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Chinese Export Sculptures

CHINESE EXPORT STYLE

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Chinese Export
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Daoist Splendor: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figures of Immortals, He Xiangu and Han Xiangz, Circa 1765-75 A striking and elaborately modeled pair of Chinese Export porce...

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1760s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710
Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sancai Guardians: Pair of Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions 1700-1710 A vibrant and expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in...

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Early 1700s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of figurines represents Chinese Emperor and empress from the Qing Dynasty, These hand-painted porcelain statues are typically crafted in the Wucai (five-color) style, featu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

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Porcelain

set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot
Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot

Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot

Located in Norwood, NJ

This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree is a stunning example of mid-20th century craftsmanship. Known as Ming Trees, these pieces are celebrate...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Jade, Quartz

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

By Herend

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to t...

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Early 2000s Hungarian Chinese Export Sculptures

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Gold

Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This image displays a Huge set of vintage Chinese porcelain statues known as the Sanxing, or the Three Star Gods, representing Fu, Lu, and Shou. These figures are central to Chinese ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Camel with Rider Tomb Figure
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Camel with Rider Tomb Figure

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Camel with Rider Tomb Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terracotta tomb figure of a bearded rider dressed in a gray coat and brown boots riding a yellow Bactrian camel standin...

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20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs. Statues are traditional Chinese guardians, representing protection, wealth, and good fort...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection
Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection

Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage Chinese horned animal with a removable lid ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker with carved wood highlights. From the famed Shanghai Collection.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood

20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (Tri Color)Horse
20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (Tri Color)Horse

20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (Tri Color)Horse

Located in Pomona, CA

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...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios
20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios

20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios

By Austin Productions

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an Austin Studios Production sculpture. It depicts a Tang period horse. It's cast in durastone.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the ...

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Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China
Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely delightful vintage set of three Chinese export porcelain celadon glazed models of ducks, circa 1970's, China. The three ducks all portrayed in a similar fashion, stan...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bronze Asian Horse Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Asian Horse Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Asian Horse Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning of vintage Dynasty style horse. Standing as a testament to intricate craftsmanship, A superb piece of folk art, featuring elegant...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds
Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds

Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of Chinese porcelain bluebirds having turquoise bodies and aubergine bases.

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Sculpture of an Asiatic Man with Birds and Harlequin Motifs, Spain
20th Sculpture of an Asiatic Man with Birds and Harlequin Motifs, Spain

20th Sculpture of an Asiatic Man with Birds and Harlequin Motifs, Spain

Located in Miami, FL

This alluring statue will elevate any interior decor. Nimble and flexible yet astute and clever, this statue is here portrayed in the midst of a traditional dance. The masterful de...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse This is a superb piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, in the classic statue...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size. Attributed to the Hsein F...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Laughing Boy Figures
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Laughing Boy Figures

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Laughing Boy Figures

Located in Downingtown, PA

Twin Joy: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Boy Figures Circa 1780 A delightful and expressive pair of Chinese Export porcelain standing figures, dating to the 18th Ce...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand
Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light green jade turtle with a piece of silk in its mouth pulling a silk ball roll. The tu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Jade

14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds
14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds

14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture is carved from Jade. The carving is depicting a pair of birds, perching on a grapevine, perhaps eating fruit or singing and getting some much needed rest. The sculptur...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese White Small Cabbage Sculpture
Chinese White Small Cabbage Sculpture

Chinese White Small Cabbage Sculpture

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Chinese White Jade Small Cabbage Sculpture . It depicts a very well hand carved delicate white cabbage sculpture. It stands over an elongated wood base. In Chinese culture,...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Blanc-de-Chine Dehua Figures of Guanyin
Pair of Blanc-de-Chine Dehua Figures of Guanyin

Pair of Blanc-de-Chine Dehua Figures of Guanyin

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Pair Of Blanc - De - Chine Dehua  Figures Of Guanyin Early 20th century Each figure is modelled standing in flowing robes upon a lotus leaf decorated stand, holding a fl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog

Located in Pomona, CA

This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common in stone sculptures. This sculpture is handcrafted from Mid-20th century using so...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Stone

c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine
c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine

c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Chinese old fisherman mud man pottery figure, circa 1891-1911. Impressed "China" on the bottom. Likely a World's Fair souvenir era piece. He is seated ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base
Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Located in Darien, CT

A Chinese hardstone bird sculpture carved as a parrot, executed in richly variegated green stone and mounted on a naturalistic rock base. The finely carved figure combines smooth, sc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purch...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth
Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Foo Dog was crafted in China. Its made of porcelain and is hand painted. The Foo Dog has a sword in it s mouth. It has gold accents.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Brass

19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple
19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple

19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Meticulously carved and gilded architectural model of a Chinese temple makes a fascinating work of art.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand
Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Located in Lomita, CA

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand Description: This finely carved rose quartz ox is a striking example of Chinese stone artistry, believed to date from the...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty pair of Chinese birds handcrafted in brass and decorated in cloisonne with floral and symbolic designs on an alluring blue background, featuring brass stylized tail feathers de...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Chinese bronze figures of deities standing on dragons. The two sculptures were made in the 20th century. They represent the Tao gods Lu Xing and Fu Xin...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary

Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a Chinese hand carved De Huang Porcelain Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary in off-white ivory color. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin seating on the lotus Seat with t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God

Located in Pomona, CA

A very old Antique Chinese carved wood sculpture from the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Handcrafted wood carving, exhibiting signs of aging and wear consistent with its potential...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving
Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

A serene world within a rock is this Chinese jade “boulder carving.” The work represents a traditional art form where a single piece of natural jade is intricately sculpted into a mi...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese carved wooden sculpture of a Longgui or (dragon turtle) holding a coin in its mouth on an ornately carved wooden base.       

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

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Other

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Wooden Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Ship
Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Wooden Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Ship

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Wooden Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Ship

Located in Pomona, CA

This large model of imperial dragon ship was intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant lattice work and details on the display stand. It actual a royal palace built on the sh...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin
Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin

Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Marble statue of carved statue of the Buddhist goddess known as Guanyin, sitting in the lotus position. The peaceful and serene expression on her face conveys calm. She ie also know...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair

Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of unusual Cinnamon an Blanc glazed porcelain Foo Dogs . Both holding the Earth in reverse of each other. Add some Asian Style to your Design Project.

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Bone Lobster
Chinese Carved Bone Lobster

Chinese Carved Bone Lobster

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lobster sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with hinged antennae and flexible tail.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine

Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Export Sculptures

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Other

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Hand-Cut Tessellated Bone Veneered Geese, A Pair
Chinese Hand-Cut Tessellated Bone Veneered Geese, A Pair

Chinese Hand-Cut Tessellated Bone Veneered Geese, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Pair of Chinese Tessellated Bone Veneered Geese Sculptures with hand-cut bone veneer arranged in overlapping feather-like scales. Each goose features a gracefully elongated neck an...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

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Bone

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture
Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This peacock is made of cloisonne with colored enameling. It's has a brass frame and it rest on a jade base.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions
Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

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...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Export sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $1,895.