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

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

A fabulous antique boxed newel post in heart pine, salvaged from a 19th Century home in Philadelphia. The newel features a square top accented with a row of dentil trim,  More »

A fabulous antique boxed newel post in heart pine, salvaged from a 19th Century home in Philadelphia. The newel features a square top accented with a row of dentil trim, with square recessed panels below. The edges halfway down feature a bead-and-reel design, flanking sets of three panels. A few of the “teeth” on the dentil trim are missing; the newel is otherwise in good condition. This box newel measures 10-5/8” wide and approx. 48” tall. NNP43-RW   « Less

A wonderful antique five-light semi-flush mount chandelier, dating from the 1920’s and retaining its original polychrome finish. The chandelier begins with a canopy  More »

A wonderful antique five-light semi-flush mount chandelier, dating from the 1920’s and retaining its original polychrome finish. The chandelier begins with a canopy ornamented with a rope border and an inverted heart pattern. Below, the chandelier features a cascade of leaves and flowers, with bobeches ornamented with anthemia and polychrome egg-and-dart detail. The chandelier finishes at the bottom in a foliate medallion with a dangling finial. This semi-flush light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The light fixture measures 20” wide and approx. 22-1/2” long. NC1274-RW   « Less

Charleton Hand Decorated stunning green glass vase, ruffle edge, by Fenton in excellent condition. designed with gold, white painted, borders, ivy leaves, and flowers. Milk  More »

Charleton Hand Decorated stunning green glass vase, ruffle edge, by Fenton in excellent condition. designed with gold, white painted, borders, ivy leaves, and flowers. Milk Glass Interior, gold numbered base 4. Embossed label indicates Charleton Hand Decorated hand written serial store number, and fine print AWCO. 5" h. x 6" w. x 3" base D.   « Less