good condition, aside from one very thin hairline crack on the interior of the sugar bowl that measures approximately 1.25 inches. Otherwise there is no damage, repair or silver overlaid loss. Teapot measures 7.9 inches high x 7.5 inches from spout to back of handle.

Georg M. Seutter (German, 1678-1757) 17th C Map Georg Matthaus Seutter (German, 1678-1757) 17th century map. Nova Belgii America Septentrionali hand colored engraved map. In good condition, not glued down, tape hinge at top, there is a quarter inch piece of kraft paper glued with water soluble glue attached to sheet border. Image size, 20.5 inches high x 21.8 inches wide, sheet size 22.5 inches high x 25.2 inches wide. Frame measures 25 inches high x 25.7 inches wide.

Semi-Antique Malayer Hand Made Oriental Rug Semi-antique Malayer hand made Persian Oriental rug. The ivory field rug has an allover floral motif. In good condition, complete sides and end borders. Has a bit of wear on the central medallion. Measures 82 inches long x 56.5 inches wide.

French 19C Enamel Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Urn Pair of neoclassical style 19th century French bronze ormolu mounted Sevres scenic vase. The vase has oval, hand painted scenic reserves. One side displays a portrait of a finely dressed woman while the other depicts forest glades. The neck of the vase has elaborate arabesque hand painted designs with gilt filigree against a brilliant robin's egg blue ground. The vase also has gilt foliate decoration accented with raised enamel rosettes throughout the body flanked with dragon handles and rests on a marble and Scottish thistle reticulated stepped bronze base with gryphon feet. In good condition. Measures 32 inches high x 14 inches across the bronze handles.

Pair German Leuchterweibchen Mermaid Chandeliers Pair of German 19th century Leuchterweibchen mermaid antler chandeliers. Pair of 19th century or earlier German sixteen light elk antler Black Forest chandeliers. An original image from volume 25 of the 1915 Yale Alumni Weekly show the chandeliers in situ inside the Grill Room at the Yale Club in New York City. The large wood figures of anthropomorphic half woman mermaids holding a crown, coat of arms and goblet, are hand carved. Acanthus detail with fully sculpted body extending into a serpentine scaled mermaid or dolphin tail. Chandeliers suspend from the original three chains. Retains one original brass ceiling cap. The arresting and unusual period lighting fixtures, also include old hard paper gaskets that have an impressed "C" within a diamond, which could possibly indicate J. E.Caldwell & Co. as the installers. Included with the chandeliers are photographs from Volume 25 of the October 1915 - Yale Alumni Weekly showing the Grill Ro

Moser Enameled Art Glass Islamic Mosque Lamp Vase Moser Islamic enamel art glass vase or mosque lamp. Exquisite 19th or early 20th century opalescent art glass is beautifully decorated with classic enameled Persian designs and inscriptions. Unsigned. In good condition with ground pontil on the underside. Measures 6 inches in height and 7 inches in diameter.

Selection of 19th Century Antique Diamond, Jade and Hardstone Jewelry

Chinese 19C Qing Famille Porcelain Snuff Bottle Chinese 19th century Qing dynasty famille rose Mandarin double snuff bottle. The square form double porcelain snuff bottle is decorated with women and children about their daily activities. Original coral and brass topped spoons. Good condition, a few extremely fine age lines at the center of the bottles and a small chip on the bottom rim of the front of the bottle. Measures 2.8 inches high x 1.8 inches wide. Illicit products made from wildlife are not available for delivery within the United States to states which prohibit same or for international delivery without CITES and other permits which are the responsibility of the buyer.

Fine 19C KPM Napoleon Bonaparte Porcelain Plaque KPM Napoleon Bonaparte 19th century porcelain plaque. The fine 19th century hand painted plaque depicts Napoleon standing in profile dressed in military attire next to a desk, holding a snuff box. On the back of the plaque in script, Napoleon I - as with an embossed mark, K.P.M. S 158 237. Additionally, the plaque has the impressed KPM scepter mark. In good condition. The plaque is mounted within an ornate gilt frame with red velvet liner. The plaque measures 8.7 inches x 5.7 inches. Frame measures 13.1 inches x 10.1 inches.

