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#21396 Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints by Yoshitoshi Mori
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(日本近代藝術家森義利作版畫兩張). Yoshitoshi Mori (Japan, 1898-1992) Master fabric dyer and print maker, Yoshitoshi Mori's work has been collected by museums in Japan and in the west. In these two prints shown here, one can see both the boldness and the abstract quality expressed in a distinct modern sense. The works, though with a complex look on the surface, hold a naïve feeling that are almost cartoon like perhaps can date back to his involvement with the Mingei movement and his early working with stencil dying. His colors are charming. They remind me of old and solemn Japanese towns and people from the past era. The colors in these two prints are warm and somewhat quiet in its richness. They hold many tiny images: pagoda, lantern like stone column, stone walls, Japanese gates, bundled-yarn like trees, people, houses, shops and shop decorations, stalls, more people, flying white doves, ... Though these two works are landscape and festival print, people are the central theme in both of the works that contrasted to each other. One is filled with endless houses and trees with just a few, scarce dream-like figures in the middle that pulls the whole painting inward for the viewers. Perhaps the artist was speaking inside him something quiet and important? It reminds me of pebbles being thrown on a pond of water, and we see more and more the reflections and the circles growing outward from inside... The other work is just the opposite with people working like music flowing through the image with bright and cheerful colors. This print, abstract in nature, is composed of many lantern-like circles against the rectangular, triangular, and other geometric shapes such as diamond shape, with figures spotting here and there all over the place, creating a rhythmic river flow under thickly roofed sky with only a few white doves flying above, chasing the freedom... The following link is provided for more reference. https://www.asianartscollection.com/a/Yoshitoshi-Mori/53 Approximate Dimensions (Unframed) for each print : 17 1/2" x 13 1/2". Dimensions with Frame: 25 1/4" x 19 1/4". Sold as a pair. Price upon request.
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#31046 Pair of Small Antique Hand-Painted Imari Teacups with Gilt Design
Japanese and Other Art Decorative & Collectibles ...
130.00
95.00
This pair of Slightly larger Antique Imari Teacups with a Gilt Design is hand-painted with an intense blue with some orange red and gilt colors. These lovely cups with scalloped edges are painted with a large crane hovering over waves and pine tree inside an open-window. One cup has a chip at the bottom rim of the cup. Otherwise in good condition. Late 19-early 20th century. Price shown is for the pair. Dimensions for each cup:
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#30138 Massive Size 19th Century Antique Imari Plate, 18 1/8
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This beautiful massive size Imari plate is hand-painted with beautiful seasonal flowers, bonsai floral pot, rocks, and wooden fences in six divided columns circling the plate. The middle is delicately painted with what looks like might be camellia or peony flowers with large foliage. The plate is painted in a tasteful subdued dark blue, sienna brown red, light orange, green, and light yellow on a white ground. The back side of the plate is embedded with some signature under the clear glaze that is hard to see. Such impressive porcelain plate makes a great decorative piece for a interior living space. 19th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 18 1/8" Diameter x 2 5/8" H
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#30001 Set of Two Large Size Antique Imari Plates, 16"
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Set of Two Large Size Antique Imari Plates, 16". These two beautiful plates are almost a pair with slight differences and are being sold as a pair. They are hand-painted with with phoenix and potted flower motives inside six divided columns in subdued dark blue, dark reddish brown, orange, green, and beige on the white ground. The back sides of the plateds are incribed with muted signature under the clear glaze. 19th century. 16" Diameter x 2 1/4" H
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#31044 Vintage 20th Century Hand-Painted Tibetan Style Narrow Cabinet with Floral Design
820.00
620.00
This narrow vintage cabinet is hand-painted with a lovely bright yellow color with peony flowers on a branch at the front and other floral designs on the two sides, painted in red, green, blue, pink, and white, colors that often seen on painted Tibetan furniture pieces. It is likely a small altar chest with a door on the top and a drawer at the bottom. It has a deeper depth with good storage. 20th century. Dimensions: 17 1/2" L x 16 1/4" D x 32" H
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#28287 Ex-Large Size Antique Tibetan Wooden Trunk with Raised Painting of A Dragon
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The rich colors on this painted trunk derive from precious organic mineral compounds and vegetation. It is incredible to see that the colors remain so beautifully vivid and still in excellent condition after all the years. The raised painted lacquer work is commonly seen in some painted Tibetan furniture work, often with nice detail reflecting the devotion of painter in this time consuming pursue of its artistry. The scaled dragon is presented in a curled form circled by a shape with twelve petals. Its face is painted with wide open mouth, two horns on the head, and big eyes. Outside the twelve petal shape, the surface is decorated with painted stylized characters like that of Chinese of "double-happiness" and other commonly used Tibetan motives. The four corners of the trunk are painted with auspicious clouds as well as the four-petaled flowers on the bands, all painted in beautiful red, yellow, green, and other colors. The metal fittings on the lid have been replaced. Estimated to be from the 18-19th century. This trunk makes a focal point with its warm colors and bold dragon design that adds to the sophistication of a space. Dimensions: 43 7/8" L x 17" D x 21" H
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#16832 Large Size Old Silk Thangka Painting of A White Tara and Many Buddhas
13000.00
6000.00
Large Size Old Silk Thangka Painting with a White Tara figure with many small Buddhas, painted in organic color pigments made of minerals and vegetation. The outside brocade that frames the painting has deteriorated. White Tara in Tibetan Buddhism represents longevity and healing in practice. In the picture, the figure in the center sits on a lotus throne with crossed feet. Her right arm resting on the knee, with fingers pointing downward, while her left arm holding a flower stem. Her face is gently painted with two eyes only (most Tara forms bear seven eyes). This large size Thangka might have been used or hung at a temple or a monastery for the worship purpose. Its lovely colors and rendition of the main figure resembling the style of some works painted in the 18th century. Exact age unknown. Over 100 years. As is condition. Dimensions: 41" x 33" (Tanka), 58" x 39" (the hanging) Provided below are references from the internet links: http://www.rigdzindharma.org/white-tara.htmlhttps://www.himalayanart.org/pages/manjushrisita/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_%28Buddhism%29
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#27071 Large Painted Antique Semi-Tibetan Cabinet with Auspicious Fruit (SOLD)
2400.00
1550.00
Large Size Painted Antique Semi-Tibetan Cabinet with Auspicious Pomegranate Fruit, Melon, and twined orange floral design, painted in bright green and shades of orange color on the dark yellow background. the thick cabinet frames is carved with several character and shape of a Chinese Longevity symbol. There are two sets of doors, each open to a full empty storage space inside. the inside is rustic. Late 19 to early 20th century. As is. Dimensions: 36 1/4" L x 20 1/4" W x 40 3/8" H
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