Cobbs Antiques + Groovyman https://groovyman.com/ Resisting the usual. Since 1999 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:23:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 96205696 Tansu, Clock, Buddah, Blocks, Band http://groovyman.com/2022/12/24/tansu-in-the-morning/ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:45:14 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1230 More to come on this suite of pieces.

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]]> 1230 Boxing Day. Again. http://groovyman.com/2022/12/24/boxing-day-again/ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:43:57 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1226 This is a small traveling chest, may be considered a mico-tansu if there is such a thing. It is in extremely good condition and from the early 1800s. Edo Period.

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]]> This is a small traveling chest, may be considered a mico-tansu if there is such a thing. It is in extremely good condition and from the early 1800s. Edo Period.

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]]> 1226 Shoguns and Priests http://groovyman.com/2022/12/21/priests-and-shoguns/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:25:35 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1159 Pictured is my parent’s Edo period screen donated to the MIA. It depicts chapter 40 “Minori” from the Tale of Genji and was created by an artist of the Tosa School  in the early 1700s. The  table and leather chairs were carved by Italian artisans in the early 1970s. The candelabra are French, heavy and…

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]]> Pictured is my parent’s Edo period screen donated to the MIA. It depicts chapter 40 “Minori” from the Tale of Genji and was created by an artist of the Tosa School  in the early 1700s. The  table and leather chairs were carved by Italian artisans in the early 1970s. The candelabra are French, heavy and gold-plated. Some office, you think?

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]]> 1159 Automotive Sculpture http://groovyman.com/2021/12/20/a-lovely-ride/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:33:56 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1167 It is unquestionably clear that the Jaguar XKE is the most beautiful car ever penned by Sir William Lyons; if by anyone. I snapped a few pictures of a pristine 1973-4 wtih a wondrous V12 and all period correct pieces intact — right down to the helmet and riding gloves. Uncommon certainly. I happen to know…

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]]> It is unquestionably clear that the Jaguar XKE is the most beautiful car ever penned by Sir William Lyons; if by anyone. I snapped a few pictures of a pristine 1973-4 wtih a wondrous V12 and all period correct pieces intact — right down to the helmet and riding gloves. Uncommon certainly. I happen to know it is not for sale.

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]]> 1167 Shirvan Wool Carpet Close Weave http://groovyman.com/2021/08/17/shirvan-wool-carpet-close-weave/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:54:15 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1152 Shirvan is an area sitting just south of the Caucasus range of mountains, between Gendje to the west and the Baku peninsula to the east. Among the most sophisticated carpets created in the Caucasus region, Shirvan area rugs and runners showcase a richness and depth of color not always associated with Turkish rugs, i.e. kilim weaves. Purchased…

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]]> Shirvan is an area sitting just south of the Caucasus range of mountains, between Gendje to the west and the Baku peninsula to the east. Among the most sophisticated carpets created in the Caucasus region, Shirvan area rugs and runners showcase a richness and depth of color not always associated with Turkish rugs, i.e. kilim weaves. Purchased from the reputable Sirvan Carpet in Goreme, Turkey. Stored since purchase in early 1970s.

 

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]]> 1152 Stopendahl Plein Air http://groovyman.com/2021/08/17/stopendahl-plein-air/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:41:05 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1149 With very little formal training, save that from his artistic family of painters, Moose Stoopendaal became one of the finest animal painters Sweden has ever produced. Using the same style and subject matter as Bruno Lilefors, his plein air works display a brush technique that emulates the Master. His work is represented in all the…

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]]> With very little formal training, save that from his artistic family of painters, Moose Stoopendaal became one of the finest animal painters Sweden has ever produced. Using the same style and subject matter as Bruno Lilefors, his plein air works display a brush technique that emulates the Master. His work is represented in all the major Swedish museums and extensively in private collections. Born in Stockholm in 1902, Stoopendall died in 1948.

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]]> 1149 More From Le’ Mill http://groovyman.com/2021/08/17/more-from-le-mill/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:27:51 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1141 Another fabulous French coffee table with solid mahogany inlays.

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]]> 1141 French Millwork. Magnifique! http://groovyman.com/2021/08/17/french-millwork-magnifique/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:20:20 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1137 The French make fabulous furniture. More on a few new pieces that have entered our collection soon.

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]]> 1137 Shirvan wall rug http://groovyman.com/2021/07/27/kazahk-wall-rug/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:06:22 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1111 Shirvan is an area sitting just south of the Caucasus range of mountains, between Gendje to the west and the Baku peninsula to the east. While this is a Shirvan rug, it features a thick pile and a pattern found in in kilim weaves. Unique rug with striking depth and color. Purchased from the reputable…

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]]> Shirvan is an area sitting just south of the Caucasus range of mountains, between Gendje to the west and the Baku peninsula to the east. While this is a Shirvan rug, it features a thick pile and a pattern found in in kilim weaves. Unique rug with striking depth and color. Purchased from the reputable Sirvan Carpet in Goreme, Turkey. Stored since purchase in early 1970s.

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]]> 1111 Gold 1 Panel Tall Screen. Japan. Circa 1735. http://groovyman.com/2020/07/10/one-panel-gold-screen-japan-circa-1735/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:36:55 +0000 http://groovyman.com/?p=1027 This tall, vertically oriented screen is hand painted on silk. The contrast of white and gold is highly pronounced and quite striking. This was the last important acquisition of my Mother, Ann Birt, before she left her position at Michael Dunn Antiques in Tokyo and moved back to the United States. Dimensions: 154 cm x 84 cm. 

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]]> This tall, vertically oriented screen is hand painted on silk. The contrast of white and gold is highly pronounced and quite striking. This was the last important acquisition of my Mother, Ann Birt, before she left her position at Michael Dunn Antiques in Tokyo and moved back to the United States. Dimensions: 154 cm x 84 cm. 

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