French 'Japonism' gilt bronze andFrench 'Japonism' gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel inkstand late 19th century The spherical lidded inkpot on a circular tray with foliate cast handles to the sides; the whole enameled with arabesques in reds, greens and browns; 'F. Barbedienne' foundry mark to lid rim. H: 6 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Augusta, Georgia ,000-1,500 - good condition - no damage
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE OF AJAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE OF A SAMAURIMeiji Period, Circa 1890. Signed on the side of his left breaches. In the manner of Miyao Eisuke. The standing figure with a pensive gaze, dressed in elaborate attire, his chest covered in chain mail beneath a robe decorated with flowers, and Buddhist symbols, he holds a pair of nun chucks, both a Katana and Wakizashi tucked at his side, dark mellow brown patina, on a wood base. Height 12 ½ in. Width 6 in.
LARGE PAIR FRENCH BRONZE 'JAPONISME'LARGE PAIR FRENCH BRONZE 'JAPONISME' FIGURES Last quarter 19th c., France, possibly cast by Barbedienne, gilt burnished brown patinated bronze, Geisha and Samurai depicted in traditional robes, each mounted on bronze plinth drilled for lamp conversion, each 21"h x 5.5"w x 7"d
A Japanese bowl and cover the fineA Japanese bowl and cover the fine porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration of Samurai warriors. Bowl and cover with character signatures.
BRONZE MOUNTED JAPANNED INKSTANDBRONZE MOUNTED JAPANNED INKSTAND WITH IMARI WELLS French, late 19th century (stand); Japanese (porcelain). Black lacquered japanned chinoiserie inkstand or encrier in the Louis XVI taste, having gilt bronze mounts and Imari porcelain cups now mounted as wells. Unmarked Approx. h. 4", w. 12", d. 9.5".
JAPANESE MINIATURE BRONZE VASEJAPANESE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH INLAID METAL DECORATION decorated with bat in flight above flowering prunus mask handles -- 2 1/4 in high; together with a whimsical Japanese bronze model of a monkey seated on a straw mat his arms raised and ringing a set of three polychromed painted graduated bells with striker attached by silk tassled cord -- 16 1/4 in high (2)
JAPANESE MINIATURE BRONZE VASEJAPANESE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH INLAID METAL DECORATION decorated with bat in flight above flowering prunus mask handles -- 2 1/4 in high; together with a whimsical Japanese bronze model of a monkey seated on a straw mat his arms raised and ringing a set of three polychromed painted graduated bells with striker attached by silk tassled cord -- 16 1/4 in high (2)
A Bronze Samurai Warrior FigureA Bronze Samurai Warrior Figure Japanese patinated bronze okimono cast as a high-ranking samurai warrior with a fierce expression and standing in an alert pose with a long three-prong yari held to the front; he wears a helmet fashioned as a tall eboshi and is clad in armor partially hidden by a brocade patterned jin-baori. Finished in natural bronze black gilt brown face gray base.
French 'Japonism' style gilt bronzeFrench 'Japonism' style gilt bronze and bone mounted vitrine The top tier with a pagoda cornice mounted with a a dragon above a glazed mid-section, raised on square legs, with a pierced apron and platform. H: 70 1/2, W: 18, D: 13 in. ,000-1,500 One element to roof broken / one repaired bone inlay section lacking to drawers and standing figure Old marks and scratches, variations to color of finish - no key - item unlocked
Japanese enamel & crushed eggshellJapanese enamel & crushed eggshell on pottery vase, cranes in flight & floral decoration, bronze insert, 4-3/4" h, losses to enamel
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VASEJAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VASE MOUNTED AS A LAMPCirca 1890-1910. The tapered compressed spherical body cast with two dragon-form handles, with an upper lappet border and a lower wave border, centering scattered fauna on a textured ground, affixed to a wood base, electrified. Height 9.25 in. Width across handles 14 in. Height overall 25 in. (Cond: drilled, good overall, nice color)
JAPANESE BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELJAPANESE BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL TABLE LAMP Japanese bronze and champleve enamel table lamp in the form of an oviform vase held within a gem-set quadripartite architectural frame, the shoulder of the vase with cast and incised decoration centering enameled Kamon symbols, the neck and sides in white, red, green, and blue champleve enamel on a conforming reticulated plinth decorated with bamboo leaves. 24" H x 9" diameter.
