WELCOME
Welcome to VA’s collection of art, antiques, adornments and more, spanning centuries, continents and artists from numerous traditions and beliefs. Vanishing Arts is excited to now feature the work of ground-breaking contemporary artists as part of our collection. Our latest Featured Artist is Anush Babayan, whose wonderful paintings offer a distinctly mystical view of the cosmos with thematic elements that draw from her Armenian cultural background and Christian heritage.
Featured Artist: Anush Babayan
Born in the capital city of Yerevan in 1954, Anush is a celebrated Armenian artist whose deeply evocative paintings blend mystical themes of the cosmos with contemporary insights and stylistic techniques. An accomplished scholar, she is an Associate Professor at Russian-Armenian University, where she has taught courses on art therapy, aesthetic communication and the philosophy of art for over 20 years.
Her highly sought after paintings employ the use of Chinese brushes and mineral paints on rice paper in an instantly recognizable style that merges philosophy, poetry and cosmic exploration. Her work has been exhibited in over 50 solo and group exhibitions across Armenia, Russia, France, the U.S., Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Lebanon and elsewhere. She is a proud member of both the International Foundation of Armenian Artists and the Union of Artists of Estonia.
For an awesome video sampling Anush’s work, check out the 40-second Artist Reel on the right side of this page.
Anush Babayan Artist Reel
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40-Second Artist Reel, Anush Babayan
Vanishing Arts Gallery
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Lastly, we utilize the following time periods throughout the site to provide an accurate historical reference: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:
Antique Triad of Apostles
Bolivia, 18th-19th Century, Ht: 11″
$1,232.50
Jambupati Buddha in Royal Attire
Burma, 19th Century, Ht: 25.5″
$2,575.00
Vanity Cabinet – Elaborate Carving
China, 19th Century, Ht: 20.75″
$625.00
Yixing Teapot, Peking Opera Scene
China, 19th Century, Ht: 6″
$975.00
Brocaded Bible Cover
Bolivia, 18th-19th Century, Ht: 10.5″
$195.00
Guanyin with Dhyani Buddhas
China, 18th-19th Century, Ht: 27.5″
$4,350.00
Manilla Trade Bracelet, Fulani People
West Africa, 19th Century, Ht: 3.125″
$295.00
Glass Painting of a Peacock
India, circa 1920-1930, Ht: 16″
$385.00
Dayak Ancestral Mask
Borneo, circa 1920-1940, Ht: 23.375″
$1,450.00
Peacock with Inset Glass, Mirrors
Burma, 18th-19th Century, Ht: 16.5″
$595.00
Pair of Fu Lions on Pedestals
China, 19th Century, Ht: 12″
$985.00
Han Cocoon Jar, Cloud Designs
China, 206 BCE-220 CE, Ht: 11.75″
$2,100.00