Momoyama Period (late 18th century) Japanese Rinpa School Byobu, ink and color on gilt paper two panel folding screen with chrysanthemum motif. Plain gray paper back. Each panel measures 68 1/4 in. H x 35 3/8 in. W x 5/8 in. D. Fully open: 68 1/4 in. H x 70 1/2 in. W x 5/8 in. D. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 22: Paul Jacoulet Woodblock Print, Dans La Nature, Angur
Paul Jacoulet (France/Japan, 1902-1960) Japanese woodblock print on wove paper, “Dans La Nature, Angur “(According to Nature, Angaur). A nude woman lies on her stomach while surrounded by blooming flowers. From the edition of 350. Pencil signed above owl hop mark, lower right. With printed title to lower margin, seals of carver and printer to left margin. Artist’s […]
Lot 21: 2 Paul Jacoulet Woodblock Prints, Enfants Des Yeus Jaunes & Vendeur De Masques Chinois
Two (2) Paul Jacoulet (France/Japan, 1902-1960) Japanese woodblock prints on wove paper. 1st item: “Les enfants des yeus jaunes, Ohlol Est Carolines” (The Yellow-Eyed Boys, Ohlol East Carolines). Two shirtless boys with yellow eyes and colorful headgear look toward the viewer. From the edition of 150. Pencil signed above butterfly chop mark, lower left. With […]
Lot 20: Child’s Chinese Silk Robe
Child’s Chinese silk robe, red and green ground with embroidered dragon, flaming pearls, bats, and phoenix decoration above waves decoration, including gilt threads and gilt brass buttons. 25 1/2 in. H x 13 in. W. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with very light use wear. One light area of staining to the upper right […]
Lot 19: Women’s Qing Dynasty Chinese Manchu Robe
Chinese Qing Dynasty woman’s Manchu informal silk robe constructed of purple silk damask fabric featuring a brocade pattern of large, pale purple flowers, a blue silk lining, black silk trim, and knotted loop toggles. 37 1/2 in. H x 52 3/4 in. W. Circa 1900. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with very light use wear. One […]
Lot 18: 7 Pcs. Japanese Imari, incl. Bottles, Fan Dishes
1st-2nd Items: Pair of bottles in globular form with slender necks, decorated in blues and orange hues with alternating panels of florals and birds, Japanese markings in red on the undersides. 9 3/4 in. H. 3rd Item: Large, oval, shallow bowl with scalloped rim decorated in rich blue, rust, gold, and celadon hues with chrysanthemum and butterfly […]
Lot 17: Pair of Imari Baluster Vases, Plus Reticulated Platter
Three (3) pieces of Japanese Imari Porcelain. 1st – 2nd Items: A pair of baluster shaped vases, in colors of orange, blue, and gold, having 2 panels of florals alternating with 2 panels of a tree and fence design. With red character marks to base. 12 1/4 in H x 7 1/2 in D. 3rd […]
Lot 16: Satsuma Meiji Porcelain Floor Vase
Japanese Meiji Satsuma porcelain floor vase, the body accented with moriage and clusters of small shards of glass, enclosing central enameled vignettes of birds and flowers on deep blue and brown grounds. The neck is decorated with images of precious objects, including tea pots with finely painted landscape scenes. 31 in. H x 12 in. diameter. Japanese, late […]
Lot 15: Large Chinese Canton Punch Bowl plus Bulb Dish
1st item: Large Chinese Canton porcelain punch bowl, underglaze blue and white decoration of pagodas overlooking boats at sea on both exterior and interior, with cloud and rain border. 14 1/2 in. diameter. 19th century. Also included with this item is a circular carved hardwood Chinese stand, 2 1/2 in. H, and a brass x […]
Tennessee Portrait of William Walker by George Dury
Important portrait of William Walker, “The Grey Eyed Man of Destiny”, by Nashville artist, George Dury (1817-1894). The painting is signed on the back, “Dury 1858”. Oil/gouache on paper. This painting had previously been attributed to artist Washington Cooper in John Edwin Woodrow’s book, “John Berrien Lindsley” (illustrated on page 85). William Walker was a […]
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