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ANTIQUITIES
AN IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY EXAMPLE OF THE FINEST IN HELLENISTIC GREEK ART 13025. HELLENISTIC GREEK BRONZE MIRROR COVER. Late Hellenistic or early Roman Imperial, 1st century BC-1st century AD. The cover depicts a nude satyr courting a semi-nude nymph. The satyr stands in contrapposto stance, seen from behind, grasping the drapery of a seated nymph, her garment falling to her hips, who attempts to curb the advances of the satyr by grabbing his arm. Diameter: 13.7 cm. A beautifully executed composition by the artist who has filled the circular space creating a graceful and well-fitting composition in high relief. Like all the finest high relief Greek mirrors the back cover was made as a separate piece. The mirror itself, likely made of finely polished silver, is missing from this example as is usually the case when made as a separate piece. Provenance: Ex Nomos FPL (Winter-Spring 2010), no. 127 (at 35,700 CHF); Gorny & Mosch 179 (19 June 2009), lot 8A; Private German Collection formed in the 1980s. Verso.
The subject of a satyr pursuing a nymph or maenad has a long history in Greek art, dating back at least to the Archaic period. At that time, the scene was often a violent one with grotesque, usually ithyphallic, satyrs intensely pursuing and forcibly abducting their intended victims. By the Hellenistic period there was a transformation: with increasing frequency the satyr became more humanlike and desirable (the so-called "Barberini Faun" being the most famous product of this transition). Furthermore, the theme of a satyr pursuing a female became increasingly sensual, turning from an animalistic pursuit into a bucolic romance, even into the popular Hellenistic _Invitation to Dance__ motif, which this scene recalls. Here the nymph meets the satyr_s gaze with no trace of trepidation, and her grasp of her pursuer_s arm is firm but unconvincing, as if she is merely feigning her resistance.
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9088. A ROMAN GLASS BOWL WITH SUPERB IRIDESCENCE, c. 1st-3rd century AD. The beautifully formed bowl with wide base tapering slightly inward to the rim, the surface covered with large swirling areas of bright purple and green iridescence, numerous thin linear inclusions within the glass with bright gold iridescence. 3.1 x 3.75. One of the most beautiful examples I've seen. A real museum quality gem. Not currently for sale.
9090. ROMAN GLASS VIAL WITH SUPERB IRIDESCENCE, c. 1st-3rd century AD. The double pinched vial of pale aqua glass, the surface with beautiful frosty silver and pale peacock iridescence. 3.75 inches. Intact choice condition. A lovely specimen. Not currently for sale.
9051. CHOICE GREEK RED FIGURE EPICHYSIS, ca. 4th century BC. The spool shaped vessel with high neck with long spout and high strap handle, the top with the figure of a seated lady holding a jewelry box framed by palmettes, the body encircled with incised vines with white leaves. 4.2 x 5.8 inches. Usual repair to handle, otherwise a choice intact example of excellent style with fine detail in the figure. Provenance: An old German private collection.
9003. A CHOICE GREEK BRONZE PHIALE OMPHALOS, c. 5th-4th century BC. The ceremonial offering bowl of shallow form with ridged shoulder and slightly everted rim, the bottom with a lotus pattern with raised omphalos at center. 1.8 x 7 inches. Choice example in excellent condition, the bronze considerably thicker than in most examples. The whole covered with a fine chestnut, green and blue patina. Very rare this nice. Not currently for sale.
FROM THE ROYAL MACEDONIAN HOUSEHOLD 9094. AN EXCEPTIONAL ROYAL MACEDONIAN LEAD SPINDLE WHORL. c. 4th - 3rd century BC. The whorl with a ring of crisply molded vine leaves one side, probably a wreath of Dionysos, and on the front the 16 rayed Sun of Vergina, the sign of the Macedonian Royal House, which appears among other places on the Golden Larnax, the gold bone box of Philip II, the father of Alexander The Great, in his tomb at Vergina. While this object of the general form of a spindle whorl for spinning or weaving the designs indicated it could have served some other function as the cross section is symmetrical rather than the usual conical form of a spindle whorl. 1.3 inches. The only example I've seen. Museum quality and a very intriguing article deserving of further study. Very rare.
