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Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Petite Secrétaire

Located in Malibu, CA

Pencil trays adorn both sides which are perfect for holding pens, brushes, and calligraphy tools. The round cutout was made for holding an ink pot.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night
Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night

Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the summer of 1957 goes to San Francisco and studies Brush Calligraphy with Zen Master Tobase. In Fall of same year goes to Mexico City for six months and sets up studio and studi...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand
Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand

Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand

Located in SOMIS, CA

These brushes make stunning displays, can be used to paint watercolor or write Chinese ink calligraphy.

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand
Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand

Set of Six Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Stand

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful new collection of calligraphy brushes with beads made of assorted materials.

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Set of Four Jade Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Brush Stand
Set of Four Jade Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Brush Stand

Set of Four Jade Calligraphy Brushes and Rosewood Brush Stand

Located in SOMIS, CA

These brushes make stunning displays and can be used to paint watercolor or write Chinese ink calligraphy.

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Brush Calligraphy, Cloisonné, Set of Three
Chinese Brush Calligraphy, Cloisonné, Set of Three

Chinese Brush Calligraphy, Cloisonné, Set of Three

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful Calligraphy brushes in fine cloisonné featuring dragons.

Category

2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Agarwood Brush Pot with Mandarin Duck Water Motif
Hand-Carved Agarwood Brush Pot with Mandarin Duck Water Motif

Hand-Carved Agarwood Brush Pot with Mandarin Duck Water Motif

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Perfect for holding calligraphy brushes, pens, or as a refined desk ornament, this agarwood brush pot adds a touch of scholarly elegance and auspicious symbolism to any workspace.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

Located in Hampstead, QC

Calligraphy brushes were generally kept in the brush pots but intermittently, they were also used to hold rolls of paper and they are sometime referred to as paper holders.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

Located in Hampstead, QC

Calligraphy brushes were generally kept in the brush pots but intermittently, they were also used to stock paper rolls (rolled-up papers) hence they are sometime also called paper ho...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot

Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot

Located in Hampstead, QC

Calligraphy brushes were generally kept in the brush pots but intermittently, they were also used to stock paper rolls (rolled-up papers) hence they are sometime also called paper ho...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot

Located in Hampstead, QC

Calligraphy brushes were generally kept in the brush pots but intermittently, they were also used to stock paper rolls (rolled-up papers) hence they are sometime also called paper ho...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Bethan Gray • Lustre Inky Dhow Small Side Table in Ultramarine, White and Brass
Bethan Gray • Lustre Inky Dhow Small Side Table in Ultramarine, White and Brass

Bethan Gray • Lustre Inky Dhow Small Side Table in Ultramarine, White and Brass

By Bethan Gray

Located in London, GB

Using the intricate Shamsian marquetry, Bethan experimented with inks, calligraphy brushes & watercolour paper during those early lockdown days to create a pattern full of painterly ...

Category

2010s British Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Large Bar Cabinet in Ultramarine and White
Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Large Bar Cabinet in Ultramarine and White

Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Large Bar Cabinet in Ultramarine and White

By Bethan Gray

Located in London, GB

Using the intricate Shamsian marquetry, Bethan experimented with inks, calligraphy brushes & watercolour paper during those early lockdown days to create a pattern full of painterly ...

Category

2010s British Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Three Door Sideboard Cabinet Ultramarine and White
Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Three Door Sideboard Cabinet Ultramarine and White

Bethan Gray • Inky Dhow Three Door Sideboard Cabinet Ultramarine and White

By Bethan Gray

Located in London, GB

Using the intricate Shamsian marquetry, Bethan experimented with inks, calligraphy brushes & watercolour paper during those early lockdown days to create a pattern full of painterly ...

