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The Scholar - Green, 1969 (M.547)
By Joan Miró
Located in Greenwich, CT
A continuation of the 'Horse Ride' series, The Scholar - Green (M.547), also known as The Literate
Category
20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Scholar Red Clay Contemporary Sculpture
By Christian Mizon
Located in London, GB
Christian Mizon
Contemporary
The Scholar
Red Clay
Height: 6 ¼ inches (16 cm)
Stamped by artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Clay
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio" Chinese Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With careful brushwork, this 19th century painting honors the four treasures of the scholar
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric
The Scholar, Judaica Oil Painting
By Konstanty Szewczenko
Located in Surfside, FL
Konstanty Swewczenko (1910-1991), signed oil Judaica Oil Painting, Polish.
Konstantin Shevchenko studied at the Institute of Fine Arts in Warsaw in the years 1927 - 1928.
Then, in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Art Deco Hungarian Bronze Sculpture the Scholar by Laslo Janos Beszedes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Hungarian bronze sculpture the Scholar by Laslo Janos Beszedes
Additional
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio, " Ink and Paint on Fabric, 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With careful brushwork, this 19th-century painting honors the four treasures of the scholar
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Still-life Paintings
Materials
Silk, Ink, Pigment
H 15.25 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese hardwood and brass mounted scholar tray, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sophisticated Chinese carved and pierced hardwood scholar's tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
H 3.25 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box
China, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positioned beneath the overhanging
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
H 2.45 in W 1.86 in D 1.11 in
Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhances the beautiful wood grain of the cypress root
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhances the beautiful wood grain of the cypress root
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhances the beautiful wood grain of the cypress root
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhances the beautiful wood grain of the cypress root
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Scholar Rock Wen Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Yingde stone, a less common type
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautiful example is carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit and provided an
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal, Other
Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
cherished as scholar stone in Chinese culture and graced the collector's study. The stones were mostly found
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Horse and Full Moon Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful. Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry inks with water for use in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Beast Japanese abstract suiseki scholar's stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, BEAST – Supernatural abstract stone like a four‐footed creature with completely no processing by human hands, except the arrangement attaching to a custom-made wooden stand ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors. Appreciate by arranging natural stones on a pedestal or a ceramic board with sand.
Suiseki means "water" and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 7.68 in W 15.56 in D 6.11 in
Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
, China.
Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
Category
20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Archaisitc Bronze Small Scholar Vase, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small archaistic scholar's vase in the form of a zun, Ming to Qing Dynasty, 17th century
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of unusual Chinese scholar shelves is finely crafted with Chinese Northern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and porous surface. Its
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 4.89 in W 12.92 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.6 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Japanese Cinnabar Scholars Cabinet, Early Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The top & sides decorated with cartouche shaped panels depicting fauna & flora, the front showing a pair of panelled doors decorated with flying cranes & clouds, the obverse decorate...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been qua...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 5.24 in W 8.67 in D 2.29 in
Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some wonderful stones mined in Japan.
This is probably a stone produced in Shizuoka Prefecture or Wakayama Prefecture.
It is believed that the quarrying a...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 6.78 in W 16.15 in D 5.6 in
Japanese Old Scholar's Stone / Odd Shaped Appreciation Stone / Suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively rare red color and porous surface. The stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden
Located in Stamford, CT
background of a bamboo forest. Two women make tea on a stove while two scholars sit at a table waiting. Three
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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