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Period: 20th Century
Material: Stone
Jadeite Figure of Guanyin, Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Jadeite Figure of Guanyin, Chinese
Carved wearing long flowing robes, holding a flower, the lustrously polished stone with a long fissure ingeniously...
Category
20th Century Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind
Framed in our own custom "Arts & Crafts" hard wood frame.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting is of a Minimalist depiction of what appear to be sand dunes in natural sand and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Two Vintage Carved Stone Sculptures of Soldiers from the British Indian Army
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two vintage Anglo-Indian grey stone carved sculptures from the early 20th century, depicting soldiers and perfect to be used as exterior garden ornaments. They are priced and sold $1900 each. Created in India during the first half of the 20th century, each of these sculptures depicts a soldier from the British Indian army standing proudly on a square pedestal. One of the feet forward and a hand on the hip, the soldier is leaning on his rifle and carries a knife on his waist. Their skillful depiction and petite proportions will make these two Anglo-Indian stone sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone patina, on rectangular bases. Created in China...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
China Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Sea and Waves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting "Restless Sea and Waves" #6 unique painting
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of sea and waves in action in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Action of sea and waves
Framed under glass
Dimensions:
Frame: 13 inches high and 17.5 inches wide.
Site: 6.5 inches high and 11 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese marble foo dog resting on squared decorative floral plinth with egg and dart motif, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese 1920s Collector's Box Set of Eight Jade Stallions
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage set of Chinese hand carved jade stallions dates from the 1920s and presents in the original box. Each individual jade stallion has been pres...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Hardstone Grape Cluster Arrangement, circa 1935-1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese hardstone grape cluster arrangement, circa 1935-1940.
Realistically modeled grapes, vines and leaves in various color jades, arranged on a sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal,
Hong Kong/Chinese, circa 1950s or 1960s
A fantastically carved...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
20th Century Chinese Carved Mahogany & White Marble Topped Side Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Chinese mahogany and marble side table. An elegantly simple shape with intricate Chinese design details. The wood has been carved to imitate bamboo and the table top features a beaut...
Category
20th Century Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Lapislazuli Carving of "The Eight Daoist Inmortals", Mid 20th Century
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Chinese mythology with this captivating mid-20th-century Lapis Lazuli carving depicting "The Eight Daoist Immortals." Each figure, intricate...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Chinese "Sea Portal" Natural Stone Landscape "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed,
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a portal view of detailed sea of red and blue waves could remind u...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui
The perfect compliment to any doorway or garden setting. This ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Exceptional Large Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group Statue of Female Immortals
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and large Chinese carved coral figural group / statue of female Immortals.
Very finely carved, very large and heav...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral
Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Stunning Chinoiserie Marble Topped Sideboard in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning hand painted marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste sideboard
A very good looking and decorative sideboard, its hand painted ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Figure
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved coral figure of a woman's face
Very finely hand-carved.
Late 20th Century, China
Weight: 182 grams with base
Dimensions: approx...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral
Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three shaped gray and russet jade plaques the largest carved in hi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Tiger Eye Snuff Bottle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Chinese snuff bottle. Bottle and tap made out of tiger eye stone.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Monumental Chinese Carved Jadeite Horses
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese carved jadeite horses on the original wood base.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Head of Oriental Divinity, Vintage Stone Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Oriental divinity is a stone sculpture realized by Oriental manufacture in the XX century.
Big sculpture representing oriental divinity in stone mounted on a marble base.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Sculpture Depicting a Seated Monk Holding Objects
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone seated monk sculpture from the mid-20th century, carrying objects in his hands. Created in China, this vintage carved stone ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, Kasyapa.
This beautiful Buddhist sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, sacred space, or garden
Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide
Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of
older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Head and hands are later replacements.
Stone statues like these were regularly - refreshed- by the temple monks. In our extensive travels to western china we saw many instances of old stone figures like this with varying degrees of paint refreshing, ,replacement of heads as this one, and periodic refreshment by the temple monks to maintain a seemingly new appearance.
Please note the offering cavity on his back side- undoubtedly used by patrons to place offering scripts or perhaps food as a sign of respect and veneration.
This enjoyable character would make a fine garden presentation or special indoor choice.
Only one.
Provenance: Originally from a collector in Chengdu, China, acquired by us directly from this collection around 2002 on one of our many visits to that part of historic China.
About Kasyapa:
Kasyapa is a revered Vedic sage of Hinduism. He was one of the seven ancient sages considered as Saptarishis in Sanskrit texts and Indian mythologies. He is the most ancient rishi listed in the colophon verse in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and called a self-made scholar in the Atharvaveda. He was based in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, and legends attribute the region of Kashmir to be derived from his name.
One of the more frequently depicted lohans in Chinese sculpture is Kasyapa, a cousin to the Buddha. Throughout Six dynasties...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
China Century Old Dream Stone "Landscape Paintings" with Original Frames, Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find
Impressive wall display of two (2) Chinese dream stone "Landscape Paintings" with original period frames these wonderful
round natura...
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Green Jade Censer with Wooden Base Friezed with Decorations, China 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Green Jade with wooden base friezed with decorations representing plants and vegetation.
Measure: 25 x 10 x 10 cm (with base) – 22 x 10 x 10 cm (without base).
