Makuzu K?zan. Vase with iris. lateMakuzu K?zan. Vase with iris. late 19th century, glazed porcelain. 7½ h × 3½ dia in. result: $2,860. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Kangxi mark to underside.
Makuzu Kozan
MEIJI (1868-1912)Makuzu Kozan
MEIJI (1868-1912) OR TAISHO (1912-1926), EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the celadon glazed paper weight molded in the form of a melon, together with the original wood box.
Height 1 3/4 in., 3.5 cm.
Property from a Private Chicago Collection
Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), A PorcelainMakuzu Kozan (1842-1916), A Porcelain 'Bird' Washer and Bird Okimono, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century The washer impressed with a 'Makuzu' seal mark to the underside longest length 7 in — 17.8 cm
Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), A SmallMakuzu Kozan (1842-1916), A Small Yellow-Ground 'Chrysanthemum' Porcelain Vase, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century Painted with flowers in underglaze blue against a yellow enamel ground, 'Makuzu Kozan sei' within double circle in underglaze blue
height 6.3 in — 16 cm
Makuzu K?zan. Vase with chrysanthemums.Makuzu K?zan. Vase with chrysanthemums. late 19th century, glazed porcelain. 7¾ h × 3½ dia in. result: $1,625. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Kangxi mark to underside.
A FINE GIFU SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKEA FINE GIFU SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONGOOSE signed Tomokazu (mid 19th century) the recumbent beast with head facing backwards its hair delicately picked out and inlaid eyes signed underneath
Makuzu K?zan. Vase with skeletons.Makuzu K?zan. Vase with skeletons. late 19th century, glazed porcelain. 4¼ h × 4 dia in. result: $2,860. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Kangxi mark to underside.
19TH C. JAPANESE NETSUKE OF AN19TH C. JAPANESE NETSUKE OF AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC FOX, SIGNED Hitogami or Shaman, depicted standing behind a large melon, paws raised level with his shoulders, dressed in hooded robe with full sleeves, having a beaded necklace hanging from his left wrist, 1 7/8" tall, wear from use.
MAKUZU KOZAN JAPANESE EARTHENWAREMAKUZU KOZAN JAPANESE EARTHENWARE JARJapanese Meiji period Satsuma style large relief-molded earthenware jar, marks for workshop of Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan (1842-1916). Thickly potted, cream ground body with enameled decoration including high relief figural, landscape, animal, bird and floral decoration with animal mask handles on a paneled body. Two (2) black character marks to the base. 17 3/4" H. Early 20th century. Provenance: Greenville, Delaware collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some breaks to tips of leaves on panel with female figure, losses to upper left of same panel.
MAKI HAKU (JAPANESE, 1924-2000)MakiMAKI HAKU (JAPANESE, 1924-2000)Maki Haku (Japanese, 1924-2000) , "Rat", "Ox", "Dragon", "Snake", "Monkey", and "Cock," six intaglio cement block prints from the "Animal Song" edition of fifty series, sealed in plate, pencil signed, titled and numbered lower margin, sight 15 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in ., matted and framed alike (6 pcs.). Provenance: Estate of James H. Stone, New Orleans, LA
UTAGAWA KUNIMARU (JAPANESE, 1794-1829),UTAGAWA KUNIMARU (JAPANESE, 1794-1829), A KAKEMONO-E WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A GEISHA Edo period (1615-1868), two woodblock prints arranged vertically to form the kakemono-e of an elegant geisha with a robe decorated with waves and coral and an obi to the front with image of a jumping carp, signed together with publisher's seal to lower right side, professionally framed under glass, not examined outside of the frame.
MASUO IKEDA (JAPANESE, 1934-1997),MASUO IKEDA (JAPANESE, 1934-1997), SPHINX IN MAY Etching in colors, 1970, pencil signed, dated, and numbered 46/60 lower margin, matted and framed.
UTAGAWA KUNISADA / TOYOKUNI IIIUTAGAWA KUNISADA / TOYOKUNI III (JAPAN, 1786-1865) Kabuki Theatre Samurai Warrior from "Lives of a Hundred Heroes of High Renown" (Meiko hyakuyu den), signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendo), circa 1848-49. Oban. In mahogany bullnose frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 17", SS: 13 1/4" x 9". Toned, light bend lower right.
A Wakazashi
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blade mounted in aikuchi koshirae. Kozuka signed Iwamoto Konkan.
Length of blade 15 3/4 in., 40 cm.
Japanese Masks and Netsukes JapaneseJapanese Masks and Netsukes Japanese an assembled group including a papier mache mask with gilded eyes a bronze mythological beast mask an Edo-style netsuke in plastic with four rats marked PMS on bottom and a dragon netsuke in resin with two characters on bottom; largest ht. 10.5 in. Condition: Papier mache mask with loss of paper and paint.
ED MOSES, IKURU SPEAK-NOEd MosesED MOSES, IKURU SPEAK-NOEd Moses (American, 1926-2018)Ikuru Speak-No, 1990silkscreen and collage in colors on Japanese Seikishu rice papernumbered 5 /250 and initialed signed and dated EMZ 90 in pencil to lower printed
Suikyu Nishikubo (B. 1928), JapaneseSuikyu Nishikubo (B. 1928), Japanese MAGUMA seal-stamped lower right 65.7 x 69.3 in — 167 x 176 cm
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), TWO SETS OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, includes a triptych of a cat ghost narrative with kabuki actors, and two sheets from a triptych with elaborately dressed figures, all prints are signed to lower area of each sheet in a cartouche, each print with a publisher's seal and censor seals, presented loose.
