A very fine and detailed piece inlaid with silver and copper. In the center a sitting Tirthankara. Beautiful wear and patina due to centuries of worshipping. H. 13 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Very rare and early piece, nicely cast, finely engraved and with a good patina. The Krishna figure has two silver bracelets on each arm. H. 24 cm. Condition: left index finger restored. Provenance: Belgian private collection. I will get more pieces from this collection in the future. Please e-mail me for more info.
Hand coloured print of Marquis Cornwallis receiving the 2 sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages after the battle and seige of Seringapatam in1792. Pub. by Haines, London 1796.35 x 25 cm. mounted on card. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Antique Indian bronze figure the Goddess Durga, she is seated with her lion mount depicted very small by her right leg, she wears a tall crown, her forehead is burnished from reverent touch over the years, her attributes which she hold in four hands include a sword and a club, she sits on a square base with an ornate nimbus of makara heads and naga canopy, Southern India, 19th century.
Size: 10 1/2" high x 5 3/4" wide x 3 3/4" deep.
19th Century Indian Antique Bronze Fluting Krishna Sculpture. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Excellent Condition. From the collection of a prominent author on and collector of Asian art.
4 Indian Company School Paintings.
Patna. mid 19th cent.
Pencil annotations.
255x 210 mm. Mounted.
From Maharashtra or Karnataka. H. 14 cm. The 23rd Tirthankara is symbolized by the cobra, which is modeled on the back of the figure.
Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Made in Ganga-Jumna (two color bronze) technique in the 17th century. This complicated technique is nowadays lost. Please note the very fine detail on this figure, like bracelets, anklets and rings. H. 13 cm.
Provenance: private collection Belgium. I have many other pieces from this collection and I will be getting more top quality pieces in the future. Please email me for more information.
Indian 19th century painting on mica showing 2 elephants fighting enraged by fire works, 19.5x14.5cm,
old descriptive label on reverse, old wood mount, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Large 19th century hand painted picchavi cloth of the Rasa Lila. 200x200cm. Red cotton backing. Good condition for age and use, small holes at base.
Original Indo/Persian painting with marbled card border. Identified as NADIR SHAH AFSHAH (1688-1748).
Undated, estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. 35 x 25 cm overall, in new double thick card mount. Good condition, some scuffing to corners of marble border.
19th century Indian mica painting of a steam boat, 17x12 cm, mounted with marbled paper background,
can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide
19th century Rajasthani inks on paper snakes and ladders religious teaching game. 52 x 48 cm. Backed onto paper, areas of retouching. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement.
Unique Antique Indian bed from the Bastar area. Beautifully rustic solid teak wood. Carved details along the sides and head. Supported by large rounded teak posts. Very well hand-crafted, robust and strong original bastar bed. Late 19th century.
Size: 21" high (head) 15-17" high to platform x 47 1/2" long x 33 1/2" wide.
Albumen Photograph of Egyptian Ruins of Doorways with Hieroglyphs, Frith originally etched on plate, size: 8.5"H x 6.5"W, good condition, matted and framed in gold leaf frame, overall dimensions: 27"H x 21"W. Photographed in 1857 on 2nd trip to Middle East. Print Date: 1857. One of the first to travel and photograph area. Reference: Egypt and the Holy Land by Richard Lunn.
The reliquary monument, the drum finely carved with flower patterns. stylized lotus petals on the dome. The inserted finial consisting of a four-tiered umbrella superstructure.
This fine piece is 1 Ft (31 cms) tall.
Acquired by the gallery in late 2012 from an HK auction house.
Estimated value U$D 3000 / 3700
Depicting a Tirthankara surrounded by consorts, elephants and figures in seated posture. The shrine is inlaid with copper and silver. A very dine piece from Gujarat. H. 15 cm (6 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Antique bronze Ganesha riding a bull. The Ganesha is wonderfully animated as it holds the four attributes. Obtained in the 1960s from Katmandu. It measures 1.75" wide .5" deep at base 3.75" tall, 20th century.