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  rare Long Scroll Of Eight Immortals Painting

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 Posted in Paintings | No Comments »

  rare  Long  Scroll Of  Eight  Immortals  Painting

welcome to xangartantiques the china has a long history all over the world. she has resplendent culture (fluctuate five thousand years’ history) and make she has a lot of one-classical quality antiques. they are so wonderful and rare all over the world. hereon , i am currently offering a group of fine selected chinese collection items. all of these items come from a single private collection. if you have any problem, email me . rare long scroll of eight immortals …

Beautiful C.g. Hallberg Swedish Silver Vase W/ Enamel

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 Posted in Vases & Urns | No Comments »

Beautiful C.g. Hallberg Swedish Silver Vase W/ Enamel

beautiful c.g. hallberg swedish silver vase w/ enamel! this outstanding miniature vase is made of solid swedish silver and is decorated with a blue enamel body. it has a band of purple running around the shoulder and has the c.g. hallberg mark on the base, as can be seen in the photo. it dates from the early part of the 20th century and measures 2 + ¾ inches tall by 1 + ¾ inches across at the shoulder. it is …

Vtg Original Geometiric Painting Moderne Pluchino Frame

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 Posted in Paintings | No Comments »

Vtg Original Geometiric Painting Moderne Pluchino Frame

stripetree store vtg original geometiric painting moderne pluchino frame vintage, original, geometric painting, signed pluchino. very mid century modern, moderne, mod. i think it is acrylic, but not sure. an earthtone palette of warm browns, rust, and white. canvas is 20×24″ and frame is 22×26″. excellent condition. for other paintings please click here most items will be shipped via fedex ground. i cannot offer local pick-up due to local zoning restrictions. international buyers – please note: import duties, taxes and …

Floral Vase W/handle

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 Posted in Vases & Urns | No Comments »

Floral Vase W/handle

this vase is highly collected and in good condition, it is silver in color and works well as an art piece or in service. it is 8inches x 5 inches, not including the handle, which is 3 inches.. i believe that it’s silverplate, i could not locate a makers mark, which may be located in the recessed portion beneath. a beautiful floral scroll arrangement is attached to the vase, which really give the piece a classy lift. it may need …

Vintage Very Large Toleware Tray Floral Painting

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 Posted in Paintings | No Comments »

Vintage Very Large Toleware Tray Floral Painting

very large vintage toleware tray. it measures 21 inches by 16 inches. black base with yellow scrollwork at the sides and large colorful flowers. it does have some scratches. i can combine the shipping charges on multiple purchases. insurance added to shipping cost. payment must be received within 7 days of the auctions. please remember that many of my items are antique/vintage, they are not always in mint condition. if you are unsure about anything, or want to know specifics, …

Vintage Wilcox Quadruple S.p. Urn / Vase Retro Deco

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Vases & Urns | No Comments »

Vintage Wilcox Quadruple S.p. Urn / Vase Retro Deco

vintage wilcox quadruple s.p. urn / vase retro deco please click on the pictures to enlarge them auction comes with only what is pictured above unless otherwise stated below. this vintage urn is in good condition. aesthetically speaking it is fairly tarnished but would clean up very nicely .there are a couple of little breaks on some of the detail here and there (please see pictures for more info). the wilcox silver company became part of the famous international silver …

Early Aboriginal Bark Painting 1950s Groote Eylandt

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Paintings | No Comments »

Early Aboriginal Bark Painting 1950s Groote  Eylandt

early aboriginal bark painting 1950s groote eylandt this is the second of two barks from the 1950s . there are a number of examples of these highly abstracted barks from this period that would suggest this relates to the natural features created by the mythical ancestors. i have included an image of a bark from the ethnological collection at the university of melbourne of a similar abstract form. they may represent important islands or rock formations as well as places …

Japanese Sterling Silver Iris Flower Vase Signed

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Vases & Urns | No Comments »

Japanese Sterling Silver Iris Flower Vase     Signed

finest japanese meiji sterling silver iris along gentle stream coffee pot; classic spender ovoid shape; brilliant iris displays against all over hammered background; excellent condition; signed we are exceptionally pleased to offer this fine and rare japanese late meiji sterling silver iris along gentle stream flower vase. an extremely rare form, in the coveted japanese iris design. signed. the maker is unknown. from our personal collection of nearly 35 years. the work is easily equal to that of arhtur & …

Big-huge Victorian Sterling Ornate Old Vase Antique Vtg

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Vases & Urns | No Comments »

Big-huge Victorian Sterling Ornate Old Vase Antique Vtg

no reserve. this is monumental standing 16 5/8″ tall! weighs about 35 oz. it is of the highest quality, all hand made and chased/engraved with great, sharp detail. excellent strong form. tasteful to the max. made ca 1900 it is in mint condition. signed under foot by an unfamiliar maker. definitely american and probably by a small private shop. this is on all counts a masterpiece and a stand out period turn of the century piece. 1091400 international shipments will …

Large Mortuary Rites Bark Painting

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Paintings | No Comments »

Large Mortuary Rites Bark Painting

large mortuary rites bark painting this large bark painting was collected in central arnhem land in 1972 and was painted by djapakari. it depicts the liygalawiri mortuary rites. the ceremony is re enacted upon the placing of the deceased members bones into the hollow burial pole. the songs and ceremony centre around the great snake of creation called yulungurr and the water hole in which it lives. the light brown oval shapes are the snake eggs and the triangular shapes …

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