Category

2010s British Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Handpainting Buddhist Calligraphy Prajnaparamita Sutra Scroll
Vintage Chinese Handpainting Buddhist Calligraphy Prajnaparamita Sutra Scroll

Vintage Chinese Handpainting Buddhist Calligraphy Prajnaparamita Sutra Scroll

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Vintage Chinese Brush Handpainting Prajnaparamita Sutra Paper Scroll – Buddhist Calligraphy Art This Vintage Chinese Brush Handpainting Prajnaparamita Sutra Paper Scroll is a remark...

Category

20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890

Located in GB

This large Chinese soap stone brush pot was made for holding brushes used by scholars for Chinese calligraphy.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Picasso, Flute Player and Goat
Picasso, Flute Player and Goat

Picasso, Flute Player and Goat

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Glazed ivory earthenware ceramic convex wall plate. Brown embossed brush-like calligraphy strokes depicting a seated flute player and a dancing goat standing upon two hind legs.

Category

20th Century Porcelain

A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)
A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)

A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)

Located in Winter Park, FL

A medium-size six panel screen decorated with scenes from the famous Japanese novel The Tale of Genji written by Lady Murasaki in the 11th century, depicting from left to right, a ma...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Ink

Antoni Tàpies Signed Lithograph from Fudacio Antoni Tapies opening, 1990
Antoni Tàpies Signed Lithograph from Fudacio Antoni Tapies opening, 1990

Antoni Tàpies Signed Lithograph from Fudacio Antoni Tapies opening, 1990

By Antoni Tàpies

Located in Portland, ME

One of the most celebrated artists to emerge from the Spain post-war, Tàpies was known for printmaking, large works of a calligraphic style done with floor brushes, and a turn toward...

Category

1990s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Calligraphy Brushes
Calligraphy Brushes

Calligraphy Brushes

Located in New York, NY

Assorted calligraphy brushes. Make excellent table top accessories.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Tableware

Chinese Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Calligraphy Brush

Located in Pasadena, CA

Three additional calligraphy brushes are listed separately.This is a large highly decorative Chinese calligraphy brush that dates to the late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Stone

Chinese calligraphy Brushes
Chinese calligraphy Brushes

Chinese calligraphy Brushes

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Three calligraphy brushes from china the red one is made of coral And the other two from stone deposit great colors.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Stone, Marble

Chinese Calligraphy Brushes
Chinese Calligraphy Brushes

Chinese Calligraphy Brushes

Located in Stamford, CT

Group of four Chinese calligraphy brushes, two of polished bone and red coral, one of bone and tigers eye and one of ebony and tigers eye.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Chinese Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

This large calligraphy brush recreates antique examples, shaped with a short wooden handle and dense horse hair bristles.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Crystal Calligraphy Brush

Crystal Calligraphy Brush

Located in Somis, CA

A large, 14.5" Chinese calligraphy brush with crystal handle. The clear crystal glass symbolizes the character of purity and integrity, which are the virtues celebrated by the Chinse...

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of calligraphy Brushes
Pair Of calligraphy Brushes

Pair Of calligraphy Brushes

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of hand made calligraphy brushes with blue and wine colors marble beads ,bone , ferrule and horse hair.

Category

20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

This large calligraphy brush recreates antique examples, shaped with an elegant bamboo handle, carved wood fittings, and dense horse hair bristles.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

This large calligraphy brush recreates antique examples, shaped with an elegant bamboo handle, carved wooden fittings, and dense horse hair bristles.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches
Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches

Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful single hand made calligraphy brush with exceptional wine color marble beads ,and horse hair.

Category

20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Precious Stone

Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches
Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches

Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful single hand made calligraphy brush with exceptional wine color marble beads ,bone , ferrule and horse hair.

