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.
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Claire Fraser has been with Leland Little Auctions since May 2004. A life-long interest in the fine arts and material culture led her to a BA from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Art History and a summer fellowship with Historic Deerfield. Claire has also spent time working with the North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. As Vice President of Estates & Consignments, Claire oversees the careful management and placement of fine estates while bringing particular expertise in original works of art. With years of experience in the auction industry, she ensures that each piece—whether a significant estate collection or a single artwork—is presented to its best advantage in the marketplace.
Current and Upcoming Auctions
October Estate Auction
Oct 15, 2026, 9:00am
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Across Asia: Art, Culture, and Tradition
Join Asian Art Director, Kendal Parker, on a journey through Asia as she highlights standout pieces from our Asian Art Auction.
Masterpieces in Detail: An Expedition Through Asian Art
"From diminutive in size to grand, across various mediums, the care of the craft is in the details." - Kendal Parker, Asian Arts Director
Japanese Silver & Cloisonne in the Asian Art Auction
Exquisite Craftsmanship in Japanese Decorative Art
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
"We have a number of beautiful Japanese tea wares from the 16th century to the present from the Yale University Art Gallery. The tea ceremony would have a special order to these implements." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker
The Art & Life of Susumu Ikuta
"This is a very special opportunity to acquire some rare artworks that blend the Japanese aesthetic together with the beauty of North Carolina." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker
Beloved Art over Generations of Japanese History
"It is quite special to be trusted with finding new homes for these beloved artworks so that they can be enjoyed and preserved for many more generations to come" - Asian Art Director, Kendal Parker
Unboxing: A Japanese Stationery & Writing Box
"The writing box is an essential part of Japanese culture." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker
Tour of The Signature Winter Auction
Sunlight dances through our gallery in anticipation of our Signature Winter Auction this Saturday, December 3rd.
The Finer Points: Florals in Design
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. - Henri Matisse
Unboxing: Japanese Lacquered Picnic Set
Is this a miniature tea house, or perhaps a child's toy? It is neither.
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
Decoding A Chinese Bridal Robe
The Partnership of Hasui Kawase and Watanabe Shozaburo
A Collector Abroad
