Asian Art and Furniture

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors  ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and...

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...

This vintage Chinese Kwan Yin porcelain figure is an exquisite piece for any collector of decorative items. Crafted by internationally known and desired Cybis Porcelain...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze. Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies Length: 58 cm Width:47 cm Height:54 cm condition of use Work 1900

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet. 'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part. En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ». En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9. « L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992. Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...

A Suzani, as it is called in Central Asia, is a type of needlework that we can see in the fascinating fine silk embroideries of Uzbekistan which are hugely popular decorative pieces ...

Chinese ink and water colours painted on paper by the artist, Luis Chan (Chen Fushan) 1905-1995, a fantasy landscape depicting islands in a dream blue sea, o...

A majestic late 1980s Japanese Showa period Sakai clan hand-painted, dyed, and embroidered silk kimono with eagles and Mt. Fuji in a monumental custom-made silk-lined giltwood frame. Features an epic and incredibly well executed hand-painted, hand-dyed, and hand-embroidered scene depicting a pair of gorgeous golden eagles—one with natural colored plumage and the other a fantastical all-white—in a finely-bristled gnarled pine tree with a snow-covered navy blue Mt. Fuji looming in the distance. Set against a cream background with black on the shoulders and tail, and white-capped grey waves undulating below. While impressive at a distance, the kimono’s exceptional artistry and craftsmanship become even more apparent when viewed up close, with exquisitely detailed hand-painted metallic gold and silver line work throughout, and hand-sewn metallic gold and silver thread embroidery embellishing the eyes, beaks, and talons. Presented in a very heavy custom wood frame with silk ecru back and black trim inside, gilt front, black edges, and acrylic glazing. Since ancient times in Japan, Mt. Fuji has been a symbol of faith and admiration, eagles have represented the great power of nature, and pine trees have represented longevity, good fortune, and steadfastness. Further adding to this kimono’s lore, a trio of Kamon crest...

Introducing a vibrant piece of late 20th-century craftsmanship, this snuff bottle stands as a fine example of the period's artistry. The bottle, exhibiting a pleasing globular form, ...

Blue and white garden seat.

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981, the ovoid body decorated in abstract designs with wispy silver shapes and moriage gold leaf scattered over a mottl...

Red Lacquer Wooden Wedding Bowl. Served with Desserts.

This lavastone sculpture is from the late 20th century and originates from Indonesia. It measures 84 cm in height, with dimensions of 45 cm in width and depth. The estimated weight o...

Large charger in cloisonné from imperial Japan. Beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created during the Meiji imperial period, circa ...

Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...

Beautiful hand carved panel newly made from old wood. This intricate Toraja carving symbolizes peace and happiness. This carving was hand made in t...

Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 165 x 100 cm.

DESCRIPTION Ensemble de table basse et bouts de canapé plateau de verre fumé travail des années 1970 en bois de palissandre. table hauteur 37 cm largeur 45 cm longueur 103 cm bout ...

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

Wood and beveled glass vitrine with upper and lower display areas. Use for your collection or store. Great condition.

Beautiful hand carved wood statue from the island of Sumba. Circa 1900 This statue was hand carved in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in impe...

Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...

1970s. Burlwood and lacquer. Classic chinoiserie. Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture. King size headboard. Hollywood Regency. Campaign. …

We are delighted to this lovely circa 1900 hand carved and paint Chinese Export wall panel A very good looking and well-made piece, would suit any setting its ornately carved in s...