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9874. FINE GUPTA TERRA COTTA FEMALE, c. 4th-5th century AD. The torso of a goddess or divine dancer her head inclined to the side. 5 inches. Very rare this nice. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. Not currently for sale.
FOSSILS
10080. LARGE EXTINCT FOSSIL TREE SECTION. Synchysidendron species, a close relative of the more common Lepidodendron but with nicer more regular bark pattern. Carboniferous period, 360-300 million years ago. Lepidodendron trees were the giants of the Carboniferous era growing up to 150 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter. They were among the first true large trees to appear and dominated the land during the Carboniferous. Lepidodendron tree image. These trees were members of the Lycopsida clade and are now all extinct with only their miniature relatives the club mosses remaining. This is an especially large section with excellent quality bark impressions. 11 x 12 x ~2 inches. 13 lb. Provenance: Acquired by the current owner from a Pennsylvania antiques dealer, previously from the estate of an elderly Pennsylvania collector and rock and minerals dealer. Not currently for sale:
8076. RARE GOMPHOTHERE PARTIAL JAW WITH 5 INCH CUSPED TOOTH. The lovely 8 inch long white jaw section is perfectly contrasted with the 5 inch long tooth which has its intact enamel colored shades of brown and gray. Also, the roots of a second tooth are present on the jaw. This rare, museum-quality fossil is 15-20 million years old, from Gansu Province, China. It is from a strange member of the elephant family known as Gomphotheres. Some Gomphotheres had strange shovel-shaped lower tusks used to drag up food. Gomphotheres, as well as Mastodons, had very different types of teeth from all modern elephants. Mastodons and Gomphothere teeth have paired, domed cusps which are placed all along both the upper and lower teeth. This allowed them to chew their food better than modern elephants, which have flat teeth. This specimen makes an impressive display item. Weight is 4 pounds.
9329. AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH TOOTH, c. 25,000-10,000 years BP. 4 x 8.5 x 10.5 inches. 13 lbs. Some professionally stabilized age cracks. Very rare this large and from the range of the southern Columbian rather than the northern range of the Wooly thus certainly the much rarer Columbian (Mammuthus columbi) rather than Woolly Mammoth. Provenance: Collected by the current owner from the Verdigris River, Oklahoma in the 1950's along with a tusk and other remains. Not currently for sale:
9332. NICE OREODONT SKULL. 3 x 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Most of one side remaining, lower jaw, fragments of upper, and most of posterior cranium on the reverse. Oreodonts, sometimes called prehistoric "ruminating hogs," were a family of cud-chewing plant-eater with a short face and tusk-like canine teeth. As their name implies, some of the better known forms were generally hog-like, and the group was once thought to be a member of Suina, the pigs, peccaries and their ancestors, though recent work indicates they were more closely related to camels. The scientific name means mountain teeth, referring to the appearance of the molars. Most oreodonts were sheep-sized, though some genera grew to the size of cattle. They were heavy bodied, with short four-toed hooves. Unlike any modern ruminant, they had long tails.
The animals would have looked rather pig- or sheep-like, but features of their teeth indicate that they were more closely related to camelids. They were most likely woodland and grassland browsers, and were widespread in North America during the Oligocene and Miocene. Later forms diversified to suit a range of different habitats. For example, Promerycochoerus had adaptations suggesting a semi-amphibious lifestyle, similar to that of modern hippos.
10008. CAVE BEAR SKULL, Ursus spelaeus, about 80,000 BC. Found in the Vadu Crisului Krsren cave in Romania. Only the upper part remains, but this example still shows the impressive size of these early hunters. 18.25 inches long, 12 inches wide and 7 inches high. No repairs but cracks to the zygomatic arches (cheek bones). Provenance: Acquired by the current owner from a German collector in the 1990's. Please note that most 'cave bear' skulls on the market now are actually either the smaller Ursus uralensis from Russia or even modern grizzly bears killed by hunters and stained to look old. Especially beware of any skull in pristine condition. The genuine Ursus spelaeus skulls almost always show signs of age. Genuine cave bear skulls are characterized by much wider zygomatic arches, steeper brow ridge, flatter and longer cranial ridges, and a higher, more pronounced sagittal crest (the crest on the dorsal posterior portion of the skull where the jaw muscles were attached). All these features are clearly evident on this skull.
