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China: Qing Dynasty Plate. Blue – white. Diameter: 10 Inches

$150 USD Offers ConsideredChina: Qing Dynasty Plate. Blue – white. Diameter: 10 Inches

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Imperial China: Decorative blue/white plate with decorative painting of 2 peacock, peonies and rock. Ornate border. Bamboo leave-décor at the reverse. 2 spots from hanging (?) at the upper and lower margin, a few minor uneven dots from the processing of glazing. It looks very attractive though with it’s typical Qing Dynasty blue.
Fine Wooden Panel. Children Scenes. 18. – 19th Century.

$960 USD Offers ConsideredFine Wooden Panel. Children Scenes. 18. – 19th Century.

Antiques:Scrimshaw
2 very attractive, delicately carved wooden panels, later framed and fixed at the reverse side to make it one piece. Also the hanging is newer. The 2 panels are from the 18th ( may 19th ) century and attract by their high skilled craftsmanship. The depict 2 scenes with little children. The upper scene is probably a scene of sacrifice with a altar at the centre and a little sheep at the right. The lower one is a harvest scene. While each detail is delicately carved the overall flair has much of ...
Antique Tibet Bronze Iron Ritual Knife. 19th Century

$580 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Tibet Bronze Iron Ritual Knife. 19th Century

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Rare, unique and beautifully decorated 19th Century Tibet Bronze and Iron Ritual Curved Knife (100+ years old). This knife is of impressing look, finely cast with Inset Iron Blade clear relief and handle details. Size: 5 x 4,5 x 1,3 inches. Fine condition. There are no cracks, chips or apparent damage, only surface dirt which can be easily cleaned. Minor oxidation of the blade, typical surface scratch / wear of old Asian Bronze items due to aging and use which adds character to this absolutely ...
Antique Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Overlay.

$190 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Overlay.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Decorative "cut overlay" – type of snuff bottle with dogs and plants at both sides and masks at the left and right. Green jade stopper. 2,2 x 2,8 x 1,2 inches. Fine condition.
African Luba Mask. Congo, Central Africa.

$130 USD Offers ConsideredAfrican Luba Mask. Congo, Central Africa.

Antiques:Primitives
Congo, Central Africa. Authentic, old wooden Luba mask decorated with copper plates; red, white and brown strings made of different kinds of beads and pieces of shells all over the mask. Diameter: 12 inches. 1200+ gram. The mask is in fine condition ( right over the mouth some beads are missing ).
Antique wooden Garuda Sculpture, China. Qing Dynasty

$620 USD Offers ConsideredAntique wooden Garuda Sculpture, China. Qing Dynasty

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
18 – 19th century sculpture of a bird-headed Buddhist god: Wooden Garuda with a layer of lacquer, gilded. 7,5 x 7 x 2,8 inches. 548 gram. Fine condition. ( Only minor surface aging which is quite usual for such an old piece – the gold partly rubbed off. No parts missing, no splits ). In Buddhism, the Garuda is said to be a huge bird, his wings spanning several miles! He is said to have amazing power, intelligence, strength and wisdom and can change to human form at will. There are some stories ...
Unusual Candelabra from 19th Century with moveable Arms.

$1,200 USD Offers ConsideredUnusual Candelabra from 19th Century with moveable Arms.

Antiques:Lamps, Lighting
Desirable, fascinating and unusual candelabra from the 19th century, said to be from South East-Asia. The 3 arms at the centre can be closed and opened. It stands 8,5 inches high and is 6,2 at its feet. The weight is 781 gram. It is in very good condition, with no faults to be mentioned. The arms can be opened and closed smoothly. This candelabra really stands out and attracts the attention of connoisseurs of antiques.
Qing Dynasty Bronze Buddha. Dorje Sempa Boddhisatva

$130 USD Offers ConsideredQing Dynasty Bronze Buddha. Dorje Sempa Boddhisatva

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
China Qing Dynasty: Buddhist Bronze of a Dorje Sempa Boddhisatva from Gansu – Province or Tibet. Size: 2 x 3 x 1 inches, 87 gram, without bottom plate, fine condition. Vajrasattva (Tibetan: Dorje Sempa, Japanese: Kongosatta, Chinese: Jin gong sa duo) is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. Vajrasattva's name translates to Diamond Mind. In Japanese Shingon buddhism, Vajrasattva is the esoteric aspect of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra. In Vajrayana Buddhism, Vajrasattva ...
Qing Dynasty China: Pair of Horses on Stands.

