JAPANESE WORKS OF ART LOTS 146-176

Opposite: Lot 163 A Asano Clan Warrior Armor

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150 146 A Pair of Imari Porcelain Jars and Covers each of baluster form with domed liftoff cover surmounted by a spire finial, decorated throughout with alternating panels enclosing pheasants perched on flowering branches, raised on a fitted hardwood stand. Height 17 inches. $400-600

147* An Arita Blue and White Porcelain Plate depicting a central flower-filled basket within a butterfly and leaf border. Diameter 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of David Feierstein, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

148* A Kosometsuke Blue and White Porcelain MalletForm Vase the body painted with leaf decoration, surmounted by a long cylindrical neck decorated with figures, flanked by a pair of fish form handles, rising to a galleried mouth, bearing a two-character mark to the underside. Height 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $200-400

149 A Satsuma Cylindrical Brush Holder SIGNED BIZAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the main panel decorated in enamel and gilt to show a continuous outdoor scene with figures in various pursuits under cherry trees, between two borders decorated with gilt scrolls against a black ground, raised on three rectangular feet. Height 4 3/4 inches. $400-600

150 A Satsuma Censer, Koro MARKED RYOZAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the spherical body raised on a tall splayed feet, surmounted by a scalloped mouth rim, decorated in enamel and gilt depicting two panels one with various male figures in an outdoor setting, the other geishas and four males set in an indoor scene, all between a band of overlapping leaves and blooming chrysanthemums, the domed cover decorated with flying ho-ho birds, having a finial in the form of a rabbit. Height 5 1/2 inches. $600-800

151 A Satsuma Circular Box and Cover

MARKED KINKOZAN TSUKURU, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the cover centered with a medallion decorated in gilt and enamel showing a ho-ho bird flying above flowering branches, the compressed circular body having a gilt foliate rim, the interior painted with melons and leafy vines. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. $500-700

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152* A Lacquer Box and Cover the cover decorated in gold hiramaki-e and kirikane to show two houses with leaves on the roof, the house at front having a rooster standing on the roof, an ox inside and entwined leafy vines climbing onto the walls, the sides decorated in tsukegaki to depict an outdoor scene, the interior and underside with nashiji ground. Length 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $200-400

153 A Cloisonné Enamel Vase having broad shoulders, depicting red swimming carp against a green ground, the underside bearing a Ando Jubei maker’s mark. Height 6 1/4 inches. $200-400

154 A Small Cloisonné Enamel Jar with broad shoulders surmounted by a lipped mouth, depicting a carp swimming amongst sea weed, the underside incised with a maker’s mark of Kumeno Teirato. Height 2 1/2 inches. $400-600 155* Five Carved Boxwood Figures each intricately carved to show an immortal standing on rockery, wearing draped robes. Height of tallest 14 inches. Property from the Collection of William Passon, Fishers, Indiana $500-700

155A* Two Gilt Wood Figures of Deities both standing atop a recessed hexagonal plinth with carved ruyi decoration, wearing draped robes and elaborate necklaces, having calm facial expressions beneath urnas and high chignons, one with both hands clasped in front of his chest, the other with both hands lowered. Height of taller 10 inches overall. Property from the Estate of William Moulis, Geneva, Illinois $600-800 156 A Carved Boxwood Figure the male figure seated wearing red robes with a hood, both hands clasped in front of his chest, his right leg stretched out, his mouth wide open showing the teeth, the face with bushy eyebrows and bulgy eyes, raised on a rosewood stand. Height of figure 2 inches. $700-900

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A Carved Rosewood Figure of an Immortal the happy man depicted standing on rockery, wearing draped robes and bearing peach branch in his hand. Height 15 1/4 inches. $500-700

157 A Bronze Okimono

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) depicting a woman wearing robes carrying wood branches on her back, the base impressed with a two-character maker’s mark. Height 11 inches. $500-700

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158 A Bronze Censer

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the spherical body decorated with flying birds, flanked by a pair of beast form handles and raised on a reticulated base, the cover surmounted by a tall bud form finial with dragon decoration. Height 20 1/2 inches. $600-800 159 A Pair of Bronze Censers

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) each having a square baluster body cast with ho-ho birds in flight and magpies perched on flowering branches, flanked by a pair of dragon head form handles and supported on a tapered foot, the domed cover with floral decoration, surmounted by a finial in the shape of a seated shishi. Height 23 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 159A A Large Bronze Charger

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the interior decorated in relief with gold, silver and copper inlays depicting a monk wearing robes decorated with auspicious clouds and flower heads, his head resting on his right hand, his face with bushy eyebrows and bulgy eyes gazing at two flying cranes, all above a mountain peak amongst clouds, the rim with a cloud border. Diameter 17 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

160 A Bronze Censer

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the spherical body decorated with dragons amongst floral scrolls, flanked by a pair of beast form handles, the domed cover surmounted by a shishi finial. Height 17 inches. $400-600

161 A Pair of Bronze Vases the baluster body rising to a flared mouth, the neck decorated with two flying female immortals amongst auspicious clouds, each bearing a musical instrument, the shoulder with a band of overlapping leaves, above three beast mask form supports, the underside bearing a two-character maker’s mark. Height 5 3/8 inches. $800-1,200 161A A Gilt Decorated Bronze Pill Box and Cover the hinged cover finely chased to depict two cranes near a river amongst chrysanthemum branches, with mountains in distance, bearing a two-character maker’s mark to the side. Length 2 1/2 inches. $500-700

