Question: I recently purchased these pieces at an antique store in Chinatown in San Francisco. I don't know if you can do both, so which ever you feel like appraising is fine. I will be very grateful. The vases are 6 inches in height, and the foo dogs are 13.5 inches high.Thank you very much!
RD Langer replies: Ms. Lee, from the photos, both items look modern to me. They realy need to be examined, but they are possibly worth $100. each lot.
Question: is this Vase worth anything? Thank you.
RD Langer Answers: Senada, the mark appears to be of the Republic period. (around 1940) I would estimate a value of around $150. However, I suggest you e-mail Dessa Goddard at Bonhams, and see if she has a different view. There isa mark on the outside of the bowl, with a Chinese poem, which may add some value.
Question: Any information you can provide will be helpful. Thank You. Kerry
RD Langer Answers: The vase is Japanese-20th c. Value around $100.
Question: Can you please tell me what this is worth? Thank you.
RD Langer Answers: Brady, sorry to advise that it appears to have limited value, However I would have to examine it more closelyto provide a more bona fide opinion.
Question: Can you tell me how much this is worth? It was purchased in the 1940s in WWII.
RD Langer Answers: Betsy, it is a beautiful looking, vase.It should bring between $150.-$225, at auction.
Question: Dear Sir, I,d be interested to know the name of this Chinese type of
art . Frames look hardwood and leaves and flowers are opaque and look made
from pieces of agate or possibly jade etc but could be plastic although the
texture is uneven when held up to the light . The big one (diameter 12 inches)
is marked CHINA on the back . I would like to sell these . Kind Regards
Andrew
RD Langer Answers; They are very decorative. Without examining I would guess jade, carnelian. They may bring around $200 at auction.RDL
Question: Hello, My Aunt gave this vase to my daughter and
said it was very old and valuable. Any information would be greatly
apprieciated. Thanks.
RD Langer Answers: Contact Jenack Auctioneers in Chester N.Y.; they will no more about this piece than I will. Very difficult to give an opinion unless I examine this piece.Good luck.RDL
Question: hi. was wondering what this jade elephant is worth, Grade A I have been told. It is about 3"x 3" weighs about 12-16 ounces'
RD Langer Answers: If it is jade, from $100-150. I would have to examine it.
RD Answers: Re Vase, probably early 20th century; looks around 7" high. Probably bring $100.-125. at auction. Good luck. RDL
Question: I need you to look at this soap Stone Carving Vase. When my father was in the Marine Corp in World War II, he traveled to many countries and brought this. Please take a look and tell me how much the piece is worth and who I can sell it to.
RD Langer replies: It is a very nice piece of chinese soapstone. What is the size? What state do you live in?
