ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

A SUPERB DRAGON "SHU DEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s

Done

Boston, MA, United States

Auction Details

ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

Imperial Asian Arts

This sale consists of works of arts from every aspect of life from Tibet and its spheres of influence. This fall we are excited to present a wide selection of artifacts ranging from Himalayan jewels and adornments, a large collection of rare Tibetan rugs, tribal and primitive arts, wooden and metal works of arts from the Himalayas, Chinese silk textiles and various Asian antiques and collectibles. This sale offers opportunities to all collectors and dealers of Asian arts. www.imperialasianarts.com

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

A BAOTOU SADDLE RUG, CHINA, 1900s: A Baotou saddle rug, Inner Mongolia, 1900s. 115cm x 49cm.

0073: A BAOTOU SADDLE RUG, CHINA, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A LARGE BUDDHIST CARPET, QING CHINA, 19TH CENTURY: A superb large Ningxia rug, Ningxia, North China, late 19th Century. With a central cartouche containing two buddhist lions circling around an emblem amidst a swastik field and framed by a key-fret

0074: A LARGE BUDDHIST CARPET, QING CHINA, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

Sold

A PAIR OF SITTING RUGS, CHINA, 1900s: A PAIR OF PEKING SITTING RUGS, China, early 20th Century. Decorated with floral medallions and cauldron borders. Wool on cotton. 57cm x 52.5cm.

0075: A PAIR OF SITTING RUGS, CHINA, 1900sEst. US$400-US$600

See Sold Price

A SET OF 3 SMALL RUGS, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A SET OF 3 SMALL SITTING RUGS, China, late 19th Century. The rugs are decorated with five medallions on beige field. The central medallion depicts the Chinese "Shou" character and four floral

0076: A SET OF 3 SMALL RUGS, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Sold

A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A NINGXIA SQUARE SITTING RUG, China, 19th Century. Decorated with a central medallion on yellow ground, bordered by cauldrons. With signs of wear. 63cm x 60cm.

0077: A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600

See Sold Price

Sold

A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A NINGXIA SQUARE SITTING RUG, China, late 18th Century. Decorated with a central medallion on yellow ground, bordered by cauldrons. With signs of wear. 65cm x 63cm.

0078: A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600

See Sold Price

A LARGE NINGXIA RUG, CHINA, 1940s: A large Ningxia rug, China, Mid 20th Century. Decorated with dragons within cartouches on ivory/beige field full of clouds. 195cm x 127.5cm.

0079: A LARGE NINGXIA RUG, CHINA, 1940sEst. US$2,000-US$2,400Lot Passed

A MONUMENTAL PEKING RUG, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY: A large Peking rug, China, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A superb rug decorated with five skillfully drawn phoenixes flying amidst clouds on royal blue ground. Surrounded by a beautiful band of

0080: A MONUMENTAL PEKING RUG, CHINA, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

A BIDRI BATTLE AXE, INDIA, 17th CENTURY: A SILVER INLAID BIDRI-WARE BATTLE AXE, Deccan, Central India, 17th Century. The silver-inlaid decoration consists of foliate motifs. 51cm.

0081: A BIDRI BATTLE AXE, INDIA, 17th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A CANE SWORD, INDIA, 1900s: A CANE SWORD, India, 19th/20th century. The handle is carved in the shape of a tiger head and the neck entwined with the stripes above a patinated wooden shaft enclosing an iron blade. Total

0082: A CANE SWORD, INDIA, 1900sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400Lot Passed

A PAIR OF NINGXIA FRAGMENTS, CHINA, EARLY19TH CENTURY: A pair of Ningxia runner fragments, Ningxia, late 18th/ early 19th Century. 45cm x 40cm(2).

0083: A PAIR OF NINGXIA FRAGMENTS, CHINA, EARLY19TH CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A SHAGREEN SADDLE WITH STIRRUPS, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A GILT METAL MOUNTED AND SHAGREEN SADDLE, Tibet, early 19th Century. Constructed from hardwood tied together with leather strips and covered with shagreen from ray skin. The stuffed cotton and cloth

0084: A SHAGREEN SADDLE WITH STIRRUPS, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

A BAOTOU RUG, CHINA, 1900s: A BAOTOU RUG, China, 1900. A decorative Baotou rug depicting a flower in a vase and auspicious objects, surrounded by stylized clouds. Wool on cotton, 71cm x 69cm.

