Antique Crane

In his versatility and the trends in his works, Grasset is comparable to the English reformer Walter Crane, though his works never found the same resonance.

A superb very large 19th century Japanese Imari vase, of baluster form, decorated in the typical Imari palette of iron reds and blue with gilt highlights, but also blacks and greens,...

The wide brim of the dish features images of cranes in flight against a deep red ground, colorful clouds streaming around them.

This one has a camel-colored background with a stylized stag and crane, representing longevity.

In his versatility and the trends in his works, Grasset is comparable to the English reformer Walter Crane, though his works never found the same resonance.

Bronze Austrian Art Deco storks, heron, crane? standing on a marble base. Very good condition.

Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical animals, flowers, etc. painted in polychrome.

At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dragon head legs. The rectangular clock base is supported by four elephant...

Japanese ramna crafted of carved sugi wood surrounded by a black lacquered frame. The ranma depicts a crane soaring above stylized pines and clouds.

The painting "Building Manhattan", 1915 has a similar crane dissecting the composition, steam rising and silhouetted figures as this watercolor does.

Antique fine quality Japanese Meiji period pair of bronze vases circa 1910. Depicts Cranes. Would look amazing in the right location.

The front showcases a beautiful pictorial design with a crane flying on a background of pine tree, bamboo and plum blossom.

A fine hand carved antique Chinese malachite carvings: a vase with lid and pine tree with crane (bird), very intricated carving with wire inlaid wood stand.

Dominated by a serene central figure in a traditional robe, surrounded by blooming plum blossoms and cranes, this plate reflects the delicate harmony of Japanese aesthetics.

One of the most magnificent elements of the pair are their bases, with individual gilt scenes within a half circle at the center of each face, the crane is particularly striking. O...

Other notable features include depictions of cranes, intricate foliage, and human figures engaged in storytelling moments, capturing the essence of Japanese mythology and culture.

The central motif includes blue floral patterns with accents of red geometric shapes and cranes in flight, symbolizing longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.

Scene of with compartments of flowers, bamboo, Turtle and Cranes. Moulded at the top of the vase close to the neck.

Notable elements include coiled dragons, delicate blossoms, cranes in flight, and serene human figures, all rendered with exceptional precision and texture.

Each rank was represented by a different species, and while there were slight variations over time, by the Qing Dynasty the order from highest to lowest was: (1) crane, (2) golden ph...

Bailey III (1939 - 2022), San Francisco and Seattle Crane Gallery, Seattle, 1996

After a fire at their workshop, the company moved to New York, where they were heavily influenced by Japanese aesthetic, particularly Asian motifs of goldfish, lotus flowers, seashel...

A Chinese Famille rose Porcelain plaque Early 20th century Signed Chinese Famille rose porcelain plaque of two men watching a crane in flight. Two seals at lower right. Nicely...

The dishes are enameled in blue with central leaping Pekingese surrounded by panels depicting a parrot, a cockatoo, a pair of doves, and a flying crane. Each are on a distinctive tre...

Louis XV gold & lacquer snuff box Circa Paris, France 1760/1761 With the Charge and Decharge Marks of Eloy Brichard 1756 - 1762 Circular Gold-lined box of gold-colored lacquer wit...

The ball most likely represents a temari, a scrap cloth ball used of handball games. The cranes fly amongst large clouds over green enameled waves, all within a nyoi (ruyi) shaped ...

On one side, there is a coat of arms featuring a crane and grapes. According to traditional heraldry, a crane can symbolise vigilance, justice and longevity, whereas grapes are symbo...

Original vintage rail transport advertising poster - Ashtabula Harbor Lake Erie where trainloads of Appalachian coal are exchanged for cargoes of Northern iron ore New York Central L...

Each central roundel features graceful red-capped cranes in flight, set above an abundant profusion of peonies, foliage, and other florals—symbols of longevity, good fortune, and imp...

