Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art

With a focus on fine sculpture and painting from India and the Himalayas, as well as early sculpture from Southeast Asia, Bonhams is now presenting Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian sales in New York twice a year during Asia Week.

Covering the wide region from Afghanistan to Indonesia, the department focuses on the diverse material culture of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, and secular life spanning three thousand years.A broader range of works of art will also be offered through our San Francisco Fine Asian sales providing an unparalleled multi-tiered opportunity for buyers and a comprehensive service to consignors.

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for US$ 302,500 inc. premium
Rawat Gokal Das celebrating holi in the zenana Signed Bagta, Devgarh, dated 1808
Sold for US$ 74,500 inc. premium
A gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya Qing dynasty, 17th century
Sold for US$ 92,500 inc. premium
A copper alloy figure of Saint Sambandar Southern India, Chola period, 12th century
Sold for US$ 674,500 inc. premium
The Eilenberg Buddha
Copper alloy Thailand, Mon Dvaravati period, circa 8th century