Trending
1341 Posts
Category: Asian Works Of Art
Auction Preview
Mounted Stag From the Collection of Philipp, Prince of Eulenburg Comes to Auction
In the twilight of the pre-war German empire, Kaiser Wilhelm II still lived like an emperor. He surrounded himself with intellectuals and artists, a group that came to be known as the Liebenberg Circle. This group included diplomat and composer Philipp, Prince of Eulenburg, as well as Emil von Schlitz,…
Auction Preview
Brunk Auctions Presents Two-Day Sale From the Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Featuring Classical Portraiture
Brunk Auctions will be presenting a two-day sale from the Estate of Peter H. Tillou, an avid collector of art and antiques. On the first day of the auction, an oil painting by Osias Beert leads the listings. A Flemish painter, Osias Beert was one of the most influential still…
Auction Preview
Modernity on Display at MBA Seattle Auction House
Alden Mason garnered national attention for his large-scale canvases that had their origins in his earlier watercolors. The artist’s “Burpee Garden” series was named after the Burpee seed-packet company, and the images he painted were abstractions that suggest colorful floral landscapes. One of the works from this series, titled Orange…
Auction Preview
Thaddeus G. Mosley’s Wooden Sculpture and Kenneth Noland’s Acrylics on Canvas Highlight Concept Art Gallery’s Upcoming Sale
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley works in wood to transform it into ingenious abstract forms. His designs are influenced by both ancient and avant-garde cultures across the world. Largely a self-taught artist, Mosley sources wood from sawmills, reclaimed buildings and local forests, repurposing it into inventive monumental…
Auction Industry
I Is for Iznik
Long thought to come from Damascus, Rhodes or Lindos, Iznik ceramics emerged from the shadows in the last century to reveal an Ottoman art influenced by calligraphy, illumination and the gardens of Paradise. Ottoman Empire, 16th century. Iznik ceramic dish with floral decoration consisting of a poppy flower motif in the…
Auction Preview
Asian Presentation Art and More From Hindman
Ando Jubei was one of the artists who helped define the Japanese cloisonné style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the most prolific creators of presentation pieces from the Meiji era, frequently commissioned by the Imperial Family for presentation to foreign dignitaries. Two of…
Auction Preview
Brazilian Emerald Carved Pieces and Art Deco Jewelry Designs Highlight Akiba Antiques’ Upcoming Sale
Schist is a medium-grained rock that hosts various gemstones, including the emerald. Gem materials found in its metamorphic form are heavily included. These natural impurities/trappings are clearly visible owing to its transparent character. A large carved Brazilian emerald schist horse sculpture is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by…
Auction Preview
Antique Persian Kashan Rug and Victor Salmones Bronze Sculpture Highlight Auctions at Showplace’ Upcoming Sale
Known for its stunning variety of rugs, the city of Kashan in Iran was once a prominent landmark on the illustrious Silk Road. The carpets from Kashan have been coveted due to their high-quality sheep wool and cotton material. Crafted in shades of red, blue, and beige, the rugs are…
Auction Preview
Sotheby’s to Showcase a Qianlong Carved White Jade Dragon Vase in Upcoming Important Chinese Art Auction
This September, Sotheby’s is offering Chinese works of art that highlight the country’s rich artistic history. A focal point of the auction is a Qing dynasty vase created during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. This vase, carved from white jade, shows five-clawed dragons, scrolling clouds, and medallions on each of…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Classical, traditional, Asian and Modern art share the spotlight at Quinn’s Sept. 24 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Listed 17th-century Dutch artist Jan van Goyen’s “City View at a Canal” oil painting was once part of the Baron Koningswarter Collection auctioned in Berlin in 1906 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Saturday, September 24, northern Virginia’s Quinn’s Auction Galleries will present a 375-lot Fine and Decorative Arts Auction with…
