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Scholar Sculptures

Gilt Bronze Scholar Sculpture
Gilt Bronze Scholar Sculpture

Gilt Bronze Scholar Sculpture

$1,495

H 15.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Gilt Bronze Scholar Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

A late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze scholar sculpture.

Category

Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.25 in W 7 in D 5 in

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.   

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand
Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand

Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand

$3,780Sale Price|35% Off

H 28.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand

Located in Miami, FL

contemporary or modern home. This scholar stone sculpture would make a dramatic and refreshingly organic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue
18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

$3,975

H 27 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th c. Italian Scholar Silver Leaf Statue in Papier Mache and Wood. The base diameter

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Busts

Materials

Silver Leaf

French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue
French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

$1,740

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

Located in Southall, GB

A beautifully refined bronze statue depicting an art scholar teaching two young cherubs. It has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar
17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar

$5,500

H 26 in W 14 in D 8 in

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Originally gilded. as notice some traces of gilt residue. From the collection of Verna Harrah. Harra's Casinos.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

$1,795

H 27.75 in W 10 in D 7 in

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends
Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends

Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends

Located in Denton, TX

Substantial hand carved soapstone Asian warrior sculptures, most commonly used as bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar
Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar

Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar

$4,800

H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 16 in

Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar

Located in Essex, MA

Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.

Category

Antique 1660s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle
Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle

Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage bronze statuette depicting a scholar standing on a turtle. This Chinese bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'
19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'

19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Incline Village, NV

bronze making artist family "Moreau". The sculpture depicts a young female student or scholar with a pen

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Statue  of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed  Doriot
A Patinated Bronze Statue  of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed  Doriot

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed Doriot

By Theodore Doriot

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely cast bronze sculpture of an expressive classically draped Greek scholar seated on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in three sides except

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scholar rock Nephrite jade Hand carved Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Jade

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated  Greek  Scholar signed Moreau
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated  Greek  Scholar signed Moreau

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A patinated cast bronze statue of a classically draped Greek scholar sitting sideways on a Klismos

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was a solid boulder of

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Striking Natural Malachite Specimen on Display Stand as Scholar Stone
Striking Natural Malachite Specimen on Display Stand as Scholar Stone

Striking Natural Malachite Specimen on Display Stand as Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Signed and dated 2003 as shown. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base
Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base

Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing

Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.
Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.

Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large and beautifully hand carved. Marked at the foot. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century, 20th century Qing (1661 - 1912)...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base
Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base

Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base

Located in San Diego, CA

highly decorative object suitable as a scholar’s piece, tabletop sculpture, or focal accent in a refined

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28 was assembled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #25 was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018

By Richard A. Hirsch

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #32 was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 72 in W 26 in D 16 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

began to be brought inside by scholars, officials and connoisseurs so they could be appreciated in their

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Chinese Bronze Scholar Riding a Horse Incense Burner Sculpture
Chinese Bronze Scholar Riding a Horse Incense Burner Sculpture

Chinese Bronze Scholar Riding a Horse Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A vintage Chinese table top incense burner sculpted in bronze depicting a scholar riding a horse

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Scholar's Stone
Japanese Scholar's Stone

Japanese Scholar's Stone

Unavailable

H 9.75 in

Japanese Scholar's Stone

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of collecting

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Scholar's Stone
Japanese Scholar's Stone

Japanese Scholar's Stone

Unavailable

H 8 in

Japanese Scholar's Stone

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese tall columnar scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone
Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone

Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 7 in

Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki) of unusual horizontal form. The Japanese continue the Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone
Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone

Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone

Located in Seattle, WA

. Dramatic stones, often refered to as scholar stones, are greatly appreciated in Asian cultures for their

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone
Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone

Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone

Located in Seattle, WA

. Dramatic stones, often refered to as scholar stones, are greatly appreciated in Asian cultures for their

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Figural Foundry Mold of Woman Scholar
Figural Foundry Mold of Woman Scholar

Figural Foundry Mold of Woman Scholar

Unavailable

H 31 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Figural Foundry Mold of Woman Scholar

Located in Wainscott, NY

Figure from the Roman Foundry Company of Flushing, New York, original plaster form from foundry

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Roman Scholar
Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Roman Scholar

Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Roman Scholar

Unavailable

H 22.84 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Roman Scholar

Located in Cheltenham, GB

sculpture portrays a Roman scholar holding a scroll—a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. Once transformed into

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese scholar object, natural tree form on wooden base
Chinese scholar object, natural tree form on wooden base

Chinese scholar object, natural tree form on wooden base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A natural tree form with wooden base. Loosely termed scholar's objects, these forms from nature are

