Heyday of Japonisme revisited at SFO Museum

Footed dish, 1880. Dominick & Haff, New York, sterling silver, mixed metal. Private collection, RT19. L2022.0403.016

 

Footed dish, 1880. Dominick & Haff, New York, sterling silver, mixed metal. Private collection, RT19. L2022.0403.016

Footed dish, 1880. Dominick & Haff, New York, sterling silver, mixed metal. Private collection, RT19. L2022.0403.016

SAN FRANCISCO — Japonisme: A Passion for Japan, on view at the SFO Museum until April 2, 2023, features Japanese decorative arts made in the United States and Europe from the 1870s-1890s, all of which reflect an early and remarkable example of international cultural exchange between Japan and the West.

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Estate of California dealer Grace Garcia to be auctioned by Turner, June 4

David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500
David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will offer the Grace Garcia Estate, Part I, on Saturday, June 4. It features a wide array of paintings, religious items and decorative arts from the personal collection of the late Grace Garcia, a passionate collector of beautiful things and an avid world traveler. Known as Gracie by her many friends, acquaintances and customers, she was the owner of Gilroy Antiques in Gilroy, California, for more than 30 years. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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