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Small Korean Celadon Ceramic Vase with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. The vase has a classic baluster form with a slightly flared mouth...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Korean Celadon Oil Jar with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon oil jar with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12-13th century. This type of mini jars from Goryeo period, were made specifically ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Burmese Carved Marble Buddha Head on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and painted with gold and black pigments. The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-st...
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Early Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel by Mary and Edwin Scheier
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking stoneware ceramic vessel in the form of an African fang figure on basket by American potters Mary and Edwin Scheier (1908-2007;1910-2008) dated to 1959. Made ear...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Early Ceramic Vase with Honan Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase of cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette that tapers toward the top and with a s...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Kitaoji Rosanjin Ex-Musuem Collection
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware round bowl with dramatic glaze made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa first half of the 20th century. The low height bowl with wide opening and swell body resembles a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945037876072, but...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms.
The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Japanese Enameled Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The vase is of an elegant and relatively rare form with a trumpet shape body and the so-called garlic neck and opening. The surface is exquisitely decorated in a floral scheme with gilt and a light jewel-tone enamel. The top part showcases large bundles of wisteria blossom in white and purple, cascading down from a gilt wood trellis...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Moon Jar with Robin Egg Blue Glaze by Otto Heino
By Otto Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking ceramic moon jar made by American studio potter Otto Heino (1915-2009) in the late year of his life in his studio in Ojai, California, 2003. Nearly perfectly sphere in shape with small base and mouth, the form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Ceramic Vase with Robin Egg Blue Glaze by Otto Heino
By Otto Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall ceramic vase made by American studio potter Otto Heino (1915-2009) in the late year of his life in his studio in Ojai, California, 1999. Wheel thrown with intentional concentr...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Robin Egg Blue Glaze by Otto Heino
By Otto Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase in the spindle form made by American studio potter Otto Heino (1915-2009) in the late year of his life in his studio in Ojai, California, 2002. Wheel thrown with inten...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Striking Ceramic Jar Vase with Flowing Glaze by Vivika and Otto Heino
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vessel in the form of a "moon jar" with a near sphere shape on a small base with a small mouth opening. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Jar Vase with Striking Glaze by Vivika and Otto Heino
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic vessel in the form of a "moon jar" with a near sphere shape on a small base with a short neck and diminished mouth opening. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Korean Contemporary Buncheong Square Form Vase by Sung Jae Choi
By Sung Jae Choi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic rectangular form vase, part of the artist's "Meditation-Staying" series by South Korean artist Sung-Jae Choi (b. 1962) circa 2000s. The modern vase was heavily potted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen is a wonderful example of Ying (or Yingde) stone, one of the four famed stone types known to Chinese literati and a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary upright form rising from a small stem, like an "Avatar Mountain" peeking out of the mist. Visually it feels impossible for the stone to balance on its thin stem and the wood base. The illusion is due to the thickness of the depth which is not immediately visible from front or back. This type of exotic form was highly desired by the collector. The surface is remarkable with pronounced schisms, gullies, folding lines, with several formation of openings that give it a grotto and airy feel. Different sceneries are revealed when viewed from different angles, making this one of the most intriguing stones in Tishu Gallery...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Jar with Expressive Glaze Onda Yaki
By Onda Yaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lidded ceramic jar from the kiln of Onda Yaki, circa 2007. The stoneware jar impresses the viewer with a robust bulbous form. and exuberantly splashed and dripped glaze in...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) with handle circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). In th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). Hand-woven w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Ueda Shounsai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese hanakago (flower basket) for ikebana by Bamboo artist Ueda Shounsai (1897-1990). Hand-woven with bamboo and rattan, and equipped with a copper lined inner vase, the basket features a modern bucket form with bended bamboo frames. The body was woven with Thousand-line construction, also known as comb plaiting. It was designed in an oblique pattern that gives this piece a distinctive flavor. The arched handle was bended gracefully with branches attached to the rim of the basket. The base is inscribed Shounsai zo (尚雲齋造) to base. The basket comes with its original Japanese wood box...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare woven bamboo basket by Tanabe Chikuhosai (1868-1945), the eldest brother of one of the most celebrated Japanese bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1876-1931), who developed a long lineage of the celebrated bamboo artists.
This beautifully woven hanakago ikebana basket has a classic Chinese vase form. It features a robust body with the double handles extended into a beautiful oval arch. Vigorously constructed with tight pine needle plaiting, the body was partitioned by tri-branched extensions from the handle. The middle branch extended further down along the body into a distinctive triangular shape. The same design was used for reinforcement front and back. The functional element blended seamlessly with the decorative motifs. the basket is a rare example of the work by the artist.
It was signed on the base Chikuhosai Made this (竹保齋造之) and it comes with the original signed Japanese wood box...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Ceramic Handled Vase by Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black glazed stoneware free form vase with handle by American Ceramist Robert Chapman Turner (1913 - 2005) titled "Akan" and made in 1990. The vessel is one of the classic forms wi...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gabon Punu Granary Door Panel on Custom Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful Punu wooden door panel (one of the original pair) with the iconic carved female figure circa mid-20th century. These door panels were used for granary in Gabon. The door ...
