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Place of Origin: Asian
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot).
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinoiserie Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
By Dolbi Cashier
Located in New York, NY
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture with feathers spread. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand poli...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes" by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia
By Lee Downey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around a tree trunk rests within a section of natural moose antler which cleverly represents the base of the tree. A mother-of-pearl carved egg form tops the display. On a jet base with an amber piece giving the impression of an imbedded sphere. Offered with a custom-fitted Balinese fabric...
Category
Late 20th Century Country Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Category
1890s Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan.
On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries).
It can use as incense burne...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Gilt Metal Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand.
Mid 20th century circa 1950s Asian fine jeweled sculptures.
Two Orient...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
-Details-
Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two Massive Late Qing Cloisonné Enamel Models of Cranes
Located in London, GB
Two massive late Qing cloisonné enamel models of cranes
Chinese, circa 1900
Measures: Height 187cm, width 52cm, depth 50cm
These extraordinary Chin...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Brass Figural Mouse Objet D’art, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass mouse form decorative objects. Etched design detail. Signed made in India.
Dimensions are of each individual item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of British Colonial Terracotta Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of British colonial terracotta lions. This majestic pair of painted terracotta lions from the early 20th century will bring an air of regalness to any room.
Category
20th Century British Colonial Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury Tessellated Bone Parrot on a Lucite Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing Anglo-Indian Parrot sculpture skillfully crafted with a mosaic of ox bone fragments. This stylish bird is sporting hand-hammered silver jewelry...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
19th Ming Chinese Bronze Duck
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bronze standing duck.
Standing neck raised and mouth open with detailed feathers.
14.5 high.
Category
Late 18th Century Ming Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Terracotta Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous terra cotta statue dating back to the 1900s. Origin; China.
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
A superb three quarter life size bronze tiger
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb three quarter life size bronze tiger, The bronze body patinated to imitate the distinctive stripes of a tiger’s skin, with inset orange glass eyes. Signed in a seal tsunemat...
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Set of Tang Dynasty Feng Xiang Style Hand Painted Carved Chinese Horses
By Feng Xiang
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Antique Pair of Feng Xiang Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Tang Dynasty Chinese Horses
Feng Xiang Mounts from west of Shaanxi province are finely sculpted, mostly in ...
Category
19th Century Tang Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h
Category
1880s Chinese Export Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bog Wood
Large Hand Carved Frog Box Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage large hand carved wood frog box. A very unique piece. Made of teakwood and carved in the traditional Thai style. Wonderfully well carved & finished. Circa 1980 before cutting...
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Clay Horse Sculpture
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
A handcrafted terracotta horse in the style of the Tang Dynasty sculptural tradition.
Much of the body of the piece is glazed with a dark indigo blue finish. Some fading in detai...
Category
Late 20th Century Tang Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture in silver and malachite, depicting a dancing bear, Russia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Silver sculpture depicting a piper, a dancer and a small dancing bear in the centre. Malachite base in the shape of a crescent moon Russia, around 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Antique Bronze Enamel Elephant Incense Sculpture Cloissone Champleve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Enameled bronze elephant incense scupture, figure. Either Japanese Cloissone or French Champleve . No makers markings.
Category
19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With raised trunk.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Lion Oil Lamp, India, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Indian bronze oil lamp in the form of the lion Vahana of the Goddess Durga. The head screws off for filling with oil. There is a hole at the top...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1750 Circa, a Pair of Mounted Porcelain Karp Shaped Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...
Category
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and glazed in a light green and yellow with hints of fuchsia and blue. The smile and e...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Elephant Palm Tree Sculpture Candle Holder, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Maitland Smith Bronze Monkeys riding elephant palm tree sculpture candle holder - a Pair. Item features large impressive size, cast ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giacometti-Style Bronze Dove Sculpture with Closed Wings
By Ilana Goor
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare bronze sculptural piece by celebrated Israeli artist and sculptor, Ilana Goor. Giacometti-style sculpture made in solid bronze with bea...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Tessellated Stone and Brass Mainland Smith Bird Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Tessellated Stone and Brass Bird Sculpture by Maitland-Smith, featuring a gracefully curved form with brass accen...
