While this is SOLD, please consider: sterling silver sculpture titled "Butterflies are Free" #110592 to be found at www.mimideeartwear.com. This "Pearls of Wisdom" was proudly handwrought in a USA studio by and is signed in script with the metal maker's mark: Mimi Dee & sterling.
This sculpture's weight: 1/2 Lb. + of 925 silver & 360+ semi-precious gems & pearls! Including amethyst, peridot & opals.
Stands: 18" X 6"...
Unusual Japanese okimono of an ant with lifelike rendering made out of leather hide. Mounted on custom metal base for display.
Dimensions: 16.25" H x 4.5" W x 6" D (on base)
(Consignment). For the past 22 years, Massimo Righini has sculpted “STORIES IN STONE” and has exhibited them primarily in the Washington, DC, area at l’Enfant Galerie...
Japanese copper 10-pronged antler shaped meadate from a kabuto (samurai helmet). On custom stand.
Heisei Period
Dimensions: 9" total height (6 1/4" high meadate only)
A fine Japanese ikebana basket hand-woven from bamboo, cane, cedar root, and urushi lacquer. Signed by artist Jiro Yonezawa (b.1956). Jiro Yonezawa attended the Beppu Vocational Arts Training Center in 1981 and spent a year as an apprentice to Masakazu Ono. Later on, he continued his training at the Oita Prefectural Beppu Industrial Art Research Institute. He lived and worked in the United States from 1989 to 2007. In 2008 he returned to Japan and built a new studio in Oita Prefecture...
Hardwood stand made of white nara. Dramatic white rind with natural finished top.
Contemporary
Dimensions: 19 3/4" high x 24" wide
A fine Japanese ikebana basket hand-woven from bamboo, cane, cedar root, and urushi lacquer. Signed by artist Jiro Yonezawa (b.1956).
Jiro Yonezawa attended the Beppu Vocational Arts Training Center in 1981 and spent a year as an apprentice to Masakazu Ono. Later on, he continued his training at the Oita Prefectural Beppu Industrial Art Research Institute. He lived and worked in the United States from 1989 to 2007...
A beautiful Sculpture in Faience by the Renowned Artist and sculptor Ampofo-Anti. Kwabena Ampofo-Anti is an African artist from Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana...
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, a stunning and massive alto-relief sculpture in bonded sand by American contemporary art legend Bill Mack.
For those who have followed the American Contemporary Art Movement over the last 20 years or so, Bill Mack needs no introduction...
Contemporary jadeite carving. This is a very nice newer carving. The color is unusual, light blue green with a little amber spread here and there. Carved as an ear of corn with the husk peeled off, a small plant (maybe pepper) is carved around the bottom.
H: 5 inches, W: 2 inches, D: 1 ½ inches
A fine original modernist bronze by Heriberto Juárez signed edition # 6 of 100 measuring overall approximately 11 inches tall in excellent condition a beautiful work of art by this Mexican master...
Robert rauschenberg,1925-2008 Texas. Robert Rauschenberg was born in Port Arthur, Texas of German and Cherokee Indian heritage. He was given the name of Milton and he changed it to Robert when he became a young man.
Chinese horseshoe back lady's folding chair made of elm wood with brass mounts. Back splat and other details are carved with an archaic chimera motif. Reinforced seat is very comfortable and strong. Classical and elegant design.
Age: 20th Century
Dimensions: 35 1/2" high x 26" wide x 25" deep. Size of seat: 19" wide x 15 1/2" deep.
This fine sculpture is by the diverse and talented Ernesto Montenegro. Titled "Crosswalk," it displays pedestrians walking across the street. Montenegro's "magic" gives the viewer a bird's-eye perspective, as if looking down from above on the pedestrians. Montenegro achieves this illusion by dramatically abridging the figures. When viewed sideways, the people have grossly stunted legs, walking down the vertical face of the sculpture as if propelled across the street by gravity...
Large toad in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica, in Japanese sugi). Black and gold painted glass eyes.
In the Japanese bestiary, the toad has a special place, carrying positive values. The toad as well as the frog, both called Kaeru (蛙) return every year and regardless of the distance to the pond where there were born. The word kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality...
Italian Travertine Pedestal Circa 1980 in a modernist design measuring 34” height and 12” x 12” top (Berlin Adler)
Chita Lovemode ,Zimbabwean Stone sculpture 10” signed 2677 Verdite Shona Peoples Berlin Estate
A beautiful Persian Isfahan Noin Silk and Wool Circular Carpet 78” diameter
1980s