Hanging Scroll of Portrait of Goddess of River Xiangjiang / Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) 32 X 15 1/2 inches 81.3 X 39.4 cm Ink & Color on Paper Dated 1945 Inscribed & signed with an artist seal.
Date: 1945
Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a Toronto collection
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A simple but very typical figure from the remote Karnali district for more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the only catalog devoted to this field : La Statuaire Archaique de l'Ouest du Népal, R. Vanuxem Paris 2006 ( text in english). This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. This figure is covered with a white mineral mixture (often called Kaolin) and obviously was kept inside...
Good woman’s skirt panel or apron from a Yunnan ethnic minority, approximately 50 to 70 years old. All the elements in this piece are hand made, even the ribbon along the border which is often machine made (even in old pieces). The beads along the edge are made of seeds. This piece has some old repairs which I have noted in enlargements. The overall embroidered pattern is a combination of white cotton while the greens and reds are either silk or a cotton and silk blend...
A tropical hardwood walking stick. Probably handiwork from the Philippines. Carved floral decoration and the name Paul V. McNutt who was an American politician and historical figure...
A pair of boro tabi (socks) with sashiko. The lining is thin cotton cloth. It has four metal straps. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. H:12.5cm, L:27cm
Beautiful Miao woman’s apron with black calendered cotton cloth, and green commercial border, and fine silk embroidered center panel with hand woven silk embellished apron ties, from Guizhou. The colors in center panel are particularly luscious and I would date this piece 40 to 60 years of age. W: 40cm/15.8in and L: 43cm/17in. Free shipping Hong Kong Registered Airmail
Flat model , H 29.5 cm
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Vivid Mughal Miniature Painting on Manuscript Leaf depicting hunting scene. Good condition. Size: H. 7.5" x W. 5.5"
Pair of Chinese porcelain and wood screen panels. Carved wood frame set with a porcelain panel of flowers and bird. Each screen with with calligraphy and seal marks. Brass hanging loop.
Size: 26" high x 11-3/4" wide.
Condition: Light overall wear
Age: Republic
張大千 / 金裟水月觀音/善財童子造像 設色描金絹本立軸 1945年作 款識:浮圖樓閣立中央,點滴功勳岂自然。倒却沙竿回首望,繁華散盡梦如煙。佛弟子张大千爰題。鈐印:张爰之印、大千居士。
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) in a Gold Cloak w. Boy of Shancai & Golden Mastiff Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals...
This Soloman island scale model canoe is ornately decorated mother of pearl inlay. It is complete with fixed seats, 7 paddles and rides on the back of a dolphin. Carved from hardwood, presumed to be teak, it was brought back to the US with an American GI, serving in the Pacific islands during WWII.
The canoe spans 29 inches and in beautiful condition.
張大千 諸葛孔明像及前出師表全文 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識:諸葛亮前出師表(全文略)乙酉十月画諸葛孔明之像並錄其前出師表一部。張大千 爰。 鈐印:張爰私印、大千。 陆海天鑑藏印二方:陆氏供奉大千百品之印、陆氏秘藏。 出版目錄: 2009年3月:《張大千畫集》(福建美術出版社中國名家畫集系列);Page 151。 Hanging Scroll of Portrait of Zhuge Kongming with Calligraphy on Qianchushib...
The archetype of archaic statuary from western Nepal, The hands are joined in the namaste gesture and are separated from the body. Hard wood with some wounds due to great age ( 60 To 100 years) otherwise good condition, from early 20th ; 41 cm
Presented on a metal base
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Antique bronze stamp seal, late Qing Dynasty 1644–1912.
Tall abstract form with simple script below.
Size: 53 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Very Fine, even smooth wear, lovely old patina.
This seal comes with hard impression and original ID-card from below collection.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
Description
張大千 春睡圖 1949年作 設色水墨紙本立軸
款識 1:羅衣初試尚惺忪,紅豆江南酒面濃。别有深情怨周眆不教春色秘屏風。己丑十一月朔寫於鏡海戲題 大千居士張爰。
款識 2:此唐周長史仲朗畫法,其衣飾為日人所宗。我國自元明以來倶尚纖巧,遂無有繼其法者。予此幅参以燉煌六朝初唐唐装畫法。不為拈出,令觀者疑為日本畫,為可嘆也。爰再識。
鈐印:張爰...
