Asian art auctions
Araki Kanpo(1831–1915) Blue Flycatchers and Camellia (from the “Kaiga-chō” series, published by Okuro Magobe, 1892) , signed on the block at the bottom right color woodblock print, 22.70 x 26.00 cm
Matsumura Keibun(1779–1843) Birds and Peonies (from the series “Keibun Kachō Gafu,” Osaka 1892) , signed “Keibun” on the block (lower left) and bearing the artist’s seal color woodcut, 19.80 x 27.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Kingfisher by Its Nest (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Shrike in the Thickets (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Flycatcher (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block in the lower center with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei, *The Bathing Bird and the Bunting* (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881)
104 EUR
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Bathing Bird and a Bunting (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block at the bottom right and bottom center with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 30.30 cm
Kanō Tsunenobu(1636–1713) Quails (from the series “Tsunenobu Kachō Gafu,” Osaka 1892) , signed “Tsunenobu hitsu” on the block, lower right, and bearing the artist’s seal color woodcut, 27.00 x 20.30 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Swallows (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.80 x 24.80 cm
Matsumura Keibun(1779–1843) Woodpecker (from the series “Keibun Kachō Gafu,” Osaka 1892) , signed “Keibun” on the lower right block and bearing the artist’s seal color woodcut, 20.50 x 26.50 cm
Kikuchi Hōbun(1862–1918) Birds and Chrysanthemums (from the series “Hōbun gafu,” published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto) inscribed color woodcut, 23.50 x 29.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Eagle (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Japanese Red-flanked Bluebird (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.80 x 24.80 cm
Kanō Tsunenobu, *The Lark and the Wren* (from the series “Tsunenobu Kachō Gafu,” Osaka, 1892)
104 EUR
Kanō Tsunenobu(1636–1713) Larks and a Wren (from the series “Tsunenobu Kachō Gafu,” Osaka 1892) , signed “Tsunenobu hitsu” on the block at the bottom right and bearing the artist’s seal color woodcut, 27.00 x 20.20 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Canaries and a Peony (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 30.20 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Cranes (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block at the bottom right with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 29.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Kingfisher (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 16.70 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Chinese Willow (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Geese (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.80 x 24.90 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Domestic Pigeons (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Great Tit (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 16.50 cm
Kikuchi Hōbun, Sparrows (from the “Hōbun Gafu” series, published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto)
104 EUR
Kikuchi Hōbun(1862–1918) Sparrows (from the series “Hōbun gafu,” published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto) inscribed color woodblock print, 23.50 x 29.50 cm
Kikuchi Hōbun(1862–1918) The Wagtail and the Thistle (from the series “Hōbun Gafu,” published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto) inscribed color woodblock print, 20.50 x 16.20 cm
Katsushika Taito II (active c. 1810–1853), A Flock of Geese (from the “Kachō Gaden” series, 1849)
104 EUR
Katsushika Taito II(active c. 1810–1853) A Flock of Geese (from the “Kachō Gaden” series, 1849) , signed color woodblock print, 21.70 x 22.00 cm
Matsumura Keibun, *The Rooster and the Hen* (from the series “Keibun Kachō Gafu,” Osaka, 1892)
104 EUR
Matsumura Keibun(1779–1843) Rooster and Hen (from the series “Keibun Kachō Gafu,” Osaka 1892) , signed “Keibun” on the lower right block and bearing the artist’s seal color woodcut, 20.80 x 27.00 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) The Twist-Headed Bird (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.80 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Eagle (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.80 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Bird on the Stem of a Blooming Daffodil (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block in the lower center with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Ducks (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodblock print, 24.20 x 30.50 cm
Kikuchi Hōbun, *Cranes* (from the series *Hōbun gafu*, published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto)
104 EUR
Kikuchi Hōbun(1862–1918) Cranes (from the series “Hōbun gafu,” published by Tanaka Jihē, 1890, Kyoto) inscribed color woodblock print, 23.50 x 30.00 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Geese (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the lower right block with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.70 x 30.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Herons (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , signed color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Kingfisher Catching Fish (from the “Bairei Gafu” series, 1905) , inscribed color woodcut, 17.90 x 24.80 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Flying Bird (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the lower right block with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Blue Jay (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Bilbil (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower right with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Lark (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kôno Bairei, “A Heron Among the Lotus Flowers” (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881)