This artwork is sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Art Deco Iron and Marble Pair of Columns or Pedestals
Located in CABA, AR
Indulge in the opulence of the Art Deco era with this exquisite pair of iron and marble columns, a stunning tribute to the glamour and sophistication of the period. Standing tall an...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair of Vintage Stone Court Lady Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of 20th century solid stone court lady statues. The full face is with long slender eyes under arched brows flanking a strong straight nose. Hair held...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Ocean Waters
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D38
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone "painting" of churning sea waves -restless ocean waters- as far as the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Hand Carved Chinese Figurative Statue or Sculpture, Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Artfully carved from amber colored marble this figurative Chinese statue or sculpture
stands 4 1/8" H x 1 3/4" w x 1 1/8" D.
Although this piece shows age appropriate wear, it ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Mountain Fishing Stream
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone painting of a possible mountain fishing stream could remind us of a unique experience and view in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, light blue and iron rich red colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom hardwood frame
"Seaside White and Gray Mountains" #2
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Dimensions:
Frame: 10.75 inches high and 15 inches wide.
Site: 6.25 inches high and 10.5 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Horizons" Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a group of mountain peaks landscape features light and dark colors, white, cream, yellow and dark green. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan Mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. It is a round cut stone and is set in a circular mat- the image suggests the appearance of a planet.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame: 15.5 inches high and 29 inches wide.
Site: 8 inches by 18 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone "moon light" works of art:
Moonlight...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Marbel Topped Tea or Coffee Table Using Vintage Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage marble topped Chinese tea table constructed with vintage circa 1940 hand carved giltwood panels
A very good looking and well...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Glacier Park
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D8
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a seemingly white glacial expanse could remind us of a similar and unique visual experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large White Marble Carpet Weight, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large carved white marble carpet weight from India in a Classic orb style, circa 1920. Also very attractive as patio accessories, for stairs or verandas. Two available.
Category
1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
By Kovach
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture. The piece is made of tube steel which has been painted silver. It is in good condition, showing...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Granite
Large White Marble Carpet Weight from India, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large carved white marble carpet weight from India in a Classic lotus blossom style. Can also be used as a decorative element for patios, gardens or decks.
Category
1970s Indian Agra Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
China "Seaside & Mountains" Landscape "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone "Painting" & with custom hardwood frame
Sea and Mountains in one unique work of art
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame: 16.5 inches high and 29 inches wide.
Site: 12.75 inches high and 25 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a wavy mountain landscape features light and dark colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks
I h...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Oriental Figurine, Hard Stone, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Stylized figure made of hard stone of white and orange colors, with striking tonal variations, that perhaps represents one of the Eight Immortals of the Taoist pantheon, He Xiangu (who is usually shown holding a lotus flower, sometimes also accompanied by a sheng, or by a mythological bird called...
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20th Century Asian Other Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice carved plaque of good size comes from China and was made circa 1900. The stone is a rich combination of dark, light and emerald green. Sliced from a boulder washed and...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Anglo-Indian Carved Marble Figure of a Rabbit - 2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!
Located in Stamford, CT
2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!!
Charming Anglo-Indian hand carved marble rabbit. A wonderful piece of animal sculpture that will bring some joy...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Hardstone Carved Mythical Beast Rhyton Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese Republic period carved hardstone drinking vessel, called a rhyton, in the form of a mythical pixiu.
The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu. The pixiu carved with a nice sense of motion, head reared back, mouth open, and claws bared. The cup bearing a design of large horned taotie ogre masks on either side. The stone with areas of artificial "calcified" patination.
The pixiu is an ancient beast from...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Han Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Swirling Cloud Vista
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone "painting" of a vibrantly colored swirling cloud formation could remind us ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gray and White "Seaside Mountains II" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
With custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Gray and white "Sea and Mountains II " in one unique work of art, signed
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a moun...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Moonlight Landscape Reflections "Starry Night" Extraordinary Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary Natural Landscape work, one of a kind. Custom framed.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of cloud bands under a breath taking moon light reflectio could remind us of a similar and unique evening experience in our lives. Just look into the dark sky some starry night! The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
Dimensions:
Frame: 24 inches high and 41.75 inches wide.
Site: 15 inches x 33 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone paintings:
Moonlight...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Natural Stone "Painting" Dunes Galore
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind.
Framed in our own custom "arts and crafts" wood frame.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting is of a Minimalist depiction of what appear to be sand dunes in natural sand and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Land of long sides of Mountains.
Dimensions:
Measures: Frame 13.5 inches high and 38.5 inches wide.
Site 8 inches x 33 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone paintings:
Chinese painting stone that were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, They might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral
Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Guardian Lions with fierce countenance, heads turned with open and snarling mouths. Intricately decorated with various symbols and having worked Quartz eyes. Fierce creatur...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Large Soapstone Puffin Bird Sculpture, Marked E 5516
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large soapstone puffin bird sculpture, simplistic in design, wings tucked in, standing with legs together and the head slightly cocked to one side. The soapstone puffin measures 9&qu...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated scholar's cabinet from turn of the century. Solid wood throughout, mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Contrast of dark rosewood and natural color elm woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Thai Temple Ceremonial Black Lacquered and Gilt Kneeling Monk Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture from circa 1920 with hand painted gilt and lacquer over stone. This remarkable Thai ceremonial kneeling monk sc...
Category
1920s Thai Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
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