Asian art auctions
A set of four original kokeshi dolls with a childlike design, made by renowned artists of the sōsaku trend. 1. Miyagawa Kunio (Miyagawa-kei). Bipartite, cylindrical torso. Kimono with plum blossom motif in two colors. Head with separately carved hair and bow. Delicate, childlike features. Signature on the underside; on the back a grooved dedication with the date: May, 51st year of the Shōwa ...
Author's kokeshi in freeform style, made by Sato Suigai, one of the most important artists of the sōsaku trend. The form deviates from classic types, with a torso referring to the boxy shapes of ejiko. Kimono decorated with fluted plum blossom motifs. Head with distinctive hairstyle in a bun, decorated with a pin; three-part fringe. Facial features delicate, eyes closed. The artist's trademar...
Set of four kimekomi ningyō dolls - imperial couple and courtiers, Edo period (19th century).
519 EUR
A unique set of kimekomi ningyō dolls depicting an imperial couple and two courtiers, referring to the tradition of the Hinamatsuri holiday (Festival of Dolls, March 3). The composition conforms to the classical layout - the imperial couple as central figures and the accompanying courtiers on a smaller scale. The dolls are made with great attention to detail, dressed in multi-layered, richly ...
A set of four miniature kokeshi symbolizing the seasons. Simple, minimalist forms decorated with subtle burnouts, reflecting the variation of seasons. Dating: 1950s. Dimensions: approx. 5.7-6.5 cm high
Sōsaku kokeshi (free form), deviating from traditional regional types, by Watanabe Masao, one of the most important and recognizable artists of the sōsaku trend. The piece on display belongs to the artist's earlier works depicting a pregnant woman, and alludes to the "Mushin" ("purity of mind," "state without thought") motif with which Watanabe is particularly associated. The doll's form mak...
The doll is made using the traditional kimekomi technique, which involves dropping fabric into notches in the mold. She is dressed in a richly decorated, hand-painted kimono. A miniature gold-colored fan, decorated with a bamboo leaf motif, is tucked behind her belt. The face and hands are made of hand-painted porcelain. The figure is presented on a dedicated stand. The doll is signed on an at...
Two traditional kokeshi dolls made in the workshop of the Matagorō family, creating for generations in the Nangai-chō region (Akita Prefecture). Both attributed to a 7th generation maker, most likely Matagorō Kiyomi, according to the signature. Shōwa period The dolls represent the classic kokeshi form: a cylindrical, limbless torso and a relatively large head, made from a single piece of w...
A unique shingata kokeshi from northern Japan (Miyagi Prefecture), one of the most important centers of the kokeshi tradition. By Kaneguma Masayuki, a highly regarded artist of the region. The piece on display was awarded the Makers' Prize in the All Japan Kokeshi competition - the most important event dedicated to kokeshi art. The form is typical of the shingata trend, combining elements of d...
A pair of sōsaku kokeshi (free form) dolls, with a highly stylized, compact body - no clear division between head and body. Authorship is attributed to Misui, based on clear stylistic features. They depict two figures wearing mino - traditional straw coverings to protect them from the rain. The larger figure is decorated with a motif of autumn leaves, the smaller one with spring flowers. Toge...
Sōsaku kokeshi by Miyashita Hajime. The molded torso is left in a natural, unpolished wood texture. The composition is enhanced by additional elements: a kimono sleeve and a shield held by the figure. The sleeve is decorated with a painted motif of plum blossoms. The shield depicts a landscape from the Atagawa area of the Izu Peninsula. It is accompanied by the inscription "Dancer of Izu," re...
A set of three traditional hagoita - decorative palettes used in the badminton-like game hanetsuki. In Japanese culture, hagoita also serve as amulets to bring good luck and protect against evil spirits, so they are often given as New Year's gifts. The palettes depict kabuki theater actors in female roles (onnagata), referring to popular stage motifs and specific performances. Such objects wer...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the "History of Dress" series, created for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. This collection presents the transformation of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The featured set depicts costumes from the Meiji era (1868-1912) - a time of intense change and the opening of Japan to Western influence. The dolls are dressed in stylized ...
A humongous New Year's kokeshi brought from Sakurajima (Kagoshima Prefecture). On her head she carries a tray with a distinctive spherical Sakurajima daikon radish - a local symbol of fertility and prosperity. The kimono is decorated with a red field with the inscription "neburu" (hiragana) - a colloquial term for food ("to cut into"), emphasizing the playful nature of the figure. On the plate...
A kokeshi-type wooden figurine depicting a tanuki - one of the most distinctive creatures of Japanese folklore. The tanuki is derived from a real animal (a raccoon), but in folk tradition it functions as a forest spirit, a master of transformation and playful humor. The figure is shown in a humorous yet poetic form - as a tanuki hidden in a tokkuri, a traditional sake vessel. The motif symboli...
