Very large pair of cloisonné vases, Japan 19th century

Spectacular large Indian Maharaja palace table-console in teakwood, 19th century. A spectacular palace table, often used as a console in the enormous corridors of the Maharajas' palaces. Very decorative piece perfect for large houses or big outdoor veranda. Decorated with forged nails and fully carved belts. Palmyform legs. This table was used for 25 years as a dining room table for 12...

Exceptional pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of "a mecca" ...

Pair of very large pieces of woodwork (2.22 meter high) featuring winged angels at the top, surmounted by scrolling motifs and descending garlands of flowers. Probably once part of a...

Lacquered papier -maché vase ,Kashmir,19th c." A baluster vase with a flared neck, in painted and lacquered papier-mâché, decorated in polychrome and gold with a complex and varied floral design. Minor damage to the base. Modern base The papier-mâché technique was first adopted in Kashmir in the 14th century by Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a Sufi mystic, who came to Kashmir during the late 14th century along with his followers, many of whom were craftsmen. These craftsmen used hand-made paper pulp from Iran. Kashmir papier-mâché has been used to manufacture boxes (small and big), bowls, trays, étagères, useful and decorative items, models, birds and animals, vases, lights, corporate gifts...