Old Chinese silk embroidered scroll of a rooster and a hen amongst flowers. The satin stitch and numerous colored silk threads were used to blend and create this work of art. In excellent condition, it measures as a scroll: 7 feet long X 26 inches.
- Size of silk embroidery 4 feet 10" long x 18" wide.
Rare jacket back panel from the remote Miao Jiupang group from Jiahe County, Guizhou province (see last enlargement), with purple embroidered pattern between the spaces in the tin decoration. This style of decoration is unique to this group and very difficult to make, as every tiny bit of tin has to be individually cut and crimped. Recently acquired from a private Hong Kong collector, these are the first examples I have send of these I have seen in the past 15 years...
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
CALLI KORI
'Kori' (Japanese wicker trunk) wrapped in old waste calligraphed washi paper, early 20th century, 47 x 33 x 16 cm (18.50 x 12.99 x 6.29in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...
A vibrant image of a paradisaical island over which soar white cranes by Shirakura Kanyu (Niho) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Horai Senkyo-zu. This scroll is signed Kanyu, placing it in or after 1940 , when he changed his art name. It is performed with pigment on silk in a fine silk border with solid ivory rollers (these will be changed if exporting). It is 145 x 65.5㎝ (57 x 26 inches) and is in excellent original condition...
Phurba with an iron tip ( H 31 cm) ,
The Phurba is presented on a metal stand
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Republic period, circa 1950, Chinese carved jaded miniature of a carpe fish seating on a lotus leaf with beautiful carved details. It measures 3.5" long, 1.5" wide .75" deep.
張大千款 達摩畫像水墨設色紙本立軸 1945年作 款識:看粗齒缺髮蓬松,道是西來鼻祖翁。一花五葉傳天下,直指人心在鏡中。乙酉八月大千居士爰。鈐印:张爰之印信、大千居士、長共天難老。Portrait of Bodhidharma Attributed to Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm Ink & Color on Paper Dated 1945 Inscribed & signed with three artist seals.
Dimensions
51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm
Artist or Mak...
This is a charming pair of rustic candle stand. Of a simplistic geometric design, this is an alter piece with some remain of the wax still sticking to some parts of both the candle stand. The pair is unusual in that it is made of copper rather than bronze or brass. So this could be a pair provincial candle stand. The base has a large piece of liquid lead pour into it and stuck, to act as a weight to stabilize the stand...
Paper stencil for kimono or futonji which are made of wash, Japanese handmade paper. The first paper stencil resist dyeing appeared in the Kamakura and Nanboku-cho period (1185~1392). It was applied for many items later, such as samurai's kamishimo(komon), civilian's kimono, No-drama costume and so on...
Rare semi antique supplementary warp silk embroidery on handspun indigo cotton, blanket from the diverse Tai ethnic group Vietnam/Laos. I collected this in Chiang Mai around 15 years ago and would date it around 50 to 90 years old. Nowadays you just can’t find this sort of textile anymore. Some minor embroidery losses but overall in very good condition. Dimensions: 80cm/31.5in x 137cm/53in.
Janus-shaped helmet mask, the two back-to-back faces of a similar expression, surmounted by a semi circular flat coiffe. Wood, with glossy age patina. Africa, Nigeria, Idoma Peoples. Height: 14" (35 cm). Old insect infestations (no danger), small accidents and chips, otherwise very good condition.
A Fukagawa vase decorated with a magnolia blossom. The bottom is marked with the Fuji trade mark and the name Fukagawa. The vase measures about 6 3/4" high x 4 3/4" in diameter and dates to the mid 20th Century. Condition: The vase is in excellent/perfect condition. Free shipping with the USA.
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
Huge maku (curtain) made of many sake-bukuro which are recycled. It has many mending patches and stitches. The first half of the 20th century. 2m56cm x 128cm
Girl's meisen kimnono with asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern, whose warps and wefts are stencil-resist dye. It has tucked seams in the shoulder and the body, however it has originally general size of the woman's kimono. In good condition. Mid 20th century. 114cm x 113cm
Fine and rare old Yao/Mien all hand spun and woven cotton wedding veil with silk thread embroidered geometrical design, circa 50 years old. This piece is from Kim Mien group and was originally collected in Northern Laos. The colors on this piece are subtle and restrained (please note the use of shades of brown and blue in enlargements) and the brown and white tassels. Except for a couple of tiny holes this piece is in excellent condition. W: 47cm/18.5in and L: 75cm/29.5in.
