Lot # 39 - Vintage Japanese Lanterns & Vintage Signed Margo Alexander Frames

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: PICK UPS WILL BE FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH 10-2 AND SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH 10-2 HUGE PICKERS…BRING BOXES, LOTS OF FUN ITEMS
Start Date/Time: 28-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 04-Aug-2025 7:38:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

Morning

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Japanese Lanterns & Vintage Signed Margo Alexander Frames

Assortment includes six vintage Japanese paper lanterns in various sizes, featuring traditional kanji characters, family crests, and designs such as Mt. Fuji and "Hawaii." Constructed with paper, bamboo, and painted wood. Visible wear on some pieces consistent with age.

Also includes two framed hand-replica prints by California artist Margo Alexander, known for her mid-20th century “Sophisticated Provincials” series. Alexander developed a technique to reproduce her original paintings while preserving their character and charm. Labels on the reverse note the works were created in collaboration with her studio staff between 1948 and 1954. Both frames are signed.

Frame Dimensions: 5.5” W x 7” H
Smallest Lantern: 7.5” H x 5” W
Largest Lantern: 16” H x 5” W


Auction History

Highest bidder is Morning

Date Bid User
31-Jul-2025 2:29:36 AM $5.00 Morning

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