Maki not only did Large red kanji on black backgrounds, which I have denominated Big Reds.He also did Big Yellows, as in this dramatic print Poem 71-7 (Mind). Size: 32.6 x 17.2in/83 x 44cm.
For comparison, I've also included Poem 68-71 (Mind). It is in frame 8.
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These 'Only One' pair of earrings made up of Circa Art Deco Czech saphiret art glass and hand hammered 14K Gold were made by and stamped: Mimi Dee, for a very special client, who must have the 'Only One'! The collector's own bi color change saphiret beads, which were acquired here @ www.mimideeartwear.com, were used along with aurum discs that were hand hammered for texture...
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REPLY to DS: Please leave your phone # or call 978 975 5148 1-7pm EST to discuss. Only 4 blanks left for custom painting one each size: 16, 18, 20, 24. With Spring chill still in the air up here in the North East, this Denim Jacket Blazer hand painted by and signed Mimi Dee is still very wearable...
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Oil on canvas, 24"x 20" without frame, 34 1/4" x 30 1/4" framed Guy Dessapt was born in 1938 and raised in the countryside of France. At a young age he began to paint countryside village scenes and spent many of his early years painting in the streets of Montmartre. Here he learned from many of the great French painters of the time. He left home at an early age and attended the Arts Decoratifs School of Paris and fell in love with the city of Paris. From there Mr...
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A Pendant created by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING silver sculpture holding an 8 X 12 mm tumbled Red Garnet and 2 odd cut Rainbow Moonstones with Bright Blue Flashes for Candy's blue eyes. Just under 2" which includes the hand shaped J hook X 7/8", as she prefers smaller pieces.
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27 1/8" x 29 1/4" Oil on canvas
Two dragon year prints, in very very good condition,embossed blue, done in 1976, a year of the dragon.
Haku Maki's dragon prints have nicely flowing kanji script We suspect he may have used the same mixed media implements to produce both prints. The blue one is 37/150. we have only seen one copy of each print: they must have all been snapped up by Year of the Dragon folk.
14" x 5", mixed media. Bo Moore is an outsider artist who resides in the Western States.
27 1/4" x 31 1/4", Oil on Canvas.
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SOLD - Not to be duplicated this Hammered 6 station Silver Bracelet stamped by and made by: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING in a USA Studio for one of this jewelry metalwork atist's special patrons. The 6 cool ocean breezes Aquamarine faceted beads are 8mm. Weighs 1.1 Oz.
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A magnificent Shigaraki vase by Furutani Kazuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Konsei Hanaire (Blended Clay). The mixed earth creates a unique texture with green ash and burnt red where it has been licked by flame, yet remains pale from the shadows of the kiln, each side is unique, and there is never a dull moment.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 23.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Furutani Kazuya (b. 1976) is one of Japan’s most promising young stars...
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 ...
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...
Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace
Torque - should fit a 16 - 16 1/2" neck
The open circle of the pendant measures 2 1/2" wide while the length, including the bale comes in at 5 1/4" long
Both pendant and torque are stamped Cooke, sterling
Contemporary
Excellent condition
Additional Photos for Tanba Yaki Jar by Ichino Shinsui with Tomobako
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
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Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width: 5.5 inches (14 cm), Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm).
Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace
American modernist
Pendant - 4 1/4" x 3"
Neck ring - 17 1/2"
Weight - 25 grams
Both torque and pendant are marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent condition
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)
Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width of each plate: Plate 1 is 12.5 inches (31.75 cm), Plate 2 is part of a set of seven and is 10 inches (25.5 cm), Plate 3 is part of a set of seven and is 11 inches (28 cm).
Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width: 21 inches (53 cm), Height: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).
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.
A fabulous textured on those faceted sake cups and Ichirin Sashi (Single Flower Vase) by Sakai Hiroshi enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
Size, Vase, D 9.2 cm H 19.1 cm
Size, Cups, D 6,7cm and 6.5cm
H 5.2cm and 6.6cm
Condition, Excellent
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...
Betty Cooke sterling silver kinetic necklace
Should fit up to a 17" neck
Longest spike element measures 5 1/2" long
This well crafted and dynamic neck piece weighs appx. 45 grams
Marked, Cooke, sterling in block letters
Excellent condition
Contemporary design
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...
George Bucquet Art Glass Goldfish Bowl
It is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 8.6 Lb.
It has firing bubbles and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
The calligraphy has words of happiness, fortune, longevity, prosperity, health, safety, and completeness.
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A fantastic work of charred dark clay covered with dusting of ash by living National Treasure Isezaki Jun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Bizen Hanaike named Bird. Beyond, that dark charring fades out to bitter greens and lively textures.
It is sure to add a touch of contemporary style to any space.
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Size, D 14.6 cm H 19.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Isezaki Jun was born the second son to the prominent Bizen family of Isezaki Yozan...
Betty Cooke sterling silver and rock crystal necklace
Drop measures 6 1/4" long
Chain - 19" long
Weight - 56 grams
c 2000s
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent condition
Coming next month solo exhibition of Izumita Yukiya.
There will be over 100 new works, from tea ware and sake ware to vases and sculptures.
Mr Izumita will be present at the opening day.
Exhibition dates: May-24-May 30 2023.
Looking forward to welcoming everyone for this first Izumita Yukiya exhibition in Kyoto.
If you have heard of Murakoshi Takuma, and his spectacular wood fired contemporary Shigaraki ware this would be the piece to have. Takuma's works have taken the japanese modern pottery world by storm and you can see why. Hand crushed feldspar glazes make it look like the gods and wind created this masterpiece. 40cm tall x 33cm in diameter. With signed box. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Additional Photos for Sawamura Tosai 3 rd Sake Set with Tomobako.
