Japanese Art

Vase, Nagoya, mark of Hayashi Kodenji, c.1880-90, Height 25cm, width 12cm; LONDON.- Edwin Davies OBE has donated one of the world’s finest collections of Japanese cloisonné enamels to the V&A. Thanks to his significant gift, the V&A is now able to show the most wide-ranging selection of cloisonné masterpieces existing in Europe. A special display is on view at the V&A, from June 14 through August 19, 2012, to celebrate the gift and tell the story of this exquisite craft. The Edwin Davies Gift is made up nearly 90... [Lire la suite]

Cabinet en palissandre et bois exotique. Japon, fin XIXème siècle. Photos Mercier & Cie & Interenchères décor de semi-relief en laque, os ou ivoire et nacre d'objets de la vie quotidienne, ouvre à huit vantaux et trois tiroirs. (petits manques) 179x115x35 cm - Estimation : 6000/7000€ Mercier & Cie. DIMANCHE 12 JUIN à 11H00. 14 RUE DES JARDINS 59000 LILLE. CONTACT: Tél. : 03.20.12.24.24 - Email :  contact@mercier.com

A lacquer two-case inro By Shibata Zeshin. Sold for £120,000. Photo: Bonhams. LONDON.- Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese Gentleman’s accessories, Bonhams announces that Part Two of the Edward Wrangham collection realised £1.6 million on 10th May. Top prices were paid for inro* and other works of art by Shibata Zeshin (1868-1912), one of the most famous painters and lacquerers of the 19th century Meiji period in Japan. The top lot of the sale was an exquisite two case inro,... [Lire la suite]

Japon. Miroir en bronze.  Photo Auxerre Enchères Ht 33,5 cm - Estimation : 90/100€ EURL AUXERRE ENCHERES - AUXERRE ESTIMATIONS.  Samedi 14 mai à 14h39. 21, avenue Pierre Larousse, 89000 Auxerre. Tél. : 03.86.52.17.98 - Fax : 03.86.51.66.74 - Email :  lefrancfr@wanadoo.fr

An important documentary inlaid shirokiri (white paulownia) wood tebako (cosmetic box) and cover. By Asahi Gyokuzan (1843-1923), dated 1912. Photo Bonhams LONDON.- A rare and important early 20th century cosmetic box by Asahi Gyokuzan is one of the highlights of the Fine Japanese Art sale, taking place on the 12th May at Bonhams, New Bond Street. Asahi Gyokuzan was a designated Imperial Court Artist and one of the most famous and influential carvers in Japan during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). The cosmetic box made of white... [Lire la suite]

  Bonhams presents part two of the Edward Wrangham Collection, after £2 million sale in November. Photo: Bonhams LONDON.- Following the success of Part 1 of the Edward Wrangham Collection in November 2010, which realised over £2 million and included a world record price for an inro** sold at auction, Bonhams is delighted to announce the second sale of the collection that will take place at Bonhams, New Bond Street on 10th May. Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese... [Lire la suite]

Japon. Tabatière en corail. Photo Enchères Côté d'Opale à décor sculpté de paons. Socle en ivoire sculpté. Signé d'un cachet rouge. Hauteur : 9 cm (Manque) - Estimation : 800/1200€ Enchères Côté d'Opale SARL. Samedi 39 avril à 14h30. 12, rue du Pot d'Etain, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer . Tél. : 03.21.31.39.51 - Fax : 03.21.87.38.94 - Email :  encheres-cotedopale@wanadoo.fr

Japon, Arita,. Petite coupe polylobée. XVIIe siècle. Photo Pescheteau-Badin à décor en léger relief de pétales et à décor polychrome Kakiemon de petits paysages, filet brun sur le bord. Diam. : 17,2 cm. Une infime égrenure sur le bord. Estimation : 1 000 / 1 200 € Pescheteau-Badin - Paris. Vente aux enchères du Lundi 11 avril 2011 Drouot Richelieu - Salle 9 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Expert: Mr Cyrille Froissart (01 42 25 29 80). Téléphone pendant l'exposition et la vente : :+33 (0) 1 48 00 20 09

Miroir en bronze à patine brune à décor d'un cheval sous les pins. Signé Mitsushige. Japon, vers 1900. photo Piasa - Paris (Petite restauration). Longueur : 24 cm - Estimation : 80 / 120 € Piasa - Paris. Vente aux enchères du Lundi 4 avril 2011. Vente aux enchères du Lundi 4 avril 2011. Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 34 10 10

Natsume Tea Caddy by Akihide, Autumn Flowers by Bamboo Fence; Meiji period; 19th century. Maki-e sprinkled gold and gold foil on black lacquer ground; H: 6.8 cm. NEW YORK, N.Y.- Erik Thomsen Asian Art will present a select collection of Japanese lacquer boxes in Golden Treasures: Japanese Gold Lacquer Boxes, an Asia Week exhibition held at its new, purpose-built gallery in New York City. The exhibition will run from March 16 – May 28, 2011 at Erik Thomsen Asian Art, 23 E. 67th Street. Thomsen’s exhibition focuses on small-scale... [Lire la suite]