Category
20th Century Gabonese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of Jean-Pierre Hallet Collection of African Art.
The figure, with her robust body and a strong stand, wears a classic Lwalwa mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectang...
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period. The stoneware tsubo was used as a storage vessel for produce such as tea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Trumpet Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall ceramic satsuma ware vase in a rare slender trumpet form with very fine surface decoration by Japanese potter Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922). The vase was dated to late Meiji period circa 1890-1900s.
The main motif and the focal point of the vase is the continuous panel that circumvents the entire mid-body, apparently a rendition of the Boy's Festival, known as "Tango no Sekku" in Japanese. The traditional festival is celebrated on May 5th of each year. Originated in Nara Period...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Large Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic porcelain bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier, of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl is relatively large in...
Category
Antique 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic porcelain bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier, of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl was hand-thrown on the...
Category
Antique 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen.
Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is numb...
Category
1990s German Modern Books
Materials
Chrome
Rare Published Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare published glazed ceramic bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. Unlike the better-known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and specifically, the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor.
The bowl was made to hold sweet cakes during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular swelled lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a distinct glaze pattern partitioned diagonally in black and brown. On top, snow-covered branches of prunus flowers were painted overglaze in a poetic near-abstract fashion. Blooming in winter, prunus flower is the symbol of the season and cherished for its resistance to cold. The bowl was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the winter months.
A white porcelain plaque with Kozan in black inlay was placed on the black glaze toward the bottom. Under the base, the bowl was further branded with two incised characters "Makuzu" as shown. The original tomobako bears ink inscription and paper slip label "Sweet Bowl...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Unusual Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprint by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall closed-form ceramic pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980-90s. The impressive stone vessel on offer is covered in a ba...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Japanese lacquer Maki-e decorated kobako (small storage box) circa 18th century (Edo period). Based on its form and size, this kobako was possibly used as a Chabako to store the accoutrements for chado (tea ceremony). The lidded box is of rectangular form with bevel design on all edge that softens the appearance. The entire surface was densely covered with a background of nashiji. Elaborate Maki-e techniques were used on each side to showcase a distinct landscape or floral design within a cartouche panel. On the surface of the lid, a mountainous landscape rises from the edge of the water. The poetic composition is akin to a traditional ink scroll...
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early Glass Sculpture Vessel from Tlingit Hat Series by Preston Singletary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large early glass vessel in the form of a reversed traditional Tlingit Hat by American studio artist Preston Singletary (b. 1963) circa 1998. Base...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Red Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant ...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
French Art Deco Enamel and Gilt Box by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Art Deco style enamel and gilt metal box made by French Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1930s. The box was most likely used for cigarette (and small bills) and it has an elegant ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Welded and Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture displayed on a granite stone base circa 1973 by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture circa 1960s by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Korean Ceramic Faceted Blue and White Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean blue and white long neck vase in bottle form with octagonal faceted surface from Joseon Dynasty (19th century). The elegant vase is cove...
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a tapering neck and mouth opening. What is extraordinary about this piece is the complex glaze Bezanson applied on the surface. Three vertical black glaze stripes are featured around the surface. On one side, stacks of horizontal finger-like marks were placed on a brown and silvery iridescent background, characterized as "Honan tenmoku" glaze. The other side, the glaze took on a brilliant silver oxidation in a mottled effect. The top conical portion is largely covered with a thick and oily "black olive" glaze, which is dripping down in high saturation. Circles surrounding the rim was less iron-saturated, forming a more orderly visual border. In close range, the different glazes across the vase displays subtle changes of shimmering, iridescent and textured effects and are visually mesmerizing.
Bezanson's ceramic and glaze techniques was rooted in Asian ceramic tradition but utterly modern looking.
The vase was marked on the base "Benedictine Monks Weston Vermont", "^60 BRENER" and Bezanson's decipher as shown. The decipher indicated that this vase was made in Weston VT circa 1965-1970, same period of another vase with similar glaze effect in our gallery (shown in the last photo), showcasing the highly sophisticated techniques Bezanson mastered and used fluidly in his ceramic work.
Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) was a Canadian born artist and Benedictine monk primarily known for his porcelain pottery and mastery of complex glazes. Strongly influenced by Asian pottery, often adapting traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery methods and materials to his work. He is renowned for his original glaze recipes and perfect forms and always sought to create something new and beautiful. His exacting standards made for the shattering of over 80% of each firing. One "rescued" piece however is now in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His estate is represented by Pucker Gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Ceramic Ashanti Jar Robert Turner Exhibited
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed stoneware jar with lid by American Ceramist Robert Chapman Turner (1913-2005) entitled "Ashanti". The vessel was made in 1979 and was in...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