JAPANESE BRONZE JARDINIEREJapaneseJAPANESE BRONZE JARDINIEREJapanese Bronze Jardiniere , lobed body relief-decorated with phoenix birds and prunus branches, h. 9 3/8 in., dia. 12 1/4 in
Japanese bronze paper knife, handleJapanese bronze paper knife, handle with eagle attacking gilded snake, blade engraved with fox in tree, two-character mark on handle, early 20th century, 13-1/4 in. Bent tip, discolored areas, blade fixed with adhesive, blade out of handle 1/4 in.
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VASEJapaneseJAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VASEJapanese Patinated Bronze Vase , zoomorphic mask handles, relief-decorated with birds amid prunus, h. 23 3/4 in., mounted as a lamp, overall h. 47 1/2 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
JAPANESE BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELJAPANESE BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL TABLE LAMP Japanese bronze and champleve enamel table lamp in the form of a bi-level pagoda with spire resting upon the backs of three elephants caparisoned in white, red, and turquoise blue enamel on a circular enameled plinth set into a molded wooden base. 39" H x 13" diameter.
JAPANESE BRONZE SILVER INLAID COVERJAPANESE BRONZE SILVER INLAID COVER JAR ,MEIJI P. A Japanese bronze silver inlaid covered jar, dating from the Meiji period. Smaller base expands to a wide cylinder style jar, which tapers at the top to a smaller mouth. Two ring handles hang from beast with horns on sides. Inlaid silver characters inside of lid and written into the base. Rings of incised design throughout the jar.
H. 9 12" (24.1 cm)
Condition: good condition overall for age and use, with rim chip on one side of lid, possibly from an impact.
JAPANESE CLOISONN‚ PHOENIX CHARGER19th/earlyJAPANESE CLOISONN‚ PHOENIX CHARGER19th/early 20th century, shallow dish with scalloped and shaped edges, multicolored enamel and "goldstone" decoration with floral sprays and central phoenix, reverse with fish scale motif, 12 in. diameter
Provenance: Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, some surface scratches and pitting to enamel
A Japanese Mixed Metal FiguralA Japanese Mixed Metal Figural Matchstrike depicting a woman's head her coiffure decorated with gold combs and flowers. Height 2 1/2 inches.
A JAPONAISERIE BRONZE MOUNTED BRASSA JAPONAISERIE BRONZE MOUNTED BRASS INKSTAND formed as a Japanese fan mounted with a pagoda form inkwell the lower section with bronze relief of a half figure - l: 9.625 in.
JAPANESE BRONZE ''DRAGON'' VASE.JAPANESE BRONZE ''DRAGON'' VASE. Jar-shaped brown patination with stylized dragon on side. Late Meiji Period c. 1900. Height: 9.75 inches.
A PAIR OF JAPANESE ARCHAISTIC STYLEA PAIR OF JAPANESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE POLYCHROME ENAMELED...A PAIR OF JAPANESE ARCHAISTIC STYLE POLYCHROME ENAMELED CLOISONNÉ BRONZE VASES, DRAGON AND PHOENIX, 20TH CENTURY, flared mouths with geometric motif in relief over a scrolling lotus band and petal collar, above a tapered round body with medallions of mythical beasts, raised on a waisted circular foot. Height: 12" Diameter: 6"
Condition:
Some dents, black paint on interior and foot, scratches, wear, dust, patina, overall in fair condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
JAPANESE BRONZE ''DRAGON'' VASE.JAPANESE BRONZE ''DRAGON'' VASE. Jar-shaped brown patination with stylized dragon on side. Late Meiji Period c. 1900. Height: 9.75 inches. The vase shows moderate wear with some discoloration oxidation and scratches.
