Origin: India Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 1.9" (4.8cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Bronze

Origin: India Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 1.9" (4.8cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Bronze   « Less

This unidentified deity is an excellent example of technological advances made in Hindu bronze-casting during the 18th century. The core of the figure is made from bronze,  More »

This unidentified deity is an excellent example of technological advances made in Hindu bronze-casting during the 18th century. The core of the figure is made from bronze, visible as the darker metal. The paler, brighter metal is copper, which was added to provide highlights in a complex process at which Indian metalworkers excelled. The rendering is very effective, with the deity sitting cross-legged on a pedestal, in turn supported by a turtle that rests atop an ornate pedestal base. The latter characteristic implies that this piece is from Southern India. The right hand is in the Gyan mudra, implying simplicity and beginning. The left hand is in abhaya mudra, designed to protect and reassure the viewer.The condition matches the quality of casting. This is an attractive and impressive piece of Indian art.- (OF.019)   « Less

This is a highly ornate and complex figure of Vishnu, in the traditional form as described in the Puranas. His four arms hold the chakra (wheel), mace, lotus and conch shell,  More »

This is a highly ornate and complex figure of Vishnu, in the traditional form as described in the Puranas. His four arms hold the chakra (wheel), mace, lotus and conch shell, all of which have significance for Vaishnavite Hindus for whom Vishnu is the supreme deity.The ornate pedestal base suggests a southern Indian origin, while the good patination and use wear suggest a date in the 18th to 19th centuries. The rendering is traditional and well-executed; as it was designed to be viewed from the front, the back is comparatively plain when compared to the supremely ornate front of the piece.This is an attractive and mature piece of Indian religious art.- (OF.021 )   « Less

Ganesh is one of the most instantly recognisable divinities of the Hindu pantheon, in possessing a well-nourished human body, multiple arms and the head of an elephant. He is  More »

Ganesh is one of the most instantly recognisable divinities of the Hindu pantheon, in possessing a well-nourished human body, multiple arms and the head of an elephant. He is celebrated as the Lord of Obstacles (and their removal) and of Beginnings. He is also the patron of arts/sciences and letters, and the deva (deity) of intellect and wisdom. His iconographic symbolism varies, although he is most often seated. He often holds a piece of his own broken tusk in one hand, having cut it off to make a pen to write down sacred Hindu knowledge. The trunk snaking to the left indicates his sniffing at a sweetmeat held in the lower left hand, which is a very traditional rendering of the figure. He also holds an axe and a goad; in the current case one hand (the lower right) is missing. This hand would have held wither his broken tusk, or would have been extended in abhaya mudra as a gesture of protection towards the viewer. The animal behind and to his right is a rat/mouse, which is his mount in the Gajanana holy books. The significance of this is debatable but may relate to literally rising above earthly desires and temptations.The ornate pedestal base, which seems to be modelled on a lotus blossom, indicates that this is probably a southern Indian form. The well-smoothed surface implies a certain age, probably the mid 18th century. This is an attractive and appealing piece of Indian bronzework.- (OF.023)   « Less

Origin: India Circa: 1850 AD to 1920 AD Dimensions: 5.60" (14.2cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide Collection: Asian Medium: Gilt Bronze

Origin: India Circa: 1850 AD to 1920 AD Dimensions: 5.60" (14.2cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide Collection: Asian Medium: Gilt Bronze   « Less

Origin: South India Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 3.3" (8.4cm) wide Collection: Asian Style: Vijayanagara Dynasty Medium:  More »

Origin: South India Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 3.3" (8.4cm) wide Collection: Asian Style: Vijayanagara Dynasty Medium: Steatite   « Less

Origin: India Circa: 16 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Silver

Origin: India Circa: 16 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Silver   « Less

Fine, American Aesthetic Movement fire screen in cherry. Extremely unusual design featuring parrot head carvings on the top side posts, stylized "bodies" beneath and bold  More »

Fine, American Aesthetic Movement fire screen in cherry. Extremely unusual design featuring parrot head carvings on the top side posts, stylized "bodies" beneath and bold ball and talon feet. The bottom rail has a design of round, pierce carved holes. All original, "as found" condition, with the original Oriental blue and gold silk in tattered but serviceable condition and the wood in very good original finish with one old repair to the small decorative element on the bottom right side of the pierced rail. Perfect for a collector of rare Eastlake or Late Victorian furniture. 40 1/2" wide x 30 1/2" tall.   « Less

Large elaborate pair of solid cast bronze candelabra in a 19th century "Eclectic" taste. Very ornate and finely cast five light Continental candelabra with wading bird and  More »

Large elaborate pair of solid cast bronze candelabra in a 19th century "Eclectic" taste. Very ornate and finely cast five light Continental candelabra with wading bird and turtle finial, floral decorated shaft and bobeche, panther faced knees and claw feet. Tall straight shafts with delicate brass chains swaged between the arms complete the grand impression these make. Every inch covered in fine detail." Excellent original patina. Fine condition. 9" wide x 24 1/2" tall.   « Less

French Art Noveau fireplace fender in brass. Understated and elegant, in the best Art Nouveau tradition, with sinuous curves and stylized leaf corners. Inherited from an  More »

French Art Noveau fireplace fender in brass. Understated and elegant, in the best Art Nouveau tradition, with sinuous curves and stylized leaf corners. Inherited from an estate in the south of France. All original and in fine condition. 11" tall x 48" wide x 12" deep.   « Less