Pair Antique Japanese Edo Period Falcon Hawk Birds of Prey Takagari Handpainted Screens 1860 Decorative Arts he acquired the carved bust

he acquired the carved bust from The Klejman Gallery in 1959 for $1100

and and no longer identifying himself as the French\Haitian "Jean"

The clock dial having a stepped brass bezel surround

A rare & Important carved walnut Rococo corner cabinet

Pair Antique Japanese Edo Period Falcon Hawk Birds of Prey Takagari Handpainted Screens 1860 Decorative Arts he acquired the carved bustA very fine pair of antique Edo period four paneled screens, hand painted with tethered birds of prey, in the manner of Soga Nichokuan, circa 1860. Wonderful pair of four panel bybu (folding screens) covered with four separate hanging scroll paintings (kakejiku) depicting different taka (hawks) perched & tethered different seasons. The painting is of the highest quality and portrays the bird's distinct features; sharp beaks, keen eyes, long curving