Akisato, Rito Miyako Meisho Zue (illustrated books of the famous views of the Imperial Capital), six (6) volumes. Woodblock-printed text and illustrations, ink on paper, by Takehara Shunchosai of famous places in Kyoto, Japan before the devastating fire of 1788. Also includes poems and text. Fukurotoji bindings. Books measure 7 1/4" H x 10 1/2". […]
Lot 344: Flower Calendar of the Famous Places in Edo
Edo Meishi Hanagoyomi (Flower Calendar of the Famous Places in Edo), illustrated by Settan Hasegawa (1778 – 1843). 4 woodblock printed volumes, ink on paper, original blue patterned wrappers, fukurotoji bindings. Published Edo: Suharaya Ihachi, 1837. Second edition. Housed in a brown slipcase, 9" x 6 1/2" x 1". CONDITION: Wear and spots of fading […]
Lot 341: 3 Bound Collections of Japanese Woodblock Books
Three (3) bound collections of Japanese woodblock printed books by Tsukioka Tange Settei, Watanabe Gentai, and Morishima Churyo. 1st item: Tsukioka Tange Settei, EHON SHOREI KUN ("Picture Book of Etiquette"), circa 1756. 3 Woodblock printed volumes, ink on paper, with fukorotoji bindings, original fern and flower patterned covers and title slips. Various illustrations of figures […]
Lot 342: Hokusai and Sensei, Illustrations of Chinese Poems
Toshishen Gahon, llustrations of Chinese Poems, illustrations by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760 – 1849) and Fuyo Sensei, published circa 1790 – 1836. This lot contains two sets, each with five (5) complete volumes, woodblock printed books, ink on paper, with fukorotoji bindings, original patterned blue covers and title slips, circa 1833 or 1836. Publishers: Kobayashi […]
Lot 339: Song Wenzhi Landscape with Buildings
Attributed to Song Wenzhi (Chinese, 1919-1991) watercolor on silk landscape scroll painting depicting 20th century buildings clustered along a mountainous coastline. Signed upper right, seal lower left. Image – 38" H x 18 3/4" W. Overall – 73" H x 24" W. 3rd quarter 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Considerable creasing. Some scattered […]
Lot 340: Akatsuki – Woodblock views of Awaji no Kuni
1st item: Kanenari Akatsuki (1793/4 – 1861): Awaji No Kuni Meisho Zue (Famous views of Awaji Island) with landscape illustrations by Hanzan Matsukawa (fl. 1850-82) and Kosa Urukawa. 5 woodblock printed volumes, ink on paper, beige printed silk covers with teal silk thread binding. Circa 1894. Books measure 8 1/2" x 11 3/4". Preserved in […]
Lot 337: 2 Chinese Export Famille Rose Bowls, 1 19th century
Two (2) Chinese Export Famille Rose bowls. 1st item: 19th century Chinese Famille Rose Export footed porcelain bowl with polychrome decoration, the exterior with alternating figural and landscape cartouche decoration on a diapered ground, the interior with alternating diaper and floral decoration to the rim and floral decoration to the center. 4 1/2" H x […]
Lot 338: 2 Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers
Two (2) large Japanese Imari porcelain chargers. 1st item: Charger with polychrome and enamel decoration of center floral motif and alternating vignettes of flowers and landscapes to the rim, underside with alternating blue precious object decoration and concentric circles. 18 1/2" dia. 2nd item: Charger with polychrome, enamel and gilt decoration of center crane and […]
Lot 335: 3 Chinese Ceramic Items, incl. Incense Burners
Three (3) Chinese ceramics. 1st item: Figural ceramic scupture depicting male scholar attired in formal Qing Dynasty style robe in bright polychrome enamels, impressed Chinese character stamp marks to the base. 14 5/8" H. 2nd item: Lotus blossom form incense burner with light celadon glaze. 1 5/8" H x 2 7/8" W. 3rd item: Blue […]
Lot 336: Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Floor Vase
Chinese porcelain Famille Rose floor vase, rouleau form, with polychrome paint decoration including flowering peony, bird and fruit to the body with band decoration to the top and base including lappet decoration. Red six-character Ch'ien Lung mark to the base. 23" H x 8 1/2" dia. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Drill hole to base, overall […]