Furnitures

Chinese perfume burners: a journey to the heart of an age-old tradition

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Nov 19, 20244 min read

Chinese perfume burners: a journey to the heart of an age-old tradition

Perfume burners occupy a special place in the cultural and spiritual history of China. At the crossroads of craftsmanship, religion and...

How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Nov 11, 20243 min read

How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique

In the art world, Asian objects fascinate with their rich history, profound symbolism and quality of workmanship. Whether you are a...

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Oct 30, 20244 min read

Hongmu wood in Chinese furniture

In the world of Chinese furniture, one material dominates for its timeless elegance and aura of prestige: hongmu wood, also known as ‘red...

Maki-e : The ancient art of gilded Japanese lacquerware

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Oct 17, 20243 min read

Maki-e : The ancient art of gilded Japanese lacquerware

Maki-e, literally translated as ‘sprinkled drawing’, is a traditional Japanese art form that dates back over a thousand years. Prized...

Pham Hau: a Vietnamese master of lacquerware

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Jun 11, 20242 min read

Pham Hau: a Vietnamese master of lacquerware

In the pantheon of twentieth-century Vietnamese artists, the name of Pham Hau occupies a singular place. This outstanding master...

Discovering traditional Korean furniture

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

May 7, 20242 min read

Discovering traditional Korean furniture

Far from being a mere relic of the past, traditional Korean furniture offers a fascinating insight into the country's ancestral culture...

Dazzling screens: The brilliance of Momoyama art (1573 - 1603) in Japan

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Dazzling screens: The brilliance of Momoyama art (1573 - 1603) in Japan

In the political turmoil of the Momoyama period, marked by the decline of the Ashikaga shogun and a tumultuous civil war, a cultural...

Chinese Furniture Art and Craftsmanship: A Journey Through the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Jan 25, 20245 min read

Chinese Furniture Art and Craftsmanship: A Journey Through the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Chinese furniture, particularly from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, is a fascinating subject that reveals much...

The Lustrous Legacy: Exploring the Art and Influence of Vietnamese Lacquer

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique

Jan 15, 20243 min read

The Lustrous Legacy: Exploring the Art and Influence of Vietnamese Lacquer

Vietnamese lacquer, or "sơn mài," is a sophisticated art form, reflecting a blend of indigenous techniques and cultural exchanges,...

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