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Asian Art.


LotDescriptionEstimate
131 ORIENTAL CARVED FERN STAND. Circa 1930's. Lacquered finish, circular top, carved and pierced sides, arched and carved legs. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 13 1/8"diameter, 36 1/4"H. 150 - 250
140 LIDDED JADE VESSEL W. BASE. Carved green jade lidded vessel, pierce carved roses over body of vase and lid on fitted carved wooden vase. No mark. Size: vase: 8"H, 5"W, 3"D. Base 1/2"H. Condition: minor losses to carved leaves. 1,000 - 2,000
197A 4 PANEL ASIAN SCREEN. Four panel Asian screen, double sided decoration. One side decorated wtih ivory like carved pieces creating scenes of birds above and still lifes below, with incised pattern borders, reverse side with painted panels with similar subjects. No mark. Size: each panel 18"W, 72"H. Condition: cracks in panels, several carved pieces are loose or have fallen off screen (most pieces still exist and are included in lot), several sections of painted side are fragile and cracking. 1,000 - 2,000
200A ASIAN DRAGON WOOD CARVING. Date unknown. Unmarked. This shows a winding dragon emanating from the sea, holding a mystery ball in its mouth. This features a great deal of tracery carving. Size: 13 3/8" h., 6 3/4" w. Condition: many cracks are in the carving; some wear to the dark finish in spots. 150 - 200
232A HARDSTONE CARVING AND CHOP. 18th / 19th c. Agate or similar stone. It is carved with a scene showing fishermen, a house, a tree and birds. The seal is irregularly shaped. Size: 3 1/2" h. Condition: no visible defects. 1,000 - 2,000
233A HARDSTONE CARVING AND CHOP. 18th/19th c. Red agate or similar stone. This shows scholarly type men wading in a stream, among several types of trees. It is roughly triangular shaped. Size: 3 7/8" h. Condition: several small fleabites at the apex of the carving. 1,000 - 2,000
234A JAPANESE FOO DOG INCENSERY. 20th c. Bronze, with traces of gilding. Stamped "Japan" on the lid's underside, and also on the bottom of the incensery. Size: 7" h., 4" w. Condition: oxidation, verdigris. 100 - 200
247A JAPANESE SPEARMAN WATERCOLOR. Believed to be 19th c. Watercolor and ink on paper. Copious calligraphy above the image. The backing board is a luan plywood box top, showing it originated in Kyoto and was sent to the USA in 1961 (gift value $10). Size: 10 3/4" h., 9 7/8" w., framed 20 3/4" h., 15 1/2" w. Condition: lacunae on the left side (crescent shaped and large irregular loss on the left edge) all of which are backed with paper; frame and mat are as is. 300 - 500
248A JAPANESE SEATED FIGHTER WATERCOLOR. Believed to be 19th c. Watercolor & ink on paper. A seated warrior is shown holding a sceptre, bearing a quiver of arrows, and being alongside a white banner. Size: 10 1/4" h., 7 7/8" w., framed 21" h., 14 3/4" w. Condition: 3 small creases in the upper right, otherwise no visible defects; frame and mat are as is. 300 - 500
249A JAPANESE SWORDSMAN WATERCOLOR. Believed to be 19th c. Watercolor & ink on paper. This shows a man adjusting his helmet. A sheathed sword is attached to him. Size: 10 1/2" h., 8 1/2" w., framed 21" h., 14 3/4" w. Condition: no visible defects; frame and mat are as is. 300 - 500
250A JAPANESE ARCHER WATERCOLOR. Believed to be 19th c. Watercolor and ink on paper. Artist unknown. On the back of the frame is a card with a paragraph apparently about the pictured mercenary. Size: 10 1/2" h., 9" w., framed 21" h., 14 5/8" w. Condition: insect damage (lacunae) in the upper left and near the banner, two of which have been backed with paper; mat and frame are as is. 300 - 500
343 NANGA STYLE BLOSSOMS IN THE HILLS. 19th c. Ink and watercolor on silk, mounted on silk. One red seal and a short series of characters. Shows a man peeking out a hut looking at blossoms and a large hill looms behind him. Size: 47 1/2" h., 16 1/4" w., mounted 77" h., 21" w. Condition: appears to yellowed and/or soiled, and there is wear to the mounting near the bone handles, but otherwise good. 400 - 600
344 MT. FUJI SCROLL. 19th / early 20th c. Watercolor on silk, mounted on silk. Two characters and one red seal. Size: 14" h., 18" w., mounted 49" h., 23" w. Condition: wear & tear near the rolling sticks; green stain in the lower right area of the image. 400 - 500
345 STYLE OF URAGAMI GYOKUEO SCROLL. 19th c. Ink and white watercolor on silk, mounted to silk. Shows two men walking on a snow covered bridge. Size: 50 1/2" h., 14" w., mounted 78" h., 20" w. Condition: some small foxing on the image. Comes with a wooden box. 600 - 1,000
374 ORIENTAL CAMPHOR LINED BLANKET BOX. Circa 1940's. Exterior with carved scenic and dragon decoration, top with lucite cover. Hinged lid, camphor lined interior. Condition: age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 39 3/4"W., 20 1/2"D., 22 1/2"H. 100 - 150
375 CHINESE NOODLE CABINET Qing period (?) Chinese noodle cabinet, black painted wood, two door front, interior shelf with two drawers, metal fittings, canted shape. No mark. Size: 68"H, 38"W at base, tapers to 34"W at top, crest rail top 39"W. 22"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 200 - 400
