11th Nov, 2024 11:00
Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia
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THREE ENCRUSTED PARCEL-GILT BROOCHES
Malaysia or Thailand made for the Chinese market by Peranakan smiths, late 19th - early 20th century, stamped Ju Zhen
THREE ENCRUSTED PARCEL-GILT BROOCHES
Malaysia or Thailand made for the Chinese market by Peranakan smiths, late 19th - early 20th century, stamped Ju Zhen
Comprising a large brooch, made of two sections joined together, the lower openwork section drop-shaped, the upper section designed as a stylised flower head with a rosette in the middle surrounded by lush foliage, set with foiled and faceted beads, possibly clear glass or a type of quartz, set in high-collet mounts around the edges and on the head, the back with a later-added hook; and two smaller circular parcel-gilt brooches featuring the same decoration, one of the brooches stamped at the back with the artisan mark in Chinese (JU ZHEN).
7cm the longest
(3)
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
THREE ENCRUSTED PARCEL-GILT BROOCHES
Malaysia or Thailand made for the Chinese market by Peranakan smiths, late 19th - early 20th century, stamped Ju Zhen
Comprising a large brooch, made of two sections joined together, the lower openwork section drop-shaped, the upper section designed as a stylised flower head with a rosette in the middle surrounded by lush foliage, set with foiled and faceted beads, possibly clear glass or a type of quartz, set in high-collet mounts around the edges and on the head, the back with a later-added hook; and two smaller circular parcel-gilt brooches featuring the same decoration, one of the brooches stamped at the back with the artisan mark in Chinese (JU ZHEN).
7cm the longest
(3)
Auction: Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia, 11th Nov, 2024
If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, 1933
The inaugural auction of the Arts of Asia department, entitled ‘Embracing Shadows’ inspired by the famous Japanese author’s essay on aesthetics comprises over 130 lots of paintings, prints, ceramics, lacquer, jewellery and bronze from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and Tibet spanning over a timeline from the late neolithic period to modern day.
Among the sale highlights are Chinese Imperial famille rose ‘Bitter Melon’ bowl bearing a six character Daoguang mark and of the period and an 18th century handscroll depicting foreign emissaries presenting horses at the court. It also features a Japanese gilt wood figure of Dainichi Nyorai from Azuchi Momoyama period and a group of 20th century Japanese prints including a private collection of works by Toshi and Hodaka Yoshida and other artists.
For any specific queries regarding East Asian art, specifically Japanese material, reach out to Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauction.com. For anything relating to Southeast Asian art, please contact the Head of Department, Beatrice Campi, at beatrice@azcaauction.com.
All lots are subject to Buyer's Premium of 23% + VAT
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188 Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Friday 1st Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm
Monday 4th Nov 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 5th Nov 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 6th Nov 10am - 4pm
Thursday 7th Nov 10am - 4pm
Friday 8th Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9th Nov 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10th Nov 11am - 4pm
