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Huge c1900 Nippon Heavy Gold Cobalt Hand Painted Flowers Vase
Huge c1900 Nippon Heavy Gold Cobalt Hand Painted Flowers Vase. 16.5" x 8" wide at base. Very big piece, I've had umbrella/cane stands this size. No cracks, chips, or restorations, some expected wear to gilding. Unmarked.
$465.00
Huge c1950's Navajo silver and turquoise bolo tie
Huge c1950's Navajo silver and turquoise bolo tie. Large and great with no<br>issues. 4 1/8" tall x 3.25" wide, tips and bolo unmarked 90% or more silver. 40"<br>long. 109.9 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content.
$695.00
Huge c1960 Metales Casados Mixed Metals/ Abalone Crab Centerpiece Serving Dish
Huge c1960 Metales Casados Mixed Metals/ Abalone Crab Centerpiece Serving Dish. 21.25" x 12 5/8" x 5.25" tall. No damage, some wear to the inner silver plating. This is a very substantial and well made piece that would stand out in any setting.
$495.00
Huge Calvin Delgarito Navajo sterling Boulder Opal turquoise cluster pendant
Huge Calvin Delgarito Navajo sterling Boulder Opal turquoise cluster pendant, no issues.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$595.00
Huge Charles Johnson Navajo sterling and turquoise pendant
Huge Charles Johnson Navajo sterling and turquoise pendant 3.75" with bail x 2<br>3/8" wide x 70.8 grams.<br><br>Charles Johnson<br><br>Charles was taught silversmithing from his parents at about the age of 15, and<br>continued to learn on his own during the summers. His parents are lifetime<br>silversmith’s with his mother’s family having 5 generations, and his father’s<br>family with 2 generations. Charles has worked full-time as a silversmith since<br>the age of 20. He first started inlaying at the age of 13 for a few years while<br>learning both.Starting with traditional Navajo jewelry, Charles then went into<br>Navajo contemporary jewelry, then onto the Western style with swirl design<br>cutouts. The majority of his jewelry are cutout overlay on bracelets, and<br>buckles with Petroglyph designs (Anasazi drawings). He also enjoys bracelet<br>overlay with Western style and swirl design. Charles’ clans are Ashii (Salt<br>People) and Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan).<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$495.00
Huge G Begay Navajo high grade turquoise sterling pendant/pin
Huge G Begay Navajo high grade turquoise sterling pendant/pin. No issues, measurements in pics.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$995.00
Huge Groovy Lotus Form Vintage Ken Edwards El Palomar Mexican studio pottery bow
Huge Lotus Form Vintage Ken Edwards El Palomar Mexican studio pottery bowl. No<br>damage or detectable wear. 11" wide x 5.25" tall.<br>isshelf
$250.00
Huge Handmade Sterling Santa Clause Pendant with necklace
Huge Handmade Sterling Santa Clause Pendant with necklace. Signed by artisan top left of pendant. Both necklace and pendant tested and guaranteed solid sterling. Pendant is very heavy. Pendant 5" x 2.25", necklace 30" 149.6 grams total <br><br>anderas
$395.00
Huge Kosta Boda Artists Choice Kjell Engman Centerpiece
Huge Kosta Boda Artists Choice Kjell Engman Centerpiece. No cracks, chips, scratches, or other issues, two original labels. 12.25" tall x 10 7/8" wide at rim. Piece weighs about 10 pounds, heavy quality piece.
$475.00
Huge Meiji Period Antique Japanese Rose Medallion Style Polychrome enamed Vase H
Huge Meiji Period Antique Japanese Rose Medallion Style Polychrome enamed Vase Hand Decorated no cracks, chips, no restorations. Some wear to gilding. 16.5" tall x 12.5" wide.
$795.00
Huge Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch with turquoise
Huge Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch with turquoise. Marked silver, tests sterling. 54.8 grams, 4 7/8" wide in good condition with the slightest wear on tips.
$150.00
Huge Navajo Carico Lake Turquoise/Sterling Charles Johnson Pendant
Huge Navajo Carico Lake Turquoise/Sterling Charles Johnson Pendant 5" tall with<br>bail x 3.25" wide x 110 grams, top quality turquoise, no damage. This is a very<br>large pendant that will go on a multi-strand necklace or large Navajo pearls<br>with ease, anything up to 22 mm or so.<br><br>Charles Johnson<br><br>Charles was taught silversmithing from his parents at about the age of 15, and<br>continued to learn on his own during the summers. His parents are lifetime<br>silversmith’s with his mother’s family having 5 generations, and his father’s<br>family with 2 generations. Charles has worked full-time as a silversmith since<br>the age of 20. He first started inlaying at the age of 13 for a few years while<br>learning both.Starting with traditional Navajo jewelry, Charles then went into<br>Navajo contemporary jewelry, then onto the Western style with swirl design<br>cutouts. The majority of his jewelry are cutout overlay on bracelets, and<br>buckles with Petroglyph designs (Anasazi drawings). He also enjoys bracelet<br>overlay with Western style and swirl design. Charles’ clans are Ashii (Salt<br>People) and Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan).
