FOUR JAPANESE FOLK ART SOLID WOOD PRIMITIVE OBJECTS

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Four very solid wood objects, each quite heavy and with nice, dark patina and characteristics of age.

Sizes range from 2.5 x 10.75 x 4.5 to 6.25 x 8.25 x 13.25 inches.

Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.

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FOUR JAPANESE FOLK ART SOLID WOOD PRIMITIVE OBJECTS

Lot 0651

Estimate $200-$400Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

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Apr 26, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

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