| Lot | Description | Estimate |
| 1047 |
JAVA WOODEN PUPPET. Early 20th c. Indonesian wooden puppet, Wayang Golek, painted wood with batik fabric costume. Comes with arm manipulation rods and three tiered wooden stand. No mark. Size: 17"H when on stand. 6"W, 4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
100 - 200 |
| 1192 |
NINGYO "FOUR MUSICIANS" Four musicians wearing heavy brocade formal costumes and detachable hats, accompanied by instruments. Charming if not elite quality dolls. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: range from 5" (two kneeling figures) - 6 1/2" (two seated figures) h. x 5 1/2" w. Condition: good. Materials: brocade, silks, wood, paint, lacquer. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 800 |
| 1193 |
"ARISTOCRATIC WOMAN WITH TRUSTED SERVANT" Well-detailed figures, mounted by support to simply painted stand. Accompanied by objects pertaining to rank and vocation. Date: Meiji Era, late 19th century. Dimensions: each, without headdresses, 5 1/4" h. x c. 3" w. Stand, 10" w. x 3 7/8" d. x 1 1/4" h. Condition: one foot missing, on man, and some crackling of paint. Materials: brocade, silks, metal, wood, with gilt and white paint. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 800 |
| 1194 |
"FOUR MUSICIANS" One doll bears old label "Yok-Hina, 50 yrs., 1250". A charming and well-crafted set, with refinement of such details as teeth of singer. Seated figures have small rack-chair, in black lacquer, to support them. Date: late Meiji (late 19th-early 20th century). Dimensions: flutist, 4 3/4" h. x 5 1/8" w.; singer with hat, 6" h. x 5 1/2" w.; seated figure with drum: 7" h. x 6 3/4" w.; seated figure with drum, 6 1/2" h. x 5 1/2" w. Condition: good overall; still a few missing accoutrements. Materials: brocade, wood, silks, lacquer, paint. Provenance: Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
500 - 900 |
| 1195 |
"ACTOR IN ROLE OF OLD WOMAN, AND ACTOR IN CONFUCIAN CHINESE GARB" Charming and detailed duo, striking characteristic stances. Care taken with costume and simple but classic painting of face. Interesting mix of materials. Date: late Meiji (late 19th, or more probably early 20th century). Dimensions: male role actor, 5 1/2" h. x c. 6 3/4" w.; female role actor, 4 1/2" h. x 3" arm to arm; stand, 11" w. x 4 1/2" d. x 1 1/2" h. Condition: in good repair. Materials: brocades, silks, fiber, wood, lacquer, and paint. |
400 - 700 |
| 1196 |
"HERO ON BRIDGE" Dramatic pose, similar to one found commonly in Japanese late 19th century prints and netsuke, and probably a reference to Benkei. Benkei, a popular villain-turned-hero in Japanese legendary history, desired to collect on thousand swords, it being a fad of his period to make a collection of one thousand objects of one type. In order to collect his one-thousandth, he took a position on the Gojo Bridge, waiting for the next hapless traveller. This turned out to be the hero Yoshitsune, who conquered Benkei, and to whose service Benkei subsequently devoted himself. Date: late Meiji-Taisho (1910-20's). Dimensions: hero, 7 1/2" h. x 5 1/2" knee to knee; bridge column, 7" h.; stand: 13" 1. x 4 1/2" d. x 1/4" h. Condition: loss of material in pole, otherwise good. Materials: brocade, fiber, lacquer, paints, wood, metal. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 700 |
| 1197 |
"GIRL MUSICIAN WITH THREE DRUMS" Charming genre figure, with her hands posed to strike drums in dance. Simply sewed, not an elaborate, detailed work. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: 5 1/2" h. x 3 1/2" w. at lower coat; stand, 5" w. x 4" d. x 1 1/2" h. Condition: stand chipped lacquer; figure in good condition. Materials: light figured silk gown, lacquer, wood, silk, fibers. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
200 - 400 |
| 1198 |
