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September 07 Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-44
Paintings
45-64
65-84
85-104
105-124
125-144
145-150
Works on Paper
151-165
166-180
181-195
196-210
211-225
226-233
Kokoon Arts Club & Cleveland School Artists
234-243
244-253
254-263
264-273
274-283
284-291
Ceramics and Porcelain
292-316
317-341
342-366
367-391
392-416
417-425
Glass
426-435
436-445
446-455
456-465
466-468
Sculpture
469-478
479-485
Orientalia
486-510
511-535
536-560
561-585
586-610
611-635
636-656
Fine Jewelry
657-681
682-706
707-731
732-756
757-781
782-806
807-831
832-856
857-881
882-906
907-931
932-933
Fine Silver
934-958
959-983
984-1008
1009-1033
1034-1058
1059-1083
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
1084-1093
1094-1103
1104-1112
Furniture
1113-1122
1123-1132
1133-1142
1143-1152
1153-1155
Decorative Arts
1156-1180
1181-1205
1206-1230
1231-1255
1256-1280
1281-1289
Books, Maps and Documents
1290-1299
1300-1309
1310-1319
1320-1326
Oriental Carpets & Textiles
1327-1341
1342-1356
1357-1371
1372-1386
1387-1400


A Chinese Carved Ivory Figurine of an Old Man

586. A Chinese Carved Ivory Figurine of an Old Man


A carved ivory figurine of an old man carrying a basket and a bamboo staff of fishing pole, affixed to a carved wooden base. The man wears a woven grass hat and a very happy expression, and measures approx. 9-1/2"H including the base.

100/200 Sold: $299.00

A Carved Ivory Netsuke

587. A Carved Ivory Netsuke


A well carved and tea-stained ivory netsuke in the form of a recumbent water buffalo and an adorable monkey holding on to the buffalo and a peach blossom. No signature found. Measures approx. 1-1/2"L x 1-1/4"W x 1/2"T.

100/200 Sold: $97.75

A Carved Deer Horn Pipe Holder

588. A Carved Deer Horn Pipe Holder


Carved in relief and highlighted in plack pigment depicting two stags in a mountainous landscape, signed. Overall measures approx. 7-1/4"L x 1"W.

200/300 Sold: $46.00

A Japanese Netsuke of Two Frogs, ca. Late 19th/ Early 20th Century

589. A Japanese Netsuke of Two Frogs, ca. Late 19th/ Early 20th Century


A lovely netsuke caving of two frogs, with great attention to detail. Tea-stained to add dimension to the carving. Signed on bottom. Measures approx. 1/4"T x 1-1/4"W x 2"L.

200/300 Sold: $172.50

A Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball on Tall Stand, ca. Early 20th Century

590. A Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball on Tall Stand, ca. Early 20th Century


Like many other carved puzzle balls this one features an extraordinary quality of workmanship and carving skill. The ball rests on a tall pedestal featuring, from the bottom up, a reticulated base, a female figure holding a branch with flowers in her left hand, followed by a smaller puzzle ball and a cylindrical container with reticulated decorations. The ball measures approx. 3-1/2" in diameter, with the stand approx. 15"T.

600/800 Sold: $431.25

An Attractive Ivory Carving of A Female Figure with a Pipa

591. An Attractive Ivory Carving of A Female Figure with a Pipa


Gracefully carved ivory female figure holding a pipa, a Chinese stringed instrument. She wears a long, elegantly draped garment and coiffure. No maker's marks were found. The carving is adhered to a carved wood stand. Overall without the stand it measures approx. 8-1/2"T.

100/200 Sold: $322.00

A Charming Group of Carved Geisha Musicians

592. A Charming Group of Carved Geisha Musicians


A charming collection of carved ivory/bone geisha figures (carved in parts that disassemble). Four figures are seated while one is standing; three out of the group are missing their instruments, the other two are playing a flute and a shamisen. All are neatly displayed on a carved wooden platform. The smallest piece measures approx. 3-1/4"T and the tallest one is approx. 5"T. The platform is approx. 14-1/2"W.

