Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny Decorative Objects

Seiyakuji Porcelain Vase with Silver Inlay by Yoji Kato (加藤洋二) This contemporary Japanese vase by Yoji Kato stands 20.5 cm tall and is crafted from Seiyakuji porcelain, renowned for...

Vase by Kanzan Shinkai,born in 1912 This vase is a fine example of Kanzan Shinkai's work. It features an intricate design, with raised circular patterns, using contrasting colors suc...

Japan, A Rare Irregular-shaped vase, Sakamoto Motoyuki, Seto stoneware circa 1980 Sakamoto Motoyuki, born in 1950 in Tokyo, initially trained in industrial design at Ikuei High Schoo...

Japan, two small dogs, Kutani porcelain, circa 1900-1920 A nice group of two charming playing puppies, Japanese porcelain from Kutani, hand painted enamel on a white background Sig...

Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Rectangular silver box bearing the Japanese junjin hallmark, signifying pure silver, made during the Meiji period (1868-1...

Blue white Japnese porcelain ewer, Japan, Arita, circa 1660-1680. A rare Japanese porcelain ewer with continuous decoration of figures in a woo...

Japanese Ceramic Vase with Horses, Somayaki, Japan circa 1830 This rare two-handled baluster vase from the late Edo period is a typical example of Ōbori Sōma pottery. Its surface fe...

A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese wooden sculpture, crafted from an unique piece of hinok...

This is a striking Japanese studio pottery vase, signed but with an unknown artist’s mark, housed in its original box. Likely crafted circa 1980, the vase showcases expert hand model...

This sculptural vase, titled “Nuage” unique piece, crafted around 1980, exemplifies the remarkable skill of Japanese ceramicist Watanabe Nobuo in slab construction and inlay techniqu...

Akira Arakawa, born in 1950 in Hamamatsu and a graduate of Kokushikan University’s Department of Architecture, has carved a unique path in Japanese ceramics. Although trained in architecture, he is a self-taught ceramic artist, renowned for his exceptional mastery of crystallized glazes. This intricate technique demands precise temperature control, reaching extreme levels of 1250°C to 1300°C to melt the glaze components thoroughly. As the temperature slowly decreases, crystals emerge, forming delicate flower or snowflake patterns on the glazed surface. By adding zinc or rutile, Arakawa can manipulate the size and shape of these crystals. This meticulous process results in captivating works like this deeply carved vase, where blue crystals stand out against earthy backgrounds, creating striking contrasts between crystallized and vitrified areas. Arakawa’s technical excellence has earned him numerous accolades, particularly in Japan’s ceramic competitions and exhibitions. Arakawa’s work has been featured in prestigious events, including multiple selections for the Nissin Noodle Bowl...

This vase with a basketwork decoration topped with a crab is by Hara Kosei, born on September 28, 1934 in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture. From childhood, Hara grew up surrounded by ceram...

This porcelain vase, created by Inoue Haruo, embodies the elegance and finesse of Kyoto ceramics. Its spherical shape softened by harmonious curves, is topped with a slightly flared ...

Born in 1953 in Seto, renowned for its long ceramic tradition, Shigekazu Nagae has established himself as one of the emblematic figures of contemporary abstract porcelain. Raised in a family of potters, he learned traditional ceramic techniques from a young age before transcending them with a resolutely modern approach. A graduate of the Seto ceramics school, he perfected his mastery of Ikomi, a porcelain casting technique, which he reinvented by integrating it into an innovative artistic approach. This vase, circa 1991, bears witness to this constant exploration of the material and aesthetic limits of porcelain. Its fluid form, enhanced by delicate undulations, seems to capture an eternal movement, evoking both the softness and tension of the molten material. These undulating patterns, forming a slight relief on the surface, already announce Nagae's current sculptural research, where forms, freed from all constraints, stretch and curve like waves frozen in time. Nagae's work, although deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, has won international recognition. His pieces are now included in the collections of some of the most prestigious museums in the world, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Musée National de Céramique in Sèvres, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. In his most recent creations, Nagae continues his quest for the perfect form, transforming porcelain into a living, almost organic material. Each piece, although shaped by the chance of the firing process, is the result of a unique technical mastery and artistic vision, making Shigekazu Nagae an essential pioneer of contemporary ceramic art. Nagae uses casting, a technique traditionally associated with mass production. However, he diverts this process to shape forms, challenging the limits of the technique. As with this vase, his creations begin by casting rectangular pieces in slip, which are then left to dry and undergo an initial firing. The joints are then vitrified by the application of glaze, fusing the pieces into a single entity. He quickly progresses to abstract forms for which he uses the same technique and then suspends the slip sheets in his kiln using...

Yasutaka Shimizu was born in 1947 in Kyoto. The son of Uichi Shimizu, a living national treasure, he was immersed from a young age in a world where art and tradition meet. After gra...

This blue and white porcelain vase is a representative work by Fujii Shumei. Born in Arita in 1945, Fujii began his career as an apprentice in a pottery workshop at the age of 15. In...

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829 Japan, Rare Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, dated Bunsei 12, 1829. Hokai boxes are traditionally use...

Woman with a Basket of Flowers - Kakuoka Akimitsu, Japan 1930-40 Woman with a Basket of Flowers, Kakuoka Akimitsu, Carved Wood, Japan circa 1930-40 This majestic sculpture, carved fr...

Japan, Bamboo basket hanakago by Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000). Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000), based in Osaka and Sakai, was the son of Tanabe Chikuunsai I. He was the second...

This exquisite large Japanese porcelain bowl from Arita is in impeccable condition, boasting no signs of restoration. Its exterior showcases continuous karakusa scrolls inspired by t...

A large Korean celadon vase with decor of flying cranes and clouds. Some firing defects as usual in this kind of ceramic but no chips and no hairli...

A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a man working and a mother holding a child within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...

Spectacular Vintage Japanese Porcelain Vase with underglaze Gold Leaf This vintage Japanese porcelain vase is a true marvel, adorned ...

A stunning Japanese porcelain vase, featuring vibrant blue hues and adorned with exquisite peony motifs. This globular vase boasts meticulous hand-painted detailing, adding to its...

A spectacular French Pink Clichy glass tray or bowl, probably a ring holder from the late 19th century. French Art Nouveau . Very attractive pink color with metal hilights inside ...

A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attracti...

Rare ceramic set of hand made vases Japanese flower arrangements. Very attractive even without flowers. Hand made, hand painted and signed by the ar...