DRAWING BY KAZU WAKITA
Wakita Kazu (1908-2005 / ref. https://www.momat.go.jp/en/artists/awa003). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Different version of his own signature as more natural style.
Attached with acrylic frame...
DESCRIPTION: A charming folk art sculpture depicting a seated blue & white cat holding a fish in its mouth under its long, curved whiskers. By Pennsylvania contemporary folk artist and sculptor, G&G Hosfeld; artist signed and dated on bottom, "G&G Hosfeld, 1983, Souderton, PA." Excellent condition; a warm and whimsical accent piece for your farmhouse, country or lake cabin décor. DIMENSIONS: 8 1/4"wide x 11 7/8" high x 4 1/2" thick.
The Size of Tolkkuri: 4 5/8" High x 2 3/8" Dia, 2 1/16" Bottom. The size of Each Sake Cup: 1 5/8" Dia x 1 13/16" High. This is very unusual and fine classy Japanese Kiyomizu Yaki Sake set by Sawamura Tosai 3 rd (1951-). It is made with fine quality Kiyomizu Yaki refine earthern body.
The wall thickness on Tokkuri is only 1/16" Thick less than 2 mm. So as Sake cup has only 1 mm thick on wall. Tokkuri as well as 2 sake cup has the hand written signature of Tosai in blue underglaze (sometsuke)...
A piece by an important Seto potter, Suzuki Seiji 鈴木青児 (1946-1999).
Title: Iron red glazed sake cup (Tetsuakayū guinomi 鉄赤釉ぐい呑)
Medium: glazed stoneware
Size: 5.4 x 5.9 x 5.8 cm
Seal on the piece: Seiji 青児
Date: Shōwa Period, late 1980s
Condition: Excellent...
Group of 3 scraffito and brush decorated earthenware vessels by Dr. Lawrence Jordan (American, 1947-2007), circa 1984-1986. The largest (9.5" high) is marked L.Jordan 86. The second is marked L.Jor84. The third is unmarked.
Dr. Lawrence Jordan was an important American studio potter and educator. These pieces can be sold together or in two groups (the largest with the four handles can be sold separately from the other two, which I would prefer to sell together)
A great stoneware vessel of oblong shape on an elevated foot decorated with all-over tetsu-yu, mottled iron-rust glaze with irregular brush lines in black red and green. This is absolutely one of the best Buichi's piece!
H. 17 x L 17 x W 11 cm. Showa Period.
Very good condition.
**** Kawai Buichi (1890–1989), was a nephew of Kawai Kanjiro, Japan’s most famous potter of the 20th century. He began his training as a potter under his uncle in 1928 in Kyoto...
Additional Photos for Sawamura Tosai 3 rd Sake Set with Tomobako.
A hand-signed copy of "I Shock Myself", the autobiography of famous and notable American artist BEATRICE WOOD (1893-1998). This is the hard cover by Dillingham Press, Ojai, California, and likely the first edition. There is no dust jacket; cover shows some, but very minimal, use. Wood famously lived to be 105 years of age, and her long life was very full. Born in San Francisco to wealth, the 1906 earthquake sent the family moving to New York...
Exceptional stoneware vase that was subtly and expertly faceted, glazed in a rich nuka style glaze and decorated in Tale of Genji inspired partridges in platinum lustre. The presence and volume of the pot are hard to put in to perspective with the dimensions, 12" x 8.5" and a guinomi has been placed in the last photo to give a sense of the scale...
Ikimori Isaburō II 2代 式守伊三郎 (1925-1987) had a successful career as both professional sumo wrestler and later referee of the top tier bouts. He was born in Hokkaidō and started training in 1936, reaching Makuuchi division in 1956. In 1962 he received referee name of Ikimori Isaburō II...
Ca 1980 A small bronze sculpture signed and numbered 0011/2199. The wooden base measures 5" x 2-1/2"; the height approximately 4".
