Carved wooden netsuke, probably cherry, representing a crouching monkey in an unusual and very amusing posture, the two outstretched arms joining the feet. The beautiful carving and the carefully inci[...]
METAL PLATE FROM JAPAN INLAID WITH A RELIEF DECORATION OF TWO YOUNG WOMEN PLAYING TWO TRADITIONAL JAPANESE INSTRUMENTS - VERY FINELY CHISELED SET WITH GOLD AND SILVER HIGHLIGHTS ON A BROWN LACQUER BAC[...]
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai holding a drawn katana with both hands in a guard position.
The kimono is finely engraved with floral motifs, family crests (mon), and wave patterns, with t[...]
Superb covered pot in cloisonné enamel with two cartouches decorated with bonsai and flower vases, gilt brass handles in the shape of heads with rings, top and bottom decorated with cabochons, lid wit[...]
Terracotta figure with beige surface and traces of glaze, depicting a warrior in uniform. The expressive face is characterized by arched brows and firm features.He originally held a lance, now missing[...]
19th century Rattanakosin Kingdom, Thailand - Rama V period, 1868-1910Gilt bronze sculpture depicting Pang Ham Yati (Monday Buddha) standing with his hands in double abhaya mudra. He rests on a four-t[...]
Chinese school, Very beautiful pair of watercolors and ink on paper, Old man and children, Signature to be identified, In good condition, tiny traces of time, Chinese work from the 20th century. Weigh[...]
Antique Indian bronze figure of a munshi (court scribe or secretary), standing in formal attire with turban, robe, and sash. He holds a manuscript under his arm, symbol of learning and record-keeping.[...]
Antique pair of Japanese cloisonné vases dating from the end of the 19th century. Decorated with flowers and branches. 13.5cm high. Very good condition, only one of the two vases has a small chip.
On openwork carved wooden bases, beautiful pair of birds of paradise in gray quartz or rock crystal, nicely carved and colored, China early 20th century.
Monkey of wisdom carved bone 19th centuryVery beautiful 19th century set in carved bone representing the three monkeys of wisdomExotic wood baseOld pieces, some wear from use (see photos)Free and insu[...]
Very beautiful and rare Buddhist bas-relief probably from East Asia, such a stele could be placed in a temple, a monastery or a rock sanctuary, it served as a support for meditation, prayers, and as a[...]
Ivory Okimono China from the 1920-30 period signed Representing a smiling standing fisherman, holding a fishing rod, two fish and his basket Openwork mahogany base It is in good condition (small crack[...]
Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912).Hanaike in bronze with brown patina, imitating a gourd and decorated in relief and depression, in a naturalistic style, with tendrils, leaves and small gourds. Dimensi[...]
Jeanne Clémentine Thoinot (1876 - 1949) Woman painter traveling in Africa, Madagascar, Indochina, Laos, in the French Antilles... In France, she mainly painted Paris and Brittany. Drawing in three pen[...]
Superb covered vase in malachite China late 19th century decorated with birds, 6 Fô dogs, an elephant and various plants, lid with a bird, on a finely carved wooden base, two minimal scales and restor[...]
Ivory sculpture from the 1900/1930 period Representing a seated old man A piece is missing from the top of the stick, as well as a crack at the back of the head (see photos) Total height 16 cm / Sculp[...]
You will notice a beautiful work on this dragon, lacquer work, polychromy. It is probably 1900. We report wear of gilding, frictions and wear in various places, lack of rhinestones on the flanks and o[...]
Rat a la châtaigne Okimono - Bronze - Japon - Période Meiji (1868–1912) XIXeme siecleReprésente un rat tenant une grenade entre ses pattesBronze à double patine très finement ciseléTravail Japonais du[...]
Polychrome bronze sculpture representing Daikokuten.Japan, early 20th century.Daikokuten, or simply Daikoku, is the Japanese deity of wealth, commerce, and trade.
A shunga ivory netsuke depicting a monk holding a fan, seated on the tip of the nose of a large Tengu mask.
Incised signature: Masayuki, and natural himotoshi carved on the underside of the mask.
Pe[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous naginata, while his long beard falls down to his prominent belly.Warm patina with excellent colour and s[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin fruit with a ryu dragon finely carved upside down, featuring a blonde horn-inlaid eye. Natural himotoshi formed from the mandarin’s stem, ending with two carved [...]
