- Auction
11930
AN INQUIRING MIND: AMERICAN COLLECTING OF JAPANESE AND KOREAN ART
15 April 2016, New York
SALE TOTAL: 6,821,500 (USD)
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87 Lots for Sale 11930
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Lot 1 An earthenware vessel with sculptural rim Late Jomon period (5th - 3rd century BC) 9 in. (22.8 cm.) wide |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $35,000 |
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Lot 3 A Haniwa earthenware figure of a man Kofun period (3rd – 7th century) 47 ¼ in. (120 cm.) high |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $52,500 |
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Lot 4 A haniwa earthenware figure of a horse Late Kofun period (6th - 7th century) 33 in. (84 cm.) long |
estimate $15,000 - $20,000 price realized $50,000 |
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Lot 6 A wood figure of Gakko Bosatsu (Candraprabha) Late Heian - early Kamakura period (12th - 13th century) 32 ½ in. (82.6 cm.) high |
estimate $35,000 - $40,000 price realized $40,000 |
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Lot 7 A small gilt-bronze bell Probably Asuka period (7th century) 1 ¼ in. (3.2 cm.) long |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $16,250 |
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Lot 8 A small carved stone container Kofun period (4th century) 2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) diameter |
estimate $12,000 - $15,000 price realized $20,000 |
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Lot 9 A set of the Four Guardian Kings Nanbokucho period (14th century) 30 in. (76.2 cm.) high each approx including base |
estimate $100,000 - $150,000 price realized $281,000 |
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Lot 10 A gilt-bronze reliquary pagoda Edo period (late 17th century), signed Sharito-shi Miyajima Hanshiro 24 ¼ in. (61.5 cm.) high |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $23,750 |
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Lot 13 A bronze figure of Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru) Nanbokucho period (14th century) 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high |
estimate $4,000 - $6,000 price realized $3,750 |
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Lot 14 A wood figure of a Shinto Deity Kamakura period (14th century) 20¼in. (51.4cm.) high |
estimate $4,000 - $6,000 price realized $5,000 |
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Lot 16 A pair of wood guardian dogs (koma-inu) Nambokucho - Muromachi period (14th - 15th century) 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) long each |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $13,750 |
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Lot 17 Anonymous (17th century) Court carriages and maple trees Six-panel screen; ink, color, gold and gold leaf on paper |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $37,500 |
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Lot 18 Kato Toshosai (ACT. Early 20th century) Bamboo basket in the form of a flower cart (hanaguruma) |
estimate $15,000 - $20,000 price realized $18,750 |
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Lot 19 Studio of Tawaraya Sotatsu (17th Century) Grasses and flowers Two-panel screen; ink, color, gold and gold leaf on paper |
estimate $70,000 - $90,000 price realized $93,750 |
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Lot 20 Anonymous (17th century) Stable with fine horses Twelve paintings mounted as a pair of six-panel screens; ink, color and gold flecks on paper |
estimate $60,000 - $80,000 price realized $75,000 |
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Lot 21 Makino Baisen (? - 1860) Whales and hunting boats Pair of six-panel screens; ink, color and gold flecks on paper |
estimate $40,000 - $60,000 price realized $137,000 |
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Lot 23 Soga Shohaku (1730-1781) Mount Horai Hanging scroll; ink on paper |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $12,500 |
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Lot 24 Nagasawa Rosetsu (1754-1799) Three scholars enjoying tea by a waterfall Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold on paper |
estimate $10,000 - $20,000 price realized $10,625 |
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Lot 25 A small stoneware jar Shigaraki ware, Muromachi period (15th - 16th century) 9 ¾ in. (25 cm.) high |
estimate $7,000 - $10,000 price realized $8,750 |
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Lot 30 A porcelain dish Nabeshima ware, Okawachi official kilns, Hizen (Imari city), Edo period 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diameter |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $11,875 |
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Lot 31 A porcelain dish Nabeshima ware, Okawachi official kilns, Hizen (Imari city), Edo period 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) diameter |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $16,250 |
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Lot 33 A portable cabinet with sixteen drawers in Nanban style Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century) 18 x 34 ¼ x 23 in. (45.7 x 87 x 58.4 cm.) |
