WELCOME
Welcome to Vanishing Arts Gallery’s collection of art, antiques, artifacts, adornments and more, spanning centuries, continents and artists from numerous time periods, traditions and beliefs. Travel back through time to visit our carefully curated selection of authentic and unique artistic, spiritual and cultural treasures from around the globe. Call 213-568-3030 to schedule an appointment or write us at [email protected].
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At the start of 2025, Vanishing Arts began to also feature the work of ground-breaking contemporary artists as part of its collection. Click the following links to view the wonderful creations of artists we have spotlighted to date, including: Pascal Giacomini, Lark Pilinsky and Anush Babayan.
Featured Item
Joyful Ancestor on Horseshoe Chair (19504)
Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th Century, Ht: 9.75″
EXPLORE AND LEARN
We invite you to explore the wealth of more than 400 items from six continents that we have already added to our site. Each piece has been identified with four components: a Title, an Overview and an expanded Description. Click on Additional Information for more details on origin, date, size, condition and shipping.
Lastly, we utilize the following time periods throughout the site to provide an accurate historical reference:
Ancient (pre-1200 CE)
Antique (1200-1920)
Vintage (1921-1980)
Modern (1981-present)
The items featured below provide a pleasing sampling from all nine categories in the navigational toolbar on this page:
Guanyin Carvings
Provincial Guanyin on Lotus
China
18th-19th Century
$3,300.00
Ming/Qing Guanyin with Child
China
18th-19th Century
$1,800.00
Gilt Guanyin, 5 Buddhas in Crown
China
18th Century
$1,400.00
Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown
China
17th-18th Century
$975.00
Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus
China
18th-19th Century
$525.00
Guanyin in Lalitsana, Royal Ease
China
18th-19th Century
$625.00
Antique Nanhai Guanyin
China
17th-18th Century
$595.00
Bronze Guanyin in Meditation
China
Circa 1940
$525.00
Buddha Sculptures
Large Lacquer Buddha Head
Burma (Myanmar)
18th-19th Century
$6,500.00
Bronze Earth-Witnessing Buddha
Burma (Myanmar)
1970s
$2,100.00
Brass Buddha with Aureole
Nepal
1940-1950
$625.00
Rare Ming Vairocana Buddha
China
16th-17th Century
$8,500.00
Ming Shakyamuni on Lotus Base
China
16th-17th Century
$2,350.00
Freedom from Fear Buddha
Laos
18th-19th Century
$1,195.00
Rare Amitabha of Western Paradise
China
16th-17th Century
7,500.00
Buddha as an Infant on Lion
China
18th-19th Century
$625.00
Chinese Sculptures and Masks
Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head
China
Early 19th Century
$650.00
“Holy Mother in Heaven” Mazu
China
19th-20th Century
$875.00
High Status Taoist Official
China
18th Century
$3,400.00
Monk with Green Robe on Pedestal
China
17th Century
$1,350.00
Immortal Lu Dongbin
China
15th-16th Century
$3,750.00
Attendant with Celestial Scarf
China
18th-19th Century
$2,250.00
Cheerful Porcelain Cat Teapot
China
1912-1949
$135.00
Nuo Opera Mask of Tudi Gong
China
18th-19th Century
$450.00
Jewelry
Tibetan Turquoise Necklace, Buddha Pendant
China
20th Century
$495.00
Silver Necklace, Krishna with Gopis
India
1890-1920
$595.00
Kuchi Pendant on Beaded Necklace
Aghanistan
1940-1950
$110.00
Rare Ethiopian Crucifix Pendant
Ethiopia
19th Century
$295.00
From Other Countries
Burmese Dancer with Gold Sarong
Burma/Myanmar
1920-1940
$975.00
Wood Sarcophagus Mask
Egypt
664-20 BCE
$2,200.00
Yoruba Warrior House Post
Nigeria
Circa 1940s
$2,950.00
Rare Saint Joseph with Christ Child
India
19th-20th Century
$3,300.00
Works from Featured Artists
