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Inv. # 0187608  Chinese Antique Pseudo-Classic Painting

This piece was hand painted in Taiwan about 1945-47. It is a re-make of a famous Chinese painting, hand copied and painted onto satin cloth. It was then colored with the idea of the final shade, cast and tone effect when it was finished. The painted part, with the exception of the sky, water and roads, was then coated with wax. Any sky, water, or roads in the painting was then tinged with the appropriate color. The wax on the remaining part of the picture was then removed. The whole picture at this time was coated with wax again, in some cases, with several layers. The layers of wax are then broken up by hand at appropriate places according to each individual painting. Different kinds of dyes are then applied to tinge the cracks in the wax.  Then the whole picture is de-waxed again. Any Chinese writings, poems, or seals were then added in their appropriate places.
Condition of this piece is very good. An example of this type of art was recently presented on the Antiques Roadshow where the appraiser indicated that these pieces usually did not last long because they were so easily effected by light, in that it degraded and ruined the color. As you can see, the color on this piece is still vibrant. The appraiser indicated that this art was popular for trade in the post war 1945-1947 era and that even pieces in rough condition are valued at $2000-3,000 dollars.  This piece is signed by the artist on the back as well as the explanation given about how the art painting was created. This particular piece of art was appraised by a Scottsdale Asian art dealer who authenticated it and valued it at $1200 to $1500 dollars. The information about the art, style and creation is on the back of this antique silk art piece.  
This is # 006 of a series.   Size: 46" x 32"

Inv. # 0187609  Antique Porcelain Japanese Jar Decorated In Macau

This beautiful cannister type of jar has its original lid, which is amazing in itself as they often were broken, and is covered with beautiful soft pastel hand painted colors depicting a scene of beautiful long tailed feathered birds sitting in trees filled with tropical flowers. The lovely colors are in muted shades of mauve, light bluish gray, purple, and blue. This is a very outstanding cannister and on the rare side, although you can find Macau decorated pieces out there, but having the original lid makes this piece much more valuable.   On the bottom it is clearly stamped, Japanese porcelain decorated in Macau.  This piece dates from circa 1889.  In Excellent Vintage Condition having no chips, cracks, or scratches and the lid fits tightly and sits securely on the top with no chips or cracks around the inside rim. Wonderful Japanese antique cannister!  Size: 6" High X 5" Diameter

Inv. # 01876017  Satsuma Earthenware Floral Cream Color Three Legged Candleholder

We are certain that this vase was actually made in Japan in the province known as Satsuma, a province of Japan located at the southern tip of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's main islands. The Shimazu family, a warrior clan, controlled the area from the 12th to the 19th century and figured prominently in Japanese history from medieval to modern times. Traditional Satsuma pottery was first made around the beginning of the 17th century.

It does look to have an old repair at the base of one foot but this repair was done in a very careful professional manner. In the close-up photo's you can hardly make it out. The glaze finish is delicately removed in the repair area and according to an art specialist, it is best to leave it this way. That would be up to the new owner. The price we quote does reflect this repair and is modest as this piece is most likely worth more, even with this expert repair. This spectacular and rare piece of authentic Satsuma pottery earthenware is signed by the artist.  Excellent Vintage Condition; Disclosure of repair stated.  Size:  This vessel is 7 5/8 inches tall and 3 3/4" wide at the base. It weights 11 ounces.