I'll start off by saying that I am selling this sculpture for a friend who is moving to smaller lodgings and I personally know almost nothing other than the obvious facts regarding this offering and this is being offered as is. What I can tell you is this large sculpture measures 47 x 15 x 24cm overall and is in very good condition comprised of the tiger pair on a raised plinth of lacquered (?) wood that is being referred to as; "two tigers walking"...
The size of Box: 4 1/4" Square x 2 3/8", Medallion size: 2 5/8" Dia x 1/4" High dome shape.
The size of Presentation Box: 9 7/8" Long x 7" Wide x 3 1/4" High. The title of work: Now and Then. The design depicted from Saru Suberi (Japanese name flower), English as Crape Myrtle flowers with such a delicately made by very thin/fine silver wires. This fine Japanese Cloisonne, Shippo Medallion was created by Fine Japanese Cloisonne Master Artist, Shinya Okamoto from Chiba Prefecture, Japan...
The size of Box: 4 1/4" Square x 2 3/8", Medallion size: 2 5/8" Dia x 1/4" High dome shape.
The si"e of Presentation Box: 9 7/8" Long x 7" Wide x 3 1/4" High. The title of work: Dream Mist. The design depicted from Nadeshiko (Dianthus, Pink) flowers with such a delicately made by very thin/fine silver wires. This Japanese Cloisonne, Shippo Medallion was created by Fine Japanese Cloisonne Artist, Shinya Okamoto from Chiba Prefecture, Japan...
Robert Lee Morris sterling silver chain necklace
1980s
This heavy and substantial statement necklace weighs a total of 173+ grams
Adjustable hook closure can extend to fit a 16" neck
Center element measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Hallmarked RLM incised in medallion as well as 925
This is a rare painting on shikishi board by famous Kyoto artist Tokuriki Tomikichiro...
A vintage signed Seguso Murano Art Glass bowl in the Scavo Corroso finish. Measures about 6 1/2" by 6", 2 3/4" high and weighs about 4 1/2 pounds. Fine example.
Fenton Glass Company made this bear. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
The size of Box: 4 1/4" Square x 2 3/8", Medallion size: 2 5/8" Dia x 1/4" High dome shape
The size of Presentation Box: 9 7/8" Long x 7" Wide x 3 1/4" High. The title of work: Melancholy. The design depicted from Nadeshiko (Japanese name flower), English (dianthus, gillyflower, pink) flowers with such a delicately made by very thin/fine silver wires. This fine Japanese Cloisonne, Shippo Medallion was created by Fine Japanese Cloisonne Master Artist, Shinya Okamoto from Chiba Prefecture, Japan....
Oscar Zanetti art glass bird
Beautiful lattimo, amber and silver leaf bodied bird with black extended beak application
7 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Excellent condition
Engraved signature and paper label
Large jar or vase by Kirk Mangus (American, 1952-2013) free form with slip and incised decoration in the form of two fishes (one large, one small, the large fish going after the small of course). Signed "Mangus" and inscribed "xox" bottom. Probably from the late eighties but could be earlier. Roughly 9" high and 8" across. Kirk Mangus is an internationally recognized American artist and ceramicist.
Wonderful Japanese Kyo-yaki Tenmoku Chawan by great artist Yoshihide, the 3rd head of Touan. It was made 40 years ago and comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.
The Buddhism word "Myoshin" (Mysterious Mind) is written in gold on the bowl.
The Kyoyaki Kiyomizuyaki pottery kiln of Touan was founded in 1922 in Higashiyama Senyuji, Kyoto.
The third family head Yoshihide (born 1949) has learned sculpture and glaze for a long time in Germany. KIyomizu ...
