Carved Furniture

A beautiful Antique Japanese Relief Sculptural Bronze Dragon Vase with a hardwood stand. An intricated handcrafted relief dragon head with the drag...

A pair of Mid 20th Century French Regency style Walnut nightstands with striking fiery wood grains, single drawer, two pierced brass lattice cabinet doors embellished with custom han...

This huge chandelier by Palwa used to hang in the ballroom of a hotel. Hand-cut crystal rods and a variety of bulbs make this chandelier unique. A quality that seeks its equal. Wit...

An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted canted front corners. Upper chest has two medium drawers over one large drawer. Lo...

19th Century Swedish Gustavian table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The table is handscraped to its original color. Hardware is original to the piece. Made in painted pine. ...

Exceptional French Art Nouveau Mahogany Dining Table by Eugène Gaillard for Maison Bing in 1900. An outstanding and rare antique dining table...

A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, handcrafted around 1900 with intricately layered geometric woodwork and stepped corners that frame the glass with graphic chara...

Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...

A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have...

A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...

This refined pair of French fauteuils à dossier à la reine captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV revival style, dating from the 19th century. The carved beechwood f...

Pair of vintage patinated bronze bird sculptures by Toyo, Japan, dating to the mid-20th century. Depicting two pheasants in contrasting poses, the figures are rendered with finely mo...

Large pair bicolor of Post-Modern table lamp by Zonca. The design of this lamp is a typical example of the post-modern style of the 80s. The fan-shaped Murano glass takes up the past...

A rare and exquisite Venetian Rococo-style pierced settee, a true sculpture in wood, embodying the ethereal romance of 18th-century Venice. This exceptional bench captivates with it...

A mid-century Poul Hundevad teak folding table is a refined example of Danish modern design, combining elegance, practicality, and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from solid teak, the...

A five tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends inset with brass retaining rods. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 w...

The Chippendale Bench with Cross Stretchers is a hand carved, Chippendale style bench produced from solid, kiln dried, plantation grown, mahogany and features an upholstered slip se...

Greek-Roman Marble Torso Sculpture. Torso of a man in contrapposto with clearly defined musculature. Mounted on Iron Stand. Sculpture depicts a classical warrior or military figure ...

19th century inlaid walnut tilt top table circa 1860 Fine quality oval tilt top occasional table, often known as a loo table due to a popular card game starting in the 18th century....

A 19th century Chinese four panel lacquered folding screen. The screen is a vibrant red, and is fully decorated on both sides. The designs are in tones of black, dark green and mus...

Very unusual pair of chairs, hand carved, possibly using a chainsaw as well as other blades, of a fierce looking eagle with unfurled wings, its talons on the feet of a man on all fou...

A Cromwellian English Oak Refectory Table. 17th Century The plank top over a recessed carved freize on column legs joined by an H stretcher, dated 1656. Home decor, interior design...

The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-c...

An antique pair of late 18th Century Italian Baroque columns, hand carved from solid, partly gilded Pinewood and finished in their original antique gold leaf, in good condition. Thes...

English, 19th century kitchen table with charming hand-painted top to appear as if covered with Delft tiles. An otherwise humble pine work/prep table has been transformed into a uniq...

Hand Carved Cow Horn Sailing Ship Sculpture

Elegant late 19th century French Parisian bistro table with thick patinated white marble top. The richly ornamental solid cast iron base, with four scrolling feet and with time worn ...

A striking example of mid-century French craftsmanship, this solid oak stool embodies the raw, sculptural appeal of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructed from thick, substantial lumbe...

19th century french carved walnut tapestry armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of french carved armchairs, with fine craftmanship shown in the quality of the carving. Heavily c...

Antique Renaissance Style Carved Chestnut Cabinet An antique Renaissance cabinet with rich carvings is a monumental work of art and crafts...

A handsome antique silver-plated fish knife and fork set, dating to the mid–late 19th century, beautifully preserved in its original fitted presentation case. This classic style of c...

An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in Piedmo...

Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna signifying her spiritual enlightenment and crowned with a diadem depicting the Buddha Amitabha, the figure is immediately recognisable as Guanyin. Her androgynous figure is gracefully poised in the Lalit asana or “royal ease”, the pose classical in representations of the deity. The figure is asymmetric, with the weight of her supple form falling upon her left hand placed against the base, her right knee raised and left pendant. Her right hand rests upon her raised knee, delicately pinching at her draped attire. At first unassuming, this gesture may be suggestive of the Apana Mudra, the seal of purification. This Mudra is associated with physical wellbeing, fecundity and the cleansing of the body. Though she is adorned in the princely garb of dhoti, she bears features of idealised feminine beauty as prescribed in Asian art. With plump cheeks and near pouted lips, her full face gazes down upon the viewer with an empathetic and half-lidded gaze, upholding her title as ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

A large and charming antique Edwardian solid Scots oak carved bolection fireplace surround. A well carved bolection moulding consisting of leaf tendrils and berries that continually ...

A nicely carved French buffet a deux corps in pine, from the Normandy region circa 1800, carved with floral motifs, wire grill doors in the upper cabinet and the interior lined with ...

An exceptional late eighteenth-century Sicilian center table that beautifully captures the transition from the exuberance of the Baroque to the refined symmetry of the Neoclassical p...

An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with an array of coloured figuring. Simple but elegant dished sh...

A finely carved solid marble bust depicting a hooded skeletal figure, this striking memento mori sculpture presents a smooth, polished skull emerging from deeply folded drapery that ...

A set of 2 candle holders, a pair of elegant and pure sterling silver large antique hallmarked three light candelabra in the late 19th-century taste. These fine candelabra have shape...

The Neoclassical stylings of this console with shellstone top are unmistakable, highlighted by a pair of relief medallions of Athena, each surmounting a column-like pilaster with ope...

A rather incredible and rare three-tier antique American wall frame that is four inches deep with the first inner frame having hand decorated gilded scroll work. All that gilding dir...

Beautiful example of late 1800s Victorian Eastlake chair. Rendered in hand turned and hand carved walnut upholstered in a Op Art cut velvet. E...

A pair of late eighteenth century Georgian mahogany cutlery urns, dating to the reign of George III, circa 1790. Each urn is of classical form, made in richly coloured mahogany with...

Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely super collectable Venetian cut glass bevelled edge dressing table desk with drawers which is part of a suite I have t...

Handsome 18th Century English (George III) slant-front secretary desk, craftly in richly grained oak and retaining a warm patina developed over centuries of use. The desk features a...

Amuneal’s brass wine room is constructed using the clean mechanical details from our Frankford Panel System. The metalwork is all fabricated f...

A luxurious hand-carved horse head sculpture from natural emerald-bearing stone, chosen for its exceptional beauty and quality of the imbedded emerald. The stone displays a remarkabl...

Crafted from a single solid block of limestone, this beautifully hand-carved relief captures the serene beauty of a tranquil lotus pond with remarkable depth and sculptural presence....

A beautifully detailed vintage Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet model car, finished in an elegant glossy black exterior with a contrasting cream interior. Inspired by one of Mercedes-Be...

Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...

Late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs This striking late 19th century Chinese cabinet is decorated throughout in hand-painted polychrome lac...

A "remarkable" hand carved mahogany humidor box according to the appraiser has detailed carving of junk boats and temples, and recalls Victoria Harbor ...

An expressive hand-carved wooden corpus of Christ from 18th century Bohemia, originally mounted on a wooden cross for devotional use. Executed in the late Baroque style, the figure s...

A late 18th Century - 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with its original two-part mirrored glass, in good condition. The Scand...

Paul Sormani Style 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Cabinet A very fine Louis XV Style cabinet in the manner of Paul Sormani. This exquisite and very well proportioned ...

A pair of solid black cherry early American style twin headboards by Henkel-Harris Co Winchester, Virginia. Embellished with pineapple & acorn details originating in the 17th and...

Dating to circa 1920, this French giltwood mirror features a crisply carved spiral frame set against a pale wood surround. The contrast between the rich gilding and the soft-toned st...

Queen Anne bonnet top highboy, Northeast, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts 18th century, cherry wood constructed in two parts. Bonnet top with flame-carved finials set on f...

An antique reproduction Lyre or Harp Game Table inspired by a Duncan Phyfe design this high quality item is both decorative and versatile. The table can be used with the top in the c...