estimate $70,000 - $90,000 price realized $87,500 |
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Lot 35 A lacquer box and cover Edo period (18th-19th century), signed Hatano and Sadatsugu, 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) wide |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $8,750 |
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Lot 36 A lacquer writing box (suzuribako) and matching writing table... Edo period (19th century) Writing box: 9 ½ x 8 ¾ x 2 in. (24.1 x 22.2 x 5.1 cm.) Writing table: 23 ½ x 13 ¾ x 4 ¾ in. (59.7 x 34.9 x 12.1 cm.) |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $22,500 |
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Lot 37 A lacquer accessory box (tebako) Meiji period (late 19th century) 9 ½ x 7 x 6 ¼ in. (24.1 x 17.8 x 15.9 cm.) |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $6,875 |
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Lot 41 A lacquer writing box (suzuribako) and matching stationery box... Meiji period (late 19th century), each with signature Kyuho and with Document box: 16 ½ x 13 ¾ x 6 in. (41.9 x 34.9 x 15.2 cm.) Writing box: 10 ¾ x 9 ¼ x 2 in. (27.3 x 23.5 x 5.1 cm.) |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $6,875 |
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Lot 49 A four-case lacquer inro and netsuke en suite Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Zeshin (Shibata Zeshin; 3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm.) long |
estimate $10,000 - $12,000 price realized $16,250 |
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Lot 50 A five-case lacquer sheath inro 20th century, signed Unryuan (Kitamura Tatsuo; B. 1952) and with cursive 4 in. (10.2 cm.) long |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $7,500 |
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Lot 51 Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Album of twelve lacquer paintings Twelve paintings for an accordion album; lacquer and ink on paper |
estimate $40,000 - $60,000 price realized $47,500 |
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Lot 52 Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Chestnuts Hanging scroll; lacquer on paper |
estimate $8,000 - $10,000 price realized $9,375 |
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Lot 53 Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Iris Hanging scroll; lacquer on paper |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $6,250 |
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Lot 54 Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Pine tree and cranes Pair of six-panel miniature screens; lacquer and gold leaf on paper |
estimate $70,000 - $90,000 price realized $118,750 |
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Lot 56 An iron tsuba Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century), signed Yamakichibei 2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) wide |
estimate $1,500 - $2,000 price realized $1,875 |
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Lot 57 An iron tsuba Edo period (17th century) 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) wide |
estimate $1,500 - $2,000 price realized $1,875 |
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Lot 58 An iron tsuba Edo period (18th century) 3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide |
estimate $1,500 - $2,000 price realized $2,375 |
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Lot 59 An aikuchi tanto (dagger) in carved red-lacquer scabbard Edo - Meiji period (19th century), scabbard signed Hokei saku (Matsuki 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) long |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $5,000 |
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Lot 60 A Mino Shizu Katana Nanbokucho Period (CIRCA 1340), With inlaid signature Kaneuji |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $32,500 |
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Lot 61 A sujibachi kabuto (ridged helmet) Edo period (17th century) |
estimate $4,000 - $6,000 price realized $15,000 |
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Lot 61 A A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet) Momoyama period (late 16th century) |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $17,500 |
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Lot 62 A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet) with wings Momoyama - Early Edo period (16th - 17th century) |
estimate $35,000 - $40,000 price realized $43,750 |
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Lot 63 A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet) Momoyama - early Edo period (16th - 17th century) |
estimate $65,000 - $75,000 price realized $81,250 |
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Lot 64 A Hanaito odoshi nimai-do gusoku (blue and purple laced two-piece... Edo period (17th century), helmet signed Soshu ju Ietsugu saku |
estimate $10,000 - $20,000 price realized $17,500 |
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Lot 65 The armor comprising: |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $43,750 |
