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Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu on Bespoke Wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Bronze
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
highlight and refine features. In Chinese culture, the horse represents one of the 12 signs of the zodiac
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Stone, Jade
Early 20th Century Carved Serpentine Heron Figurine with Flowers
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century majestic celadon carved serpentine figure of a heron depicted with flowers. The bird is recognizable as a Great Blue Heron for its head plumage. In an exception...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Serpentine
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines on Stone Bases, circa 1900-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique Chinese figurines on stone bases, circa 1900-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Stone
Set Hand Carved Chinese Buddha Lamps Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of three hand carved Chinese figurines
Characters include a fat buddha and a wise
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Hardwood
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, "Lion Rock" Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is one that will knock your socks off! First, it has age. This jade piece is certified and was carved in the Qing dynasty 1644-1911. At some ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Contemporary Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Chinese Stone Figurines
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stone figurine from China. A cat-like small sculpture in a quaint pose, eyes wide open in
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Early 1900s Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Stone
$350 / item
English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
incredibly detailed Chinoiserie
Chinese figurines, ladies, pagodas, temples and foliage abound
The top half
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Wood
English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
incredibly detailed Chinoiserie
Chinese figurines, ladies, pagodas, temples and foliage abound
The top half
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Stone Cat Figurines
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stone figurine from China. A cat-like small sculpture in a quaint pose, eyes wide open in
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Stone
$350 / item
Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese hand carved Labradorite stone figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of laughing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Soapstone Figurine Lamp
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lovely 19th Century Chinese soapstone figurine mounted as a lamp on a carved stone plinth with a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Brass
Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Vaishravana deity figurine
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Tibeto Chinese gilt bronze figurine depicting a three-headed, six-armed deity Vaishravana riding
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Gold Plate
Six 18th century Chinese Ancestor Figurines
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of six collectible and ancient Chinese figures carved from wood, little compartment or hole in
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurines, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Lavishly pigmented and carved with intricate detail, these gilt figurines were originally
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Wood
Two Ancient Dancer Figurines in Terracotta, Chinese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two ancient dancer figurines in terracotta, Chinese, some restoration.
Measures: H 28cm, L 8cm, P
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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Terracotta
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Entertainer Figurine
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery entertainer wearing tunic and hat. This pottery was found from Sichuan area.
Age
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Pottery
Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Ceramic
$4,000 / set
Antique Miniature Figure, Chinese, Jade, Male Figurine, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique miniature figure. A Chinese, jade male figurine, dating to the late Victorian
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Jade
Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Qilin Figurines
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these petite ceramic figurines depicts the auspicious qilin, a mythical Chinese creature
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Manchu Figurines, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Chinese Manchu figures in polychrome gowns with fine modelled details. The paint is
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Immortal Figurine Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique Chinese "Famille Rose Immortal Figurine" sculpture. Circa 19th Century. Hand painted
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress Wall Figurines, Late Qing Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress wall Figurines, Late Qing Period
A gorgeous pair of Antique
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Chinese Camphor Chest Wedding Trunk Carved Figurines 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique Chinese camphor chest
Chinese camphor wedding trunk with raised carved figure
Category
1910s Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Camphor Chest Wedding Trunk Carved Figurines, 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique Chinese camphor chest
Chinese camphor wedding trunk with raised carved figure
Category
1910s Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Hardwood
A Magnificent Chinese natural Red Coral carving STATUE / FIGURINE of a beauty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese natural
Red Coral carving STATUE / FIGURINE of a beauty.
Late Qing Dynasty
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Coral
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Chinese Soapstone Sage Figurine -1Y43
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating late 19th/early 20th century Chinese soapstone sage figurine adds a touch of
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines with Marks
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful set of three antique porcelain statues features the Chinese deities Fu, Lu, Shou
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Chinese Wise Men Statue Circa 1900, Hardwood Boat Figurine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Wonderful hand carved antique wise men statue.
- Circa 1900 on this piece showing three men carved from hardwood sitting in a leaf / boat.
- Great collectors piece and we are exp...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Oriental Gilt Wood Figurines
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oriental gilt wood figurines.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Giltwood
A Pair Of Porcelain Figurines Of A Couple
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of beautiful porcelain figurines of a couple with fine details. View our website at: www
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Large Original Official Figurine from Early 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large (98 cm) woodcut official figurine with remaining pieces of polychrome lacquer. Occur
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Figurines
Large Green Quartz Guanyin Figurine wired into a lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large green quartz Guanyin figurine with a stone finial and carved wooden and brass base mounted
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Brass
Green Pine Color Jade Hand Carved Small Sculpture/Figurine of Shou-Lao
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand carved green pine color jade small sculpture/figurine of Shou-Lao. It depicts an old
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Jade
Hand Carved Chinese Buddha Figure
By Tradesman
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Qing dynasty buddha figurine from China sits 8 1/4 inches tall. Statue is in original
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Oud Agarwood Priest Buddha
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Chinese carved wood figurine, dating from the late Qing dynasty, portrays a priest in
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Wood
Meissen Male Buddha Movable Hands Head Tongue Figurine by Kaendler, circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
of stunningly decorated vases.
