Japanese framed print depicting a noh mask of a young woman, in monochrome colors. Artist signature in pencil Kimora Kosuke (b. 1936), 28/66 titled "Noh Mask Black. With an attractive black and silver frame.
Kosuke was born 1936 in Osaka, and
graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 1956. His works have been featured in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and others...
Beautiful Chinese jade tree with blooming flowers of hand-carved rose quartz, jade, agate, and other hardstones . The tree is set in a stunning cloisonné enamel vase with stand. Very fine detailing.
Republic Period Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 22" H
Ohara Koson
Insect Next To Flowering Wisteria
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.25 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Publisher: Daikokuya (154)
Reference: K43.6 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
MITSUMATA
Matured Japanese mingei folk wooden tool for weaving 'zori' straw sandals called 'mitsumata' (lit. 'trident'). Showa period, early 20th century. approx...
18th c Hindu Bronze Temple Horse Pull Toy, wonderful small folk art bronze , good condition with wear . The wheels are lost. Size 3" by 3"
Hindu Chola Period Bronze figure of a Priest or Holy man 10-12thc . Very rare and well sculpted with great attention paid to the face and wrap as well as incised decoration to mimic paint decoration on his face and arms. Size of figure is 8" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY
16thc Hindu Figure of a South India Folk Hero. Standing holding an attribute in one hand and a cane in the other , beautiful lost wax work and fine details . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 7.5" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY
Antique Hindu Bronze figure of a Peacock from South India, nice lost wax sculpture , great texture on the top of the tail section. Two holes one top one bottom.
Size H 3" by 4"
South India Folk bronze Figure of a Ram , probably 17-18th c traces of red paint . Casting crack as seen . Sweet little guy.L 3.5 h 2.5"
India 16thc Hindu Figure of a Female in Anjali Mudra, fine complete figure from South India . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 8" by 2.5" wide
Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
Collection of Paul F Walter NY
India antique Chapati bronze and copper lidded container . The top is hand worked and there is a Hindu inscription on the lid edge. Size D 9" H 6" to top of handle.
India rare hindu 17thc horse and rider figure of Khandoba .
This rare figure is museum quality with all 3 original pieces, the horse being a silvery bronze and aura a different color bronze. H 13" lL 9.5"
Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
Collection of Paul F Walter NY
Unusually large lacquered betel container with two inner trays, from Karen ethnic group. Circa first half 20th century, some loss to the bottom. H:11.5cm/4.5in and D: 12.6cm/5in.
Japanese framed print by sosaku-hanga artist Haku Maki (1924-2000) titled "Collection 46 (B)". Depiction of a white tea bowl in relief against a black ground, with a black leaf design. Signed in pencil with red artist's cartouche, dated 1980, number 92/240.
Circa 1980
Dimensions: 12 3/4" x 14" H (entire frame) 8 1/2" x 9 3/4" H (artwork only)
Japanese framed print by sosaku-hanga artist Haku Maki (1924-2000) titled "Collection 43". Depiction of a black embossed tea bowl with gold brush line. Signed in pencil with red artist's cartouche, dated 1980, number 73/240.
Circa 1980
Dimensions: 12 3/4" x 14" H (entire frame) 8 1/2" x 9 3/4" H (artwork only)
Sakiori sodenashi (vest) whose wefts are cotton strips recycled from old cloth. Warps are asa (hemp) and it has hand-stitched sashiko in the upper back. The indigo cotton cloth in both sides are replaced and machine-sewn. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm (top) x 74cm
Federal Glass Company made this mixing bowl. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Federal Glass Company made this mixing bowl. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
17th c Indian Stone Jali Window panel lamp, custom made iron work with a frosted plexi liner , a great designer piece as a lamp or just to display a rare Hindu Mughal architectural fragment. Size of panel is 15.5" w 20.5" High 2.5" deep , overall height is 24.5"
very heavy at 49 pounds. Special packing required
Indian bronze Betel Nut cutter in the shape of a Horse, the blade is chipped but a great desplat piece dates to the early part of the 20thc
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters signed, one in great condition sharp blade cuts well. the other probably mid 19thc .
Kutchi Banjara gypsy Heavy home spun Cotton tapestry panel with Silk embroidery. The panel has cotton taps at the top for hanging.