$460 USD Offers ConsideredQing Dynasty China: Pair of Horses on Stands.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
China, Qing Dynasty. Attractive. Lively pair of stoneware horses with filmy turquoise glaze. The horse are on rosewood stands which have been specially carved to fit those horses. The horse shoes stand in sinkings on the stands. Size: The horses without stands are app. 3,8 x 3,4 inches ( 9,5 x 8,5 cm ). They belonged to the famous estate of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too. The inventory number was 390 and is marked ...
REDUCED 18th Century: Large colored Etching: Jamcefu in China

$700 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED 18th Century: Large colored Etching: Jamcefu in China

Antiques:Art
18th century: Large colored Copper Print: Jamcefu in China Attractive etching from the 18th century ( ca 1776 ). Engraved by Francois Xavier Habermann. Perspective Views or Vues D'Optique were popular in the 18th – 19th century. They have been viewed through optical machines, some were called zograscopes and one could enjoy those at “ peepshows “. Not only are they of historical importance they are a visual delight too. This one has an inscription in Germany and French and we learn that what we ...
Antique Chinese Stone Box. Floral motif.

$100 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Stone Box. Floral motif.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Decorative, round Qing Dynasty box ( probably Jade ) with mother of pearl and stone inlay. Diameter: 2 inches, height: 1,4 inches. 94 gram. Fine condition. This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too. His Netsuke masks collection have been auctioned by a well known auction house in 1998. Dr. Heihs passed away in 1997.
19. Century Snuff Box. Scrimshaw. Lady smoking Cigarette.

$240 USD Offers Considered19. Century Snuff Box. Scrimshaw. Lady smoking Cigarette.

Antiques:Scrimshaw
Charming snuff box from 19th century. Engraving with a lustrous lady smoking a cigarette in a Café. 2 men are watching her. The box can be opened at front ends. Capillary crack at upper right side otherwise no flaws. Size: 2,4 x 1,5 x 0,6 inches ( 6 x 4 x 1,5 cm). Unusual snuff box from Europe, most probably England.
Pair of Chinese Jade Birds on Wood Stands, Qing Dynasty

$1,700 USD Offers ConsideredPair of Chinese Jade Birds on Wood Stands, Qing Dynasty

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
China, Qing Dynasty: Nicely carved, beautiful pair of Birds of Paradise on carved wooden stands, made to fit the objects. They stand 8 inches high ( 20 centimeters ) and form nice patterns – from whatever angel you look at them. The color of the Jade has a milky green tone which is unexceptional and that is what has a significant impact on the value. There are 2 small faults: One bird’s beak is slightly knocked and the other bird’s tuft. Archive number added. (This object belonged to the famous ...
Franz Zelezny: Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Craw. Artist signed

$800 USD Offers ConsideredFranz Zelezny: Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Craw. Artist signed

Antiques:Art
Stunning Art Nouveau sculpture by the famous Austrian artist Franz Zelezny ( 1866 – 1932 ). The sculpture depicts a strange craw standing on a socket. It stands 7,5 inches high ( 18 cm ). The socket is 2,6 x 2,6 inches ( 7 x 7 cm ). The legs are jointed with thin metal bolts inside the wood ( probably originally created that way ). The sculpture is artist signed by knife in the foot “ ZELEZNY “. This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian ...
Old Japan: Walking Can Handle in Shape of a Crane. Ca. 1900

$100 USD Offers ConsideredOld Japan: Walking Can Handle in Shape of a Crane. Ca. 1900

Antiques:By Period, Style:Japanese
Antique, genuine stag horn handle – crane shape. It is Japanese, from the end of 19th – beginning of 20th century. While the handle is carved in the shape of a crane, the fat top of the grip shows the face a man ( most probably a monk or a sage ). 4 x 2,2 x 1,2 inches. 47 gram. Warm flair. There are 2 flaws at the lower part – where the cane was fixed. Otherwise fine condition.
Old China: (18th - 19th century): Set of 4 old Paintings on Silk

