$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
'Geese on a Lake', Chinese scroll, calligraphy, Sumi-e, Song, Yuan Dynasty
By Ren Renfa
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Chinese School, 20th century; After Ren Renfa (Qinglongzhen, 1255-1328). Signed center right in Chinese with artist chop mark for 'Yueshan Daoren' 月山道人, brush name for Ren Renfa. (Q...
Silk, Plywood, Sumi Ink, Watercolor
Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Set against a silk brocade backing, this early 20th-century paper scroll is brushed with a work of painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scr...
Ink, Rice Paper
Blue Bird Scroll Tall Vertical Painting
By Pam Smilow
Located in New York, NY
This cobalt and midnight blue painting by New York artist Pam Smilow was loosely inspired by a Chinese show of calligraphic scrolls at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Canvas
Large Chinese Watercolor Painting of Ducks and Lotus, Framed
Located in Brentwood, TN
Large Chinese watercolor painting on paper depicting ducks swimming among blooming lotus flowers and lily pads. Executed with refined brushwork and soft coloration in the traditional...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$2,110Sale Price|41% Off
H 79.73 in W 26.58 in D 0.04 in
Lovely 17th-18th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kano Soyu Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a work that is said to have been drawn by Kano Soyu as you can see. It is a picture of the light-colored Sansui map carefully drawn to the smallest detail, and the towering m...
Silk
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Geese and Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Japanese late Meiji period two-panel byobu screen by Hashimoto Koshu. The large screen features two white geese amid brightly colored reeds. The symbolism of geese and reed...
Silk, Wood, Paper
$12,800
H 46.5 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
17th century Japanese Falcon Painting, Mitani Toshuku, Unkoku School
By Mitani Toshuku
Located in Kyoto, JP
Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper Seal: Mitani Lower Seal: Toshuku Dimensions: Each 118.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm (46.5” x 20” x .75...
Paper
$2,168
H 74.81 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Painting 18c Edo Scroll Chikuseki Nagamachi Nihonga Landscape Painting
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
[Authentic Artwork] ◆ Nagamachi Chikuseki ◆ Landscape ◆ Edo Period ◆ Mitsuishi Origin ◆ Kagawa Prefecture ◆ Handwritten ◆ Paperback ◆ Hanging Scroll ◆ k891 ◆ Nagamachi Chikuseki Exp...
Silk
$1,313
H 75.01 in W 20.28 in D 0.04 in
Lovely 19th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Crane in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Artist: Tatematsu kiseki Born in the forest home of Nagoya gun-cho, it inherits the later Tatematsu house. Learn to Okumura Ishiran. Later the director of Seiho meeting was studie...
Fabric
$32,000
H 67.7 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Screen. Flowers & Birds of Winter and Early Spring.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Signed Unkoku Toyu (1660-1716) Flowers & Birds of Winter and Early Spring A Six-panel Japanese Screen. Ink, color and gold leaf on paper. This later 17th century Japanese screen i...
Gold Leaf
$20,500
H 67.75 in W 74.25 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Painting of a perforated garden stone with red bamboo growing behind. Chinese zekku poem reads, "Returning home to my grass hut on a spring evening," by the Tang-poet Qian Qi. Screen...
Silk, Paper, Wood
$850
H 9.38 in Dm 5.67 in
Wild Geese Return to the Reed: Meiji Sumi-e Ink Drawing (#006857)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Hôsui Ôba (1837 - ?) A pair of wild geese flies back into the reed Ink drawing (sumi-e) Ink and light color on paper Seal: Hô Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) 23.8 x 14.4 cm
Paper, Ink
$15,000
H 37.88 in W 44.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks and Geese Among Bamboo and Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks and Geese Among Bamboo and Flowers, Edo period painting (c. 1850) of mandarin ducks and geese on a grassy shoreline with bamboo and white c...
Gold
Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Crane and Turtles
Located in Hudson, NY
In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they mate for life and turtles symbolize longevity. Additionally, this screen also has the Japanese motif of sho-chiku-bai, or the three friend...
Paper
Antique Chinese School Painting On Silk 19th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Chinese school ink wash painting, 19th century, ink and color on silk, finely detailed, richly decorated, elegantly colored, depicting landscape courtier processio...
Silk
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Geese in a Country Setting
Located in Hudson, NY
Country farm geese with early spring blossoms and a bamboo fence. Beautiful details on the feathers. Signature and seal read Keibo Joshi (Ms. Keibo) mineral pigments on silk with a...