"BLACK-FACED WARRIOR" An elaborately-costumed ominous figure from Japanese military history, with full accoutrement of armor, not articulated as it is in the earlier figures elsewhere in the collection, but nevertheless, presenting a correct impression of a powerful warrior. Date: late Meiji (late 19th-early 20th century). Dimensions: 10 1/2" h. x 4 1/2" w. Condition: not in good repair; much loss of fabric. Materials: paper, metal, fabric, lacquer over wood or papier mache. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
300 - 600 |
| 1199 |
"CHINESE-STYLE WARRIOR IN FULL ARMOR, WITH SEPARATE QUIVER" This doll represents the first emperor, Yamato. Date: Meiji Era (probably 1880 a.d. period). Dimensions: Warrior, 17" h. x c. 7 1/8" w., at right hand level; dolls weapon rack, 15 1/2" from base to top of bow x 4 1/2" w. base. Condition: fading of brocade, loss of paint, otherwise fine for period. Materials: brocade, silk, fiber, feathers, wood, paint, metal, including stand. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
1,000 - 2,000 |
| 1200 |
"NOH PERFORMER IN POPULAR ROLE" A typical doll for presentation to a favored friend, business acquaintance or family member on a special occasion, this elegant and striking doll portrays a Noh actor in a popular role. Although the old black-white photograph fails to show the peony plant at front left, that plant is integral to the identification of the scene. In addition to the actor and plant, there are plaques with hand-written calligraphy designating actor and role. A very desirable formal refined show doll. (One old black and white photograph; another should be taken to show current composition of grouping, now including: stand; peony bush; plaques; and actor.) Date: Taisho era (1912-16 a.d.). Dimensions: doll, 13 1/2" h. x 9 1/2" w.; stand, 17 3/4" w. x 14 1/2" d. x 2" h. Condition: superb. Materials: brocade, paint, fiber, rushes, wood. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
600 - 1,200 |
| 1231 |
"STANDING WARRIOR OF CHINESE GENERAL TYPE" An extremely fine work, this handsome doll is dressed in brocade of excellent quality, and superlatively draped. As is proper, the general is accompanied by his war fan and two swords, one pulled, and one slung over back. Date: late Edo (first half 19th century). Dimensions: 11"h. x c. 7 1/2" w. at sleeves. Condition: very good. Materials: brocade, metal, wood, paint, silk. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
900 - 1,800 |
| 1232 |
"WARRIOR ASSUMING 'EN GARDE' POSITION" A very handsome samurai doll, well-dressed in full costume with two swords, multiple-piece helmet, folding shoulder pads. Face painted to enhance aggressive and wary low stance overall. Much fine detail, in floral motifs of brocade, coin motifs elsewhere, working swords, and variety of textures. Very desirable older doll. Date: late Edo (c. 1840 a.d.). Dimensions: 14" h. x c. 14" w. Condition: brocade worn, otherwise fine. Materials: brocade, metal, wood, lacquer, silk, rush foot treds. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. SEE LOT #1233. |
3,000 - 4,000 |
| 1233 |
"SEATED SAMURAI WITH 'RISING SUN' - DESIGN THIGH GUARDS" A handsome and well-accoutered dressed doll, this has many features in common with lot #1232, including style of metal decor for armor plating. The samurai depicted here is young and undoubtedly of the elite class of society; notice second set of eyebrows, high on head, in the right hand, has a long sword tucked in left side, but needs the short sword or dagger for his left hand. Date: late Edo (1840 - 60 a.d.). Dimensions: 17 1/2" h. x 12" w. Condition: face paint cracking, back armor plate broken (easily repairable), one shoe missing. Materials: brocade, silk, fiber, paint, lacquer, wood for rack-bench, paper. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. See Lot #1232. |
900 - 1,800 |
| 1234 |
