Asian Drawings

A charming collection of eleven framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army soldier. Measure: 29cm w...

This Mughal miniature was painted at one of the princely courts of India. It depicts a raven-haired princess in a gold-trimmed saffron-colored silk sari. Under a glowering evening sky she dawdles on a white marble terrace, with a pet fawn on a leash, before a landscape dotted with buildings nestled amongst trees beyond a river. Her hair, falling loosely about her shoulders, rather than carefully dressed on her head, indicates that she is a maiden. The overall mood is one of expectancy. Perhaps walking a pet and catching an evening breeze is a pretext to escape palace scrutiny for a lovers’ assignation. In Mughal India tender sentiments were a bridge to the erotic – and if this seems contradictory, so too is the balance of realism and caricature, and naturalism with the schematic. Both are hallmarks of miniatures painted in this place and time. The earliest Mughal Indian miniatures date to the 16th century. They were inspired by those painted at the refined Moslem courts of the neighboring Persian empire. They incorporated figures in spite of the Moslem faith’s proscription against depicting the human form. Such was the nature of sophisticated courtly life everywhere that beauty and pleasure trumped systems of morality. This was no less the case at the provincial Indian courts, where our miniature, marked by a charming pictorial naiveté, was most likely painted. Yet the artist was undeniably accomplished. His command of perspective, introduced by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century, is seen in the landscape, which rolls back to a distant horizon, contrary to the flat two-dimensional ones following Indian-painting traditions. And if Mughal artists were influenced by Western art, the compliment was returned by Rembrandt and Sir Joshua Reynolds, among others, who collected Indian miniatures (as did, perhaps, Giovanni Bellini who painted in Mughal style the famous miniature of a Persian man...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting two herons; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Kore...

Three highly charismatic and personal portrait drawings if Indian gentlemen. Dating from the late 19th century and in original glass and oak frames they portray a Pathan hillman and ...

A fine Arabian horse painting on a sky blue background signed lower left, Circa 1970 - 80. Dimensions: H: 88cm, W: 79cm. Canvas: H: 79cm,...

Watercolour in the Asian style, 20th century. Watercolour of a landscape, 20th century. H: 36cm, W: 26cm, D: 0,2cm

Beautifully detailed and masterfully painted, this painting dating from the turn of the 20th century centers its expressive composition upon a rondel of Chinese symbols. Representing...

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...

Incredibly hand done copperplate etching print of a pair of fish. I can't make out the name of the artist but it is signed and is an edition of 77/150 - dated 1983 Printmaker Shogo Okamoto...

Rostislas Loukine (1904–1988) The Melon Seller – Turkey Gouache and watercolor on paper We offer an original gouache and watercolor drawing by Rostislas Loukine, created during his ...

1970s Indian religious ink drawing. It is part of a private collection.

Ivan Alexandrovich Gerassimoff, 1885-1954, was active in the 30s in Shanghai and Harbin, moving to Tashkent after WWII. His style was strongly influenced by Alexander Yakovlev, a not...

Rostislas Loukine (1904–1988) The Melon Seller – Turkey Gouache and watercolor on paper We offer an original gouache and watercolor drawing by Rostislas Loukine, created during his ...

A gouache and ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and S...

Delhi: Stones And Streets by C.S.H. Jhabvala. Published by Ravi Dayal, Delhi, 1990. 2nd Ed Signed hardcover with dust jacket. Professor Cyrus S.H. Jhabvala was a prominent Indian arc...

A Turkish Mid-Century drawing of a Lady in Islamic dress, framed and glazed.

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a tiger; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very ...

AUNG KHIN (1921-1996) Attributed - vintage impressionist style oil pastel and colored graphite drawing on black paper - with another drawing verso - unsigned...

Important work by this founding member of the Bokujin group. Signed lower right with the artists seal. Measures: 21" x 14".

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a weasel attacked by a snake; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artis...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting four macaques on a branch; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist i...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a monkey; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very...

Pair of paintings, China, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th centuries, depicting scenes of daily life of local people, on paper cm 155x51

Vintage watercolor features a standing man in soft, flowing clothing and headwrap, leaning on a pillar, and a raven or vulture standing on the ground in front of him. Distinct graph...

A fine antique Indian or Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated manuscript folio. Depicting monkeys gathering fruit at the base of the tree. ...

This is a vintage framed picture. A Chinese, ink on paper artwork after the Tang Dynasty original by Han Gan (c.715-781), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-century reproduction of an ancient Chinese artwork Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Presented in a quality, later wooden frame behind clear, bright glass Quality ink on paper with hand painted horse coats...

