Utagawa Hiroshige also Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) color woodblock print on laid-lined paper titled "Poem by Sojo Henjo: The Shirabyoshi Dancer Hotoke Gozen" from the "Ornamental Papers Patterned After the 100 Poets" series in collaboration with other artists, originally published by Ibaya Sensaburo, 1845-1849. Depicts Hotoke Gozen (1160-1180), a Shirabyoshi dancer, dressed in an elaborate […]
Lot 335: 17 Japanese Calligraphy & Woodblock Prints, incl. Tomioka Tessai, Utagawa Hiroshige
Seventeen (17) Japanese works on paper. 1st-9th items: Collection of nine (9) Calligraphy items, including a 14 1/2" x 2" strip of calligraphy on gilt-edged cardstock attributed to Tomioka Tessai, also known as Hyakuren (Japanese, 1837-1924), one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. The other eight (8) calligraphy samples, on cardstock and […]
Lot 336: 19 Russian Lacquer Boxes, incl. Father Frost Scenes
Nineteen (19) Russian Palekh and Mstera School painted lacquer boxes, the majority depicting scenes from traditional Russian fairy tales and folklore including Morozko (Father Frost), winter and troika scenes, and peasants engaged in various scenes of everyday life, one (1) box with foliate decorations and one (1) box with an architectural scene having Mother of […]
Lot 337: European Painted Icon & Pair of Gilt Tole Italian Sconces, 3 items
1st item: European, possibly Russian, early Icon painting on board depicting Madonna and child, housed in a giltwood frame. Additionally housed in a wood shadow box under glass. Sight: 6 3/8" H x 5" W. Framed: 8 3/4" H x 7 1/4" W. 19th century. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Italian rococo style three-arm […]
Lot 330: 6 Asian Carved Wood Figures
Six (6) assorted carved Asian figures, including one (1) carved and polychrome painted seated scholar, three (3) carved and polychrome painted scholar figures depicted standing and all mounted onto one rectangular base, one (1) hardwood carved female head mounted onto a round wood base, and one (1) hardwood carved scholar depicted standing and holding a […]
Lot 331: Asian Hardstone Seals, Foo Dogs & Ceramic Censer -17 items
Sixteen (16) Chinese Hardstone Items and 1 Japanese Ceramic Censer, 17 items total. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of spinach green hardstone temple lions or foo dogs, depicted with curled manes standing atop a carved base with one paw resting on a ball. 7 3/4" H x 3" W x 4" D. 20th century. 3rd-16th […]
Lot 332: 5 Burmese Silver Items, incl. Anklet & Boxes
Grouping of five (5) Burmese silver items, including three (3) oval lidded boxes with repousse decorated tops and two with painted black enamel sides, one (1) cosmetic box with repousse decoration and horn base, and one (1) heavy beaded anklet or payal. Ranging in size from 2 1/8" H to 11" L. All pieces 20th […]
Lot 333: Pair of Asian Bronze Vases and Footed Bowl
Three (3) Chinese or Japanese bronze items. 1st-2nd items: Pair of Japanese gilt bronze or brass vases, each with engraved and applied relief decoration of birds among cattails in a landscape setting. 8" H. Meiji period, late 19th century. 3rd item: Circular bronze footed low bowl, possibly a bulb bowl, with band of raised fret […]
Lot 326: 3 Chinese Decorative Items, Red Lacquer Cabinet, Stand & Tray
1st item: Chinese red lacquer hardwood floor cabinet, comprised of display shelves, storage with sliding and hinged doors and two lower drawers, case having carved fretwork, the doors having applied bone, mother of pearl, and ivory inlay designs of birds amongst foliage decoration. 44 1/2" H x 29" W x 9 3/4" D. Late 19th […]
Lot 327: Chinese Stand, Chair and Cabinet with Secret Compartments
Chinese Chair and Miniature Chest, both with hidden compartments, plus Chinese Carved Hardwood Stand, 3 items. 1st item: Chinese Chair, elm with old red stain. Top rail protruding at center, over a triple divided splat with low relief carving, square stiles, frame and panel seat with low relief bat/scroll carving, and four square legs divided […]









