Asian Art and Furniture

Intricately hand carved from a single block of richly variegated stone, this incredibly detailed and elaborate, Chinese sculpture is a true work of art. It features a dragon on a car...

Giuseppe Viviani (Italian, 1898-1965), "Venditore E Pesce", Print on Paper, 1956, depicting a male figure with a swordfish to upper left, a lighthouse in the background, with label. ...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stems form an attractive double bouquet. Made for a shrine altar, these flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is assembled and then joined in an arrangement of two stems and two bouquets and inserted into the vessel. Called "Jyôka" and they are placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment. This lovely Japanese gilt Lotus...

This distinctive and meticulously crafted chair, believed to originate from South Africa in the 1950s based on our research, boasts a frame meticulously fashioned from painted wrough...

Impressive, capital Chinese bronze figure of a standing bodhisattva Guanyin, revered as the Goddess of Mercy, also recognized as Avalokiteshvara or...

Baker Furniture Company writing table or desk. The table has Regency style details, including carved circles on the side and a black tooled leather top. The feet have brass covers an...

Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani has a two large medallion pattern set on a crimson color cotton background and des...

An original art deco Harry & Lou Epstein blonde wood dining Suite. A high quality Burr Maple Veneer set comprises of a stunning u shape base table wi...

Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, this distinctive lamp showcases a sturdy brass body with a tilt-adjust mechanism, an authentic metal perforated shade, and remains in excellent ori...

Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...

Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani was created as a panel decoration for a tent. It has six large medallions set on ...

Inger Klingenberg’s designs for France & Son feature a sophisticated combination of straight lines and gentle curves. This particular chair demonstrates her elegant approach with fin...

First we've seen A great multi legged "cricket" lighting lantern- first we've seen this style. This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authent...

Mixed Media Ink and Acrylic on Board, 1971, illegibly signed and dated lower right, depicting five abstract faces. Provenance: From a New York City collection.

Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006), Untitled, Lithograph in Colors on Paper, 1959, signed in pencil and dated lower right and marked "Trial Proof" lower left, depicting an abstract st...

Jean Lurcat (French, 1892-1966), "Belier-Feuillage" [Ram-Foliage], Lithograph in Colors on Paper, circa 1950s, signed in plate lower left, ink inscribed, signed, and dated below, mou...

Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) Gathering Basket This hand made gathering basket is from Northern Japan. It was most likely a gathering basket. However, it could be utilized in different applications. It closes by pulling-up on the straps, and the 30 one-inch (in diameter) metal rings closes it. The heavy straps on the backside run all through the bottom, and perhaps, it was a backpack, as the heavy straps were designed for field or farm work. It is a Folk Art item in very good condition considering its use and age. Applications and Uses: Wall Art When it was photographed, very interesting shadpws appeared The top 4 inches is an unusual design of open-work, different from the main body. Dried Materials Knitting Basket...

Large old lavastone Buddha statue Material : lavastone 115 cm high 80 cm wide and 59 cm deep Estimated weight : 450 kg Dharmachakra mudra Middle 20th century Can be shipped worldwide...

Nice Travail et Joie is a 1947 French travel poster by master artist, Henri Matisse. This travel poster was created exclusively for the city of Nice, where Matisse settled towards th...

Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Untitled #16" Constructivist wooden assemblage sculpture with carved and turned wood details, the statue resembling an abstracted fi...

If you are looking for something special, we recommend buying items selected by BROOD. We sell a carefully selected range of old Japanese items. We have seen tens of thousands of ite...

A vintage Chinese inside painted frosted glass snuff bottle in tapered cylindrical form, masterfully reverse painted with a sharp clawed, fierce, slithering dragon, partially hidden...

Nahum Tschacbasov (Russian/American, 1899-1994), Nude Woman, Etching on Paper, 1951, signed in pencil and dated lower right, number "14/100" lower left. Provenance: From a New York C...

Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful suzani has a two large medallion pattern set on a red silk background and designs in sil...

Fresh to the market, this clever little piece functions well as a side or end table, and houses a large compartment to keep your bottles and glasses stylishly stowed away. Freshly re...

Special large old lavastone Buddha statue Material : lavastone 153 cm high 126 cm wide and 85 cm deep Estimated weight : +/- 1000 kg Dharmachakra mudra Middle 20th century Very beaut...

Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, Ivory, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table or a bed cover. Dimensions: 63” x 80" Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Uzbekistan Material: Silk embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Table Runners...

A six panel, signed Robert Crowder, gold leaf landscape screen. This chinoiserie style screen showcases a breathtaking scene of serene beauty and delicate elegance. The panels are ad...

This wooden piece, originating from Burma during the middle of the 20th century, is a fine example of Mandalay style craftsmanship. It stands at a height of 18.8 cm and boasts dimens...

Beautiful Hindu wood carving - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano

Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated "50" middle right. Provenance: Fro...

Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated "64" lower right. Provenance: From...

Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated 1978 middle right. Provenance: Fro...

Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated "65" lower left. Provenance: From ...

Material : bronze 28,4 cm high 17 cm wide and 17 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Abhaya mudra Middle 20th century Bought in Nepal in 2022 Weight: 2,99 kgs Originating from Japa...

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

Paesaggio giapponese: paravento a sei pannelli dipinto a pigmenti minerali su foglia d'argento. Elegante e moderno esempio di arte orientale senza figure uccelli o fiori. Paravento b...

This is an original 1937 Paul Jacoulet print titled "Le Reveil" Saipan, Marianes. It is the "First Stage" or 1st edition with only 60 impression ever created making this image a trul...

Three beautifully carved and patinated ceremonial drums from Sumba, Indonesia, circa 1930. Priced and sold individually. Sizes vary. Left and middle dr...

A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1950s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...

We are excited to offer this charming little cabinet that folds open to expose shelving for glasses, bottles, etc and that has two little trays that can be removed and used on top of...

Timeless chic! I love LOVE these headboards! A palette of browns, khakis, ochres and a touch of black, these one-of-a-kind headboards will bring a beaut...

Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...

Fresh from restoration, we are pleased to offer an exquisite dining table crafted from beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood. Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this piece features a dra...

This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made and highly collectable Chinese Export circa 1940’s Hardstone room divider folding screen. A truly stunning and exquisit...

1516 Antique seated hand made ceramic Daruma Doll sculpture signed by the maker, Daruma was a Buddhist monk. Also call Bodhidharma

2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.

Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1928) abstract acrylic painting on panel, depicting three crosses on a red ground, apparently unsigned, "Studio Domenick Capobianco" stamp to verso,...

A wonderfully designed, gorgeously glazed, and highly coveted press-molded square Mingei Henko vase by Japanese National Treasure and Mashik...

Italian Teak Wood Trolley Bar 1960s. Very typical design for that era, two storage compartamnet. One top compartment and one draw at the back of the trolley. A small crack next to t...

Bring the excitement of the jungle into the comfort of your own home! This stunningly carved stone big cat features a beautiful white jade hue with natural streaks of green and gold...

A fantastic and quite rare Mid-century Modern abstract etching by Japanese artist Shozo Kamatsu. The work is hand-pencil signed, dated (1964), and numbered (4/10) by the artist ...

These one of a kind end tables were probably made in Sweden or Finland in the 1950s. They feature finely sculpted legs, beautifully aged birch wood construction, and a clever folding...

The original Nine Dragon Wall was built during the reconstruction of Ningshou Palace in 1772. It is 29.4 meters long, 3.5 meters high and 0.45 meters thick. It is a single-sided glazed screen wall built against the palace wall. Very famous in Chinese history. Up for your consideration is a reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine dragons on the front and nine phoenixes on the back. Also, there are four dragon posts to support the roof. Look at the detailed photos, there are some minor wears due to the age. but it still maintained its very good condition. Size: 17in H x 22in W x 3.75in D Origin: China Circa: 1950s Material: Wood Condition: Original finish, detailed hand carving works, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...

This vintage Chinese snuff bottle, exquisitely crafted from mother of pearl (MOP), is a fine example of cameo carving, a technique that c...

An exhibition quality dry lacquered ikebana flower vase by Masayo Koiwa. This highly unusual organically shaped vase has a sculptural feel, it sensual curves are hand-carved and lacq...

African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards. Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design. Non waxed fabric circa 1950s. Hand made in Ghana Africa. Museum Quality Original Long Piece. 380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft). Could be use to make pillows or upholstery. History of Batik in Africa: Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana. In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations. Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs. Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric. Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad. In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country. HISTORY OF BATIK In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments. Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward. In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...