This is a rare early Gypsy wall hanging with 2 skirted females in the center trimmed with mirrors. Very good condition no holes . Size loop top to bottom is 9" length 87"
Kutchi Banjara Gypsy Cotton embroidery with Applique panel, a wonderful antique textile . This has some slight losses and a few small holes in the textile but would display well . Size H22" by 64"
Kutchi Banjara Gypsy Cotton and Silk Embroidery and Applique tapestry panel. Very large 19th c wall hanging with mica mirror. Condition has some fading losses ect as usual with this type of ethnic textile . Very displayable . From the collection of
Paul F Walker NY
Dimensions H 14" L 149"
Height: 7 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese mother of pearl snuff bottle; carved dragon to one side with linghi and bat carved on the reverse; good condition
Height: 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Well-carved Chinese rose agate snuff bottle; carved peaches, crane and florals; good condition
There are no chips or cracks in the measuring cup. Thanks for looking.
Colonial Teak and Brass Campagne Letter box, with fitted interior compartments . The center section lifts out . Large and heavy at 18 pounds . Hard to find these with such a nice interior. the one loss is the front brass corner but a back corner could be moved to the front so its not noticable. Size 18" by 10" by 12" and 18 pounds.
India 19thc Kantha silk embroidered Tapestry from the Bengal area , the tapestry has peacocks Elephants and figures in silk embroidery with cotton applique trimmed with mirror. Stain spotting as usual with these . Please see photos For condition.
Size 47" by 74"
This Tiffany pin, designed by Paloma Picasso, is 18k gold and measures 3.5cm x 2cm(1 1/4in x ¾ in). It is imprinted on the back with Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co, 750.
1957's Chinese Fuzhou Gilt Lacquer Vase with Dragon Marked
It is 13 inches (33 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.
It has surface wears, loss of gilding, tape residues at the bottom, and small dings at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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Beautifully carved Chinese agate model showing the female deity Magu with a fan beside a flower basket. Dating to mid 20th century. Mounted on matching wooden stand. Condition: fine. Dimension: carving: c. 13.8 cm high x 10.5 cm long x 4 cm deep, height with stand: 16.8 cm.
A wonderful small Royal Bayreuth tapestry bud vase with the castle by the lake scene. The vase is 5 ½ inches tall and is signed with the blue mark of Royal Bayreuth. Excellent condition and color.
Tsunenobu Kano (1636-1713)
Pheasant and Wildflowers
Date: 1900-1910s.
Size: 8.75 x 6.75 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Residue at back. Light creasing.
Two flapper dress tricot scarves, one yellow and rust (a), the other in shades of brown, blue-grey and yellow (b). Both made of atificial silk and from the Charleston era, 1920’s. Length (b) "79 / 200 cm and "66 / 168 cm. Condition: fine.
ROLEX DATE, PRECISION, OYSTERDATE Model 16mm Steel Logo Buckle marked ACIER INOX ROLEXSA SWISS on the back. 19mm DATE Swiss Strap "Swiss Qualite" Light or mid Brown color Leather Strap. High Grade Strap. Fits Rolex Models: DATE, OYSTERDATE, PRECISION, AirKing, and DAYTONA. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
An emerald green and silver bubbles bowl, 1950’s, unsigned, probably Italian (Murano).
Width "6 / 15 cm, height "2 ¼ / 5.5 cm. Condition: one bubble larger than the others can be felt just under the lip, otherwise fine.
18014440 A signed “Lustre Art” shade, opal exterior with gold iridescent interior. The shade is decorated with green and gold hanging hearts and gold threading. The shade has a scalloped rim and is signed on the 2 1/4 inch diameter fitter rim. The 5 inch tall shade is in excellent condition.
Demitasse coffee can and saucer, Royal Crown Derby Imari. Red stamped mark and year code mark for 1923, the saucer with impressed mark Derby 1923. Height of can "2 / 5 cm, diameter of saucer "4/ 10.6 cm. Condition: fine.
Nicely carved Chinese agate group showing two birds on a rock with flowers. Dating to mid 20th century. With matching wooden stand. Condition: base of the carving with a tiny flake (not visible), right bird's beak with a tiny chip (see photo No. 11). Dimension: carving: c. 10.8 cm high x 13.5 cm long x 4 cm deep, height with stand: 14.2 cm.
Sterling silver Tiffany & Co fluted bowl with three dolphin feet. Marked Tiffany & Co Makers sterling silver 25110. In very good condition but tarnished, it measures 7.5 inches across and stands app. 3.75" tall. Weight 362 grams or 12.75 ounces. Circa 1940's
Early Carder Steuben gold Aurene vase with ruffled rim. The 3 1/4 inch tall vase measures 4 inches across the rim, is signed “Aurene 162" and has the soft early coloration of the early production pieces. There is a polished pontil and a stretched onion skin effect on the rim. The piece is in excellent condition.
Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Cherry Blossoms by the Gate
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1951. This edition 1990s.
Impressed block signature.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition. Excellent. Back margins have some attachment residue.
Made and used by the tribal indigenous Aborigine people of Australia, this old Mulga wood boomerang was smoothed using a stone adz...no sandpaper in the outback when this was made...
the traditional decorative surface markings were made by pressing a hot poker and wire onto the wood surface forming the running kangaroo and border lines...
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Edogawa (Edo River)
Date: 1930s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 7.75 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Seals on front and back.
Sealed by Koitsu at lower left.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-TM-68
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.3 cm (0.6 in)
Japanese netsuke of a priest; natural material; nice patina and good condition
Height: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Width: 4.7 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in)
Quality Chinese inside painted snuff bottle; mountain scene and figural decoration; marks present; good condition
Height: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Width: 4.7 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Chinese inside painted snuff bottle; depicts figures in rural settings; marks; good condition
Japanese framed woodblock print by Nakayama Tadashi of a stylized horse with gold and silver leaf. Signed in pencil, number 48/85.
Dated 1968.
Dimensions: 12" x 17 1/2" H (entire frame) 5 1/4" x 17 1/2" H (mat opening)
Japanese framed woodblock print by Nakayama Tadashi of a stylized multicolored horse with gold and silver leaf. Signed in pencil, number 23/85.
Dated 1968.
Dimensions: 12" x 17 1/2" H (entire frame) 5 1/4" x 17 1/2" H (mat opening)
Chavin Maranon style Quartz figure of a warrior holding a shield . The Figure has bead inlaid eyes and cinnabar staining throughout .
The Figure shows pecking grinding and polishing to the surface.
Old Texas collection 1960s purchased 1990s
this sculpture has not been tested for authenticity and has been priced accordingly ,sold asis...
Condition: Cracks, Otherwise In Good Condition
Origin: Peru
Chavin quartz carved snail figure with traces of cinnabar, the figure shown pecking and grinding on the surface the close up pictures are from the bottom .
Old Texas collection 1960s purchased 1990s
This piece has not been tested for authenticity and is priced accordingly , sold asis
This porcelain and silver tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Freidrich Deusch silver company circa 1950. The set retains its original paper labels which cover the porcelain blank mark. The saucer is 6 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 inches high. A delightful design of hand painted birds and flowers is outlined in silver. It is a rare and desirable set to find.
Condition: Excellent
Green case mask, mouth a beak or tube, blossoms and tufts of red hair for ears, band of red yarn across forehead. Douglas fir ruff. Kilt, wedding sash, fox skin, red Navajo-style moccasins. Body paint pink and yellow. Carries a rattle. Appears in regular katsina dance. Fewkes, 1903, Pl. XXXV, XXXVI, figures other Navajo Katsinas which have been taken from Navajo ceremonies and are said not to be Hopi. Fewkes, 1894, 1903; Earl and Kennard, 1938...
A very nicely painted delicate porcelain cup, saucer and cup cover painted predominantly with carp but including a lobster and a couple of fish. All three pieces have elaborate painted borders. Gilding is used on the carp and the borders. The two handled cup is marked in red with a stamp, “CHINA” inside an oval. This mark seems to have been predominantly used in the first part of the 20th century. The saucer is 5 ¼ inches (13 cm) diameter...
A large framed Japanese woodblock print by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979). Signed, titled, and numbered 83/90 in pencil, with red chop.
Dated 1974.
Dimensions: 47 1/4" x 27 1/4" H (entire frame) 30 1/2" x 16" H (artwork only)
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Morning Rain at Lake Hakone
Date: 1938.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.0 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Printer: Yokoi. Carver: Harada.
This combination of seals indicates an early postwar edition. Also bears the Doi watermark.
Condition: A couple of faint foxing spots in water.
A briliant late Taisho Period C. 1930 murashido bronze brazier/flower vase. Murashido is now a favorite among bronze collectors for its art deco appeal and sensual colors. Dipped in hot oils at firing and then using straw smoke for added coloring. Heavy bronze. Good condition. Ask for shipping quote. 12" hig and 9" in diameter. heavy bronze.
Japanese abstract print, titled "Flame Tracer" # 42/90 in its series. Hand signed by the artist Kurosaki Akira (b. 1937)...