Asian art auctions
Antique elephant ivory sculpture group (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made in Japan with great artistry during the Meiji period (1868-1912). It depicts a vibrant and symbolic scene in which four skeletons are intent on playing musical instruments and sharing a convivial moment around a table. The work, characterised by fine workmanship, exemplifies the ...
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), depicting three skulls carved from masterfully crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912). The three skulls display smooth surfaces, with pores and cavities rendered with notable realism. This naturalistic representation is accompanied by a strong symbolic value: in Japan, the sk...
11.5 x 17 x 10 cm State of preservation: good
Antique pair of carved in elephant ivory skeletons (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made in Japan with great artistry during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The two figures, probably intended as an allegorical pairing, are modelled with great anatomical rigour: the ribs, vertebrae and joints are noted, rendered with almost scientific fidelity, but at the sa...
Antique mammoth ivory sculpture group (Mammuthus primigenius Blumenbach,1799) depicting two drum players resting on an oval rosewood base (Dalbergia spp). The typology and quality of the carving show strong similarities with other reliefs made in China during the first half of the 20th century. This lot, accompanied by an expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only avail...
depicting a skull, made in Japan with great artistic skill during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The skull, small in size, is probably designed as an ornamental study element. The skull shows smooth surfaces, patinated by time, with pores and cavities rendered with good realism. The naturalistic rendering is accompanied by a strong symbolic value: in Japan, the skull is often associated with th...
63 x 38 x 21 cm three-coloured, stylised handles with plant motifs with bat head reliefs and floral elements on the body.
35 x 7.3 x 6.8 cm with a foo dog handle lid, dragon handles with hanging rings, body with relief carved plant motifs and rams' heads. State of preservation: missing parts on the foo dogs on the lid
Antique group of three carved elephant ivory small skulls (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made in Japan with great artistry during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The skulls, small in size, are probably designed as ornamental study elements. The three skulls show smooth surfaces, patinated by time, with pores and cavities rendered with good realism. The na...
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and mother-of-pearl, depicting a bear with a tiger. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and...
made of ivory elephant, depicting a sumo wrestler. Signed MITSUMASA on the reverse. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
made of elephant ivory, depicting a seated figure with a bale of rice on his head. Two-character inscription engraved on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use ove...
made of elephant ivory, depicting a geisha with a teapot. It is signed on the back. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a woman with a child. Signed on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and...
16 x 5 x 3.5 cm tortoiseshell and floral reliefs. State of preservation: good, minimal defects.
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting an actor with his assistant. Signed MINKOKU on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate...
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting Ebisu, God of fishing and abundance. Signed on the reverse. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects comme...
31.5 x 5 cm all-over background with Imari decoration featuring plant motifs and architecture. Japan, Arita production, late 19th and early 20th century State of preservation: one plate has been restored along the edge.
72 x 45 cm in bronze with lacquered wooden base, red and gold with mortar. State of preservation: good
16 x 21 x 6 cm Semi-moon-shaped body with a rose-branch-shaped leaf base and a floral-patterned handle. Early 20th century. State of preservation: good
made from hippopotamus ivory, it depicts a female figure in traditional dress, probably a geisha, carrying a child on her shoulders. The woman's hair is gathered in an elegant hairstyle, while her kimono flows in soft folds embellished with subtle decorative engravings; the child holds a flower in his right hand. Okimonos were hand-carved ornamental objects made in Japan as an artistic express...
depicting a samurai with a child. Signed at the base. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a shamisen player. Signature engraved on red lacquer beneath the base. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and ...
depicting a man. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
in bronze: pair of bulbous vases with knot on the stem and relief decoration with plant motifs 20 x 13.5 x 6 cm; Rectangular incense burner with mask-shaped handles, bowl-shaped body with geometric and vegetal relief decoration, base with four pointed arches, 12.5 x 20.5 x 15.5 cm. Indo-Chinese art. State of conservation: good
finely carved depicting Guanyin resting on a wooden base. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
depicting a fisherman with a child. Signed on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a guardian god with men. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use ov...
Impressive Chinese green enamel jar China, Ming, 16th century Beautiful heavy-bodied porcelain jar covered with thick teal glaze and embellished with two dragon-head handles. Height 27 cm.
