For anyone that has been lucky enough to visit or live in South Korea during one or all of its four beautiful seasons,you will certainly appreciate this wonderful Korean
screen which shows the four seasons of
Winter,Spring,Summer and Autumn in each of the four panels.Condition:Excellent. Circa:Mid-20thC.(1970-1980). Size: The screen
measures 49 1/4"L x 22 1/2"W. A delightful
work of art that shows the four seasons of a
great country and its people.Unfortunately I was not able t ...click for details
This elegant pair of Chinese ivory carvings
display the fine craftmanship of the
modern Chinese carver. Condition:Perfect.
Circa:20thC 1950-1980. Size:Height:7 1/2"(without stand) x
7"in length(from nose to tail) A beautifully carved&decorated piece of Chinese contemporary ivory.
The title of this wonderful landscape scene
is "Autumn Season"by Xiao Sun, signed,inscribed,stamped and dated 1930 by the artist.Elegantly framed,the painting measures 29 3/4"x16 1/2" and 22 1/2"x9 1/2"(without frame) Condition:Excellent(Pls.note photo enlargements)Circa:Early 20thC,the first line dates this painting to the autumn of 1930,when he was active in Beijing.Xiao Sun was a landscape painter,well noted for his vigorous style of painting.He was originally f ...click for details
Showing four panels very finely painted in a full color palette depicting a continuous riverscape scene of a small Chinese village sheltered among the trees&mountains along the
river.The diamond shaped neck and base are skillfully painted to resemble the grain of bamboo.
Circa:20thC,Republic Period. Condition:
Perfect Size:4 1/4"high x 3 1/4"dia.
This small delicate vase is a perfect example of the fine porcelain work that was produced during the Republic Period and will be a p ...click for details
Subject: Kabuki.
Artist:Tsuruya KOKEI(born 1946)
Year&Month of production:September,1986.
Title of Design:Nakamura Tomijuro V as'Ko no Morono'in Act 3.
Name of Series:Bust Portraits V,"Six Acts from Kanadehon Chushingura".
Total number of impressions:54.
This is the 1st edition,signed with Artist's
seal&publisher's seal.
Condition: Fine impression,colour and condition.
Size:Dai oban tate-e(15 1/2" x 10 1/2")
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A beautifully carved Japanese ivory Okimono of a man going to the marketplace,carrying a bamboo basket over his back,filled with
lingzhi fungus and held firmly by rope in his right hand.In his left hand is a cloth pouch containing money and a walking stick probably made from bamboo.He is clad in richly patterned clothing and wears an elegant pair of walking sandals.The carver's signature,"Tanimatsu" is on the base of the carving.The condition is excellent with only a minor
age li ...click for details
A late 20thC ivory Okimono of a beautifully
clad woman in richly patterned clothing carrying
a child on her back and held by her two hands wrapped around the child's legs.In front of her is a superbly carved puppy playing with a large ball.The carver's inset signature is on the bottom. Size:2 7/8"
Condition:Excellent Circa:20th Century.
This Okimono is a superb ivory sculptural oranament that shows the carver's fine workmanship and attention to detail.
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This finely carved contemporary Japanese Katabori(stained ivory)carving of a monkey trainer carrying his monkey on his back with a cloth money bag attached to his waist,while walking with the aid of a walking stick truly shows the exceptional ability of the Japanese carver whose inset signature appears on the bottom of the base.(not very clear due to camera flash,but clear by itself)The photo enlargements really indicate
the fine workmanship of this fine netsuke.
Size:2 3/4"high.Condition ...click for details
This exceptional contemporary Japanese Katabori (stained ivory)
carving of a seated monkey with feet crossed and his head resting on his hands,is such a superb carving that it is difficult to describe just in words.The whimsical look on the monkey's face is just outstanding.I purchased this piece in Kyoto,Japan in 1981
from a very reliable local family who was selling part of their collection.On the back of the monkey there is an inset
signature of the master carver but unfortunately I h ...click for details
Katabori,stained ivory;a superb and detailed carving of a snail coming out of its shell and moving across a lotus leaf.The snail's shell is carefully incised and the leaf's
veins and stem are most acurately and beautifully
carved.Condition:Excellent Circa:1980.
Length:2 1/4" x 1 1/4 dia. Not signed but the carving is a gem and should be in your collection of contemporary Japanese ivory carvings.