Category

20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Antique Ox Bone Calligraphy Brush
Antique Ox Bone Calligraphy Brush

Antique Ox Bone Calligraphy Brush

Located in High Point, NC

These bone brushes were made in Belgium circa,1960. Patterned after traditional asian calligraphy brushes, these curious implements are meticulously crafted from ox bone and soft sab...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone, Goat Hair

Bamboo Calligraphy Brush 23"
Bamboo Calligraphy Brush 23"

Bamboo Calligraphy Brush 23"

Located in Somis, CA

Long hand made Chinese calligraphy brush with beautiful natural Buddha Belly Bamboo handle, bone ferrule and horse hair.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Jade Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Jade Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Jade Handle

Located in Chicago, IL

With bristles made of horsehair held by a bone fastener, a calligraphy brush of this proportion is traditionally used for broad, gestural brushstrokes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Other

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, this fine calligraphy brush would have been an essential tool for a Qing-dynasty scholar-official, used to draft official documents or compose poetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes

Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of blue white porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. Each handle with 6 hand painted blue and white porcelain oval balls depicting butterflies.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Longevity
Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Longevity

Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Longevity

Located in Somis, CA

Horse hair. These are excellent brushes for painting and calligraphy use, or as interior design elements.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly
Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly

Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly

Located in Somis, CA

A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Cloissonne
20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Cloissonne

20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Cloissonne

Located in Malton, GB

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully made and make a great piece of wall decoration either on their own or...

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tribal Art

Materials

Pine

20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Porcelain

20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Porcelain

Located in Malton, GB

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully made and make a great piece of wall decoration either on their own or...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tribal Art

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Basket Weave Serpentine
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Basket Weave Serpentine

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Basket Weave Serpentine

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful large 13" Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade serpentine gemstone handle.

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Serpentine

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Red Stone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Red Stone Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Red Stone Handle

Located in Chicago, IL

Polished stacked stone beads marbled with soothing shades of rose, pink, and ash grey form the handle of this large calligraphy brush. With bristles made of horsehair held by a bone ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone, Other

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone ferrule and horse hair.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Steel

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle

Located in Chicago, IL

This large calligraphy brush wonderfully recreates traditional forms with carved bone fittings and an intricate handle of colorful beads.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

Chinese Swirling Cloud Bone Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Swirling Cloud Bone Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Swirling Cloud Bone Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage calligraphy brush wonderfully recreates traditional forms with a thick handle of carved bone beads.

Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone, Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

A bone calligraphy brush from Northern China carved with Scholar's from c. 1900 on a custom mount.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony

Located in Malton, GB

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully made and make a great piece of wall decoration either on their own or...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

Calligraphy Brush Green Jasper Archer's Rings
Calligraphy Brush Green Jasper Archer's Rings

Calligraphy Brush Green Jasper Archer's Rings

Located in Somis, CA

A very large, 15" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 6 green jasper Archer's rings.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Stone 16"
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Stone 16"

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Stone 16"

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone ferrule and horse hair.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850

Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century calligraphy brush is an exquisite burl wood example from the esteemed collection of William Lipton.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

2 Antique Chinese Carved Jade Calligraphy Brushes Horsehair Bristiles
2 Antique Chinese Carved Jade Calligraphy Brushes Horsehair Bristiles

2 Antique Chinese Carved Jade Calligraphy Brushes Horsehair Bristiles

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique Chinese calligraphy brushes with horsehair bristles and carved Jade handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Calligraphy Brush 16" Jade Archer's Rings
Chinese Calligraphy Brush 16" Jade Archer's Rings

Chinese Calligraphy Brush 16" Jade Archer's Rings

Located in Somis, CA

A very large, near 16" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 7 jade Archer's rings.

Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Characteristically simple and austere, this Qing-dynasty glass cabinet once proudly displayed a scholar’s collection of prized calligraphy brushes. One of the four treasures to be fo...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved
Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a beautifully handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji perio...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the calligraphy brush you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A calligraphy brush — often made from stone, wood and bone — can elevate any home. Find 276 options for an antique or vintage calligraphy brush now, or shop our selection of 64 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect calligraphy brush — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A calligraphy brush, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one calligraphy brush that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Kalpakian, Bethan Gray and Michael Thompson Photographer produced versions that are worth a look.

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A calligraphy brush can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $687, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $166,355.