$1,404.00
Huge Navajo Sterling and Turquoise cuff by Augustine Largo
Huge Navajo Sterling and Turquoise cuff by Augustine Largo. 8" including the<br>1.5" gap, 2.5" wide in center, 149.2 grams, clean slightly used condition.<br>Marked and tested sterling, high quality turquoise.<br><br>Augustine Largo is a Navajo silversmith who works with a wide array of stones to<br>create beautiful unique piece that a sought after by the Western Style and<br>Native American community alike.
$1,295.00
Huge Pastel Drawing by Listed Austin Texas Artist Brenda "Polsky Morgan" Childs
Inside of matting is 27" x 21", frame is 38" x 31.5". There are no issues with the drawing or the frame.Biography Brenda Polsky Morgan ChildsObituary: "Clients Included Richard Nixon, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Barbara Jordan," by Patrict George, American Statesman, Sunday, November 09, 2008 In 1963, future President Richard Nixon attended a Texas vs. Arkansas football game in Austin. Wanting to give a gift to Nixon, then-U.S. Sen. John Tower of Texas commissioned Austin artist Brenda Polsky Morgan Childs to paint a scene from the game, which he then sent to Nixon. The painting was flown to Washington first class, but she flew coach, Childs' friends recall. It was a perfect example of how Childs' talent at painting — which brought her famous clients like John Wayne, Bob Hope and Barbara Jordan — never overshadowed her humility.
$345.00
Huge Retro Zuni Snake eye turquoise sterling earrings
Huge Retro Zuni Snake eye turquoise sterling earrings. 5" long x 1.75" wide x<br>37.4 grams total weight. Illegibly signed on the back.
$645.00
Huge Rick Satava Sea Anemone paperweight
Huge Rick Satava Sea Anemone paperweight 4 5/8" tall x 5" wide with no damage or exterior blemishes, slight wear on base that rests on the table as expected from a paperweight that weighs over 2 kilograms.Richard Satava, a master glassblower, was introduced to glassblowing in 1969 while attending Ocean High School in Pacifica, CA. He was then educated at the College of San Mateo and California State University, Chico and eventually opened Satava Art Glass Studio in Chico in 1977.Using ancient techniques to create original designs in handblown glass, Satava creates works of art, individually crafted, by carefully combining the highest degree of technical skills and artistic creativity. Well known for his vivid colors and unique portrayal of nature, Satava's works are included in numerous public and private collections throughout the world.
$675.00
Huge Secatero Navajo Sterling Kingman turquoise cluster heart pendant
Huge Secatero Navajo Sterling Kingman turquoise cluster heart pendant. Weight and measurements in pics, no issues. Big bail approx .75" wide inside.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$475.00
Huge Vintage Fenton Uranium Glass Topaz opalescent vaseline hobnail vase
Huge Vintage Fenton Uranium Glass Topaz opalescent vaseline hobnail vase. 8"<br>tall x 9" wide with no damage whatsoever.
$345.00
Huge Vintage Ivan V Navajo Turquoise silver pendant/necklace
Huge Vintage Ivan V Navajo Turquoise silver pendant/necklace. Very substantial pendant and thick gauge necklace. Measurements in pics, no issues.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$850.00
Huge Vintage Native American sterling and turquoise pendant
Huge Vintage Native American sterling and turquoise pendant. Measurements in pics, no issues. A scratched on the bail, no other detectable markings.
$495.00
Huge Vintage Native American Sterling turquoise cuff bracelet J Spencer
Huge Vintage Native American Sterling turquoise cuff bracelet J Spencer. 2.75" x<br>3 1/8" face 157.8 grams. Fits a 6 5/8" wrist, 1 1/8" gap. No damage or breaks,<br>tested sterling/coin silver 90% or more guaranteed.
$1,695.00
Huge Vintage Native American Sterling/turquoise cuff bracelet
Huge Vintage Native American Sterling/turquoise cuff bracelet 2 5/8" x 3" face, thick solid silver, signed J.W. Tested 90% or more silver.
$650.00
Huge Vintage Navajo Garcia Sterling Multi-stone earrings
Huge Vintage Navajo Garcia Sterling Multi-stone earrings. Missing backs, otherwise great condition with no issues. 3 7/8" long x 1.25" wide x 24.9 grams.
$295.00
Huge Vintage Navajo Sandcast Sterling/Spiderweb turquoise cross
Huge Vintage Navajo Sandcast Sterling/Spiderweb turquoise cross. Very nicely<br>hand stamped, deep stamping, nice old piece 4 5/8" tall x 3.5" wide. 58 grams
$804.00
Huge Vintage Navajo Silver Turquoise/Lapis Cuff bracelet
Huge Vintage Navajo Silver Turquoise/Lapis Cuff bracelet, big heavy, unmarked vintage cuff with no issues.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$575.00
Huge Vintage Navajo Sterling/Turquoise and coral Watch Bracelet
Huge Vintage Navajo Sterling/Turquoise and coral Watch Bracelet 166.3 Grams, | Dimensions: Watch: 7.75" length, 1.5" face width. Minor wear with no significant issues but I think watch needs a battery. Unmarked, tested sterling.
