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Shin Machi 1846.Large Kawara Ban [broadside] color woodblock print, ca.48.5 x 35 cm., contemporary old re-backing mending several small old worm holes,now firm & solid, surface a bit rubbed & dusty, else good impression.* * OBSCURE EXAMPLE * * . *** **** *** . . SHIN MACHI PROGRAM . . . GEISHA AND ORIAN PERFORMING AN HISTORICAL PROCESSION . . . IN 'SHIN-MACHI' [NEW TOWN YOKOHAMA] . * Part of the title is un-read. The balance says "SHIN MACHI x BANZUKE: PROCESSION OF COURTESANS DRESSED AS HISTORICAL FIGURES IN A PLAY, in "Shin Machi" [New Town] most likely Yokohama entertainment or prostitution or "Gay" quarters.. . The print illustrates color 20 women participants many are either Geisha or Orian [is a collective term for the highest-ranking courtesans in Japanese history, who were considered to be above common prostitutes, known as Yujo.] . Performers include musicians, drummers, flute player, Shamisen & Koto players, singers & dancers. . Each is… Read More

No place, 1985, Intl. Youth Year China Organizing Committee. White cloth, very good, 155 color photos, representing 155 young Chinese artists, oil, woodblock and watercolor works, Chinese and English captions, index, co-compiler Zhou Zhen. First & Only Edition of this marvelous color reference. This book is an anthology of paintings by some of the most prom- ising of China's talented and skillful painters. To celebra- te International Youth Year, the Organizing Committee spons- ored the Fine Arts Exhibition on "Advancing Chinese Youth in Beijing. This work shows the prize winning paintings of that contest. This work show some 143 paintings slected from over 600 in all. * A stunning look at some of the most creative and talented painters China has given birth to. Even old hands & experts were happily surprised at these great works. * .

[Nanning 1977], Guangxi Renmin Chuban She.Large color poster advertising Mao's 5th volume of his "SELECTED WORKS," sheet: 52 x 76.3 cm.,print size:49 x 70.3 cm.,a few tiny mended pin holes,a few minor rubs, else folded. * RARE FIRST EDITION * . *** **** *** . . COLOR POSTER ADVERTISING THE ARRIVAL OF VOLUME 5 . . . OF THE 5 VOLUME OF SET: "SELECTED WORKS OF MAO ZEDONG" . . * This color printed poster advertises the long awaited volume 5 of the 5 volume set of "SELECTED WORKS OF MAO ZEDONG." WARMLY CHEER THE PUBLICATION OF THE 5TH VOLUME OF MAO ZEDONG'S "SELECTED WORKS." . In the center is a worker holding up volume 5 with red-printed ink title page. The top red headliner says Di Wu Juan Qu Ban [Now Published] volume 5 of Mao's "SELECTED WORKS." . *** IMPRINT: The original painter and artist was XIE Senzuo. His name is cited at the lower right corner is the publication, along with other publisher's information. . The poster was published… Read More

New York [1994], Oriental Gallery. Black stiff pictorial wrs very good, 25 x 24 cm., 52p., 40 color photos, English and Chinese text. OBSCURE CATALOGUE A superb catalogue of his works. Born in 1947, he has achie- ved a high stature in China and around the world. His works have been collected throughout the world, and appreciated by hosts of museums and collectors. Working with traditional materials, his work reflects both the traditional and cont- emporary spirit and techinques as well as subjects. His art form is steady and solid. .

[Changsha 2004], Hunan Meishu Chu Ban She. Stiff color wrs., 18.5 x 26 cm., Chinese text, 170p., about 200 color photos, NEW unused copy, clean copy, 160 items all are illustrated. FIRST AND ONLY SCARCE EDITION . * An excellent priced reference auction catalogue, with estimate prices and prices realized useful resource and superb guide to authentic Qi Baishi paintings and their value. . Contains fine examples of Qi Baishi paintings of fish, shrimps, crabs, birds, mice, squirrels, cats, monkeys, pine eagles, stork, crane, chickens, baby chicks, ducks, frogs, rabbits, worms, insects, turtles, water buffalo, oxen, dragons, horses, crickets, fruits, trees, flowers, gourds, fireflies, dragon flies, fruits, lotus, Litchi, peaches, persimmons, pomegranates, grapes, loquats, vegetables, loofa, pumpkins, corn, human figures, landscapes [Shan-shui], books, scrolls, fans, and etc. . * A superb and comprehensive resource! * Color scans are posted to our website. . * .

Paris n.d. c.17th century, Bertrand. Single sheet extracted from a book, copper engraving of the Japanese Shogun, with Portuguese text describing Japan & noting Jesuits there.RARE A handsome portrait of the Shogun, sheet size about 19.5 x 28 cm., matted, with a crest below the portrait. A bit of mild foxing, but a very early and suitble work for framing and library display. .

[Beijing 1997], Rong Bao Zhai. Red cloth, folio 27 x 38 cm., dj., English & Chinese text/captions, chronology, 222 color photographs of 222 individual paintings, with 47 additional color & b. w. photos of the artist, drawings & exhibitions. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. AUTHOR'S SIGNED, DATED AND INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY [1999]. A stunningly beautiful book. Large scale and printed on heavy, thick rag paper. This artist is clearly a very important icon in the world of contemporary Chinese painting. A large number of poets, writers & artists as well as ministers of art and culture and museum curators, all have given tributes to him in this work. This reference book has a combination of his excellent paintings & sketches many from South China scenery and landscapes. He works in traditional gouache or watercolor pigments, using the tradi- tional Chinese brush. A wide variety of subjects and types of paintings. .

[China n.d. ca. late 18-early 19 century]. Silk mounted hand scroll, brocade gold silk cover, purple silk ribbon tie, lovely lacquer & mother-of-pearl ends, 2.2 meters long, 25 cm. wide continuous color painting on paper, stiff backing. *** *** *** . . . A GREAT QING DYNASTY HAND-PAINTED EROTIC SCROLL . . . SIGNED BY THE ARTIST XU, WITH HIS SEAL . . This is a charming and lovely hand painted scroll from the Great Qing Dynasty [1644-1912]. It shows ten "positions" of making love. The work begins as a series of views showing a couple engaging in different positions of love- making: while reclining on a wooden lounge. . * Each view shows the couple in degrees of partial nudity, revealing their genitals and the shows the woman's lovely "Golden Lotus" or bound feet. In between some views are flowers, or a young girl attendant who assisting in pushing the master while he pumps the object of his affection, also shown is a pair of tiny Pekinese dogs making love. The last scene… Read More