Early 20th century Lacquered Carved Head mounted on a plexiglass base 3 cm. high with the neck truncated for grafting to the body by a pin. Despite widespread color falls in the Lacquer, this antique [...]
Charming pair of watercolors depicting traditional Chinese junks at sea. These intricately detailed 19th-century marine scenes depict typical Far Eastern sailing vessels in a tranquil setting or on th[...]
From the sequel: Jimbutsu or Muraichi Tokaido (Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido) Publisher: Murataya Ichigorô Ca.1852 Chuban Nishiki-e Left outer border reinforced on the back, fold in the upper ri[...]
An Indonesian fantasy animal carved from a single solid exotic wood with traces of polychrome and gilding, it depicts a kind of lion with sharp teeth and claws in a menacing manner. On the back the lo[...]
19th Century Asian Fantasy animal figure with deity carved from a single solid exotic wood with traces of polychrome, depicts the figure of a fantasy lion, a reclining guardian lion with sharp teeth a[...]
Divine couple Shiva and Parvati depicted seated before a flaming mandorla, in a position of royal relaxation, leaning on Nandi, the bull, and Dawon the lion, their respective vehicles. Black stone ste[...]
Beautiful silk painting by Vietnamese artist Lim Khim Mary, a copy of a painting by Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam entitled "Maternity with a Rooster". This painting is signed lower right by Lim Khim Ma[...]
Obese, comfortably seated in lotus position, shaved head, long ears symbolizing wisdom, laughing out loud, this small statue made of Macassar ebony, with pretty fire veins, is the representation of th[...]
Two ridge tile statuettes, Sancai terracotta, China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) depicting the immortals Li Teguai with his attributes an iron crutch and a gourd and He Xiangu with a lotus scepter.
Bronze with black patina - good condition. Unidentified monogram "TK". Weight 3.5 kg The artist has captured the spirit of sumo wrestling: it consists of developing power in near nudity. The masses, l[...]
Beautiful and large carved angel in gilded wood, South India, Tamil Nadu state, 19th century. Presented standing on a base in the shape of a stylized lotus flower (lotiform base). Dynamic posture, pre[...]
Truong Van Y (Born in 1935). Gia Dinh School of Fine Arts (Saigon). Vietnamese painting on silk, signed, framed. Period - 20th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Painting 59 x 37 cm. Ext[...]
Pair of low-bellied vases, on a black and brown lacquer base, they present, in places, bird and floral decorations in hira and taka maki-e gold and silver in nuno-me zô-gan (damascening) of very great[...]
Japanese School 17th century Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616), founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, the unification of Japan and the Peace of Edo (1603–1868). Finely carved and lacquered wood. Japan, [...]
From the sequel: Jimbutsu or Muraichi Tokaido (Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido) Publisher: Murataya Ichigorô Ca.1852 Chuban Nishiki-e Left outer border reinforced on the back, small ink stain in t[...]
Japanese Ukiyo-e* type print, signed by the artist Kunisada (1786 - 1865) known as Toyokuni III family name: Utagawa, representing a theater actor playing a samurai wearing a rich embroidered kimono, [...]
A Japanese okimono (sculpture) in bronze depicting a dancer holding a fan, inspired by the Nihon Buyō classical dance tradition.
The long kimono and wide obi are adorned with floral motifs and featur[...]
A Japanese ivory manju netsuke finely carved in relief, depicting a dragon coiled upon itself.
The himotoshi, circular in shape, is represented as a sacred jewel (tama) held at the center by the drag[...]
A finely hand-carved lion ornament, crafted from solid teak wood, dating to the early-to-mid 19th century. This expressive and stylized figure likely served as a guardian motif, originally affixed to [...]
Bronze with matte patina - dust deposit. Signed Junji Wabebe was born in 1911 in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. In 1928 he graduated from the wood carving department of the Tokyo University o[...]
Hugues BACQUETBust of a Southeast Asian woman in earth-colored patinated terracotta, mounted on a square wooden base.Signed 'H BACQUET' on the reverse.France, circa 1950/70,Very good condition. Very n[...]
Shiva in the form of the warrior Khandoba, holding his sword in his right hand and a bowl containing bhang, his favorite drink, in his left. Beside him is his consort Mahalasa with the same attributes[...]
Beautiful Asian architectural element in carved pine with a Foo dog decoration. It's difficult (for me) to give an origin or age, but it's at least 19th century. Some losses here and there, and previo[...]
Large frame of beautiful quality, golden Asian decorations with embroidered characters and landscapes. Decorative piece of character, in very good condition. Dimensions: Width: 90cm, Height: 67cm. Do[...]
A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon standing upwards with its head stretched forward and its jaws wide open, while holding a crystal sphere aloft.Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“.Un[...]
Burma, 1950s/1960s, superb Mandalay Buddha in carved and gold lacquered wood. The posture is natural, his serene face sketches a slight smile and reflects a deep serenity. The hairstyle is finely curl[...]
Pair of large bamboo sculptures in the shape of vases or brush holders. The reliefs depict fighting samurai, two of whom are seated on horses. Complex craftsmanship with great attention to detail. Jap[...]
Made of wood covered with polychromy, a mask from the traditional Japanese Nō theater (?). It represents a menacing male demon with a horn on the forehead. Japan, 19th century. Signature visible on th[...]
