An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman circa 1939 by mid-century American sculptor Stuart Benson (1877-1949). The bronze figure cast in an Art Deco manner in a Japanese inspired bronze form and plank style display lower base. Dimensions Height: 29.5″ , 100 lbs Classic nude female mid-century pose complete...

China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Likely a boundary marker. Note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line top knot. Quality: fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: 12...

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone axe from China. This is no ordinary axe. The unusual carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the design of the blade handle. A big bold and heavy creation- an evocative limestone carving with some age. Provenance:...

From Our recent Japanese Acquisitions A beautiful face. Japan, a large 49″ tall antique 19th century elegant and finely cast bronze seated Kanon Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art. This example is the oldest and largest version of this bronze pensive pose Kannon we have ever seen available. It dates...

Japan “Oribe” granite stone lantern with a very nice warm patina from good age, early 20th century. This is the classic Tea Master Oribe’s style first observed in about the 17th century. Oribe was a leading 17th century Japanese tea master and designed this iconic lantern style especially for private tea gardens. An unusual Buddhist...

“Rabbit Girl of Wonderland” Japan, an important tall hand cast bronze effigy of a young woman clutching a prize rabbit, by important national artisan Toshihito Hosono (1937-) Toshihito Hosono is a bronze sculptor whose other works include “Wind” and “Girl”. A Superb casting. A plaque attached to marble base. Original and separate wooden display base...

Please telephone Douglas Schneible for more information (802) 279-7601 Japan an important life size 84″ sculpture of a male nude “Male Reborn” by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). Classic male mid century pose complete with trademark coiled rope on shoulder, this work of art invites you to...

From our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Japan, a fine early Classic “yukimi” lantern hand-carved in granite stone, 30 inches high and 30 inches wide at top, five pieces. Taisho period, early 20th century Good condition with dark patina from weathering and appropriate age. The striking and well proportioned hand-carved sculpture is fashioned in five parts...

China, a fine archaic female kneeling effigy hand-carved from a granular dark red stone . Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Quality: fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: 12 inches tall and 4 inches width. About Hongshan Culture : The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in...

Here’s a wonderful find from our most recent acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate and excited to find this Art Deco period pair of one-of-a kind hand-carved, hand lacquered red and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu red painted temple lion both originally came from a temple...

China Pagoda Shrine with carved Lohans, 115″h, red sandstone, Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 C.E.) Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005 from a private collection Cheng Du, Sichuan Province. This stone pagoda is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold...

Japan, antique hand carved stone water basin tsukubai, rare columnar form, 27″h x 18″w, Edo period (1800-1850) Water basins tsukabai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to participating in a...

China important ancient Buddhist Memorial Sutra Pillar “Chuang”, hand carved hexagonal shaped pillar, limestone, 59″l x 14″d., Tang dynasty (618-907). It is completely covered on all planes with fine prolific script of that period. A translation and two rubbings of the Buddhist Sutra inscribed on this memorial pillar “The blue nature Samadhi” is available, please...

China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, limestone, measures: 38 cm, 15” H, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE The hand carved beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on...