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Collectibles:Religious
NO REPAIRS NECESSARY FOR THIS PIECE! An amazing Catholic priest's surplice from the Edwardian times with the longest embroidered bottom ever! The bottom is a tulle and it is entirely hand embroidered with the most lavish and exquisite floral and traditional decorative motifs. It has besides an ornate scalloped border which definitely enhances its beauty. The embroidery is mostly done with the chain stitch, white on white, except for some larger areas filled with drawn threads. Though chain ...
$249 USD Offers ConsideredAntique 19th C NAPOLEON III Religious Choir Boy/Church Assistant Top/Surplice Size M/Medium to L/Large MAGNIFICENT LACE!
Collectibles:Religious
A rare 19th C French Catholic item, worn by an older choir boy or a church assistant circa 1870-1880, and which can still be worn today. The piece has been carefully cleaned and is fresh and very white, with no repairs necessary. The spectacular lace bottom and cuffs are of course all hand made! The rest of the body is a thick, sturdy tulle, which is why it has survived so well to this day. The piece is fairly large, and it will fit a Medium. Only the width of the sleeve could be tight for some. ...
$149 USD2 Vintage AMERICANA Needlepoints Independence Liberty Bell Framed EXQUISITE!
Collectibles:Textiles
Done in delicate pastel colors, these 2 Americana needlepoints are cheerful, decorative, and full of details and characters that will enchant you! They were hand made in the 1950s or very early 60s and their subjects are "Independence Hall" and Liberty Bell". Both scenes have gardens with manicured lawns and roses, and characters dressed in lovely period costumes. In "Independence Hall", a family is listening to 3 men making the Independence speech from a tower. The little boy who wears a fun ...
$69 USDVintage 30s Art DECO Tablecloth Embroidered w GRAPES Drawn Threads AWESOME!
Collectibles:Textiles
A delightful vintage tablecloth with a rare Art Deco motif of grapes, and delicate drawn thread hand work, done on pure white cotton. The table cloth is from the 1920s-1930s and in remarkable condition. Perfect for a small table, tea or "Bistro", and for many decors: Shabby Chic, Country French, Boudoir, Romantic, Southern, Paris Apt, rustic, etc.. Feels like displaying lovely things on this fresh piece, done with so much talent! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 32 1/2". Width: 31 1/2". CONDITION: No tear, ...
$69 USDVintage 30s Art DECO Pair Embroidery/Embroidered Boy & Girl in Period Costumes EXQUISITE!
Collectibles:Textiles
A beautiful pair of American colonial embroideries from the Art Deco era, circa 1925-1930. The pair was kept away from daylight in an a portfolio, and is incredibly fresh, with vibrant colors. The embroidery, which looks more like an elaborate hand crafted 3 D weaving, is intact. The colors are the American colors, set against an ecru canvas background. The subjects are adorable! Done in the "silhouette" style, they show a girl watering flowers, and a boy dressed in an ancient Period costume. ...
$99 USDVintage Needlepoint/Sampler Victorian Couple in Garden Mansion Butterflies EXQUISITE!
Collectibles:Textiles
Incredibly fresh in spirit and colors, this vintage needlepoint/ sampler from the 60s/70s has a composition, characters, decorative details and a motto to die for! You will love its pastel colors, particularly its fresh pink, its naive butterflies, fun trees with big red apples, the charming period costumes of the man and the woman, (not totally accurate for 1890 though in my opinion!) The motto is about friendship: " A friend in need is a friend indeed". which has of course a lot of ancient ...
$395 USDVintage FIGURAL Bronze/Cast Brass Ornate Photo Frame CHERUB Sailing TO DIE FOR!
Collectibles
This is the most whimsical and original photo frame! It is English, Mid-Century in age, and is a cast brass/bronze, probably inspired by a Georgian or Louis XV piece. It shows a cherub/putti sailing out at sea, with the detailed ocean waves below, complete with 2 dolphins, and the sail as the photo area. The top is openwork and features the rigs and the ornate flag. 2 more delightful details: the cherub holds a torch to light the way, and the boat is full of roses! The piece still has its ...
$249 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Mid Century Indonesia/BALI Pair Sculptures/Carvings Man/Woman Real EBONY WOW!