"KNEELING ACTOR IN DAIMYO ROLE" Depiction of kneeling actor portraying high-ranking official, possibly "daimyo" or provincial lord, in military dress underneath civilian outer robe. Dressed in geometrically-patterned blue-brown brocade under blue and cream silk robe. Mouth downcast; simpler modern interpretation of older doll warrior-actor types. Date: Edo period - 19th century. Dimensions: 10"h. x 10" w. Condition: handcovering and painting throughout damaged, much loss of gilt paper. Materials: silk, metal, wood, paint, paper. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
1,300 - 1,900 |
| 1235 |
"JINGO, THE WARRIOR-EMPRESS" An extremely attractive depiction of this popular image, Jingo is dressed with a striped brocade skirt, and her outer skirt sports floral formal bamboo and other patterns; she is given the high eyebrows which are a token of beauty, and befitting her military role, a fan in her right hand and working sword in the left. She is seated on a wood rack-stand. Date: late Edo-early Meiji (c. 1850-60 a.d.). Dimensions: 15 3/4" h. x c. 9" w. Condition: some painting loss, some wear of brocade. Materials: brocade, wood, metal, fiber. "AGED WARRIOR, WITH BABE IN ARMS" This is Sukesane, be his paired with Jingo and is holding the baby who eventually becomes Hachiman. Date: late Edo-Meiji (c. 1860-70 a.d.). Dimensions: 14" h. x c. 10 1/4" w. Condition: hat in poor condition, otherwise fine apart from general wear because of age. Materials: brocade, silks, wood, paint, lacquer, fur, rushes on foot treds. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1236 |
"THREE FEMALE SINGERS" This is a very attractive dressed doll set of three women with arms raised in appropriate posture for singing; their teeth are clearly delineated and their hair cunningly detailed. Though there is not much age to the dolls, they are charming and desirable as a set. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: two standing figures, 8" h.; one seated figure, 5 1/2" h. Condition: fine. Materials: brocade, fiber, wood, paint. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
250 - 500 |
| 1237 |
"SAMURAI IN FULL BATTLE REGALIA" A handsome doll, formally dressed in full armor with fan and working swords and properly collapsible shoulder protectors, this doll exemplifies the best of the "samurai" dressed dolls produced in the late Meiji era. The samurai is of high class, as indicated by facial features, and wears beautifully-designed brocade robes under his detailed armor fittings. Date: Meiji Era (c. 1890). Dimensions: 18" h. x 9 1/4" w. Condition: very good condition, no major problems. Materials: brocade, metal, paint, simulated shark skin, felt, fibers, wood for plain rack-bench upon which figure is seated. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1238 |
"MOUNTED WARRIOR ON WHITE HORSE" It is interesting to note that the brocade in which this warrior is robed is the exact same brown brocade as on the Jingo doll described earlier in this appraisal report, certainly suggesting a similar dating for the two. The warrior holds a whisk (sign of rank) in his right hand and sword in left, sports a pointed hat, and has his feet fit into lacquer wood stirrups. The horse prances alertly, one leg up. In an old black-white photograph, the horse and warrior are placed on a matched stand, now apparently lost. Date: Meiji Era (c. 1860-70). Dimensions: 15" h. x c. 12" w. Condition: some wear, particularly on horse. Materials: brocade, metal, silk, paper, hair, paint, lacquer, fibers, glass eyes in horse. "GROOM: ATTENDANT FOR HORSE AND SAMURAI" A bald-headed smiling figure representing a non-elite class of society, this figure, as shown in the old photograph, should be associated with the handsome horse and groom. There originally would have been a rein or some other kind of tangible connection between horse and groom. Costume has blue brocade, with thick purple roll around waist, and simple plates of shoulder armor in same design as metal flaps of breast plate and skirts as #1232, indicating perhaps same period, same workshop or both. Date: Meiji Era (c. 1860-70 a.d.). Dimensions: 12 1/2" h. x c. 7 1/2" w. at shoulder. Condition: head painting cracked and peeling. Materials: brocade, metal, silk, straw for sandals, paint. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
