Skip to main content

Chinese Root Art

Calligraphy Brush Pot
Tree Root Table
Antique Calligraphy Brushes
Root Stand
China Press
Root Wood Chairs
Carved Root Sculpture
Root Pedestal
More Popular Searches
to
7
37
10
49
1
5
2
1
3
24
22
1
14
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
36
8
5
4
4
48
48
48
50
50
50
Sort By
19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese root carving
19th Century Chinese root carving

19th Century Chinese root carving

H 16 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a monkey holding What appears to be a baby raised upon
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.

Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.

H 25 in W 14 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
century was sculpted from the hollows of a gnarled tree root, carefully worked to preserve every knot
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
Category

Antique Mid-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

H 6.675 in Dm 5.75 in
Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 20th century large chair was handmade from Camphor wood root. This chair showcases a
Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century
Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century

Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century

H 52.5 in W 43 in D 40 in
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root. The root brush pot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This beautifully carved bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No chips on the carving or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

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

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

H 7.5 in Dm 5.5 in
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
trees". Root carving is a traditional art in China. Integrating ingenuity and craftiness, root carving
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

H 67 in W 46 in D 27 in
Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 2.75 in Dm 1.5 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot

H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture

H 20 in W 17 in D 17 in
Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, unusual and finely carved wooden statue. Carved wood root with at the top the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood
Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood

Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood

H 14.18 in Dm 0.04 in
Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peace and tranquility
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Buddha in jade root
Buddha in jade root

Buddha in jade root

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

H 42.33 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Located in Leuven , BE
The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo

H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in
Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This jade root sculpture portrays a Happy Buddha surrounded by a multitude of joyful children. Each
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root

Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root

H 4.53 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"

H 38 in W 23 in D 18 in
Chinese Root Stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hardwood Chinese root stand with two layered platforms over gnarled and bulging roots with a dark
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Root Stand
Chinese Root Stand

Chinese Root Stand

H 8.25 in W 17 in D 9 in
19th Century Chinese Sculptural Natural Root with Stone Inserts
Located in Paris, FR
A Chinese natural weathered root sculpture with yellow stone inserts. On a metal base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Sculptural Natural Root with Stone Inserts
19th Century Chinese Sculptural Natural Root with Stone Inserts

19th Century Chinese Sculptural Natural Root with Stone Inserts

H 86.62 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs mid 19th century root wood, plank seat, lacquer Excellent condition
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs

Quing Dynasty Root Chairs

H 40 in W 36 in D 26 in
Chinese Carved Root Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Chinese Carved Root Figure
Chinese Carved Root Figure

Chinese Carved Root Figure

H 16.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850
Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850

Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850

H 9.25 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Monumental Chinese Root Scroll Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from a gnarled tree root, this container once stored painting scrolls in a scholar’s studio
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Root Scroll Pot
Monumental Chinese Root Scroll Pot

Monumental Chinese Root Scroll Pot

H 9.25 in W 13 in D 12.5 in
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960

H 48 in W 54 in D 24 in
Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture

H 40 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Antique Chinese Export 1920's Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Chinese Export circa 1920 root wood & giltwood pair
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export 1920's Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs & Table
Antique Chinese Export 1920's Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs & Table

Antique Chinese Export 1920's Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs & Table

H 32.09 in W 14.57 in D 22.05 in
Monumental Root Table
Located in Chicago, IL
root. At the time, it reflected a cultivated taste for nature's peculiar effects and humble
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental Root Table
Monumental Root Table

Monumental Root Table

H 49 in W 39 in D 35 in
Chinese Republic Period Carved Hardwood Root-Form Double Display Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A dramatic and evocative, naturalistic Chinese carved hardwood double display stand. Used by
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood

Chinese Republic Period Carved Hardwood Root-Form Double Display Stand
Chinese Republic Period Carved Hardwood Root-Form Double Display Stand

Chinese Republic Period Carved Hardwood Root-Form Double Display Stand

H 7 in W 12 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Hand Crafted Root Form Oriental Pottery & Hardwood Teapot, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese oriental hand crafted teapot offers hand thrown and glazed pottery lidded teapot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Chinese Hand Crafted Root Form Oriental Pottery & Hardwood Teapot, c1890
Antique Chinese Hand Crafted Root Form Oriental Pottery & Hardwood Teapot, c1890

Antique Chinese Hand Crafted Root Form Oriental Pottery & Hardwood Teapot, c1890

H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 3.25 in
Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well done art object in carved green soapstone of a peony plant among rocks with a bird
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand
Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand

Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand

H 12.25 in W 8 in D 3 in
Unbelievable 19th Century Chinese Burled Root Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 19th century Chinese burled root basket formation of unbelievable scale
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Unbelievable 19th Century Chinese Burled Root Basket
Unbelievable 19th Century Chinese Burled Root Basket

Unbelievable 19th Century Chinese Burled Root Basket

H 14 in W 24 in D 19 in
Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object
Located in Rochester, NY
painted oval wood stand - the photos shown are the burl root in many different viewing positions. Chinese
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object
Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object

Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object

H 14.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Skilled artisans then transform these natural wonders into functional and unique works of art China’s root
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table

China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table

H 30 in W 46 in D 28 in
Late 18th Century Chinese Root Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 18th Century Chinese Root Side Table This is a gorgeous, natural root was adjusted on one side
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Late 18th Century Chinese Root Side Table
Late 18th Century Chinese Root Side Table

Late 18th Century Chinese Root Side Table

H 17 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Root Stool
Located in Washington, DC
Circular Form Stool of root vine with flat burlwood top. Use as a stool or interesting occassional
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Burl

Chinese Root Stool
Chinese Root Stool

Chinese Root Stool

H 18 in Dm 15 in
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Lions
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese lions completely hand carved out of solid bamboo root. They would make excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Lions
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Lions

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Lions

H 9 in W 6 in D 6 in
Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese carved root wood figure, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the wood carved as
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century
Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century

Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century

H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Rare Chinese Root Stool or Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Classic vine root constructed drum shaped stool or table with burl wood top. Compelling depth of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese Root Stool or Table, Early 20th Century
Rare Chinese Root Stool or Table, Early 20th Century

Rare Chinese Root Stool or Table, Early 20th Century

H 18 in Dm 16 in
Pair Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual and rare Chinese Zitan Root Brush Pots. Each hand carved with highly figured burl elements
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zitan

Pair Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Pair Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots

Pair Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots

H 11 in W 9 in D 9 in
Rare Pair of Chinese Root Stools or Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of vine root constructed drum shaped stools or tables with burl wood top. Compelling depth of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Rare Pair of Chinese Root Stools or Tables, Early 20th Century
Rare Pair of Chinese Root Stools or Tables, Early 20th Century

Rare Pair of Chinese Root Stools or Tables, Early 20th Century

H 18 in Dm 16 in
Root art: Table with imbedded rock
Located in Westport, CT
Table created from a marble boulder engulfed by roots of a Banyan tree.

**COLOR LIGHTER AND LESS YELLOW THAN SHOWN IN PHOTOS.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Root art: Table with imbedded rock
Root art: Table with imbedded rock

Root art: Table with imbedded rock

H 17 in W 25.5 in D 19 in
Large Viewing Root.
Located in Westport, CT
A large Viewing Root from Southern China.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Large Viewing Root.
Large Viewing Root.

Large Viewing Root.

H 28 in W 31 in D 13.5 in
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Intricately and ornately finished freeform tray utilizing the natural form of the roots of the boxwood tree. 25 x 15 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

H 15 in W 25 in D 1.75 in
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Intricately and ornately finished leaf-form tray utilizing the natural form of the roots of the boxwood tree. Measures: 22-½ x 15-½ in.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

H 2 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual Chinese zitan root brush pots. Each hand-carved with highly figured burl elements and
Category

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

Materials

Zitan

Pair of Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Pair of Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots

Pair of Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots

H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in
Root Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
An organic and original Chinese root wood side table. Would work well as a pedestal, side table or
Category

1990s Chinese Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Root Wood Side Table
Root Wood Side Table

Root Wood Side Table

H 13 in W 17 in D 13 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Root Art", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Chinese Root Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese root art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and boxwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of Chinese root art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each item from our selection of Chinese root art bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Root Art?

Prices for a piece of Chinese root art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Chinese Root Art
  • What are the roots of modernist art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modernist art was influenced by the development of industrial societies and, later, by the horrors of World War I.

  • What is Chinese art called?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The most common Chinese scroll art is in the “shan shui” (山水) style ink painting. Literally translated as “Mountain and Water”, these paintings evoke dreamy landscapes.

  • What is Chinese calligraphy art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is Chinese-style art called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese painting is known as guó huà, which translates to “national painting” or “native painting.” Traditionally, this style of art is created on paper or silk and uses calligraphy techniques as well as a brush dipped in pigment. Shop a collection of authentic guó huà art pieces from verified sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • What is the red seal on Chinese art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The red seal on Chinese art is a way of communicating information about the piece. Depending on the artwork, the seal may say who produced it or who originally owned it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Chinese art.