Genuine cave bear skulls can be distinguished from other bears by their larger size (cave bears were 50% larger than grizzlies and even the largest Kodiak grizzly skulls rarely attain 17 inches, The largest cave bear skull known to exist measures 20-7/8" long and sold for $16,500 in 2010.
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8412. A CHOICE OVIRAPTOR CARNIVOROUS DINOSAUR EGG. Cretaceous, Nanchao Formation, Nanyang Valley, Henan, China. The egg of an oviraptor, a carnivorous dinosaur. The egg is free of matrix and still retains its original shape with almost all of the textured shell intact. 7.6 inches. One fairly clean break repaired and with light removable calcium deposits. Very rare and desirable this nice. Much rarer than the usual Duckbill eggs on the market. See another (with restoratation) listed at $6500-$8000 in Butterfield & Butterfield, May '98, lot 7344.
7963. RARE VERY LARGE DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT, United States. c. 213-144 million B.P. Size: 18-1/2"L. x 15-1/2"W in frame. Thick slab of gray shale having a deep impression of a large central three-toed foot print of the Triassic theropod Eubrontes giganteus, (print size: 15" length x 10-1/2" width). Mounted in an old wood frame, suitable for hanging. Excellent condition. Tracks of this large size are extremely rare. Provenance: Collected by Dr. Donald Baird in 1965, Ex. Phillips Auctions, 1995, Private NY collection. Not currently for sale.
11613. EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CHONDRITE METEORITE, Most probably from the NWA (North West Africa) 869 fall. 6 lbs. 5.2 oz. (2861 gm). 6.75 x 4.25 x 5.25 inches. Exceptional both in size and condition with full 100% fusion crust with regmaglypts with no breaks covering the entire surface. Provenance: Found in the Sahara desert. Side B. Side C. Side D.
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ANTIQUES
9320.WONDERFUL EUROPEAN IVORY NUDE, ca. late 19th, early 20th century. The superbly carved nude descending a rocky path, a jug is carelessly held in her right hand along her thigh, a wine cup raised high in her left. Another possibility is this is Hebe, walking on clouds instead of rocks, as the wine paraphernalia are her attributes. 5.6 inches. Simply wonderful proportions and execution with superb detail down to the paper thin wine cup. Intact and flawless except for a microscopic flake from the bottom of the cup. Not currently for sale.
9322. CHOICE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO, ca. 19th century. Delicately carved scene with a Grecian maiden wearing a pleated himation bound at the waist and crossed over her breasts. She is seated on a stone outcropping before a tree, the ruins of an aqueduct in the distance, a flock of birds above her outstretched hand. 1.3 x 1.75 inches. An outstanding example carved with great artistic skill. Boxed. Much superior to the run of the mill modern cameos which are produced by the thousand.
7064. IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN CLASSICAL BRONZE STAND, 19th century. The heavy stand cast using the lost wax technique with finely detailed ornate facing female and garlanded ram's heads on four claw feet. 15 x 28 inches. Not currently for sale.
SCULPTURE
8414. SIGNED JORGENSEN ENERET COPENHAGEN BASALT WARE NUDE SATYR BOY WITH FLUTE. Fine black porcelain Dionysian figure of a handsome nude youth with goat ears playing the pipes and leaning against a pedestal over which is draped a panther skin. After an ancient Greek prototype. 8 x 19.5 inches. Intact.
8417. LARGE SIGNED ART NOUVEAU DANCER, c. 1890's. The piece titled DANSE ESPAGNOLE on brass plate attached to front, base signed Linst? Seger or Segez? (Artist name appreciated). A Buxom Spanish dancer with head thrown back, her gown clasped with a butterfly brooch revealing her ample breasts, playing castanets with her outstretched hands. Tip of r. thumb chipped, tiny scrape, otherwise excellent condition. 7 x 16 x 30.5 inches. Almost certainly manufactured by the Casper Hennecke Co., Milwaukee, WI., a premier American manufacturer of Art Noveau figures.