A set of three original sōsaku style kokeshi dolls, distinguished by their unusual, sculptural form. 1st Sōsaku Kokeshi (collectible manufactory). Egg-shaped, contemporary form - torso and head are one segment. Decoration painted in floral motifs; the whole brings to mind a slumbering figure covered with a blanket. Dimensions: 16.5 × 6 cm Signature (hanko) on the sticker underneath 2nd Sōs...
A traditional Japanese kimekomi ningyō doll, made using a distinctive technique that involves the precise setting of fabric in the incisions of the mold. The figure depicts a young archer in a stylized outfit inspired by the court fashion of the Heian era. The kimono is made of decorative fabric in warm shades of orange, decorated with a subtle woven pattern. The figure holds a bow and arrows...
A set of three traditional hina ningyō dolls depicting musicians (sannin bayashi) - part of the courtly stage used during the Hina-matsuri (March 3) festival, whose tradition dates back more than a thousand years. The figures belong to the third level of the ceremonial platform, where court musicians playing traditional instruments are placed. One of the figures holds a ko-tsuzumi, a Japanese...
Traditional Japanese Ichimatsu ningyō doll, depicting a girl dressed in a ceremonial kimono. The doll is made with attention to detail - she has a smooth, bright face with delicately modeled features and distinctive short black hair. She is dressed in a richly decorated kimono of brocade fabric, maintained in intense colors (orange, cobalt, gold), decorated with stylized floral motifs. The la...
A 19th century Japan ladle, converted into a vase The ladle has been converted into a vase - the holes to let in the air have been welded and a stem has been placed in the central part. Bronze, brass Height ca: 47 cm It is not possible to ship this object - only personal collection in our office.
A traditional kimekomi ningyō doll, made using a distinctive technique that involves pinning pieces of fabric into notches in the form, resulting in a finely tailored, elegant outfit. The figure depicts a girl dressed in a classic kimono with a harmonious combination of colors - warm shades of red and cream, complemented by subtle patterns. The face, with its smooth, bright surface and delica...
An original hina ningyō type doll, made at the Shimazu manufactory, which specializes in custom-made doll sets. Objects of this type are among the traditional court sets prepared for the Hina-matsuri holiday. Each set originally bore a certificate with an individual number - in the present case preserved (No. 137, visible in the photo). The Shimazu manufactory, founded in 1833, remains a fami...
A traditional Japanese kimekomi ningyō doll, made using the classic technique of precisely setting fabric into the incisions of the mold. The figure depicts a girl dressed in a decorative kimono of intense green color, richly decorated with various floral motifs. The outfit is complemented by contrasting orange stripes, which add depth and elegance to the composition. A face with delicate, st...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the "History of Dress" series, created for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. This collection presents the transformations of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The featured set shows costumes from the early period of the Shōwa era (1926-1989), reflecting the aesthetic and social transformations of the 20th century. The dolls are ...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the "History of Dress" series, created for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. This collection presents the transformation of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The presented set shows costumes from the Sengoku period (1467-1573) - a time of intense political and cultural change. The dolls are dressed in stylized costumes inspired b...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the "History of Dress" series, created for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. This collection presents the transformation of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The featured set shows costumes from the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The dolls are dressed in stylized costumes inspired by the clothing of this era. Made with great atten...
A unique author's kokeshi in freeform style, made by Chie Tanaka (who also uses the surname Tamura) - one of the few female kokeshi makers. The "Sato no ko" ("village girl") model has won numerous awards at competitions. The torso is contoured, slightly sloping, giving the figure a dynamic character. Kimono and hair decorated with grooved and dyed sakura flower motifs. The head is fully painte...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the Japanese "History of Clothing" series prepared for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. The series presents the transformations of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The presented set refers to the earliest periods, referred to as "ancient times" - the time before the formation of the imperial court, preceding the Heian era (befo...
A set of two sōsaku kokeshi dolls from the "History of Dress" series, created for the Japan Society of Cultural Enthusiasts. This collection presents the transformation of costume over successive eras of Japanese history. The featured set shows costumes from the late Edo period (ca. 1750-1868). The dolls are dressed in stylized costumes inspired by the clothing of this era. Made with great at...
Diameter 16 x 7.5 cm
Padishah Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Akbar / Shahjahan (?), India Oil on board, 66 x 93 cm Country of origin: India. The portrait depicts a ruler from the Mogul dynasty, shown in a characteristic profile shot, typical of painting of the period. The figure is seated on a throne, dressed in a richly decorated outfit with delicate embroidery and pearl jewelry, holding a flower in his hand - a symbol of...
Each page 38 x 28.5 cm
Height 88.5 mm, diameter 114.3 mm
Internal diameter mm 20.3
mm 37 x 70.7 x 103
Height 80.8 mm x diameter 140
A carved elephant ivory pipe in the shape of a dragon's head on a wooden base. China, 19th century.