Category
1990s Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China.
Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned s...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse
Measures:100cmx23cm H117cm
Material:Wood
Wear Consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Monumental Polished Brass Crab
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your coastal decor with the Vintage Coastal Monumental Polished Brass Crab. This striking piece, crafted from polished brass, captures the essence of American seaside charm. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chinese Carnelian Agate Fu Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Chinese carved amber agate carnelian censer incense burner with lidded fu dog lion final.
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Country of Origin: China
Color: Brown
Item Type: Vin...
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Elephant Décor Planter
Located in Pasadena, TX
Late 20th century ceramic elephant garden planter
Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Playful Puppies
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculptures of puppies playing. Traces of gold on both, one holding tassels in its mouth. Measurements: 3 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d and 4 1/4" h x 5 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture, late 19th century, Asia
Measures: H 19cm, W 15cm, W 8cm.
Category
1880s Chinese Export Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy painting.
This 19th century inkstone is guarded by a mythical fu dog, or shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970. Nice natural patina.
#1 Measures: 3.13" wide x 7.63" deep x 3.75" tall
#2 Measures: 4.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 5" tall
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Chinese Mythological Gods in Blue Glazed Terracotta
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Four Chinese Mythological Gods in Blue Glazed Terracotta.
Category
1990s Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rajasthani Wooden Couple Riding A Camel, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The beautifully crafted wooden sculpture depicting an Islamic Rajasthani couple riding a majestic camel. The wooden figures are intricately carved with attention to detail, capturin...
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Bixie Mythical Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Han Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a Mythical Beast. TL Tested
I cant emphasize how rare this item is and predict it will not last long. The condition is extraordinary with...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, beautifully rendered, bronze incense burner modelled on a dove/bird figure. Incredibly sculptural piece with verdigris and Brutalist design elements. The piece trascends its...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze elephant statue or sculpture features standing elephant with lifted trunk, elegantly modeled in Modernist style. Soft, fluid lines of the elephant's body showcase the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cat in Ceramic Black and White, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic representing a seated cat of rectangular shape and white and black, spotted.
Chinese work realized circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Guepard Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Guepard Bronze with aluminium
and bronze structure in bronzed highlight finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Recumbent Cat, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With underglaze blue fish as decoration.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Jaguar Statue 'Set of 2' Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...
Category
2010s Classical Greek Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Whimsical Elephant sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical elephant figure sculpture, in gold & bronze finish by Mailtland Smith great condition .
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Chinese Turquoise Buddhist Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Large Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Buddhist Lion Sculpture
17.5"H x 6.5"W x 5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue Phoenix Figure
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized "Fenghuang" figure with a traditional turquoise glaze. The Fenghuang is a mythological Chinese bird that represents the balance between male and female. Its body is co...
Category
20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Blue Elephant of the Good Luck, Vintage Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue ceramic Elephant is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
An ornamental object realized in colored ceramic.
Good overall conditions except for some lack of ...
Category
1970s Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Decorative Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Size given in...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Eclectic 20th Century British Colonial Terracotta Elephants in Pale Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of British colonial terracotta elephants from the early 20th century, India, with nicely rendered details. These eclectic statues have a very subtle, nicely aged, layer of pal...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
A Set of Three Finely Cast Asian Bronze Turtles
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of three finely cast Asian bronze turtles.
The turtle is a symbol of good luck and longevity.
Age: Contemporary
Size of each turtle;
Small : Length 30 C.M. / Width 19.5 C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Archaistic Duck Form Dish With Incised Decoration Verdigis Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic bronze dish in the form of a duck with beautifully etched stylized neck and tail feathers, geometric and spiral designs on the sides. Wonderful variegated verdigri...
Category
Early 20th Century Archaistic Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tang-Style Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...
Category
Late 19th Century Tang Antique Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Birds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique hand carved white jade bird figures
China, Early 20th Century
Each measures: 5.38"W x 1.25"D x 3.5"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
