All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1940 item #1193402
Beautiful small Chinese jadeite plaque wonderfully carved with three peaches on a leafy branch. Carved, seamlessly, on both sides. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA. Age: Republic Period. Size: 1.75" Height.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #1192593 (stock #617)
A bottle form vase by important 20th century artist Yagi Kazuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vase is 4 x 4-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches (10 x 11.5 x 19 cm) and in excellent condition.
Volumes have been written about pioneering artist Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979) and I am sure he needs no introduction. His birth on Independence Day seems to have been a portent of things to come...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1192177 (stock #be864r)
Exquisite cup & saucer with a handpainted scene of a lady relaxing in a pastoral setting being serenaded by a cherub playing a mandolin. It is marked Cauldon Ltd. England, and signed Wagner. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The gold is also in perfect condition, with no wear at all. This set has the gold band on the bottom, which I believe signifies that it was a special order.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1192176 (stock #be865r)
Handpainted pedestal cup and saucer with a woman with a cherub playing a mandolin. There is another cherub painted on the back side of the cup. There is the behive mark on both cup and saucer, and the bottom of the cup is marked "Musik." It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs, and the gold is also perfect.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1192175 (stock #be866r)
This is an exquisite handpainted cup and saucer depicting flowers in blue and gold with just tiny touches of white and pink. It is signed Limoges, France, and alo Raphael Weil & Cie, San Francisco. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs, and the gold is also in perfect condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1192174 (stock #be867r)
This beautiful cup and saucer is hand decorated in a pink (almost raspberry) and gold. It is marked Limoges, France and another mark with Raphael Weill & Cie, San Francisco. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repair, and the gold is also perfect with no wear at all.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1950 item #1191460 (stock #Hasui 017)
Kawase Hasui
Late Autumn at Lake Yamanaka
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1947
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the Watanabe 6 mm seal, consistent with a lifetime strike and first edition.
Condition: Excellent. Light tone at margin.
A breathtaking view of Mount Fuji with sunlit foreground in a rarely seen Hasui design.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1191373 (stock #G0632)
3 pieces of early 20th C. Chinese porcelain scholar ink box all in excellent condition, marked Qianlong but it's Republic period. D:6.5-7cm Sold to UK
A wooden sculpture carved from a single block of wood of kannon or kwan yin. The work takes inspiration from the 6th century image at Horyuji temple in Ikaruga, Nara. Jimbo Yutaka (1923~) is known throughout Japan for his wooden sculptures and has done numerous exhibitions. The work comes with a tomobako with the inscription of the title of the work and the artist's signature and seals. The work also contains a signature by the artist. Age: Late Showa Period (1970-1980)...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1190313
Fratelli Toso Rose Bowl constructed of Cattedrale (or Tiffany Window) murrines in reds, greens, yellows and blue. The murrines feature clear "windows" of glass.Some have "bullseye" configurations in the clear window and black (nerox) glass frames. This is a delightful 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter bowl with a height of 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) due to the polished top. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1955.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #1189293
Kazak hand knotted rug made of wool from the middle east. Beautiful central medallion with blue, red and green design on a pale yellow/cream colored ground. The border has unusual medallion shaped design in red with blue, blue with yellow, and light pink with green. It measures 8' by 10'8".
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1980 item #1188292
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A pair of Japanese Hina dolls decorated with traditional Japanese gold or kinran and non-gold or donsu brocades. The dolls are used in March for Hina Matsuri (also known in a different name as Momo no Sekku). The dolls were created by Ando Keiho, a living treasure, is known for specializing in Hina Dolls. Keiho is based in Kyoto where the tradition of the Hina Dolls originated. Age: 20th century...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1950 item #1188159
A simple vintage Thai sitting Buddha statue often seen from the Sukothai period onwards. The statue is casted and the eys are inlaid with metal. The simple, undecorated style visually expresses the Buddhist ideals. Age: 20th century Size: Height 10.25" Width: 4.25" Length 6.5"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1187373 (stock #089)
Modern design vase with incisio carved surface ia a sommerso blend that transitions from cool green to a warm golden wheat color at the base. This is the first incisio I have seen in this shape; I suspect there are not many. This vessel displays nicely with the incisio candle holders item #086. The vase has a few minor scratches but otherwise in good condition and has a three-line acid stamp: Venini Murano Italia. 3.5"h x 8"dia
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #1187366 (stock #087)
These stylized water birds are attributed to Archimede due to the pulveri design. The birds are in good condition, 6.5" tall, one retaining the J.I. import label
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1187363 (stock #086)
Sleek modern designed amethyst sommerso candle holders with carved surface texture, incisio, by Paolo Venini are 10" tall and in excellent condition. The bases have the 3 line acid stamp vinini murano italia.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1187245 (stock #084)
Nice pair of vases in opalino blue with aventurine by Fratelli Toso are in excellent condition. This design is documented in Leslie Pina's book "Fratelli Toso" on page 84 and valued there at 3-400$ each. The pair of vases are flared with two folds in the flared top, 7" tall, unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1187235 (stock #082)
