Antique Chinese Puppet
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Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s American Prints
Paper
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2010s Afghan Games
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble, Serpentine
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Gesso
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Games
Ceramic
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Statues
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Toys
Softwood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Game Boards
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Ceramic
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To 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.
- 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