Gandharan Head of Buddha 1st century to 3rd Century AD. A finely carved grey schist head of Buddha, marked by a sensitively modelled face with solemn, half-closed eyes of an elegant almond shape, a long aquiline nose, and a gentle smile, all projecting a strong sense of peace. The hair is styled into small curls and leads to an ushnisha.…
Oil Painting of a Chinese Man A strikingly characterful portrait of an elderly Chinese gentleman, wearing a straw hat. In the manner of Wahso Chan (1911-9137). Oil on canvas with a wooden frame.
The intimate world of Indian erotic art, where the beauty and sensuality of the human body are celebrated in exquisite detail. This stunning miniature painting is a masterpiece of traditional Indian erotic art, also known as "Kama Sutra" or "Riti Kala," which has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The artist's skilful brushstrokes and attention to detail…
Mughal Majesty: A Rare 18th/19th-Centurystyle Miniature Painting This stunning Mughal miniature painting presents a captivating courtly scene, showcasing a Mughal Prince surrounded by his lover and consorts. The artwork is rendered in gouache, a traditional medium used in Mughal painting, and features natural colours derived from vegetable dyes and ground stones. The painting is enclosed within a beautiful gilt border…
Vintage Indonesian Mask Beautiful vintage hardwood mask of a lady mounted on a mat framed board and framed in a solid wood frame. Frame size 61 x 44 cm
Exquisite Late 18th-Century Indian Miniature Painting of a Princess This stunning late 18th-century Indian miniature painting is a masterpiece of Mughal art, showcasing the regal elegance and intricate details characteristic of the period. Rendered on paper, the painting depicts a princess, possibly Noor Jehan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, in exquisite detail.
Mughal Miniature painting: A beautiful miniature painting of a Mughal Prince with his lover and consorts. Excellent painting with natural colours, using vegetable dyes and colours made by grinding stones. Painted on gouache depicting a courtly scene within a gilt border of floral motifs. Possibly 18/19th century.
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Krishna: 18th century Krishna on Nari Ashva (composed of female attendants as a horse), before a naturalistic landscape, gouache, undated.
Beautiful Antique 14th century Islamic Oil Lamp Cast and engraved in a copper alloy oil lamp with a closed body, inspired by Byzantine prototypes, four covered wicks with a spade-shaped mouth, a small thumb piece, and a large ring handle with a bird on the top of the han-dle. This is a rare authentic antique medieval Islamic / Persian /…
Indian/Middle Eastern Plaque Antique: Beautiful Alabaster Plaque decorated with gilded rounded with applied green, red and white semi - precious stones, framed and glazed. Size 11 x 11 inches including frame.
Tanjore Painting 19th-century Painting of Vishnu with His Two Consorts, Sri Devi and Boo Devi. This is a rare painting that has come into our collection from a private collector here in Sussex, UK. The painting is done on board as is the norm in the 18th and 19th centuries in South India. Some crackling and paint loss is seen…