$695.00
Huge Vintage Sterling Multi-Strand Lapis Lazuli Beaded necklace
Huge Vintage Sterling Multi-Strand Lapis Lazuli Beaded necklace. Nice old well<br>made piece with knots tied between each bead, two top pieces and clasp marked<br>925, the bottom pendant tests sterling. Very large and heavy natural stones 26"<br>adjustable necklace, 3.75" x 2.5" pendant. 295.4 grams. This has been thoroughly<br>cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner with mild detergent then rinsed. I'll give the<br>silver a last little polish to make it shine better before shipping.
$535.00
Huge Vintage Sterling silver repousse earrings
Huge Vintage Sterling silver repousse earrings. Both marked 925 shown in center<br>of last pic. 2.5" wide 16 grams.
$85.00
Huge Vintage Sterling Zuni Multi-Stone Intarsia inlay concho belt
Huge Vintage Sterling Zuni Multi-Stone Intarsia inlay concho belt. Very<br>substantial belt 2 1/8" x 2 7/8" conchos/buckle, fits up to a 37" waist, 590.4<br>grams with no damage or significant wear. Each concho signed as shown.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$2,450.00
Huge vintage sz9.5 Zuni Sleeping beauty turquoise sterling cluster ring
Huge vintage sz9.5 Zuni Sleeping beauty turquoise sterling cluster ring 2 7/8" long face. 17.2 grams, 2 stones with stable cracks.
$265.00
Huge Vintage United Indian Traders association Navajo Sterling/turquoise butterf
Huge Vintage Navajo Sterling/turquoise butterfly pin 2.75" wide x 2.4" wide 27.8<br>grams. Hallmarked on back with United Indian Traders association stamp.<br><br>The United Indian Traders Association (UITA) was established on September 13,<br>1931 for the expressed purpose of authentication of Indian crafts.1 At the time,<br>the UITA as an important player both in Indian cultural life and in advocating<br>for the sale of authentic Indian arts and crafts. UITA was incorporated as a<br>non-profit in New Mexico, with the support of a number of traders and San<br>Francisco attorney Charles Elkus. Bert Staples (Coolidge, NM) was UITA's first<br>President, R. C. Master (Zuni, NM) was Vice President, C. N. Cotton (Gallup, NM)<br>served as Treasurer and Tobe Turpen (Gallup, NM) was Secretary. Directors<br>included L. L. Sabin, C. G. Wallace, J. M. Drolet, Ramon Hubbell, Lloyd Ambrose,<br>Bruce Barnard and Mike Kirk.2 All of the founding directors and officers were<br>veteran owners of trading posts in the Southwest. The founding membership of 753<br>grew to over 125 in about 10 years.
$450.00
Hugo Grun Denmark Sterling Mid Century Modern Clip on earrings
Hugo Grun Denmark Sterling Mid Century Modern Clip on earrings. Great with no issues. Appear to have sat untouched for 60 years or so unpolished. Strong springs on clips. 1.25" x 11/16" x 7.6 grams. Anderas
$55.00
Hull Art Bowknot B-9-8 1/2" Vase Mint with original label 1940's
Mint with no cracks, chips, crazing, or restorations guaranteed. Clean inside and out, really tough to find in this condition.
$125.00
Hull Art Pottery Bowknot Vase c1950's
Great piece 9.75" wide x 7" tall with no cracks, chips, or restorations. There is a tiny flaw on the handle, very insignificant and minor crazing. TW79
$110.00
Hummel Full Bee #72 Spring Cheer TMK2 Near Mint 1950's
Measures 5" tall. No chips, cracks, restorations, scuffs, or crazing other than the back of dress has just a little crazing.
$75.00
Hutschenreuther Black Knight Fish Plate Set Made for American Market (13)
Hutschenreuther Black Knight Fish Plate Set Made for American Market (13). The<br>Black Knight mark was used between about 1925 and 1941 on dishes imported from<br>Germany by Graham & Zenger, a New York City importer and wholesaler. The dishes<br>were manufactured by Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory. These are really great.<br>They each have hand painted accents over a transfer. There are 9 different<br>patterns all North American fish, all with the name of the fish on the back. 4<br>of the patterns have two of each plate that are slightly different in the center<br>due to the accents being hand painted. They are all mint to near mint. No<br>cracks, chips, restorations, utensil marks, or detectable wear to gilding. The<br>plates measure 9 inches or 22.8 cm in diameter.<br>TW155
$925.00
Hutschenreuther Porcelain Mallard Duck in flight
Hutschenreuther Porcelain Mallard Duck in flight. Amazingly no damage on this delicate figure. 5.5" wide x 4.5" tall, best quality hand painted figure.
$150.00
Hutschenreuther Portrait Plaque signed Wagner Duchess of Leicestershire in fancy
Plaque measures 5.75" x 4" frame measures 8" x 6 1/8" no damage of any kind. All<br>hand painted and artist signed. Guaranteed 19th century Hutschenreuther.
