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Discovered and collected in America's southwest comes this fascinating collection of seven (7) naturally formed sandstone concretions in the likenesses of animals. Natural earth c...

Magnificent Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 19 inches tall and 33 inches length Site: 13.75 inches tall and 27.5 inches length This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark colors and includes hanger and hardware on reverse. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...

A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992. Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist. Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Signed with her stamp i3D. Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb This is the only example we have seen in private hands. Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed About the artist: The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...

A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa 1000 AD Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall and 3.75 inches width 5.75 diameter All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric past are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the far western Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. This sculpture is unique. Quality: fine original condition with varigated patina as found. Notice the detail of the carved ear spools...

Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size Japan, a fine huge pair (2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period. Fine...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Praised as "the crown of poets from the eastern lands." Japan, a good antique six-panel screen Byobu depicting hand painted on paper w...

Amazing American School impressionist coastal scene of a dory and fishing shacks. Well painted by an obviously accomplished artist. Oil on board, 5" x 7", 7" x 9" framed. Looks to ha...

Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor. Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age. Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design. Excellent garden candidate. Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure. Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978 Provenance: private Japanese garden collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...

Amazing gouache on paper painting by Carolyn Faught Armstrong. Silk Cotton Trees in the islands, in a fun period frame. Signed, titled, and dated lower left. Carolyn Faught Armstr...

Beautiful figurative portrait by American Impressionist Frank Hector Tompkins. One of the most talented and yet underrated artists of the Boston/Munich School. Oil on board, signed l...

Vase #696 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring a large gestural knot, this vase takes inspiration from the braided details of Karen’s one of a kind wall sculptures...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Please view our video. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...

Beautiful pastel by Sid Willis of the Newbury Marshes. Signed lower left, 10" x 18" sight, 14.5" x 22.5" framed. Sidney F. Willis (Sid) (1930-2021) was born in Bennington, New Ha...

Wonderful oil on board of a winter harbor scene, likely Maine. American/Canadian artist Charles E. Duncan Rodick. 10" x 14", signed lower right, in a period frame. Mr. Rodick was a ...

Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and striker as photographed. Perfect medit...

GIA Certified 3.95 Carat Natural (No Heat) Pink Sapphire Ring. Center sapphire is cushion cut. Two side half-moon-shaped diamonds totaling 0.64 carat; clarity VVS2-VS1, color H-I. Ri...

Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...

Maine Forest, 1956 by Carl Ashby. Oil on masonite, signed on reverse, 17.5" x 23.5" sight, 27.5" x 23.5", in a period frame. Carl Ashby (1914-2004) painter and printmaker, was born ...

Heavy hand made silver hamsa created by a Moroccan master 19th century silver artisan Depicting a Hanukkah lamp, camels, lizards, a rooster, and peacock Symbolizing strength, power...

Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Collector framed, (48) This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of the white mountains in background as far as the eye can see...

Finely rendered in silver with a lovely floral design , this protective jewelry symbolizes strength, power, and blessings from a divine source and holding particular significance w...

By the Well, a stunning watercolor by Aiden Lassell Ripley. Painted in 1925, 15.75" x 19.5", Vose Gallery label on verso. Signed and dated lower left. Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896–1...

Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...

Italian mid-century “Vivai Del Sud” Tri-Fold Bamboo Screen with inlaid palm motif. This screen is an open canvas, you can add mirrors, art or anything else you can think off. This sc...

Vintage pair (2) Folk Art or Outsider Art Portraits of Native Americans. The female displays braided hair and a necklace with pendant of possible an acorn or shell; the male with a ...

Call or message us to reserve Please see our video. For your special garden Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your outdoor garden space with this rare and unusual lanter...

Mid Century Signed Discovery Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...

Vase #825 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Stoneware with satin white glaze. Black cott...

Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer This extraordinary, award winning 176 page soft cover book details hist...

A Unique Table With Native American Motif, Signed This is a one-of-a-kind original and beautiful hand incised broad top wooden end table -a unique creation- finished in attractive n...

A unique black and white "moon light" reflection stirs your eye and awaits you in a bubbling tide in this Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called a dre...

Wonderful, well painted oil on board by the talented artist and architect E. Donald Robb. Painted in 1928, inscribed on the reverse. E. Donald Robb (1880–1942) was a prominent Ameri...

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of an extraordinary unicorn dating to the Song dynasty before 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original ...

Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer - signed. A beautiful simple master work from an old private Japanese collection. Cr...

Wonderful little oil on board by Pennsylvania artist Roy Blankenship, Sunrise in Vermont 1971. 3" x 3.75", monogram lower right, signed, titled, dated on reverse. Born in 1943 in P...