Elegant modern glass vase by Dino Martens is composed of white, black and aventurine rods, is 5.25" tall and in excellent condition. The "fasce bianco nero" design is well documented and mentioned in Marc Heiremans book "Dino Martens" as model #5459, page 167.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1187225 (stock #081)
Superb half filigree vase with aventurine detail by Dino Martens is 5.25" tall and in excellent condition. This design is well documented and identified in Marc Heiremans book "Dino Martens" model#5458, page 167.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1940 item #1186782 (stock #3521)
This hand painted Chinese Famille Rose tea caddy is 5 ¼” high and 3 ½” wide from the widest part. It depicts a black mynah resting on a branch of peach blossoms. A few willow tree branches are behind the bird. The date on the side of the tea caddy is March, 1934. There are four characters on the cover “(tea) can cleanse mind and heart”...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1186604 (stock #076)
Superb and very tall lamp by Ercole Barovier. It is in great condition! The hardware has an attractive patina commensurate with its age. The lamp is nicely complemented by the vase and bowl of the previous listings. Lamp measures 28" to the top of the glass and 44" to the top of the finial.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1186601 (stock #075)
Exceptional bowl form with scrolled rim by Ercole Barovier. It is in excellent condition, no damage, unmarked. 11"w x 5"h x 5.5"d. Available at a reduced rate if purchased with the group at item 073. They belong together.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1186596 (stock #074)
This wildly popular modern glass design by Ercole Barovier is a bold form with a nicely tooled top that follows through on the rib design. It is in good condition and unmarked, 10" tall, 6 pounds. This beauty is available at a reduce price with the group of Cordonato Oro pieces - item 73.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1186590 (stock #073)
This attractive grouping of Murano glass vessels and lamp by Ercole Barovier should stay together and is available as a group at a reduced rate. If purchased as a group, the cost is $2300, realizing a saving of $1000 for the astute buyer. The Cordonato Oro design by Ercole Barovier was exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 1950, and in 1951, at the Angelicum in Milan...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1950 item #1186017
Beautiful antique red lacquer wooden Shaker scoop. Handle is beautifully Hand carved and with natural elements. Age: Early 20th century. Size: 14" length x 4.5" wide.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1930 item #1186011
Beautiful antique Burmese basket woven bamboo with red lacquer. Age: Early 20th century. Size: 12"diameter x 5" height.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1950 item #1185898
Beautiful rustic large wooden bowl from Philippines. The wood has beautiful tones. Age: 20th Century. Size: 22" top diameter x 16" bottom diameter x 7.5" height x 1" thick.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1960 item #1185542 (stock #3515)
This very well carved green jade (jadeite) panel is a mid-20th century product. It is 7 ¾” in diameter and a half inch thick (add the carved wood display base, it is 11 7/8” high). It depicts Chinese traditional life style. One side is a farmer with a water buffalo working in the field; his family including an elder and a youngster are watching. A fenced house and trees surround them. The other side depicts three women weaving on a loom...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1960 item #1185261
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A fascinating letter composed by the noted Chinese artist, Xu Beihong (1895-1953). The letter is addressed to a Mr. Fu Wen and discusses about an exhibition and several works of art that Xu Beihong was expressing his congratulations to the person he was writing to. Letter signed by Xu Beihong. Age; 20th century. Size: Length 15.25" Height 12.25"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1930 item #1185238
An elegant eight panel wooden folding screen with a view of a lakeside with people enjoying the ride on the boats. The edge of the screen is decorated with various auspicious motifs seen in Chinese art and design. Age: 19th/20th century. Size: Height: 86" Length 115"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1950 item #1185202 (stock #857)
A well modelled and painted glazed and "biscuit" figure of Budai made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949). On the base is the mark: Man Yi Sheng Zao - "Made by Man Yi Sheng". This item was brought to the UK by a Liverpool seaman during either the 1930s or 1940s. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1950 item #1184381
Shapely vintage Japanese wood crane, bending with fish in beak, naturalistic. Artist signature reads "Taro". Showa Period c. 1950 Size: 20.75" height x 10.5" length x 6.75" deep.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Lacquer : Pre 1950 item #1184371
Vintage korean black lacquer tobacco box with inlaid mother of pearl. The lid of the box has a beautiful design of birds on a peony branch. The interior has a lid for to cover the tobacco or incense compartment with an inlaid design of an incense burner. There is a compartment for a lighter and a bronze ash tray. It measures 2.5" tall 12" wide 7.5" deep.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1950 item #1184316
Antique Chinese jade belt hook, beautiful carved double peach with branches and their leaves. Beautiful condition, semi-translucent with small inclusions. Republic period, early 20th century. Size: 3.25" L x 2.75" H
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1940 item #1183866
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A mounted two line calligraphy attributed to the Buddhist monk, Hong Yi (1880-1942). Born as Li Shutong, Hong Yi was received his education in Japan specializing in Western painting and music. Li returned to China and taught at various educational institutions. From 1916, Hong Yi became ordained monk. The calligraphy is thought to be an excerpt from the Avamtsaka Sutra, or in Chinese, Da fang guan fo huayen jing. Calligraphy is dated, Year of the Water Monkey (c...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1940 item #1183670
Splendid Chinese white jade carving of seated monk with book resting on his side while greeting an attentive dog. Expressive and highly skilled carving with excellent detail and nuance. The stone of an even pale greyish-green with small orange striations. Republic Period. Size: 3.5” high, 4.5” wide.