$1,175.00
Id'd Civil War Photos Memoir, Documents Albert Henry Clay Jewett, New Hampshire
Id'd Civil War Photos Memoir, Documents, New Hampshire Autographed Biography<br>from Daughter Very Extensive<br><br>lot) Family archive of Albert Henry Clay Jewett (New Hampshire, Washington,<br>D.C.,1841-1898), discharged as First Lieutenant, Fourth Regiment of Volunteers,<br>State of New Hampshire, Army of the Potomac, later employed at the U.S.<br>Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.: (1) half plate<br>tintype of Jewett standing, uniform includes officer epaulettes; (1) quarter<br>plate tintype of Jewett from waist up, his uniform includes kepi and officer<br>epaulettes; (1) albumen head shot of Jewett, the collar of his uniform is<br>visible; (1) certificate appointing Jewett a Second Lieutenant effective<br>November 5, 1862 signed by Nathaniel S. Berry, Governor of New Hampshire with<br>the state seal; (1) certificate appointing Jewett a First Lieutenant effective<br>August 14, 1863 signed by Joseph A Gilmore, Governor of New Hampshire with the<br>state seal: (2) books, "A Boy Goes to War" by Albert Henry Clay Jewett,<br>copyright Grace J. Austin, 1944 (Grace, his daughter) one signed at the at the<br>interior by Grace, the book being a autobiographical sketch of Jewett's war<br>experience, the front piece and dust cover a photo picture of Jewett and his<br>sword; (1) 1892 letter from the State of New Hampshire, Adjutant-General's<br>office reciting the Revolutionary War record of Jewett's grandfather' (1)<br>tintype, 1/16 plate size likeness of a woman believed to be Jewett's wife or<br>lady friend, marked in ink "Picture rec'd in service about 1862 or 1863 from<br>T(J?)erry; documents related to his Bureau of Pensions employment; together with<br>large group of family letters relating to Jewett, for shipping largest item: 17"<br>x 14", total: 5.35lbs<br><br>There's many letters and photos from Frank M Austin to the daughter Grace who<br>published the book of memoirs AHC Jewett wrote. Really so much stuff, not all<br>civil war, but all connected to the family.
$2,295.00
Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) 18k gold on Amethyst Easter Egg
Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) !8k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg. Great piece<br>tested 18k gold on cats eye. Unmarked Custom made one of a kind piece created by<br>a master and being offered at a fraction of it's original cost. I also have<br>another listed. No issues.<br><br><br>Ilias Lalaounis<br>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br>Jump to navigationJump to search<br>Ilias Lalaounis<br>LH OMRI<br>Ilias Lalaounis in 1920.jpg<br>Ilias Lalaounis in 1990<br>Born 4 October 1920<br>Athens, Greece<br>Died 30 December 2013<br>Athens, Greece<br>Nationality Greek<br>Alma mater University of Athens<br>Occupation Jeweler<br>Spouse(s) Lila Altitzoglou<br>Children 4 daughters<br>Ilias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 − 30 December 2013) was a pioneer of Greek<br>jewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith.[1] He is especially known for<br>his collections inspired by Greek history.[2] In 1990 he became the only jeweler<br>ever to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.[3][4]<br><br><br>Contents<br>1 Early life<br>2 Career<br>2.1 1969-1970s<br>2.2 1980s–1990s<br>3 Museum<br>4 Personal life<br>5 Honors and awards<br>6 References<br>Early life<br>Ilias Lalaounis was born on October 4, 1920 in Athens, Greece.[3][4] He was a<br>fourth generation jeweler whose family originated from Delphi.[4] He graduated<br>from the University of Athens, where he studied Political Science and the<br>Law.[3][4]<br><br>Career<br><br>Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum.<br>Lalaounis started his career working for the jewelry business of his uncle,<br>Xenophon Zolotas.[4] In 1940 he took over the administration of the firm, which<br>he managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968.[3] He founded the Greek<br>Jewelers' Association and exhibited his first collection, the Archaeological<br>Collection, at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. It was inspired by<br>Classical, Hellenistic and Minoan Mycenaean art. In 1969 he started his own<br>firm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis S.A..[4]<br><br>1969-1970s<br>Lalaounis provoked a sensation with his collection Blow Up (1970), draping the<br>human body in gold jewelry inspired by Minoan civilization.[5] The following<br>year he organized an international exhibition of jewelry in Athens, joined by<br>Van Cleef, Bulgari, Rene Kern and Harry Winston. In 1976, he had one of his most<br>important commissions which would prove to be one of the most inspiring for his<br>portfolio. Empress Farah of Iran commissioned Lalaounis to create a collection<br>of jewelry and objects inspired by Persian art, which went on display at the<br>Imperial Palace in Tehran.[6]<br><br>Between 1970 and 1978 Ilias Lalaounis opened stores in most European countries.<br>He opened his first international store in Paris at 364 rue Saint-Honoré, near<br>Place Vendôme and produced a short film explaining the sources of inspiration<br>for the jewels on display. Since then, he regularly produced short films to<br>illustrate his collections, such as: Aube of Art, Byzantine Arcs in Gold,<br>Choreography, The Shield of Achilles, Ilion - The Treasure of Troy, Art and<br>Gold, The Common Roots of the Creator Man, Treasures of the Holy Land.[3] In<br>1979, Lalaounis opened a store in New York on the corner of Fifth Avenue and<br>57th Street. A year later, the Smithsonian Institution invited him to give a<br>lecture on his art and to exhibit his collection The Achilles Shield at the<br>National Museum of American History.<br><br>1980s–1990s<br>Ilias Lalaounis continued to create innovative collections and expand the brand<br>to international markets during the 1980s. On the inauguration of the Lalaounis<br>store in Tokyo, he created a jewelry collection inspired by Japanese art. The<br>same year, he opened a store in Hong Kong where he presented a collection of<br>jewels inspired by the drawings of the Greek geometric period, very similar to<br>the geometric designs of Chinese art. A second store was opened in Hong Kong in<br>1982.