Drum stick with brown patina the top shows three grimacing faces, the middle part is a dorgi with deep carvings followed by a very flared original motif with vertically carved motifs. The tip shows a short beak of Makara framed by 2 very large eyes, and many miniaturized sculptures showing in particular shamans in trances arms raised and spread, very important signs of wear H 39 cm, presnted on an iron stand
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Important shoulder mask from Wajda people a tribe close to Mumuye group , age is at least from mid 20th. Very hard wood , somme local repair , otherwise very good condition considering its age. H 146 cm wide 46 cm , depth 40 cm, the head is 2! cm wide
Description 張大千 仿莫高窟307洞唐人普賢菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識:戊子四月初十日敦煌莫高窟三百零七洞唐人画普賢菩薩 張大千敬艁。 鈐印:張爰之印、大千。 藏印一方。鑑古齋鑑藏印一方,
Buddha Riding a White Elephant, after a Tang Dynasty Mural in Cave 397 of Mogao Grottos, Dunhuang/
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Color on Paper Inscribed and signed with an two artist seals. One connoisseur seal by House of Cultural Relics A...
This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.
Description
張大千 畫眉圖 1940年作
款識:學畫宫眉細細長。芙蓉出水鬥新妆。只有一笑能傾國,不信相看有断腸。雙黄鹄,两鴛鴦。迢迢雲水恨難忘。早知今日長相憶,不及從初莫作雙。六一居士鷓鴣天 庚辰秋八月寫於青城山中 張大千爰。
鈐印:張爰私印、大千居士。
鑑藏印:吴興徐伯郊審定。
徐伯郊是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。...
A fine and complete set of Tibetan saddle Rugs. The set is composed of a woollen saddle blanket in butterfly shape and a matching saddle seat cover. The central medallion decorated with pair of Snow Lions playing with pearls, beige on red ground; borders with stylised dragons, red and blue on beige borders. Snow Lion is the national emblem of Tibet. Large piece: L. 143 cm x 66 cm; 56 x 26 inches.
Seat: L. 89 x 64 cm; 35 x 25 inches.
Tibet first part of the 20th century. Condition: Very good c...
Boro momohiki (panta) made of indigo dyed cotton and has mending patches. The first half of the 20th century. W: 80cm (flexble) L: 90cm
This apron would be worn for festival by young woman, recently married and hoping to become pregnant or in the early stage of pregnancy. After the baby is born, the straps will be relocated so that the apron is converted to a baby carrier. The coin bottom border is show hope for good fortune for the baby. The 3 tassles on the end of the apron straps are show hope for eventually having 3 children.
The butterfly is considered the mother of the Miao people.
Chinese scroll calligraphy by the poet and calligrapher, Shen Yin-mo (1883-1971).
Ink on paper. Hanging scroll.
Signed “Yin-mo”, with one seal of the artist.
Contemporary mounting by the previous owner. Excellent condition.
A weaving pulley in the shape of a woman with pinned-up coiffure ending in two horns. Carved from hardwood with dark patina, the reel is worked from a nut or another material. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Condition: traces of usage, the body and one horn with a split. Dimension: c. 15.5 cm high x 7.4 cm wide.
Important shamanic phurbu , the top displays 4 ancestor faces and is protected by a a copper ring, note the iron tip.
H 31 cm
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Japanese scroll painted with ink and colors on paper depicting the Rokkasen (Six Famous Poets of Japan that lived in 9-10th century) seated on the ground in different attitudes. Wonderful Zen quality to the brushwork, great composition, beautiful use of color. Brocade silk mounts, lacquered wood scroll ends. Inscribed with a short poem, signed KEIZAN, and marked with red paste seal and another seal lower on the painting. Scroll size 60x15 inches, painting size 26.5x10.5 inches.