Collectibles:Ethnographic
A vintage pair of exquisite carved portraits of a man and a woman rendered in genuine ebony! The sculptures are Mid Century (1960s very likely), fairly heavy, very realistic, and represent a woman with European features and a man with Asian features wearing a traditional head dress. I thought first these came from Baguio, Philippines, famous for its wood carvings. But I recently saw a pair of sculptures in the same spirit coming from Bali, Indonesia, and this is obviously where they come from. ...
$145 USDVintage Very Ornate Ecru MALTA/Maltese Lace WEDDING Hankie/Handkerchief DIVINE!
Collectibles:Textiles
This is so beautiful! All hand made in Malta with silk. The lace is silk and so is the center. It is an ecru color, what is called "blonde Maltese". The piece is incredibly intricate, with the most charming overall shape, and it goes back to the mid-century, 1950s very likely. Wedding hankies have become very hot collectibles as the art form is now lost. The last amazing examples seem to have appeared and disappeared some time in the mid 1970s. Malta lace is world famous, when one sees this ...
$99 USDVintage 20s/30s Art Deco Hand Made Filet LACE Throw/Spread/Tablecloth with ROSES AWESOME!
Collectibles:Textiles
An exquisite off-white square tablecloth from the 20s or 30s, with no repairs necessary, which can also be used as a decorative throw on a bed, sofa, etc. The piece is all hand made, very likely with a mini crochet, and has a motif of beautiful streamlined Art Deco roses, with a scalloped border. It must have taken weeks to complete! Filet lace is perfect of course against a darker background, where the lace motif stands out at its best. CONDITION: In very good condition. No holes. (please check ...
$299 USDVintage English/IRISH LARGE Hand Knit/Crochet White Bedspread Spread/Throw w POPCORNS WOW!
Collectibles:Textiles
This is truly a bedspread for Snow White! It is made of an immaculate white cotton, incredibly compact, (and heavy) with on top, what we all love: a profusion of popcorns. This great Classic, which is a perfection in the style, also has the prettiest Queen Ann lacey border. The bedspread which has crocheted popcorns, was actually knot, (which is an Irish tradition) in Ireland or in England, somewhere in the 1960s, and is in remarkable condition. This fabulous vintage piece, will bring any room a ...
$59 USDVintage Art Nouveau Revival Small French Frame with Monet IRISES WOW!
Collectibles
Found in France, this exquisite vintage frame made towards the end of the 70s or very early 80s from what seems an original Art Nouveau mold. This easel frame, made of a light wood, has 2 muted contrasted colors: a tan and a burgundy, and the most exquisite motif of irises, exactly the kind Monet loved and painted at Giverny! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 6 1/2" Width: 5 1/8". Image size: 3 3/4" by 2 3/4". CONDITION: Very good. Clean. Small nick at the bottom (corner). Not really noticeable. Will be ...
$499 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Embroidery/Hand Embroidered WEDDING Handkerchief EXTRAORDINARY!
Collectibles:Textiles
There is nothing like it! This is the most detailed hand embroidery I have personally ever seen. This will take your breath away! Possibly several months of work by the most expert professional. This wedding handkerchief/hanky goes back to the middle of the 20th Century and comes from the same amazing French collection of textiles and antique lace I currently have on Rubylane. It was very likely embroidered in China. These unbelievable professionals alas are not around any more. The base of the ...
$99 USDVintage Edwardian to Art DECO Embroidery/Embroidered TULLE Collar RARE!
Collectibles:Textiles
This is one of the most exquisite embroideries I have seen dating to the 1910-1920 era. It really is transitional in style, but one thing is sure, it is amazingly done, as it can be worn any side, with no flaw, and a different beauty and effect each way. To achieve this, the level of details is quite exceptional. One side is more metallic looking, the other one more colorful, and it is just a question of taste or matching outfit. I believe the round part is the front, and the points are for the ...
$79 USDAntique QING Chinese Pastel Textile EMBROIDERY/Embroidered Flowers & Bird AWESOME!
Collectibles:Oriental
A delicate Chinese embroidery from the late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880-1900, done with satin stitch on a thick pink/orange cotton. The scene is exquisite and very poetic, with a lot of lightness to it, it represents a bird on a branch among flowers. All the colors are pastel: a lovely pink, a magenta, a moss green, a peach, etc. and because of the nature of the satin floss, very shiny. A delicate and decorative piece which will look at its best in a simple black lacquer frame or an ornate gold ...