[3] Lalaounis exhibited his Helen of Troy collection at the Penn Museum in<br>Philadelphia as well as in Houston, Texas, where he was made an honorary citizen<br>by the mayor.<br><br>In 1984, he published Metamorphoses, a book in which he presented nineteen of<br>his collections by analyzing his philosophy on the nature and function of<br>jewelry. The jewel, for Ilias Lalaounis, is not a simple decorative object,<br>rather it carries a message, is an expression of inner life, a link with the<br>distant past, a symbol and a memory.[3] He received the Thorlet Award (Prix<br>Thorlet) for the book from the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Subsequently, a<br>retrospective exhibition of his creations was presented in the Sorbonne Chapel.<br>For his contribution to the arts, Lalaounis was made Knight of the Order of Arts<br>and Letters (Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et Lettres) by the French government<br>and Commander of the Order of Academic Palms (Commandeur des Palmes<br>Académiques). He was also elected as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of<br>the Institut de France, the only jeweler ever to be inducted.[3][7] The<br>Academicians' swords (épées d'Académiciens), given to members on their<br>induction, were originally designed by Salvador Dali, and when Dali became too<br>frail to continue, he named his close friend Ilias Lalaounis to continue his<br>work.<br><br>In November 1987, Lalaounis was invited by Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem, to<br>present his collection Treasures of the Holy Land, in an exhibition specially<br>organized by the Israel Museum and subsequently shown in New York, London and<br>Paris. The following year he presented Arabesques, a collection of gold and<br>silver creations set with precious and semi-precious stones. The Minister of<br>Foreign Affairs of Turkey invited him to exhibit Arabesques, as well as another<br>complementary collection, Soleiman the Magnificent, at the Islamic Art Museum of<br>Istanbul.[8] He launched Ameridians in New York, a collection inspired by the<br>art of North American Indians and in 1991, opened his store on Madison Avenue in<br>New York, where he presented his collection inspired by Celtic art.<br><br>Museum<br>In 1994, he founded the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, located under the<br>Acropolis, in the center of Athens. The permanent exhibition displays jewelry<br>and micro-sculptures from forty-five collections, designed by Lalaounis in the<br>period 1940-1992.[9] Some special commissions are also kept on permanent<br>display, such as the Olympic torch, designed by Ilias Lalaounis, used to start<br>the Olympic torch rally before every Olympic Games.
$945.00
Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) 18k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg
Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) !8k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg. Great piece tested 18k gold on cats eye. Unmarked Custom made one of a kind piece created by a master and being offered at a fraction of it's original cost. I also have another listed. No issues. Ilias Lalaounis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Ilias Lalaounis LH OMRI Ilias Lalaounis in 1920.jpg Ilias Lalaounis in 1990 Born 4 October 1920 Athens, Greece Died 30 December 2013 Athens, Greece Nationality Greek Alma mater University of Athens Occupation Jeweler Spouse(s) Lila Altitzoglou Children 4 daughters Ilias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 − 30 December 2013) was a pioneer of Greek jewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith.[1] He is especially known for his collections inspired by Greek history.[2] In 1990 he became the only jeweler ever to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.[3][4] Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 1969-1970s 2.2 1980s–1990s 3 Museum 4 Personal life 5 Honors and awards 6 References Early life Ilias Lalaounis was born on October 4, 1920 in Athens, Greece.[3][4] He was a fourth generation jeweler whose family originated from Delphi.[4] He graduated from the University of Athens, where he studied Political Science and the Law.[3][4]CareerIlias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. Lalaounis started his career working for the jewelry business of his uncle, Xenophon Zolotas.[4] In 1940 he took over the administration of the firm, which he managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968.[3] He founded the Greek Jewelers' Association and exhibited his first collection, the Archaeological Collection, at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. It was inspired by Classical, Hellenistic and Minoan Mycenaean art. In 1969 he started his own firm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis S.A..[4]1969-1970s Lalaounis provoked a sensation with his collection Blow Up (1970), draping the human body in gold jewelry inspired by Minoan civilization.[5] The following year he organized an international exhibition of jewelry in Athens, joined by Van Cleef, Bulgari, Rene Kern and Harry Winston. In 1976, he had one of his most important commissions which would prove to be one of the most inspiring for his portfolio. Empress Farah of Iran commissioned Lalaounis to create a collection of jewelry and objects inspired by Persian art, which went on display at the Imperial Palace in Tehran.[6]Between 1970 and 1978 Ilias Lalaounis opened stores in most European countries. He opened his first international store in Paris at 364 rue Saint-Honoré, near Place Vendôme and produced a short film explaining the sources of inspiration for the jewels on display. Since then, he regularly produced short films to illustrate his collections, such as: Aube of Art, Byzantine Arcs in Gold, Choreography, The Shield of Achilles, Ilion - The Treasure of Troy, Art and Gold, The Common Roots of the Creator Man, Treasures of the Holy Land.