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

A late 18th to early 19th century Chinese bust of a Daoist Scholar made from lacquered and gilt

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Bronze

Wood Scholars' Rock
Wood Scholars' Rock

Wood Scholars' Rock

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H 27.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.25 in

Wood Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

: Chinese, carved, scholars, sculpture, statue

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture
Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture

Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Gongshi (??) or scholar's rocks are naturally occuring and vary in size and shape. Traditionally

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone
Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone

Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone

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H 21 in W 29 in D 12 in

Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

/> Keywords: Stone, scholars' rock, scholars' object, statute, sculpture

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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand
Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand

Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand

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H 31.5 in W 46 in D 16 in

Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Red Collection #: CSM001 Keywords: Sculpture, statue, scholars object, China, Chinese, garden

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Carved Marble Bust Sculpture of a Scholar
Carved Marble Bust Sculpture of a Scholar

Carved Marble Bust Sculpture of a Scholar

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H 22.05 in W 13.98 in D 9.06 in

Carved Marble Bust Sculpture of a Scholar

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century continental carved marble bust of a scholar. The bearded gentleman gazing

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Chinese Fu Dog
Early 19th Century Chinese Fu Dog

Early 19th Century Chinese Fu Dog

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H 14 in W 8 in D 9 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Fu Dog

Located in Chicago, IL

#: Z153 Keywords: Sculpture, statue, Scholars' object, China, Chinese, Japan, Japanese

Category

Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher's Brush on Stand
19th Century Chinese Calligrapher's Brush on Stand

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher's Brush on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

steel stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: KK064CC Keywords: Brush, sculpture, statue, China

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Scholar's Root
Scholar's Root

Scholar's Root

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H 42 in W 38 in D 24 in

Scholar's Root

Located in Hudson, NY

A Chinese scholars meditation root sculpture.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 23 in W 10 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 20 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 20.5 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base

Category

Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 21 in W 11 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Beautiful scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base 21" high 11" widest

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 10.5 in W 26 in D 13 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in New York, NY

A scholar's rock mounted on a wooden base. Horizontal profile. A traditional landscape focal

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Sculptures

Vintage Bronze Chinese Scholar Holding Gourd Large Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Chinese Scholar Holding Gourd Large Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Chinese Scholar Holding Gourd Large Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Vintage Chinese figurative scholar holding gourd. Incredible sculptural details. Monumental in size

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Scholars' Brush Pot
Scholars' Brush Pot

Scholars' Brush Pot

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H 9 in W 7 in D 7 in

Scholars' Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

: Sculpture, statue, Chinese, scholars object, studio

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Scholars' Brush Pot
Scholars' Brush Pot

Scholars' Brush Pot

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H 9 in W 7 in D 7 in

Scholars' Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

: Sculpture, root, burl, China, Chinese, scholars object

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Scholars' Stone
Chinese Scholars' Stone

Chinese Scholars' Stone

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H 20.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

Chinese Scholars' Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century red limestone Chinese scholars' stone from China's Jiangsu Province with carved

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

"Eternity" Scholars' Rock
"Eternity" Scholars' Rock

"Eternity" Scholars' Rock

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H 36 in W 31 in D 20 in

"Eternity" Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Taihu (Lake Tai) Scholars' stone with well worn "elephant skin" textured

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Jade Scholars' Rock
Jade Scholars' Rock

Jade Scholars' Rock

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Jade Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Translucent pale green and purple jade scholars' rock with rosewood base carved with incense smoke

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Bronze Jewish Scholar Rabbi Bust Table Sculpture Signed Monyo
Bronze Jewish Scholar Rabbi Bust Table Sculpture Signed Monyo

Bronze Jewish Scholar Rabbi Bust Table Sculpture Signed Monyo

By Prince Monyo

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning, heavy bronze table sculpture, depicting a Jewish scholar or

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Busts

Materials

Bronze

Scholars' Rock in Stand
Scholars' Rock in Stand

Scholars' Rock in Stand

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H 9 in W 7 in

Scholars' Rock in Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Scholars' rock in custom carved stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: ZZZ101R

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Classical Bronze Sculpture of Seated Scholar Figure Circa 1890
Antique Classical Bronze Sculpture of Seated Scholar Figure Circa 1890

Antique Classical Bronze Sculpture of Seated Scholar Figure Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Classical cast bronze sculpture of a seated scholar in thought, c1890 Measures- 9.25''H x 11

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese White Scholar's Stone
Chinese White Scholar's Stone

Chinese White Scholar's Stone

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H 27.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Chinese White Scholar's Stone

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese White Scholar's Stone. Raised on a Rosewood, late Ming period base. (1368-1644)

