Hiroshi Yoshida
Wisteria Garden
Date: 1935. This edition mid-century.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in Japanese in the image. Titled and signed in English at lower margin.
Reference: Abe catalog #199.
Condition: Excellent. Two original pinholes at top margin.

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Early 20th century American Art Deco style chamber stick. Produced by the Fulper pottery company out of Flemington, NJ (Now Stangl). For a good history of the company go to stanglpottery.org.

Charles Knight American New York artist 1898-1979, was known for abstraction of the figure which many artist and critics agree is the ultimate expression in art. Signed lower right in its original frame from the 1940s

Lumiere Collection From the extensive collection of chamber sticks and chamber lamps acquired over a forty year period by Peter Macdonald. This candle holder is a nautilus form faience candle holder from Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, France, a town in the region of Pays de la Loire famous for its decorative ceramics and stoneware. A rival and complement to the nearby Quimper factory, many of the designs are similar in form. This piece is likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Exceptional and rare bronze art nouveau chamber stick with match holder, blossoming flower motifs. Illustrated in the publication, "The Flowering of Art Nouveau," p.321-322, 426, 428.

Circa 1920sEichwald majolica centerpiece with a lion head on the base. Large and colorful, this blue bowl with a golden yellow interior is relief decorated on the exterior with small raspberry red flowers, light green tendrils, and paisley shaped pink medallions. Other colors are lavender, and golden brown. A fabulous statement piece. Marked" Eichwald" and "Czechoslovakia", it measures 15" high, 12ʺ long × 8.25ʺ wide.

Cotton cloth which used to be obi (sash) for a casual kimono. It has hand-drawn tsutsugaki design. It was "Nagoya obi" which was invented in early 20th century to make it easier to tie in the traditional style. In good condition but has folded line in the center (about a half length ) and some stains in the back. Mid 20th century. 32.5cm x 4m28cm

Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-9. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-9. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Federal Glass Company made Georgian from 1931-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 4 are available

Federal Glass Company made Georgian from 1931-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. French early 20th century gilt porcelain Limoges chamber stick done in Louis XV style.

Lumière Collection from Galerie L'Enfant From an extensive collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period by Peter Macdonald. This Art Deco piece was likely produced circa 1920s. About the manufacturer, Unter Weiss Bach (from theoldstuff.com): The Porzellanfabrik Unterweißbach was founded in German region Thuringia in 1882 by Herman Jost. Initially they produced tableware but soon started to make fine figurines...

Federal Glass Company made Georgian from 1931-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available

Biho Takahashi (Yoshikuni) (1873-)
Bee and Pink Hollyhock
Date: 1900-1910.
Size: Shikishiban. Approximately 9.75 x 9.5 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Chipped corner and light creasing.

String instrument ("saranghi") made of wood, decorated on its top with a human figure. Fine dark brown glossy patina. Himalayan region, early 20th century. Height: 42 cm. The sarangi is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in Nepal in 1974.

Small Vintage Vietnamese Chinese and Mother of Pearl box well made solid rosewood with fine mother of pearl inlay no losses or damage the lid has slight shrinkage but closes with its button lid release. Sise l 4" 2.25" by h 1.5"

Vintage Chinese Vietnamese Rosewood and Mother of Pearl box, gorgeous mother of pearl inlay and engraving of a pagoda in a tropical background the corners have a Chinese auspicious symbol. Great condition no losses scratches or scuffs and all inlay is in place there is shrinkage to the lid making it sit slightly off set see images. Size 5.5"3.25" by H 2".