Woodblock print by artist Ted Colyer, born 1947 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He graduated Fine Arts at Mt. Allison University and studied in Japan to perfect his woodblock techniques, where he remained for 17 years before returning to Canada. He became a professional artist in 1975 while residing in Japan. This woodblock, titled "Interior" dates from his first year as a professional artist and depicts a room with a central fire pit and tea kettle hanging above it...
Bijinga. The title: Summer evening. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.
Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923...
Bodhidharma. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.
Bodhidharma is a monk who is said to be the founder of Zen Buddhism in China...
Chinese brush made of bamboo and horse hair. The handle is carved and painted with an inscription. The brush hair is horse hair. The top of the brush has a metal fitting with a ribbon hanger. It measures 13" long, the handle is 1" diameter.
This finely made celadon vase is a mid 20th century product. It is 9 ¼” high and 7” wide from the widest part. The artist name “Sadame” and seal are on the top of the original wood box; his seal is stamped on the bottom of the vase. It is in excellent condition.
Japanese woodblock print by the artist Amano Kazumi. The print depicts a lively scene of a banquet in the entertainment district with geishas and other performers. Some geishas dance while others serve sake while the men eat, drink and enjoy. The print is signed and dated 1957.
Total size in frame: 19" high x 47" wide.
Size of image: 12" high x 41" wide.
Amano Kazumi was born in Takaoka City, Tôyama Prefecture...
Chinese carved agate snuff bottle, one side has a fu-dog and a bat, the other side has an old man scholar sitting near a door in a stone wall and another bat, the agate is a pretty light yellowish orange color with white striations of which the figures are carved, lid is reddish orange agate, 20th century.
Size: 2 3/4" high
Chinese rug with fu lion in center, surrounded by Buddhist symbols, celedon greens, blue and beige with cream color ground, early 20th century.
Size: 71" long x 36" wide
Chinese pair of baluster shaped translucent green Peking glass vases, painted with birds in blossoming magnolia trees with peony flowers blooming among rocks. 20th century.
Size of each: 8 1/4" high
A beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonne vases decorated with a pair of roses set on a grey celadon colored background. The vases have silver rims on the mouth and foot of the vase. Age: 20th century Size: Diameter 3.8" Height 6.25"
Antique Chinese rug depicting 9 different celestial figures standing on blue clouds, above are 8 Buddhist objects, on a black ground, fringe runs length wise on top and bottom, early 20th century.
Size: 62" long x 35" wide
The bronze has a fine dark patina. Very fine, expressive sculpture in naturalistic style characteristic of human representation in the Post-War period.
- Signed: Yoshiaki. Japan, ca. 1960–1970. H 22.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.
*****Tachikawa Yoshiaki (1918 - 2017). He began his training as a sculptor at the College for Fine Arts in Tokyo in 1940 where he remained for a period of 4 years. He received the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Membership Award in 1978...
Chinese carved agate snuff bottle, a beautiful yellow color, carved with a scene of a young girls holding a fish and an old man, the top is made of brass and a red stone probably jasper. 20th century.
Size: 2 3/4" high
DESCRIPTION: A pair of decorative, large and captivating carved wooden figures of two reclining “lotus boys,” each with a candle stand in one hand. The fat-cheeked, gilded babies are carved separately from their large lotus leaf bases, which are complete with curled edges and seed pods...
Vintage Indian white marble table tops (2 available sold separately) with masterful workmanship , the floral and vine patterns are expertly cut and inlaid in exotic materials like mother of pearl malachite agate sandstone and more . Condition is near perfect. The back has tags from Agra site of the Taj Mahal and has inspector tags from the government assuring the highest quality . Likely from a high end souvenir shop after visiting the Taj Mahal. Size 21.5" by 18.5" weight 25 pounds
Indian Hindu temple figure of Lakshmi in a standing position with her arms at her sides, her right arm has a large antique screw reattaching it to her body. With its contemporary lines and its styling reminded me of the artist Fernando Botero's work it was carved from the finest rosewood I have ever seen in Indian pieces.Size H 13.5" W 5.5" D 4" weight 3
Finely enameled to depict a central dragon in iron red with a flaming pearl, with surrounding butterflies and floral designs, and gilt highlights
throughout. Six character mark in iron red on underside. Dimensions: 1 3/8" H x 6.75" Dia., circa early 20th century, great condition.
Hongshan Alien Nephrite Jade Figure Pendant very unique with large almond eyes reminds me of the grey aliens from movies. Well worn from use and burial worn biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 1"