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A JAPANESE INLAID SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE MEIJI 1868-1912 The ovoid body decorated with a continuous scene of a bird with long tail feathers perched amongst blossoming branches of prunus, with details highlighted in pink, white, green, yellow and blue enamels, raised on a shaped foot and with a slender neck, both decorated with foliate motifs, the base with a three character signature in a rectangular reserve, possibly reading Shochoku koku, 14.5cm.
A PAIR OF JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA-STYLE SILVER VASES MEIJI 1868-1912 The flattened bodies raised on shaped feet and with tall slender necks, decorated with lobed panels of flowers and birds perched on branches of prunus, in mother of pearl and horn inlays on a gold lacquer ground, the sides, necks and feet with foliate motifs highlighted in pink, white, green, yellow and blue enamels, both with a two character signature in rectangular cartouches underneath, possibly reading Shoshu and Meishu, 15.5cm. (2)
A RARE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE TRAY BY NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI (1845-1927) c.1903 The shallow body decorated in silver and gold wire with a wooden pavilion amongst trees, with stone steps meandering through the bushes, the rim with a band of stripes and diamond patterns in yellow, green, white, red and blue, the reverse a deep apple-green colour mirroring the front and raised on four short rounded feet, with a four character seal mark reading Kyoto Namikawa for Namikawa Yasuyuki, 11.8cm. Provenance: from the Weber Family collection, Bristol, acquired in the early 20th century. Two large Komai-style models of pagodas from the same collection sold in these rooms on 15th November 2017, lots 787 and 788. Cf. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art: Meiji no Takara, Treasures of Imperial Japan, vol.III Enamel, p.37, fig.13 for a related tray by Namikawa Yasuyuki from a private Kyoto collection. Also the Baur Foundation, inventory n.CB.CLJ.1964.28 for another example decorated with Karasaki shrine on the shores of Lake Biwa. During the late 19th century, Namikawa Yasuyuki grew to become a highly successful artist, both in Japan and in the West. The Emperor Meiji appointed him Imperial Craftsman to the Court in 1896, an honour only bestowed upon a handful of artists. He regularly took part in International Exhibitions, winning countless awards, and Westerners travelling to Japan often visited his studio in Kyoto. Famous customers include King Edward VIII, Sir Rutherford Alcock and Rudyard Kipling, who was particularly taken by the lengthy process of making cloisonné: "... I saw a man who had only been a month over the polishing of one little vase [...] When I am in America he will be polishing still, and the ruby-coloured dragon […] will be growing more lovely…"
A RARE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE TRAY BY NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI (1845-1927) C.1903 The shallow body decorated in silver and gold wire with the peaceful scene of a fishing boat drifting away from the shore at dawn, with a weeping willow and a stone lantern, toro, to the side, the horizon lit with a pinkish tinge and a light teal colour reflecting in the sea, the reverse a deep sage colour and raised on four short rounded feet, with a four character seal mark reading Kyoto Namikawa for Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927), 11.8cm. Provenance: from the Weber Family collection, Bristol, acquired in the early 20th century. Two large Komai-style models of pagodas from the same collection sold in these rooms on 15th November 2017, lots 787 and 788. Cf. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art: Meiji no Takara, Treasures of Imperial Japan, vol.III Enamel, p.37, fig.13 for a related tray by Namikawa Yasuyuki from a private Kyoto collection. Also the Baur Foundation, inventory n.CB.CLJ.1964.28 for another example decorated with Karasaki shrine on the shores of Lake Biwa. During the late 19th century, Namikawa Yasuyuki grew to become a highly successful artist, both in Japan and in the West. The Emperor Meiji appointed him Imperial Craftsman to the Court in 1896, an honour only bestowed upon a handful of artists. He regularly took part in International Exhibitions, winning countless awards, and Westerners travelling to Japan often visited his studio in Kyoto. Famous customers include King Edward VIII, Sir Rutherford Alcock and Rudyard Kipling, who was particularly taken by the lengthy process of making cloisonné: "... I saw a man who had only been a month over the polishing of one little vase [...] When I am in America he will be polishing still, and the ruby-coloured dragon […] will be growing more lovely…"
A JAPANESE LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER, BUNKO 20TH CENTURY Of rectangular shape and with bevelled corners, the lid decorated with sprays of flowering vanda falcata orchids on a muted copper-red ground, the sides with further blooms, the inside a deep teal colour and the flange with other flowers in gold and silver on a coral ground, signed Shuho saku on the side for Kawai Shuho, together with a fitted tomobako wood box, 16.3cm. (2) Kawai Shuho (1890-1981), also known as Kawai Toyozo, was a renowned lacquer artist who won numerous prizes at exhibitions in Japan, including those of the Imperial Academy of Art.
