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Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
a flowering cherry tree perched above a scholars rock at the edge of a garden. The border contains a
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Blue Background With Red Border Antique Floral Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scholars’ rock, porcelain vases, brushpots, books, birds, butterflies, lotus blossoms, swords
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
dragons swirling within. Over the field lives a large scholar's rock at the edge of a pond with several
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
scholars rock give it an undeniable Chinese authenticity. Good condition.
Rug Size
9x11'7
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Big Red Natural Mountain Shape Scholar Garden Stone, Spirit Rock Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
scholar rock in mountain shape form - formed by nature from a hard solid dark red stone ready for your
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Happy Light Purple Color Exiting Floral Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
eroded scholars’ rock; another branch with small flowers. Rust, yellow, ecru, pale blue and salmon detail
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Dahua Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Set upon its side, we display this dahua stone like a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
"Seascape" by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
natural complexities of a traditional Chinese scholars' rock, the painting invites you to get lost within
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ruyi Formations and the sculptural lingbi scholars rock tucked in the background.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand
Located in Miami, FL
scholar rock embodies a rich history and cultural significance. It would make a stunning addition to any
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
$3,780 Sale Price
35% Off
Big Red Natural Mountain Scholar Garden Stone Beauty #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone or garden/scholar rock in mountain shape form - formed by nature from a hard solid dark red stone
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$632 Sale Price
20% Off
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks and marked with name and dated to 2006. Known as "Peacock Rock
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie Plate w. Peony
Chrysanthemum
By Delft
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
skilled hand of the artist.
However, the centerpiece of the composition is the depiction of a scholars
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Bowls
Materials
Faience
$939 Sale Price
20% Off
Inside Painted Crystal, "Scholars in Jiangnan" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao 2016
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
: From the Artist, made in 2016.
Material: Rock Crystal
Measures: Height: 7 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Thickness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Rock Crystal
A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln
Located in Atlanta, GA
picture of a still moment. A porous scholar rock on the bottom edge completes the composition as a visual
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Striking Natural Malachite Specimen on Display Stand as Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese scholar rocks.
Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Malachite Rock Specimen on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Japanese Scholar
s Object
Located in New York, NY
"scholar's object" it would have been placed on a desk, along with a scholar's rock, and other
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Lacquer
Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock
Located in New York, NY
Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Chinese Scholar
s Rock
Located in London, GB
Scholar's Rock | gongshi | Spirit Stones
The daoist principle of 'pu' is very important for
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Scholar
s Rock
Located in Paris, FR
A grey Chinese scholar's rock on a carved wooden base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
19th Century Chinese Scholar
s Rock
Located in Paris, FR
A black Chinese scholar's rock on a carved wooden base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Chinese Scholar
s Rock, Lingbi Limestone
Located in London, GB
Scholar's Rock | gongshi | Spirit Stones
The daoist principle of 'pu' is very important for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Gongshi Scholar
s Rock
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Vintage Chinese Lingbi Stone "Gongshi" Scholar
s Rock, circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
This large vintage Chinese "Gongshi" or scholar's rock from Lingbi, circa 1960 is mounted for
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholars Rock on Wooden Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
Possibly what is referred to as Lingbi stone. Naturally formed over thousands of years . The back is unpolished and shows the probable iron content of the stone.
The base was custom...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Scholar
s Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
began to be brought inside by scholars, officials and connoisseurs so they could be appreciated in their
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
$35,000
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar
s Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items.
Prov
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Gongshi or Scholar
s Rock, based
Located in Chicago, IL
began to be brought inside by scholars, officials and connoisseurs so they could be appreciated in their
Materials
Stone
Peter Lane Turquoise Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only
By Peter Lane
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York.
This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only
By Peter Lane
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York.
This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese River Pebble Stone
Located in London, GB
A beautiful exemplar of a Chinese Scholars' Rock.
As far back as the Han Dynasty (200bc-200ad
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Auspicious Antique Baotou Pictorial Rug with Scholar’s Objects
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
accentuate this effect. At the front, peaches and a scholar’s rock symbolize the wish for peace and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$4,698 / set
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$5,553 / item
LingBi Scholars Rock
Located in New York, NY
a vertical natural LingBi scholars rock with rosewood stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,300
Chinese Scholar
s Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Perforated black scholar's rock with hardwood stand, from the collection of Santiago Barberi
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
$8,700
Vertical Lingbi Scholars Rock
Located in New York, NY
Vertical Lingbi scholars rock with grotto and overhang, fine carved rosewood stand.
Category
20th Century Scholar s Objects
Chinese Carved and Polished Scholar
s Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Black scholar's rock with base, circa 1900, from the collection of Santiago Barberi Gonzalez.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Large, Limestone Scholars Rock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, lyrical, pierced limestone, "Lingbi" scholars rock, with a dramatic overhang above craggy
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Scholar
s Rock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$2,500
Scholar
s Rock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base
Category
Chinese Sculptures
$2,800
Scholar
s Rock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$2,800
Scholar
s Rock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Beautiful scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base
21" high 11" widest
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$2,800
Chinese Scholars
Rock on Carved Rosewood Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful example of a Chinese scholar's rock from Lake Tai. It features a custom made Rosewood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Scholar
s Rock
Located in New York, NY
A scholar's rock mounted on a wooden base. Horizontal profile. A traditional landscape focal
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Sculptures
$2,187
Jade Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Translucent pale green and purple jade scholars' rock with rosewood base carved with incense smoke
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$4,280
Wood Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century carved wood scholars' rock in the form of billowing incense smoke, with tiger maple
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$4,880
Chinese Scholar
s Rock
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scholars' rocks are objects of contemplation. They represent the natural world but also, in their
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$2,300
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Scholar Rock For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic scholar rock available at 1stDibs. A scholar rock — often made from stone, wood and limestone — can elevate any home. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage scholar rock now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a scholar rock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A scholar rock, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made scholar rock over the years, but those crafted by Richard Hirsch, Robert Kuo and Bow Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Scholar Rock?
A scholar rock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Questions About Scholar Rock
- Where can I find scholar rocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.
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