Better Items – Musings From Paradise

Chinoiserie Verre Églomisé mirrored commode, with the motif painted on the reverse side of the glass. The 4 drawers depict an Emperor and Empress garden scene with large flowers and wildlife. The sides, top, and companion mirror also feature reverse painted mirrors with a silver, black, and gold motif. Dimensions: 42" x 35" x 17" (chest), 24" x 36" (mirror)
Chinese blue & white porcelain tea caddy, with lid. Freely painted floral design, likely a lotus motif. no chop. Dimensions: 10" x 5 ½" at its widest. Complete with stand (not included in height).
Chinese blue & white porcelain plate, hand-designed and inscribed on bottom. Dia. 25 cm.
Chinese blue & white ceramic bowls, set of 7, hand-thrown and each individually hand-designed. Approx. Dia. 15-16 cm. each
Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty 13th/14th Century Shipwreck Bowl, hand-thrown and hand-designed with overlapping chop pattern. Wax-resist inside. Dia. 16.5 cm.
Chinese blue & white porcelain plate, hand-designed and inscribed on bottom. Dia. 29 cm.
Chinese blue & white dish, wax resist on interior, hand-designed with calligraphy inside dish. 20 ½ cm. diameter, 3 cm tall.
This is a Chinese ceramic pillow, also known as an "opium pillow" or "porcelain pillow". 5" x 6" x 2 ¾" They were believed to have a cooling effect, which was desirable in southern China's hot summers. These headrests were a common piece of paraphernalia in opium dens across China and Southeast Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The pillows were also used to protect elaborate hairstyles while sleeping. For more information
An antique hand-thrown stoneware storage jar: Dimensions: 2" (mouth), 5 ½" (ht.) x 5 ½" (at its widest). Its appearance (dark green/black glaze, ovoid body that tapers to a narrow base, with a short neck and broad shoulders featuring stylized dragons as loop handles) strongly supports it to be an antique Martaban jar. These hand-thrown vessels are named after the port of Martaban in Burma (Myanmar), a major transit hub where they were traded, although the jars were made in various kilns in southern China. For more information
An antique hand-thrown stoneware storage jar: Dimensions: 4" (mouth), 9" (ht.) x 9 ¾" (at its widest). Its appearance (bronze glaze, ovoid body that tapers to a narrow base, with a short neck and broad shoulders) strongly supports it to be an antique Martaban jar. These hand-thrown vessels are named after the port of Martaban in Burma (Myanmar), a major transit hub where they were traded, although the jars were made in various kilns in southern China. This piece is characterized by a brown glaze and features loop handles located on the shoulder (used to secure a cover with a rope).
Chinese Table Lamp with 2 sockets, hand-carved with exquisite detail, 28" high including original lamp shade More photos
Bizen Ceramic Vessel, 8 ¾" x 7" -currently researching markings to verify artists.
Bizen Ceramic Vase, 9" x 5 ½" (at its widest) currently researching markings to verify artists.
Bizen Ceramic cup, 7¾ cm. x 6½ cm. at mouth, set of 4, with marking on bottom
Fukui Tadashirou, “Norikura", framed print, 6 ¼" x 8 ¾", signed by artist in pencil. Features single tree in snowbank with Mt. Norikura in the background.