120 EUR
Pipe length 176 mm
Maska Bamabara (?), Gambia Afrykańska maska o charakterystycznym kształcie i zdobieniach, grupa etniczna Bamabara (?), której przedstawiciele zamieszkują obszary w środkowym biegu Nigru. Drewno, blacha mosiężna, 38 cm wys. Kraj pochodzenia: Gambia Uwaga: Obiekt nie znajduje się w siedzibie domu aukcyjnego w Krakowie. W przypadku chęci obejrzenia obiektu przed aukcją lu...
Deer candle holder, Indonesia White metal, carving, 23 cm high. Country of origin: Indonesia. Please note: The object is not located at the auction house in Cracow. If you would like to see the object before the auction or pick it up in person after the auction, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. No. 560
Calligraphy scroll, China Silk paper, silk, ink Attention: The object is not located at the auction house in Krakow, Poland. If you would like to view the object before the auction or pick it up in person after the auction, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. No. 174
Obraz diamentowy Garuda (?), Birma Obraz diamentowy / płótno, 73 x 46 cm Kraj pochodzenia: Birma Uwaga: Obiekt nie znajduje się w siedzibie domu aukcyjnego w Krakowie. W przypadku chęci obejrzenia obiektu przed aukcją lub odbioru osobistego po aukcji, prosimy o wcześniejszy kontakt w celu ustalenia szczegółów. Nr 191
Thanka mandala / Buddhist thangka Cycle of Life, Nepal Thanka (or thangka, literally "flat image") - a painted scroll with religious themes that can be carried when rolled up. Thangkas are hung in Buddhist monasteries, but also in private homes, sometimes ceremoniously carried in processions. Thangka depicting the "Wheel of Life" (Bhavachakra) is a traditional Buddhist painting with deep spiri...
mm 31.2 x 21.2 x 14.6
Diameter mm 54.5 x 10.3
Naczynie ofiarne, Birma Drewno tekowe, laka, złocenie, 53 cm średnica, 39 cm wys. Kraj pochodzenia: Birma. Uwaga: Obiekt nie znajduje się w siedzibie domu aukcyjnego w Krakowie. W przypadku chęci obejrzenia obiektu przed aukcją lub odbioru osobistego po aukcji, prosimy o wcześniejszy kontakt w celu ustalenia szczegółów. Nr 120
Deer candle holder, Indonesia White metal, carving, 20 cm high. Country of origin: Indonesia. Please note: The object is not located at the auction house in Cracow. If you would like to see the object before the auction or pick it up in person after the auction, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. No. 559
Włócznia ludu Asmatów, Papua Nowa Gwinea, Indonezja Charakterystyczna włócznia papuaskiego ludu Asmatów, zamieszkującego indonezyjską część Nowej Gwinei. Asmatowie słyną z tradycji rzeźbiarskich, ale także z ich przeszłości jako ludu łowców głów (ludy praktykujące zdobywanie jako trofeum wojennego głów zabitych wrogów). W latach 60. na obszarze zamieszkiwanym przez lud...
Włócznia ludu Asmatów, Papua Nowa Gwinea, Indonezja Charakterystyczna włócznia papuaskiego ludu Asmatów, zamieszkującego indonezyjską część Nowej Gwinei. Asmatowie słyną z tradycji rzeźbiarskich, ale także z ich przeszłości jako ludu łowców głów (ludy praktykujące zdobywanie jako trofeum wojennego głów zabitych wrogów). W latach 60. na obszarze zamieszkiwanym przez lud...
Each cm 46 base 18
Height of vases 27 cm - with base 31 cm
Total length approx. 28 cm.
Total length approx. 28 cm.
Maximum internal diameter 58 mm
Standing bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Buddha), Nepal Woodcut on silk paper, 48 x 57 cm. Country of origin: Nepal. Note: The object is not in the office of the auction house in Cracow. If you would like to see the object before the auction or pick it up in person after the auction, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. No104
Playing Buddhist bowl, Nepal Alloy of 8 metals, 30 cm in diameter Country of origin: Nepal. Please note: The object is not located at the auction house in Cracow. If you would like to see the object before the auction or pick it up in person after the auction, please contact us in advance to make arrangements. No. 546
Haftowana poduszka z słoniem, Birma Dekoracyjna poduszka (poszewka), zdobiona motywem słonia. Tkanina, cekiny, 85 x 85 cm Kraj pochodzenia: Brima. Uwaga: Obiekt nie znajduje się w siedzibie domu aukcyjnego w Krakowie. W przypadku chęci obejrzenia obiektu przed aukcją lub odbioru osobistego po aukcji, prosimy o wcześniejszy kontakt w celu ustalenia szczegółów. Nr 134
Włócznia ludu Asmatów, Papua Nowa Gwinea, Indonezja Charakterystyczna włócznia papuaskiego ludu Asmatów, zamieszkującego indonezyjską część Nowej Gwinei. Asmatowie słyną z tradycji rzeźbiarskich, ale także z ich przeszłości jako ludu łowców głów (ludy praktykujące zdobywanie jako trofeum wojennego głów zabitych wrogów). W latach 60. na obszarze zamieszkiwanym przez lud...