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Place of Origin: Chinese
Monumental Chinese Carved Serpentine Mountain Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental and impressive Chinese carved serpentine sculpture depicting a continuous forest landscape with a cave, richly carved with all manner of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine, Marble
Pair of Chinese Shiwan Guangdong Red Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese red porcelain foo dogs with spirited expressions, detailing, and shiwan town in guangdong forms- home to one of the most famous folk kilns during the ming and qing dy...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to accompany ritual ancestor worship. Also known as shizi, pairs of fu dog lions are beli...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cloisonné Bird on a Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.
Category
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Chinese Multi-Colored Cloisonne Rooster Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early 20th century Chinese cloisonne rooster sculptures with red, white, blue, green, and yellow enamels standing on circular cloisonne bases...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Peacock Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of similar Chinese peacock sculptures carved from the roots of bamboo, utilizing the main section of the root for the bodies, and the "root hair" ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Asian Wood Hand-Painted Figure of a Recumbent Ram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Asian recumbent ram is shown resting upon gilded hooves with head raised and black eyes looking straight ahead, its mouth slightly opened, finely decorated with dense scrolled pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Fish Figures on Carved Stands
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique late 19th century Chinese porcelain fish figures on carved stands.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Wicker Puppy Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Chinese puppy box from the Shanghai collection ambitiously crafted in bamboo wicker with carved wood feet and tail.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Chinese Spinach Green Jade Bird Groups, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Depicted as two family groups in the act of feeding their young. Delicately carved and perched on branches. On wooden stands.
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Porcelain Chickens
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Chinese (mid 20th century) white porcelain chickens, detailed with tonal feathers and red features and sculpted perched on rocks (pr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Rock Crystal Parrots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely hand carved rock crystal.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tiger's Eye Dragon Statue 2.2 Lb Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
Category
2010s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Multi-gemstone
Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of carved stone Tang horses, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Tang Dynasty Bactrian Camel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A recumbent Bactrian camel resting on folded legs, with remnants of white polychrome slip evident, terracotta, 618 AD to 906 AD.
Measures: Height 10 in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of hand carved white jade elephant sculptures on bases, circa 1960s. Impressive detail and a stunning high gloss finish with deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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 Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Post Sculpture in Solid Granite, Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving. It once served as a hitching post for horses...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
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 Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Gilt-Bronze Pig
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Chinese gilt bronze sculpture of a pig.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Archaistic Bronze Ritual Ram Form Wine Vessel Verdigis Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful Chinese Archaistic lidded wine vessel in the rare form of a ram, the surface decorated with dragons, birds and fish as well as stunning geometric designs, the top with a kui dragon for a handle. In late Shang dynasty style, 13th-11th century BC.
Animal-form vessels are the rarest form of Chinese archaic bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century Archaistic Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Mid-18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
By Emile Gallé
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 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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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 Han Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes, fluffy tails, and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair repres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Black Bronze Censer in Beast Form
Located in Somis, CA
A unique beast form incense burner in an ancient design. The beast's head makes the lid while its 4 legs and paws stabilize the pot. Romantic, exotic scrolls decorate the body. Open ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of soapstone Buddhist lions
Each finely carved seated on its haunches with a fierce expression,
modelled in mirror image seated on a rectangu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Birds or Parakeets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of Chinese parakeets or budgies crafted in terra cotta, decorated, glazed and perched on tree trunks with flowers. Signed with chop marks on the bottoms.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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 Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Jewelry Box with Drawers with Hand Carved Bird and Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, colorful and highly decorative Chinese box.
If you like the look and feel of Chinese antiques and ancient Asian symbolism then this handcrafted and hand carved box from the turn of the century could be perfect for you. Its unusual size (smaller than a cabinet, but larger than your average antique box) may have something to do with the content we purchased it with. In a number of the small compartments we found Chinese porcelain tea cups...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
Category
17th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Export Famille Rose Pheasant With Ormolu Mounts, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain model of a pheasant mounted on an ormolu stand.
The elegant bird is portrayed perched on a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer. From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 22....
Category
Mid-18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featuring a pair of fierce Buddhistic lions playfully antagonizing each other. Locked in a mock battle, the smaller lion...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs on an alluring blue background.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
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 Export Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Horse Sculptures on Custom Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An intriguing pair of polished bronze Asian male and female horse sculptures on custom wood stands. Long a symbol of mindful willpower, this pair inspires t...
Category
1960s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Carved Rose Quartz Sculptures
Located in Milan, Italy
Beautiful carved rose quartz sculptures with wooden base produced in China. Italian private collection.
The dimensions are H 16 cm x W 10 cm x D 8 cm - H ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The heads of these impressive creatures come off so they can be used as incense burners.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Duck Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Chinese bronze duck incense burner, Qing period
Please note that one foot is missing, broken off, see detailed image.
Category
Early 18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Agate Horse Bust with Green and Orange Crystals
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 2.7 lb, all natural agate horse bust. The sculpture preserved the original characters of the gem stone with amazing crystal formations. Great de...
Category
2010s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Chinese Exceptional and Large Cloisonne Enamel Pheasant Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large Chinese vintage cloisonne enamel male pheasant mounted on a wooden stand dating from the first half of the 20th centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Phoenix, "Freedom, Eternal Life"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese late 19th century carved jade figure of a phoenix, "Freedom, Eternal Life."
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat characteristics, alluring blue background, and presented ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Located in New York, NY
Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China during the Ming period. Executed using a Sacai glaze, the sculpture offers a cream colo...
Category
20th Century Ming Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Faience Duck Sculpture with Blue Oriental Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese faience duck sculpture with blue oriental accents. Faience is tin-glazed pottery on a delicate pale buff earthenware body, a Chinese technique ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Han Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Canton Style Porcelain "Cats" Sculptures, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures in Canton style porcelain representing two sitting cats. White background with an enameled tawny decor and flowers and vegetal motifs in green, pink and red tones,...
Category
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Blue, White and Multicoloured Cloisonné Cranes
Located in Toronto, ON
This fine pair of antique Cloisonné cranes would look equally good on a console or acrylic stand and would add presence to any room. Cloisonné, derive...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...
Category
20th Century Primitive Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century.
The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large Golden Iron Horse Busts
Located in Somis, CA
Stunning iron horse busts are heavy and substantial. The original design came from the ancient Han dynasty (206 BC -220 AD) when horses rose to be one of the most beloved animals. Th...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
Category
1890s Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Carved Hyaline Quartz ‘Rock Crystal’ Sculptures
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful sculptures in Hyaline quartz ‘rock crystal’ produced in China. Italian private collection.
The dimensions are H 16 cm x W 7 cm X D 7 cm - H...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Carved and Painted Horn Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese vintage carved and painted horn eagles or hawks with an alluring, stylized interpretation of these majestic birds of prey.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
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