[3] In 1979, Lalaounis opened a store in New York on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street. A year later, the Smithsonian Institution invited him to give a lecture on his art and to exhibit his collection The Achilles Shield at the National Museum of American History.1980s–1990s Ilias Lalaounis continued to create innovative collections and expand the brand to international markets during the 1980s. On the inauguration of the Lalaounis store in Tokyo, he created a jewelry collection inspired by Japanese art. The same year, he opened a store in Hong Kong where he presented a collection of jewels inspired by the drawings of the Greek geometric period, very similar to the geometric designs of Chinese art. A second store was opened in Hong Kong in 1982.[3] Lalaounis exhibited his Helen of Troy collection at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia as well as in Houston, Texas, where he was made an honorary citizen by the mayor.In 1984, he published Metamorphoses, a book in which he presented nineteen of his collections by analyzing his philosophy on the nature and function of jewelry. The jewel, for Ilias Lalaounis, is not a simple decorative object, rather it carries a message, is an expression of inner life, a link with the distant past, a symbol and a memory.[3] He received the Thorlet Award (Prix Thorlet) for the book from the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Subsequently, a retrospective exhibition of his creations was presented in the Sorbonne Chapel. For his contribution to the arts, Lalaounis was made Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et Lettres) by the French government and Commander of the Order of Academic Palms (Commandeur des Palmes Académiques). He was also elected as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of the Institut de France, the only jeweler ever to be inducted.[3][7] The Academicians' swords (épées d'Académiciens), given to members on their induction, were originally designed by Salvador Dali, and when Dali became too frail to continue, he named his close friend Ilias Lalaounis to continue his work.In November 1987, Lalaounis was invited by Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem, to present his collection Treasures of the Holy Land, in an exhibition specially organized by the Israel Museum and subsequently shown in New York, London and Paris. The following year he presented Arabesques, a collection of gold and silver creations set with precious and semi-precious stones. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey invited him to exhibit Arabesques, as well as another complementary collection, Soleiman the Magnificent, at the Islamic Art Museum of Istanbul.[8] He launched Ameridians in New York, a collection inspired by the art of North American Indians and in 1991, opened his store on Madison Avenue in New York, where he presented his collection inspired by Celtic art.Museum In 1994, he founded the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, located under the Acropolis, in the center of Athens. The permanent exhibition displays jewelry and micro-sculptures from forty-five collections, designed by Lalaounis in the period 1940-1992.[9] Some special commissions are also kept on permanent display, such as the Olympic torch, designed by Ilias Lalaounis, used to start the Olympic torch rally before every Olympic Games.
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Imperial Cape Cod Large Oval ruffled Console Bowl 11.75" x 8" x 3.75" deep
Imperial Cape Cod Large Oval ruffled Console Bowl 11.75" x 8" x 3.75" deep. No<br>cracks, chips, or scratches, perfect clarity. Difficult to find piece.
$115.00
Impressionistic Goat Acrylic on Board by Barbara Mallonee
Impressionistic Goat Acrylic on Board by Barbara Mallonee. No issues with painting or frame. 13.25" x 11.25" framed. B1
$85.00
Incredible Matrix Large Vintage navajo sterling/turquoise ring
Incredible Matrix Large Vintage navajo sterling/turquoise ring. Nice old ring from the 50's or 60's, extremely interesting matrix with spiderweb turquoise on one side, lots of Pyrite, then lighter turquoise shown. Marked as shown. 14.1 grams. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$275.00
International Sterling 1810 Sterling Silver Bonbon spoon
International Sterling 1810 Sterling Silver Bonbon spoon. 4.75" long in good<br>clean condition, the red is my shirt reflecting.<br>TW167
$55.00
Iriniri Gemstone mounted Sterling silver box/pendant/pin
Iriniri Gemstone mounted Sterling silver box/pendant/pin. Very cool box who's lid doubles as a pendant/pin. 2" deep, 114.2 grams, other measurements in pics. The lid/pendant is Sterling with a large cabochon of some sort of petrified something or other.Iriniri Designs was originally established in Sugar Loaf, New York in 1987. Named for the two co-owners, Irit and Nirit, Iriniri strives to provide its customers with a beautifully curated collection of unique and inspiring gifts.
$704.00
Iriniri Gemstone/Boulder opal mounted Sterling silver box/pendant/pin
Iriniri Gemstone mounted Sterling silver box/pendant/pin. Very cool box who's lid doubles as a pendant/pin. 1 3/8" deep, 63.1 grams, other measurements in pics. The lid/pendant is Sterling with a large boulder opal.Iriniri Designs was originally established in Sugar Loaf, New York in 1987. Named for the two co-owners, Irit and Nirit, Iriniri strives to provide its customers with a beautifully curated collection of unique and inspiring gifts.
$484.00
Irvin Paul Sterling Native American Concho belt
Irvin Paul Sterling Native American Concho belt. Heavy thick gauge sterling<br>concho belt. (1) Buckle 2.5" x 2", (12) conchos 2" x 1.5" Buck signed as shown,<br>conchos not removed from belt but appear unmarked but tested sterling. The belt<br>they are on is not a Native american belt, but it looks great. On current belt<br>with current holes it will fit a 31"-37" waist but there's room for more holes<br>or it the leather could be easily cut. Conchos are on the leather very tight but<br>can be spaced however you like with a little effort. 369 grams total weight<br>inclusive of all material.