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Lot 66 An iroiro odoshi ni-mai do gusoku (variegated lacing two-piece cuirass... Edo period (17th century) |
estimate $100,000 - $150,000 price realized $137,000 |
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Lot 67 An hammered iron incense burner Edo period (19th century), signed Myochin Munekatsu 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high |
estimate $4,000 - $6,000 price realized $20,000 |
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Lot 68 A hammered iron vase Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916) 15 ¼ in. (38.7 cm.) high |
estimate $32,000 - $35,000 price realized $30,000 |
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Lot 70 An iron articulated model of a snake 20th century, signed Muneyoshi (Tanaka Tadayoshi; ?-1958) 35 5/8 in. (90.5 cm.) long |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $16,250 |
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Lot 71 A set of ten articulated soft-metal insects Early 20th century, each signed Muneyoshi (Tanaka Tadayoshi; ?-1958) The largest (Asian swallowtail butterfly): 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) wide, the smallest (rhinoceroses beetle): 2 in. (5 cm.) long |
estimate $90,000 - $120,000 price realized $161,000 |
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Lot 72 An elaborate soft-metal and bronze sculpture Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Shoami Katsuyoshi sen (carved 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high |
estimate $70,000 - $90,000 price realized $197,000 |
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Lot 73 A large soft-metal-inlaid silver incense burner Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Shoami Katsuyoshi sen (carved 16 ½ in. (41.9 cm.) high |
estimate $90,000 - $120,000 price realized $389,000 |
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Lot 74 A large bronze model of an elephant Meiji period (late 19th century) 35 ½ in. (90 cm.) long |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $12,500 |
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Lot 75 A soft-metal-inlaid shibuichi model of a dancer Meij - Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Moritsugu (Takagawa 11 in. (27.9 cm.) high |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $68,750 |
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Lot 76 A pair of Satsuma miniature vases Meiji period (late 19th century), both signed Meizan sei 3 in. (7.5 cm.) high each |
estimate $4,000 - $6,000 price realized $5,000 |
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Lot 77 A pair of Satsuma miniature vases Meiji period (late 19th century), both signed Yabu Meizan 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) high each |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $7,500 |
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Lot 78 A soft-metal-inlaid shibuichi box Meiji period (late 19th century), inlaid gold seal mark Moritoshi (Unno 4 x 3 x 2 in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm.) |
estimate $5,000 - $7,000 price realized $32,500 |
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Lot 79 A soft-metal-inlaid bronze vase Meiji period (late 19th century), stamped on the base Kiryu Kosho Kaisha Sei 10¼ in. (26 cm.) high |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $11,875 |
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Lot 83 A mixed-metal-inlaid silver vase Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Shigenobu, Shigenobu sen 9 ½ in. (24.1 cm.) high |
estimate $50,000 - $60,000 price realized $62,500 |
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Lot 84 An inlaid iron jar and cover Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Nipponkoku Kyoto ju Komai 14 in. (35.7 cm.) high |
estimate $40,000 - $60,000 price realized $81,250 |
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Lot 87 A small cloisonné enamel vase Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Kyoto Namikawa (workshop of 3 3/8 in. (8.7cm.) high |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $7,500 |
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Lot 89 A cloisonné enamel vase Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sakigake (Workshop of Namikawa 9 ¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high |
estimate $8,000 - $10,000 price realized $10,000 |
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Lot 91 A cloisonné enamel tray Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sakigake (Workshop of Namikawa 12 ¼ in. (31.1 cm.) wide |
estimate $35,000 - $45,000 price realized $43,750 |
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Lot 92 A cloisonné enamel vase Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Kyoto Namikawa (Workshop of 9 in. (22.9 cm.) high |
estimate $150,000 - $250,000 price realized $185,000 |
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Lot 94 A large cast iron head of Buddha Goryeo Dynasty (9th - 10th century) 19 ¾ in. (50.2 cm.) high |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $125,000 |
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Lot 95 A gilt-bronze standing figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Unified Silla Dynasty (8th - 9th century) 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $56,250 |