Three Japanese metal pieces: Komai-styleThree Japanese metal pieces: Komai-style spectacle case, gilt brass, dragon, verso with egrets, 4-3/4 in., minor wear ; woven bronze handled basket with signed panels, dark brown patina, 5-1/2 (handles up) x 5-3/8 x 4-1/4 in., minor bends to wire ; round mirror, cranes, conifers, turtle knop, 4-1/2 in., scratches, corrosion . Good condition. The Estate of the Late Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
JAPANESE CLOISONNE AND GILT BRONZEJAPANESE CLOISONNE AND GILT BRONZE BOX 20th c., polychrome enameled bronze, gilt interior, the hinged lid flamboyantly decorated with a colorfully plumed bird in a flowering chrysanthemum bush, 1.5"h x 5.5"l x 4"w
Jaqpanese Meiji Bronze of LionJaqpanese Meiji Bronze of Lion & Tiger signed 24'' wide 15 3/4'' tall great patina and detail
JAPANESE SATSUMA CRANE VASE: CloisonneJAPANESE SATSUMA CRANE VASE: Cloisonne appearance enamel top with raised crane decorated body. Signed in characters on base with impressed mark. 7 1/4'' h. x 3 3/4'' diam.CONDITION: Note rubs to gold decoration crazing.
A FRENCH JAPONESQUE CLOISONNE ENAMELA FRENCH JAPONESQUE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ENCRIERA French Japonesque cloisonne enamel encriersecond half 19th centuryheight 5in (12.5cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 5 3/4in (15cm) Provenance:Property from the Collection of Michel Jacquemetton, Santa Ba
A Japanese Mixed Metal Style CompactA Japanese Mixed Metal Style Compact Metal compact with incised floral decoration on top with silver and gold tone over matte black enameled background. Interior with mirror puff and screen. Unmarked 3-5/8" x 3".
Bronze brazier Japanese probablyBronze brazier Japanese probably Meji period (1868-1912) oblong base and reticulated lid with raised bird floral and foliate decoration swing handle marked on base 6'' h.
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE SUIBANJAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE SUIBAN Japanese patinated bronze suiban, 19"w.
Bronze after Maxim, "Pris au Piege",Bronze after Maxim, "Pris au Piege", satirical look at the courtship between a soldier employed to hold yarn while a young woman rolls it into balls, patinated and partially gilt bronze on agate base, French, late 19th/early 20th century, 6 x 7 x 3 in. Wear to surface, figures slightly loose, corrosion.
JAPANESE SATSUMA DISH JapaneseJAPANESE SATSUMA DISH Japanese Satsuma dish, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a crackled glaze, decorated overall with a warrior figure along with various arhats taming a dragon, the recessed base signed Dai Nippon Satsuma yaki Kinya-sei, 7.75"w.
JAPANESE SATSUMA DISH JapaneseJAPANESE SATSUMA DISH Japanese Satsuma dish, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a crackled glaze, decorated overall with a warrior figure along with various arhats taming a dragon, the recessed base signed Dai Nippon Satsuma yaki Kinya-sei, 7.75"w.
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BIRDJAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BIRD AND FLOWER VASEJapanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Flower Vase , decorated with birds amid flowers on a blue ground, h. 12 1/4 in . Condition: Some old, tight surface cracks and scattered pitting to enamels Provenance: Estate of Warren Paul Balovich (1926-1992), New Orleans.
A JAPANESE CHAMPLEVE BRONZE VASEA JAPANESE CHAMPLEVE BRONZE VASE 20th century, bronze cast vase with defined bands inlaid with polychrome enamels featuring phoenix flying amidst swirling clouds and taotie style masks, stiff lappet leaves below the bottom band, marked Made in Japan to underside.