Unusual Objects … Objects of Curiosity
PRESENTING A UNIQUE Pair of Contemporary Art, Painted Fiberglass Boy Shaped Sculptures. Signed by the artist – we think it reads: “Laqi“. These sculptures are a pair of the ‘cutest’ pieces of contemporary sculpture, that we have seen for a while. We really wish we could identify and learn more Read more…
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Seated Boy Emperor Rama VIII Polychrome Statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1935 – 40. Hand carved wooden statue which has been hand-painted (polychromed) all over. The headdress is gilded, as are parts of the costume and it has inset Read more…
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1920. Hand carved wooden statue which has been hand-painted (polychromed) all over. The headdress is gilded, as are parts of the costume and it has inset jeweled pieces of different Read more…
PRESENTING a LOVELY early 20th Century, ART DECO period, Noritake Lustreware 4 Piece High Tea Set in CLASSIC Deco style. From circa 1930 these pieces are in the classic Art Deco style with gorgeous hand-painted scenes of mountains, trees skyline and a winding path. Made of lustre porcelain, with CLASSIC Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand. Made in England circa 1880-1900, as part of the ‘Renaissance Revival’ trend, of that period. Made of beautifully patinated tiger oak and in a wonderful simplistic form. Two hinged leaves on a plank base, with each leaf hand Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Hand-painted Persian Desk Set with Khatam Mosaic. Pair of items in the Set: (1) Hand-painted Bone Plaque in Khatam Mosaic Frame, and (2) Desk Companion Stand with brass pen holders, Stationery Holder and hand-painted Bone Plaque in Khatam Mosaic. The framed plaque features a ‘Polo’ scene with Read more…
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case or cabinet featuring Hindu Gods. OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE! Mid 19th Century, circa 1850 and probably Cambodian, Thai or Burmese, carved rosewood floor or wall shelf. We think it is Cambodian. Can be Read more…
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Rosewood Caddy with Silver Mounts. Really nice and unusual, 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, from circa 1890. Made of solid rosewood with solid/sterling silver mounts and bands on base and lid. The lid has 3 silver studs and a central silver large Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Set of 5 Masons Ironstone Mandalay Pieces. Early 20th Century, circa 1920. Made in England. The Set consists of:- Hand-painted with Floral design with cobalt blue, deep oranges, green, yellow and magentas with gilded edgings. The Lid of the Pot Pourri Jar has a gilded Foo Dog Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Figurine by Porcelanas Miguel Requena of ‘To the Market’. LOVELY retired piece of Spanish porcelain of a Lady in bonnet, carrying a basket of flowers to the market. Makers mark to the base, Porcelanas Miguel, Spanish. Hard paste porcelain in the Lladro style. The sculptor was Miguel Read more…
