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Chinese Kite

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
$780
H 8.75 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE
By Philip Pearlstein
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, titled, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 175. All reasonable offers will be conside...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE
MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
H 26 in W 40 in
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases
Located in Ixelles, BE
vase a traditional Chinese kite and on the other a large lotus flower vase with three candles, further
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases
$2,675 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 10.44 in Dm 4.34 in
"Peach Bloom, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Bamboo

"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson
$5,480
H 38.5 in W 50.5 in D 2 in
Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
showing a Chinese family flying animal figured kites in a beautiful landscape showcasing trees and
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Pair of 18 Carat Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made in Hong Kong, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Pair Of 18Ct Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made In Hong Kong Circa 1920 Lovely quality jade with nice oriental leafwork.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES
Located in Brussels, BE
, finely painted edge to edge with an amusing scene of Chinese boys flying butterfly-shaped kites the kite
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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
featuring children playing with Chinese kites with a Chinese landscape background.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver

1991 Hermes "Soies Volantes" Silk Scarf by Loic Dubigeon 35'x35"
By Hermès, Loïc Dubigeon
Located in Port Hope, ON
1991, and features a number of Chinese kites and motifs, including birds, fish, butterflies , lanterns
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1990s French Scarves

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 26.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in
"Chinoiserie ‘Blue II’" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
blue-and-white porcelain. Like Chinese export porcelain, the kite is covered in high-contrast patterns
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Paper

Hermes Silk Multicolor Soies Volantes Scarf W/ Decorative Chinese Kites
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This silk scarf has amazingly vivid colors of decorative Chinese kites against a black background
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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Galliano for Dior Dramatic Red Chinese Style Jacket, 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
dramatized voluminous 3-D cutting short sleeves in the style of chinese folkloric kites. The jacket
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

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Windswept Landscape Henry Moore drawing of Scottish landscape for W.H. Auden
By Henry Moore
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Small Nude /// Philip Pearlstein Etching Figurative Female Post-War New York Art
By Philip Pearlstein
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
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1970s Contemporary Nude Prints

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Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
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Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
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"Model, Astone Studio" Contemporary impressionist oil painting, female nude
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Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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Materials

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Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

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Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
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$4,000
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An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain Attributed to Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Located in Barcelona, ES
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Stilnovo Chandelier 16 Light Brass Metal Opaline Glass, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Ventura, CA
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By Mel Ramos
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Chinese Kite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese kite available at 1stDibs. A Chinese kite — often made from fabric, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese kite, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese kite, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese kite over the years, but those crafted by Michael Thompson Photographer, Stellar Works and Abraham Ortelius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Kite?

The average selling price for a Chinese kite at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $18,800 for the highest priced.