Silk crepe kimono with modern design whose techniques are katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and hand-painting. In excellent condition except for a few stains in the top collar, however unvisible as it is folded inside, and light blue color slightly faded in the jointing parts of the body and sleeves. 1960s or 70s. 130cm x 146cm
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)(1871-1945)
Shrine in the woods; blue Sky
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Shotei seal at lower right.
Date: Pre-1936.
Reference: Shotei catalog #S-38.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print in postcard form.
Condition: Mark near upper right edge.
An Indonesian painted wooden theater mask, showing a crowned character with fine facial features and a moustache. Reverse with a leather strap and an Indonesian inscription. Condition: partial little wear to paint. Dimension: c. 18.8 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
A large pair of decorative vases painted with a pattern of stylised peonies in underglaze blue and gilt set against an iron red ground. The vases are of compressed mallet shaped form with wasted body and flared mouth, a form used at the Fukugawa factory from the late 19th century onwards. Probably early 20th century in date.
The vases weigh respectively 2.152kg and 2.016kg and stand 29cmand 28.7cm high...
This is an old chinese silk embroidery of birds and flora style artwork, not mounted and can be frame, it is more than 40 -50 years old, very rich colour and traditional artwork with chinese cultural
Japanese framed print by Masami Teraoka (b. 1936), titled "31 Flavors Invading Japan: Today's Special - Ready to Lick". Pencil signed and numbered 235/500 on lower back of print.
Circa 1985
Dimensions: 25 1/4" L x 21 1/4" H (entire frame), 16 1/2" L x 11" H (artwork only)
Mac Beth Evans Glass Company made American Sweetheart from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
OKAME HYOTTOKO
Humorous earthenware bell with 2-face of *'Okame' and *'Hyottoko' as a Japanese folk toy. Showa period, 20th century. approx...
A vintage sterling silver Caddy spoon by William Spratling with a lightly hammered finish and shovel design. This spoon is from the first design period.
Measures 3 5/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. Marks show some wear. Has minor wear to the surface appropriate to the age, some tarnish and surface scratches.
Classic design.
Antique Hindu Bronze figure Chola - Javanese style seated figure . Stylistically similar to Hindu Chola figures but probably Javanese. This sculpture sitting on a base attached to a more cylindrical bottom that probable fit into a larger altar sculpture. Complete in its self.Size a little over 3" by 1.75" wide .
Jean Puiforcat French sterling silver Vermeil engraved cup with monogram . Size 2.5" w 2.0 . Weight 53g
Chinese cast pewter and gilt dragon Scholars paper weight. Lost wax cast very well modeled figure with good age . Size 4.25" 1.25" H 1.1"
Thailand vintage reverse glass eglomise zodiac painting . Early to mid 20th c depicting temples and year of the tiger. Original wood frame 11.25 by 5.25"
A very large Japanese lithograph print by artist Masami Teraoka (b. 1936), titled 'Namiyo at Hanauma Bay'. Depiction of a nude geisha floating in the rolling ocean waves, with her kushi comb barely hanging onto her wet hair and holding snorkeling headgear in her hands. With artist signature, chop, and panels of calligraphy inscriptions. The print is embossed with publisher's mark in bottom right corner...
Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition with intact color.
Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 1/4. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BQ946
A charming smaller pair of French leather club chairs featuring all original leather. Unusual flared, teardrop arms and rounded cinema back. Velvet cushions provide a soft, comfortable seat.
measurements: depth-30", width-30", height-30", seat depth-21", seat width-17", seat height-15"
Midcentury clean lines give this handsome pair of French Club chairs a distinct look that we have rarely seen from a 1940s pair. They would lend them selves to practically any type of furnishings especially to arts and crafts. Fully restored with new French leather from the Pyrenees.
measurements: depth-36", width-36", height-31", seat depth-22", seat width-22", seat height-16"
he teardrop lines of the arms give this Slopeback pair of French leather Club chairs such wonderful appeal. Kind of a timeless styling, they feature all original leather and fixed cushions.
measurements: depth-37", width-33", height-33", seat depth-21", seat width-19", seat height-14"