Curiosities

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.

A watercolor of a beauty titled "Jeannine", dated 7/1/68 and signed by Alonzo Hauser (1909-1988) in the lower right.

A Vintage black and white photograph of a standing male nude from the rear, Bruce of LA (1909-1974) Bruce Bellas, circa 1940.

Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770

A large 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with birds and fans

A Vintage black and white photograph of a young fit man, circa 1970

A 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with a lotus of flowers

Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...

Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...