Art Asiatique/Asian Art

Gozu Tenno, god of warding off pestilene. Late Heian period, 12th century. Courtesy of Carole Davenport. NEW YORK, NY.- Asia Week New York has announced that due to the Coronavirus outbreak, many galleries, thirty-two in all, have changed their schedules. Most will be open by-appointment only, while others from outside of the New York metropolitan region have or are in the process of closing. As of press time, several galleries remain open.Says Katherine Martin, chairman of Asia Week New York, “Our main priority is to... [Lire la suite]

  NEW YORK, NY.- For the past 10 years, Asia Week New York has presented an abundance of magnificent treasures from every part of the Far East for the pleasure and enjoyment of Asian art aficionados. These exceptional works of art are to be found at 34 gallery exhibitions curated by prominent Asian art experts that are open to the public on March 12 to 19 (*and in some instances, until March 21). Joining in the excitement are six top-tier auction houses–Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Heritage Auctions, Sotheby’s and... [Lire la suite]

PARIS - Après une campagne de rénovation d’envergure, le musée des Arts de l’Asie de la Ville de Paris rouvre ses portes avec un nouveau parcours permanent repensé. Lieu de référence sur l’art de la Chine, le musée Cernuschi réaffirme sa vocation d’espace privilégié de découverte de l’Asie extrême-orientale à travers les échanges artistiques qui unissent la Chine au Japon, à la Corée et au Vietnam. À l’issue d’une réflexion sur la pédagogie du parcours et après un chantier de rénovation de près de 9 mois, le musée inaugure une... [Lire la suite]

Buddhism at the British Library poster. © British Library Board Buddhism (25 October 2019 – 23 February 2020) is a major exhibition, spanning 20 countries over 2000 years, exploring the roots, philosophy and contemporary relevance of one of the world’s major religions, from its beginnings in north India in the 6th century BCE, to having over 500 million followers across the world today. Sacred scriptures written on tree bark, palm leaves, gold plates, illuminated texts and silk scrolls of major sutras will... [Lire la suite]

  NEW YORK, NY.- On September 9 and 11, Bonhams will offer four Asian art sales — Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, Chinese Works of Art, Property from the Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis Part I, and Fine Japanese and Korean Art. The sales present 700 lots of quality and rarity that span centuries ranging from sculpture, ceramics, prints, paintings, among others. Public exhibitions begin September 5. In conjunction with the sales, Bonhams will also host a day of lectures on September 7 and 9, featuring guest... [Lire la suite]

Lot 129. A fine and rare samvara mandala, Mongolia, 19th century, tempera and gold on cotton cloth, Chinese silk mounting, 54x54(150x90) cm. Estimate 8,000-12,000 €. Lot sold 28,000 €. © Nagel Auktionen A complex mandala originating from the Anuttara Tantra, depicting the Yidam Samvara with his partner Vajravarahi in his form as Dvadashsatmaka Dakarnavacakra, standing on the peak of world mountain, the mandala consisting of three tiers, each separated by a black border, with each of the multitude of deities... [Lire la suite]

Lot 137. Lot de trois pots à chaux en forme d'oiseau, Khmer, 12°-13°siècle. Estimation: 300 / 400 €. Photo Cornette de Saint-Cyr.  Ces pots à chaux en forme d’oiseaux, en céramique à couverte en oxyde de fer, sont propres à l’art khmer. H. 9 – 8 – 8 cm. Parfait état. Arts d’Asie chez Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris, 75008 Paris, le 31 Octobre 2017 à 14h30. Expert : Cabinet Daffos-Estournel. Tel. : +33 6 09 22 55 13. Consultant pour le Vietnam : Monsieur Philippe... [Lire la suite]

Lot 134. Rare pot en forme d'éléphant, Khmer, 12°-13°siècle. Estimation: 300 / 500 €. Photo Cornette de Saint-Cyr.  Rare pot en forme d’éléphant harnaché en céramique à couverte brun verdâtre. Accident à la cuisson au niveau de la base. 13 x 20 x 15,5 cm. Arts d’Asie chez Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris, 75008 Paris, le 31 Octobre 2017 à 14h30. Expert : Cabinet Daffos-Estournel. Tel. : +33 6 09 22 55 13. Consultant pour le Vietnam : Monsieur Philippe Truong. Tel. : +33 6... [Lire la suite]

Bas-relief of Ten-armed Lokeshvara, about 1216. Northwestern Cambodia, Banteay Chhmar, west wall, reign of Jayavarman VII. Sandstone; 53 blocks, section averaging 275 x 325 x 22 cm. National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Ka.2859. © École française d’Extrême-Orient, fonds Cambodge, CAM10921. CLEVELAND, OH.- Beyond Angkor: Cambodian Sculpture from Banteay Chhmar features an unprecedented loan from the National Museum of Cambodia consisting of a section of the 800-year-old sculpted enclosure wall of the great royal temple at... [Lire la suite]

Bust of Buddha, Gandharan (Pakistan), 3rd-4th century. Schist. Gift of David and Richard Nalin ’63 2010.6.16. © University of Vermont BURLINGTON, VT.- This winter, the Fleming Museum of Art opened a new Gallery of Asian Art highlighting exemplary works from its permanent collection, focusing on China, Korea, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The objects on view span ancient to contemporary examples of courtly, religious, and fine arts as well as everyday objects, including... [Lire la suite]