Haku Maki, print “Collection-62" 24” x 8 ¼", numbered (84/100) and signed by the artist, Features a ceramic vase with golden leaves in the design. More information
Haku Maki, framed print “Poem 71-70“ 10 ½” x 15”, numbered (16/153) and signed by the artist in pencil
Hiroshige, Utagawa (1797–1858) "Sudden Shower Over Ōhashi Bridge and Atake, 1857", Print, 13¼" x 8½", [St. Louis Art Museum] Purchase 1955 For more information
Katsushika Taito II, Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper, Mother and child in 2 poses (mother wearing a Tengu mask and a child sleeping with mother), a page from a well-known Japanese illustrated book Banshoku Zukō, published between approximately 1836-1838, 4" x 6" For more information
Katsuyuki Nishijima, print 15 ½” x 11”, “Village shop with curtained doorway” numbered (131/500?) and signed by the artist in pencil & chop. For more information
Kinoshita, Daimon, 1985 framed Print 9 ¾” x 14 ½”, The Sumo Ukiyo-E Chiyonofuji vs. Konishiki For more information
Kiyoshi Nagai, "Courtyard" Woodblock Print 14½” x 10”, numbered (252 - 107), dated ('71), and signed by the artist in pencil. For more information
Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) “Miyako” framed woodblock print 15¼" x 10”, signed in pencil by the artist within the design More information
Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) framed “Winter in Aizu” woodblock print 15” x 9 ¾”, signed by the artist beneath the design. More information
Kotozuka, Eiichi, framed woodblock, "Bamboo Forest" (Bamboo series I-142,143) Circa 1950's, 17 ½" x 11 ¾", Watermark displaying Uchida Woodblock Printing Co., Ltd, Kyoto. For more information
Kotozuka, Eiichi, framed woodblock, "Bamboo In The Wind" (Bamboo series I-142,143) Circa 1950's, 15 ¾" x 10 ½", Watermark displaying Uchida Woodblock Printing Co., Ltd, Kyoto.
Netsuke - A fine Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke of a Noh dancer depicted wearing a kimono and brandishing a fan. The face revolves to depict the dancer without a mask, and another expression wearing a mask. This beautiful 5 cm. tall netsuke is signed on the underside and in excellent condition.
Onda_Akyio (1924-), Framed Japanese woodblock print, titled ‘’Ofuro’’ (‘Japanese bath) in pencil, signed ''han Onda Akyio'' and sealed. 9'' x 8'' (image); 17’’ x 16’’ (overall)
Shuji Wako, Framed print 19” x 15 ½”, “Come Fly With Me” numbered (18/145), titled, and signed by the artist in pencil. More information
Sutopo, Indonesian Master Painter, Acrylic on board, 27½" x 19½”, signed Sutupo, Jogjakarta '80 Similar item at auction
Tomikichiro, Tokuriki (1902–1999), framed "Cucumbers" For more information
Tomikichiro, Tokuriki (1902–1999), framed "Snow Scene at Byodoin Temple at Uji, January", This print is part of a 1939 series called "12 Months of Kyoto" or "Hanga Kyoraku Niju-Kei" (Twenty Views of Kyoto). 9½ " x 11" For more informatiion
Stoneware sake bottle, salvaged from a shipwreck in SE Asia. "Japans Sakky" blue & white glaze. 6 ½" x 4" From 1641 to 1859 the Dutch were the only ones allowed to trade with Japan. That could only [happen] on the isolated island of Deshima near Nagasaki. Both soy & sake were exported. For more information More photos
Zhang, Jim (1957-), 15 ¾” x 11 ¾” titled ”Sunset” & numbered (1/50) and signed by the artist (print of traditional Chinese painting on rice paper) More information
WWII Naval Officers Kyu-Gunto parade sword & leather-covered wood scabbard with original brass fixtures. The sword features a mekugi (peg for holding blade into hilt) and measures 78 cm. with a clean nickel-plated blade (without any dents, pitting or other major defects). Total length is 84 cm. On the underside of the guard is the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal inspection mark (an anchor) and below it the logo of the Tokyo-based Wakasei Seisaku Jo (a "W" in a diamond), a Japanese sword company. Included is a frayed red/brown tassel used by field-grade officer.	Click for more photos
Affischerna 1967-1979 (The posters 1967-1979), Alternative Poster Art from the exhibition “Ån Sen Då” 18” x 27” mounted on board More information
Brucciani plaster art cast of Michelangelo's David. Sold in the 1970's by the British Museum Company, Ltd,, the nose was one of 4 art studies offered. This item was created from the original mold taken by the Brucciani team over a hundred years ago. Others in the collection are an ear, an eye, and David's lips. Nose approx. height 7 ¼", width 4 ¾". For more information
Desclozeaux, Jean P, Caricaturist, Illustrator, Painter, unframed & untitled print 19 ½” x 15 ¼”, 1976, signed by the artist in pencil More information
Folon, Jean-Michel, “La Vue" unmounted poster (1970) 24” x 34 ½” More information
Obican, Jovan (of Dubrovnic), Framed Appliqué commissioned by my parents, signed by the artist, 30 ¾” x 42 ½” More information
Obican, Jovan (of Dubrovnic),framed painting 21” x 15”, signed by the artist
Rékassy, Csaba (1937-1989), "Accessories Of A Still-life" 8 ½” x 12 ½” 1975, etching on paper, signed bottom right Rékassy Cs More information
Collins, Gladys, “The Music Maker”, screenprint mounted on board 14 ½” x 19” dated (1956), titled and signed by the artist. Collins was a member of the staff during the Corita Kent era and was clearly influenced by her mentor.