Copper dish covered with cellular enamel (cloisonné). The extremely intricate decoration depicts a pair of ryū dragons fighting. In Japan, the appearance of a dragon was considered a good omen, announ[...]
Circular dish in cloisonné enamel on copper decorated with a polychrome frieze, in the center on a black background: a bird of paradise (bird of good omen), the edges are brown. On the back, cloisonné[...]
Bronze horse or mule forming an incense burner, represented with its neck stretched, its head slightly turned to the left, its ears pricked, caparisoned, a large saddle cloth decorated with dragons, a[...]
This very large gouache was executed on beige cardboard. It is mounted on parquet flooring, metal rod, and protective plastic sheet. Anonymous. Some barely visible traces of humidity (see last photo w[...]
This is an "okâ-san" (director of an "okya"; boarding house for "maikos", geisha students). When an oka-san retired, a senior geisha who had proven herself within the house, took her place. Proud, han[...]
Bronze with a gray-green patina - oxidized by outdoor use. Wear - 5.3 kg The kappa is a demon with the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle. The kappa lives near rivers, lakes, ponds. In ancient Ja[...]
Carved and stained wood. Direct carving - Monoxyl - small dents and wear, some scratches - 1960s-70s - hardwood - weight about 35 kg. Rare in this large format. Caution: a carrier is required!! Requir[...]
Late 19th Century Miyao Eisuke Meiji Period Antique Japanese Miniature Gilt Bronze Okimono Figure of a Warrior. Height: 4.25in (11cm). Signed verso.Condition: Excellent for its age. Minimal rubbing to[...]
Japanese wooden mask from the Noh theater - JapanProbably dating back to the Meiji era, this small mask was not made to be worn (far too small). Small damage is clearly visible.Height 15.5cm
From a sequel: Japanese Flower Calendar or Kyō no Hana Koyomi – Shiki no HanaCa. 1970Publisher UnsodoNishiki-eShin hangaKachoeThere are many varieties of Boke. Kang Boke has beautiful scarlet flowers [...]
The butterfly dancers, bronzes dated 1901 under the base - wear, one wing reattached - are missing branches in the figures' right hands (see photos). They represent the kocho-mai ("butterfly dance"), [...]
Bronze with a nuanced brown/green patina. Signed. Circa 1980. After graduating from the Tokyo Normal School in 1949, he began a career as a teacher-researcher at Kagoshima University. At the same time[...]
Large 20th century sculpture from the Parrot* collection. Beautiful patina, the material resembles reconstituted sandstone but has the appearance of solid sandstone, and the weight is at least 10 kilo[...]
Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted by the Usnisha cranial protuberance, painted in black lacquer (wear). The base of the curly hairstyle[...]
Anabori netsuke in Hirado porcelain, depicting an ornate, half-open clam, revealing three figures and a staircase inside. This is probably the subject known as the "dream of the clams", that is to say[...]
Bronze okimono of a tanuki dressed as Daikokuten, the patron god of peasants and commerce. The tanuki is an animal from Japanese folklore, known for being mischievous, transformative, and a bon vivant[...]
Genuine pair of stoneware elephants from Vietnam, 1960s (Bien Hoa). Detailed glaze. Plant stand or table. Lead glaze. Height 43 cm, length 52 cm and width 25 cm.
Pair of Meiji period Japanese vases, cloisonné enamel with opaque and glittery reflections. Beautiful colors and great finesse of execution. Excellent condition. Height 21cm.
Indochina, Saigon, under the foliage, 1920 Gouache on paper, signed, titled Saigon and dated lower right. 31.50 x 24 cm Provenance: Family of the artist André Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painter, hu[...]
Amusing netsuke in black, red and brown lacquered wood depicting a basket of fish. Japan, 19th century. Good condition, patina of use on the layers of lacquer. Dimensions: Height: 3.8 cm Depth: 1.4 cm[...]
The Return of the Elephants Charcoal on paper, signed and dated lower right. 65 x 50 cm André Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painter, humanist witness to Asia and the worldAndré Maire was born in Paris[...]
Angkor, Buddha with severed head, 1953 Conté chalk and red chalk on paper, signed and dated 1953 top left. 65 x 50 cm Provenance: Family of the artist André Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painter, huma[...]
Vietnam, elephants at the foot of a large standing Buddha statue Conté chalk on paper, Signed and dated lower right.65 x 50 cmProvenance: Family of the artistAndré Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painte[...]
Vietnam, return from hunting Gouache on paper, signed and dated 1954 lower left.50 x 65 cmProvenance: Family of the artistAndré Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painter, humanist witness to Asia and the [...]
China, 18th century, Qing dynasty, superb, rare and very old carved wooden statue of a demonic spirit called "Yaksha". He is dressed in formal attire and stands on a square base. He holds a circle in [...]
A silvered bronze study of a rooster with golden legs and beak, a red enamel crest, and glass eyes on a root base signed Yoshiaki zō (Made by Yoshiaki).Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“.He[...]
Cambodia, temple in Oudong, 1955Conté chalk on paper, signed and dated 1955 lower right.65 x 50 cmProvenance: Family of the artistAndré Maire (1898–1984) – Traveling painter, humanist witness to Asia [...]
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