This exceptional gold-threaded brocade robe is a rare artifact from the vibrant world of Japanese Kabuki theater. Its brilliant color and dramatic presence reflect the opulence and spirit of this storied performing art. While the interior shows wear consistent with authentic stage use, the robe remains a striking piece—ideal for framing and display as fine…
We now have a collection of iconic hand carved Meiji Period (1900-1912) Pathway Lanterns, easy to lend authentic Japanese style to your garden. 28-30″h x 10″w at top, stone with original patina, “Arts and Crafts” style. Fine original condition. Install them as pathway, deck, or pool lights, or with candles as handsome entry or…
This gorgeously expressive late midcentury Japan bronze sculpture of “Mother and Child”, is signed by the artist: Kiku (Chrysanthemum”,36″h x 17″w. It would imbue any indoor or outdoor setting with splendor and grace, sturdy enough to brave the elements, finely crafted enough to enjoy up close.Once thoroughly enjoyed, this is a piece to pass along…
For 2023 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, auspicious as the luckiest of the 12 animals of the Zodiac, we present a pair of elegant Moon Gazing Rabbits or Usagi from Taisho period Japan. These are finely caste from bronze, possessing old gilt and verdigris finishes original to the Japanese maker. The Moon rabbit is…
With much anticipation, the opening of Schneible Fine Arts “Treasures from Asia” will occur on Saturday September 3, and will run every weekend through Monday October 3,2022. Many fine Japanese and other Asian bronze, terra cotta, alabaster, and marble sculptures are featured in artfully arranged clusters throughout the garden at the old Parkgate Mansion (now…
A fine 29″ tall antique monochrome amber yellow crackle glazed dragon vase with a dramatic and impressive “curling dragon” wrapped around its stem. Crafted by master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910-1920). A stunning piece!
For your special garden setting or indoor display space Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind antique bronze master work from Japan. Its beautiful blue patina makes it an attractive and desireablwe work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or…
From Old Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze gong bells engraved/ inlaid with hand painted “butterfly and chrysanthemum flower” decorations. This is a handcrafted group attached to a sturdy old cord for suspension and is accompanied with a fine hardwood striker. These unusual…
Remarkable and unusual, a pair of beautifully decorated red lacquer Hibachi Bowls, lined with bronze, suitable also for planters. 9″h x 13″w, lovely old patina, from an early 1900’s old Kyoto collection.
From Taisho Period Japan, comes this fine two-panel silk screen Byobu of serene ocean side beach & boats, trees, mountains, and village life – professionally brush stroked on cream ground silk, in a serene, peaceful finely detailed composition of boats, shorelines, trees and and mountain village vistas. It is signed Kougyou. Taisho two panel screens…
Our Japanese antique scrolls are all signed by the artist, one of a kind, and flexible when it comes to gracing a narrow wall space, or rolling up to for ease of moveability. We have at present a great variety of themes: flowers and birds, garden, animals, calligraphy, tea related. The one above, “Red Crane…
As with the ages old Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities, and the Netsuke Vitrine in “Hare with the Amber Eye”, Schneible Fine Arts presents some of our best in unique and custom handmade Asian antiques from our shop and warehouse, for your unique, one of a kind holiday gift giving!
Master Sculptor Koga Tadao sculpted this muscular 94″ man in bronze, holding high a small child. Signed by the artist at the base, dated 1961. Truly majestic and celebratory! Fabulous for the garden, public or private. Currently gracing our gallery garden in Shelburne, VT.
Suited for a museum, comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze treasure boat, Meiji late 19th c “Takarabune” in full sail, proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods and whose hold bursts with fortune treasures of every description. During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said…
Japan, a six-panel screen Byobu from the Taisho period, depicting Sailing Boats on Blue Waters. This painting is skillfully and artistically rendered in mineral paint pigments on paper with a handsome background of muted soft gold mist tones, and original silk brocade border in tact. Black lacquered wood with engraved bronze corner mounts nicely frame…
We’re happy to bring you a cluster of important large scale bronze sculptures from mid-century Japan. This exceptional piece is of a pensive, crouching female nude by mid century sculptor Mine Takashi 峯孝, (1914-2003) entitled “Bathing Beauty”. Complete with signed base “No 1.” and artist’s signature. Her back has a charming and subtle design of…
Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th-17th century gold gilt bronze temple Buddha, measuring 60 inches tall, originally acquired from the reknowned Charlotte Horstmann Ltd gallery, Hong Kong by an American collector in 1969. This long aquiline nosed holy Buddha with pleated robes and mudra of meditation, has a fascinating provenance with accompanying certificate. History of Ayutthaya: The…
Thank you to our wonderful clients, friends, and the gardens of Mt Desert island, who’ve made the Schneible Fine Arts Gallery 2018 summer/fall season so heartwarming and beautiful. Through we’ve bid a fond farewell, and found new homes for many objets d’art,we have wonderful pieces still available year round here on our website www.schneiblefinearts.com. New…
Ramping up for our largest ever Northeast Harbor, Maine gallery season, opening July 1, 2018! Remarkable objet d’arts and finds from Japan, and all over the world. A fabulous summer destination for all- shop for art, bask in the beauty of the Maine seacoast, play at Acadia National Park, and last but not least the…
We’re happily anticipating our last (sigh) gallery season in Northeast Harbor, Maine this summer, July 1-Sept. 15. Not that our online customers will suffer, but we hope for the beauty and pleasure of it, many of you will make the trip up the Maine Coast, enjoying the ocean, lobster rolls, and Acadia National Park close…
