Unbranded Antique Chinese
19th Century Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
1920s Modern Unbranded Antique Chinese
Etching, Intaglio
People Also Browsed
Early 19th Century English Regency Unbranded Antique Chinese
Rosewood
1910s Impressionist Unbranded Antique Chinese
Etching, Laid Paper, Intaglio
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
1990s Byzantine Unbranded Antique Chinese
Gold Leaf
1970s Chinese Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Unbranded Antique Chinese
Silver, Pewter
1950s Modern Unbranded Antique Chinese
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Unbranded Antique Chinese
Brass
1990s Byzantine Unbranded Antique Chinese
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Baroque Unbranded Antique Chinese
Silver Plate
20th Century Chinese Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
1970s Abstract Unbranded Antique Chinese
Wood, Oil
Late 19th Century Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Unbranded Antique Chinese
Board, Egg Tempera
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unbranded Antique Chinese
Jade
1990s Byzantine Unbranded Antique Chinese
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
19th Century Unbranded Antique Chinese
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unbranded Antique Chinese
Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Unbranded Antique Chinese
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Unbranded Antique Chinese
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Unbranded Antique Chinese
Brass
Early 19th Century Unbranded Antique Chinese
19th Century Chinese Ming Unbranded Antique Chinese
Elm
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unbranded Antique Chinese
Brass
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum