A beautiful Chaffers coffee can decorated with Chinese figures. Grooved loop handle. 2 1/2 inches tall, 2 3/8 inch diameter.
Japanese Kesa, buddhist priests' robe, silk brocades, excellent condition. Circa early 1900 to 1940. Dimensions: 46" x 75"
Japanese Kesa, Buddhist priests' robe, "ro" summer silk. 44 1/2" x 77", the color changed evenly to a tannned tone. There are some stains in the front and back, and the handle and the folding lines in the back are soiled.
Japanese Kesa, Buddhist Priests' Robe, soft brocades with silk liner. The liner has some discoloration and is soiled. 46" x 77 1/2"
Ca. late 1800s.
Skillfully painted on the interior with a scene of a mountainous landscape with waterfalls and scholars’ residences, loosely in the manner of the late Ming/early Ching artist, Wang Jian.
The transparent glass is slightly grayish in tone and the vase’s interior has been evenly ground to create a frosted background to the painting. The artist was probably a professional snuff bottle painter.
Interior painting is completely intact...
Two waterfowl in a marsh, issued ca. 1910
Signed Koson with seal, published by Daikokuya ca. 1910, fine impression, color and condition
Overall size: 14 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.
Bird in willow tree, issued ca. 1910
Signed Koson with seal, published by Daikokuya ca. 1910, fine impression, color and condition
Kakuban: 9 3/8 x 10 in.
Ink and mineral pigments on silk
Interior of a fan maker’s shop with craftsmen at work, ca. late 1800s
Unsigned, very good color, good condition, small repair to backing on upper right margin, retaining a portion of its original silver mounting paper probably from being mounted as a framed panel.
Overall size: 13 x 17 ½ in.; image size: 10 ¾ x 16 ½ in.
Portrait of Kabuki actor, Nakamura Utaemon, issued ca. 1830
Signed Gototei Kunisada on lower left, partial loss of signature, Kiwame seal and publisher’s seal (Heikichi) on lower right, moderate impression and good color
Oban tate-e: 9 5/8 x 14 in.
Noh drama performer, dated ca. 1900
Underdrawing for a woodblock print or a study for a painting
Ink on mulberry paper portraying an actor wearing a mask, painting details are noted in Kanji and Katakana characters, description of painting is written in Kanji characters on reverse and showing through on front, backed with old mulberry paper, centerfold, good condition
Shita-e: 10 ½ x 15 in.
Scene of a takara bune treasure ship with corresponding New Year’s related poem, no. 29 from a series illustrating various treasure ship designs, issued ca. 1900
Good impression and color, light mica dust in paper, minor wear, some paper thinning, light soiling on verso
Overall size: 7 x 9 ¾ in.
Various designs for textiles, issued ca. 1900
Good impression and color, very minor soiling, center fold
Album leaf: 9 x 13 ¾ in.
Design of a kite with a takara bune (treasureship) design with a poem, probably designed as a New Year’s greeting, issued ca. early 1900s
Printer’s information on lower left (no. 41), good condition
Shikishiban: 9 ¼ x 9 ¼ in.
Portrait of Kawarazaki Gonjuro as a wandering monk (Komuso) issued ca. 1860
Signed Kunisada Ga, good impression, color skip on grey robe, thumbnail size paper loss mended on upper right corner.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Portrait of a courtesan with her young attendant, issued 1830s
Signed Gofukutei Sadatora on lower left, fair impression and color, some thinning and wear, small nicks to edges reinforced, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 8 7/8 x 13 in.
Three figures with bonsai and other vendors, issued 1855
Signed Toyokuni (III) on lower left, good impression and color, lower margin trimmed into publisher’s seal, some wear and light soiling, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¾ x 14 ¼ in.
Portrait of a Kabuki actor, no. 7 from the series “Juni ka getsu hana awase” issued 1880
Signed Toyohara Kunichika in upper right and titled in cartouche in upper left, dated Meiji (1880), good impression and very strong color, very light soiling on upper margin, slight creasing to upper right corner, very light soiling on upper corners on verso, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 5/8 in.
Portrait of a Kabuki actor, no. 6 from the series “Juni ka getsu hana awase” issued 1880
Signed Toyohara Kunichika and titled in cartouche in upper left, dated Meiji (1880), very good impression and color, very light soiling near bottom, upper corners lightly creased, very minor wear, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Scene from a Noh play, issued ca. 1920
Signed Kogyo with red artist’s seal, fan shaped publisher’s seal, very good impression and color, small areas of faint soiling.
Oban yoko-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.
Scene from a Noh play, issued ca. 1920
Signed Kogyo with artist’s seal, fan-shaped publisher’s seal, very good impression, color and condition, remnants of attachment paper on back of four corners.
