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Antique Ming Figure of an Official, Early 19th Century Chinese Wood Figure
Located in Somis, CA
status. All original. Solid wood. hand-painted.   All original. Solid wood. hand-painted.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Liu Haichan Carved in Precious Rose Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Chinese inmortal sculpture of Liu Haichan. A very well detailed sculpture made in the
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Ksitigarbha, Yuan Dynasty, 14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and serene Chinese carved sandalwood figure of the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, Yuan Dynasty
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Sandalwood

Antique Chinese Chaozhou Carved Red Gold Gilt Lacquered Wood Table Mirror Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and visually striking early Republic Era (1912-1949) Chinese finely carved lacquered and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Shou Lao Longevity Crane, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China, finely carved wooden statue. Carved with Shou Lau, Chinese longevity god and a crane (sacred
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

China Qing Dynasty 1890 Amphora Jar with Chains in White Jadeite Jade with Wood
Located in Miami, FL
dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming
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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Magnificat Chinese Carved Jade Birds Of Prey On Wood Stands Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a magnificent pair of Chinese carved jade birds of prey, a true testament to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Hand Carved "Sun Simiao" Medicine God Wood Figure Statue Buddhist 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese "Sun Simiao" carved medicine god. Signed along underside. Sun Simiao (581-682 A.D.), was
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Japanese Massive "Dragon Clouds" Sculpture Hand Carving Dates 100-200 Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
in length Japan an early and rare hand carved wood "dragon" lintel sculpture dating some 100-200
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Fisherman, Son and Crane, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China, finely carved wooden statue with matching foot. Carved with figure of a fisherman with boy
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Chinese Openwork Carved Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This detailed panel is made from Camphor wood and is intricately pierce carved with multiple layers
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Finely Carved Huanguali Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese rosewood Huanghuali document box with brass hardware including handles and lock latch
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Red Cinnabar Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Chinese red cinnabar vase in excellent condition. Vase measures: 5" diameter at
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Enamel

Chinese High Relief Carved Figural Gilt Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Chinese high relief gilt panels featuring intricate figural carvings. Four framed
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Sitting Lohan, China, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sitting Lohan, China 20th century is an original decorative object realized in the first decades of
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Red Cinnabar Box with Dragon Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese rectangular hand carved cinnabar bow with dragon motif on the lid. The piece was made in
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese carved wooden altar god 19th century (Qing Dyansty) This Chinese carved poly chrome
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Miniature Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
technique. The bookcases were made in Northern China from fine, traditional cabinetry materials. The joinery
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Ancestor
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century hand painted Chinese Ancestor This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Dragon Turtle Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a magnificent Chinese Antique Wood Carved Dragon Turtle Sculpture. It shows very detailed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved And Paint Decorated Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and gilt and slight wood losses which does not detract not detract from the fine and decorative
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Buddhist Traveling Shrine, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
the 19th century of carved lacquer and wood, this petite shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Tao Philosopher Statue
Located in Somis, CA
This is a wood sculpture featuring China's most respected philosopher, the founder of Taoism, Mo Zi
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts a person from Chinese mythology or a renowned literary classic. Finished with lacquer and gilt
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Antique Carved Foo Dog Wood Blocks
Located in Somis, CA
This pair of extraordinary foo dogs were carved from single wood blocks. The depiction of the foo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Opera Handcuffs, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century opera handcuffs, China These curious objects were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
These 18th century finials were originally part of a grand Chinese architectural structure. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
elaborately carved. The pagoda form structures are appointed with hanging "bells". Detailed carving works all
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Buddha, 1800s, Ric.00040
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese carved gilt and polychrome wood sculpture of Seated Buddha.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Immortal Gods Wall Sculpture, 109 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our private collection and acquired in Chengdu, China 25 years ago One of a kind "Eight
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Block, Substantial 6" Thick
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent double sided wood block was carved in the shape of the Chinese symbol "Ru Yi
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Stone Buddha Statue Fragment from Northern Wei Dynasty China
Located in Atlanta, GA
China (386 to 534 CE). It features a historical Buddhism iconography including the early Gandhara style
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Ming Carved Lacquered Wooden Dignitary on Horseback Figure
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely carved Chinese antique Ming wooden figure of a dignitary seated on a throne and riding on
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty hollow body ancestral scholar figure with exceptionally fine details
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
writing in China. The long, narrow strips of wood or bamboo typically carry a single column of brush
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
enamel, surmounted on a carved and ebonized wood base.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Chinese Black Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Carnelian, Stone, Silver

Chinese Carved and Painted Quan Yin Figure, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Chinese carved and painted Quan Yin figure 19th century Remarkable large scale statue
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Jade/Stone Flower Tree in Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
The wooden base shown in the pictures is not included with this lot. The stone/jade bonsai tree is in a hexagonal cloisonné planter.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Lohan Arhat Sculpture Hand Carved Solid Wood
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant, hand carved, solid wood sculpture of the Buddhist Arhat (Lohan) "Long Brows". The long
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful scepter made of the prized Zi Tan wood and jade. The tip is a Lin Zhi pattern, a symbol
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Ancient Chinese Wedding Doors Shutters Wall Art Rustic Chinoiserie Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Burned, warped and as you can see in poor condition, but still can be displayed. Not falling apart. Measures: 34.5 x 18.5 in. approx. 3 lbs Each. I do not have any information ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Red Wooden Sign from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century hand-carved sign in red wood from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). This narrow
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Gilt Fu Dog Fragments, C. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved wooden fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, eac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Enchanting "Wuling" Viewing Stone Scholar Rock with custom display base
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of a natural organic Chinese -Wuling- Viewing stone or scholar rock and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Red Chinese Wedding Doors Shutters Wall Art Rustic Red Lacquered Gilt Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: 24 x 14 in. 3 lbs each. I do not have any information on these wedding doors. Nor do we have any expertise in this field. So we are offering this item to you in an aucti...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Chinese Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wood carving you’re looking for. Each Chinese wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. There are 740 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood carving made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Ebanista and Liberty of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Chinese wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,869, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $774,985 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.