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The intricate history of Buddhist sculpture in Southeast Asia unfolds like a fascinating tapestry dating back to the 6th century. During that period, a cultural transformation known as the Indian cultural sphere took deep root, giving rise to a splendid religious art in service of Theravada Buddhism. In these lands, Buddhist kingdoms rose, some flourishing majestically for centuries, while others succumbed to the invasion of more powerful neighbors.

Historically, the Decorative Arts have been relegated to a secondary role, overshadowed by the Fine Arts: painting, sculpture and architecture. From Setdart, we want to vindicate his figure for his leading role in the best collections of the international scene.

As usual in Setdart, we are once again focusing on 20th century design, this time focusing on Nordic furniture, France and England, and Spain and Italy, without forgetting Italian glass. Four thematic auctions that will delight avant-garde lovers on Thursday, March 7.

The irruption of urban culture was undoubtedly one of the great revolutions of the twentieth century which, as could not be otherwise, found in art one of its greatest expressions. In this sense, the emergence of skateborading as one of the quintessential symbols of this sociocultural movement also became a means of expression for many of the great artists and designers who captained urban art.

But what are the origins of this fruitful union between the world of skateboarding and the world of art?

Setdart will auction more than five hundred pieces from an exclusive collection of religious art. A lifetime dedicated to devotional collecting.

Could Luther even imagine what his ninety-five theses would unleash at the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg? Centuries later, the imagery is still present in the streets, with contemporary artists who continue the path of those who, years ago, gave passion to wood.

The Church, together with the Crown, has been one of the main buyers of works of art throughout history, only displaced by the bourgeoisie, whose power has been increasing exponentially since the 17th century. Although, especially since the 19th century, the production of sacred works has declined, there are still outstanding artists producing pieces of exceptional quality and that have nothing to envy to those of previous workshops of great renown.

Setdart presents, as part of a private Anglo-Spanish collection, a selection of oriental pieces that bring together many of the artistic techniques that have fascinated the West since the sixteenth century.

Although the eastern lands of Asia were not unknown to Europeans, thanks in part to Marco Polo, until the 15th century these two cultures had lived in virtual isolation from each other, establishing small intermittent links between merchants and nomads. Thanks to the advances in geography that marked the beginning of the Modern Age, the riches of the five continents became a whole that began a tireless flow around the globe, which continues to this day.

From a private collection made up of genuine museum pieces, Setdart brings together in the Haute Époque category masterpieces by leading figures from different periods and places: Italian Renaissance, Neapolitan Rococo, Madrid Baroque and Danish Romanticism.
Firstly, Portrait of a Girl, from the Italian school, belonging to a transitional period between the Renaissance and the Baroque, but in which the portrait formulas of the Cinquecento can still be appreciated.