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February 2006 Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-38
Paintings
39-63
64-88
89-113
114-138
139-163
164-167
Works on Paper
168-187
188-207
208-227
228-247
248-267
Sculpture
268-277
278-287
288-297
298-305
Furniture
306-315
316-325
326-332
Vintage Photography
333-342
343-348
Orientalia
349-363
364-378
379-393
394-408
409-423
424-436
Fine Jewelry
437-461
462-486
487-511
512-536
537-561
562-586
587-610
Decorative Arts
611-635
636-660
661-685
686-710
711-722
Wedgwood
723-732
733-742
743-752
753-762
763-772
773-776
Porcelain & Ceramics
777-791
792-806
807-821
822-836
837-851
852-855
Glass
856-865
866-875
876-885
886-895
896-899
Silver
900-909
910-919
920-929
930-939
940-949
950-959
960-964
Carpets
965-974
975-984
985-994
995-1004
1005-1014
1015
Autographs, Books, Maps & Documents
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1050


Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III ( Japanese, 1786 - 1864)

424. Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III ( Japanese, 1786 - 1864)


"Hour of the Monkey." Original woodblock print. "Toyokuni ga" signature on the Toshidama cartouche. Published ca. 1856 by Yamaguchiya. Not framed. Paper measures approx. 15" x 10".

150/250 Sold: $63.25

Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786 - 1864) and Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)

425. Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786 - 1864) and Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)


Collaboration original woodblock print. Figures by Kunisada and the landscape by Hiroshige. "Kochoro Toyokuni ga" signature in a Toshidama cartouche dated from 1850-1860. Not framed. Paper measures approx. 15" x 10".

150/300 Sold: $86.25

Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu (Japanese, 1724 - 1770)

426. Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu (Japanese, 1724 - 1770)


From the series A Picture Book of Beautiful Women of the Green Houses (Ehon seiro bijin awase), ca. 1770. Seated beautiful woman reading a scroll. Not framed, overall paper measures approx. 8-1/4" x 5-1/2". Until 1765 Harunobu was not very popular until 1765, when friendship with the poets of haikai (seventeen-syllable poetry) in Edo, enabled him to produced the first nishiki-e (full-color woodcut print) in 1765, suddenly raising him to the zenith of the Ukiyo-e world. His unique dream-like bijin dominated the Ukiyo-e world of his time and Harunobu frequently composed mitate-e (parody pictures) of bijin, his subjects borrowed from historical facts and legendary tales. The basic concept of his art is affection, especially love which was a central element of his works. Harunobu also designed many shunga (erotic prints) which are marked by the same artistry and taste as his ordinary designs.

200/300 Sold: $115.00

Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu (Japanese, 1724 - 1770)

427. Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu (Japanese, 1724 - 1770)


"Spring Dream." Original woodblock on paper from the Twelve Seasons print collection. Not framed, paper measures approx. 8-3/8" x 11-1/8". The print depicts two women having the same dream while sleeping. Until 1765 Harunobu was not very popular until 1765, when friendship with the poets of haikai (seventeen-syllable poetry) in Edo, enabled him to produced the first nishiki-e (full-color woodcut print) in 1765, suddenly raising him to the zenith of the Ukiyo-e world. His unique dream-like bijin dominated the Ukiyo-e world of his time and Harunobu frequently composed mitate-e (parody pictures) of bijin, his subjects borrowed from historical facts and legendary tales. He was devoted to idealized feminine beauty, which he interpreted as symbolizing tenderness, purity and frail grace. The basic concept of his art is affection, especially love which was a central element of his works. Harunobu also designed many shunga (erotic prints) which are marked by the same artistry and taste as his ordinary designs.

200/300 Sold: $230.00

Gakutei (Yashima Harunobu), (Japanese, born circa 1786 - 1868)

428. Gakutei (Yashima Harunobu), (Japanese, born circa 1786 - 1868)


Surimono depicting a courtly woman with a fan. Top left corner features a short poem in a square cartouche. Original woodblock print with gaufrage. Published as a Shichi-Fukujin Series, or Seven Gods of Luck. Not framed, measures approx. 8-1/2" x 7-1/2". Surimono's were in fashion during late 18th to early 19th century. These were privately commissioned prints, which in turn were used as gifts, etc. Most of the artist's of that period were commissioned at one point or another. Historical events, scenes from nature, kabuki actors were among the most popular themes in surimonos. They were especially popular among poets.

200/300 Sold: $80.50

Japanese Woodblock Print

429. Japanese Woodblock Print


This woodblock print on paper with gauffrage depicts two geishas and a young geisha apprentice outdoors, with the mountain Fuji in the background. A cartouche is on the top right corner, and a seal is on the lower right corner. Some text on the left margin. Overall paper measures approx. 9-1/2" x 14".

75/150 Sold: $57.50

Silk Embroidery Panel, Chinese, ca. early 20th Century

430. Silk Embroidery Panel, Chinese, ca. early 20th Century


The silk embroidery pane depicts a barnyard with chickens and roosters. Wood frame. Measures approx. 13-1/2" x 10-1/4"; overall approx. 13-1/2" x 10-1/4". Back of the panel is covered with dark green cloth depicting Chinese symbols.

300/500 Sold: $701.50

Set of Ten Japanese Noodle Cups

431. Set of Ten Japanese Noodle Cups


Blue and white porcelain footed noodle cups with sightly fluted bowl. Gilt accents throughout. Underglaze mark on the bottom. Each cup measures apprx. 2-1/2"T x 3"D.

200/300

Set of Five Imari Bowls, ca. 19th Century

432. Set of Five Imari Bowls, ca. 19th Century


These footed bowls feature slightly fluted sides and a classic Imari design. Each measures apprx. Underglaze mark on bottom. Each bowl measures apprx. 2"T x 6"W.

350/450

Set of Five Imari Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century

433. Set of Five Imari Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century


Interior of these Imari bowls features a landscape design with blue and white glazes, with gilt and red accents. Footed bowl with slightly fluted edges. Underglaze mark on bottom. Each bowl measures apprx. 2"T x 6"D.

250/350

Set of Five Diamond Shape Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century

434. Set of Five Diamond Shape Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century


Very nice set of five diamond shape Imari bowls decorated with flowers, birds and scalloped designs. Not marks found. Each measures apprx. 1-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 6-1/4".

400/600

Set of Five Blue and White Imari Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century

435. Set of Five Blue and White Imari Bowls, ca. Late 19th Century


Footed Imari dishes with slightly fluted bowl. Blue and white Arita design. Underglaze marks on bottom. Each measures apprx. 1-3/4" x 6".

200/300 Sold: $172.50

A Collection of Imari Export Porcelain Dishes, All ca. 19th Century, Except for Vases

436. A Collection of Imari Export Porcelain Dishes, All ca. 19th Century, Except for Vases


This lot includes: a pair of small Imari dishes with landscape (apprx. 7/8" x 4-1/2"), pair of 20th century blue and white ovoid vases (apprx. 3-1/2"T x 4"W), two pairs of Imari noodle cups, two of them have an underglaze marks (all apprx. 2-3/4" x 3-1/4"D), a pair of Imari rise bowls and covers; the covers have an underglaze mark (bowl apprx. 2-1/2" x 4-1/2", covers apprx. 1"T x 4"D), and a nice pair of Imari bowls with gilt accents; underglaze mark on bottom (apprx. 1-7/8" x 6"W).

400/600 Sold: $80.50

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