Paper Scholar's Objects

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions TEA CEREMONY Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set Four (4) Volumes from the Edo-Meiji Period, 19th Century. Original covers and no missing p...

Chinese brass bound scroll box, 19th century, possibly cedar wood, rectangular with decorative hinges and locks, the sides bound with decorative brackets,...

Second printing The highly anticipated reprint of the artist's monograph that is still is considered the most comprehensive presentation of Avery's work, Included are many unfamil...

A rare and very well-preserved folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent household and used it widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a folky charm but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions This is an antique Japanese Edo period 1850 chado (tea ceremony) woodblock print book. This book co...

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Acupuncture and Moxibustion- the art of Chinese acupuncture...

A Chinese horizontal landscape scroll painting in ink and watercolor by the well-known late Qing imperial painter Zhou QiaoNian (1873-1932), who signe...

From our 25 year old library and private collection, we offer A group of nine (9) auction catalogs: Three x Sotheby's including the desirable Baudoin De Grunne Collection Of African Art 2000 and Aboriginal Art 2002 and Ming 2017 Two x Christie's including Japanese Art 2006 and fine Scholars Art...

An uncommonly fine and rare mid-19th century Phra Malai illustrated Buddhist manuscript from Thailand. Samut khoi accordion-style folding book with black l...

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy work of art, "Refreshing Tea" signed, middle 20th century. Master Artist Seifu. Unusual subject ...

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy work of art, "Kotobuki or Long Compatibility" signed, mid-20th century. Unusual subject matter. Woo...

The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors. Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co, Ltd, London 1901. Complete. 218 volumes dating from 1, September 1901-June 1988 bou...