Signed Chinese 18/19C Tapestry Silk Panel Textile Chinese 18th or 19th century hand embroidered double silk panel. The early Oriental textile - tapestry from the 18th or 19th century depicts foo lions amongst exotic rich blue clouds and foliage. Tiny embroidered stitches include forbidden stitch and a gold thread border. Rich blue and green vegetable dye colors. Signed in Chinese characters on the back. The panel could be a Chinese Imperial double rank badge. In good condition, some minor splits in indigo blue silk fabric. Embroidery all intact. Measures 22.25 inches x 11 inches. From the estate of Dr. J. Ward Hall, dentist to the Chinese Imperial Family, personal dentist to the emperor. The early antique textile will include photos of the interior of Dr. Hall's Shanghai residence taken in the 1880's showing many of the Chinese textiles on the wall. Textile panel will also include original Jordan family note cards, with the Jordan family crest. Dr. James Ward Hall (1849-1908) g

Chinese Imperial Qing Dynasty Round Rank Badge Chinese Imperial Family Qing Dynasty five-claw gold dragon silk rank badge. The exquisitely embroidered rank badge or dragon insignia roundel, was designed to be worn on a surcoat or robe during the Qing period, 1644-1912. Fine and intricately hand embroidered with gold wrapped thread counted stitch, depicting a gold couched front facing 5-claw dragon on a black silk ground. Fine polychrome silk embroidered clouds, frothy waves, sea motifs and buddhist auspicious symbols. The Chinese embroidered rank badge is from an imperial family member's surcoat or robe. Only men in the extended imperial family through prince of fourth rank were permitted to wear the dragon insignia. No one below the rank of second-degree prince could wear robes depicting dragons with five claws. Embroidery has been protected by being framed under glass. Silk fabric and gold embroidered thread is in good condition. Measures 13 in. diameter including the thin black

French Empire Style Bronze Six Light Chandelier French Empire style bronze six light chandelier. Good working order. Neoclassical chandelier is most likely circa 1930's. The chandelier has three patinated bronze angels holding wreaths mounted atop swans. Crown form top with pine cone and flame finials. Measures 32 inches high x 22 inches in diameter.

Royal Vienna Porcelain Wagner 19C Portrait Plate Royal Vienna Wagner 19th century portrait plate Epheu. A finely decorated porcelain plate is hand painted with a beautiful bust-length portrait of a young woman with a peaceful gaze wearing ivy on her head. Signed Wagner at the lower right, within a gold encrusted gilt floral border against a pale celadon green ground. Marked on reverse with Royal Vienna underglaze blue beehive mark and Dec: 766 Depose Register in red oval, Epheu. Good condition, no cracks, chips or scratches. Measures 9.5 inches diameter.

Collection 19C Miniature Hand Painted Scenes India The 19th century collection consists of 17 hand painted scenes including temples, beachscapes, farmers and elephants. They are mounted together in a matted frame. All but two of the miniature paintings are protected with a separate beveled glass cover. Family historical information revealed that they were brought from India in 1864 by Reverend Edward Webb, missionary, the grandfather of Richard B. Webb. Information written on reverse. Good condition. They range in size from .7 to 2 inches long. Frame measures 10.7 inches high x 12.7 inches wide.

Chinese 19C Canton Porcelain Deep 17" Platter Chinese 19th century Canton porcelain deep platter. The Chinese Canton deep shaped platter has a rich blue color. In good condition. Orange peel glaze on the bottom. Measures 17.8 inches x 14.5 inches.

French Sarreguemines Medieval Princess Floor Vase French Sarreguemines porcelain floor vase depicting Medieval princess admiring her embroidery. The vase has all over, elaborate gilt decoration and stylized floral design on the other side. Measures 23.2 inches high x 9.5 inches in diameter. In good condition.

French Enamel on Copper Art Nouveau Portrait Vase French enamel on copper Art Nouveau portrait vase. Early 20th Century vase has a hand painted portrait of a woman. Body of vase decor with dragonflies and flowers. Unsigned. There is a small area of enamel loss on side of the base at the connecting ring. There is also a tiny .5 inch chip on the bottom rim. Measures 6.5 inches high x 3.2 inches diameter.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Medallion Punch Bowl Chinese export famille 19th century Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl with paneled figural and floral motif. Includes carved hardwood round stand. Good condition. Bowl measures 14.7 inches diameter x 6.4 inches high, overall 9 inches high with stand.

Madonna and Child European School 19C Oil Painting Madonna and Child European School 19th century oil painting. Continental 19th century religious painting very well executed by a highly skilled artist. The hem of the luminous Madonna figures robe appears to be stylized Cyrillic script. It may very well be an artist's signature. Oil on wood panel. Good condition, four thumbprint-size touch ups and light touch up around frame edge. Painting measures 31.8 inches high x 25.3 inches wide. Gilt frame measures 41 inches high x 34 inches wide.

