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Large-Scale Pair of Polychrome Wooden HeadsSouth India (Karnataka–Kerala region), 19th centuryMale and FemaleAn imposing...
11/01/2026

Large-Scale Pair of Polychrome Wooden Heads
South India (Karnataka–Kerala region), 19th century
Male and Female

An imposing and unusually large paired example, distinguished by pronounced noses, bold facial presence, and a richly aged polychrome surface. Executed in solid wood with raised decorative detailing, the heads display strong volume, depth, and visual authority, with each figure holding its own character while remaining harmoniously paired.

Dimensions:
• Male Head: H 17” × B 20” × D 15”
• Female Head: H 18” × B 18” × D 18”

Portrait of a Distinguished Parsi Lady By -M. F. Pithawalla (1872–1937) Signed and dated 1918.Details:Medium: Bromide ph...
11/01/2026

Portrait of a Distinguished Parsi Lady By -
M. F. Pithawalla (1872–1937) Signed and dated 1918.

Details:
Medium: Bromide photograph with hand-applied painting
Support: Photograph mounted on board
Frame: Original period carved wooden frame with gilt finish
Dimensions: L 31” × B 25” (with frame)
Provenance: Private collection

An accomplished bromide portrait by M. F. Pithawalla, depicting a seated female figure rendered with clarity and restraint. Executed over a photographic base, the work reflects the artist’s refined handling of surface, balancing photographic realism with subtle painterly intervention typical of studio portraiture of the period.

The sitter is presented with a composed and dignified presence. Fine attention is given to the detailing of jewellery and attire, articulated through controlled brushwork and a harmonious tonal palette, lending the portrait a quiet elegance and suggesting a figure of social standing within early urban Parsi society.

The work is housed in its original carved wooden frame with gilt finish.

An Indo-European Hand-Painted Wooden Oval Frame, 19th century.Dimensions:Height: 51 inchesWidth: 28 inchesA tall and vis...
05/01/2026

An Indo-European Hand-Painted Wooden Oval Frame, 19th century.

Dimensions:
Height: 51 inches
Width: 28 inches

A tall and visually striking hand-painted polychrome wooden frame, featuring an elegant oval form with applied cresting and scrolling elements. The surface is richly decorated with floral motifs in red and green hues, reflecting European decorative vocabulary interpreted through Indian craftsmanship.

The frame retains its original painted surface, with gentle wear and areas of natural paint loss, consistent with age and period. Its scale, form and surface character make it an exceptional decorative statement piece.

Indo-Mughal Influenced Temple Frieze with GanapatiWestern India | Late 18th–19th Century. Dimensions:L 72 in | B 8.5 in...
26/12/2025

Indo-Mughal Influenced Temple Frieze with Ganapati
Western India | Late 18th–19th Century.


Dimensions:
L 72 in | B 8.5 in | D 2.5 in

Ganapati Balancing on One Leg with Riddhi and SiddhiWestern Indian Temple Frieze | Late 18th–Early 19th Century.Dimensio...
23/12/2025

Ganapati Balancing on One Leg with Riddhi and Siddhi
Western Indian Temple Frieze | Late 18th–Early 19th Century.

Dimensions
L 43.5” | B 9” | D 1”

European Majolica Jardinière Pedestal.A sculptural Majolica plant stand finished in a mesmerising teal–galaxy blue glaze...
22/12/2025

European Majolica Jardinière Pedestal.

A sculptural Majolica plant stand finished in a mesmerising teal–galaxy blue glaze, with soft relief detailing that comes alive under natural light. Originally intended to elevate plants in gardens and conservatories.

Tall Standing Male Ancestral FigureWood, Western Africa, circa 1900sA tall standing male figure with a strong frontal pr...
22/12/2025

Tall Standing Male Ancestral Figure
Wood, Western Africa, circa 1900s

A tall standing male figure with a strong frontal presence, defined by deeply set eyes, direct cuts, and an aged surface developed through time and handling. The form is restrained and deliberate, conceived as a standing presence rather than a decorative object. Natural splits and surface wear are visible throughout, consistent with age.

Dimensions:
H 42” | Base 9” × 8”

A Threshold from Western India | Monumental Painted Door, Gujarat · Late 18th – early 19th centuryDimensions: H 94” × W ...
20/12/2025

A Threshold from Western India | Monumental Painted Door, Gujarat · Late 18th – early 19th century

Dimensions: H 94” × W 70.5”


Wooden Yali (Vyala) Guardian FigureSouthern India · late 19th to mid 20th century.A stylised representation of the Yali,...
16/12/2025

Wooden Yali (Vyala) Guardian Figure
Southern India · late 19th to mid 20th century.

A stylised representation of the Yali, the mythological guardian associated with protection and strength in South Indian temple and palace traditions. Conceived in a powerful leonine form, intended as a symbolic presence rather than a naturalistic depiction.


Dimensions:
L 27 in | H 25 in | D 10 in

Group of Four Hand-Blown Green Glass DemijohnsBottles, c.1850s - 1930s.A set of four hand-blown glass demijohns in deep ...
09/12/2025

Group of Four Hand-Blown Green Glass Demijohns
Bottles, c.1850s - 1930s.

A set of four hand-blown glass demijohns in deep olive-green, each varying in scale and form with applied narrow necks and subtly irregular bodies characteristic of workshop production. Traditionally used for the storage and transport of wine or oil.

Surface bubbles, waviness, and natural asymmetry are consistent with age and handmade manufacture.

Attributed Takeshi Nii - Nychair-X with Ottoman, Japan, c.1970.A rare and iconic folding lounge chair embodying the esse...
06/12/2025

Attributed Takeshi Nii - Nychair-X with Ottoman, Japan, c.1970.

A rare and iconic folding lounge chair embodying the essence of Japanese modernism — celebrated globally for its balance of engineering precision, ergonomic comfort, and minimalist beauty. Designed by Takeshi Nii (1920–1991) in collaboration with Danish designer Makoto Shimazaki, the Nychair-X became a landmark in 20th-century furniture design, merging Japanese textile mastery with Scandinavian functionalism.

Originally conceived as a democratic object - strong, comfortable, lightweight and easy to move - the chair folds seamlessly into a compact form, reflecting Nii’s philosophy that good design must live with people, adapt, and endure. Today it is considered a collector’s masterpiece, featured in major design museums and coveted worldwide.

This example, attributed to Takeshi Nii, retains its original character, with age-borne patina on both fabric and chrome, and includes the original ottoman, making the pair an unusually complete survival.

Dimensions:
Chair - L 30” | B 23” | H 38”
Ottoman - L 23” | B 16” | H 12”

Exceptional Large-Scale Articulated Fish in German Silver, India, Length 66 cm (26 in)
06/12/2025

Exceptional Large-Scale Articulated Fish in German Silver, India, Length 66 cm (26 in)

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