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Lot 96 A gilt-bronze seated figure of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Gwanse’eum Bosal) Goryeo dynasty (13th -14th century) 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high |
estimate $25,000 - $30,000 price realized $47,500 |
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Lot 97 Anonymous (dated 1560) The Assembly of Buddha Shakyamuni Hanging scroll; ink and gold on purple silk |
estimate $40,000 - $60,000 price realized $1,805,000 |
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Lot 98 A celadon bowl Goryeo Dynasty (12th century) 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diameter |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $22,500 |
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Lot 99 A Punch'ong bottle vase Joseon Dynasty (15th - 16th century) 12 ¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high |
estimate $140,000 - $160,000 price realized $149,000 |
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Lot 101 A dragon tortoise-form stand with cup-form reservoir Joseon Dynasty (19th century) 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high |
estimate $10,000 - $20,000 price realized $16,250 |
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Lot 102 A Large White Porcelain Jar Joseon dynasty (18th century) 13 ½ in. (34.3 cm.) high |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $47,500 |
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Lot 103 A white porcelain bottle vase Joseon Dynasty (late 18th century) 12 ¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $37,500 |
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Lot 104 A white porcelain tiered box and cover Joseon Dynasty (18th century) 7 ¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high |
estimate $60,000 - $80,000 price realized $75,000 |
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Lot 105 A Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar Joseon dynasty (19th century) 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high |
estimate $15,000 - $20,000 price realized $23,750 |
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Lot 106 A Blue and White Porcelain Bowl Joseon dynasty (19th century) 11 ¼ in. (28.6 cm.) diameter |
estimate $25,000 - $35,000 price realized $25,000 |
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Lot 107 A blue and white porcelain jar Joseon Dynasty (19th century) 9 ½ in. (24.1 cm.) high |
estimate $10,000 - $20,000 price realized $12,500 |
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Lot 109 A blue and white porcelain bottle vase Joseon Dynasty (19th century) 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high |
estimate $10,000 - $15,000 price realized $35,000 |
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Lot 110 A blue and white porcelain jar with a tiger and mythical lion (haetae) Joseon Dynasty (19th century) 16 ¾ in. (42.5 cm.) |
estimate $150,000 - $250,000 price realized $965,000 |
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Lot 111 Anonymous (Mid 16th century) Horses beneath a willow tree Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
estimate $8,000 - $10,000 price realized $23,750 |
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Lot 112 Anonymous (late 17th century) Grapevine Hanging scroll; ink on paper |
estimate $20,000 - $30,000 price realized $25,000 |
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Lot 114 Anonymous (19th century) Spirit house (gammo yeojae-do) Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $23,750 |
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Lot 115 Anonymous (Late 19th century) Scholar's accouterments (Chaekgori) Eight paintings mounted as a eight panel-screen; ink and color on paper |
estimate $15,000 - $20,000 price realized $18,750 |
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Lot 116 Anonymous (18th century) A Complete View of the Two Provinces Hamgyeong-do and Pyeongan-do... Ink and color on paper |
estimate $30,000 - $40,000 price realized $87,500 |
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Lot 117 A Reticulated White Porcelain Brush Holder Joseon dynasty (19th century) 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $10,000 |
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Lot 118 A Punch'ong Stoneware Bottle Joseon dynasty (15th - 16th century) 12 3/8 in. (31.8 cm.) high |
estimate $3,000 - $5,000 price realized $11,875 |
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Lot 119 A mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer box Joseon dynasty (19th century) 16 ¾ x 10 ¼ x 7 ½ in. (42.5 x 26 x 19.1 cm.) |
estimate $7,000 - $9,000 price realized $17,500 |
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Lot 120 A large carved soapstone inkstone Joseon Dynasty (19th century) 12 ¼ x 7 ¾ x 1 in. (31.1 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm.) |
estimate $6,000 - $8,000 price realized $6,250 |
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Lot 121 A Painted-wood Figure of a Boy Attendant (Dongja) Joseon dynasty (19th century) 26 in. (66 cm.) high |
estimate $12,000 - $15,000 price realized $112,500 |
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