Curiosities

A large scale Japanese bronze censor of the god of wisdom Manju riding astride a stag, Tiasho Period. Was $7500

A late 18th Century copper eagle weathervane eagle clutching a copper ball, later mounted on a wood base.

A mid 19th Century French 3 panel privacy screen in mahogany and silk, circa 1850.  Each panel has 10 framed miniatures pinned to the silk.

A Vintage oil on board of Seascape signed Claire Lisa.

A Chinese reverese glass painting of two women and a child, Republic Period circa 1920

A Vintage Chinese blue and white low oval dish or spoon rest, circa 1980.

An early 19th Century English black and white engraving titled "Shark Attack" circa 1820.

A photograph of San Francisco's City Hall after the 1906 earthquake.

An 18th or 19th Century Indian illuminated manuscript page, decorated on both side, unframed. We currently have a total of 10 manuscript pages that...

A carved wood phallus made in Togo, Africa circa 1920. These were used to put in the ground to promote growth of the crops.

A Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery Lady, 7th Century. These women were considered a sign of wealth and good fortune.

A 19th Century German picture word game or Rebus. 

A Vintage black and white photograph of a male nude standing on a ladder, USA circa 1960.

An early 19th Century English black and white engraving titled "Rattle Snake Horned Snake Walking Leaf" circa 1820

Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770.

A late 19th Century American photograph of a Victorian house, circa 1870.

A large 19th Century French dough bin with later paint, possibly 1920's.

A Vintage black and white photograph of two men on a ladder that forgot their clothes, USA circa 1950.

Vintage metal sculpture of a tug boat on a burl wood stand.

An late 19th early 20th Century Chinese Export camphor trunk circa 1900

A 20th Century Roseville Pottery wall pocket in green with a flower

A rare period map of Virginia City and some of the Comstock mine. Also includes the Sutro Tunnel and the surrounding counties

A late 19th century Chinese Yixing ware pottery brush pot imitating wood with archaic inscription.

An mid 19th Century Italian oil on canvas of the Madonna praying.