Minton Majolica 19C Shell Form Mermaid Centerpiece Fine 19th century Minton English majolica centerpiece is entitled, Flower Bearers, Shape No.1182, and likely designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. Modeled as a scallop shell flanked by mermaid supports, their hair applied with lily-pads and spilling into the interior of the robins egg blue bowl, all supported by two smaller shells among sea grasses, on an oval base. Similar examples were shown at the Philadelphia 1876 Centennial Exhibition. The underside bears several impressed marks, Minton, an uppercase G, an asterisk, the numbers 1182 and a small letter j, and hand painted inside the foot is the letter H, Good condition. Measures 17.8 inches wide x 10 inches high.

German 19C Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock German 19th century Winterhalder & Hofmeier clock. Clock has an oak case with brass ormolu mounts and pierced ormolu inset sides. It has strikes at the quarter and half hour. It is running and striking at this time, but we do not guarantee timepieces to run. In good condition. Measures 16.3 inches high x 10.5 inches wide.

Antique 19C Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Censer Chinese 19th century Qing period porcelain footed censer. The antique censer has unusual hand painted enamel decoration. Unsigned. The lid of the two-part censer has extremely intricate fretwork accented by bands with greek key design. The foo dog finial has finely detailed ornamental fur, an open mouth showing teeth and tongue. The underside of lid has old incense residue and a small hole through which smoke will pass through the chamber of the foo dog body and exit the open mouth. The base of the censer is surprisingly heavy, weighing approximately 5 pounds. The porcelain has a burnished texture typically found in antique porcelain. The four panels are each decorated with floral scenes accented with a jade green border and black greek key design. The base rests on four imperial yellow, stipple decorated figural heads with pierced fangs and bulging eyes. In good condition, one leg has been glued back on at one time. Measures 9 inches h

Chinese 19C Qing Period Porcelain Enamel Censer Chinese 19th century Qing dynasty porcelain enamel footed censer. The antique censer has unusual hand painted enamel decoration. Unsigned. The lid of the two-part censer has extremely intricate fretwork accented by bands with geometric design. The foo dog finial has finely detailed ornamental fur and open mouth showing teeth and tongue. The underside of lid has old incense residue and a small hole through which smoke will pass through the chamber of the foo dog body and exit the open mouth. The base of the censer is surprisingly heavy, weighing approximately 5 pounds. The base is decorated with incised enamel panels that depict various serpentine dragons against a floral and geometric decorated ground. Above the panels is an elevated fretwork section that repeats the design on the lid. The underside has a burnished texture typically found in antique porcelain. The base rests on four imperial yellow and jade green figural heads with pie

Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Prints (3) Utagawa Hiroshige (Japan, 1797-1858) original prints. The 3 Japanese woodblock oban print titles are: Ochanomizu in the Easter Capital, Sagami River, and Mt. Fuji with Fisherman. Good condition. From the original 1858 series of 36 views of Mt. Fuji, printed 1920. Images measure 14.4 inches high x 9.8 inches wide. Frames measure 17.2 inches high x 12.7 inches wide.

Antique Indo-Persian Inscription 19C Oriental Rug Antique room size handmade Oriental rug carpet from the late 19th or early 20th century. Antique ivory field accented with a rich blue center medallion of 5 thin borders. Interior of medallion has an elaborate Persian inscription and woven designs depicting baskets of flowers, vases, pictorial mosques and other foliate designs. The decorative geometric borders of rich blue designs are signed with numerous inscriptions worked into the border patterns. Good condition aside from a few thumb sized holes near border and small areas of edge wear, approximately 5 inch cleanly resewn tear. Measures 197 inches long x 123 wide, or 16.4 x 10.2 feet.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Table Screen Plaque & Stand Old Chinese porcelain table screen plaque on stand most likely Chinese Republic period. Signed lower right. The finely painted plaque depicts a farmer. Good condition, wooden stand is complete but glue joints are somewhat loose.. Plaque measures 15 inches high x 10 inches wide. Frame measures 23 inches high x 13.7 inches wide.

Ancient Egyptian 1850 B.C. Coral Fan Bead Necklace Antique Egyptian coral and hardstone fan necklace. The necklace was created from various beads discovered in different regions of Egypt that date from 1850 B.C to 1200 A.D. The unusually rare necklace was made and retailed by the NASSAR BROS. Antiquities in Cairo, Egypt, circa 1930-50. The original box with Nassar Bros. information is included. In good condition. Has an inside measurement of 15 inches. The turquoise and coral fan shaped beads measure 1.8 inches long. Illicit products made from wildlife are not available for delivery within the United States to states which prohibit same or for international delivery without CITES and other permits which are the responsibility of the buyer.