Wonderful green patina, great detail, 13″tall, 13″ diameter. This striking and well proportioned old solid bronze is fashioned as thatched roof kasa and light chamber, or base Hibukuro or kiso, all with patina from good age. From an old Kyoto garden.
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…
Coming to you from this spring’s Kyoto art purchases, is this asymmetrical ovoid shaped stunning bronze vase, depicting both scurrying crabs and a school of fish with gold and silver highlights. 8 x 8.5″, with it’s own tomobaku box, signed by the artist!
Nothing could be more stunning and authentic in your courtyard garden this year than this Imperial Kiku Chrysanthemum Lantern from Old Japan. This very special lantern was used by the Emperor, dated 1767, triple signed on the bottom, from En Kouji Temple, Gifu Prefecture. A sample from the remarkable finds of this Spring’s art buying…
A fine traditional American home trends to stunning with thoughtful placement of our handpainted Edo Period 6 panel Screen (1603-1868). Themed on a beautifully rendered Japanese streamside setting, this foyer is dramatically yet subtley beautified. A classy combo!
Japan, an elegant and finely cast antique bronze standing Kanon Maitreya Guan Yin clutching a lotus branch- a sign of purity and right hand in compassionate mudra- superb work of art, 19th century. This example is the tallest version of this style bronze pensive pose Kannon we have seen, 51″h x 21″w. An ideal indoor…
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…
Exceptional Buddha in bronze, from 19th C Thailand. Beautiful, serene, and just what is needed at this moment in time: wisdom, serenity, compassion, peace.
Wouldn’t it be enchanting to find these under the Holiday Tree this year? A rare and charming collection just in, bringing the cultures of India to the West.
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…
Yet another of Eva Fritz-Lindner’s inspired and whimsical creations is this monumental Blue Owl, exuding a wise and whimsical presence in any setting. Fritz-Lindner’s outdoor Owl creations were commissioned for German castle gardens, private collections and and it was her own favorite bird to sculpt in clay. This is the largest of our collection here…
Honor the Noble Elephant! The gifted German ceramicist Eva Fritz-Lindner created this bold and creative artistic interpretation- almost Picassoesque- of one of her favorite animals, with bold color, structure, and style. We are very pleased to feature this Masterpiece and other examples of her work at our gallery in Northeast Harbor, Maine, through September, 2018….
Kyoto Early Spring cherry blossoms, friendly Airbnb hosts, and a neighboring Buddhist priest all share love of Japanese artifacts and art with us. Douglas is having a lucky sourcing trip so far!
Why is tending a Japanese garden experienced as a way to inner peace and healing? Probably many paths lead to the answer, but for starters, the simplicity, the understatement (known to many as wabi-sabi), and some believe the asymmetry are all contributing factors. What has been your experience?
Japan, Fine Antique Quail Carving, red lacquered, 100 years old, Taisho period. Remant of old seal mark on the base. Carved from one block of wood in Mingei style, 11″ high.
Thank you to our wonderful clients, friends and gardens of Mt Desert Island, who made the Schneible Fine Arts Gallery 2017 summer season so heartwarming and beautiful. October 10 was final packing day, tomorrow, back home to Vermont where autumn, friends, and other good things await.
Important ancient Chinese complete collection of 12 animal head sculptures, representative of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac (“circle of little animals”). Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 9″ h., pottery, well preserved original handpainting and glazing. Included in this intriguing and charming collection is the Rooster, just in time for the upcoming Chinese New Year of…
Provenance: This Hoju candleabra now available at Schneible Fine Arts, is a rare find, deaccessioned from a Central Japanese Buddhist Temple. It is believed that once the Nyoi-hoju is obtained, all one’s wishes are fulfilled in the Buddhist tradition. Dimensions: 120cm, 48” high and 94cm, 37” wide and 30cm, 12” deep. Schneible Fine Arts have…
Where do the koi fish go in the autumn/winter? Into our beautiful Japanese silk screen, where they can be found serenely swimming among birds and flowers, gold and silver backgrounds,36″ high and 71″ long, signed Fukushima Sekimi, Showa period (1926-1940s). From Oct 20-23, they will be with us at the Boston International Fine Arts Show 2016! www.fineartboston.com
A beautifully rendered Japanese sumi ink Tea Screen depicting “Grazing Horses” signed Ayu lower left and with a silver leaf oxidized charcoal color patina. Taisho period (1912-1926). Two panel screens are sought after today for their unique beauty, comfortable size, and the way that they complement contemporary settings. Provenance: Private collection Kyoto, Japan. Now available at…