1,300 - 2,000 |
| 1239 |
"SAMURAI IN BATTLE HELMET" A fully detailed warrior, this soldier has on his back a basket-quiver for arrows, a full battle helmet with the metal attachments in horn shape giving clan identification, working sword (one only; other not found), long hair flowing behind head, and beautifully-colored and patterned brocades for underrobes. Date: Meiji Era (later 19th century). Dimensions: 17" h., including horned helmet x 9 1/2" w. Condition: excellent; some slight discoloration of silks, otherwise fine. Materials: brocade, silk, fibers and feathers, metal, wood for plain bench, basketry. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
800 - 1,600 |
| 1240 |
"PAIR OF BUTTERFLY DANCERS" A charming pair, these matched butterfly dancers were featured performers at the Court in Kyoto, and are of a type known from the Heian Period (10-12th centuries) on. Always exquisite in form, and pose, their robes and accoutrements are carefully chosen to display the girls at their most delicate. Here, attached rigid butterfly wings spread behind the figures, and one holds a floral spray; as can be seen from the hand positions, both girls should be doing so, but one floral spray is missing. Hair tied gracefully with gold paper, ending in purple 'cap'. Fingers are rendered with extreme delicacy. Date: Meiji Era (late 19th-early 20th century). Dimensions: 10 1/2" h. x c. 7" w. Condition: fine. Materials: brocade, silk, paper, paint, wood. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
500 - 1,000 |
| 1261 |
"YOUNG SAMURAI" The young boy is dressed in full samurai regalia, including two swords, a fan, and a dragon helmet. The shoulder and skirt pads lack the intricacy of earlier samurai dolls. The brocade is relatively flashy, compared to the harmonious tones of the brocade gracing those earlier dolls. Nevertheless, this is a competently-executed dressed doll of impressive size. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: 13" h. x c. 6 1/2" w. Condition: fine. Materials: brocade, metal, paint, lacquer, rush foot treds, (mock?) shark skin, and wood, for stand. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 800 |
| 1262 |
"PAIR OF OLD AND YOUNG ARCHERS" Archers, their age specified as young or aged by facial features and hair growth, with quivers on backs. Hands posed to hold objects. These are quite "folky" representations, and do not possess the refinement and quality of materials or finish as the archer mentioned earlier in #1199. Date: Meiji Era (late 19th-early 20th century). Dimensions: c. 9" h. Condition: wear on shoes and on paper; not of quality of many other dolls in collection, so show age badly. Materials: puffy think silk, paper, feathers, paint, lacquer, wood. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
300 - 600 |
| 1263 |
"PAIR OF IMPERIAL DOLLS" Handsome set of this popular doll type. Empress has the fourteen-layer robe proper to a noble lady as well as an elaborate and separate crown with simulated jewels, an 'endless knot' design in two tassels coming over her shoulder, and both embroidered and figured multi-colored brocade. Emperor is robed in a handsome robe of reduced palette, blues and greys, with minor additional colors. Date: late Edo-early Meiji (1850-1870 a.d.). Dimensions: emperor: 13" h. x 14" at base of skirt; empress, 13 1/2 h. x 16" at base of skirt. Condition: emperor, left hand broken, painting of head damaged, wig missing; empress, head painting damaged. Materials: brocade, silk, fiber, metal, wood, paint. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
1,300 - 2,300 |
| 1264 |
"THREE MEN HOLDING SUSHI PARTY" Charming genre scene, perhaps more interesting because of interest of items accompanying dolls than for dolls themselves. Dolls wear hats, each with slightly different motif from simple to less simple, perhaps indicating rank of person portrayed. Stances indicate that there is one host and two guests. They are all having a wonderful time, as evidenced by their smiles. These are simple works, not powerful images as dolls, but captivating for their own naivete. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: standing figure, 8" h. x 4" w.; two seated figures, 5" h. x c. 5 1/2" w. Condition: cracking of paint on faces, silk slightly dirty. Materials: silk, fiber, paint, and accompanying objects of wood or papier mache. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 800 |
| 1265 |
"YOUNG SAMURAI" Young boys (see blush of moustache, upper lip) in samurai regalia, doubtless representing attendants on full-fledged samurai; suggested in this role in this collection is #1239, who sports the same type of white silk sash roll around middle; these are probably meant as a 'master' and 'apprentice' set of three samurai. The happy pair is dressed in brocades of differing patterns but have matched poses. Since the photographs were taken, they have been given swords, but may still be missing several other items which pertain to their costumes. Date: Meiji Era (later 19th century). Dimensions: kneeling boy with topknot, 12" h.; kneeling boy with shaved head, 10 1/2" h. Condition: very good apart from condition of paper hats. Materials: brocade, silks, fiber, paint, wood, metal, paper, rushes, for shoe covers. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
450 - 900 |
| 1266 |
"SEATED SAMURAI WITH RED SILK BUCKLE TASSELS" A handsome doll, representing a young samurai, it is accompanied by numerous accoutrements, including two swords, and gold cone hat. Left hand needs to have battle fan, now missing. Shoulder pads articulated, following traditions of fine doll-making. Possibly originally part of set with #1265 and #1239; it shares with the important seated helmeted warrior of #1239 the red silk buckle tassels, and is of approximately the same height. Date: Meiji Era (late 19th century). Dimensions: 16 1/2" h. x 9 1/2" w. Condition: paint damage to hands, and other slight areas of wear; otherwise, fine. Materials: brocade, silk, metal, fiber, paper, gilding, and wood, for rack-bench. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
800 - 1,200 |
| 1267 |
"THREE COURT ENTERTAINERS" Three entertainers in costume appropriate for court appearance, but executed in more folky than elegant mode. Charming but not of superior quality; roughly finished. Objects they should be carrying missing; could be added to group easily if found. Dancer on rough wood stand. Date: 20th century. Dimensions: dancer, 11 3/4" h. x 7 1/8" w. finger; seated man, 8" h. x 7 1/2" w.; seated chanter, 9 1/2" h. x c. 7 1/2" w. Condition: wood and paint damage. Materials: thin silk, wood lacquer. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
400 - 800 |
| 1268 |
"SEATED WAR COMMANDER" The most elaborately bedecked of any of the military officers in the Kaufmann collection, this is a splendid dressed doll, ripe with dignity, and dressed according to his rank, with elaborate brocade, furs, and silk tassels. He wears a full complement of two words with hardstone necklace from which is pendant the sacred mirror, and is seated on a 'tori' - style red lacquer bench, very special seating and one created for important personnages only. The war drum, #1269, and possibly the battle wand and fan, #1270 (although this suite appears slightly later) might well have accompanied him in his original context. Date: Meiji Era or possibly Taisho Era (If so, superlative quality for that era, 1912-26 a.d.) Dimensions: 17 1/4" h. x 11" w. Condition: apart from some loss of gilding and some lacquer and paint cracking, and slightly loss of hardstones in necklace, very fine. Materials: brocade, fur, silk, fiber, wood, lacquer, paint, gilding, metal, and hardstones. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. See Lot #1269 & Lot #1270. |
2,100 - 3,000 |
| 1269 |
