With The Asian Sale, Crafoord Auctions Stockholm opens the doors to the fascinating world of Asian decorative arts.
In a catalogue of over 180 lots, we encounter temple fragments, scroll paintings, woodcuts, boxes and caskets, literature on the subject, bracelets and hair ornaments—and, of course, a fine selection of Chinese export porcelain.
It’s hard, not to say impossible, not to be captivated by this collection of cultural objects whose forms, ornaments, and decorations differ so strikingly from those of our own continent. The bronze opium weights, the Japanese openwork vases, and the small red-and-gold medicine chest are just a few examples of the refined treasures on offer. The polished coconut tobacco container is another—and for those wishing to delve deeper into the subject, Osvald Sirén’s volumes on Chinese gardens are a perfect place to start.
Warmly welcome to explore The Asian Sale at Crafoord Auctions Stockholm!
