An unusually beautiful and impressive example of Vietnamese lacquer painting, an art form that goes back many centuries in China and Southeast Asia. The technical process is very complex, involving application of multiple layers. This panel, unframed, measures 15 1/2" by 23 1/4" and it is not signed. Note the gold showing through in many areas, and the detail of the figures and general atmosphere and luminosity created by the artist in a notoriously difficult medium.

KAKEBOTOKE OF TODAY

Japanesse bronze 'Kakebotoke' (lit. 'Hanging Buddha' / Ref. https://www.aisf.or.jp/~jaanus/deta/k/kakebotoke.htm) with such a lovely face. Showa-Heisei period, late 20th century. 13.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 cm (5.39 x 2.95 x 1.06in)...

Oil on illustration board painting of a man of the Middle Ages in front of a classic stone castle, about to release an arrow as a woman watches, 24" by 27" inside the mat, 32" by 35 1/2" as framed (no glass), signed (rather hidden) in the image in pencil "C. WOLFE". This is an illustration work, possibly for publication or for a major client like Disney, Mattel or Hasbro, by a contemporary Washington-State based self-taught illustrator artist, COREY R. WOLFE...

This is a larger (22" by 30", 30" by 37" framed) attractive, mixed media drawing on quality heavy paper, a subtle modern work, the colors and tiny background squares reminding of the popular works of artist Robert Natkin. This work is signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right, and is dated there 1983. Despite my best efforts I am unable to read the signature, which looks something like "Christylu Walsh", but this is a wild guess...

Original ink and watercolor drawing of terraces and rooftops in a sun-washed scene of the Greek Islands, 7 3/4" by 9 3/4" (13 1/2" by 16 1/2" as framed in oak contemporary framing), signed apparently in Greek at lower right, and titled in Greek lettering "Skopelos" at lower left, dated there "84". Skopelos is a beautiful island east of the mainland of Greece, in the northern part of the Aegean Sea...

LAYERED WOOD VASE

Vintage modern jar made of circumferential layers of many thin wooden board coated in the coloring of pale emerald blue, as a unique evolutionary form (style) of traditional Japanese steam bending wood craft called 'magewappa' (lit. 'bent-woodware'), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 18cm (7.08in). The condition is as is as seen...

Artist C.R. McIntyre brings to life a charming realistic portrait done and thinking Creon of the older gentleman with a hat and cane measuring 9 x 7“ and framed in a 16 x 14“ frame

RACCOON DOG TABLE LAMP

Lovely vintage Japanese 80s pop sofvi (plastic) table lamp that is motif of traditional Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) statue. Height 16 cm (6.29in), Bottom diameter 8.6 cm (3.38in)...

Mixed media painting. Unframed dimensions: 22x 30.” Framed dimensions: 28x 36.” The French Artist Françoise Sylvand is known for bold paintings, which is apparent in this piece from 1987. This painting was done with acrylic and utilized mica to create the texture in the water. This artwork was done from the artist’s studio in France. He has shown all over France and Europe.

VOLUPTUOUS TORSO

Plastic torso wearing smaller pantie than full scale manufactured (but not for sale) by Wacoal, the Japan's leading undergarment maker. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 21.5 x W 15 x D 10.5cm (8.46 x 5.90 x 4.13in). Maybe a sample, but a rare as never seen before...

When I first saw this abstracted figure drawing I was half expecting to see the "Moore" signature, thinking this a dead ringer for the work of famous English modern artist Henry Moore (1898-1986). Measuring 8" by 6", 13 1/4" by 10 1/4" including the gray mat and silver metal frame, the piece is signed "Saibra" at lower right, or, possibly (less likely), "Sailera"...

A modern, stylish abstract in violets and blue-green colors, nicely framed ("floating") with inner fillet and very complementary silvery outer frame, signed at lower right by artist MARC BENSIMON (1926-) and dated there 1982. The work measures 18" by 12" (28" by 22 1/2" framed). Surprisingly, considering the quality of the work, I am unable to locate information on the artist. Condition is excellent, just the slightest wear on the frame. Very decorative sleek work for the home.

Watercolor and ink marker drawing of Greek buildings by dark blue sea, a boat at right, signed at lower left with signature that appears as "Bremmer". I think this was likely created by an American artist, perhaps painting while on vacation in the Mediterranean. I'd date it as maybe 1980's. It is a pleasant and decorative work that should evoke memories of vacations in the Greek Islands; this could very likely be a view of famous Santorini. Condition is excellent...

A mixed media collage by Riva Leviten. It features painted paper, part of a headline "Beautiful heav..." etc. Signed 88 Leviten in the lower right corner. The pink plastic frame measures 9.5" x 11" , the picture 5" x 6.5". Her other work, "Cake Dreams", is also on this site.

Larger size Australian aboriginal bark painting 38" by 23", the complex image featuring a number of native turtles and lizards, painted in natural earth pigments by the northern Australian aboriginal artist who is sometimes know as "Left Hand George", because he throws a spear with his left hand. He is better known as GEORGE JUNGAWANGA or JUNGAWUNGA or DJUNGGUNWANGA (born circa 1938)...

Artist : David Caris, American
Title: Followers.
Framed Size : 19 1/2"L x 16 1/4"H x 1" Thick.
Image size: 12 1/2"L x 9 1/2"H
Signed: Bottom Center of Figure.
Year Created: 1987
Condition of work: Excellent
Condition of Frame: One small dent upper right...

INKSTONE CASE

Wood, stone, and Indian ink. Japan. In such used condition as is, just like it's an abstraction itself...

Contemporary Australian aboriginal art "dot" painting, acrylic on a thin canvas, signed on the reverse by artist POLLY PUNTJUNTA, and stamped with the Original Aboriginal Art Company stamp, of Adelaide, South Australia. The work measures 15" by 26 1/2" (23" by 34" in a wood frame with scratches). The past framer elected to place the reverse wire so as to hang this vertically, though I do not believe there is any particular reason to have done so. The work might be more logically horizontal. ...