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 vanishingarts213@gmail.com.
And for a more detailed look at some of our favorite topics, click the Blogs & Newsletters link below:
Celebrating Bhante Piyananda’s 50 Years in the United States
Featured Item
Shan/Tai Yai Style Buddha in Earth-Witnessing Posture
Burma/Myanmar, 19th Century, Ht: 33.5”
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Lastly, we utilize the following time periods throughout the site to provide an accurate historical reference: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
Ming/Qing Guanyin with Child
China
18th-19th Century
Gilt Guanyin, 5 Buddhas in Crown
China
18th Century
Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown
China
17th-18th Century
Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus
China
18th-19th Century
Guanyin in Lalitsana, Royal Ease
China
18th-19th Century
Antique Nanhai Guanyin
China
17th-18th Century
Bronze Guanyin in Meditation
Thailand
Circa 1940
Buddha Sculptures
Large Lacquer Buddha Head
Burma (Myanmar)
18th-19th Century
Bronze Earth-Witnessing Buddha
Burma (Myanmar)
1970s
Brass Buddha with Aureole
Nepal
1940-1950
Rare Ming Vairocana Buddha
China
16th-17th Century
Ming Shakyamuni on Lotus Base
China
16th-17th Century
Freedom from Fear Buddha
Laos
18th-19th Century
Rare Amitabha of Western Paradise
China
16th-17th Century
Buddha as an Infant on Lion
China
18th-19th Century
Chinese Sculptures and Masks
Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head
China
Early 19th Century
“Holy Mother in Heaven” Mazu
China
19th-20th Century
High Status Taoist Official
China
18th Century
Monk with Green Robe on Pedestal
China
17th Century
Immortal Lu Dongbin
China
15th-16th Century
Attendant with Celestial Scarf
China
18th-19th Century
Cheerful Porcelain Cat Teapot
China
1912-1949
Nuo Opera Mask of Tudi Gong
China
18th-19th Century
Jewelry
Tibetan Turquoise Necklace, Buddha Pendant
China
20th Century
Silver Necklace, Krishna with Gopis
India
1890-1920
Kuchi Pendant on Beaded Necklace
Aghanistan
1940-1950
Rare Ethiopian Crucifix Pendant
Ethiopia
19th Century
From Other Countries
Burmese Dancer with Gold Sarong
Burma/Myanmar
1920-1940
Wood Sarcophagus Mask
Egypt
664-20 BCE
Yoruba Warrior House Post
Nigeria
Circa 1940s
Rare Saint Joseph with Christ Child
India
19th-20th Century
Works from Featured Artists
