Asian roar

Thai Giltwood and Mirrored Figure of a Winged Dragon, the elongated figure in a crouching position with raised head, open mouth, raised wings and feathered tail, the body applied with mirrors representing scales,

l. 27-1/2". ESTIMATE USD50 - 100

Large Japanese Cast-Bronze Figure of a Lion, by Genryusai Seiya Sei, Meiji Period (1868-1911), the figure standing foursquare with head slightly thrown back with mouth open in a roar, the details realistically rendered and the patina dark brown, presented on a freeform wooden stand, h. 15-1/2", l. 26". ESTIMATE USD6000 - 9000

I'm not entirely sure if a dragon roars, but whatever the correct term, this Thai version of the mythical creature is attractive because of its stylised depiction, and a lot of objets in gold and with shiny bits, look attractive. There is a profusion of them here, so I'm less wowed by the piece, but it's worthy of comment.

The Japanese lion is however in a different class, and this is reflected in its price. Both items are for sale on 31 January, at New Orleans Galleries Inc.