China

China, Head of Buddha, Northern Qi-Sui Period, Marble, ca. 550-618 CE, H: 12 in. Photo: Throckmorton Fine Art. NEW YORK, NY.- To coincide with Asia Week in March, 2014 Throckmorton Fine Art is presenting a special exhibition titled, “ Celestial Deities: Early Chinese Buddhist Sculpture CA 500 – 1100 CE”. A detailed catalogue has been published to accompany this New York show which will remain on view through April 26th.  According to Spencer Throckmorton, “The thirty-one Early Buddhist Sculptures are rare survivors of... [Lire la suite]

A highly important early Chinese Buddha Shakyamuni, China, 6th – 7the century CE, Gilt bronze, Height 40.5 cm. Photo courtesy Michael Woerner Provenance: Private Collection Hong Kong (1962-63 – 2001); Private Collection U.S.A. (2002 – 2012) TL Analysis Report (Oxford Authentication Ltd.) ref. C111j16Art Loss Register Certificate ref. S00051325 For almost a quarter of a century Hong Kong- and Bangkok-based Michael Woerner has been specialized in high-quality works of art from South, Southeast and East Asia. His profound... [Lire la suite]

A Leaf-shaped Perfume Container, China, Song Dynasty (X–XI century), Gold. H: 8,5cm W: 6 cm; Weight: 30gr. Photo courtesy Wei Asian Arts. Passionate sinologists, we have lived, studied and travelled in Asia over the last 30 years. Our research concentrated on Oriental culture and classical art with two specific interests in Buddhist sculpture and Chinese scholar objects. We have studied the traditional cultures of the various ethnic groups of this vast region and more specifically their beliefs, myths and artistic expressions. In... [Lire la suite]

Sitting Buddha, China, Yunnan province, 13th-14th century.Hard wood covered with lacquer and gold, 39cm high. Photo courtesy Jacques How-Choong. Archaic vase, China, Han dynasty, circa 1st BC -AD 1st century. Decorated with elaborate and deep engravings of mountains, animals, immortal spirits and fantastic beasts. 28cm high. Photo courtesy Jacques How-Choong. Jacques How has been collecting and dealing in Chinese and South East Asian art, specialising in particular in rare early Buddhist art (he focuses on Dali Kingdom... [Lire la suite]

Blue and White dish painted with two seated figures of Persian, China, Transitional Period, 1640, diameter 32.5 cm. Photo courtesy Duchange & Riché. Provenance: French Collection Reference: The Percival David Foundation in the British Museum: “OrientalCeramics.The world's Great Collections – Vol 7 pl 194” Gild-Bronze figure of Guanyin seated in Dhyanasana, China, Ming Period, XVI° XVII° century. Bronze. Height: 46 cm. Photo courtesy Duchange & Riché. Provenance: Belgium Collection. Anne Duchange and Philippe Riché's... [Lire la suite]

Porcelain ewer, Duomuhu. China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). Underglazed mark. Ht 28 cm (11 in.). Photo courtesy Gisèle Croës Brussels-based antique dealer Gisele Croës has opened her Gallery about thirty-five years ago with the aim of promoting a better understanding and appreciation of high-quality Oriental art.Gisèle Croës has always set out to highlight the cultural continuity in Chinese history and illustrate the richness and diversity of Chinese culture. She has regularly exhibited in important international fairs such as... [Lire la suite]

Bronze Taotie mask and ring. China, Spring and Autumn period (770 - 481 BC). Bronze with green and brown patina. Ht 20 cm (8 in.). Photo courtesy Gisèle Croës  BRUSSELS.- Asian Art in Brussels announced the dates of the 2014 edition, which will be held from 4 to 8 June 2014. Leading dealers in the arts of India and the Himalayas, Central Asia, South East Asia, China, Japan, will offer the finest works of art on view and for sale.  Asian Art in Brussels will serve as a magnet for collectors and curators in these... [Lire la suite]

Large red glazed vase, of rounded form and sang de boeuf color glaze with fine crackle. China, 18th-early 19th century. Photo courtesy Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. Porcelain. Height: 14 inches (35.6 cm). Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. 'Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art'. The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York 10019. T (212) 397 2818 - M (917) 561 1045 - info@rmchaitgal.net - www.rmchait.com. Asia Week New York. A Celebration of Asian Art. MARCH 14–22, 2014

Underglaze red and blue baluster vase, decorated with the Eight Horses of Mu Wang. China, early Kangxi period, circa late 17th century. Photo courtesy Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. Porcelain. Height: 16.25 inches (48.3 cm). Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. 'Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art'. The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York 10019. T (212) 397 2818 - M (917) 561 1045 - info@rmchaitgal.net - www.rmchait.com. Asia Week New York. A Celebration of Asian Art. MARCH 14–22, 2014

Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha. China, Ming dynasty, circa 15th-16th century. Photo courtesy Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. Bronze. Height: 19.25 inches (48.9 cm). Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. 'Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art'. The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York 10019. T (212) 397 2818 - M (917) 561 1045 - info@rmchaitgal.net - www.rmchait.com. Asia Week New York. A Celebration of Asian Art. MARCH 14–22, 2014