376 ASIAN PAINTED CABINET. Painted wooden hinge lid cabinet or trunk, rectangular form, front painted with floral and figural decoration. No mark. Size: 23"H, 34"W, 21 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 100 - 200
377 PAINTED CHINESE CABINET. 19th c. (?) Chinese painted cabinet with still life decorated front, metal hardware. No mark. Size: 74"H, 43 1/2"W, 18 1/2"D. Conditoin: age appropriate wear and scratches. 500 - 1,000
378 ZEN SNAKE & CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL. 19th c. Ink on silk. Two red seals. Size: 47 1/2" h., 15 1/2" w., mounted 81" h., 20" w. Condition: evidence of old creases, remounted, new silk and bone handles. 400 - 600
379 JAPANESE NANGA SCHOOL STYLE SCROLL. 19th c. Watercolor and ink on silk, mounted on silk. Marked with one red seal. Golden silk backing. Shows a mountain and a rider. Size: 46 1/4" h., 8" w., mounted 70" h., 10" w. Condition: separation at the top rail, the mounting is old and dry; 2 stains in the image but otherwise good; no handles. 400 - 500
380 MONK DARUMA JAPANESE SCROLL. 19th c. Ink on paper, mounted on paper with silk accents, bone handles. Shows a hermit like fellow with an earring. Size: 22" h., 10 1/2" w., mounted 51" h., 12 1/2" w. Condition: some creases, spots on the image but otherwise good. 300 - 500
572 3 PANEL ASIAN FOLDING SCREEN 3 panel Asian folding screen, 4 brass double fold hinges, black ebonized wood frame, 2 circle slider feet on each panel. Brocade lame like glotique fabric with gold and silver threads on a cream background, depict a rural asian landscape scene. Reverse side has solid cream, matte silk satin fabric finish. Size: 24 1/2"W (each panel), 53 1/4"H. Condition: woven lame brocade fabric fraying in several areas with tears. cream silk reverse has age discoloration. 150 - 300
674B HIROSHIGE KINKAKUJI OBAN WOODBLOCK PRINT. 19th c. From the Kyoto Meishto series. This shows people in a market among blossoming trees. Size: 9 1/2" h., 14 1/2" w., matted 16" h., 20" w. Condition: seven small lacunae in the print. 400 - 500
675B GAKUTI WOMAN WITH A FAN. 19th c. Surimono woodblock print in colors. Size: 8 3/8" h., 7 1/2" w. Condition: unmatted and unframed; backed with old tissue; old creases and some surface wear to the paper. 400 - 500
676B HARANOBU WOMAN READING BLOCKPRINT. 18th c. Blockprint with color. Cut down. Size: 8 1/4" h., 5 1/2" w. Condition: wear with three holes in the upper left corner; no mat and no frame. 400 - 500
677B HARANOBU 12 SEASONS-SPRING. 18th c. Block print with color. Large chuban size. Shows two woman dreaming of walking along a path with a man. Size: 8 3/8" h., 11 1/8" w. Condition: yellowing to the paper with some stains in the upper right corner; one vertical crease bisects the print. 1,000 - 2,000
748 LANDSCAPE SCROLL. 19th c.? Ink on paper, mounted to green-gold silk. Size: 43 1/2" h., 12 1/2" w., mounted 70" h., 17 1/2" w. Condition: water damage to the bottom; old creases to the paper; damage to the mounting. 300 - 400
749 FALCON AND MAPLE TREE SCROLL. 19th c? Ink and watercolor on silk, mounted to silk. Marked with one red seal and sparse calligraphy. Size: 43" h., 16" w., mounted 64" h., 21 1/2" w. Condition: some creases and possible repair near the falcon's head; dirty mounting silk and one broken (missing) handle. 400 - 600
750 CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL. 19th c? Ink on paper, mounted to silk. Marked with two red seals. Size: 53" h., 22 1/2" w., mounted 86" h., 29" w. Condition: some water stains to the paper; some creases to the paper. 400 - 500
984 RED PAINTED CHEST Qing period (?) chest painted red with black and gold landscape and genre decoration, newer hardware. No mark. Size: 49 1/2"H, 37"W, 18 1/2"D. Condition: age appropriate wear. 400 - 800
1007 TWO NETSUKES. (1) carved wood elephant. Mark: red calligraphic. Size: 1 1/4" h. Condition: NVD. (2) carved horse. Mark: calligraphic. Size: 2" h. Condition: NVD. 60 - 120
1008 TWO DOG NETSUKES. (1) sitting carved wood dog with a bow and bell collar. Mark: red calligraphic. Size: 2" h. Condition: no visible defects. (2) sitting carved wood dog with a ball licking his tail. Mark: dog head (?) symbol. Size: 2.5" h. Condition: no visible defects. 60 - 120
1009 TWO FISH NETSUKES. (1) carved wood puffer fish. Mark: red calligraphic. Size: 1 7/8" l. Condition: dirt or flaw on one side. (2) carved wood fish in waves. mark: dog head(?) symbol. Size: 2 3/8" l. Condition: no visible defects. 60 - 120
1010 THREE NETSUKES. (1) carved wood owl sitting on a branch. Mark: red calligraphic. Size: 1 3/4" h. Condition: no visible defects. (2) carved wood rooster. Mark: red calligraphic. size: 1 5/8" h. Condition: NVD. (3) carved wood monkey with red eyes. Unmarked. Size: 2 3/4" h. Condition: NVD. 80 - 160
1050 BONE INRO BOX. The sectioned box has a scene depicting turtles on both sides. It has a sliding bone Ojime bead at the top to secure the cord that holds the box together. A double fish netsuke carved from a tagua nut acts as a toggle to secure it to the waist. Unmarked. Size: 3" l., 2 1/4" w. Condition: no visible defects. 60 - 120

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