Dolack, Monty, “Kyi Yo Dancer” unframed print 25” x 19”, titled, numbered ( 79/150 ), and signed by the artist in pencil More information
Dolack, Monty, glassed “Points of Interest” Litho, 31 ½” x 20 1/2”, hand-colored with pencils, titled, numbered (30/50 ) and signed by the artist More information
Dolack, Monty, Inaugural poster 22" x 26: “Suburban Refuge” signed by the artist in pen More information
Garchik, Morton (1929-2009), Framed print 8 ¾” x 8”, “Last Leaf, Last Bird” numbered ( 26/100 ) and signed by the artist. More information
Gibson, Ralph, Framed Poster 20” x 30”, Prints on Broxon (Los Angeles), dated (1975), numbered (122/250) and signed by the photographer/artist More information
Hamilton, Jeanne Ruenauver (1919-1992), Kalispell, MT, artist, "Montana Landscape On The Line" poster 12 ½" x 30", signed, numbered (3/500), and dated ( 1989 ) by the artist
Indiana,Robert, 1974 Framed Poster “Hirshhorn Smithsonian Museum Exhibition Opening” 23” x 29” More information
Le Goullon, Lamartine (1917-1998) "Lithograph print of a San Francisco cable car cityscape created in the 1950s" 14.25" x 12". A title and artist's signature appear to both be embedded into the print. For more information
Rivers, Larry, 10/4/1974, Opening of the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, poster with credit to artist printed along bottom. 23' x 30 ½”
Ross, Marilyn, Artist Proof Litho “Jukebox at the Scoopeasy” 15 ½” x 20”, dated '74 and signed by the artist
Ross, Marilyn, unframed Litho, “Pinball”, 16: x 28”, dated '74 and signed by the artist in pencil
Singer, B, “Vietnam Documentary” 8¼” x 11”, Photo montage of Newsweek cover overlaid with text, dated (1975) and signed by artist in pencil
"The Art of the Scribe", the first annual exhibition of the Society of Calligraphy, 1975
Tucker, JM, Pen and ink drawing, marine theme, signed by the artist & dated 1933. Dimensions: (drawing) 8 ½" x 6 ½", (frame) 12 ½" x 10 ½"
Tucker, JM, Pen and ink drawing, western theme, signed by the artist & dated 1933. Dimensions: (drawing) 8 ½" x 6 ½", (frame) 12 ½" x 10 ½"
Capodimonte_Porcelain, “Bocce Players” 9 ½” x 8” c. 1959 For more information
Collins, Glenn (AKA Gene Lodi) ceramic dish with gold glaze, signed on reverse, 12 ½” dia.
Nugold 14k 12oz. cups (8 count), manufactured by Plainville Stock Company, Bristol, Massachusetts, and stamped "P. S. Co.". These items were copyrighted in 1935, are stamped "14 Kt. G.P." (gold-plated), and are stamped on the bottom with "CREME" (a possible product line name used by PSCo.) Dimensions: 5 ¼" high x 3" (at mouth) and engraved with a 1" stylized "M".
Nugold 14k 3oz. stemware (8 count), manufactured by Plainville Stock Company, Bristol, Massachusetts, and stamped "P. S. Co.". These items were copyrighted in 1935, are stamped "14 Kt. G.P." (gold-plated), and are stamped on the bottom with "CREME" (a possible product line name used by PSCo. Dimensions: 5 ¼" high x 3" (at mouth)