6223. A PARIAN FIGURE GROUP OF THE THREE GRACES. 3.5 x 6.25 inches. Excellent condition. Manufacturer's mark on interior of base. Not currently for sale.
7966. CHOICE LARGE PARIAN GREEK LADY, c. 19th century. Finely detailed classical Greek lady in Parian porcelain. She holds pitcher and patera and stands in contraposto with weight on right leg. Wonderful neoclassical sculpture in choice condition. 21 inches.
9321. A FINE PARIAN FIGURE OF EVE OR APHRODITE, ca. early 20th century. Standing completely nude in a slight contraposto pose with her clothes draped over a column, she regards the fateful apple held in her right hand. Another possibility is this is the Goddess Aphrodite, her scarf laid aside, holding one of the golden apples that figure so prominently in her myths. 5.3 inches. An elegant piece of clear design, excellent detail and style. 6257/14 on verso base. Provenance: The Dr. Lyle Owen collection, acquired in the 1930's.
7865. PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PEDESTALS, 19th century. The Victorian pedestals of white faux marble in the form of winged youths with lion's paws on heavy green marble bases. 34 inches in height. Both repaired at ankles, corner of one top broken but would not be visible supporting a top, a few other minor chips. Excellent classical style. Not currently for sale.
8172. LARGE MARBLE BAS RELIEF PLAQUE WITH ANGEL, c. early 20th century. The plaque finely carved with a standing angel with large outspread wings holding a cross to her breast, male and female supplicants crouched at her feet. 31.5 x 33.5 inches, 150 lbs. Minute chip to angel's nose and upper right corner. The detail is much better than shown especially in the upraised raise and the feathers of the wings. Excellent sensitive carving and would make a marvelous fireplace closure or display piece.
9303. ANNE GOLDSMITH. American, 20th century. Sculpture in pink marble. The semi-abstract gowned female figure supporting her chin with her hand. 8 x 5 x 12 inches. 27 lbs. On variegated black marble base. A very fine work of excellent composition that radiates a peaceful calming influence.
9293. THE CAPITOLINE VENUS. Sculpture in marble, Italian School, 19th century. Very fine copy of the Roman original with the nude goddess modestly shielding her breasts and sex with her hands, two finely sculpted little Cupids riding a dolphin at her left leg which replaces the vase and drapery of the original. See however the Royal Athena galleries advertisement in Minerva 63 for a Roman marble original with Eros on a dolphin as in the present example. 31 inches. 58 lbs. Tips of two fingers lost which gives the piece the look of an original Roman piece (the Royal Athena galleries example is missing the hands). A beautiful large piece of classical art of impressive size. The Capitoline Venus, which itself is based on the Aphrodite Cnidia of Praxiteles, is one of the most famous statues of antiquity. It now resides in the Capitoline Museum (#409), Rome.
9295. FLORA OR SPRING. Sculpture in marble, ca. late 19th-early 20th century. Very finely sculpted marble statue of a beautiful young maiden walking with shy downcast eyes, a wreath of flowers around her thighs, her light dress billowing gracefully as she walks. 24.5 inches. 30 lbs. Right arm lost from middle of forearm down but this is hidden and it displays beautifully when turned to the left. Very inexpensive for this quality due to the loss.
10036. NEAR LIFE SIZE VICTORIAN MARBLE NUDE, 19th century. 15 x 50 x 21 inches. 300-400 lbs. Left arm missing enhancing the antique look of the piece.
8879. SIGNED ALABASTER BUST OF A MAIDEN. Antonio Frilli, Florence, Italy, 19th century. Rich honey colored alabaster bust of a maiden crowned with laurel leaves, she gazes upward in a beautiful expression of spiritual ecstasy. Originally had a small bronze plaque under the swirl of drapery which no doubt identified the subject but this is now missing. It is not broken there. Intact. Signed on back 'A. Frilli, Firenze', a well known and listed artist whose pieces reside in major museums. 10 x 10 x 6 inches.
