1970s Asian Art and Furniture

A wild and fantastic vintage Japanese Minoyaki Kozan Gama scalloped rim porcelain bowl, Showa Era, circa 1970's, Japan. The large and heavy porcelain bowl ...

A wonderfully alluring, mesmerizing, vibrantly colored abstract screenprint (screen print) by Japanese American artist Kyohei Inukai (1913-1985). Born Earle Goodenow, Kyohei Inuka...

Aldo Guarnieri Sculptural Totem in Varnished Wood, Italy, 1970s This sculptural totem by Aldo Guarnieri, designed in the 1970s, explores the expressive potential of wood through a ...

Coppia sculture leone in legno foglia oro e foglia argento

A gorgeous and quite radiant print by Japanese artist/printmaker Isamu Sakamoto titled "Morning Light." The work features the dawn ("Reimei") light reflecting off a traditional build...

An incredible studio made abstract sculpture made of iron and brass. Original owner purchased directly from the artist in early 1970s (unmarked). In the style of: Harry Bertoia, ...

Wooden "Ark" sculpture with opening doors, by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi production. Italy, ca. 1970. One of the sides features the signature G. RIVADOSSI, and the interi...

Chinese ink and water colours painted on paper by the artist, Luis Chan (Chen Fushan) 1905-1995, a fantasy landscape depicting islands in a dream blue sea, o...

Oggetto realizzato in ottone, utile come porta asciugamano. E' in buone condizioni e non è stato mai utilizzato. Realizzato da Mice di Domenico Rugiano.

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted arched room divider you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibi...

This is a powerful diptych ink on kyro board beige paper by Chinese and French ink artist T’ang Haywen, signed, circa 1972-1973. It’s been framed with a black frame and anti-UV glass...

An impressive pair of vintage Chinese export tall roll vases in jet black and light green, showcasing a monumental presence. These decorative porcelain pieces are entirely handcrafte...

Colonna con scultura in legno grezzo recuperata in laboratorio di famous scultore della brianza anni 70s

This beautiful silky polished cotton fabric is made by Argentea from the design studios of David and Dash Inc. by Amin Khalaf and treated with Scotchgard fabric protector. It feature...

Original Poster – Antoni Clavé, Trobadors, Sala Gaspar, 1970 Description: Details: Artist: Antoni Clavé Exhibition: Trobadors – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 1970 Edition: Limite...

Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s. Exotic oriental floral long maxi caftan dress with wide arm and lo...

Pair of water buffalo horn and carved wood lime powder holders for betel nut from Timor Island (circa 1970s). One is topped by a carved water buffalo and the other, a dog. The first ...

A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...

A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key The rectangular lock with incised maple leaves, blossoms and characters; together with a key Provenance: Pri...

Very nice 20th century Spanish articulated desk lamp designed by Fase in the 1970s. The top of the lamp (the light part) is articulated, it can turn up and down. Bi-color lamp, two types of grey. Very good quality. The light manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by the Industrial designer Pedro Martín...

A story telling Chinese carved and painted table screen.

Collection of abstract Japanese calligraphy prints, possibly after Sofu Teshigahara, Japan, circa 1970s. These were from a collection that we purchase...

Exceptional pair of fish of Chinese origin sculpted in a single block of red jasper. The use of red jasper in these pieces not only adds beauty, but also gives them a symbolic meanin...

Roberto Rigon Vicenza Italy ceramic rhino years 70s, Perfect condition, long 15 inches approx., signed RR italy.

Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold damask with gold and sage rim threads, Circa 1970's One of a kind evening antique Moorish gown. This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from ...

Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a tantalizing hourglass shape with a minty green finish.

Very well executed life-size bust of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Perfect for any decor. Perfect for a library. 20"W x 18"T.

Pair of upholstered armchairs by Thayer Coggin. Wonderful original upholstery. Circa 1970. H 25-1/2" W 29-1/4" D 38".

Reid Ozaki hand built Ikebana Northwest native and teacher of pottery up until his passing in 2024. This particular work being hand built is quite a feat, the piece is hollow and a ...

