Monden Kogyoku “Flower of Wave” Sculpture

Artist/Designer: Maeda Chikubosai II (Japanese, 1917-2003) Marking(s); notes: signed Materials: over-dyed susutake, rattan Dimensions: 11″h, 5″w, 5″d Additional Information: Provenan...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ivan Mares (Czech, b. 1951) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent; 2001 Materials: cast glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 37"h, 42"w, 16"d Additional Inf...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Larry Mohr (American, 1921-2013) Marking(s); signed, marking(s); ed. 1/8 Materials: patinated metal, stone Dimensions (H, W, D): 28"h, 28"w, 28"d Addi...

Artist/Designer: Luciano Gaspari (Italian, 1913-2007) Additional Information: Luciano Gaspari’s works can be found in museums worldwide including the Guggenheim Museum, New York, Ne...

A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940-) entitled "Black Wave". The piece was made in 2000 and originally purchased from Tai Modern...

A massive and exceptional bamboo hanakago (ikebana flower basket). The unusual and modernist basket with a loop handle and showing fine wickerwork in thick strips of bamboo of a ligh...

Abstract metal sculpture atop a round wooden base.

Entitled "Rhythm", this abstract sculpture was made by Japanese bamboo artist Honda Syoryu (Japanese, born 1951) in 2005. The free vertical form defies the limit of the traditional material bamboo as a rigid medium, and instead displays a nearly impossibly fluidity. Rooted in ages of tradition of Japanese basket weaving, the artist managed to break that ikebana tradition using bending and twisting techniques to create a pure sculptural work. The work is a testament of how traditional craft can be reinvented into modern art form. Signed with carved signature "Syoryu" underneath. The sculpture is displayed on a custom-made stand and can be appreciated from all angles. It comes with its original box and cloth, with label and Japanese inscription as shown. Provenance: Purchased in 2005 from Tai Modern...