PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and early example of an 18C Irish Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Table. GORGEOUS SIMPLICITY in this Mid-18th Century, George II Period, circa 1760-80, mahogany ‘Pembroke Table’. Flamed mahogany, with fold down side leaves. The secondary woods, appear to be a combination of sycamore and ash (consistent with it being ‘Irish’ made). The central...
To mark World Heritage Day, (18th April 2024) we are shining a light on the Shrines and Temples of Nikko. (As always with our blogs, you can click on any of the below images for a closer look at the featured work.) Nikko is one of 25 World Heritage Sites located...
PRESENTING AN Extraordinary, Scarce AND Significant 11C Shiva Tripurantaka Purple Sandstone Aid. It features a depiction of Tripurantaka (Tripurantaka Murti) as a manifestation of Lord Shiva. This aid was carved from red sandstone, most probable in Central India, circa 900-1000 Advert (the 10th or 11th Century). It sits on a picket plinth. We strongly believe...
PRESENTING A Attractive 15th Century Gilt-Copper Kirtimukha Repousse Plaque. From circa 1450 this is a spectacular piece of Indian antiquity. From Tibet/Nepal. This piece has impeccable Provenance! It was bought by a Personal Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction some time between 2000 and 2008. You can see from the shots where by the...
PRESENTING A Stunning 11C Pink Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving. From Central India. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was bought by a Non-public Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction some time involving 2000 and 2008. You can see from the pictures where by the Sotheby’s round label would the moment have been...
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from the 17th Century, namely, a 17C Set of 8 Paintings from a Yantra. Hastakara Yantra …. from Western India. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 21st March 2007. Sale Number 1812, Lot No....
PRESENTING A Attractive and Legendary Vintage Indian Tapestry of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. We are of the belief that this is from the early 20th Century, circa 1920. Produced of Cotton and hand-painted with an picture of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal , with the former presenting the Taj Mahal to his lover Mumtaz...
PRESENTING A Glorious Antique Indian Shiva Cotton Tapestry. We are of the impression that this is from the late 19th Century, circa 1880. Made of Cotton and hand-painted with an graphic of Shiva, closely bejeweled with her third eye and an elaborate headress that curls and finishes in what surface to be lotus flowers and...
PRESENTING a STUNNING Early 19th Century British Regency Rosewood Fold-over Side Table with Lions Paw Feet in the Manner of Gillows. ‘Period’ British Regency table, from circa 1820. Made of expensive and exclusive imported hardwood veneers from the Colonies in SE Asia, with a gorgeous grain and patina. The secondary woods, appear to be ‘elm’....
PRESENTING AN Excellent 20C Anglo Indian Fashion Double Sided Profusely Inlaid 4 Panel Screen or Room Divider. Built in Hoshiarpur, India, circa 1960-80. Made of ‘teak’ wooden in the Mughal Fashion, with pierced frieze panels and profusely inlaid with white plastic (fake ivory), to replicate previously, ivory inlaid Hoshiarpur craftsmanship. Take note: We have analyzed...