9294. DANTE AND BEATRICE. Sculpture in marble, Unsigned work by G. Pochini, Italian School, 19th century. Very finely sculpted bust of the famous poet with his refined aquiline nose in profile gazing longingly up at the beautiful young Beatrice who gazes wistfully out into space seemingly oblivious of his devotion. 5 x 12.75 x 16 inches. Repair to a couple of leaves in the wreaths, the tip of one restored. A beautiful piece of sculpture which captures the essence of this famous story of inspiration and unrequited love.
9997. LARGE VICTORIAN MARBLE BUST, 19th century. The finely executed large bust of a beautiful young girl wearing a scarf tied over her hair and an off the shoulder bodice on which a rose is pinned. Near life size. The bust 9.5 x 18 x 23 inches. Weight: 115 lb. including base. Couple of unobtrusive chips on rose and garment folds. On dark green marble base (rear bottom edge broken). Provenance: Acquired by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction.
8079. LIFE SIZED MARBLE BUST OF TYCHE SIGNED UMBERTO? FRILLI. The goddess facing with head turned to the left wearing her distinctive tiara. 29 x 19 inches including detachable base. 160 lbs. total weight. Not currently for sale.
7621. LIFE SIZE MARBLE BUST OF PAN, c. early 20th century. The god with head turned to one side with large goat ears and small knobby horns protruding from his forehead, a wreath of grapes and vines around his curly hair and trailing down over his right shoulder. 14 x 19 x 9 inches. Excellent condition.
7964. ADOLFO CIPRIANI, FEDE E CARITA, FINE MARBLE SCULPTURE OF MOTHER AND CHILD. Signed A. Cipriani on verso, Italian, active late 19th - early 20th century. Finely carved bust of a beautiful young mother, her head turned toward the infant she cradles within her robe, FEDE E CARITA (Faith and Charity) inscribed on the front. 17.5 x 9.5 x 7 inches. A section of rim of the base reattached at the back but unobtrusive. A beautifully done original marble sculpture by a known master. A fine work in marble by this important Listed Artist whose works have sold at Sotheby's and Christies. Signature left part. Signature right part. Adolfo Cipriani (1895-1930), was a well known Italian sculptor in marble. One of his pieces, "A nymph with a butterfly", reached $40,000 at Sotheby's N.Y last April 25th, lot 69. Another of his pieces, "Cupid and Psyche", was listed at Sotheby's Nov. 25, 2009, lot 52 estimated at 10,000-15,000 GBP.
10039. A FINE VICTORIAN CLASSICAL BRONZE LAMP WITH VENUS CALLIPYGIES. Italian, ca. 19th century. The statue base depicting the famous 'Venus Callipygies' after the ancient marble original in which the maiden is depicted in the act of raising her gown to expose her charms. The Venus 23 inches on its base, the lamp 41 inches total. Excellent condition and very high quality Italian foundry work. The lamp stand is attached by four small screws to the back of the gown and could be removed if desired.
10040. SUPERB BRONZE STATUE OF THE YOUNG DIONYSUS FROM POMPEII. Italian foundry, 19th century. Superb full sized copy of the original found in Pompeii, even down to the surface which has the appearance of an antiquity. 24 inches. Sometimes called Narcissus as the gaze seems to be downward at his own reflection, it is now generally believed to represent the young Dionysos due to the grape bunches in his hair which are a typical attribute of Dionysos. This statue has been called one of the finest representations of the youthful male form in Classical art.
9296. THE BRONZE FAUN, AFTER THE ORIGINAL FOUND AT POMPEII. The powerfully muscled faun dancing with hands raised, his goat's horns emerging from his bushy hair and his goat's tail behind. 32 inches. 34 lbs. The famous original was found at Pompeii in The House Of The Faun, one of the richest houses in the city and which takes its name from this piece. It was the centerpiece of the large garden. A copy similar to this now stands in its place, the original resides in the National Museum in Naples. A fine large classical piece full of vitality with excellent detail especially in the face and hair.