From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Bowl by Kinkozan. The earthenware bowl with pinched rim extensively decorated on both the exterior and interior. The bowl with a cobalt blue base glaze decorated to the borders with gilt shippo-tsunagi (linked-cash) with scattered medallion roundells. Around the exterior two elongated scenes are featured, one with boys playing games in a courtyard with the other featuring seated scholars in full dress both with raised enamel decoration. The interior features a central scene with Samurai warriors in training fully armoured with swords in a courtyard with landscapes scenes to the background. The central scene bordered by further stylised shippo-tsunagi type decoration with a greek key rim border. The bowl signed to the base Kinkozan dating to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Shippo-Tsunagi (linked-cash) or seven treasures, is a traditional Japanese geometric pattern that combines four ellipses in a circle. These ellipses repeat outward to then create more circles, symbolising eternal peace and happiness. Kinkozan the Kinkozan family have been associated with pottery dating back to 1645. They went on to become the largest producer of Satsuma ware by one individual company, from the end of the 19th century until 1927 after which the factory closed. By the 1850s Kobayashi Sobei (1824-84), Kinkozan Sobei...

This is an old Japanese iron rabbit figurine. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1970s). It is made of cast iron. Very elaborately made. It has a sense of massiveness peculiar t...

4 Vintage Chinese hardwood Qing Dynasty inspired carved panels. Features a pierced and scrolled detail with foliate, Chinese Greek key and immortal figures with lattice backing. Ha...

Two vintage Korean textile tapestries. Made of silk featuring metallic gold embroidery with medallions, peacocks and dragons. One purple, one green. Wall hanging. Tablecloth. Di...

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. This kind of jacket is called 'Haori' in Japanese. It was made in Showa era around 1970s. This jacket is made with Shibori technique. ...

Balinese Painting; Artwork; 1980s; Balinese Art; Bali; Folk Art; Balinese painting, dating from the 1980s. Balinese art has traditionally called upon religion (Hinduism), people, and the island itself. Bali’s art...

Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a tantalizing hourglass shape with a minty green finish.

Dinh Hanh is a Vietnamese painter known for his works which juxtapose a traditional technique of multi-layered lacquer on wood with modernist representations...

Amazing vintage chinoiserie floor vase. Feature a hand painted design depicting Chinese situations through the body of the vase.

Large 10-foot tall artwork portrait of Count Basie oil painted on a canvas fixed to a wood folding screen featuring Basie's side profile on a multicolored modernist background. The B...

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside: Image, be ...

Italian modern skyscraper white beige Biscuit ceramic sculpture, 1980s Sculpture with rectangular base in Biscuit ceramic. The sculpture represents a skyscraper, on one side there is...

Image without original frame 13.5 by 19.5 inches Pham Chinh Trung is a Vietnamese lacquer born in 1955 in Vietnam. ...

Incredible large sculptural Italian Murano glass bowl by Seguso for Oggetti. Features a black amethyst glass with a clear base in the shape of an ...

Vintage 1970s men’s gold leather Indian Punjabi jutti wedding shoes. Vintage hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered wi...

From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped orientalist compound in Downtown Minneapolis. There, he also received his clients, and dealt in Asian art acquired on frequent trips to the Far East. He used similar bronze Japanese lotuses...

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1960s. The haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling ...

Vintage doll / figurine portraying Jinmu Tenno – Japan’s legendary first emperor. The doll is crafted with un-glazed porcelain / bisque head and hands, painted features and a lovely white silk robe...

Exceptional, vintage pair of black marble paper weights. Each is polished and sculpted into the shape of an egg.

A very beautiful and decorative Vietnamese deep red colored hand carved soapstone lidded jar.The carved details depicting a landscape with workers, a house, trees and mountains are a...

Vintage wall art by Dean Johnson 1980s post modern sculpture Excellent condition Dimensions: 82 x 49 x 6

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...

This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made with Togatta style. And the kokeshi artist who made this is Kouichi SATO. He was born in 1929, 22nd N...

Antique Chinese Textile Rug, Size: 6' x 7'

With frame Width 23, Height 16 inches This lacquer bt Pham Chun Trung is signed and dated 92 in the lower left corner. The artist was born in 1955 and was graduated in 1979 from Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. He specialized in the technique of lacquer on wood and began to exhibit his works in the early nineties of the twentieth century. Lacquer is an ancestral traditional Vietnamese art...