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Modern Asian Art and Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000729 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000369 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000747 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Irene Zevon Untitled Lithograph in Colors
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006), Untitled, Lithograph in Colors on Paper, 1959, signed in pencil and dated lower right and marked "Trial Proof" lower left, depicting an abstract st...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Jean Lurcat "Belier-Feuillage" Lithograph, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Jean Lurcat (French, 1892-1966), "Belier-Feuillage" [Ram-Foliage], Lithograph in Colors on Paper, circa 1950s, signed in plate lower left, ink inscribed, signed, and dated below, mou...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

John Murray Barton "To Lenny with Love" Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
John Murray Barton (American, 1921-2000), "To Lenny with Love", Artist's Proof Lithograph in Colors on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, titled lower center, and marked "A.P." low...
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1990s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

J.Z. "Albuquerque-Q4" Graphite on Paper, 1977
Located in New York, NY
"Albuquerque-Q4", Graphite Pencil on Paper, 1977, signed in pencil "J.Z." and dated "'77" lower right, titled lower left. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Dimensions: S...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic lidded celadon vessel made by Japanese potter Uichi Shimizu (1926-2004) circa post 1980s. The vessel was known as Mizusashi in Japanese and used as a freshwater container t...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

The Aurelia Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
the aurelia embraces andre’s personal curiosity for the ocean and the way the sea represents an unknown, infinite world. the jelly-fish-inspired design features a handcrafted fluted ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

1965, Framed Winter Scene Watercolor and Gouache on Masa Paper, Frederick Wong
Located in Morristown, NJ
Frederick Wong (American, b. 1929-2019), "Winter Camp", 1965, watercolor and gouache on Masa paper, signed "Frederick Wong" at lower right, with Chinese characters (name and date) and seal mark on left side. Frederick Wong received both his BFA and MA degrees from the University of New Mexico. He taught at Brooklyn Pratt Institute, Hofstra University and at The Art Students League of New York. The author of "Oriental Watercolor Techniques – For Contemporary Painting” and "The Complete Calligrapher", he was listed in “Who’s Who in American Art” from 1966 to his passing. “What is international and timeless in landscape scenes? Well, Frederick Wong has found it in these quiet, misty scenes...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Ciborowski "The Holy Grail" Chromogenic Print 2010
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Ciborowski (American, b. 1970) "The Holy Grail" chromogenic print mounted on Plexiglas, signed to verso, numbered "1/25", circa 2010, housed in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ciborowski "That 70's Hotel" Chromogenic Print
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Ciborowski (American, b. 1970) "That 70's Hotel" chromogenic print mounted on plexiglass, signed to verso, numbered "1/25", circa 2011, housed in a white lacquered wood frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Plexiglass

Rex Ray
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely example of Rex Ray’s graphic collage style. Rex Ray (1956-2015) was an American graphic designer and artist based in San Francisco. His work is in museums including the Berk...
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Early 2000s Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Resin, Wood, Paper

Jane Currie Clark Signed Original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jane Currie Clark signed original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art. Item features original signature, plexiglass front, wood frame. circa 1980s. Measurements: 27" H x 35" W x 1" D.
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1980s Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Plexiglass

Jicol’06
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 H24 Acrylic on canvas, signed by artist
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Early 2000s Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer

Moshe Gershuni "Untitled" Mixed Media on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Moshe Gershuni (Israeli, 1936-2017), "Untitled", Mixed Media on Paper including charcoal and oil paint, signed lower right, cerused wood frame. Provenance: Property from a 900 Park A...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Etien Abstract Expressionism Acrylic on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Etien (American, born 1948) abstract expressionism acrylic and pastel on paper from artist's 'black period', circa 1990s, signed to lower right, housed in an ebonized wood frame. D...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Andrew Jansons Abstract Gouache on Paper 1984
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Jansons (Latvian American, 1942 - 1989) Abstract Gouache on Paper, Signed and Dated Lower Right in Pencil "Jansons 1984". Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Signed Modern "Blue Wave I" Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Modern minimalist oil on canvas painting depicting an abstracted azure streak upon a slate gray ground, signed to lower right, titled "Blue Wave I" and dated 2007 to verso, housed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Canvas

William Taggart "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979
Located in New York, NY
William Bill Taggart (American, 1936-2007) "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979, acrylic painting on foam and linen in two pieces, signed, titled, and dated to reverse. Provenance: From a 63...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Foam

Stephane Couturier "Rue Auber, Paris IX" C-Print
Located in New York, NY
Stephane Couturier (French, b. 1957), "Rue Auber, Paris IX", Chromogenic Print, signed, titled, and numbered "2/3" on verso, wood frame. Provenance: From the 50 East 89th Street esta...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Topped Wooden Rolling Table Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Black topped wooden rolling table bar cart, rectangular with four square legs conjoined by a spindled undertier terminating in four casters. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Abelardo Morell "Central Park..." Gelatin Print
Located in New York, NY
Abelardo Morell (b. 1948) Camera Obscura, "Central Park looking northwest in office", Gelatin Silver Print, 1999, edition 3/15, with Michael Hoppen gallery label to verso and accompa...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Plastic