"WAR DRUM" Handsome accessory piece, with stretched hide resonators over lacquered wood drum base. Faded lavender and cream tassels, with metal attachment, enhance appearance of drum. This is almost certainly a companion piece for the war commander Lot #1268. Date: late Edo-early Meiji (1860's a.d.). Dimensions: 5 1/4" h. x 4 7/8" w. at top. Condition: some lacquer damage. Materials: brown lacquer with gold sprinkles and gilded hide ends, wood, silk, and metal. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. See Lot #1268. |
200 - 400 |
| 1270 |
"STAND WITH FAN AND WAR BATON" Created to accompany a war commander, such as #1268 in Kaufmann collection, this represents the commander's war fan, used for signaling, as well as to indicate his position and rank, and baton of office. Handsome, and in three favorite Japanese colors of gold, black and red. Date: 20th century (possibly earlier, but doubtful). Dimensions: 10" h. x 13" w., baton width. Condition: excellent. Materials: wood, lacquer, gold leaf, leather. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. See Lot #1268. |
200 - 400 |
| 1301 |
"SEATED SAMURAI" A very nicely finished doll, with beige and gold brocade for dominant outer garment, faded lavender for inner, accompanied by fan and two swords, and conical hat; lacks the intricacy of the Edo-early Meiji dolls, but still handsome and impressive. Date: late Meiji-early Taisho Era (1900's-20's a.d.). Dimensions: 16 1/2" h. x 10 1/2" w. Condition: apart from some minor paint loss, excellent. Materials: brocade, metal, paper, fiber and feathers, wood, for rack-bench. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
1,200 - 2,200 |
| 1302 |
"STANDING MARUHEI SAMURAI DOLL" A fine example of fully-armored samurai dressed doll, this doll has much in common with #1266, #1265, and #1239, and possibly dates to the same period and workshops; note similarities in face painting between this doll and the seated samurai of #1266. The sword, which works, is of excellent quality for a doll sword. This doll is one of three originally in collection, and is by the workshop known as "Maruhei", a well-known workshop of the late Meiji and Taisho Eras whose dolls are considered highly desirable among collectors today. Date: late Meiji-Taisho Eras (early 20th century). Dimensions: 15 1/4" h. x 7" w. Condition: only minor paint and lacquer problems, otherwise excellent. Materials: brocade, wood, including stand, metal silk, fiber, paper, and rushes, for foot treds. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
800 - 1,000 |
| 1303 |
"NITTA YOSHISADA OFFERING SWORD TO WAVES" An unusual doll for this collection, the figure is placed in a specific painted representational setting. The figure has a sensitive and aristocratic face, and hoists his sword preparatory to offering it to the blue waves, which lap at the rock upon which he stands. His gloves are executed in striking gray-white polka dots, and the brocade is a lovely purple. The hero, Nitta Yoshisada (1301-38 a.d.) was involved in the civil war of the Genko Era of the early 1330's. He and Ashikaga Takauji led the revolt against the Kamakura shogunate, and he himself attacked the Hojo clan forces in Kamakura in 1833, defeating them soundly; and during the following Kemmu Restoration, he was made commander of the Kyoto 'musha-dokoro', guards who kept order among warriors assigned to guard the emperor and his palaces. In turn, he was defeated by an Ashikaga clan officer in violation of the new regulations established by the Kemmu Restoration. Date: Meiji Era (c. 1890 a.d.). Dimensions: 13" h. x 6" w. at hem. Condition: some paint loss, otherwise fine. Materials: brocade, metal, fiber, mesh, paint, wood. Provenance: Originally obtained from the collection of Bernard Kaufmann, New York City, 1972. This collection has been displayed in various museums displaying oriental exhibits. |
700 - 1,100 |
| 1305 |
JAPANESE WARRIOR DOLL. Edo period (?) Japanese doll (ningyo) of samurai with cloth body and clothing. No mark. Size: 3 3/4"H, 5"W, 4"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
200 - 400 |
