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An objet d’art coming out of the Louis-Philippe era, characterized by elegant lines that combine robustness and some restraint . . . and, in this case, an authentic and robust inkwell for your desk.
The inkwell is in the form of a Japanese longboat with two hinged…
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- Item Number: C-3403
- Provenance/Origin: French objet d'art. 19th Century
- Composition: Bronze and marble
- Dimensions: BOAT: 3" tall x 14.5" wide x 2.25" deep. MARBLE BASE: 19.5" x 5" x 0.75"
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Detailed from a recent casting from my Spanish foundry group. Beautiful brown patina with late 16th Century warrior pose . . . to hold your heaviest books upright.
The headgear on these two warriors are worth noting. With the decline of…
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- Item Number: S-9460
- Provenance/Origin: Spanish foundry. Sculptor is Milo. Early 2000s
- Composition: Bronze and marble
- Dimensions: ~ 11.5" tall x 6.5" wide x 5" deep for each
- Weight: 12 pounds for the pair
- Price: $ 285.00 USD for pair
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is a type of helmet worn by ancient Japanese warriors,
samurai . . . who basically ruled Japan for over 600 years. Yes, they protected warriors but there was a psychological factor: power and might. The higher the Samurai rank the more…
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- Item Number: O-4446
- Provenance/Origin: Vintage. 1940s. Brought back by US Officer shortly after WWII
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall X 9"at widest X 6.25" deep
- Weight: 3.25 pounds with cushion
- Price: $ 225.00 USD
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The title page says it best:
“A complete, graphic, and comparative history of the many strange beliefs, superstitious practices, domestic peculiarities, sacred writings, systems of philosophy, legends and traditions, customs and habits of mankind throughout the world, ancient and modern.
By: Frank S. Dobbins of…
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- Item Number: R-7070
- Provenance/Origin: Published Standard Publishing House, NY, USA, 1884
- Dimensions: 7" x 9.5" x 2.5" thick
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $ 240.00 USD
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Detail: Exquisite color with gold gilding. Imari porcelain was first produced in Japan in the 1700’s. China quickly began to produce its own Chinese Imari pieces. China was able to produce a thinner porcelain with a more even / smooth glaze. I am told…
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- Item Number: V-3587
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Imari Porcelain
- Dimensions: 13.75" tall x 9" at widest
- Weight: 6.5 pounds
- Price: $ 220.00 USD
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Detail: 656 images an 60 color plates in hard cover in very good condition, like new. 527 pages. Library of Congress # 64-11575. A comprehensive study and research on oriental art. Book includes a comparative time chart, maps, chronological tables, guide to pronunciation. Contents in…
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- Item Number: R-5484
- Dimensions: 9" x 12" x 1.625" thick
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Price: $85.00 USD
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Detail: Oni are creatures from Japanese folklore. Depictions vary but they are commonly represented as creatures with long hair, fangs and two horns but with a humanoid body and red tiger-skin loincloths. Some villages hold yearly ceremonies to drive away oni. On the other hand, some…
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- Item Number: S-1613
- Provenance/Origin: Japan. Purchased in an antique market in the 1950's. Originally cast mid- to late-1800's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 7" wide
- Weight: 6.25 pounds
- Price: $325.00 USD
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Detail: Crafted in a Longhorn Bone composite. The Happy or Laughing Buddha is representative of “contentment” as well as luck and prosperity. Age and origin is unknown.
- Item Number: S-2541
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Bone composite
- Dimensions: 7.5" tall
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $55.00 USD
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Detail: Netsukes were popular in Japan in the 17th Century. We have a few of them from China that are hand carved from ox bone and really unique. Circa late 1900’s. Very good condition. This one is of an elderly man with cane and…
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- Item Number: S-3382
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1900's
- Composition: Ox bone
- Dimensions: 2" tall
- Weight: 1.4 ounces
- Price: $32.00 USD
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Detail: Netsukes were popular in Japan in the 17th Century. We have a few of them from China that are hand carved from ox bone and really unique. Circa late 1900’s. Very good condition. This one is of an elderly woman carrying a hat and…
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- Item Number: S-0326
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1900's
- Composition: Ox bone
- Dimensions: 2" tall
- Weight: 1.5 ounces
- Price: $28.00 USD