93 EUR
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Heron Among Lotus Flowers (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block at the bottom right with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Great Tit (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the lower center block with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Sparrows (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Pheasants (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) White-faced Bilbil (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the lower right block with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Geese (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block at the bottom right with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 30.00 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Rooster and Hens (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodblock print, 24.70 x 30.20 cm
Katsushika Taito II (active ca. 1810–1853), Geese and Ducks (from the “Kachō Gaden” series, 1849)
104 EUR
Katsushika Taito II(active ca. 1810–1853) Geese and Ducks (from the “Kachō Gaden” series, 1849) unsigned color woodblock print, 21.60 x 22.00 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Bulbul and Chrysanthemums (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block at the bottom right with the artist’s seal color woodblock print, 24.70 x 30.00 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Chinese Bellbird (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block on the lower left with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Bird Perched on a Rock (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block in the lower center with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Golden Pheasant and Peonies (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block in the lower center with the artist’s seal color woodcut, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) A Bunting on a Blooming Lily (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed on the block (upper left) with the artist’s seal color woodblock print, 24.80 x 16.50 cm
Kono Bairei(1844–1895) Buntings (from the series “Bairei hyakuchō gafu,” 1881) , signed in the center with the artist’s seal color woodblock print, 24.70 x 30.20 cm
A dark green jade sculpture depicting a naturalistic scene with birds among foliage and flowers. The work features intricate hand-carved details, including large openwork sections and raised relief details. The stone displays natural inclusions typical of the material. The piece is mounted on a wooden base carved with scroll motifs in the traditional Chinese style. Height: 25 cm.
An important cast and chiseled bronze artifact, designed as a monumental incense burner for display. The work depicts a standing ceremonial elephant—a symbol of strength and wisdom—with its trunk pointing upward. Body of the Elephant: Entirely decorated with relief-carved caparison panels depicting imperial dragons amid stylized clouds. The harness is embellished with beaded motifs, hangin...
Asian Napkin Set with Chopsticks The set includes a plate mat, a napkin, a napkin holder, and chopsticks. Placemat—synthetic silk, dimensions—30 x 42 cm. Napkin—cotton, dimensions—42 x 42 cm. Napkin ring—cotton. Chopsticks—bamboo. [EW]
Indian vase made of two-tone soapstone Soapstone. The vase is from India. Dimensions: height 25 cm. [EW]
An exceptional pair of stone sculptures depicting Guardian Lions, commonly known as Fu Dogs, millennia-old symbols of protection, power, and imperial dignity. These pieces are distinguished by an archaic and austere aesthetic, which prioritizes volumetric simplicity over later decorative trends, suggesting an early date of creation and a provenance from high-ranking architectural or funerary c...
A small glazed terracotta incense burner (koro) with a lid, produced in Satsuma, Japan, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The object has a tapered square shape, resting on four small shaped feet and featuring two vertical handles. The decoration is hand-painted with polychrome glazes and rich gilding, including details rendered using the moriage relief technique. Two main cartouches ...
A Chinese porcelain vase with a quadrangular cross-section, a flared neck, and a body that tapers toward the base. The decoration, executed in polychrome glazes by the Rosa Family, depicts a scene combining interior and exterior views on the main body, featuring figures on an enclosed terrace. The group includes three elderly male figures, identifiable as the three deities of happiness (Fu, Lu...
Monumental "Ecritoire" Inkwell in Gilded Bronze – Louis XV Style, 33x16x20 cm An elegant double desk inkwell made of cast and gilded bronze, a fine example of Parisian craftsmanship from the second half of the 19th century. The piece rests on a contoured base with four corbelled feet, decorated around the perimeter
An unusual and elegant table lamp created by combining a fine polychrome porcelain sculpture in an oriental style with vintage lighting elements. The piece is a typical example of a living room “curiosity,” in which an Asian work of art is repurposed for luxury interior design. The Sculpture: The centerpiece of the lamp is a female figure in porcelain, dressed in a traditional red kimono f...