$1,100 USD Offers ConsideredOld China: (18th - 19th century): Set of 4 old Paintings on Silk

Antiques:Art
Complete set of 4 paintings on silk. Peking opera scenes. Delicately executed. The actual paintings are: 250 x 180 mm. The object sizes including borders: 400 x 390 mm (16 x 15 inches). Professionally mounted and restored. The paintings are from end of 18th beginning of 19th century. (The seller has been studying Chinese painting and did his research on Chinese painting). The drawings come with a certificate of authenticity. The postage is included.
Antique, Round, Wooden Box: Interesting Wood. Ca. 1880.

$160 USD Offers ConsideredAntique, Round, Wooden Box: Interesting Wood. Ca. 1880.

Antiques:Accessories
Antique wooden box from ca. 1880 or earlier. Diameter: 4 ,1 inches, height: 1,2 inches. Very fine condition. It comes for the famous Dr. Heihs estate. The well know Austrian collector, Dr. Heihs, specialized in Asian antiques, especially Japanese Netsuke and Chinese gems. The corpus of the box is from a part of wooden root, so there is an interesting structure all over the box.
Old African Mask: Baoule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Authentic.

$520 USD Offers ConsideredOld African Mask: Baoule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Authentic.

Antiques:Primitives
Impressive old wooden mask from the Ivory Coast, Baoulé ethnic group. Size: 13 x 8 x 3 inches, 883 gram. Minor aging, a few stains from water drops, one or another minor scratch - but no faults at all. A hanger has been added at the back of the mask. (The image suggests that a small part is broken - right of the hanger - but telling from the wood it surely was carved like this. The Baoulé are one of more than sixty-five different Akan-speaking ethnic groups living in Cote d'Ivoire. They live ...
Russian Icon from 19th Ct. Virgin Mary and Jesus

$175 USD Offers ConsideredRussian Icon from 19th Ct. Virgin Mary and Jesus

Antiques:Art
Authentic, decorative, colourful Russian icon from ca. 1850 – 1870. It shows Virgin Mary and the little Jesus. Expressive faces. Size: 5 x 7 inches ( 6.5 x 8.2 inches including the frame ). 1 inch thick, wood panel. The frame has been added later. Slight aging, all in all fine condition.
Old Mask: 7 x 11 x 4. Wood, Varnish

$120 USD Offers ConsideredOld Mask: 7 x 11 x 4. Wood, Varnish

Antiques:Primitives
Old mask from early last century. Facial mask with beak. Ornamental painting, interesting design. Maybe not an extremely exciting mask but sure a nice old object which looks attractive. The overall condition is fie to very fine ( we didn’t clean it, the images shows the dusty mask which can be easily cleaned ). Only minor faults like slight cracks in the lacquer, one or the other small knock at the edges. Size: 7 x 11 x 4 inches.
Antique Chinese wooden Sculpture. Man with Pipe

$380 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese wooden Sculpture. Man with Pipe

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Qing Dynasty, China: Huang-mu sculpture. 4,5 x 4,1 x 12,5 inches. Delicate carving, depicting a Chinese man with “pigtail”, in traditional outfit, smoking a pipe. No faults, nice natural patina, warm flair.
Antique Snuff Box. Horn with Ivory Inlay.

$150 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Snuff Box. Horn with Ivory Inlay.

Antiques:Accessories
Old snuff box from 18-19th century made of horn. The top has scrimshaw inlay. Size: 8,3 x 3,8 x 2,5 cm ( = 3,2 x 1,5 x1 inches ). Weight: 17 gram. Very fine condition. This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too. His Netsuke masks collection have been auctioned by a well known auction house in 1998. Dr. Heihs passed away in 1997.
Antique Chinese Plate. Qing Dynasty Blue and White.

$360 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Plate. Qing Dynasty Blue and White.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Decorative, antique porcelain plate with blue decoration. 4 characters, sol call “shuang-xi”, double happiness. Such plates were traditional bridal gifts. And still today it would make a meaningful gift for friends who get married. (The character represents good fortune and is meant to ensure a happy future for the newlyweds. "Shuang Xi wedding gifts are fashionable all over the world now). The bottom seal confirms that it is from Qing Dynasty period ( 1644 to 1912 ). Diameter: 6 inches. ...
19th Century Snuff Box made of Horn. Fox-hunting Motif.