9297. YOUNG SATYR WITH WINESKIN, AFTER THE ORIGINAL FOUND AT HERCULANEUM, 19th or early 20th century Italian copy. The nude young satyr in a pose which vividly reveals the powerful muscularity of his athletic young body as he pours wine from a wineskin. 21 inches. 23 lbs. On marble base. The original marble sculpture was a companion piece to the "Drunken Hercules" found at Herculaneum in the House of Stags. An almost identical bronze version of the satyr was found in Pompeii.
9298. MERCURY AFTER GIOVANNI BOLOGNA 16TH CENTURY. Sculpture in bronze. European, prob. Italian foundry, ca. late 19th century. One of the most famous and widely copied of all sculpture, but rarely in this quality, with every rippling muscle of the nude god sensuously and finely rendered as he flies through the air in his winged hat and sandals, borne on the winds which issue from the mouth of the god of winds. 24.5 inches on marble base. 17 lbs.
9299. LE JOUR, by DeBois. Sculpture in bronze. France, late 19th-early 20th century. The 'Day' represented by a finely sculpted running nude twisting her voluptuous body to look back at a cherub who follows her scattering flowers. 20 inches. 28 lbs. choice condition on marble base. Signed DeBois France in the bronze and with a brass plate further providing the title. Wonderful sensual composition.
9300. WINGED VICTORY, by Eichberg, 1890. Sculpture in bronze. Gracefully portrayal of the nearly nude classical winged goddess of victory advancing forward holding a wreath in her right hand, a rose in her left. 8.75 inches, 12 inches on marble base. Tiny crimp in tip of one feather, small flake on edge of marble base. Wonderful detail and modeling for a smaller piece. Signed Eichberg 90.
9908. LARGE INDIAN NUDE CELESTIAL DANCER. c. early 20th century. Classical Indian hand carved stone figure of a voluptuous nude dancer to the gods. 8.5 x 17.5 inches. An ideal piece for an upscale decorator. On custom stand. Beautifully carved figure. A large and impressive piece of fine oriental art. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer.
9143. MAGNIFICENT BALINESE WOOD CARVING, c. early-mid 20th century. The bust of a lady wearing a large multi-tiered headdress. 7.5 x 15.5 inches. Choice flawless condition. A masterpiece of wood carving which would compare favorably with those of any age. Infinitely superior to the usual Balinese woodcarvings made for the tourist market. It is thought that this type was commissioned by the Sukarno government and given as gifts to foreign dignitaries during the 1940's. There wouldn't have been more than a couple of craftsman, or maybe just one, at this time, capable of creating such exceptional works of decorative art. Thus although unsigned, it may be possible to put a name to this exceptional work should the necessary archives become available.
Not currently for sale.
FINE ART
ROBERT McGUIRE 9306. ROBERT McGUIRE. American, 20th century. BOLD SURRENDER. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 19.5 by 29.5 inches professionally framed. A beautiful original art work by this famous illustrator of romance novels. This is the actual painting that was used for the book cover for Bold Surrender by Judith E. French (Avon Publishers 1988), a copy of which is included with the painting. Maguire is a well-known and highly respected painter/illustrator who has been employed by virtually every major publisher in New York City for nearly 30 years. Maguire's fine art, which includes many paintings of Westerns, have been exhibited in many well-known galleries across the country, including the Grand Central, NY and the O'Brian in Scottsdale AZ. Robert Maguire carries on the tradition of other great illustrators past and present, who have proven to art enthusiasts that paintings created for reproduction may well be some of the finest examples of American art our culture has to offer. Both painting and book are in excellent condition. A list of books illustrated by Robert Maguire and a brief biography will be included with the shipment of these items.
ROY SCHROEDER 9312. BUS STOP HOOKER. ROY SCHROEDER, American, 20th century. Ink and gouache on artist's board. 10 x 14 inches. Signed RS lower right. Original illustration art for Swingle Magazine, 12-5 (Dec. 1975), pg. 13. A wonderful erotically charged work which masterfully evokes the lonely atmosphere of a midwestern American city at night. Schroeder produced many fine illustrations for Parliament Publishing and American Art Agency Enterprise. His works are very rare and highly collectible as most were destroyed after use.