162* A Bronze Articulated Model of a Grasshopper the insect joined by numerous hammered parts including head, antennae, limbs and wings, chiseled to the back of the body with ‘JAPAN.’ Length 2 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Frank G. Mertes, Sr., Winona, Minnesota, Heir to the Assets of J.R. Watkins $3,000-5,000

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163 A Asano Clan Warrior Armor

EDO PERIOD (1603-1868) comprising a red lacquered iron semi-spherical helmet bowl (kabuto) deocrated with rounded studs, the gilt fore-crest of a gilt metal badge chased with two overlapping leaves, surrounded by numerous chrysanthemum heads, flanked by a pair of black lacquered iron stylized horns, having three-tiered neck guard of red lacquered iron plates; a red lacquered iron whole face mask, (menpo) with the upper section having white bristly moustache, fourtiered iron plate throad guard connected by blue and white braid with red cross knotting; a two-piece cuirass (do) with multiple circles of red lacquered iron scales (hon-kozane) laced with blue braid, the upper part clad with lacquered leather, centered with a badge enclosing two overlapping gilt leaves, with gilt metal pieces carved with chrysanthemums and foliate decoration; two sleeves (kote) of red lacquered iron rectangulars on the upper arms, the lower arms with hinged plates following the profile of the arms; two shoulder guards (sode) of seven rectangular red lacquered iron plates also laced with blue braid decorated with gilt metal plaques chased with chrysanthemums and foliate decoration; two thigh guards (haidate) of red lacquered iron rectangulars closely laced with blue braid sewn onto gold silk brocade decorated with leaves and dyed leather bands; together with a black lacquered wood box. Height 59 inches. Property from the Collection of a Lady, Chicago, Illinois. $3,000-5,000

164 A Japanese Painted Lacquer Display Cabinet comprising a series of open shelves above three drawers, painted to show river boats and flowering trees beneath the moon, raised on four scrolled legs with metal mounts. Height 71 x width 35 3/4 x depth 13 inches. Property from the Collection of a Lady, Chicago, Illinois. $400-600

165* A Six-Panel Folding Screen

POSSIBLY EDO PERIOD (1603-1868) painted in color on gold leaves depicting pine trees and leafy vines above a river. Height 54 x width of each panel 19 inches. Property from the Estate of Winstanley Briggs, Lake Forest, Illinois $1,500-2,500

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167 A Six-Panel Floor Screen

KANO SCHOOL, LATE EDO PERIOD ink and color on paper, finely depicting scholars and playful children in an outdoor setting filled with trees and rockworks, signed Tanyu no fude with a red seal to the lower right. Height 40 x width of each panel 21 inches. $800-1,200

167A* A Four-Fold Floor Screen depicting eight cranes under flowering branches near a river. Height 36 x width of each panel 17 inches. Property from the Collection of David Feierstein, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200 168 A Four-Fold Floor Screen painted in colors on gold leaves showing a fierce five-clawed dragon flying amongst clouds, water pouring from its wide opened mouth and merge into the crashing waves. Height 35 3/8 x width of each panel 15 inches. $1,000-2,000

169* Two Ink and Color Paintings on Paper Scrolls the first painted to depict the monthly view of old Tokyo scene, signed Seikoku, having two red seals to the upper left; the second showing a mountainous landscape, with calligraphy and three red seals to the upper right. Height of first 46 x width 10 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Joan Peters Caro, Chicago, Illinois $300-500 170 Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) depicting a beauty and a hand mirror, from the series Five Physiognomies of Beauty. woodblock print signed Utamaro hitsu (upper right) Height 10 x width 12 inches. $500-700

170A Utagawa Sadahide (1807-1873) three sheets from the series Fifty-three Stations of Tokaido. woodblock print signed Sadahide ga (lower left) Height of each 14 1/2 x width 9 3/4 inches. $700-900

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171 Ando Hirohige (1797-1858) depicting a riverscape scene, from the series Fiftythree Stations of the Tokaido. woodblock print signed Hiroshige ga (lower left) Height 8 1/2 x width 13 1/2 inches. $600-800

172 Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869) depicting a female figure and a child standing beneah blooming cherry trees with boats on a river in distance. woodblock print signed Hiroshige ga (lower right) Height 13 1/2 x width 9 inches. $500-700 173 Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) In a Temple Yard woodblock print signed in ink Yoshida (lower left) and Hiroshi Yoshida in pencil (lower right) Height 19 1/2 x width 14 1/2 inches. $600-800

174 Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) The Cherry Tree in Kawagoe woodblock print signed in ink Yoshida and Hiroshi Yoshida in pencil (lower right) Height 19 1/2 x width 14 1/2 inches. $600-800

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175 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) two sheets from the triptych Koromo-gawa o-kassen no zu (The Great Battle of the Koromo River). woodblock print signed Ikkaisai Yoshitoshi ga (lower right) Height 14 1/4 x width 9 1/2 inches each. $400-600

176* Eight Woodblock Prints comprising two works by Hiroshige II (1826-1869), one depicting the view of Ryogoku bridge in Tokyo and the other figures in the rice field; two works by Ogata Gekko (1859-1920), no.23 and no.45 from the series The Tale of Genji; one work by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), depicting a red temple in snow; one work by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), depicting a samurai; one work by Toyokuni III (1786-1864), depicting a geisha; one work depicting figural group; together with a small album of prints from the series Fifty-Five Views of Tokaido by Ando Hiroshige. Largest 18 x 12 inches. Property from the Estate of Mary Jane Walt, Lincoln, Nebraska $700-900