Queens Estate Sale Auction: Japanese Art, Housewares & Fine Jewelry (Woodside)

This beautiful collection of Japanese woodblock prints and mostly new housewares and jewelry is from the home of a prominent Japanese family. June and Charles met and married in Tokyo. Both were trailblazers when they immigrated ...view moreto the US: June was went to the only medical school that took female students pre-WWII and Charles Kito was one of the first Japanese to graduate from University of Chicago and became a corporate executive and a journalist. They raised three children in their home in Woodside, Queens.

Each year the family went back to Japan for an extended visit, picking up beautiful items to bring home. Most of these items were stored and never used. Collections include vintage woodblock prints in archival frames, fine Japanese china, lacquer boxes, lighters, typewriters, artisan ceramics and more. The jewelry includes 18K gold, sterling silver, platinum, pearls, jade and more. Also find the collections of their children including vintage comic books, Mad Magazines and 45s.

Please take a browse of this unique collection of mostly brand new, Japanese items.

Please refer to all photos as they are part of the description. We do our best to list any damage, repairs or restorations. The absences of these conditions in the catalog must not be taken to ...view moreimply that the lot is in perfect condition. Many of the items are vintage or antique. Expect signs of wear consistent with age and use. All sales are final with no refunds and all items are sold as is.

In-person Pick-Up in Woodside, Queens on Sunday November 3rd. The home is one block from the Northern Blvd MR subway station. Bring packing materials.

Shipping available on small items only as marked in the catalog by the small black package icon on the upper right hand corner of each item.

Nora Levine | (718) 541-8318 | nora@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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