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The Rarest of Edo Period Bijin Saga Ningyo
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Pre 1800 item# 1132141 (stock# R607)
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$25,000
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A large, rarest of rare Japanese 18th century Bijin Saga Ningyo, depicting a standing female holding her flowing kimono.
Saga Ningyo are the most sought after
of all Japanese Ningyo. They are almost never seen on the market, and only rarely enter Western collections, public or private. This is a once-in-a
-lifetime opportunity for the serious connoisseur of Japanese art.
This finely carved and sculpted figure is a masterpiece from all angles. The rich
pigmentation of the robes are built up with pigments in a technique called
'moriage'. The many classic patterns are extraordinary. Saga Ningyo are very
different from more familiar Japanese Ningyo forms.
This Saga Ningyo, an exceptional and magical presence to behold, is of an
unusually large size (18.5 inches, 47 cm), significantly larger than most known
examples. The exact and detailed treatment of her kosode kimono, the flowing
lines of the carving, the elegant arrangement of her comb-secured hairstyle, and the rendering of her gorgeous face, is an artistic achievement on the highest level.
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Massive Pair of 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
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Pre 1900 item# 1084285 (stock# R149)
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$24,000
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Massive Pair of Japanese Cloisonne enamel baluster vases, Meiji Period, each
decorated in brightly colored enamels with butterflies hovering above
various types of flowering chrysanthemum bushes, all silhouetted against a
mirror black ground, stylized floral bands encircling the shoulder, waisted at the
neck and above the flaring foot, and wide abstract foliate bands at the rim and
foot (slight damage to the foot). Provenance: Former collection of Mettie C Jones, Long
Beach, CA; items reputed to have been purchased at the Twentieth Century Fox
studio auctions in 1935, and later MGM studio auctions. height: 47 inches, 120 cm.
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Stunning, Very Fine Meiji Period Snow Cranes Screen
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Pre 1900 item# 697729 (stock# R1)
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917-675-1369
$17,500
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Japanese Two Panel Screen of Snow Cranes on a Willow Tree. This great masterpiece is one of the most amazing screen paintings we have seen. Each Snow Crane is painted with its own personality and attitude, using the finest
pigments and Gofun (Oyster Shell Lacquer). All of the elements of this painting
are just magical. Brocade borders in a black lacquered frame make this two
panel screen complete this work of art. 66 inches (167.5 cm)w x 62 inches (157.5 cm)h. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.
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Very Rare Pair Goddess Plates by Satsuma Master Ryozan
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Pre 1900 item# 778209 (stock# R246)
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917-675-1369
$16,900
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A very important find and a great day for the serious Satsuma collector who acquires this exceedingly rare pair of plates of breathtaking beauty, detail and color by the renowned Satsuma Master, Ryozan, depicting the two Goddesses of the Seven Lucky Gods, Benzai-ten and Kichijo-ten (Kichijo-ten sometimes replaces Fukurokuju in portrayals of the Seven Lucky Gods). These Goddesses of Good Luck, Happiness, and Learning are patrons of geisha and artists and are venerated by speculators, entrepreneurs and tradesmen who pray for luck in business and love. This is a one-of-a-kind portrayal and format by Ryozan, one of the foremost Satsuma artists of 19th Century Japan. 9 inches, 23 cm. Excellent Condition.
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Early and Fine Example of Kintaro, Boys' Day Doll
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Pre 1900 item# 653570 (stock# R194)
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$13,750
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A one of a kind, very large early example of this Musha-Ningyo (Boys' Day Figure). This legendary figure first appeared for Boys Day in the late 19th Century. He is the Japanese equivalent to Hercules. He is always shown with a ruddy complexion, as seen in Japanese woodblock prints, scrolls and screens. He is a magnificent sculpture, Iki and Gosho in style. He holds an Axe and wears a sumptuous embroidery brocade featuring a mythical Turtle. 19th Century (circa 1880). 29 inches (74cm) height.
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Muromachi Period Ningyo, Museum Quality and Very Rare
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Pre 1700 item# 833475 (stock# R271)
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$13,400
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An Extraordinary and Scarce, Museum Quality Find. Early 16th Century Muromachi Period Saga Ningyo of the Goddess Kannon, in a rare and elegant standing form. Carved entirely of wood, her costume is built up with
pigments in a technique called 'moriage'. Her gorgeous robes are decorated with
foliate scroll slightly raised in relief. This rarest of all Ningyo forms
almost never comes up for sale and are never seen except in museums
or important private collections. Saga Ningyo are considered the "holy
grail" of Ningyo. This fine and exceedingly rare example is one the first produced in the 16th Century. 5 inches (13cm) high (figure only, not including base). Base: 3.25 inches (8cm) wide.
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