Offered here is a lovely and subtle triptych composed of 3 watercolors of aquatic plants. The paintings are all on a pale gold ground and show the various systems of each plant. Calligraphy fills the upper right corner of each painting. They are framed in a single gilt wood frame with a silk mat. Each painting has a liner that matches the outer frame. The individual paintings are framed under glass, the silk mat is not, so there is light soil or toning to the surface of the mat, but not suc ...click for details
Offered here is a late 19th-early 20th century carved reclining buddha with traces of original paint. The buddha is 24" long and very nicely carved, having a sensitive face, wonderful drape to the clothing, very nice form and beautiful coloration.
Offered here is a finely detailed 19th century rose medallion plate. The plate contains flowers, fruits, butterflies and birds as well as figures. The figures in the panels are on a white ground, the the rest of the interior of the plate is on a gilt enameled ground. Very fine work. The plate is 6.5" in diameter.
Offered here is a finely detailed 19th century rose medallion plate. The plate contains flowers, fruits, butterflies and birds as well as figures. The figures in the panels are on a white ground, the the rest of the interior of the plate is on a gilt enameled ground. Very fine work. The plate is 6.5" in diameter.
Here we have a circa 1890 Meiji period Japanese Kutani stem bowl. The bowl is decorated with figures on the interior, panels of flowers and foliage on the outside, a leaf motif border on the underside and foliage on the foot. The bowl measures 6" in diameter and is 4.5" high. The bowl is in very nice condition with light wear along the rim and some minor loss of the gilding on the interior. There are no chips, cracks or repairs.
Offered here is a fine, large platter dating to approximately 1780. It has a crest and a banner with the words "Per ardua ad astra". There was a professional repair to the platter which may be visible in one of the pictures, but it is hard to see. The platter measures 16.5" by 14". It has a fine orange peel surface, only minimal wear to the crest. Handsome and rare.