A nice and old Naga plate with handle made in a single piece of wood, very good condition
Nagaland for Inf look " The Naga" Ed Olizane
Height 32 cm, diameter 30 cm
A small Japanese porcelain jar and dish with the Fuji Mountain Fukagawa mark and the N.Y.K Steam Ship Line mark. Such jars and dishes were given to passengers as a voyage souvenir. The jar measures 3" high x 2 1/2" in diameter, and the dish measures 5 1/2" in diameter. Both pieces date to the early 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent/perfect. Free shipping within the USA.
From our African Collection: Igbo Figure from Nigeria 12" across, 20" h.
Funerary Prince's Mask, purchased from Eastern Nigerian Ebo Family Ancestral Collection.
The Igbo people are a meta-ethnicity native to the present-day south-central and southeastern Nigeria and also Equatorial Guinea.There has been much speculation about the origins of the Igbo people, as it is unknown how exactly the group came to form.Geographically, the Igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the Niger...
From our African Collection: An Ashanti Stool from Ghana,
The Golden Stool is a sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation believed to possess the sunsum (soul) of the Ashanti people. According to legend, the Golden Stool -- sika 'dwa in the Akan language of the Ashanti -- descended from heaven in a cloud of white dust and landed in the lap of the first Ashanti king, Osei Tutu, in the late 1600s. The king's priest, Okomfo Anokye, proclaimed that henceforth the strength and unity of the Ashanti peop...
A weaving pulley ending in an expressive head with some scarifying. Carved from hardwood with dark patina, the reel is fixed with an iron wire. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Condition: traces of usage, some wear, the face with fine cracks. Dimension: c. 19.1 cm high x 6.8 cm wide.
This drum shows deep carvings, the 3 face s on top are rather unusual, they show fierceful faces , this handle has been collected from Chepang tribes from Hetauda district, this district is south of kathmandu , Chepang are more or less Gipsy people living in forests and they are moving often and are living in established houses. In the past 10 years they have been approach by christian missionaries and few years ago I saw many Dhyangro from this district arriving on the market in Kathmandu. The ...
Original modern design for an old ghurra, as shown important signs of great use. H 26 cm
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Presented on iron stand
Old Chin skirt, circa 1950, from the Khumi subgroup in Burma. The design is called “amtosa” although deceptively simple is really extremely complex; please note in enlargements that the reverse side of this textile does not show any of the pattern on the front. This is made on a backstrap loom of very fine homespun cotton with a beaded open work border along the selvedge. Three small repaired holes. L: 1.8m/6ft and W: 40.5cm/16in.
From our African Collection: a Hand Carved container from the Easter Democratic Republic of the Congo, hand wrought. 8" x 15", 9" h.
Congo’s many ethnic groups and regions have developed a mosaic of traditional arts, including painting, sculpture, music, and dance. There has been a tendency to classify sculpture and carving according to the styles of the areas from which they originate
Cotton cloth with kasuri Yabane (plume) pattern which is handwoven and vegetable indigo dye. Warps look machine spun but wefts are hand-spun yarn. It has very thick texture, probably domestically handwoven. The first half of the 20th century. 148cm x 136cm
Silver Hamsa (five), Moroccan protective amulet in the shape of the hand of Fatima, ornated with a bird; 9 x 5cms. Morocco, Essaouira. CE 24 (see Bibliography)
Antique Chinese rug depicting 9 different celestial figures standing on blue clouds, above are 8 Buddhist objects, on a black ground, fringe runs length wise on top and bottom, early 20th century.
Size: 62" long x 35" wide
Traditional Tibetan set for « taking care « of ears, nose, nails and hair…. L:8,5c
H 22 cm
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DESCRIPTION: This vintage eight-sided Japanese platter is raised on a square foot with blue underglazed geometric designs covering the flat interior and with chrysanthemums scattered over diagonal cross hatching around the raised edges. Perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs, and dating to the first half of the 1900’s; maker’s mark and collector’s stickers are on the back. DIMENSIONS: 10 ¾” square (27.4 cm) x 1 5/8” high (4.1 cm).
Japanese extremely long banner, 66 feet long by 27 inches wide, red and white resist dyed cotton with black ink calligraphy, original red and white striped rope, Showa Period.