0085: A BAOTOU RUG, CHINA, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, Tibet, 1920s. This small runner is a pair of two sitting rugs. Stylized with two central floral medallions on coral field. Made in Tibetan weaving style, the design is

0086: A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

Sold

A RARE PAIR OF "GYABNYE" RUGS, TIBET, 1920s: A RARE PAIR OF 'GYABNYE' RUGS, Southern Tibet, Early 20th Century. 'Gyabnye' or cushion rugs were commissioned only by the wealthiest families or the high lamas. This pair of rugs depicts disembodied

0087: A RARE PAIR OF "GYABNYE" RUGS, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

See Sold Price

A FINE FLORAL KHADEN, TIBET, 1920s: A fine "Khaden" or sleeping rug, Southern Tibet, 1920s. The rug depicts a traditional Tibetan style floral motifs accompanied by a pair of birds and beautifully drawn waves at each end, all on an

0088: A FINE FLORAL KHADEN, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

A UNIQUE SADDLE TOP RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20TH CENTURY: A SADDLE TOP RUG, TIBET, early 20th Century. With a very unique design. The center of the rug is decorated with the Tibetan rendition of the Chinese longevity symbols of the three fruits(Buddha's

0089: A UNIQUE SADDLE TOP RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20TH CENTURYEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

"PEMA CHUNYI" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A small Tibetan "Pema Chunyi" or twelve lotuses rug, early 20th Century. This rug is a fragment of a standard Khaden sized "Pema Chunyi" rug. The art depicts six lotuses and the vines meandering on

0090: "PEMA CHUNYI" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000

See Sold Price

Sold

AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: An upper saddle rug, Tibet, 1920s. Decorated with floral motifs surrounded by an inner pearl border and an outer floral border. 75cm x 57.5cm.

0091: AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$350-US$450

See Sold Price

Sold

AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: An upper saddle rug, Tibet, 1920s. Decorated with floral designs on an ivory ground. 67.5cm x 52.5cm.

0092: AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$400-US$600

See Sold Price

A NINGXIA TEMPLE RUNNER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY: A Ningxia temple runner, China, 19th Century. The runner consists of three square mats and has a typical form of a temple runner. 172.5cm x 62.5cm.

0093: A NINGXIA TEMPLE RUNNER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY: A square Ningxia sitting rug, China, 19th Century. Decorated with floral designs on blued field. 75cm x 71.5cm.

0094: A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, early 20th century. 76cm x 44cm.

0095: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, early 20th Century. 62cm x 38cm.

0096: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

Imperial Asian Arts

Boston, MA, United States78 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

US$0US$50

US$1,000US$100

US$2,000US$250

US$5,000US$500

US$10,000US$1,000

US$30,000US$2,500

US$50,000US$5,000

Buyer's Premium

28% up to US$50,000.00
18% above US$50,000.00

Terms & Conditions

The properties offered and sold through The Imperial Asian Arts auctions shall be offered and sold pursuant to the terms and conditions set below. This Agreement constitutes the statement of terms and conditions in accordance to which all property is offered for Sale. By bidding at the auction by internet bidding or any other means, the buyer of the property agrees to be bound by this Agreement. All Property Sold As Is, Where is, with all faults. Neither The Imperial Asian Arts Auctions nor any consignor makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied with respect to the Property or the correctness of the catalogue or any other description of the property. In no event shall The Imperial Gallery or Imperial Asian Arts or the consignor be responsible for the correctness of the description. All measurements are estimates. All statements contained in the catalog or in the lot descriptions are qualified statements of opinion and not representations of warranties. Buyers bidding signifies that the buyer has examined the property as fully as desired or chosen not to examine the property and is aware of the condition of the property as is. If a lot offered is subject to a reserve, we may implement such reserve by bidding in behalf of the consigner in response to other bidders until reaching the reserve. All sales are FINAL.