18 stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including,Tea Bowls,Vase,Sake Cups and Sake Bottles, will be available for purchase form Oct 12. To view all of Shigemasa works, please visit our side.
Higashida Shigemasa was born in Hiroshima in 1955, and garnered a BA from the Shimonoseki Municipal University in 1978. Looking for an alternate path, he entered the Gifu Prefectural Technical School Ceramic Course in Tajimi in 1984, graduating in 1986...
An early vase by sculptural legend Yanagihara Mutsuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Heki-yu Tetsu-e Kabin...
Two Small Rectangular Dishes, Kaki Glaze with red & green overglaze enamels. Isamu Tagami, Mashiko. HG-70 = H.1.125"(3cm) x W.3.25"(8.25cm) X L.4.25"(11cm.) HG-71 = H. 0.5"(1.5cm) X W.3.25" x L.4"(10.5cm.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functi...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 2.375"(6cm) x Dia. 2.55"(6.25cm.) Black & White glazes. Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. There, she studied pottery with Yukio Matsuura, making primarily tea wares for practitioners of the Omotesenke School of Tea. She also attended the College of Arts at Nihon University (Tokyo,) Suidobara Fine Arts Academy (Tokyo,) and has a Studio Art degree from Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa. She has exhibited her work in galleries...
Set of two square dishes, WHite (namijiro) glaze with blue and iron decorated lines. H. 1.0"(2.5cm) x 4.25"(11cm) square. By Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mahsiko. Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares. He is currently the 4th-genera...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, Gray Glaze with Hakeme-brushed Interior. Bamboo node-shaped foot (take kodai.) John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 2.0" (5cm) x Dia. 3.0" (7.75cm.) Vol. 4oz (120cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (w...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, White Glaze with Iron Rim and Interior/Exterior Drips. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 1.75" (4.5cm) x Dia. 2.625" (6.75cm.) Vol. 2.75oz (80cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time stu...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, Shino Glaze. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 1.875" (4.75cm) x Dia. 2.625" (6.75cm.) Vol. 3.75oz (110cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the ch...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, White Glaze, Hakem-brushed Interior, Iron around Rim. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 1.875" (4.75cm) x Dia. 3.0" (7.75cm.) Vol. 3.25oz (95cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time stud...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, Shino Glaze. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 2.125" (5.25cm) x Dia. 2.75" (7cm.) Vol. 4.25oz (130cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the chance ...
Narrated DVD about Mashiko artist potter, Matsuzaki Ken. This DVD features the preparation of clay, hand building, coil building, throwing, throwing chawan, glazing and firing by Ken at his studio and wood fired kiln.
Matsuzaki Ken is internationally recognized for his unique synthesis of what he was taught from Shimaoka Tatsuzo and by proxy from Hamada Shoji and his own blend of these styles together with his view of Shino, yohen, Oribe and various other styles. This is a fascinating glim...
Shinogi (faceted) Dessert Bowls, White Porcelain, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine & Karatsu, Japan. H. 2.625"(6.5cm) x Dia. 4"(10cm.)
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural...
Guinomi (Sake Cup) by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki Glaze exterior with reg & green overglaze enamels. White interior. H.1.375"(3.5cm) X Dia.2.875"(7.5cm.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares. He is currently the 4th-...
Wide Tea Cup, Chawan, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino glaze. H.2.25"(6cm) x Dia.5.125"(13cm.) Volume=7oz (210ml.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony...
2 Round Dishes, Kaki glaze with red & green overglaze enamels. H.0.875"(2.25cm) x Dia.4.5"(11.25cm.)
Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares. He is currently the 4th-generation head of Hinatagama, founded in Mashiko by Sudo Yujiro in...
8-sided plate with kaki glaze and overglaze red and green enamels in flower pattern. Suitable for tea sweets (kashizara,) or any food serving vessel. 6.25"(16cm) x 6.25"(16cm.) By Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko.
Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspec...
Coffee Mug, ji-gusuri glaze with iron with red & green overglaze enamels; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. H.3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia.3.0"(7.5cm,) Volume=9oz(270cc.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares. He is currently the 4th-g...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Ame Glaze. Bambo node-shaped foot (take kodai.) John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 3.125"(8cm.) Vol. 8.5oz (260cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Shino Glaze which has pooled into a Blue Circle on the face of the cup, and Kaki glaze Interior and Rim. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.0"(7.75cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 6.75oz (200cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art stud...
Yunomi, Tea Cup, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Temmoku & Nuka Glazes. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia. 3.5"(9cm.) Vol=10.5oz(315ml.)John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the chance ...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Shino Glaze with ridge around body and Kaki glaze interior. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 2.875"(7.5cm) x Dia. 2.875"(7.5cm.) Vol. 6.25oz (190cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time st...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Shino Glaze with Iron Rim and White Interior. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 2.875"(7.5cm) x Dia. 2.875"(7.5cm.) Vol. 6.75oz (200cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. White Shino Glaze Exterior & Interior with Iron Band around Rim. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 8.5oz (260cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time s...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Gary Shino Glaze. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 8oz (240cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the chance to s...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. White Shino Glaze Exterior & Interior with Iron Rim. Bamboo node-shaped Foot (take kdai.) John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.0"(7.75cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 8oz (240cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryt...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Ash Glaze with Iron and Hakeme-brushed Interior. Bamboo node-shaped Foot (take kodai.) John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.5"(9cm) x Dia. 3.25"(8.25cm.) Vol. 10oz (310cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterb...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. Salt Fired with painted leaves. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 8oz (240cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had...