PARIS.- On 10 June, Artcurial will host an auction dedicated to Asian art. Comprising nearly 200 lots and several private collections, the sale will take us on a voyage throughout the Asian continent including several sections representing Japanese art followed by Chinese art, concluding with South-Eastern Asian art, in particular with pieces from India, Thailand, and Cambodia.

Chinese and Japanese art
Chinese art will be represented by several outstanding pieces such as a large Doucai porcelain dish, a legacy from the Qing Dynasty and Kangxi period (1662-1722). Decorated with dragons and Phoenix surrounded with peonies and foliage, it is marked with six Kangxi characters at the base (estimate: €30,000 - 40,000).

Among these remarkable objects, a silver and gold-inlaid bronze jug dating from the Song-Ming dynasty (13th-15th century). This material is especially rare for a pouring vessel of this shape. Sublimated by a stylized high chiselled Gui dragon foot and a handle surmounted by the head of fantastic animal, it is estimated €25,000 - 35,000. Another noteworthy piece, a bowl covered in white jade from the Qing Dynasty and Qianlong period (1736-1795), the golden age of Chinese civilization. This object carries an estimate of between €12,000 and 18,000.

An important and rare twelve-sheet black and gold lacquer and paper screen will also undoubtedly create a stir amongst the bidders. From the Qing Dynasty, it is dated 1870, the tenth year of the reign of Tongzhi. The twelve panels are each composed of a central part on which are inscribed Mahayana Buddhist texts, originating in the North of India and spreading later to China and the rest of Asia. They are signed by Zongshi Yan Xu, the calligrapher associated to the Imperial Family (estimate: €5,000 and 7,000).

A Hu porcelain vase with Guan type glazing dating from the Qing Dynasty and Qianlong period from the collection of a Parisian enthusiast is sure to attract a great deal of interest. The hexagonal balustrade shape is covered with pale celadon glaze and carries an estimate of €15,000 - 20,000.

Other remarkable lot: a vase covered in monochrome celadon porcelain, Qianlong period, marked by six Qianlong characters at the base (estimate: €20,000 - 30,000).

Japanese art will be represented by a large piece of partially glossed hinoki and keyaki wood mizuya kitchen furniture. The Meiji period (1868-1912) piece of furniture carries an estimate of between €800 and 1,200.

Among the emblematic objects from Japanese culture, a set of twenty-six ink and colour paintings on silk from the latter part of the 19th - early 20th century, decorated with birds, butterflies, dragonflies and various flowers (estimate: €6,000 - 8,000 ) and a 20th century satsuma porcelain dish in the shape of a fan adorned with medallions of scenes representing characters with Mount Fuji in the background (estimate: €200 - 300).

The Art of Southeast Asia
The Art of Southeast Asia will bring this auction to a close with a large 12th century black stone Buddhist stele from Northern India. Representing Vishnu, the second God of the Hindu trinity, standing on a lotus, wearing a tiara and decked in jewellery, he is accompanied by his companions Sarasvati and Sri Bhu (estimate €10,000 - 15,000).

Tibetan culture will also be represented with a partially gilt copper statuette of Milarepa, magician, Yogi and Tibetan poet, here dressed in monastic garb. This piece, dating from the 19th century carries an estimate of between €1,500 and 2,000 €.

Finally, a 17th century gold lacquered wood statue of Buddha will illustrate Thai art (estimate: €6,000 - 8,000), while a 17th century sandstone divinity head will represent Cambodian Khmer art (estimate: €3,000 - 4,000).