Ikat Fabric Pair of Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. Pair of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Andre Namenek Pit-Fired Ceramic Covered Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Andre Namenek (American, XX-XXI) Studio Art Pottery ceramic wood-fired covered vessel with a white and blue glaze and two molded handles, signed and dated 1989 to underside. Dealer:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Flower Vase S/N0000169 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonderful rainbow sheen on a 6 half petal top oval shaped vase. This vase requires precise forming and...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Maria Lassnig "Double Self Portrait" Screenprint
Located in New York, NY
Maria Lassnig (Austrian, 1919-2014) "Double Self Portrait" Color Screenprint, 2008, numbered 77/100 and signed to lower left, housed in silver-ton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rachel Whiteread "Herringbone Floor" Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Dame Rachel Whiteread DBE (English, b. 1963), "Herringbone Floor", Relief Engraving. 2001, signed in pencil "RW" and numbered "103/450" lower right, dated and titled lower left. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sam Francis "Paradise Ash" Lithograph, 1981
Located in New York, NY
Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994 ) "Paradise Ash" (Diptych), 1981, Lithograph in colors, on two sheets of HMP Koller paper, pencil signed and editioned "37/43", published by Gemini G...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Jim Dine "Confetti Heart" Serigraph
Located in New York, NY
Jim Dine (American, b.1935) "Confetti Heart", Serigraph, 1970, pencil signed to recto Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Louise Bourgeois "The Smile" Etching with Drypoint
Located in New York, NY
Louise Bourgeois (French/American, 1911-2010), "The Smile", Etching with Drypoint on Wove Paper, 2001, signed in pencil "LB" and dated lower right, numbered "24/50" lower left, label...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Ronald K. Parker "Life" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Life" Verdigris Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 21/99" to leg. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ikat Fabric Pair Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. Pair of h...
Category

Early 2000s Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Ronald K. Parker "Love" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Love" Honey Verdigris Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 40/99" to leg. Dealer:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rudolf Jacobi (German, 1889 - 1972) A snow covered village, oil on canvas.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rudolf Jacobi (German, 1889 - 1972) A snow covered village, oil on canvas painting. Signed lower right. Frame: 38.5"x 32.5"
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ruben Hernandez "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1988
Located in New York, NY
Ruben Hernandez (Mexican, 20th-21st Century), Untitled, Abstracted Bronze Sculpture, 1988, labeled to base "Ruben Hernandez G, Escultor, 1988". Provenance: from 200 E 89th. Dealer: ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Illegibly Signed Contemporary Art Sculpture, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted Illegibly Signed Painted Wood Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to verso. Dealer: S138XX
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ikat Fabric Pair Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items Pair of han...
Category

Early 2000s Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Romare Bearden "Dreams of Exile" Color Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), "Dreams of Exile", Lithograph in Colors, 1971, signed in pencil lower right and titled and numbered edition "30/100" lower left, Poster Editions...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000636 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Joan Shapiro "Untitled" Oil on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) "Untitled" Oil on Paper, Signed "Joan H. Shapiro" lower left. Provenance: From the collection of the artist. Dimensions: Image: 15.5" H x 19.5"...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paint

Louis Mendez Ceramic Art Pottery Platter
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Ceramic Art Pottery Platter with reclining nude female figure, signed to base. Dimensions: 18.75" L x 10.25" W. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Octopus Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Octopus Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali both from South Afri...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000427 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

LeRoy Neiman "Vigilant" Bronze Sculpture, 1987
Located in New York, NY
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012), "Defiant", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1983, signature and numbered edition 283 of 350 to reverse. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Raaquu Raku Large Tsubomi 13.5" Wide Vase S/N0000680 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsubomi ~ Bud A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Tsubomi Vase is a wide Art Series vase that resembles an unopened flower bud. Thi...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chameleon Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Chameleon Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully painted by Winnie Mchunu both from South Africa. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

LeRoy Neiman "Defiant" Bronze Sculpture, 1983
Located in New York, NY
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012), "Defiant", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1983, signature and numbered edition 283 of 350 to reverse. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Subirachs "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1982
Located in New York, NY
Subirachs (Josep Maria Subirachs, Spanish, 1927-2014), "Untitled", Bronze Sculpture, numbered and stamped in cast “56/250 RKP Int. Corp c. 1982”. Provenance: From the collection of t...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000050 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Pre-Order Raaquu Raku Pottery Large Issho 13.5" Ceramic Vase - Obvara
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Pre-Order ~ Issho ~ Together A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Issho Vase is a wide Art Series vase that represents the spirit of...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Black Leopard Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Black Leopard Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sondelani Ntshalintshali and beautifully painted by Swelihle Khanyeza both f...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Giraffe Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and hand painted by Winnie Nene in South Africa. Measuring 7 inches high ...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000018 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Hornbill Teapot
Located in North Miami, FL
Hornbill Teapot by Ardmore Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Octavia Mazibuko and hand painted by Rosemary Mazibuko in South Africa. Measuring 10 inches high 8 inches in length and 6 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Joan Shapiro Nude Woman Gouache on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) watercolor gouache painting on paper depicting a seated nude female figure, signed in pencil lower right, housed under glass in a gilt wood frame...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paint

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