Oban yoko-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Diptych—two chuban prints originally joined in an album depicting a scene from the Osaka Kabuki stage, issued ca. 1865
Yoshitaki was one of the best known designers of Osaka actor prints from the 1860s to 1880s.
Both signed Yoshitaki Ga in red cartouches, very good impression, color and overall condition, old album backing paper intact.
Each print size: 9 ¾ x 7 in.
Album leaf illustrating “antique” textile designs for Tang Dynasty China and later, printed ca. 1900
The characters beside each design describe the motif and type of fabric.
Very good impression and color, vertical center crease, minor wear, remnants of old backing.
Overall Size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.
Scene for “Tokyo Daily Newspaper” with “Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shinbun” inscribed in the banner at top, issued ca. 1890
Yoshiiku was noted for his prints included in the popular illustrated newspapers at the time.
Signed Ikkeisai Yoshiiku on lower left with artist’s seal ca. 1890, very good impression and strong color, vertical center crease, various areas of moderate soiling, slight backing tape residue on upper left corner, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¼ x 14 in.
Kunisada (1786-1864) collaborating with Hiroshige (1797-1858)
From the series: “Kannon Reigen Ki” (Account of the miracles of Kannon) issued 1859.The larger image by Kunisada depicts a miracle performed by Kannon...
Shini-e (memorial portrait) of three individuals, including their names and dates of death, issued ca. 1860.
Very good impression and color, light soiling and wear, small loss to upper-right corner, upper corners reinforced, two very small holes in right side, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 13 ½ in.
Two young women caring for silkworm cocoons
Signed Kunitoshi Ga in a red cartouche with date: 1881 and publisher’s information in yellow cartouche, good impression, excellent color, very light soiling, upper corners thin with remnants of paper attachments, not backed, margins trimmed right and bottom.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 14 in.
From the Birds and Flowers series: “Sho-utsushi shiju-hattaka” issued 1858.
Signed Sugakudo, with two seals beneath the signature, censor’s seal and publisher’s seal, left margin; good impression, evenly toned, thin corners, light staining, two upper corners with glue remains from attachment, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¼ in.
A Royal Rudolstadt (Prussia) Swan Shaped Open Tureen, in a pale blue (could also be used as a planter). Dimensions; 11" x 8" x 8.5" high. Circa 1900. Excellent condition.
This 19th Century American Brilliant period cut glass compote with a shallow bowl and a tall stem ending in a star base would be the perfect presentation for an assortment of handmade chocolate truffles on a holiday buffet. Condition:Like new having a few tiny fleabites on teeth that require close scrutiny. Measurements: 8 _" high x 6 _" diam.
This is a sparkling 19th Century American Brilliant period cut glass bowl in an intricate sixteen point hobstar motif with skillfully executed deep miter cuts. Condition: several very tiny chips on the rim edge; barely noticeable. Measurement: 4" high x 8" diam.
A Boxed Victorian Silver Plate Dessert Set; James Dixon & Sons. circa 1880. Consists of a fork, 8.5", berry spoon, 9.25", and knife 10.75 (pie/ice cream server). Very good condition.
Face mask of almost flat shape, with rectangular protruding forehead, long triangular nose, pierced-through rectangular eyes and mouth. Wood, with fine dark-brown patina. Animal hair has been affixed with black resin, to represent eyebrows, moustache and beard. Old rope still attached to the mask. Himalayas, 19th century, probably even earlier. Height: 10 1/4" (25,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand that enhances its strange beauty...
Beautifully carved solid mahogany server by R.J. Horner, New York measuring 72" long x 24" deep x 39" high. The front legs have carved women with garlands of flowers. There are 2 spring loaded drawers in the front. This great piece of furniture is in wonderful condition and will fit beautifully in a dining room or hallway.
Beautiful carved solid mahogany dining table by R.J. Horner, New York. Legs carved with beautiful women with garlands of flowers. Table measures 54" square x 30 1/2" tall, and has 3 additional leaved making it 98" long when completely extended. Center leg for stability. In beautiful condition.
This beautifully decorated Bohemian wine goblet is in the style of Josephinenhutte, ca. 1885, finely enamelel and gilt design of an oak leaf and acorn pattern framed with a stylized
branch pattern below the bowl rim, colorless crystal bowl resting on a fluid green stem and leaf encircled foot. Measurement-8 in H; Bowl design is finely detailed with minor wear, wear to design and rim banding on foot.
This is the perfect toasting goblet to ring in the holidays. Bohemian, hand blown, deep green colored crystal, intricately engraved with four gilt holly bough pattern, gold banded trim, in the style of Josephinehutte, c.1885. Measures 7 3/4"H; Condition: excellent with slight gilt wear to top of rim.