What's it Worth? Appraisals for Colima Dogs, Cigarette Dolls & more.

Charlene asks:

Here is my first of 5 requests. Thanks.

I purchased these dogs and was wondering the age.

I realize they are more than likely not pre-columbian but nevertheless would like to find out anything more that I can.

Regards,

Charlene

AW says:

This is the most common animal in Colima art and pottery, the hairless dog, known aka Techichi or Escuincle.

In shops in Colima, there are many replicas of the famous Colima Dogs everywhere. No, yours are not pre-Columbian, we can tell this from the less refined texture of the glaze and details of the piece.

That said, they are not new either, from the firing process and the finish on them I’d put them at mid 1800s as an approximate age. Anything much earlier than this would likely have had protruding eyes.

Date range: 1800s

 
Retail value: $125-$150
(top price)

Wholesale value: $75
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value: $35
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common terminology, nicknames, keywords: Colima dancing dogs, fat dogs, Colima pottery,

In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.
Care and storage tips: All old pottery should be kept from extreme weather changes. 

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Attached are photos of six (6) glasses that I purchased this afternoon and would like to know the pattern and the value.

AW says: These are made by Imperial Glass company who purchased the mold and pattern from the Cambridge Glass co. The reason we know they are imperial glass, rather than Fostoria Glass is the the stems. The Cambridge glass has rings around the stems and the Imperial glass does not.

Date range: 1960 $75-$95.
(top price)

Retail value:

Wholesale value: $50
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value: $35 (The quick sale value and wholesale value are closer on better quality items.
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common terminology, nicknames, keywords: Victorian etched juice glasses, spiderweb pattern glasses, Fostoria? footed glasses.
Care and storage tips: One would want to be extremely careful putting ice in such a dainty glass.

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Here is a painting that I have hanging for a few years now. Wondering about the artist and the value,

Signed by : Rassiat

AW says: The artist here is James Rassiat, a contemporary painter who worked mostly with watercolors, which of course is the medium yours is on. He is of some renown, but is not a promenent figure in the art world. At least not yet.

Date range: 1970, no mystery here as the painting is dated. $200-$250
(top price)

Retail value:

Wholesale value:$75-$100
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value: $35-$50
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common terminology, nicknames, keywords: James Rassiat, Rassiat, watercolor painting, harbor scene Paris,

Care and storage tips: While it’s acceptable to place a watercolor under glass, it is never advisable to put an oil painting under glass.

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Purchased this pair of dolls last year. Cloth bodies and approx 27” long. Homemade outfits looks like.

AW says: These were a pair of Boudoir dolls, or more specifically smoking Boudoir dolls.

As hole in their mouths for cigarettes indicates that these boudoir dolls were not meant as playtoys.

Date range: 1910-20 $250-$350 for the pair, with 60% of the value on the blonde one due to it being in better condition. These are not very common.
(top price)

Retail value:

Wholesale value: $175 pair
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value: $125 pair
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common terminology, nicknames, keywords: boudoir dolls, smoking boudoir dolls, cigarette dolls,

In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.
Care and storage tips: Smoking is bad for anyone, even dolls.

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Hello my final request. This is a jug that was purchased in Athens quite a few years ago and not exactly sure what it is or was used for. 6 1/2 “ tall and at the wides 5 ¾”. No markings on the bottom looks basically the same on the reverse. If any other info is needed for my 5 items please feel free to email and I will take more shots or measurements.

Thanks for having this service.

Charlene

AW says: Hi Charlene, here’s what I’ve been able to find out about your Greek vase, I believe it to be circa late 1790-1890. I’d agree it’s likely Greek, but, I Middle Eastern for sure.

It’s hand made and has nice form. This is a serving vessle and a staple of the household at the time, so there would still be a good amount around today, although not many in as nice of conditon as yours. Points for that.

Date range: 1790-1890 $175-$250
(top price)

Retail value:

Wholesale value: $85
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value:$40
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common terminology, nicknames, keywords: Middle East serving vessle, ME hand painted pottery, serving vessel, wine pourer, wine jug, ME water jug.

In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.
Care and storage tips: Any old pottery of this type is suspect to hold metal content in the glaze and is not advisable to store drinking contents in.