$39 USDVintage 50s/60s Maid's Apron w Eyelet Lace and Large Frill AWESOME!
Collectibles:Vintage
This vintage apron is not only super fresh, it is also super poetic and will bring vintage charm to any wardrobe. Beautiful frill with eyelet lace, cute pocket, large ties to make a superb knot at the back, it has everything! CONDITION: Excellent. No holes or stains. Clean, ready to wear. (Please check my other vintage apron with the big roses, also an adorable piece!)
$199 USD Offers ConsideredVintage 50s Ethnographic HEAD HUNTER Portrait Oil Painting STUNNING!
Collectibles:Ethnographic
Found in Paris a rare 1950s Ethnographic portrait of a head hunter, possibly from the Amazon, but more likely from Sumatra or Borneo. The portrait is an oil on canvas applied on board and it is absolutely stunning, as a matter of fact impossible to forget! The young man who has lost one eye, probably during his hunting expeditions.. is a very handsome individual with high cheeks bones and the most healthy looking hair. This rare glimpse of an ancient world, will bring a lot of character to any ...
$115 USDVintage 60s Hippie Psychedelic Embroidery/Needlepoint Age of AQUARIUS AWESOME!
Collectibles:Textiles
This awesome Hippie needlepoint, with beautiful Art Nouveau/Victorian lettering, in the spirit of the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine", shows Aquarius in antique Greek costume, pouring water from a jar. This is the only Hippie needlepoint I have found in the past 5 years, in the Santa Monica/Venice area, so fertile in 1960s memorabilia, so I can really say, this is a rare artifact. The age of Aquarius which was a major song in the Musical: "Hair", is literally the symbol of New Age. Hippies believed ...
$149 USDVintage 30s Large French Art DECO Country Flowers Embroidery/Centerpiece WOW!
Collectibles:Textiles
From the same amazing French textiles collection, a large, intricate cut out embroidery from the Art Deco era, with bright colored poppies done on rustic ecru linen. Though these pieces were later reproduced, this is a 1930s original, as can clearly be seen from the age of the fabric. I was told this type of coloring was done with diluted colored sugar! The piece is of course all hand done, and was used to serve coffee or tea, as can be seen from a few scattered faint stains. Today, it can be ...
$79 USDVintage EDWARDIAN/Early Art DECO French Leather Purse/Bag Mini Folds Rosebuds RARE!
Collectibles:Art Deco
Found in Paris, an exceptional French leather purse from the Edwardian/early Art Deco era, with sophisticated mini folds and streamlined rose bud motif. The quality of the leather is a "Marocain" (Moroccan) very thin, very supple, and very shiny. "Marocain" was considered the ultimate refinement in leather at the time. These antique leather purses are extremely rare to find today, especially with their handles complete like this one. When you do not use the purse, be sure to display it like a ...
$79 USDVintage Retro MODERNIST/Eames 50s French TAPESTRY Velvet Pillow w Flowers Shields RARE!
Collectibles:Textiles
Found in Paris, this awesome antique French tapestry pillowcase from the 1950s, with incredible Modernist motifs, in a harmony of muted pastels and a central dark brown velvet insert, worked in waves. This was the peak of French Modernist Tapestry, the most famous artist being Jean Lurcat, and it is clearly reflected in the style of this small work of Art. The motif alternates Middle Ages shields and stylized flowers with a strong thistles feel. Against a cream base, there are 3 main colors: a ...
$149 USDVintage WHITE on WHITE Hand Embroidered Tablecloth GRAPES Motif Drawn Threads 50" x 52" REFINED!
Collectibles:Textiles
A very refined tablecloth from the 1970s, exquisitely embroidered white on white, with a motif of grapes. The piece also has drawn threads and cutouts and a sophisticated scalloped border. Everything is hand embroidered. The piece is elegant and the perfect size for a dinner for two! You will also want to display it in a Shabby Chic decor, Country French, boudoir, etc. as it will bring a note of freshness, quality and vintage charm. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 52". Width: 50". CONDITION: The piece has ...
$149 USDVintage 60s/70s POP ART from Africa Painting of Zimbabwe Drinks Vendor WOW!