Description: 陆儼少（1909-1993）衡山祝融圖 /水墨設色紙本立軸 1981年作 款識：南嶽衡山祝融 一九八一年八月陆儼少。鈐印二方。Hanging Scroll of Mt. Hengshan / Lu Yanshao (1909-1993) Dated 1981 Inscribed with two artist seals. 32 1/4 X 15 1/4 inches 81.9 X 38.7 cm
Dimensions: Size of Painting: 32 1/4 X 15 1/4 inches 81.9 X 38.7 cm
Artist or Maker: Lu Yanshao (1909-1993)
Medium: Ink & Color on Paper
Date: 1981
Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condit...
This Acoma miniature egg shape seed pod is I inch tall and 2 ½ inches in length. There are long- neck bird, quail, lizard and Kokopelli design in the center. It is made and signed by well-known potter Delores Lewis (Sharon¡¯s sister). The workmanship is superb and it is in excellent condition.
So rare and beautiful: Arita Tenmoku Tea Bowl by greatest Living National Treasure Inoue Manji. Most of his work is made of white porcelain, and only very few have the wonderful Tenmoku glaze. We are very proud to present one of his rare masterpieces. It comes with the originally signed and sealed wooden box, a sealed cloth and a profile of him. He named the tea bowl "Tenmoku Macchawan".
All his items are very high priced, a lot of them higher than 20.000 USD (please see last photo...
Chinese painting of a pair of a pair of ducks swimming under blossoming branches by the artist, Cui Zifan (1915–2011) . The first 4 characters at the top give the title: 江上秋 Jiāngshàng Qiūsè "Autumn Color on the River".
The next 2 characters are: 古稀 Gǔxī "Age 70".
The characters below the flowers say: 子范 Zifan
The seal says: 崔 Cui
He has dated the painting with a word signifying his 70th year, 1985.
Cui Zifan was born in Laixi, Shan...
Stunning incised and purple glazed bowl by one of the best contemporary Seto potters, Katō Reikichi 加藤令吉 (b. 1953).
Title: Purple Colored Bowl (Shisai hachi 紫彩鉢)
Medium: incised and glazed stoneware
Size: 5.9 x 19.6 x 18.7 cm
Signed on the bottom: Rei (Rei 令)
Date: Shōwa Period, mid 1980s
Condition: no flaws: no cracks or repairs; minor imperfections from firing. Box darkened with age.
Comes with artist signed wooden box (tomobako) and potter’s bio (in Japanese).
T...
The size of Box: 4 1/4" Square x 2 3/8", Medallion size: 2 5/8" Dia x 1/4" High dome shape.
The size of Presentation Box: 9 7/8” Long x 7" Wide x 3 1/4" High. The title of work: Mystique. The design depicted from Neji Bana (Spiranthes sinensis var. amoena) flowers with striking design and composition with such a delicately made by very thin/fine silver wires. The gradation of blue color is great. This fine Japanese Cloisonne, Shippo Medallion was created by Fine Japanese Cloisonne Artist, Shi...
Sue Krzyston is an Arizona artist born in 1048 and known for her hard line still life Indian motif paintings. This one was painted in 1987 and is titled "Textures and Tradition." It measures 18" x 24" unframed, and is of Indian pottery along with a blanket that looks so soft that you can almost feel it.
One of the most attractive chawan by Ohi Chozaemon VIII (Choraku) (1902-1991) I have seen. It was made around 30 years ago in the style of Raku.
The Chozaemon family of potters has been associated with the world of the Japanese tea ceremony since the 17th century.
The Chozaemon lineage started with Hodoan (1631-1712), apprentice to the fourth heir of the Raku family of potters. In 1666, he accompanied Senso Shoshitsu (1622-1697), the fourth heir of the Urasenke school of ...
Large ceramic vessel by Dr. Lawrence Jordan (American, 1947-2007), dated 1986 and signed L.Jordan on the bottom. 9.5" high, 7" wide, 7" deep. This piece is a brush and scraffito decorated earthenware vessel. In excellent condition. One of three pieces by this artist currently in our inventory.
Lawrence Jordan received a PhD in Art Education and completed a 9 year apprenticeship with ceramics master Kenneth Beitel. He himself taught ceramics and art, while exhibiting his work in Virginia an...
