Pair of black lacquered panels inlaid with ivory, bone, and mother of pearl figures of a woman and child. All inlaid features are finely engraved. Ivory artist stamp in lower right and left. 21 1/2" H x 13" W. Japanese, early 20th Century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Very good condition with some chips […]
Lot 257: 2 Japanese Woodblocks incl. Kunisada, mid 19th c.
Pair of Japanese woodblock prints. 1st Item: Japanese woodblock print diptych by Kunisada depicting Kabuki actors and musicians. Small label on back of frame identifying artist. Both framed together in one frame. Sight: 14-1/4" H x 19-1/2" W. Framed: 20-5/8" H x 25-3/4" W. Circa 1840. 2nd Item: Japanese woodblock print reproduction, original by Eishi […]
Lot 258: Group of 6 Japanese Colored Woodblock Prints
Group of 6 Japanese colored woodblock prints. 1st Item: Pair of prints by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 – 1949) one titled "Yokocho at Yotsuya Araki" (Overall – 15 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W) and the other "Jinrakuzaka at Ushigome" (Overall – 16 1/2" H x 11" W). Both circa 1935. 2nd Item: Print by Takeji […]
Lot 256: Le Ba Dang Watercolor, "Magic Horse"
Le Ba Dang (Vietnam/France, b. 1922) watercolor on paper titled "Magic Horse." Signed and dated 77 in lower right. Silver contemporary frame. Sight: 30" H x 22-1/2" W. Framed: 37" H x 29" W. Provenance: Originally purchased in 1977 from Renaissance Fine Arts, University Heights, Ohio. Condition: Very Good condition.
Lot 255: T. Hasekawa Japanese watercolor of Mount Fuji
Large framed watercolor, signed "T. Hasekawa" depicting Mount Fuji with figures working in rice paddies in the foreground and farmstead in background. Signed lower left. Housed in an elaborate possibly original gilt wood frame. Sight: 23-3/8" H x 36-3/4" W. Framed: 33-1/2" H x 46-3/4" W. Japanese, early 20th Century (larger size of watercolor indicates […]
Lot 253: Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Seated Monk
Chinese gilt bronze figure of seated monk in meditation pose. 6" H. Condition: Overall very good with slight wear to gilt.
Lot 254: Pair of Japanese Woodblocks by Kawase Hasui
Pair of Kawase Hasui (Japanese 1883-1957) woodblock prints, one titled "Moonlit Night at Miyajima" printed 1947 and the other titled "Moon At Magome" printed 1930. Both prints signed and titled. Unframed. Both measure sight – 14 1/4" H x 9 3/8" W. Sheet – 15 1/4" H x 10 1/4" W. Condition: Both very good […]
Lot 251: 2 Chinese Montana-Style Agate Snuff Bottles
Lot of 2 Chinese Montana-style agate snuff bottles. 1st Item: Square shaped with coral color stopper 2" H. 2nd Item: Vase form with coral color stopper 2" H. Both 20th century. Provenance: From the collection of the late Fred C. Kennedy, a renowned mineral collector and member of The Chinese Snuff Bottle Society of America. […]
Lot 252: Chinese Jade Carved Bi Disc & Bracelet
Chinese Jade Carved Bi Disc & Bracelet. 1st Item: Chinese pale green jade pierced and carved bi disc. 1 3/4" dia. 2nd Item: Chinese jade dark green bangle bracelet, 2 1/4" Dia. Both items 20th century. Condition: Both items excellent condition.
Lot 250: Chinese Mother of Pearl 1000 faces Snuff Bottle
Chinese mother of pearl snuff bottle carved with "1000 faces", malachite stopper. 3 1/8" H. 20th century. Provenance: From the collection of the late Fred C. Kennedy, a renowned mineral collector and member of The Chinese Snuff Bottle Society of America. Condition: Chip to rim.