Auction Preview
Antique Contents of Cordts Hudson River Mansion Head to Auction
The Hudson Valley has long been a treasure trove for impressive antiques and décor collectibles. This Quality Hudson Valley Estates Auction, presented by George Cole Auctions & Realty, brings over 400 antique and real estate items to the market, many exclusively handpicked from the Hudson Valley Region. The partial contents…
Auction Preview
Meiji-Era Miyao Sculpture Leads the Way at Bonhams’ Japanese and Korean Art Auction
Pottery and bronze sculptures were one of the first artistic goods produced by Japan. A large gilt bronze censor by Miyao from the Meiji era (1868 - 1912) is a top lot in Bonhams’ upcoming Japanese and Korean Art auction. It is cast in two shades of bronze. The coiling…
Auction Preview
Monumental Geodes, Loló Soldevilla Sculpture Available at Akiba Antiques
For a brief period in the 20th century, applying the exacting principles of science to visual art was in vogue. Broadly called Concrete Art, this movement embraced pure abstraction without sentimental gestures or emotional meanings. Cuban visual artist Loló Soldevilla worked at the forefront of the Concrete Art movement in…
Auction Preview
Explore Bronze Artifacts of the Zhou Dynasty Period at Sotheby's
The Zhou dynasty was a royal dynasty of China that ruled for 789 years and is the longest dynastic period in Chinese history. Many people believe this time period to be the height of Chinese bronze ware production. Additionally, the use of bronze ceremonial objects, statues, decorations, and weaponry indirectly…
Auction Preview
Crescent City Auction Gallery Offers E. S. Cooper Oil Painting, 1987 Mercedes 300SDL in September Select Auction
Crescent City Auction Gallery’s September Select auction will offer a wide variety of fine and decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, and more. Included is E. S. Cooper’s 1888 Wooden Bridge in A Louisiana Bayou Landscape oil painting found in Louisiana Painters and Paintings: From the Collection of W. E. Groves, a…
Auction Preview
Floral Ink and Color Paintings and Liao Dynasty Buddhist Triad Panel Highlight Bonhams’ Chinese Art Sale
Painter, novelist, and educator Liu Yong is known for his distinct style of combining ancient Chinese techniques with his characteristic expression of pointillism. Graceful Lotus, Fragrant Poetry (2014), a framed and glazed ink and color painting on paper by Liu Yong, is a key highlight of this upcoming Bonhams auction.…
Auction Preview
Clarke’s Spectacular Estate Auction to Highlight Pierre Charlet’s Oil Work
Pierre Louis Omer Charlet was a French 19th-century painter who dabbled in allegorical themes of church and history. He became fond of historical themes while studying under Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and Antoine-Jean Gros at the esteemed Beaux-Arts of Paris. An accomplished painter, Charlet also took part in Salon de…
Auction Preview
Four-Session Sale From Oakridge Auction Gallery Surveys the Finest Chinese Works of Art
Oakridge Auction Gallery’s upcoming four-session sale includes hundreds of Asian art lots. The first session shines a spotlight on Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Top lots include landscape paintings by Zhang Daqian and Huang Zhou. A master of forgery, Zhang Daqian got his start by crafting convincing reproductions of ancient masterpieces.…
Auction Preview
Vintage Murano Glass Palm Tree Lamps From Barovier & Toso Lead Akiba Antiques’ September Sale
One of the oldest family-owned businesses in the world, Italian glassmaker Barovier & Toso was founded in 1295. It maintains a long tradition of Murano glassmaking while pioneering new styles and techniques, including craquelé and vetro a ghiaccio, respectively craquelure and “ice” glass. The company has sustained itself by balancing…
Auction Preview
Jennifer Lee’s Studio Pottery Ceramic Featured in Upcoming Showplace Event
Jennifer Elizabeth Lee is a ceramist famous for her handmade pots. Lee creates her artistic pottery ware using the conventional pinch and coil technique. Her signature technique also involves the careful addition of metallic oxides to clay. These elements impart color, texture, and strength to Lee’s pots. The upcoming event…