100/200 Sold: $109.25

A Collection of Seven Carved Ivory Figurines of Workers

593. A Collection of Seven Carved Ivory Figurines of Workers


A collection of seven carved ivory figurines of happy workers, each holding a different object, relating to their wares, and each with incised decorations on their costumes and black pigment in their eyes and brows. Each stands on its own small mound base, and measures approx. 3"-3-1/8"H. Some are lightly signed on the underside of the base, all later numbered in ink in western numerals.

300/500 Sold: $184.00

A Delicately Carved Ivory Figural Group

594. A Delicately Carved Ivory Figural Group


A beautifully carved and finished ivory figural group with a man and a boy standing on an irregular arched base, with a monkey seated at the man's feet and one on his back. Minutely detailed and with incised embellishments, the scene has the suggestion of a narrative. Overall the piece measures approx. 8"H x 7-1/2"W x 3"D, and is carved in several pieces, invisibly pegged together. The seated monkey has a missing arm, broken at the elbow; the object in the man's left hand is broken off; there was another object pegged to his left side with is missing; the boy is missing his left forearm and whatever was in his right hand is gone. The boy's garment appears to be chipped on his left shoulder. There is glue residue around the man's feet.

400/600 Sold: $218.50

A Pair of Carved Ivory Foo Dogs

595. A Pair of Carved Ivory Foo Dogs


A pair of modern carved ivory/bone foo dog figures depicted with traditional details and attributes and highlighted in black pigment. Both are signed on the base, and rest on two carved wood stands. Overall each figure measures approx. 4"T.

200/300 Sold: $276.00

A Group of Carved Ivory Pieces

596. A Group of Carved Ivory Pieces


The group includes: a carved ivory/bone figure of a Geisha, approx. 4-1/2"T, a carved figure of a laborer (in pieces, missing a hand), approx. 5"T, and a carved ivory mask, approx. 3-1/4"T x 2"W.

100/150 Sold: $63.25

A Whimsical Ivory Carving of A Recumbent Buddha with Children

597. A Whimsical Ivory Carving of A Recumbent Buddha with Children


Carved ivory figurine of a recumbent male figure laying on his right side with right hand supporting his bald head, he wear loosely draped garment and two bead necklaces, five children figures playfully surround the figure. The carving rests on a carved wood reticulated base; no marks found. Overall without the base the carving measures approx. 2-1/4"T x 8-1/2"L x 2"W.

100/200 Sold: $304.75

A Carved Ivory Figurine of a Hacking Chick and a Signed Carved Ivory Netsuke

598. A Carved Ivory Figurine of a Hacking Chick and a Signed Carved Ivory Netsuke


This lot includes: a small carved ivory figurine of a hatching chick, unsigned, measures approx. 1-1/4"T x 1-1/2"W x 2"L; a carved ivory netsuke depicts a small frog adjacent to a clam shell filled with small fish, signed, measures approx. 1/2"T x 1-1/4"W x 2"L.

100/200 Sold: $97.75

A Gracefully Carved  Figurine of A Dancing Shiva

599. A Gracefully Carved Figurine of A Dancing Shiva


This carved ivory figure of a dancing lord Shiva depicts traditional attributes and details of this cherished Induism figure. No marks found. Affixed to a carved wood pedestal. Measures approx. 5-1/2"T (with the pedestal) and 1-1/2"W.

100/200 Sold: $155.25

A Group of Six Carved Ivory Puzzle Balls

600. A Group of Six Carved Ivory Puzzle Balls


The group includes six carved ivory puzzle balls on tall pedestals, the sizes range from 7"T to 4"T.

