Bacchus Behave! by Alma Whitaker

Heading: Author: Whitaker, Alma Title: Bacchus Behave! The Lost Art of Polite Drinking Place Published: New York Publisher:Frederick A. Stokes Company Date Published: 1933 Description:

ALIX AYMÉ (1894-1989) - Portrait of Vietnamese Maiden (HANOI - there is an inscription on the painting's reverse), ink and water colors on stretched silk, circa 1940. Signed (by pencil) and framed

Grey silk, extremely wide A-line with exaggerated kimono-type sleeve having a stenciled metallic gold pattern radiating from the shoulders comprised of Coptic design elements on eight panels joined wi

Pink floral lace decorated allover with pink sequins, pearls and beads, having square neckline with wide strap, V-back, tulle neck insert, narrow skirt with train edged in tulle,pink silk underdress.

The spectacular gold silver topped and diamond necklace is designed with 12 circular elements each one studded with 12 diamonds of various sizes. Between each circular element is a star pendant. all i

A finely crafted suite of jewelry in a bow a ribbon design with openwork gallery, constructed with hinged and articulated components throughout. The parure consists of a matching necklace, bracelet an

High-quality and impressive bracelet by 'CARTIER', crafted in 18K rose gold featuring a panther motif with its head and tail adorned with 360 high-quality diamonds in PAVE setting, totaling approximat

Red felt with polychrome silk satin stitch flowering bulbs with metallic gold threads, black and ivory sleeve bands embroidered with butterflies and flowers in shades of blue, trimmed in brocade ribbo

in the form of stylized snowflakes, with millegrain finish and openwork gallery, containing two central old European cut natural diamonds (G-I SI2) weighing approximately 2.65 carats total, two old Eu

The bracelet consists of links divided into two compartments, connected by small gold rings. A unique clasp closes the bracelet. Manufacturer's signature Length: 22 cm Width: 1.5 cm Weight: 93.

Gold Croisillon bracelet designed by the artist Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Co. Signed: TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18K 750. Weight: 93 grams About the Artist Jean Schlumberger’s designed compl

Gouache paints on paper. Signed and dated 1981 from the bottom right. Dimensions: 102X77 cm. Including frame: 110X85 cm.

Tan 2-piece having back-lacing bodice with deep front and back points, and short puffed sleeve, decorated with blue ribbon, lace and metallic gold thread, bodice and skirt center panel embroidered in

Attributed to Callot Soeurs. Black net with lace inserts over pale blue chiffon and satin, having high waist and deep V-neck, full, short puffed sleeves of heavy ivory lace, the bodice and upper porti

Trimmed with an appliqué of piped satin Van Dyke points along center front, hem and cuffs with pleated rolls of satin, neckline edged in black velvet, faux dorset buttons over hook & eye closures,

In a Doris Langley Moore Letter: “All were bought by me from a niece of Mrs. Toogood, one of the Queen’s dressers and quite beyond questionâ€. The clothing items are of the Queenâ€�

Brown rose having a horizontal stripe of figured and uncut velvet embroidered with sequins and gold tambour embroidery, fancy embroidered buttons, coat with stand collar, shaped faux pocket flap and d

Blue silk padded coat with eight roundels of Kessu work with phoenix birds and peony flowers, lui shui hem with scattered Buddhist symbols, relined interior with orange silk, modern snap closures. 53

Stenciled canvas trunk with steel handles, corners and edging. Two interior trays and two original LV marked keys. Lock marked Bte, S.D.G.D. Patent, 1 rue Scribe, Paris, Louis Vuitton, London, 454 Str

Ze'ev Jabotinsky Sword, was given to him as a gift from the British, was a additional sword to the one showing at Mezudat david in Tel aviv with other of his personal items.a sward expert determined i

Ruby red square-cut sleeveless coat having a gold stenciled pattern of botehs with banded trim, notched back neckline, gold silk lining. Label "Mariano Fortuny Venise". 41 x 41. (Several holes in lini

Picasso "Young Wood Owl" Ceramic Vase (1952) - a unique piece of art signed Dimensions: 10-25 cm

Impressive Large-sized Silver (marked) Candelabra, made in Europe during beginning of 20th century, decorated with asymmetrical plantation motifs in the style of Rococo Revival. Has five arms. Well-pr

An outstanding, antique, Chinese painted fan, depicting landscape and fishes. Probably republic period or earlier. This wonderful painted fan is depicting on the one side a sage, painted, probably, by