Beautiful pair of chiseled silver ceremonial kriss handles, depicting two traditional Javanese/Balinese figures. Finely crafted decoration with floral and geometric motifs. Mounted on wooden bases. Go[...]
Antique Balinese/Javanese box used to store blades used in cockfights (sabung ayam). Hand-carved hardwood, exterior decoration in relief representing protective demons (raksasa), traditional polychrom[...]
A beautiful plate or small dish placed on a small dragon scale base. The cloisonné is in perfect condition, as is the rest. It features a dragon decoration in the center. Late Meiji period.
Magnificent Chinese bronze incense burner embossed mark Xuandé 1426-1435 (apocryphal?) height 8.5cm x 17cm wide with the handles Superb nuanced patina ranging from a deep brown tending towards green a[...]
Japan, Edo period (1603–1868).Boxwood netsuke finely carved as the head of a guardian lion (shishi), with a articulated jaw revealing its teeth and tongue.Old repair visible to the jaw.Dimensions: H. [...]
Edo period (1603–1868), Japan – Bizen kilnsStoneware piece with brown glaze depicting a snake coiled around an oblong sphere symbolising the sacred tama jewel.From the Bizen kilns, where wood firing c[...]
India, 19th century. Oval painting depicting the Taj Mahal, set in a blackened wood frame carved with floral motifs.Old cracks, parts previously glued in the lower section (see photos). Size: 14 x 20[...]
MasayukiNetsuke in ivory depicting Ebisu lovingly caressing the peach of life. Signed Masayuki (Osaka, Kyoto or Edo school), Japan Meiji period. Length: 4cm
Asian statuette in finely chiseled and patinated bronze, representing a seated man, dressed in a kimono decorated with floral motifs, holding a fan in one hand and a bag decorated with Japanese inscri[...]
Japan, Edo period (1603–1868). Netsuke representing a reclining ox (water buffalo), carved in boxwood. The form is sculpted in the round, with careful attention to the details, the folds of the skin a[...]
Small bronze water dropper (suiteki) with a brown patina, shaped as a stylised gardian lion head (shihsi) with expressive features.Used in traditional ink painting or calligraphy to control the flow o[...]
This cup, probably Vietnamese or Japanese, is made of bronze with a chocolate patina, enhanced with gilding. It is in good general condition, we note small traces of wear and friction, oxidation. Howe[...]
Beautiful vases, soliflore format, with a very high neck. The body is decorated with medallions of flowers and stylized symbols. Beautiful dark patina, black-brown, genuine items! Excellent condition,[...]
Buddha or dignitary in cast iron in the Ming style - China, 20th century General oxidation of the cast iron and remnants of gilding. Minor damage. Height 44cm Weight 8.6Kg
Chinese sculpture in Gendiao root wood (根雕), probably thuja or burl wood, representing a traditional character (probably an immortal or a sage). Finely crafted work, expressive details and a beautiful[...]
Ivory okimono depicting a sennin holding his hat caught in a gust of wind. Stamp on the base. Japan, circa 1900. Height: 17.5 cm. 263 g. Slight losses to the hat edge, tunic edge, and base edge with t[...]
We note cracks on both pagodas, rubbing and scratches on the whole, missing parts on the base and a missing part on the top end, all of which is visible in the photos. The whole remains, however, in a[...]
A magnificent large pair of
antique carved and gilded wooden deer inlaid with ruby glass and mirrors.
Thailand first part of the 20th century.
Provenance - private collection Grasse Côte D'A[...]
Indochina Ramayana dancer in patinated bronze, crowned with the traditional headdress circa 1900 Representation of the Ramayana dancer with open arms. Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Small sand-cast bronze Buddha, approximately 13 cm high, depicting the Buddha seated in a meditation posture (bhumisparsha mudra), his right hand touching the earth. The stylized face, the pointed bun[...]
Pair of small statuettes representing Fô dogs or incense holders in glazed sandstone, work from the 17th century, Ming. Pretty blue patina, with small accidents of use, charming objects.
These vases are old, they are of Japanese origin with a decoration in the round, a pretty chiseling and a brown patina. For the condition, note traces of oxidation and verdigris, small stains, dents ([...]
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