| 1481 |
HAKATA URASAKI SCULPTOR DOLL. 20th c. Japanese ceramic figure of sculptor carving figure of Buddha. Marked: Made in Japan. Size: 10 1/2"H, 8"W, 7"D. conditoin: age appropriate wear. |
50 - 100 |
| 1482 |
HAKATA URASAKI OLD COUPLE DOLL. 20th c. Hakata Urasaki ceramic doll of Old couple with umbrella. Marked: Washable Hakata Urasaki Dolls. Size: 10"H, 7 1/2"W, 4"D. Condition: roughness around hands. |
50 - 100 |
| 1483 |
HAKATA URASAKI OLD COUPLE DOLL. 20th c. Japanese ceramic Hakata Urasaki doll of Old couple with fish. Marked: Hakata Urasaki Dolls, Made in Japan. Size: 9"H, 8 1/2"W, 6"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
50 - 100 |
| 1484 |
HAKATA URASAKI ZEN MASTER DOLL. 20th c. ceramic Hakata Urasaki doll of Zen master with cat. Marked: made in Japan. Size: 7 1/2"H, 7 1/2"W, 3"D. condition: good. |
50 - 100 |
| 1485 |
HAKATA URASAKI SCHOLAR DOLL 20th Century ceramic Hakata Urasaki doll of scholar at desk with woven framed mat base. Marked: Hakata Urasaki Dolls. Size: 9 1/4"H, 8"W, 6 1/2"D. plus base: 10 1/2"W, 8"D, 1"H. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
50 - 100 |
| 1486 |
HAKATA URASAKI VESSEL MAKER DOLL. Hakata Urasaki doll, 20th c. ceramic figure of vessel maker. No mark. Size: 9"H, 7"W, 6"D. condition: good. |
50 - 100 |
| 1487 |
2 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. Two Hakata Urasaki ceramic dolls, 20th c. includes: (1) Karate Master. No mark. Size: 7"H, 8"W, 5 1/2"D. Condition: good. (1) woman cooking. Marked: made in Japan. Size: 7"H, 7"W, 4"D. condition: good. |
100 - 200 |
| 1488 |
2 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. Two Hakata Urasaki dolls, 20th c. ceramic includes: (1) umbrella maker. No mark. Size: 7 1/2"H, 6"W, 5"D. condition: good. (1) Fisherman with net. Marked: Original Arnart Creation Japan. Size: 7"H, 5 1/2"W, 3 1/2"D. condition: good. |
100 - 200 |
| 1489 |
HAKATA URASAKI DOLL LAMP. Hakata Urasaki doll lamp, 20th c. ceramic figure of old woman threading bobbin lamp with original box. Marked: paper label: Urasaki Doll Fukuoka Japan. Size: 13"H, 6"diam. base. Condition: good. |
100 - 200 |
| 1490 |
3 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. three Hakata Urasaki dolls, 20th c. ceramic figures include: (1) seated scholar. Marked: made in Japan. Size: 5"H. Condition: good. (1) scholar with scroll. Marked: made in Japan. Size: 5 1/4"H. condition: good. (1) Seated potter. No mark. Size: 5"H. condition: good. |
100 - 200 |
| 1491 |
2 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. Two Hakata Urasaki dolls, 20th c. ceeramic, includes: (1) Seated man. No mark. size: 5"H. Condition: good. (1) Seated woman. Marked: hand decorated Relco Japan. Size: 5 1/2"H. Condition: good. |
60 - 120 |
| 1492 |
2 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. Two Hakata Urasaki dolls, 20th c. ceramic includes: (1) Woman pounding grain. No mark. size: 6"H. condition: good. (1) Squating farm woman. No mark. Size: 6"H. Condition: good. |
60 - 120 |
| 1493 |
2 HAKATA URASAKI DOLLS. Two Hakata Urasaki dolls, 20th c. ceramic includes: (1) Standing man. No mark. Size: 7 1/2"H. Condition: good. (1) Standing porter. No mark. size: 7"H. condition: good. |
100 - 200 |
| 1494 |
3 HAKATA URASAKI RELIEFS. 20th c. ceramic, 3 Hakata Urasaki relief dolls framed on woven mat background with wooden frames. All marked: Ucagco Ceramic Japan. Includes: (1) Farmer, (1) Woman carrying grain, (1) man with basket. Size: 9 1/2"H, 7"W. Condition: all with age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 1495 |
HAKATA URASAKI SCULPTOR DOLL. Hakata Urasaki sculptor doll, 20th c. ceramic. Figure of sculptor carving a Buddha figure. Marked: made in Japan. Size: 10"H, 7"W, 7"d. condition: good. |
50 - 100 |
| 1498 |
INDIAN PARVATI MOVING FIGURE. 20th c. Indian papier mache and plaster painted four part moving figure of parvati, operates much like a bobble head doll. No mark. Size: 14"H, 5"Diam. base. Condition: minor wear to surface. |
50 - 100 |