Silk, Wood, Paper
$866Sale Price|45% Off
H 21.86 in W 81.7 in D 0.04 in
Scroll Painting Japanese 19th-20th Century Kōgyō Terasaki Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A fabulous landscape by Kogyo Terasaki 1866-1919 Japan painter. Akita prefecture production. Character is Tokusato, Soyama-Agaryunoki, beautiful poetry Yamabito, etc. to another is...
Bronze
$1,593
H 12.52 in W 17.96 in Dm 17.96 in
Sparrows, Sumi-e Ink on Paper, Signed Kahô, Japan, 1919 (#000036)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Nakajima Kahô (1866-1939) Sparrows Ink on paper Signed: Kahô sha and dated: Taishô, Year of the Sheep, early spring Japan. Kyoto, early spring 1919 Maruyama School painting 31.8...
Paper, Ink
$891
H 72.05 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Artists Miyao Jujin, Showa Period Bird and Plum Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, this work depicts a sparrow in a bamboo grove with sunlight shining through it. ¦ Silk book / handwriting. ¦ There are some discolorations in the state era. ...
Silk
$1,400
H 22.25 in W 32.49 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...
Cedar
English 19th Century Pine Painted Chest with Fish Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th-century English pine chest recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted decoupage fish. The density of these illustrations glows with a gilded luster against...
Pine, Paint, Paper
$4,590 / item
H 33.5 in W 96 in D 17.75 in
Lucy Reclaimed Elm Wood Console with 18 Drawers in Natural Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted with reclaimed wood in a medium warm chestnut brown finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its abundance of drawers, it serves as an excellent entry...
Wood, Elm
Sold|$2,995
H 32 in W 50 in D 21.5 in
1950s Vintage Coastal Braided Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers With Walnut Bun Feet
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fabulous old South Florida Coastal braided wicker chest of three drawers, with solid wood frame and substantially thick wicker in comparison to current day products. Exceptionally...
Brass
$2,159
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Organic Chest of Drawers in Bamboo & Rattan Wicker, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century chest of drawers entirely handcrafted in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This charming organic modern dresser was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully ori...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$14,625
H 59.06 in W 63.78 in D 18.9 in
1950 Rare low cabinet in natural oak by Guillerme and Chambron, “Votre Maison”
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare piece by Guillerme et Chambron, from the “Votre Maison” collection: a style, a concept, a way of life. Crafted from solid oak, it features two front doors that open to reveal...
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Ebonized, Circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This enfilade is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of mu...
Brass
Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century
Located in Houston, TX
Scarce 18th century American Chippendale Cherry oxbow Chest of Drawers with original or period brasses. Warm aged mellow honey toned finished. The molded edge serpentine shaped top...
Cherry
$975
H 36 in W 24 in D 12 in
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif
Located in Plainview, NY
Vintage Asian Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif: Vintage Asian black lacquered cabinet or scholar’s chest, beautifully adorned with hand-painte...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1940s Swedish Modern Nordens Flora Botanical Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A remarkable mid-20th century circa 1940s Swedish modern sideboard, credenza, or cabinet finished with a striking decoupage surface. The sinuous case is embellished with a dense patc...
Marble, Brass, Steel
Louis White Oak Dresser with 6 Drawers
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI style 6 drawer dresser in a beautiful natural white oak finish. The elegant design of this Louis XVI nightstand features intricate detailing and craftsmanship that exudes l...
Oak
$542
H 35.25 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...
Horn
Mid Century French Bamboo and Grasscloth Dresser or Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Casual yet elegant vintage French dresser crafted in bamboo and grasscloth in modern form with four drawers and a cabinet door having brass campaign style hardware.
Brass
Turtle Brass Box with Shagreen Lid by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Turtle brass box is a best seller at Ginger Brown. This piece is made in lost wax cast brass with a bronze patina. The brass lid is covered with shagreen. That box has been real...
Brass
17th Century Nuremberg Safe or Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very rare and fine example of a 17th Century Nuremberg lock safe chest. With stunning original polychrome painting to three sides, each segmented section separated by the hand for...
Iron
$695
H 1.15 in W 3.9 in D 3.08 in
Vintage English Sterling Silver Dollhouse Miniature Tea Set by Barker Brothers
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd., Asprey International Limited, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century English silver dollhouse miniature tea set. In sterling silver. By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd. of Birmingham, England. Comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, creamer...
Sterling Silver
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