ROY SCHROEDER 9313. EROTIC SCENE ON BUS. ROY SCHROEDER, American, 20th century. Ink and gouache on artist's board. 8.5 x 11.5 inches. Unsigned. Original illustration art for Swingle Magazine, 12-6 (Dec./Jan. 1975) pg. 53. Another erotically charged work from an acknowledged American master of illustration. Schroeder produced many fine illustrations for Parliament Publishing and American Art Agency Enterprise. His works are very rare and highly collectible as most were destroyed after use.
ORIENTALIA
SESSAI MASUYAMA 10867. JAPANESE MASTERWORK BRUSH PAINTING, WHITE HAWK IN SUMMER. One of a pair. Painting on silk by Sessai Masuyama, Edo Period. This pair of paintings is highly symbolic, with one likely representing the soul as a white hawk perched in a living body represented as a live ancient pine tree, and the other the soul as a white hawk floating above it's deceased body depicted by a dead pine tree.Signature.
Sessai Masuyama was a celebrated painter of Japan's Edo period (1603-1868) who specialized in paintings of birds in trees and similar scenes. His works are represented in a number of museums including his painting of birds and flowers in the British Museum and a famous painting of a peacock. He is also well known for the monument erected at his posthumous request to bless the souls of the insects that had died so that he could depict them in his paintings. Mushizuka. Sessai Masuyama learned the art of realistic drawing from a Chinese master, Shin Nappin, renowned for drawings of flowers and birds.
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PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9847. PUBLISHED FINE SATSUMA VASE ANTIQUE LAMP. The vase c. 19th century, the lamp c. early-mid 20th century. The vase with 19 Lohans and Saints and a dragon rendered in gold and pigments, the four central figures and the dragon being raised molded figures. The vase 12 x 6.5 inches, the total height of the lamp 24.5 inches. The lamp of solid bronze of excellent manufacture with matching gold electrical cord, the shade retainer can be adjusted upward up to an additional 3.25 inches to accommodate a larger shade if desired. Unobtrusive crack in one small ring around the metal base. The vase with required non visible drill hole in base but in excellent condition. Shade not included. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction around 2000. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 325.
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PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9157. BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF JAPANESE DOUBLE GOURD VASES, c. early 20th century. The matching pair decorated with beautiful scenes of birds and flowering cherries in natural settings, the necks with gilded molding. 21.5 inches. Excellent condition. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 301.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9158. LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE, c. early 20th century. The vase beautifully decorated with finely enameled hawk and sparrows on one side, pheasants on the other, the two sides portraying Autumn and Spring with the appropriate flowers in bloom, a white and a gray dragon around the neck. 36 inches. Rare this large and fine. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 47.
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9159. JAPANESE PORCELAIN IRIS VASE, c. mid 20th century. The vase with fine painted iris in green and gold. 7 x 7.5 inches. Signed on bottom. Of very fine quality. Not currently for sale.
9830. EXCEPTIONAL KUTANI VASE. Japan, c. early 20th century. The vase very finely painted with an immortal seated on a lotus blossom floating among the waves, a large dragon around, register with long-tailed phoenix encircling beneath, an additional geometric register below. 8 x 14.5 inches. Excellent condition. Great wonderfully rendered detail in faces and clothing detail and small scholar's table behind the Lohan. Rare this nice. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey estate auction. Not currently for sale.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9131. PUBLISHED SUPERB JAPANESE IVORY CARVING, c. 19th century. The ivory sphere finely carved with a young prince among five masters or immortals and a dragon and foo lion, no doubt illustrating a scene from Japanese legend. 2.5 inches diameter. Wonderful composition and workmanship. Well aged golden patina. Signed. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 245.
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PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9132. PUBLISHED JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE WITH THE 12 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC, c. early 20th century. The ivory netsuke carved with the twelve animals of the Oriental zodiac. 1 x 1.25 x 1.5 inches. A masterpiece of composition and execution. Signed near the suspension hole. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 223.
