Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Two Paintings of "Tama" Cats - Black and Beige
Date: Not known. There was a June 1924 Tama cat woodblock print (see our Shotei061) in which the white cat is in the reverse orientation.
Size (Black Cat): Paper: 15.5 x 11.375 inches (38.9 x 28.9 cm). Image: 13 x 9.25 inches (32.8 x 23.4 cm).
Size (Beige Cat): Paper size: 15.25 x 11.375 inches (38.8 x 28.8 cm). Image: 13 x 9.25 inches (33.1 cm X 23.5 cm).
Medium: Japanese paintings on paper...

This important and fantastic example of Farsta pieces designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg measures 8 5/8" (22cm). On the underside of the base is incised KÅGE, and I.9. Impressed is Gustavsberg, the Studio hand insignia, and Farsta (five times). This extraordinary piece, a supreme example of Kåge's inventiveness, was created in 1959. Mint condition.

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Moon at Magome
Date: 1930.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Watanabe C (sausage) seal at right margin, making this a first edition produced between 1929-1942.
Reference: Hotei #165.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Point-sized repair in upper left corner of sky...

4 ivory 4000 big 3500 small @ 1800

Chinese framed calligraphy by the famous 20th century artist, 张爰 Zhang Yuan. This is the original name of the painter also know as Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Da-qian. Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a traditionalist painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter...

A Chinese spinach jade bowl. The cup is carved with deep rounded sides rising to a flaring mouth rim, supported on a short foot with a rolled base rim. The stone a deep green with grey flecks. The base with a six character Qianlong mark.

Size: Height: 2.5 inches, Width: 3.75 inches

Age: 18th Century

Condition: Good condition.

Note: I have lighten the pictures to show the mark.

This handsome pair of 1940's French Leather Club chairs were fully restored in the 1990's using supple and lovely cowhide. This style of rollback chairs have generous arms and a deep seat that accommodates all body types. Excellent overall condition, they measure Width-37", Depth-37", Height-34", Seat Depth-22", Seat width-18". Seat Height-15"

So looking for that charming another little pair of chairs that will fill a nitch in the library, corners of the bedroom or perhaps a sitting room?... this is your pair of light caramel pair French Club chairs. This quintessential style fills it's own nitch in the club chair market, stylish but slim. They have elegant arms and a gently sloped back. This pair was built circa 1940's

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"

James Bond of the Movie Series "007" made this model famous! "The Big Triangle". All original and in excellent condition.  Circa: 1967.  OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 Caliber 551 24 Jewels.  Reference No. 166.024. Rotating Black 30-minute Dive Bezel, Original dial with Luminous baton figures and luminous hands with sweep second. Dial Marked: OMEGA/AUTOMATIC, and Seamster 300 under the center post. Superb original condition and truly collectible.  Clean, running and fully functional...

ROLEX 18k GOLD Date Just Ref. 1601 SEA BLUE original Dial. 1968. This dial has an impressive Sea Deep integrity glow. The strap is a black genuine crocodile with the original Rolex 18k sold gold Logo Buckle. One full year warrantee after purchase. All surfaces in beautiful original condition. This time piece is preforming Art. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...

Liseaux Sand Library Pair Vintage are a very cool and unusual pair of French club chairs. Rare to find them in this off white or sand color. Thick rich, high quality sheephide is very hard to dye this very light color. Do they have some age apropropriate wear?, not much. They sit deep and comfortable.A real signature pair Circa 1950's They measure:Depth-36", width-37", height-29", seat depth-25", seat width-20",seat height-17"

Beautiful Chinese hardwood 3 piece set including two large horseshoe back arm chairs and a matching rectangular stand, carved with a pierced scrolling vine motif, the heavy golden hardwood has dramatic grain. Possibly Huanghuali hardwood Size of each chair: 39 1/2" high x 29 1/4" wide x 27" deep. Size of stand: 28 1/2" high x 15 3/4" long x 19 3/4" wide.

From our African Collection: A Burkino Faso Flying Wing Shield, circa 1940. 24 x 72" Many of the ancient artistic traditions for which Africa is so well known have been preserved in Burkina Faso because so many people continue to honor the ancestral spirits, and the spirits of nature. In great part they honor the spirits through the use of masks and carved figures. The history of Burkina Faso is dominated by its largest ethnic group, the Mossi peoples...

ROLEX 18k GOLD Ref. 1601 COLBALT BLUE DIAMOND DIAL 1968. Impressive bold blue custom dial featuring a Baggett diamond at 9 0'Clock and all larger caret diamonds as figures. The strap is a 20mm Cognac color genuine crocodile. All very beautiful. One full year warrantee after purchase. All surfaces in beautiful original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...

La Rochelle silver dinner set for 12...

Large and old-fashioned American sterling silver tea tray, 1954. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Oval well and scrolled sides and rim; end bracket handles. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, Gorham date code, and no. 207. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 x W 29 x D 18 in. Heavy weight: 132 troy ounces. #BR835

Four 20th Century cast stone putti garden statues representing the 4 arts: literature, painting, sculpture, and music. Each putto stands on a plinth and assembled measures 48" high. Rare to find this series of outdoor putti statues. VIDEO available.

Pair of Han Dynasty Winged Doist Imortals in Bronze. The near matching figures one with its core and the other with less patina has remains of a black lacquer surface. Beautiful detail . There are similar figures like these in Chinese museums. Google search for "Doist winged figures playing" and you can see similar pieces . These came from 2 different sources one collected in Japan the other came from an auction House on the east coast. Size 6.5" h 4.5 d 3.5 w

George V sterling silver bun warmer. Made by Roberts & Belk Ltd in Sheffield in 1927. Egg-form. Cover has flat oval top with radiating facets and lobed bands; hinges have vasiform mounts. Bracket end handles. Perpendicular tab has ring inset with ball finial. Four tapering hoof supports. Pierced detachable tray set in solid detachable tray. Reeding and beading. For a fun Downton Abbey-style buffet breakfast. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 13 1/8 x D 9 3/4 in...