Ido-gata Hagi chawan made to resemble a katakuchi pouring vessel. Glazed in a milky, creamy pink to beige tinged Hagi glaze, this chawan has a “ceremonial” spout applied, harkening back to the early days of chanoyu when found objects played the essential role in the ceremony. This form is common in Hagi-yaki and was made by a number of the veteran Hagi potters, including Hatano Shigetsu.
This kata-kuchi chawan was made by Hatano Shigetsu, a veteran potter in Hagi and was most likely ma...
A very cute small Chinese white glazed turtle attributed to North Carolina potter Virginia Shelton of J.B. Cole Pottery. On the base bottom there is an indication that there are some initials, but they are almost completely mostly obliterated by the glaze. In excellent condition, this little guy would make for a perfect and fun paperweight and a great piece for the collector. Measures 1.75" high, 2.5" diameter.
Ramona Solberg - sterling silver, amber and shell "Fibula" brooch
5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
c. 1980
Excellent condition
This is the second tea bowl in our collection made by first class potter Kingyoku Nakata. It was made around 1980. A plum tree is hand-painted on the bowl. It is in mint condition with no chips or cracks.
It is well known that his works were brought by the Showa Emperor and the Prime Minister as hospitality gifts to a lot of European Presidents in 1983.
It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.
Kingyoku Nakata was born in 1945. He started as a...
We like to present you this Shino Masterpiece of legendary Tokuro Kato, named 'amongst the clouds', coming with corner protections, a silk shifuku, a stamped pouch and its original double wood box, signed and sealed (Signature of 'Gen' - please compare http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/christies-south-kensington/catalogue-id-srchristi10016/lot-333068c2-4555-4b6a-abba-a3f700026090). It is in absolutely mint condition, a museum quality piece of art. We also will add the fine ...
A gohonte plate depicting an umbrella and two maple leaves by famous Kyoto potter Imai Masayuki 今井政之 (1930-2023). He was a versatile potter, excelling in numerous techniques, including colored clay, shino and gohonte. Spots, called gohonte, randomly appear during firing as part of a chemical reaction between the glaze and the heat.
Title: Spotted Plate with Painting of an Umbrella (Gohonte kasanozu sara 御本手傘之図皿)
Stoneware with underglazed cobalt decoration, 3.3 cm...
Tony Papp post modernist sterling silver/gold wash, brooch.
C. 1980's.
2 3/8" in diameter.
Well crafted.
Strong three dimensional design.
Very good vintage condition.
Signed on verso.
Tony Papp, son of Joseph Papp NYC.
Studied at Parsons school of design.
His work was exhibited in galleries in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
In 1986 he opened the Tony Papp Gallery in Trump Tower.
He also taught at seve...
Acme Studio enamel on metal artisan brooch
Iconic Memphis era design
Artisan - Adrian Olabuenaga
1980s
Los Angeles, California
2 3/4" x 1 3/8"
Weight - 23+ grams
Excellent condition
Celadon tea cup with corded patterns glazed in the Jômon zogan style made by Tatsuzô Shimaoka (1919-2007, Mingei school). Developed by himself, this style is inspired by ancient processes such as the Jômon string-printing technique (ca. 13,000 – 800/300 B.C.) and the Korean process of the Joseon period (1392-1897) of adding white slip with decorative indentations. The salt gaze was imported from Europe.
Accompanied by its original transport box with signature and seal of the ce...
Sue Krzyston is an Arizona artist, born in 1048, known for her Indian motif still life paintings of Southwest Indian artifacts. This one is titled "Taos" and was painted in 1988. It measures 20" x 24"
Exquisite Nezumi Shiino Chawan from the renowned Okuiso Eiroku (1930-1987), a disciple of the legendary Kato Tokuro, renowned for his mastery of Shino pottery. The artist's signature adorns the base, a testament to its authenticity.