This pattern is a match to the Ralph & James Clews pattern called " Crane in Chinese Garden". A photo of the Clews plate in this pattern is on page 142 of Griselda Lewis' "A Coll...

Dutch silver flask in the form of a mandolin with intricate Baroque style decoration, including cranes and a castle among floral arabesques on the front.

A charcoal and chalk drawing en grisaille depicting a man returning from a day of crane hunting with his bag slung over his shoulder.

Large Chinese hand painted porcelain jardinière urn and charger Porcelain is decorated with beautiful scenes of cranes, birds, flowers and acanthus leaves. Colors are green, red, ...

Above the spout a pine tree with a nest of young cranes, while the parents fly in with food. Furthermore, a prunus and bamboo have been applied to the pot.

After a fire at their workshop, the company moved to New York, where they were heavily influenced by Japanese aesthetic, particularly Asian motifs of goldfish, lotus flowers, seashel...

The ormolu mounted glass base on paw feet with central stem decorated with climbing ivy leaves issuing eight crane birds supporting diamond cut posy vases the epergne terminating wit...

This fine colourful example is sewn on thin translucent silk and shows a pair of exotic cranes amongst peony flowers with fruit hanging from a tree branch above.

For example, floral designs such as cherry blossoms or chrysanthemums are not only beautiful but also evoke seasonal change and the ephemeral beauty of nature, a central theme in Jap...

Specific patterns, such as tortoiseshell, cranes, or pine trees, signified longevity, strength, and auspicious fortune—qualities highly prized in Edo society.

Each rank was represented by a different species, and while there were slight variations over time, by the Qing Dynasty the order from highest to lowest was: (1) crane, (2) golden ph...

Late 18th century Chinese tea caddy with cranes in landscape with floral sprigs. Dutch silver mounted collar and stopper.

Pair of Japanese Imari chargers showing cranes and Mount Fuji.

All the plates are the same nominal size and shape, but have different patterns, some being rare; Top row left: Japan Basket Top row middle: Blue Carnation - gilded Top row right:...

She initially studied watercolors and landscape painting, before becoming influenced by the work of artists such as Thomas Crane and Kate Greenaway and the Arts and Crafts movement, ...

This museums worth floor mirror shows wonderful gilt hand carved elements with animals sculptures like a dog, squirrel and cranes as birds of happiness as well as tree branches as na...

The dish is painted with a central roundel of a spray of peony enclosed by a reserve-decorated border showing two fans, chrysanthemun heads and cranes in flight. The cavetto of each ...

In the case of this bowl, most of the design features a lighter whitish clay, with the cranes featuring some black clay inlay for the tail feathers.

The shaped moulded frame carved with wheat sheafs and entwined foliate forms, surmounted by an openwork rocaille cartouche centred by the figure of a Crane.

He had a genius for companionship, his friends including Henry James, Hugh Walpole, Stephen Crane, George Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton and many others.

Important Imari Porcelain planter with a polychrome and golden decoration of cranes, carp and lion, on a blue vermiculated background adorned with chrysanthemums.

Each rank was represented by a different species, and while there were slight variations over time, by the Qing Dynasty the order from highest to lowest was: (1) crane, (2) golden ph...

This bottle features a continuous, delicately rendered scene of playful boys and a contemplative scholar accompanied by a crane ibis, symbolizing longevity and wisdom. Enhancing it...

A very impressive pair of late 19th century Japanese blue and white vases, each with Prunus blossom decoration to the necks, the tapering body with inset painted panels of exotic cra...

In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.

A set of 3 antique acid etched glass doors artistically glazed with an idyllic riverbank scene with birds, crane, foliage, flowers and a church to the central pane.

Each rank was represented by a different species, and while there were slight variations over time, by the Qing Dynasty the order from highest to lowest was: (1) crane, (2) golden ph...

Some larger sections feature images of cranes and minogame (turtles with long tails), both symbols of longevity, while other feature dragons and phoenix, symbols of authority and pow...