Pencil Drawing on Paper by the Bolivian Surrealist artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores (1935 - 2014), untitled of a Man laying on his back holding a large fish on top of him and b...

A fine late 18th century, early 19th century watercolour of an Indian shrub with yellow flowers. By Janet Dick. A paper label on the reverse is inscribed ‘Drawn while the artist w...

A brushed ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing on tracing paper. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and...

Early 20th century Japanese black and white paper print of drawings of 18th century Japanese screen. This black and white paper print ...

Nice sample of this series of the well known Philippine artist Jojo Legaspi , also master of drawing in charcoal .the image Zise is 8.5 x 11.75 inches , a...

A pair of vintage framed Chinese pen & ink paintings from early 20th century with stunning detailing. The paintings have been framed with a glass front and...

AUNG KHIN (1921-1996) Attributed - Vintage Impressionist style oil pastel and graphite drawing on black paper - featuring a young a Burmese girl perched on a...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting two gibbons; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. V...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a hind; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very g...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting Scottish pony; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s....

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a jay; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very go...

A large framed and glazed ink and wash drawing on blue paper of two Turkish Gentleman in conversation.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono Seals Art Poster Print. Hardware for hanging. Seascape / Nautical drawing. Taken from the personal sketchbook of John Lennon.  

This acrylic on paper work by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe is an energetic and visually striking piece that blends elements of pop art, street art, and surrealism. The central figure, ...

This acrylic on paper painting by the Israeli artist Bazooka Joe exhibits a surreal and pop-inspired aesthetic. The portrait features a stylized face painted in muted gray tones, wit...

This charming watercolor is composed in the style of traditional ink calligraphy and depicts two ducks resting on a river bank. Tall grass and leafy sprouts dot the rocky terrain and...

Watercolour of a rice plantation in an Asian landscape, 20th century. Watercolour of a 20th century Asian landscape by Evelyne Luez. H: 21cm, W: 29,5cm, D: 0,2cm

Vintage Chinese Asian Artistry Fisherman in Boat Framed Wall Art Yang Chun Floods No information available Preowned vintage unrestored condition 24 h...

Watercolor with pencil and ink of a young woman dressed in a traditional Russian folk costume designed for the Ballets Russes. In addition to designing co...

Original 1950s Japanese people drawing with giltwood frame Frame measurements: 32x42x1cm.  

This acrylic on paper artwork by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe is a striking piece that blends surrealism, street art aesthetics, and underground comic influences. The composition featu...

This acrylic painting on paper by the Israeli artist Bazooka Joe is a striking, surreal composition that merges pop culture, symbolism, and psychedelic aesthetics. The scene unfolds against a vivid green background, with figures and objects outlined in stark black, creating a bold contrast. The central figures appear to be a pair of fantastical, almost punk-inspired characters. The one on the left has exaggerated facial features, black star-like face paint reminiscent of KISS band members, and an elaborate black headdress with a polka-dotted bow. Their outfit combines patterns, spikes, and surreal bodily distortions, including tentacle-like appendages emerging from the arms. The figure on the right sports a yellow headpiece...

This acrylic-on-paper artwork by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe presents a surreal and expressionistic composition featuring two distorted, stylized human figures rendered in bold colors...

1970s Indian set of three colorful drawing representing the kings royal court. Part of a large private collection.

Nantawant "Mickey", 2010 hyperrealist drawing of Brazilian model and actress Alessandra Ambrosio wearing a Mickey Mouse ear hat. Dimensions with f...

1950s Indian colourful drawing of a Royal with horse. It is part of a private collection.

1970s Indian pair of paper drawings depicting hunting and music scenes. They are part of a private collection. Dimensions correspond to each drawing.

1950s Indian Mughal gouache colorful paper drawing of a hunting party on an antique court fee stamp official paper of the state of Jaipur. Part of a l...

1970s Indian paper drawing of a palace, part of a large private collection.

1970s Indian paper drawing of a goat, part of a large private collection. Dimensions with frame: 35 x 26 cm.

1970s Indian paper drawing of a woman sitting in a palace room. Hand drawn in ochre Tones and belonging to a larger private collection.  

This artwork by Bazooka Joe is an acrylic on paper composition that blends elements of surrealism, pop art, and underground comix aesthetics. The piece is filled with intricate, almo...

1970s Indian Mughal gouache paper drawing depicting military horsemen. Part of a larger private collection.        

1970s Indian paper drawing of a Hindu man with a spear, part of a private collection.