50 x 30 x 17 cm Polychrome wood. Far Eastern art. State of preservation: loss of color and minimal defects
depicting a farmer with children. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
elephan ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting Go players. Signed at the base. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting two rakan giving life to the dragon from a scroll of writings. Engraved signature on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation w...
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved and dyed depicting a figure holding a monkey. Signed on the bottom. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commen...
Persian illuminated manuscript Watercolor and ink on paper 24x13 cm, within frame Not examined outside frame
in bronze in different sizes. State of conservation: oxidized, missing and broken parts.
Shibayama made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and mother-of-pearl. The object is decorated with flowers and birds. It bears the signature on the top. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of prese...
Chinese bronze bust of Buddha China, 19th century? Bronze casting depicting the torso and head of the Buddha. Height 43 cm.
Pair of oriental figures in white and blue porcelain Maximum height 34 cm
Budai Kutani in satsuma porcelain 24 x 12 10 cm Japan early 20th century; a porcelain potiche vase with lid with white and blue floral decoration 24 x 12 cm; two open-shaped vases with white porcelain base with floral decoration and poems 11 x 13.5 x 10 cm State of preservation: reassembled potiche and Kutani damage on the finger.
Three pieces in blue-white Chinese porcelain China, 20th century A plate, a small jar, a sake bottle with its glass.
Pair of Japanese drawings depicting male figures with inscriptions in Japanese characters Ink on paper 25x17 cm, within frame Not examined outside frame
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a peasant woman with a bundle of sticks and a scythe. Signed at the base. This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defec...
Chinese figure of celestial guardian China - Tang? Imposing molded earthenware figure depicting a crouching mythological lion. Height 64 cm.
Indian religious painting depicting polychrome deities with minor figures Devotional work, tempera on canvas 56x40.5 cm, within frame Not examined outside frame
Oriental decorative polychrome glazed ceramic tile with bird motif 3.7x3.7 cm
Chinese dignitary China, late 19th century watercolor on rice paper 25.5x18.5 cm, within frame damage on paper
Xylograph depicting ornament with annotations in Japanese characters 25x17 cm, within frame Not examined outside frame
Indian embroidered textile panel depicting mythological scene with figures and elephants 84.5x171.5 cm, within display case
Utagawa School, Japanese woodcut depicting warrior in traditional dress 44x32 cm, including frame Not examined outside the frame
Oriental figure in polychrome porcelain Height 37 cm
Group of three oriental figures in carved stone. One standing figure is accompanied by pierced wooden base Maximum height 10.5 cm
Anonymous oriental, Depiction of rooster with inscriptions in Chinese characters Ink and color on paper 21x16.5 cm within frame Not examined outside frame
Anonymous oriental, Figure of a man of letters in landscape with calligraphic inscriptions in Chinese characters Ink on paper 56.5x56.5 cm, including frame Not examined outside the frame
Ubud (Bali) painter, mythological and ceremonial scene with figures and animals Tempera on canvas 54.5x40 cm, within frame Not examined outside frame
White glazed ceramic oriental figure Height 20.5 cm
Anonymous oriental, Figure of warrior with calligraphic inscription in Chinese characters. Ink on paper 56.5x56.5 cm, including frame Not examined outside the frame
Indian calendar on paper Vertical development with figured panels Height 78 cm
Enameled bronze vase of squared shape decoration of figures and landscapes, profiles covered with gilded bronzeCondition as pictured.Measures: cm 25.0 x 9.0
Pair of celadon enamel stoneware bowls with floral decoration, Qing dynasty.Measurements: Ø 13.0 cm h 7.0 cm
Chinese porcelain vase, belonging to the Famille Rose production, dating from the 19th century.The body is finely decorated with traditional Hoho motifs, depicting figures holding lotus stems or cups, symbols of longevity and wisdom.These motifs are interspersed with lucky bats supporting sapèque, symbols of wealth and prosperity.The shoulder of the vase is richly ornamented with delicate flo...
Enamel, cellular, brass; height: 10.5, dia: 5.5 cm. China, 2nd half of the 20th century.