The oriental art department is continuously growing, thanks to the special interest by a growing number of collectors from Asia and Europe in Oriental artworks.
Gregory’s offers: porcelain, ancient vases and sculpture, decorative items made of bronze, jade, ivory, wood and hard stones. We look for art – from ancient times to the Chinese Republic period – produced in China or Japan, but not only: we cover Central Asia, India, Tibet, Thailand, including the Middle East region.
Recent sales have attracted significant participation from international collectors, not only from Asia but also from Europe, demonstrating how Italy is attracting the attention of the global market in the field of Oriental art. This is mainly due to the ability to reach clients worldwide, through the development of the Live Auction system on various platforms and the possibility to participate in auctions by phone.
Oriental Art Auctions
The department deals with Oriental artworks ranging from ancient times to the Chinese Republican period, coming not only from Japan and China, but also from Central Asia, India, Tibet, Thailand, and the Middle East. The auctions feature porcelains, vases, precious objects of Oriental craftsmanship, masterpieces of ancient Chinese art, statues, and decorative items made of bronze, jade, ivory, wood, and hard stones: rarities of Oriental art and high-quality Oriental antiques in excellent condition. There is also great interest in Chinese furniture and furnishings. Among the most notable auction results, one recalls a significant bronze figure of seated Guanyin, a small Chinese statue dating back to the 1500s, which fetched €4,216.00.
Another notable result was the sale of a pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese vases, white and blue in color, from the early 20th century, which reached €3,936.00. Also from China, an elegant Beijing glass vase in the shape of an amphora from the early 1900s was sold for over €2,000.
Tribal Art Auctions
In 2018, the season of Tribal Art auctions began with a themed sale that saw great success with a collection of Phurba: daggers used for rituals, but not for sacrifices, in Nepal and Tibet. One particularly significant item was a rare wooden Phurba from Nepal, made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which sold for €2,480.00. The collection included more than 150 pieces, showcasing the breadth and historical richness of Tribal Art.
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