Soroku Toyoshima aluminum abstract fish sculpture c1968. Incised signature on base. The sculpture measures 28" x 10.5" x 3.5" and is in wonderful condition. Just in from an  More »

Soroku Toyoshima aluminum abstract fish sculpture c1968. Incised signature on base. The sculpture measures 28" x 10.5" x 3.5" and is in wonderful condition. Just in from an important CT estate. Soroku Toyoshima was a Japanese artist and sculptor born in 1940. Toyoshima was a member of the Neo-Dadaism Orgainzation. To see other examples of the artist work go to Lot 587 - Dawson's, Morris Plains (February 08, 1997) and Rago auction April 2004 lot 245. There is an exhibition listing in the New York Magazine April 13, 1970 issue for an exhibit by Toyoshima at the Katz gallery 38 E 63 NYC through April 18 1970. and in December 1969 titled "Young New York". Neo-Dadaism Organizers were a group of Japanese artists who showed at the Yomiuri Independent exhibitions of the late 1950s and developed ‘anti-art’ activities modeled on those of the DADA movement. There were frequent dissolutions and reformings, but the group that formed in March 1960 included Masunobu Yoshimura (b 1932), Genpei Akasegawa (b 1937),Shusaku Arakawa, Sho Kazakura, Ushio Shinohara (b 1933) and Soroku Toyoshima (and later Shintaro Tanaka (b 1940) and Shin Kinoshita); with the exception of Tetsumi Kudo and Tomio Miki, who associated with the group but never joined, it seemed then to comprise all the major ‘anti-art’ artists in Japan. Here is a quote from his son Tak Toyosihma who's Asian American-themed comic strip, Secret Asian Man, is now nationally syndicated in major newspapers across the United States." I am also certainly inspired by both of my artistic parents as well as my older brother whose artistic skills I grew up being jealous of Toyoshima adds. My dad, Soroku Toyoshima, was one of a few neo-Dadaist artists coming out of Japan during the 1950s and 1960s, and has shown his work at the Tokyo Museum as well as a number of other shows in Japan and NYC ".   « Less

A wonderful antique box newel post with a carved design, dating from the 1880’s. This oak newel post was salvaged from a home in St. Louis, MO, and is painted light  More »

A wonderful antique box newel post with a carved design, dating from the 1880’s. This oak newel post was salvaged from a home in St. Louis, MO, and is painted light green. The top of the newel is arched on all four sides, with a carved fan design. Below, the newel post is ornamented with sets of six carved blocks, with panels below. There are a few small pieces of trim missing as shown. This boxed newel measures 9” wide and 51-3/4” tall. NNP42-RW   « Less

Japanese Meiji period blue and white porcelain vase with 9 cranes. Gorgeously hand painted cresting sea waves viewed through prunus trees, with a mystical band of 9 cranes at  More »

Japanese Meiji period blue and white porcelain vase with 9 cranes. Gorgeously hand painted cresting sea waves viewed through prunus trees, with a mystical band of 9 cranes at the horizon, and swirling clouds around the top. The vase measures 18 inches tall, 15 inches across the shoulder, 6.5 inches across the neck, with a 5 inch neck opening. Excellent condition and superb quality. Made by Fujisaki Tahei of Arita circa 1890. Marked Fujisaki Sei. For a related example, please see Splendors of Meiji / Treasures of Imperial Japan / Masterpieces From the Khalili Collection, by Joe Earle for Broughton International Publications, 1999, vase #212, page 225. This piece is on display in our gallery at Clock TowerAntiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 824 E Main Street Branford,CT 06405. For hours of operation visit: http://www.ClockTowerAntiquesCenter.com Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

French Limoges porcelain two part punch bowl made by Tressemann and Vogt and marked T V Limoges France. C 1892 -1907 Measures 14 inches across and stands 9 inches tall  More »

French Limoges porcelain two part punch bowl made by Tressemann and Vogt and marked T V Limoges France. C 1892 -1907 Measures 14 inches across and stands 9 inches tall including its original base. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Chinese Quin Dynasty elm (jumu) stand c1800. Measures 18.5 inches wide, 11 inches deep and 36 inches tall. Excellent condition with old repair to the base of one of the back  More »

Chinese Quin Dynasty elm (jumu) stand c1800. Measures 18.5 inches wide, 11 inches deep and 36 inches tall. Excellent condition with old repair to the base of one of the back legs. Sold by Gracie in NYC in 1999. This piece is on display in our gallery at Clock TowerAntiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 824 E Main Street Branford,CT 06405. For hours of operation visit: http://www.ClockTowerAntiquesCenter.com Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Japanese bronze incense burner circa 1900. The burner features a large coiled dragon handle on the lid, 2 smaller dragon handles at the sides, 4 shishi (lion dogs) around the  More »

Japanese bronze incense burner circa 1900. The burner features a large coiled dragon handle on the lid, 2 smaller dragon handles at the sides, 4 shishi (lion dogs) around the body, and feet composed of masks above paws. It measures 10 inches high, and 10 inches wide at the handles, and 7 inches wide at the body. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Lovely Chinese antique half round console table with angled shelves. Made of huanghuali, the rarest of Chinese rosewoods. The surface is inset with a thick piece of gray and  More »

Lovely Chinese antique half round console table with angled shelves. Made of huanghuali, the rarest of Chinese rosewoods. The surface is inset with a thick piece of gray and white striated marble. Elegant clean lines, very sophisticated. Made in the mid 19th century. Size: 33" high x 32.75" wide x 16.25" deep.   « Less

English inlaid walnut jewelry box c1890 made from beautiful English walnut with boxwood inlays. It has three interior drawers, and retains its original key. Measures 11  More »

English inlaid walnut jewelry box c1890 made from beautiful English walnut with boxwood inlays. It has three interior drawers, and retains its original key. Measures 11 inches wide, 7.75 inches deep, and 14 inches high. The three drawers each measure 9 inches wide, 3.75 inches high, and 4.5 inches deep inside.   « Less

American Federal style centennial walnut dining table with two leaves c1885. This is one of the highest quality tables we have come by. Just in from the estate of Katharine  More »

American Federal style centennial walnut dining table with two leaves c1885. This is one of the highest quality tables we have come by. Just in from the estate of Katharine Hepburn in Old Saybrook CT. Made form the most beautiful matched American solid black walnut. Measures 69 inches long and 48 inches wide with the leaves out, and 105 inches long by 48 inches wide with both 11 inches wide leaves in. The table was made in the 18th century Duncan Phyfe style, with two tilttop pedestals which allow for easy storage. There are two solid walnut rails that slide into the supports under each pedestal that hold the leaves, along with six brass u shape clamps. The table is in excellent condition. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

A wonderful antique four-tiered chandelier in its original silver plate, dating from the early 1900’s. This two-light “wedding cake” chandelier begins with  More »

A wonderful antique four-tiered chandelier in its original silver plate, dating from the early 1900’s. This two-light “wedding cake” chandelier begins with an ornamented canopy and comes down in a chain to an Art Nouveau loop finial. The chandelier body is ornamented with a leaf-and-dart design. Below, the chandelier has four tiers of sparkling “icicle” prisms, and is finished in a faceted crystal ball. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body is 16-1/4” wide and approx. 22” long; the fixture is approx. 38” long overall. NC1273-RW   « Less