Lot # 166 - Collection of Japanese Garden Design & Aesthetic Books

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 15-Apr-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 22-Apr-2026 9:47:00 PM
Current bid:

$14.00

Highest bidder:

Jaq

Auction has ended

Description :

Extensive curated library focused on the philosophy, design principles, and visual traditions of Japanese gardens. This lot includes foundational and advanced texts covering stone appreciation, spatial composition, tea garden design, modern interpretations, and thematic garden elements. Ideal for landscape designers, collectors, and readers interested in Japanese aesthetics.

Included Titles:

  • The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation: Suiseki and Its Use with Bonsai by Vincent T. Covello & Yuji Yoshimura

  • Space & Illusion in the Japanese Garden by Teiji Itoh

  • The Tea Garden

  • Garden Views I: Modern Japanese Gardens

  • Garden Views II: Stone & Sand Gardens

  • Garden Views II: Water & Stream Gardens

  • Garden Views II: Trees & Moss Gardens

  • Japanese Gardens of the Modern Era

  • The Japanese Garden: Islands of Serenity

  • Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens: Design Principles, Aesthetic Values by David A. Slawson

  • The Art of Zen Gardens: A Guide to Their Creation and Enjoyment by A. K. Davidson

Notes: A cohesive group representing both traditional and contemporary approaches to Japanese garden design. Volumes feature photographic studies, historical context, and practical guidance. Condition varies; see photos for details.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Jaq

Date Bid User
22-Apr-2026 9:43:07 PM $14.00 Jaq
22-Apr-2026 7:44:15 PM $13.00 MTM 1572
22-Apr-2026 7:44:15 PM $13.00 saratonin
22-Apr-2026 6:05:37 PM $12.00 MTM 1572
22-Apr-2026 6:05:37 PM $11.00 erangerxl
22-Apr-2026 6:04:33 PM $8.00 MTM 1572
22-Apr-2026 10:04:40 AM $5.00 erangerxl

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