Large Still Life

A large sized floral Still Life oil on canvass. Exceptional lively colors and wonderful detail.

Circa 1895

Reference #304
 

Image size: 41-1/2" x 46-1/2"

Persian Hunting Watercolor on Ivory

An exceptional diminutive well detailed Persian watercolor on Ivory. A hunting scene with wonderful figures and excellent quality. The frame and edge of the frame are well decorated.

Mid 20th Century

Reference #280
 

Overall Length 18½"
Overall Height 9^1/4"

Large Pair of Chinese Temple Urns

A wonderful pair of Chinese Temple Urns having excellent blue/white floral & geometric decoration with gold colored painted accents. The same gold paint is carried out in the large finials atop the covers.

Early 20th Century.

Reference #313
 

Height 37”
Diameter 16 1/2"

Large Pair Chinese Ancestral Paintings

Pair of large Chinese commemorative tempera portraits. The
figures shown sitting on carved and painted chairs with
a three panel oriental screen in the background.
Exceptional detail and symbolism is shown in the decorative images
on  the formal robes the pair are wearing. The 5 toed dragons on both robes are reserved for royalty. Note the various symbols on the man's robe: The "Fu"symbol meaning the power of the emperor to judge. The Ax refers to the power of the emperor to punish.
The bottom symbol "Gui" meaning fortune and richness. There were nine classes in the emperor's court. The pheasant on the man's robe denotes he was a high second class official in the court. Also note the woman's feet are not shown, as they were considered a
very private and sensual part of her body.
Both paintings are signed by the artist in Chinese:Song Zi Qian.
Circa 1870

Reference #355
 

Image Size
Width 29"
Height 47"

Chinese Silk Needlework

An unusually large sized framed Chinese silk needlework
theatrical collar enhanced with glass beads. An endless knot form
with lotus and butterfly design. Exceptional colors and condition.

Circa 1895

Reference #353
 

Width 51"
Height 36"