If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, 1933

The inaugural auction of the Arts of Asia department, entitled ‘Embracing Shadows’ inspired by the famous Japanese author’s essay on aesthetics comprises over 130 lots of paintings, prints, ceramics, lacquer, jewellery and bronze from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and Tibet spanning over a timeline from the late neolithic period to modern day.

Among the sale highlights are Chinese Imperial famille rose ‘Bitter Melon’ bowl bearing a six character Daoguang mark and of the period and an 18th century handscroll depicting foreign emissaries presenting horses at the court. It also features a Japanese gilt wood figure of Dainichi Nyorai from Azuchi Momoyama period and a group of 20th century Japanese prints including a private collection of works by Toshi and Hodaka Yoshida and other artists.

For any specific queries regarding East Asian art, specifically Japanese material, reach out to Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauction.com. For anything relating to Southeast Asian art, please contact the Head of Department, Beatrice Campi, at beatrice@azcaauction.com.

All lots are subject to Buyer's Premium of 23% + VAT

Azca Auctions proudly presents an exquisite Watches and Jewellery Auction on 18th of November. This remarkable event features 145 lots, ranging from iconic timepieces like the Omega, Speedmaster, Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox... to rare, limited-edition watches and high-end jewellery by Jacob & Co such as a unique 18k rose gold and black diamond beads glove from the Touch Collection. Highlights include sought-after Rolex models, from the Red Submariner to the famous GMT Pepsi, to unique Rolex stone dials in malachite, ferrite and stella, as well as a limited edition Patek Philippe Grand Complication Celestial. With offerings for all budgets, this auction is a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Tomas Aznar at tomas@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are thrilled to be offering a selection of pieces from a distinguished Italian private collection of East Asian art in a spring single owner sale.

Dr Claudio Perino begun collecting in the early 2000s. His interest in Japanese lacquer soon transitioned into woodblock prints and ceramics, eventually focusing on paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods.

Always eager to share the joy of experiencing his treasures, Dr Perino exhibited his lacquer, prints and paintings at the MAO - Museum of Oriental Art in Turin between 2008 - 2023. The twenty-four paintings featured in the current sale were a part of a large exhibition curated by Prof Matthi Forrer at the Museo delle Culture in Lugano and later the Torinian MAO between 2020 - 2022.

Among the sixty-two lots presented here, there are a few pieces of Korean ceramics. Chinese art is represented among others by a porcelain plaque by Wang Qi, an early Qingbai ewer and two important Qing Dynasty embroidered silk robes. 

For any questions relating to the sale, please contact the Head of the Japanese Department, Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauctions.com.