Five posters from Chinese cultural revolution era circa 1970s. Four depicts scenes from modern revolutionary opera, two with music scores and lyrics. Two from "the Story of Red Lanten", one from "The Red Female Army" and one from "Sha Family Village". Some with publication date and origin. These are from a New England Collection purchased directly in Beijing in the 80s. They are in a simple black poster frame. These stylized posters served as a wide range of propaganda during the cultural revolution in China. For history and background as well as many similar posters, see" Chinese Posters...

Vintage Style framed print Dimensions. 32 1/2 W ; 1 D ; 32 1/2 H.

Architectural details hand carved in solid white marble, from India, mid-20th century. Intricate and precise carving details make these pieces unique. Can be used as carpet weights o...

Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan. Yajiro Style (弥次郎). Completely handmade from Japanese Mizuki wood and painted, which is why there is only 1 of them. This technique is a craftsmanshi...

This set of two vintage handmade pottery jars showcases artisan craftsmanship with earthy tones and rustic charm. Each jar comes with a lid, perfect for storing small items while add...

Beautiful Hindu wood carving - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano

Gouache painting on paper of farmers tilling and sowing a field, by Ton Yan Kui. Unsigned with label from A.M. Adler Fine Art, NY. Comes framed.

This silver sake cup mas made especially for the 1970 Osaka World Expo. Its is marked 24 KBP.

Exceptional mid century modern hand made shag. It’s can be displayed as is or flipped over.

A pair of large round hardstone or marble Chinese sculptures with custom aged steel bases. the stone circles are 24 dimeter and 1.05 inches deep, total measurement is 34.5 high, 24 w...

Chinese gouache painting on paper of farmers tending the land. Signed on the reverse, comes framed.

Decorative plate in ceramic realized by Giuseppe Rossicone in the 1960s. Numbered (27/120) and signed by the author. In his 50 years of activity Giuseppe Rossicone has involved n...

<< About this artwork This artwork has been upcycled from a stunning obi, which is adorned with calligraphy weaving saying "moon" and "moonlight". << Period /...

Watercolor portrait with artist signature in upper right. Framed.

Studio pottery Japanese “Flambé” glazed ceramic vase.

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey ...

Unique Vintage Piece with Cool Patina. Mostly For Decorative Purposes. Brass Toned. Vintage Condition and Patina Consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. Tray 10 Diameter; 36 H

Chinese gouache painting on paper of farmers tending to the land. Signed on the reverse. Comes framed.  

Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...

nr. 252 - Interesting offer of four Oriental tissue or carpet, being soft, it may be used to line armchairs or large pillows, besides also stairs steps, or as bedspread. Furtherm...

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern cast stone penguin sculptures by noted Japanese abstract artist Masatoya "Kuki" Kishi (1924-2017). Signed and numered 4/100. ...

Attilio Biancardi Italy Biella, sculpture in iron work years ’70 design crucifix vintage, unique work. I enclose in the photo's also on other work of the same autor, this is in th...

Elegant and minimal, this blown-glass sculpture is a creation of Gianmaria Potenza-a Venetian artist, sculptor and designer and founder of La Murrina-made in the 1970s for the same h...

Important Esa Fedrigolli Italy by Esart Italy for Spirale arte design bronze vase with acid work year ’70 signed

Nr. 251, very interesting cicim rug or tissue for different uses: being soft, it may be used to line armchairs or large cushions, besides also stairs steps, ...

With organic abstract design. Artist signature on the bottom and on original storage box: Hasegawa Isamu. This vase exhibited at the 2nd Nitten in 1970. Hasegawa Isamu was born in 1925 in Kyoto, son of famed porcelain artist Hasegawa Hakuho...

Nr. 250, interesting oriental Cicim for different uses, being soft, it may be used to line armchairs or large cushions, besides also stairs steps, together with the other two: See: L...

The pillow features a traditional, handwoven design with geometric patterns and vibrant colors like red, yellow, white, and blue. This style is characteristic of folk or ethnic texti...

Tapestry “Horse & Rider” designed and woven by Sten Kauppi, Sweden. 1979. Handwoven wool and linen. Provenance: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. Full page...

Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet. 'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part. En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ». En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9. « L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992. Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...

Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations. The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics. << Period / Story The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies). << Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles. The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns. The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern. The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives. The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas. All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance. << Characteristics of the fabric All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...