Chinese Sculptures

20th century Chinese hardstone flowering tree in a cloisonné planter Chinese, 20th century Height 42cm, width 33cm, depth 31cm This exquisite 20th-century Chinese hardstone tree is ...

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings. Our Outstanding 19th century Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings...

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Huge cluster of fully crystallized, gem-purple fluorite crystals. The transparent fluorite crystals are lus...

A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas, vegetation and red polychromy. This antique Qing Dynast...

A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These decorative Oriental puppets are framed in Lucite making the...

20th century Chinese carved stone head sculpture of Guanyin mounted on a custom wood stand. Guanyin (Quan Yin), the East Asian bodhisattva of compassion is a widely beloved figure i...

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tile...

Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...

A stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer. The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quie...

Nice pair of mid-century turquoise opaque blue glass foo dog sculptures on wood bases, circa 1970s. These symbolic guardians present a beautiful turquoise hue and are in very good vi...

A sculptural depiction of a resting puma by American wildlife artist Joseph L. Boulton. The piece captures the quiet strength and fluid anatomy of the mountain lion, draped naturally...

Gorgeous hand carved Canadian geese sculpture in green jade by Lyle Sopel, circa 1990s. Impressive detail and a stunning high gloss finish with deep veining. The piece is in excellen...

Tall hand carved Buddha from the late 19thC or early 20thC. Buddha holding a ball calmly in his left hand. Ball representing peace and prosperity and dispersement of wealth. Fair co...

Carved from a solid block of white marble, this impressive Chinese sculpture recreates the Buddhist imagery of ancient stele monuments and temple carvings. Every inch of the stone st...

From Huanggang Mine, No. 6 Shaft, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Transparent dark-blue fluorite crystals covering front of gray quartz plate. The fluorite crystals a...

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on black custom made base. Created in China during the...

Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The lustrous brown glaze adorning the surface adds depth and character, reflecting the play of...

Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of gold, white, pink and light blue.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...

Set of 5 vintage 20th century Chinese ceramic "mud man" figurines. Wise looking men with long white hair, dressed in yellow, green, and blue glazed robes and hats, holding a variety ...

A rare set of eighteen Blanc de Chine Style Enameled - Glazed Ceramic Arhat, also known as Luohans, the disciples of Buddha, each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng. The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of Gautama Buddha (arhat) who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path...

Mid Century Wicker Seal or Sea Lion with a tight and intricate woven construction. Having glass eyes and a carved wood removal lid that opens to reveal secret storage. This Seal bear...

A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China. The impressive and realistically modeled figures each portrayed standing upright upon a sancai (three color) glazed pedestal of kang table form. The man is dressed in a short black surcoat over a long robe and pants, a smart cap upon his head. His face is warm and welcoming, with wide eyes and a slight smile on his lips. He holds his hands out in front of him, palms up, almost as if shrugging, though presumably originally holding an object or offering, now lost. The woman of slightly smaller stature, and dressed in a longer surcoat over a long robe and skirt. She wears a fitted cap upon her head. Her hands also held out in front, grasping long lost objects. Her face is slightly more severe, with a somewhat pinched look, and slight frown upon her lips. The size of these figures is remarkable, as is the realism and attention to detail, almost as if they were modeled after real people, as opposed to the more common and generic Ming Dynasty pottery...

Pair of Chinese export hardstone horses and stands, each one finely carved of a standing horse with one leg up, facing left and right. Removable from the associated lacquered stands....

Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite...

A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...

Cave sideboard by kar Dimensions: W 40 x D 38 x H 50 cm. Materials: FRP. Available in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and eff...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...

Post-War Chinese Export Hand carved wooden Teak duck sculpture. Of large form, this has great detail and a lovely patina i think its dates from the mid part of the 20th Century. The ...

Chinese brass opium pillow in the form of a robed boy. The boy shown prostrate and smiling with an amusing forelock on his otherwise shaved head. He holds...

A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period. Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...

From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous faces and s...

A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed animals, shells, and other adornments among openwork fol...

Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.

Sculptural Chinese bronze depicting a ram and gazelle intertwined, their elongated, ribbed horns forming a continuous, sinuous vertical composition. The two animals are rendered in d...

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c. Asian Chinese antique cast bronze elephant sculpture. Ceremonial cast metal elephant with beautiful detailed carving on hi...

A 19th century Chinese Ming dynasty hand carved stone monkey sculpture. This Chinese sculpture features a monkey figure, sitting on a rock formation, holding a square item, perhaps a...

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokitesvara in eastern Buddhism and is instantly available to all who call upon her with their mind. Though commonly depicted as a woman in Chinese statuary...

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

This statue of "Man Who Never Dies" otherwise known as an immortal, his attribute is to hold staff in one hand and the sacred peach in other. It is composed of rose colored Chinese w...

A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...

Rare Buddha wooden heads sculptures , with polychrome traces - smiling and peaceful - Rested on a pair of wood capitals, same era. Suitable for the...

A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL t...

A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse. The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha. The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...

Ming Dynasty Blue Glazed Terra Cotta Bird. Very rare early Ming Dynasty Blue Glazed Terra Cotta sourced from our Paris Offices at Chateau de Vitray. Beautiful blue tone glazing.

From Dongchuan District, Kunming Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China Unique specimen of a sparkling, sharp, modified, metallic Pyrite crystals in concentric "rings" on a sphere of sh...

Lovely Chinese Statue. Made out of light wood. Additional information: Material: Wood Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century Condition: Overall Condition A (Very...

Large cluster of lustrous cubic fluorite crystals with surfaces composed of many smaller parallel cubic faces. The fluorite crystals have medium-purple outer layer over deep-purple c...

A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural eleme...

Excellent pair of petite mid-century turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These symbolic guardians present a beautiful turquoise hue and are in very good vintage c...

A large vintage Tang style Sancai glazed terracotta horse. This exquisite piece features a striking green and brown color glazed finish, infusing it with a touch of classic allure. T...

A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China. Well carved form a single section o...

This striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) is a definitive statement of Hollywood Regency glamour and Chinoiserie sophistication. Finished in a luscious, high-g...

A large Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century. Found in southern China, this large carved stone bust captivates u...

Highly detailed vintage figurine of a saddled horse in motion is hand decorated with abstract flower motifs; the decor is done in traditional blue and white palette. The heavy, sub...

A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of awakening". Realistically modeled, bald with beard of small curls, deep-set downcast eyes and severe wrinkles, all symbolizing empathy for sufferings, with compassionate, poignant countenance. Both hands together in namaskara mudra expressing acceptance and prayer, holding a long string of prayer beads...

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.