An elegant Siamese Religious Temple Gold Leaf And Enameled Decorated “Offerings” Vessel 40 inch in height and 26” width. More info coming

George VI sterling silver tray. Made by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd in Sheffield in 1946. Rectangular with molded rim and double-scroll corners; end bracket handles same. Traditional Georgian for the postwar era. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp (Peter Guille) and phrase “Made in England”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 26 3/8 x D 16 in. Heavy weight: 120 troy ounces. #BY716

Large Japanese woodblock print of a horse by the artist Nakayama, Tadashi (born 1927). Titled, "Cyclone". This image of a horse stands with it's mane billowing with bits of color and metalic leaf. The head of the horse is patterned with colors while most of the body remains a dapple of charcoal and white. In the background, a series of thin circular lines accent a metalic leaf sun or moon. Signed in pencil and numbered 85 of 85. Framed.

Dated 1980

Dimensions: Total wit...

India rare hindu 17thc horse and rider figure of Khandoba . This rare figure is museum quality with all 3 original pieces, the horse being a silvery bronze and aura a different color bronze. H 13" lL 9.5" Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY

Extremely detailed pair of bronze statues of guardians to the Buddha called Niō or Kongōrikishi. While Buddhism usually promotes pacifism, the Nio guardians are said to have justified the use of physical confrontation to fight back against evil. Nio are typically placed on either side of a temple door. One statue, named Misshaku Kongo or Agyo, has an open mouth to represent the first sound in the Sanskrit language "a", symbolizing birth and overt violence. The other statue is called Na...

A rare example of an early 1920's antique Japanese barber chair. The chair is made from hand forged iron with solid elm wood framing. Seat, arm rests, and head rest are wrapped in the original black leather. The position of the seat is adjustable to recline. Headrest is adjustable to many lengths.

Date: 1920's

Dimensions:50" high X 42" deep X 24" wide

French Louis XV Style Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier XXth Century Measuring 36”x24”. The gilt bronze dome with ornate leaf and scrollwork and the cobolt mottled blue vase incorporates into the design

A PALM BEACH SPANISH STYELE TOLEDO CHANDELIER ATTRIBUTED TO MIESNER, MEASURING 30” x 36”

Chinese jade bowl, carved with a scrolling vine motif and auspicious symbols. The foot of the bowl is bordered by a lotus pattern. Finely carved of very thin jade of a beautiful mottled green, ome small cracks. Circa 1950

Size: 7" wide diameter

From our African Collection: A Nomoli Figure from Sierra Leone made from Stone. 9" across at base, 24" h. Nomoli figurines are among the earliest works of art from Sierra Leone. The Nomoli figurines and similar stone sculptures are the only known remains of an empire that existed hundreds of years ago in what is Sierra Leone and Liberia today. Nomoli figurines are often associated with the Mende people as they are often buried on Mende land. They are used as oracles and for protection. ...

ROLEX 1803 PRESIDENT Ref. No. 76. Rose Gold Color 18k Solid Gold early Deployment 20mm Deployment riveted Bracelet, marked: "76" on both end pieces. Vintage Rolex 18k Rose Gold 20mm riveted link Deployment marked: "18l PATENTED & REGISTERED SWISS MADE", "ROLEXSA 8.48". Rehabilitated exclusively by ROLEX. This is an original Rolex riveted linked deployment bracelet rehabbed by Rolex. The Rolex riveted linked design pre-dates the current screw down links build after 1980. This bracelet repl...

This bracelet is an original bracelet, which has been restored by Rolex in the mid 1980s. It was intended for all 1960s and early 1970s Rolex Models which required a 19mm fit. I.E. OYSTERDATE, DATE, PRECISION, AIR KING, and Oyster Perpetual, which required a 19mm fit. All of these models varied in height, which required the Rolex Dealership watchmakers to be Artful and creative when adjusted the end pieces to fit each model. This is very much unlike today's standardization of models today, B...

Japanese scroll painting of a ghostly woman standing in a shoji doorway. Her robes are white, the color of death and her hair falls unkept around her shoulders. Tendrils of flame appear where rays of light shine down at an angle to catch on her sleeve. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk.
Painted by Obata Chiura (1885-1975), painter and first professor of Japanese painting at University of California, Berkeley. Born in Ibara-cho and raised in Sendai, Japan. Chiura showed extraor...

Spanish Renaissance Style Set of 8 Chairs 19th Century upholstered in fine silk brocade with ornate carved finials. Six (6) side chairs and two (2) armchairs. Measuring 36 inch high call mom seat I by 18 inch deep call my arm chair measuring 26.5 inches why, 43 inches tall 19 inches deep

Art Deco sterling silver cigar set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. This set comprises, tray, lighter, and 6 ashtrays. Tray rectangular with rounded corners and flat rim. Two central wells of which one rectangular for ashtrays and one round for lighter. Lighter round and bellied with high-looping side handles and hinged and tubular wick cover. Ashtrays rectangular with tapering sides. Acid-etched rinceaux ornament. From the era when a thoughtful host supplied tobacco.

All pieces fu...

A presentation of documents for the passage of a United States Bill, signed by President Ronald Regan dated DECEMBER 1982., framed piece containing the a signed White House letter by the president and a signed copy of the bill, along with a pen with a facsimile signature of the president,for. The White House. The framed piece measuring 24” x 25” Letters read; Dear Dr. Laubach: I am pleased to have this opportunity to express to you my thanks for your assistance in achieving passage of ...