An ivory netsuke carved as a catAn ivory netsuke carved as a cat hunting a mouse in a lantern carved seal signature 1.5ins Estimate ?200-300 Good condition. Himatoshi is a hole on the back of the lantern one hole larger than the other. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?600
A JAPANESE NETSUKE 20th century,A JAPANESE NETSUKE 20th century, resin, in the form of a cat dressed in a robe, 6cm high, together with a carved wood card case, depicting seated figures within a pagoda, 11cm high (2)
KITAGAWA UTAMARO, JAPANESE (1753-1806),KITAGAWA UTAMARO, JAPANESE (1753-1806), COURTESAN HOLDING A CAT, COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT ON PAPER, 16"W X 70"LKitagawa Utamaro, Japanese, (1753-1806) Courtesan holding a cat, color woodblock print on paper mounted as kakejuki scroll. With box. Provenance: from Taylor University's Dr. Neil and Mrs. Renee Compton Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. color woodblock print on paper Dimensions: 16"W x 70"L
Japanese woodblock print on micaJapanese woodblock print on mica paper depicting Kabuki actor Morita Kan'ya VIII portraying the palantuin-Bearer rubbing his hands together underneath his kimono sleeves in the play a medley of tales of revenge; framed; in frame H 26 1/4" x W 19 1/4", H 14 1/2" x W 9 1/2"
MAKUZU KOZAN PORCELAIN CENSERJapaneseMAKUZU KOZAN PORCELAIN CENSERJapanese Meiji period Satsuma style relief-molded earthenware censer, marks for workshop of Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan (1842-1916). Thickly potted, crackle-glazed body with enameled floral and bird decoration, further adorned with applied, molded naturalistic bird and flowering branch decoration. Pierced lid with three dimensional molded and carved hawk finial. Base of censer signed with characters enclosed in an incised double gourd shaped mark. 13 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Kozan was born into a family of potters in Kyoto. He set up a workshop in Yokohama and was appointed as an artist to the Imperial Household in 1896.
Condition:
Scattered breaks and hairline cracks to raised decoration on body. Wear and losses to painted enameled decoration.
Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b.Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b. 1949) "Mizuhiki" Series. Mezzotint on paper signed in pencil in the lower right margin dated '90 titled in Japanese at the lower center numbered 12/50 in the lower left margin the plate size apprx. 17-1/2" x 14-1/8" matted and framed in a light wood frame under glass overall apprx. 28" x 24".
Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b.Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b. 1949) "Mizuhiki" Series. Mezzotint on paper signed in pencil in the lower right margin dated '90 titled in Japanese at the lower center numbered 11/50 in the lower left margin the plate size apprx. 17-1/2" x 14-1/8" matted and framed in a light wood frame under glass overall apprx. 28" x 24".
KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE 1753-1806),KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE 1753-1806), THE COURTESAN, HINAZURU, WOODBLOCK PRINT WITH SILVER MICA BACKGROUND, FRAME: 22 1/2 X 17 IN. (57.15 X 43.18 CM.)Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese 1753-1806), The Courtesan, Hinazuru, Woodblock Print with Silver Mica Background,, Dimensions: Frame: 22 1/2 x 17 in. (57.15 x 43.18 cm.)
Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b.Katsunori Hamanishi (Japanese b. 1949) "Mizuhiki" Series. Mezzotint on paper signed in pencil in the lower right margin dated '90 titled in Japanese at the lower center numbered 12/50 in the lower left margin the plate size apprx. 17-1/2" x 14-1/8" matted and framed in a light wood frame under glass overall apprx. 28" x 24".
JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MOUSEJAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MOUSE Japanese wood netsuke of a mouse, carved as a curled up mouse with its left paw holding onto its long tail, signed with a two character signature, 1.25"dia.
T.N. FOX THE MAGICIAN WIND-UP TOY.T.N.T.N. FOX THE MAGICIAN WIND-UP TOY.T.N. Fox the Magician Wind-Up Toy. Japanese wind-up toy, lithographed tin, plastic, and fabric, with original pictorial box, depicting the fox vanishing a rabbit from underneath a top hat. Large tear to box lid, fox ear’s curled down from storage. Approx. 6 ¼” tall.
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the firstTHREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the firstTHREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
Japanese bronze of a mouse, seatedJapanese bronze of a mouse, seated figure of a mouse with seed clasped in claws, incised hair decorated, unsigned, 2-3/4"L x 2-1/2"H
JAPANESE GAZING GEISHA WOODBLOCKJAPANESE GAZING GEISHA WOODBLOCK PRINT Japan,Meiji PeriodUkiyo-e print depicting a woman dressed in a blue kimono decorated with cherry blossoms leaning against a table, admiring a white kitten playing.
Japanese Meji Period Carved WoodJapanese Meji Period Carved Wood NetsukeFinely carved with great attention to detail to depict two mice eating a pumpkin with character mark within a small circle 1.5''H X 1.75''W.Property of a Holly MI Gentleman.
MASAKO KAMIYA, TEXTURED GOUACHEMASAKO KAMIYA, TEXTURED GOUACHE ON PANEL, 2003 Masako Kamiya (Japanese American, b. 1969), "Phantasmagoria", pencil signed and dated on verso, gallery label verso, 19.75"h x 18.75"w
Kawaguchi (Japanese 20th Century)Kawaguchi (Japanese 20th Century) Cat. Mezzotint signed in pencil in the lower right margin numbered 47/50 in the lower left margin the plate size apprx. 7-1/4" 8-7/8" the paper size apprx. 12-1/2" x 17-3/4". Not framed.