$750.00
Irving J Slotchiver Nashville Art Glass Paperweight Deceased Studio Glass Artist
3.25" tall x 3.5" wide with no cracks, chips, dings, scratches, or other issues. Beautiful, better than the pics. Irving returned to college in his fifties and earned an MA in Art from Vanderbilt University specializing in glass technology and art glass making. Irving Slotchiver developed several glass formulas that are still being used today. Having spent almost twenty years in the art glass business and receiving top awards from many shows across the country, he once again retired.
$85.00
Ishmael Soto Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Sculpture Duck Plant
Ishmael Soto Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Sculpture Duck Planter. Measures 6.5" wide x 5.5" tall. Below is an excerpt from the artists eulogy. This is a good vintage piece from a local Austin estate.Ishmael Soto, longtime Austin ceramicist and teacher, died Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 84.“Ishmael’s passing is a loss for us all in the community,” said Sylvia Orozco, director of Mexic-Arte Museum. “He was a great human being, teacher and artist. Ishmael was one of the first, if not the first Mexican-American Austinite to become a professional visual artist.”Artist and teacher Ishmael Soto died Feb. 27 at age 84. Contributed by Tahila MintzSoto won many prizes and was exhibited frequently in group and solo shows.A native Austinite, Soto earned his first degree from the University of Texas and his second from the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His 57th Annual Potters Show and Sale took place in December 2016. He taught ceramics at UT for seven years — one of the first Hispanics to teach in the art department — then at St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College for a total of more than 30 years..“He was a modest, generous mentor and major inspiration to many artists,” said his widow, Cynthia Leigh. “He taught thousands of students over his lifetime. Many of his students decided to become artists from his encouragement and support. He did not try to mold his students to imitate his work; he encouraged them to follow their own artistic path and draw on their own talents” TW2
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Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Vase
Ishmael Soto Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Sculptural vase 11" tall, very substatial piece. This and a few other pieces I'll be listing are from the estate of local listed artist Jeanette Welty Chelf who was a longtime friend of Soto's going back to his years at the University of Texas. This piece has no cracks, chips, or restorations but does have a firing flaw going down half of the side which does not penetrate the interior, the interior is glazed, it holds water. Below is an excerpt from the artists eulogy. This is a good vintage piece from a local Austin estate“Ishmael’s passing is a loss for us all in the community,” said Sylvia Orozco, director of Mexic-Arte Museum. “He was a great human being, teacher and artist. Ishmael was one of the first, if not the first Mexican-American Austinite to become a professional visual artist.Soto won many prizes and was exhibited frequently in group and solo shows.A native Austinite, Soto earned his first degree from the University of Texas and his second from the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His 57th Annual Potters Show and Sale took place in December 2016. He taught ceramics at UT for seven years — one of the first Hispanics to teach in the art department — then at St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College for a total of more than 30 years..“He was a modest, generous mentor and major inspiration to many artists,” said his widow, Cynthia Leigh. “He taught thousands of students over his lifetime. Many of his students decided to become artists from his encouragement and support. He did not try to mold his students to imitate his work; he encouraged them to follow their own artistic path and draw on their own talents” isshelf
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Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Mid Century Modern
Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Mid Century Modern<br>Thick drippy glaze vase. 7" tall x 5.5" wide. No cracks, chips, restorations, or<br>crazing.<br><br>Below is an excerpt from the artists eulogy.<br><br>Ishmael Soto, longtime Austin ceramicist and teacher, died Monday after a battle<br>with cancer. He was 84.<br><br>“Ishmael’s passing is a loss for us all in the community,” said Sylvia Orozco,<br>director of Mexic-Arte Museum. “He was a great human being, teacher and artist.<br>Ishmael was one of the first, if not the first Mexican-American Austinite to<br>become a professional visual artist.”<br><br>Artist and teacher Ishmael Soto died Feb. 27 at age 84. Contributed by Tahila<br>Mintz<br><br>Soto won many prizes and was exhibited frequently in group and solo shows.<br><br>A native Austinite, Soto earned his first degree from the University of Texas<br>and his second from the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His 57th<br>Annual Potters Show and Sale took place in December 2016. He taught ceramics at<br>UT for seven years — one of the first Hispanics to teach in the art department<br>— then at St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College for a total of<br>more than 30 years..<br><br>“He was a modest, generous mentor and major inspiration to many artists,” said<br>his widow, Cynthia Leigh. “He taught thousands of students over his lifetime.<br>Many of his students decided to become artists from his encouragement and<br>support. He did not try to mold his students to imitate his work; he encouraged<br>them to follow their own artistic path and draw on their own talents”<br>B26
$274.00
Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Abstract Vase
