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Dragonfly China

Antique Gao Jianfu Chinese Autumn Dragonfly Lotus Watercolor Scroll Painting 40"
Antique Gao Jianfu Chinese Autumn Dragonfly Lotus Watercolor Scroll Painting 40"

Antique Gao Jianfu Chinese Autumn Dragonfly Lotus Watercolor Scroll Painting 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare early 20th century Gwo Jianfu Chinese chinoiserie painting, watercolor on scroll paper

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Paint

Art Deco Dragonfly Pendant Chinese Export Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Necklace
Art Deco Dragonfly Pendant Chinese Export Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Necklace

Art Deco Dragonfly Pendant Chinese Export Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Necklace

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT DRAGONFLY INSECT PENDANT OR BROOCH WITH

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Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting
Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Located in Milford, DE

Radiant and full of charm, this dragonfly brooch glows with sunshine hues. Its wings shimmer with a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly Plate
Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly Plate

Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly Plate

By De Witte Ster

Located in DELFT, NL

Dutch Delft Chinoiserie plate depicting a large dragonfly, in a Chinese garden, sitting on a rock

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft "De Metaale Pot" - Wanli dragonfly charger, Cornelis Koppens, 18th century
Delft "De Metaale Pot" - Wanli dragonfly charger, Cornelis Koppens, 18th century

Delft "De Metaale Pot" - Wanli dragonfly charger, Cornelis Koppens, 18th century

Located in DELFT, NL

Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Kraak Style charger depicting a large dragonfly, in a Chinese garden

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

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'Dragonfly' Dining Table by Chinese Jesus for Holly Hunt
'Dragonfly' Dining Table by Chinese Jesus for Holly Hunt

'Dragonfly' Dining Table by Chinese Jesus for Holly Hunt

By Chinese Jesus

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Clear glass top table with sculptural curved base by Chinese Jesus for Holly Hunt.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly Painting
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly Painting

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly Painting

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H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly Painting

Located in Worcester, GB

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly painting Chinese, early 20th century. Set behind

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Export Cabbage Leaf and Dragonfly Platter
19th Century Chinese Export Cabbage Leaf and Dragonfly Platter

19th Century Chinese Export Cabbage Leaf and Dragonfly Platter

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Chinese cabbage leaf and dragonfly oval platter. Rich colors of green, yellow, pink

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Chinese Carved Soapstone Dragonfly Trinket Box
1930s Chinese Carved Soapstone Dragonfly Trinket Box

1930s Chinese Carved Soapstone Dragonfly Trinket Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s Chinese carved soapstone dragonfly trinket box. Top drawer is stuck.

Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Soapstone

Petite Stoneware Dragonfly Box
Petite Stoneware Dragonfly Box

Petite Stoneware Dragonfly Box

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H 1.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Petite Stoneware Dragonfly Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite stoneware box by a contemporary ceramicist is decorated with a flitting dragonfly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

"Dragonfly #7" Chinese abstract ink on paper in neutral palette

"Dragonfly #7" Chinese abstract ink on paper in neutral palette

By Zhou Xiao

Located in Edgartown, MA

Chinese abstract ink on paper in neutral palette Born 1969, Suzhou, Jiangsu province 1993

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Dragonfly #13" Chinese abstract ink on paper drawing in blue and red

"Dragonfly #13" Chinese abstract ink on paper drawing in blue and red

By Zhou Xiao

Located in Edgartown, MA

exhibited throughout China since 1993, and accorded special recognition for the "Red Dragonfly" series since

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1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Dragonfly Series #8" Chinese abstract ink on paper in black, white and red

"Dragonfly Series #8" Chinese abstract ink on paper in black, white and red

By Zhou Xiao

Located in Edgartown, MA

Chinese abstract ink on paper in black, white and red Born 1969, Suzhou, Jiangsu province 1993

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly large Plate
Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly large Plate

Delft "De Witte Starre" - 18th century Dragonfly large Plate

By De Witte Ster

Located in DELFT, NL

Dutch Delft Chinoiserie charger depicting a large dragonfly, in a Chinese garden, sitting on a rock

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box
Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box

Mother of Pearl Flowers and Dragonfly on Asian Black Lacquer Snuff Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

A dragonfly is flying amongst the inlaid mother of pearl flowers on this Asian black lacquer snuff

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Zinc

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Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

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Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet

Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

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CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag

CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

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Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

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A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci

A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci

$2,177

H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 15.75 in

A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès 1980's Blue Ostrich Leather Vest, Rare
Hermès 1980's Blue Ostrich Leather Vest, Rare

Hermès 1980's Blue Ostrich Leather Vest, Rare

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisitely luxurious Hermès ostrich leather vest in a beautiful shade of faded wedgewood blue. The vest is lined in blue with logo etched horn buttons and two pockets at the front. ...

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1980s French Vests

Medium Lady Dior Green
Medium Lady Dior Green

Medium Lady Dior Green

$16,100

H 5.71 in D 1.97 in L 6.7 in

Medium Lady Dior Green

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

- Limited Edition - Green - Exotic leather - Silver-tone hardware - Double structured top handles - Single compartment - Interior zip pocket - Comes with original dust bag and authen...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"
Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"

Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa early 20th century, Qing dynasty Jiang Jun Chinese chinoiserie watercolor scroll painting on silk showing branching stems of pink and white peonies and peach blossoms. Calligra...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Paint

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1950s Rhinestone Cocktail bag 1950s rhinestone evening purse pink silver
Vintage 1950s Rhinestone Cocktail bag 1950s rhinestone evening purse pink silver

Vintage 1950s Rhinestone Cocktail bag 1950s rhinestone evening purse pink silver

Located in Nashville, TN

A sparkling statement piece to your cocktail wardrobe. This 1950's evening bag, embellished with silver and pink claw set rhinestones, in a checkerboard pattern is the perfect touch ...

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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pair Framed Chinese Watercolor Scrolls
Pair Framed Chinese Watercolor Scrolls

Pair Framed Chinese Watercolor Scrolls

Sold|$3,500 / set

H 63 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

Pair Framed Chinese Watercolor Scrolls

Located in New York, NY

Our pair of antique Chinese watercolor paintings on paper scrolls depicting exotic birds, butterflies and dog date from the late 19th to early 20th century are relined on linen, and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare

Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline

$28,500

H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag
Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag

Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag is a stunning and rare accessory that embodies luxury and elegance. Crafted from exquisite black crocodi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Dragonfly China For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dragonfly China for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every dragonfly China was constructed with great care. There are 29 variations of the antique or vintage dragonfly China you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dragonfly China — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right dragonfly China, those designed in Art Deco, Baroque and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dragonfly China that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vito Nesta, Chinese Jesus and Delft produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dragonfly China?

Prices for a dragonfly China start at $110 and top out at $15,950 with the average selling for $1,475.