Diameter 15cm
Height 7.1cm
There is a minor glaze chip which occurred during firing.
Comes with signed wooden box
Okuiso Eiroku, born in Kyoto in 1930, initially delved into Western-style painting at Kyoto College...
A rare Buddhist Zeze tea bowl by great Seki Omo with hand painted Shinto Shrine Ema and votive picture tablets, enclosed in the originally signed and sealed wooden box. This rare work of Seko was made 30 years ago.
Zeze ware has been considered to be one of the Enshu Shichiyo, the seven best kilns selected by Enshu Kobori (1579-1647) who was a master of tea ceremony and also a military commander in the early Edo period. His favorite teaware was fired in these seven kilns under his ...
The distinctive and easily recognizable style of Bizen pieces, such as the one featured here, originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history that is closely intertwined with that of tea culture. Bizen-ware is known for employing a natural-ash glazing technique that is unique to this type of pottery and which requires extremely long firing times (7-14 days) at very high temperatures. This means that constant attention is required to ensure good results. The tea bowl shown here...
The craftsman who fashioned this piece, the 9th Ohi Chozaimon (1901-1986), is the most widely recognized and most accomplished of the now 11 generations of Ohi potters. Born in Ishikawa Prefecture at the start of the 20th century, he took up the family craft and, at the age of 26, became the head potter. Raku tea bowls made by Ohi 9 are some of the finest you will encounter, comparing favorably to even tea bowls made by the main Raku lineage in Kyoto. The lightness of the clay, the s...
Millefiori art glass plate by Moretti
Murano, Italy
Late 20th century
Measures 6 1/2" in diameter
Signed with signature murrine
Excellent condition
This stunning platter titled METEOR by Massachusetts studio Glass Artist Charles Correll, signed and dated "Correll '85" is 19 1/2" diameter. The lavender plate has a polychrome meteor image in white,
grey, red-pink and yellow. The execution is superb and this vintage beauty remains in excellent condition.
The Title: "Reflection"
Artist: Muramasa Kudo (1948 - present)
Medium: Original Serigraph on Stone Lithograph, arches paper, unframed
The size of Sheet: 39 1/2 " x 28 "
The size of Image: 36 1/2" x 22 3/4"
The year made: around 1985's
Publisher: Muramasa Kudo Studio
Printer: Novak Graphics, Tronto, Canada
Signature: Lower right, signed by Muramasa Kudo in pencil
Edition Number: 46/275 in pencil lower left
The condition: Excellent, never been ...
A rare small self-published book titled Collection of Exlibris Initials (Kashiramoji shōhyōshō 頭文字書票集) by Kamiya Kiyotaka 紙屋清貴 (b. 1951). Book is only 7 x 6.9 x 0.6 cm in size, and consists of 20 pages, containing 18 exlibris prints, woodblock printed covers and two wood cut pages- title page and justification page. It is signed in pencil and numbered 4/20. Published in 1989. Eighteen Exlibris prints are tipped in onto pages, smallest of which is 2.1 x 2 cm. Most prints ar...
The sheet size: 39 1/8" H x 32" W
The image size: 31 3/4" H x 26" W
The title: "Creature Comfort"
Artist: Susan Rios (American)
Medium: 100% Arches paper, Unframed.
Signed by artist: Lower right in pencil
Edition Numbered : M 5/20, in pencil
The year made: 1990
Publisher: Martin Lawrence Limited Edition
as last photo with COA showing.
The condition: Mint, never been framed.
This is her best work created.
The serigraph was...
The size of Sheet: 27 1/4" H x 38 1/2" L
The size of Image: 23 3/4" H x 33" L
Artist: Elyse Campus Cohen (1940 - )
The title: Garden Path
The Year of Printing: 1993
Medium: Mixed Media Lithograph on Acid Free Archival Paper
Publisher: Elyse Art Studio, Stamped on the back.
Signed on Lower right: Elyse. Also embossed Elyse.
Edition No.288/300
The Condition: It nver been framed.