This piece and two more I'm listing are from the Estate of Lael Cater Seagert UT Art Department and later Director of Laa Gloria Art Museum here in Austin so these were likely gifts from Soto as they had signed books from so many Texas Artists that were given to them as gifts. Piece measures 7 5/8" tall x 5.25" wide. No cracks, chips, restorations, or crazing.Below is an excerpt from the artists eulogy.Ishmael Soto, longtime Austin ceramicist and teacher, died Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 84.“Ishmael’s passing is a loss for us all in the community,” said Sylvia Orozco, director of Mexic-Arte Museum. “He was a great human being, teacher and artist. Ishmael was one of the first, if not the first Mexican-American Austinite to become a professional visual artist.”Artist and teacher Ishmael Soto died Feb. 27 at age 84. Contributed by Tahila MintzSoto won many prizes and was exhibited frequently in group and solo shows.A native Austinite, Soto earned his first degree from the University of Texas and his second from the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His 57th Annual Potters Show and Sale took place in December 2016. He taught ceramics at UT for seven years — one of the first Hispanics to teach in the art department — then at St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College for a total of more than 30 years..“He was a modest, generous mentor and major inspiration to many artists,” said his widow, Cynthia Leigh. “He taught thousands of students over his lifetime. Many of his students decided to become artists from his encouragement and support. He did not try to mold his students to imitate his work; he encouraged them to follow their own artistic path and draw on their own talents. B26
$145.00
Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Candle Bowls
Ishmael Soto(1932-2017) Austin Texas Studio Pottery Candle Bowls. These measure<br>5.5" and 5 1/8" wide. The middle area is over 2" on both. No cracks, chips, or<br>restorations. Selling both, not an exact match.<br><br>Ishmael Soto, longtime Austin ceramicist and teacher, died Monday after a battle<br>with cancer. He was 84.<br><br>“Ishmael’s passing is a loss for us all in the community,” said Sylvia Orozco,<br>director of Mexic-Arte Museum. “He was a great human being, teacher and artist.<br>Ishmael was one of the first, if not the first Mexican-American Austinite to<br>become a professional visual artist.”<br><br>Artist and teacher Ishmael Soto died Feb. 27 at age 84. Contributed by Tahila<br>Mintz<br><br>Soto won many prizes and was exhibited frequently in group and solo shows.<br><br>A native Austinite, Soto earned his first degree from the University of Texas<br>and his second from the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His 57th<br>Annual Potters Show and Sale took place in December 2016. He taught ceramics at<br>UT for seven years — one of the first Hispanics to teach in the art department<br>— then at St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College for a total of<br>more than 30 years..<br><br>“He was a modest, generous mentor and major inspiration to many artists,” said<br>his widow, Cynthia Leigh. “He taught thousands of students over his lifetime.<br>Many of his students decided to become artists from his encouragement and<br>support. He did not try to mold his students to imitate his work; he encouraged<br>them to follow their own artistic path and draw on their own talents”
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Islamic Brass Copper Silver Middle Eastern Bowls 18th-19th century Intricate Ha
2 great pieces with a fantastic patina. All hand decorated. They both have a<br>small engraving on the back that seems later than the pieces, most likely one of<br>the owners initials. They're 7.5" wide x 1.5" deep. Guaranteed 19th century<br>possibly much older.
$284.00
Isleta Pueblo pottery Kimo DeCora Miniature seed Pots 7/8" (3)
No cracks, chips, or restorations. Really cute hard to find pieces that took<br>much work to create. They measure approximately 7/8" tall and wide each.
$195.00
Israeli Sterling Filigree and Turquoise Pendant
Israeli Sterling Filigree and Turquoise Pendant. Nice vintage piece I believe israeli but could be wrong. 31.3 grams 2" tall x 1.5" wide.
$99.75
Italian 10k Gold Filigree cameo
Italian 10k Gold Filigree cameo. No damage, signed Belais 10k 1.5" tall x 1.25" wide. 5.4 grams.
$155.00
Italian 800 Silver Place Card Holders representing a Military Marching Band by F
Italian 800 Silver Place Card Holders representing a Military Marching Band by<br>Fabbrica Argenteria Fiorentina Di Bartolini Bartolozzi (10). Selling the set of<br>10 show, very heavy for their size solid 80% silver averaging about 35 grams<br>each in weight. No damage or issues, from the third quarter of the 20th century.<br>Extremely fine quality casting and a great design. 2 3/8" tall with 7/8" bases,<br>they each have a slot behind the Fleur de lys to hold a place card.<br><br>Tested 80% silver and the mark on the base of each one 215fl indicates the maker<br>by Italian standards. These are about 60-70 years old and of a quality that just<br>can't be matched today and if it were it would be by someone like Tiffany or<br>Cartier and they would be 1k each or more.<br><br>tw210
$2,350.00
Italian Fassi Arno 800 Silver Allegorical Cherubs Musician Group
Italian Fassi Arno 800 Silver Allegorical Cherubs Musician Group. Average Height<br>6" solid not weighted 800 Italian Silver, tested to be at least 80% silver by<br>me. All fully hallmarked, all with the most amazing detailed casting, hand<br>finished to perfection. No flaws, no bends, no scratches other than the obvious<br>expected shelf wear on the bases, no dents, no damage whatsoever to the musical<br>instruments. These are thick, solid silver, very durable but obviously well<br>cared for. They are approximately 50-70 years old and had to have cost a fortune<br>even then. These days nobody does work like this and if they did one would cost<br>what I'm asking for the set. Selling the 7 shown, all in perfect condition with<br>sharp corners on the bases, all solid 80% silver between 305 and 360 grams each<br>for a total weight of 2263 Grams.<br>TW58
$7,995.00
