Asian Arts
About
The breadth of Asian history is so vast and so varied that the term “Asian Arts” barely breaks the surface of the rich artistic heritage of the Asiatic continent. The Leland Little Asian Arts Department has sold pieces from a monumental Vietnamese lacquer painting to fine Chinese Imperial throne covers, Tibetan thangkas to original woodblock prints by the Japanese masters like Yoshida Hiroshi. Each represents the very best of its country’s artistic traditions and the global nature of the contemporary art market.
Contact
Kendal Parker
Asian Arts Director
kendal@lelandlittle.com
Kendal Parker is a Chapel Hill native whose love of Asian art has taken her around the world and back. Kendal holds a BA and MA in Art History from the University of Georgia. She has worked with Asian art collections at museums across the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ackland Art Museum. Kendal spent seven years living in Hong Kong and Singapore before returning to North Carolina to raise her three sons.
Current and Upcoming Auctions
Upcoming: Spring Modern Art & Design
Apr 20, 2023, 9:00am
The Estate of the late Frank Daniels Jr. & his wife Julia Jones Daniels
Mar 31, 2023, 9:00am
Upcoming: April Estate Auction
Apr 13, 2023, 9:00am
Upcoming: Signature Summer Auction
Jun 10, 2023, 9:00am
Exceptional Results
Explore Recent Stories
Chair Files: Kendal
A Collector Abroad
The Partnership of Hasui Kawase and Watanabe Shozaburo
Decoding A Chinese Bridal Robe
The Collection of Art Historian and Designer Sterling Boyd
A great eye is rarely confined to a single category. For Sterling Boyd, the synthesis of his extensive knowledge and impeccable style was a personal collection of art and antiques that brought together beauty and history.
A Catalyst of Ideas
"Diego was a catalyst in the literal sense of the word: something that precipitates or facilitates a change" (Raymond Foye, The Brooklyn Rail)
Hygge for the Holidays
Relax in a comfy chair, sip your chamomile tea, and dive into our step-by-step guide on how to create hygge in your home this holiday season.
Humility, Concentration, Perseverance…and Talent
When I start a project, I have a rough idea in mind, but it really is a joint venture between the bamboo and myself. It could be a friendly partnership, or it could be a battle. Whichever the case may be, dialogue with the material and constant adjustments by the artist are essential to every part of the process. – Morigami Jin, 2018
The Finer Points: A Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
Explore the finer details of classical art, botanical engravings, Chinese porcelain, and antique furniture. These featured pieces, along with the entirety of the collection will be offered in our Signature Summer Auction, June 11th at 9am EDT.
The Collector’s Eye: A Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
Leland Little is proud to offer a Private Collection from Greensboro, North Carolina in our Signature Summer Auction on June 11. This collection features exemplary American and English furniture, fine art and more with storied provenances.
Unboxing: Japanese Lacquered Picnic Set
Is this a miniature tea house, or perhaps a child's toy? It is neither.
The Finer Points: Florals in Design
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. - Henri Matisse
Tour of The Signature Winter Auction
Sunlight dances through our gallery in anticipation of our Signature Winter Auction this Saturday, December 3rd.
An Insider's Look: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints
Pictures of the Floating World