$250 USD Offers Considered19th Century Snuff Box made of Horn. Fox-hunting Motif.

Antiques:Accessories
19th Century Snuff Box made of Horn. Fox-hunting Motif. Most attractive round English Snuff-box made of horn, delicately engraved, it depicts a couple of riders in their traditional English riding dresses and dogs as they chase a fox. The bottom of the box has floral decoration with a harp, a plough books and twigs at the center – symbolizing music, farming, literature and cultivation. Diameter: 3,4 inches ( 8,5 cm ). Height: 0,8 inches ( 2,1 cm ). Fine condition. ( What looks like faults on the ...
China: Antique Wood Carving of a Duck. Hong Mu.

$120 USD Offers ConsideredChina: Antique Wood Carving of a Duck. Hong Mu.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Antique Chinese sculpture for the turn of last century made of Hong mu (old Chinese red wood), depicting a duck. Lively, funny expression of the duck. The eyes are of white glass. There is a slight knock at the left side of the beak, otherwise fine condition. Size: 5 x 2,5 x 6,5 inches ( 13 x 6,5 x 16,5 cm). It surely would make a great gift for hunters.
Lovely Seal Family: Old Mammoth Carvings

$280 USD Offers ConsideredLovely Seal Family: Old Mammoth Carvings

Antiques:Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw family of Seals. Old mammoth carvings ( could as well be saber-toothed tiger, not ivory ). Nicely carved, elegant forms. They come from Russia and are from ca. 1910-20. Size: 2.5 inches is the male 1.5 the offspring. There are traces of glue at the “belly – side”. The visible part is all very fine with no faults. These little gems come from a good collection of Russian Art objects.
Imperial China Seal from 1882. Large, Artist signed.

$220 USD Offers ConsideredImperial China Seal from 1882. Large, Artist signed.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Decorative, Chinese stone seal from 1882. At the top of the seal is a delicate carving of a lion. 6 characters have been carved as the actual seal, making a meaningful slogan of an artist. At the left side of the seal an inscription by the carver can be found. Size: 1,3 x 1,3 x 4,8 inches. 318 gram. Very fine condition.
Chinese Cigarette Box Qing Dynasty. Rosewood.

$120 USD Offers ConsideredChinese Cigarette Box Qing Dynasty. Rosewood.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Authentic, antique Chinese rosewood cigarette box made of rosewood. Both sides are decorated with images of antiques, coins and Chinese characters. At the inner part is still a wax seal from the Chinese customs authorities, giving permission to export, as it is over 100 years old. We bought it in China in the 1970s. The box is in very pleasing condition. There are no faults. The cigarette box has been in use, some minor scratches only. Size: 3,8 x 3,5 x 0,6 inches.
Antique Chinese Feeding Dishes and Shutter for Birdcage. Carved Wood.

$120 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Feeding Dishes and Shutter for Birdcage. Carved Wood.

Antiques:By Period, Style:Chinese
Two feeding dishes for a bird cage and a carved panel for opening / shutting. Hard wood, delicately carved with figural motifs and landscape. They are more than 100 years old and in very condition. Size: 2 x 1,5 inches are the feeding dishes, 2,2 x 1 in. is the panel.
Art Nouveau Sculpture by Marie Louise Sarre. Historical Importance.

$4,000 USD Offers ConsideredArt Nouveau Sculpture by Marie Louise Sarre. Historical Importance.

Antiques:Art
Scarce Marie Louise Sarre sculpture from the beginning of last century. Artist signed ML which refers to Marie Louise Sarre. Size: 8,5 x 6,5 x 3 inches. The sculpture is in very fine condition with no faults. Marie-Louise Sarre lived in Berlin before World War II. Her friends called her “Puppi,” meaning “small doll” in German. She didn’t have much of a doll when she became active in the German resistance against Hitler. In the summer of 1944 she was involved in a scheme to secure the support of ...
 
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