Mint condition.
This is fine Lithograph by Elyse Campus Cohen. O...
The Title: "Golden Dream"
Artist: Muramasa Kudo (1948 - present)
Medium: Original Serigraph on Stone Lithograph, arches paper, unframed
The size of Sheet: 41 7/8 " x 30 1/8 "
The size of Image: 39 1/2" x 27 3/8"
The year made: around 1985's
Publisher: Muramasa Kudo Studio
It show the embossed seal of Muramasa Studio.
Printer: Novak Graphics, Tronto, Canada, seal printed on back
Signature: Lower right, signed by Muramasa Kudo in pencil
Edition N...
Tetsuya Noda, born 1940 in Kyushu. The art is a framed silkscreen mixed media work, part of the "Diary" series dated August 26th, 1985. The image and title is of his home town in Kayuwara. The edition is 11 of 15. The image size is 36 x 23 inches and 47.5 x 35.625 inches with frame. Excellent condition. Noda is part of the Sōsaku-hanga art movement and is considered a major 20th century Japanese artist.
A framed silkscreen print by Japanese artist, Yukio Katsuda. Titled "No. 106" showing a botanical scene of a camellia. Signed and dated, 1977, #25 of an edition of 100. Image Size: H.6.5 x W.8.75", Frame Size: H.11.25 x W.14.25".
Yukio Katsuda (born 1941) is a modern printmaker who works in the medium of silkscreen. His major themes are oriented to nature; landscapes, animals, birds, and botanical studies. His images are heavily inked, giving them a rich texture and deeply dimensional appeara...
Yuichi Hasegawa (b. 1945)
Record of Wind Erosion (Red)
Japanese title: Fushoku-ki (Aka)
Date: 1989
Edition: 4/20
Signed in pencil by the artist.
Paper size: 24.25 x 12 inches. Image size: 20 x 8.75 inches.
Reference: Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Donald Friedlich
American Modernist Sterling & 18k Gold Earrings
Excellent condition
5/8" dia.
Pierced
Dated 1985
Friedlich graduated from RISD in 1982
His work has been well exhibited, appeared in several print publications, and been placed in many important public and private collections, including the Victoria & Albert, the Museums of Fine Arts in Boston & Houston, the Smithsonian, among others.
Friedlich's wor...
Beautiful vintage long sterling earrings with traditional designs, stamping and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. These earrings have clip backs, hang 3 1/8" long, are 3/4" wide and weigh 28 grams. Fine original ...
This is a rare painting on shikishi board by famous Kyoto artist Tokuriki Tomikichiro. He was best known for his prints, but was originally trained as a painter.
Brushed using ink and limited color pallet, Tokuriki depicted a butterfly and field horsetail (tsukushi) and a plant that is most likely field asparagus (udo), both widely used during spring in meals.
Painted in late 1980s, and is 27.1 by 24.2 cm.
Signed: Tomi (富), red seal: Tomi (富). Comes in unmarked shikishi wrapper.
Condit...
A true masterpiece vase covered in the trademark sansai glazes of Ningenkokuho Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A superb example of the work of this Living National Treasure.
Designated Living National Treasure in 1997 for his supremacy in the use of Kutani glazes, Yasokichi (1933-2009), born Masahiko, has gone a step further than many National Treasures by broadening his spectrum with a new style of Kutani ware. Masahiko graduated from ...
A playful early work depicting frogs by the famous Kutani potter Matsumoto Saichi 松本佐一 (b. 1930). Vase is porcelain, but the glaze is remarkable, white to gray, with metallic overtone and with overglaze enamel decoration.
Title: Flower Vase (Hanaike 花生)
Medium: porcelain with overglaze enamel
Size: 31.5 x 12.1 cm
Signature in enamel on the bottom of both pieces: Saiichi (佐一)
Date: Shōwa Period, early 1980s
Condition: no flaws: no cracks or repairs; minor imperfections from...
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