Charles W. Bartlett
Title: Kobe
Date: 1915
Board size: 12 x 8.75 inches. Image size: 10.75 x 7.25 inches.
Medium: Watercolor on paper.
Signed "C.W.B", titled, dated, and dedicated in pencil.
Condition: Painting is laid down to board. Paper toned in places.
Note: As signed, the work was painted in 1915, the year Bartlett arrived in Japan, and was subsequently presented as a Christmas gift in 1936.

DOLL HEADS

Traditional Japanese folk craft from Aomori region called 'Kubi Ningyo' (Doll Heads). Showa period, 20th century. Made of paper, straw, and wood...

Handwoven with delicate precision, this Japanese bamboo ikebana basket showcases the beauty of traditional bamboo weaving and the elegance of classic Chinese design that much of Japanese traditional art is based on. Its sturdy construction and balanced proportions make it perfect for ikebana arrangements, merging floral artistry with cultural aesthetics...

This pretty green Bubble Sherbet, with crystal foot, was made by Anchor Hocking from 1941 to 1965. This Sherbet measures 3 7/8 Inches high X 3 1/2 Inches in diameter at the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Hocking Princess 4-Part Relish is in mint condition. Made from 1931-34. It measures about 7.5" square.

Hocking 8" Princess Vase, vaseline green and in mint condition. Made from 1931-1934.

Hocking Princess 6" Pitcher, vaseline glass, is in mint condition. Produced from 1931-34.

Hocking Princess Shakers -- vaseline glass. This pair is in mint condition. They stand about 5.5" tall. (Sold as a pair).

This pretty Forest Green Bubble Juice Goblet, with crystal foot, was made by Anchor Hocking. This Juice Goblet measures 4 1/2 Inches high X 2 1/2 Inches in diameter across the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Shamanic phurbu whose top part shows a rider with hands joined in the ritual gesture of Namaste. The mount is not a horse but could be the ashoka lion. age circa 50 years. Height 29cm.

Tibetan shamanic horn whose local name is Nag Ru or sometimes also Thun-rva. This horn can contain either incense or essentially vegetable matter with medicinal properties. Presence of sculptures of some auspicious symbols, chorten, turtle, dorgi, mandala. The tapered part represents a Makara mouth which has an orifice to project the contents during rituals. Very good condition, good age at least mid-20th. H 16 cm, max diameter 4.5 cm

Classic vase by Mashiko artist Murata Gen (Japan, born in Ishikawa Prefecture, 1904-1988). Murata Gen apprenticed with Shoji Hamada before becoming an independent potter in 1954. This work is 8 1/2" high and 6 1/2" wide. Signed with the "MU" character within a diamond. In excellent condition.

SASHIKO DUSTCLOTH WITH CRANE DESIGN

Unused dustcloth of recycled handspun cotton fabric with ‘sashiko’ (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashiko) once originally used for cloth (kimono) or bedclothes for celebration (because of its auspicious design of cranes). Early 20th century, Japan...

This really pretty Green Bubble 3 Inch high Open Sugar Bowl was made by Anchor Hocking from 1934 to 1965. This Sugar Bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble items available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Very old Hudoq mask , light wood with only mineral dyes. as shown from the back side this mask was hold with the teeth biting the thin bambou stick, likely for first part of the 20th, circa 100years H 30 cm , wide 34 cm, nose 12cm

This hand hammered pair of decorative sterling silver dishes designed and signed by Fred Davis weigh 75 grams. Each dish measures 3 1/2" across. Both are in beautiful condition. Each hallmarked FD 925 on the reverse. Fred Davis designs are included many collections including the 20th century MEXICAN silver collection of LACMA.

Cambridge Glass Company made Portia from 1932-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Charles W. Bartlett
Fruit Sellers, Madura, India 1923
Date: 1923
Paper size: 12 x 8.75 inches. Image size: 10.75 x 7.25 inches.
Sealed CWB and titled. Signed in pencil and dedicated "Love from the Bartletts".
Medium: Etching hand-colored with watercolor.
Condition: Toned.
Note: This example has a double image.

This pretty green Bubble Cocktail, with crystal foot, was made by Anchor Hocking from 1941 to 1965. This Cocktail measures 4 Inches high X 2 3/4 Inches in diameter at the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made the G266 in 1946. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Federal Glass Company made Normandie from 1933-40. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

Imperial Glass Company made Beaded Edge from 1927-30's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Tiffin Glass Company made this ashtray. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Royal Windsor sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Towle in Newburyport, Mass. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth, flower-capped double scroll handle, and domed foot. Chased and scalloped frames (vacant) interspersed with pendant flowers. Shoulder and foot rim have alternating flower heads and volute scrolls with beaded border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 67420, and volume (“8 half pints”). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 9 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 34.7 troy ounces...

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Tiffin Glass Company made Open Work. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in plain, flat, and narrow surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Sterling / 83”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 x W 8 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 3/4 in. #BT093

Tugubele figures represent helpful bush spirits. The belong to the local ritual expert of the Senufo people, assisting them with their oracles and predictions. This figure dates from the first half of the 20th century and shows good signs of use. Provenance: André Vanhecke, Belgium, Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Anthropomorphic Lega mask from the Kievu & Maniema region in Eastern Congo. H. 22 cm. First half of the 20th century. Provenance: Hans Petereit, Cologne, Germany Fily Keita, Los Angeles, USA Michel Boulanger, Liège, Belgium Goldfield Auctions, Luxembourg, 27 June 2021, Lot 105. Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0186890-001

H. 20 cm, mid 20th century. The clapper is missing. Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.

Lovely small bird fetish from the early to mid 20th century. H. 24 cm. Ex Jean-Marc Desaive, Belgium, Ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague, The Netherlands, Ex Berry de Bruijn, Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands.

Impressive hardwood figure from the Benue region. H. 57 cm. Mid 20th century. Ex coll. Dr. Harald Simon, Germany.

With a great offering patina. H. 16,5 cm. Mid 20th century or older. Ex Galerie Maine Durieu, Paris

The gourd container with a hardwood stopper with a head. H. 17 cm. Mid 20th century.

A beautiful circa 1959 console by Michael Taylor for Baker furniture in a modernist Asian design. Mahogany wood Measuring 79” x 30”