Detailed description:
The Chinese-like male Buddha Figurine sits
Category
1860s German Rococo Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE CARVED CORAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTY. Late Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
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Magnificently carved Chinese coral female beauty figurine standing surrounded with flowers and branches and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Coral
Chinese terracotta Figure Playing a Lute hand painted Polychrome enamels, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good female Chinese figure or figurine playing a lute, hand sculpted out of terracotta
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Terracotta
ROSENTHAL GERMANY CHINESE LADY CHAOKIUM C. HOLZER-DEFANTI c.1920
By Constantin Holzer-Defanti
Located in Vienna, AT
ROSENTHAL RAREST FIGURINE OF A CHINESE LADY:
THE ORIGINAL GERMAN TITLE IS: TÄNZERIN TSCHAOKIUM
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Rarest Chinese Lady By Constantin Holzer-defanti Made C. 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
ROSENTHAL RAREST FIGURINE OF A CHINESE LADY
THE ORIGINAL GERMAN TITLE IS: TÄNZERIN TSCHAOKIUM
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese porcelain figurines of phoenix birds standing on a rocky outcrop. The pair are mounted on
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Brass
Meissen Porcelain, Seated Buddha Figure As Wiggling Pagoda, By Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese art is particularly evident in its extraordinary porcelain figurines of seated Chinese figures
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1860s German Baroque Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Male Buddha Movable Hands Head Tongue by Kändler Model 153 made
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
of animal figurines as well as of stunningly decorated vases.
Detailed Description:
The Chinese
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Jean Ballantyne (1873–1956) - Framed Oil, Still Life with Ginger Jar
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate oil painting by the artist Jean Ballantyne, depicting a still life scene with Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Oil
English Royal Worcester Henry VIII and Elizabeth I Porcelain Bone China Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Two rare circa 1920 British Royal Worcester historical figures series ornamental figurines. Henry
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Two Dogs
Located in Chesterland, OH
A jade carving of two dogs in a circle holds deep cultural and symbolic significance in Chinese
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Opaque Layered Amber Snuff Bottle 18c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese opaque amber snuff bottle, 18th century
This very rare opaque amber bottle is with
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Two Antique Chinese Blue
White Porcelain Double Happiness Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A set of two antique Chinese Qing Dynasty blue-white covered porcelain ginger-style jars, circa
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Antique Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle Carved 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Longquan celadon glazed porcelain snuff bottle with carved medallions of blooms and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Antique Chinese Carved Turquoise Matrix Buddha Fingered Citron Snuff Bottle 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese carved turquoise snuff bottle, in the shape of Buddha's hand fingered citron with
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Antique Chinese Banded Amethyst Quartz Carved Boy Snuff Bottle Agate Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique banded amethyst quartz snuff bottle, well carved in the figure of a child holding a lotus leaf. The beautiful quartz material displays vibrant purple bands of amethyst, on...
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Figurines
Lapis Peony Vase
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
displayed at one Museum in Beijing, China.
Other lapis containers have been sold at Sotheby’s, which can
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
$8,000
A Spinach-Green Jade
Chilong
Belt Hook, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This spinach-green jade belt buckle is surmounted by a a prowling chilong with a goatee. Below the chilong is a bowed platform which curls up to become a large chilong head with ears...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Calabash Pendant Necklace, circa 1700s
Located in Montreal, QC
‘Imperial' in the Chinese culture, believing it to bring good luck, good health and protection to the wearer.
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Jade
Carved Malachite Figure of Guanyin
Located in Firenze, IT
The divinity seated and holding a lotus flower with right hand, on her life a child attempting to climb on her legs.
On a fitted hardwood stand
14.5 cm high the sculpture
...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Figurines
Materials
Malachite
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Antique Chinese Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique Chinese figurines for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Antique Chinese figurines have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Antique Chinese Figurines?
Prices for antique Chinese figurines start at $428 and top out at $7,731 with the average selling for $1,850.
Questions About Antique Chinese Figurines
- What are Chinese figurines?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a figurine is antique, look on the base, bottom or back for maker's markings. You can cross-reference these marks with information published by trusted online resources to determine who made your piece. Then, you can conduct additional research to determine when the maker produced similar figurines. If your figurine is 100 or more years old, it is considered an antique. For assistance with dating, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide range of antique figurines on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
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