Very unusual and elegant Japanese Kuronbo (of African decent) wooden kokeshi doll. Especially hard to find with a child. Dating mid 20th century, this would fit perfectly in a mid-century home or a make perfect gift for the collector. IMPORTANT NOTE: Glare from lights makes a shape that follows the curve of the chin making making the mother's mouth appear to have lips. She does not. Adult doll measures 11" tall, child is 4.75" high"
Over 400 years ago the first Takatori potter known as “Hachizan” was brought to Japan by the powerful Kuroda clan and was tasked with establishing a kiln in the town of Fukuoka...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Conical with wide mouth and curved bottom on fleur-de-lys mounted hoof supports. Monteith-style rim with alternating trefoils and shaped dips. Fully marked including postwar pattern no. 24077. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 7 1/8 in. Weight: 16.5 troy ounces. #BT200
Black Lacquered Metal round Bell with Wooden Handle, include Black Lacquered Iron Hook, Bell(8" high, 7" diameter), Hook(10" high, 16" deep), total 18" high, rings very loud, used in the garden outdoor previously. It is in good condition.
Black Lacquered Metal round heavy Bell with Wooden Handle, Bell(8" high, 7" diameter), Hook(14" high, 16" deep), Hook is taller and deeper than previous lot #1424040. Bell rings very loud and in good condition.
Original vintage Mid Century modern Italian artist sculpture by Egidio Casagrande A large pierced brass wall hanging plaque of a Mandala or Sun made of solid brass. Truly is a work of art. Hand-pierced and embossed with fine elaborate floral and geometric designs with relief and raised patterns. Stamped Egidio Casagrande Italia Borgo Trento numbered, 2. Made in the Moorish influence or style made in Italy c.1950. In excellent vintage condition with dark rich patina...
Japanese Porcelain Umbrella Jar or Stand, 24" high, 9 1/2" diameter, beautifully decorated over glaze enamel of flowering branches and Phoenix Bird in the colorful floral background. The condition is good no damages. The dark line inside the stand is glaze ran down from the top rim, not crack.
Black lacquered Metal Japanese style Garden Lantern, 10 1/2" high, 10" wide(top)7 1/2" wide(bottom feet), all in one(1) piece, chain on top to hand. The condition is good.
Black Lacquered Metal Garden hanging Gold Fish, or Koi with open work, 14" long, 8" high, 9" deep, chain on top to hand on the tree, the mouth is wide open, the condition is good.
Black Lacquered Metal hanging Flower Pot Holder in the Garden outdoor, 22" high maximum height, 15" widest area, 9" diameter for solid bottom where the pot is resting, The condition is good and clean.
Black Lacquered Iron Garden hanging Flower Pot, 21" high maximum, 19 1/2" wide maximum, 8 diameter opening for the pot on the bottom, 10" deep from the wall, the condition is good and clean.
Black Lacquered Iron Garden hanging Flower Pot Holder, 6" diameter(bottom opening for pot size), 21" high, 19 1/2" wide-widest area, 10" deep from wall, the condition is good.
Set of Six(6) Cafe style painted Wood folding chairs and one(1) folding table, this set consist of five(5) chairs and one(1) table, total six(6) pieces, painted on solid wood, each chair and tables are painted in different colors and stamped writing "cafe" and "restaurant", and "name of places" in black, easy to store and carry for occasional events in ourdoor or indoor. The condition is good, no damages.
Jun (Jun'ichiro) Sekino
Postscript Thoughts on "The Book of the Ghost". This very rare booklet with woodblock-printed covers is Sekino's reflections on having produced and self-published the 1950 woodblock-printed work, "The Book of the Ghost". The cover page reads, "Please Read this Little Booklet as a Personal Letter from Me."
Publisher: The artist's Sosaku Shuppan company.
The book is a single sheet folded into eight pages and has a wonderful T...
English Queen Anne style Chinosiere design Flat Top Card Table, 1930's, 31" high, 36" wide, 18" deep(closed), 36" square(open), supported by swing Cabriole Queen Anne Legs with stretchers, turn the table to make square table, reveal the large storage area under the table top, decorated throughout the table with Chinosiere and floral design on inside and outside, sides and the top, and carved Shell in god in front center skirt under the table top, all decorated on dark green background...
This charming bird sculpture veiled in silver is typical design produced by Seguso Vetri d'arte in the 1930s.This series points to the transition of Murano Glass design and traditional style to modern expression and highlights the Murano Artisans passion forinterpreting their natural environment. The rectangular cante bubble design is attributed to Archimede Seguso...
2 exquisite Bronze Vintage Pots for wine or tea, done in Archaic Chinese style depicting dragons, frogs, crabs, lobsters and lizards.Size: height 7.5" with handle upright x 6" diameter (19 x 15 cm.). Good condition. Price $ 85.00 is for 1
Chinese White Copper Paktong Baitong Ruyi Incense Clock,Circa 1930's
It is 3.25 inches (8.1 cm) tall by inches (11.5 cm) in length by 15.3 inches (39.5 cm) wide. It is 1457 gram (3.2 Lb).
It has tarnished metal, rubbing of patina, oxidation, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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