At Home with Asian Art
Chinese Porcelain Company
Asia Week New York is ground zero for Asian Art. Are you in the market for art (some of which are quite affordable) that is inspiring, motivational, or just plain fun to collect? On my third year of covering this thrilling cultural event, I’m finding more and more ways that you can actually use these treasures for your home, and what’s more, be able to pass it on to generations to come.
My findings with associating with the gallery dealers have been that I couldn’t find more passionate spirits, who are willing to tell, and guide me to an unparalleled world of the finest Asian Art from Ancient, Contemporary Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asia, Himalayan, Tibetan, Indian, and Korean Art. Among such dealers, I was particularly drawn by the ambitious collection from Brussels-based dealer, Gisèle Croës. Her exhibition is on view at the Gagosian Gallery on Madison Avenue. Ms. Croës has assembled a superbly beautiful collection of ancient Chinese art treasures, from archaic bronze vessels, earthenware, white-glazed potter jars, to two astonishing large bronze horses, that are quite frankly a true coup de grâce.
Among the 47 participating galleries, various auction houses, like Christies, Sothebys, and museums have opened their doors with a range of affordable Asian art, perfect for the novice to the more experienced collectors, and interior designers who want to expand their practice to art consulting. A not so easy task, but certainly one to inspire to.
A colorful portrait of an Indian woman at Jadestone Fine Asian Art
Michael C. Hughes eying a rare and important South East Asian tapestry at the Hughes, Koo New York, Mark Murray Gallery
Care to spend $300,000 on a Huanghuali yoke back armchair? Backward sloping yoke, China, Late Ming dynasty, 16th century, Huanghuali wood
Monumental parcel-gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist guardian, Weituo
from Gisèle Cross
Above: Gisèle Croës’ intensely beautiful and ambitious collection at the Gagosian Gallery
Gisèle Croës next to her large bronze horse, Eastern Han, 25–220
Above: Notable Tibetan sculptures at Carlo Cristi
Left: An extraordinary example of the Chinese Fat Ladies at Ralph M. Chait Galleries
Some of the finest Indian art are on display at Prahlad Bubbar’s Gallery
Rare Money Tree Promises Eternal Happiness and Wealth
Hai Tao Paitings at M. Sutheland Fine Arts
Japan in Black & White, Ink and Clay presented by Joan Mirviss
Right: A Yueyao Glazed Funerary Jar, Western Jin Dynasty, 265 – 316 AD
The Ik-Joong Kang’s exhibit at Kang Collection Korean Art
Marilyn White
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