200/400 Sold: $586.50

Sakai Hoitsu (Japanese 1761-1828)

601. Sakai Hoitsu (Japanese 1761-1828)


Japanese scroll, Edo period, created ca. 1810. Painted on silk, the horizontal panel has caligraphy on left with a frog towards the right with 6 flower petals. "Hoitsu hitsu" and "Kishin" in red letters in a square seal at right. Finely set into an embroidered Damask silk with Ivory scroll weights at top and bottom with woven cord for display. Offered in wood storage box. Overall the scroll measures approx. 49"L x 25"W.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $805.00

Trio of Framed Oriental Bird Pictures

602. Trio of Framed Oriental Bird Pictures


A trio of antique Oriental bird pictures in woodblock and watercolor on rice paper, featuring various scenes of exotic birds in lush branches of trees. The images range in size from approx. 15" H x 22" W to 22" H x 18" W, and each is framed under glass with decorative matting surrounding.

100/200 Sold: $126.50

Kunisada Utagawa (Japanese, 1786-1865)

603. Kunisada Utagawa (Japanese, 1786-1865)


Kabuki Actor. Woodblock in colors on paper, the sight size approx. 13-3/4" x 9", and with matting and framing under glass overall approx. 21-5/8" x 16-1/4".

100/200 Sold: $293.25

Hiroshi Yoshida (Japanese, 1876-1950)

604. Hiroshi Yoshida (Japanese, 1876-1950)


"A Little Restuarant". (sic) Woodblock in colors on paper, signed in the lower right margin, titled in the lower left margin, matted and framed under glass, the paper size measuring approx. 15-3/4" x 10-3/4", and with the framing overall approx. 22-1/2" x 16-3/4".

200/400 Sold: $241.50

Shiro Kasamatsu (Japanese, 1898-1991)

605. Shiro Kasamatsu (Japanese, 1898-1991)


"Sangatsudo". Color woodcut, ca. 1962, matted and framed under glass, the sight size measuring approx. 15-3/8" x 10", and with the framing overall 22-5//8" x 16-5/8".

200/400 Sold: $80.50

Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912)

606. Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912)


Geisha in the rain. Woodblock print (Oban) in colors on paper, with a light gauffrage, matted and framed under glass, the image size 8-1/4" x 11-7/8", and with the matting and pinch corner fame overall approx. 15-1/2" x 19-1/2". The label on verso identifies the print as from Azuma Fuzoko, published by Matsuki Heikichi in 1901.

150/300 Sold: $189.75

A Book of Chinese Watercolor Paintings, 20th Century

607. A Book of Chinese Watercolor Paintings, 20th Century


A portfolio of eight watercolors on cream paper, outlined with pale beige fabric; each signed and sealed by the author. Portfolio boards lined with green/ gold satin fabric. Overall measures approx. 19-1/2"L x 15"W.

150/250 Sold: $74.75

A Book of Contemporary Chinese Watercolors by Wu Guanzhong (Chinese, born 1919)

608. A Book of Contemporary Chinese Watercolors by Wu Guanzhong (Chinese, born 1919)


The book includes nine color lithographs on paper works by one of the most prominent Chinese artists of the 20th century. Works range from contemporary abstract to traditional Chinese calligraphy style painting. Each page signed and sealed by the author in the image. Overall the portfolio measures approx. 17-1/2"H x 13"W. Published 2001, accordion style binding with green paper covered boards over black cloth with applied paper label. Interiors clean and bright, tight copy, boards with light scuffs.

200/500 Sold: $287.50

A Pair of Chinese Lithographed Scrolls, ca. 20th Century

609. A Pair of Chinese Lithographed Scrolls, ca. 20th Century


Lithographs of original scrolls of calligraphy on cream paper, artist mark also lithographed. Round weight on one end with Chinese Damask fabric coverings on ends, paper mounted and tipped in with like fabric. Opposite ends have cord to hang for display. Each measures approx. 16"W x 6' long.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

Sadao (Japanese, 20th Century)

610. Sadao (Japanese, 20th Century)


A pair of floral woodblock prints on paper, matted and framed under glass. One print is of tiger lilies and hydrangea, the second of a flowering cherry tree. The paper has the appearance of being lightly flecked with mica. Each with Japanese calligraphy and chop marks on right side. The images measure approx. 11" x 15-1/2". With green mats and white stained wood frames they measure approx. 18" x 22".

100/200 Sold: $46.00

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