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art

Located in Pomona, CA

This sculpture has exquisite carved landscaping and buildings, etc. Detailed hand carving works on

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Boxwood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art

Located in Pomona, CA

This sculpture has exquisite carved landscaping and buildings, etc. Detailed hand carving works on

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Boxwood

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

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H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

#: JH4027 Keywords: Stone, sculpture, statue, China, Chinese, Scholars' Rock

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

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H 15.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

#: JH4084 Keywords: Stone, sculpture, statue, China, Chinese, Scholars' Rock

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Scholar's Mountain
Scholar's Mountain

Scholar's Mountain

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H 34 in W 32 in D 26 in

Scholar's Mountain

Located in Chicago, IL

base. Inspired by ancient Chinese scholar’s rocks, this eroded fragment is intended for contemplation

Category

20th Century Thai Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

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H 20.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese limstone scholars' rock with carved Huali stand. Pagoda Red

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of 14th Century Scholar by Emile Picault
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of 14th Century Scholar by Emile Picault

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of 14th Century Scholar by Emile Picault

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Middle Ages, this capturing a young Scholar carrying his lantern (missing) in one hand and a thick tome

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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount
Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

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H 49 in W 16 in D 12 in

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A milk toned Scholar's rock from Beijing, China on a custom zitan mount with a cloud carved motif

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock
"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

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H 27 in W 10 in D 6 in

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th century Chinese scholars' rock in the form of an Ox on a Mountain with a rosewood base.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Blanc De Chine Porcelain Scholar Figure
Blanc De Chine Porcelain Scholar Figure

Blanc De Chine Porcelain Scholar Figure

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H 13 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in

Blanc De Chine Porcelain Scholar Figure

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous blanc de chine porcelain Chinese figure of a scholar Circa mid-20th century

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Materials

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Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock
Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

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H 6.5 in W 11 in D 2.5 in

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Scholars Ruyi Display Stand
19th Century Chinese Scholars Ruyi Display Stand

19th Century Chinese Scholars Ruyi Display Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

pedestals. Recognized today as pieces of art, root sculptures like this stand are born from the scholarly

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Materials

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"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

celestial name, "Moon Mountain." The dynamic and sculptural forms of Chinese scholars' rocks have inspired

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

"Celestial Quarry" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
"Celestial Quarry" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

"Celestial Quarry" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carv...

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Limestone

"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

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H 23.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock
"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock

"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Classical 19th Century Bronze Statue of a Roman Scholar
Classical 19th Century Bronze Statue of a Roman Scholar

Classical 19th Century Bronze Statue of a Roman Scholar

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French patinated bronze statue of a classical Roman scholar

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Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sitting Oriental Scholar Writing, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920
Sitting Oriental Scholar Writing, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920

Sitting Oriental Scholar Writing, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

An elderly, bearded Oriental man in a long, light-coloured robe and turban, sitting with his legs drawn up on a wooden bench and writing on a sheet of paper which he holds in his lef...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki

Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki

Located in South Burlington, VT

contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as -Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that

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Late 20th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Stone on a Wooden Stand
A 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Stone on a Wooden Stand

A 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Stone on a Wooden Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive (and heavy) polished stone resembles a scholar's mountain as depicted in Chinese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Renaissance Man Scholar Statue Figure
Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Renaissance Man Scholar Statue Figure

Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Renaissance Man Scholar Statue Figure

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique folk art statue or sculpture featuring a Renaissance man wearing traditional attire holding

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Two Oriental Scholars At A Table, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920
Two Oriental Scholars At A Table, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920

Two Oriental Scholars At A Table, Viennese Bronze by Bergmann, Around 1920

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Two elderly bearded Oriental men in long robes and turbans standing at a table on a stone floor with a small carpet, on the table heavy books, some of them open, and a table bell. Th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Grouping of Ten Scholar Immortals, Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Grouping of Ten Scholar Immortals, Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Grouping of Ten Scholar Immortals, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chinese grouping offers carved soapstone depicting ten scholar immortals, c1890 no

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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$4,200

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Scholar Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of scholar sculptures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct scholar sculptures — often made from stone, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. Find 46 antique and vintage scholar sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Scholar sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of scholar sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art scholar sculptures are of considerable interest. Large scholar sculptures can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller scholar sculptures available at 1stDibs — each spanning 2 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made scholar sculptures over the years, but those made by Richard Hirsch, Robert Kuo and Auguste Moreau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scholar Sculptures?

Prices for scholar sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, scholar sculptures begin at $195 and can go as high as $12,033, while the average can fetch as much as $2,940.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.