Collectibles:Ethnographic
In the spirit of the now popular folk ads and hairdresser's signs from Africa, a stunning portrait of a Zimbabwe street vendor carrying soft drinks in an ice bucket. The piece is from the late 60s/early 70s, done directly with acrylic on a fairly raw board, without any background or frills, and is like an immediate snapshot of daily life in Africa. Very realistic! You will love the contrast of the man's face, arm and the wood bucket, with the sparkling pastels of the drinks that look nearly like ...
$79 USDVintage 20s Chinese Temple Embroidery/Embroidered Flower WOW!
Collectibles:Oriental
A delightful antique Chinese embroidery with a fantastic exotic flower, twigs and leaves. The embroidery is hand done with satin stitch on an orange cotton, and has couched metal areas. It was part of a hanging temple panel and was done circa 1900-1920. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 12 1/2". Width: 10". CONDITION: In very good condition. Background cotton has definitely faded, but the embroidery colors are still fresh. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MORE CHINESE ANTIQUES IN MY ANTIQUES, FINE ART & ...
$59 USDVintage Art Nouveau Revival Small Floral French Frame ADORABLE!
Collectibles
Found in France, this exquisite vintage frame made towards the end of the 70s or very early 80s from what seems an original Art Nouveau mold. The frame has 2 muted contrasted colors: a tan and a burgundy, and the most exquisite Nouveau floral motif: carnations, lily of the valley and a beautiful palmetto on top. It is VERY reminiscent of the famous Paris subway stations designed by Guimard. This was called the "nouille" style at the time, (noodles in English!) a popular nickname due to an ...
$279 USDVintage Chinese 20s/30s Art DECO Bound Feet/Lotus Rain Shoes Very RARE!
Collectibles:Oriental
Though they were meant to have a silk slipper with the big toe slip through, these 1920s/30s Chinese bound feet rain shoes with their 4 1/2" are still incredibly tiny! And they must have been the hottest fashion at the time with their Art deco cross stitch motifs and fresh, modern colors. Cross stitch being a total revolution in Chinese embroidery after the demise of the Qing dynasty in 1911. The base of the shoes is a cream canvas with a teal trim and floral motifs in blue, beige, green, pink ...
$245 USDVintage Mid Century Chinese/Mongolian Small Figural Petitpoint VERY RARE!
Collectibles:Textiles
A totally unique figural Oriental textile, with beautiful colors and the most mysterious narrative. This is really a rare piece, and I must say I never saw another one in years of browsing for Chinese antiques. The piece is Mid Century, either late 50s or early 60s, and I assume it was created in Mongolia, which was then part of China. Standing by a river with snow capped mountains in the distance, it shows a kind of God, with a green head, who is also a tower with an entrance, in the sky, what ...
$135 USDVintage Edwardian 1910s Chinese EMBROIDERY/Embroidered Coin Purse/Wallet AWESOME!
Collectibles:Oriental
An authentic and richly embroidered Chinese coin purse/wallet from the 1910s. The background is a yellow cotton, with a large blue trim. The embroideries are of course all hand done, different on each side and show flowers and Buddhist symbols. These antique Chinese purses with their charming scenes, florals and symbols have become very hot collectibles. Keep it preciously! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 4 1/2". Width: 4 1/2". CONDITION: wear consistent with age. Fairly strong fading on one side, the ...
$149 USDVintage 30s Chinese EMBROIDERY/Embroidered Lady Purse/Clutch w Birds & Flowers AWESOME!
Collectibles:Textiles
A 1930s Chinese Export interpretation of the famous Qing Dynasty rank badges. The purse was kept in a box all along and is in remarkable condition. Lady Purses with authentic rank badges became a hit right after the fall of the dynasty (1911) and to answer the demand, interpretations like this one appeared on the market. These Chinese exports stopped completely with WWII. The purse folds like a clutch and has a badge embroidered on black cotton on each side. It is lined with teal silk. The ...
$399 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Mid Century Embroidery LAVISHLY Hand Embroidered WEDDING Handkerchief/Hankie DIVINE!
Collectibles:Textiles
A divine mid Century wedding handkerchief, all hand embroidered with the most exquisite and minute floral and decorative details. The amount of work involved in this piece is simply phenomenal and the minuscule size of the embroidery will dumbfound you. It must have taken weeks to complete! This piece comes from the same amazing private French collection as my Brussels surplices, etc. However, I believe this is not European embroidery, but Chinese, and it is easy to see why this antique lace ...
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