BQ-AA-0000
Asian Arts Wing
This wing presents objects of Asian or Asian-inspired design while clearly distinguishing confirmed origin and material from pending identification. The Bob Giese group is cataloged specifically as American, Japanese-inspired art rather than as historical Japanese prints.
Collection
Dragon Mountain Sculpture
Unknown artisan · BQ-AA-0001
Chinese-Style Red and Gold Vase
Unknown maker · BQ-AA-0002
Embroidered Elephant Textile
Unknown textile artisan · BQ-AA-0003
Lady and Servant Searching for Hollyhock Purple at the Base of Mount Fuji
Bob Giese · 25/75 · pencil signed · BQ-AA-0004
Hating Herself in the Morning
Bob Giese · 37/93 · pencil signed · BQ-AA-0005
Shu Fli Pi
Bob Giese · 29/94 · pencil signed · BQ-AA-0006
Bob Giese Group
Three-Work Appraisal
Preliminary aggregate FMV $225–$525Aggregate insurance / replacement estimate: $600–$900.
Curatorial Context
These three works reveal a consistent artistic strategy: Japanese-inspired portraiture and narrative imagery combined with contemporary American wordplay and humor. Their placement here reflects their visual and cultural source material while clearly identifying Bob Giese as an American artist.