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PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9136. PUBLISHED JAPANESE BRASS MATCH CASE IN THE FORM OF A DRAGON, c. late 19th-early 20th century. The case in the form of dragon holding a ball, the case hinged to open at the dragon's mouth. 1.5 x 3 inches. A splendid example of fine Japanese craftsmanship. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 399.
Not currently for sale.
9134. JAPANESE MIXED METAL PILL BOX, c. late 19th-early 20th century. The silver case engraved with chrysanthemums and signed Toshimasu, the top with a superb mixed metal relief of a Samurai carrying an Oni (demon) on his back, the full moon over a stream before him, the relief of bronze with gold and silver inlay. 1 x 1.8 inches. A superb masterwork of the finest Japanese craftsmanship. Not currently for sale.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9133. PUBLISHED ORIGINAL ANTIQUE WAKIZASHI SHORT KATANA SAMURAI SWORD, c. 19th century or earlier. The tsuba with twin lotus leaves its retainer silver, the scabbard lacquered wood, the small attached knife signed on the blade, the brass handle with mixed metal scene of two children watching a butterfly in copper and gold, the handle wrapped with sharkskin, the ornaments within the wraps Foo Lions of bronze and gold. 20.5 inches. One wrap strand torn, otherwise nice condition. Rare. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 465.
9793. BEAUTIFUL CHINESE CARVED RED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE, c. early 20th century. The snuff bottle carved from a heavy chunk of fine red coral, the lid with copper snuff dipper attached. 2.8 inches. A beautiful little gem! Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an established New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9129. PUBLISHED CHINESE CARVED IVORY BUDDHA, c. mid 20th century. The corpulent figure of the Chinese god of happiness seated with one leg raised on custom stand. 2 inches. Excellent condition. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 247. Provenance: Acquired by the current owner in San Francisco Chinatown in the early 1960's.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9126. FINE BLANC DE CHINE MAIDEN, c. early 20th century. Very finely modeled maiden, perhaps a concubine wearing long robes bound with silk and jade ties, and holding a fan, her long hair reaching down over her hips on the reverse, her head lowered in respect. 9.5 inches. 46 and a single character inscribed in the interior. Exceptionally well done shy but sensuous expression on her beautiful features. Choice intact condition. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 67. Left side. Back view. Right side. Maker's mark.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9153. PUBLISHED MUSEUM QUALITY LARGE CHINESE STONE CARVING, c. 19th or early 20th century. Finely carved variegated red stone scene with an adult water buffalo and three young riden by three little Chinese boys one of whom plays a flute. 10.5 x 12 x 16 inches. 45 lbs. A wonderful composition rendered with the utmost delicacy showing a great tenderness between the large water buffalo and the young and the gentle trust existing between the massive beasts and the tiny boys. Signed. A masterpiece of Chinese stone carving and worthy of the finest collection. On custom wood stand. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 214.
9162. LARGE THAI MARBLE BUDDHA, c. 18th-19th century. The carved marble Buddha with a beautiful serene expression standing with right hand to breast, the left holding the hem of his flowing robes. 32 inches, 38 inches on custom wooden stand. Repair at neck.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9154. PUBLISHED LARGE AND FINE CHINESE PORCELAIN GODDESS, c. early 20th century. The large polychrome goddess standing with a dragon and goldfish at her feet, a beautiful smile of compassion on her lovely face, her hand raised in a blessing. 17 x 38.5 inches. In choice intact condition with all the fragile protuberances intact. Some soot deposits from years in a temple exposed to incense smoke. Special shipping required. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 152.
9152. CHOICE LARGE GUANGDONG SHIWAN CERAMIC FIGURE, c. mid 20th century. The fantastic figure of a large wild man or forest spirit seated on a rock. Every detail from his moveable bracelets to his horns and individual claw-like finger and toe nails rendered in wonderful life-like detail. 12.5 x 15 x 19 inches. 29 lbs. Choice intact condition. Easily the finest of the type I've carried. Signed on back.
9792. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CHING DYNASTY PLATTER, c. early 19th century. The fine blue & white porcelain platter thickly covered with butterfly and leaf designs on interior and under the exterior rim, six character seal on bottom. 2.5 x 14.75 inches. Choice type and condition. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.