Here's one of the most beautiful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades. This is a one-of-a-kind antique sandstone lintel which when installed and displayed could be a handsome addition to your decor. It dates to the 18th century of the Qing dynasty. It still retains remnants of its original poly chrome surfaces. The carving and detail is deep and very fine. Depicted are a pair of writhing dragons competing for the fabled -wish granting jewel- and possibly water waves beneath- all auspicious signs. Dimensions: 13 inches high and 71 inches wide and 14 inches deep Photographs taken in natural light in our garden. Rare work of art. Provenance: originally found in Chengdu Province and has been part of family collection since its acquisition in 2004. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese large 30" tall scale hand carved stone Jizo holding his staff of compassion. Signed on both sides in kanj...

From an old western Wyoming estate and dated 1941. Four unique Old West Native American panel works of art, circa 1941. This is a rare and beautiful mid century set of four (4) han...

Classic country watercolor by esteemed British artist William Carter. Watercolor on paperboard. Signed lower left. William Carter was a portrait, animal and still life painter. He w...

Well painted 1919 American School oil on board. Signed and dated lower right. Framed in a period frame. From an estate in Gloucester MA.

13 different cats are depicted in this charming -vibrant hand painting A framed oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposk...

Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Japan. A very unusual treasure.... This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating ...

A distant mountain range awaits you- in this black and white classic Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a monumental ...

Vase #531 by Karen Gayle Tinney An enlarged version of a standard collection classic. A generous size for larger branch arrangements, or as a sculptural statement piece. Hand forme...

Museum Piece. Please view our video. Call or message us for additional details. Japan, an early “Buddhist” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to ...

Beautiful watercolor of snowy mountains in the spring at Glen Spean, Scotland by Colin Bent Phillip. Watercolor on Paper, signed and dated lower right. Exhibition label on reverse fr...

Classic Antique Victorian wire "Double Scroll" garden bench This is a classic circa 1900 two seat long wire "double scroll back" decorated garden bench...

Antique 1923 pair hand cast "The Wanderer" sculptural book ends, circa 1920s Musician plays his horn and enthralls a perked ear rabbit. Designer: CoPr 1923 with logo on reverse. ...

China, a fine archaic conjoined bust sculpture of a male and female hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Likely a fertility - progeny sculpture. Please note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line particularly on the back head area. Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age. This is likely a unique carving. Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall and 4.25 inches width. About Hongshan Culture: The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette. Hand formed bei...

Beautiful And Serene Faces Are Features on this pair (2) Gold Lacquered Garden attendants Please view our video. From Burma (Myanmar) comes this very sweet gold gilt and hand-carv...

China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Likely a fertility fetish. Note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line top knot. Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: 13.5 inches tall and 6 inches width. About Hongshan Culture: The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...

Wall Sculpture #860 White cotton braids with hand formed ceramic beads in green, blue, and natural. Woven through solid oak bars. 55.5”H x 32”W 2026 Karen Gayle Tinney is an artis...

Wonderful example of old tea leaf design From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful...

An attractive Chinese Heavenly green jade Bi disk with beautiful translucent "cloud bands" patterns of light and medium green horizontal accents in the stone that depict appealing movements. This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China. Dimensions: bi disc is 7 inches high with custom stand as shown Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and great age. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Jade bi and Cong History These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Early History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...

Absolutely stunning Newcomb Macklin Spanish Baroque frame. Original rubbed gold gilt and black. Close to 5" wide,33" x 39", rabbit 25.25" x 31.2...

Massive Japanese Bronze Bell "Tsurigane" Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. Please view our video. Pleasing resonating sound awaits you with this oversized bronze...

Black Americana Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862 This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood p...

A stunning yet whimsical and unique Eva Fritz-Lindner hand painted Folk Art table lamp complete with new custom fitted linen shade. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your home or office, or make a charming gift to someone special. This is a unique hand painted pottery table lamp fitted with a beautiful rectangular linen shade. It is hand painted in lovely cobalt blue and cream colors designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years. Creative design, lovely vivid colors in cobalt blue and creams over a natural terra cotta pottery base , good opportunity to display a functional one of a kind work of art. Glaze: Fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand Designer signature: signature i 3 on pottery base It would surely "pop" out and create pleasant conversation in splendid fashion in your favorite spot! Dimensions: table lamp with shade 33.5 inches high; shade only is 11.5 inches high x 18 inches wide and 11 inches deep. hand painted pottry base is 21 inches high and 8.5 inches diameter at mid section. We have installed this sculptural lamp with a 72 inch cord - all mounted on a handsome round hardwood stand. Quality: Very good Only one. Most of her larger pottery sculptures such as this, were likely produced in less than 25 copies Based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Provenance: pottery lamp base...