A SMALL COLLECTION OF JAPANESE EROTIC PAPER EPHEMERA, SHUNGA MEIJI 1868-1912 Comprising: loose pages from different books, most depicting couples enjoying daily activities, and also including an ithyphallic man pursuing a nude deity floating before a silver moon crescent; together with two albums including a copy of Yakumo no Chigiri ('Poetic Intercourse') by Tomioka Eisen (1864-1905), 17.5cm x 25.3cm max. (a lot)
THREE JAPANESE METAL OJIME MEIJI 1868-1912 One in copper, silver and shakudo and depicting a soft-shell suppon turtle with the moon reflecting on its belly; another in woven copper thread formed as an ikebana basket; the third in white metal depicting a small inari fox on a square inlaid plinth, all unsigned, 1.9cm max. (3) Provenance: An English private collection, Surrey. Cf. Rokusho, vol.6, no.5, where the inari ojime is illustrated. Also, Sagemonoya, Netsuke, ojime & Masatoshi's kabuki for the fox and ikebana basket.
A JAPANESE THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO MEIJI 1868-1912 Decorated in silver and gold takamaki-e and nashiji on a black roiro ground, one side with Fukurokuju depicted with his distinctive elongated forehead, gazing upwards and holding a long staff, signed and after a design by Isen'in Hoin Eishin (1775-1828), the other side with a red sun rising from behind clouds, signed and after a design by Kano Seisen'in (1796-1846), with a paper label for the Tomkinson Collection 573, 7.5cm. Provenance: the collection of Michael Tomkinson (1841-1921). Then the collection of an English gentleman, acquired from Spink. Cf. M Tomkinson, A Japanese Collection, p.16, no.573, where Tomkinson lists and describes this very piece. Michael Tomkinson (1841-1921) Michael Tomkinson was a wealthy businessman who made his fortune in the carpet-making industry in Kidderminster by buying the patent rights to the revolutionary Axminster spool loom. He started collecting Japanese art in 1878, purchasing ivories, lacquer, inros, swords, ceramics, bronzes, textiles and woodblock prints and displaying them in a purpose-built gallery at his manor house, Franche Hall. After his death, his collection was auctioned off in 1921- 1922 at Glendining & Co and pieces can now be seen at the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.
A JAPANESE THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO MEIJI 1868-1912 Decorated to one side with an ornate battledore, hagoita, and a shuttlecock made of seeds and feathers, and to the other with a small cat running away from the toy, in silver and gold hiramaki-e and nashiji on a roiro lacquer ground, signed to the underside Komin in red, 7cm. Provenance: the collection of an English gentleman, acquired from Spink.
A JAPANESE FIVE-CASE INRO MEIJI 1868-1912 Decorated in red, gold and silver takaramaki-e with a large bouquet of nadeshiko (frilled carnations) on a deep black roiro ground, some petals inlaid in aogai, the reverse with further flowers in a fan-shaped panel on a gold ground, signed Kajikawa saku with a red vessel seal, 8cm. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 12th June 1986, lot 387, and then an English private collection, Surrey.
A Good Collection of Assorted Antique Silver Napkin Holders ( 7 ) In Total. Various Sizes and Hallmarks. Comprises 1/ E. Viner. Hallmark Sheffield 1907. 2/ Hallmark Birmingham 1909. 3/ Hallmark London 1856, Maker E.B.S. 4/ Hallmark Birmingham 1918, Maker George Unite. 5/ Hallmark Birmingham 1902. 6/ Hallmark Birmingham 1916, 7/ Hallmark Birmingham 1907 - Rubbed. Please See Photos.
Victorian Period Superb Quality Solid Silver Twin Handle Pedestal Trophy Cup, of Wonderful Proportions and Pleasing Appearance. The Scroll Handles and Body Decorated with Embossed Scroll and Floral Images, Which Extends to Base Area, Features Two Large Vacant Cartouches. Hallmark London 1882, Maker J.A & J.S ( John Aldwinckle and James Slater ) Wonderful Condition In All Aspects, Including Mint Hallmarks. Raised on a Large Circular Ebonised Base. Silver Weight 732.5 grams - 23 ozs 19 grams. Cup Size 10.25 Inches - 26.25 cm High, Cup Size with Stand 13 Inches - 32.5 cm.
Green Jade and White Cultured Pearl Butterfly Statement Ring, an openwork butterfly set with two pieces of green jade to the wings, edged with four white cultured pearls to each side, plus six small coloured accent stones, a total of 16cts overall, set in gold vermeil and silver; a large ring, the wings spreading beyond the wearing finger but still very comfortable; size S
A Collection of Silver Items five (5) in total, comprising: Edwardian Silver Cigar Holder & Case with Amber Tip, Hallmark Birmingham 1908. Edwardian Period Silver Cased Cigar Cutter, Full Hallmarked for Gloster 1910. Silver Cased Pencil Holder. Victorian Period Silver Bone Handled Fruit Knife, Hallmarked Birmingham 1892. Russian Ornate Handle Caddy Spoon from the early 20th Century, full silver marks to bowl (3) sickle - plus silver purity 916. Please see photos.
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