Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF JAPANESE OPEN-CARVED

A PAIR OF JAPANESE OPEN-CARVED PAULOWNIA WOOD TRANSOMS - Each is an elaborate openwork depiction of plovers amid stylized wave and water motifs displayed in a later ebonised frame. One with artist's seal. Each measures 16 x 69 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Each measures 16 x 69 inches. Condition Very good condition. There are no major chips, cracks, or repairs. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.