Chinese Decorative Art

Antique Chinese horse cover, Size: 2'0" x 4'0".

Marvelous vintage Asian plaques of cast bronze figures mounted on black painted plywood backgrounds signed Gansu, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, each plaque background has had a fresh coat of black paint however, they still have nicks, dings, and chiggers appropriate with age. We added new hangers, and the bronze figures retain their original patinated finish. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. If you are a lover of arts and culture, we have the perfect plaques for you!! We have four marvelous cast bronze Asian figures articulating extraordinary expressions of what we believe to be visual arts, culinary arts, musical arts, and performance arts. Each cast bronze figure is mounted upon a rectangular freshly painted black plywood base plaque, each bearing differing patina or signs appropriate with age such as nicks or dings that we feel only enhance the beauty of their presence. As a matter of fact, this particular set of four was among my mother’s personal collection for many years, so it holds a special place in my heart for sure!! In our research we discovered that Gansu is a province in north-central China. Its city Jiayuguan is best known for the magnificent Great Wall. Awesome!! Each cast bronze figure exudes their own form of art, celebrating life and all of the beauty that comes with it. One holds a serving tray with a couple of glasses and a carafe… in my world there is probably a delicious red wine inside that carafe just waiting to pass through my lips!! Whatever it may be, it must be something lovely, delicious, and a bit mysterious! Another figure embraces an incredible sculpture that drapes from the tip of her shoulder, under her arm, and secretly swoops behind her. Behold… a vision of loveliness left to your imagination … a puzzling and optically pleasing piece of artistry. While another figure proudly plays a flute, twinkling their fingers across the keys… filling the air with joyful notes & sounds that tickle your ears… But let’s not leave out the last figure dancing blissfully to the beat… skipping and shuffling her bare feet in the sand. And did you notice everyone is dressed to the T’s!! Gorgeous cloaks, gowns, Hanfu, headdresses, obis, wraps, and jewels!! What a PARTY...

The fine pair of wallpaper panels was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painti...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part of a suite I have four of these in...

The fine pair of wallpaper panels was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painti...

Late 19th century Chinese silk embroidery rank badge textile, with a finely detailed dragon along with other various symbols embro...

Early 20th Century Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3'9'' x 5'2'' - 115 x 157 )

Pair of stylish Chinoiserie panels in a lacquer finish, painted in gold, red & black with landscapes with village and people. The frame also decorat...

Two rarely seen ceramic cultural revolutions signs with great Mao imagery, bright colors and revolutionary slogans. Slogan on left hand image in ma...

PRESENTING A LOVELY framed 19C Chinese Hand painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds. Rare collage of Four Chinese hand-painted silk panels of exotic birds and birds of paradise, from circa 1850-70. THE PANELS DEPICT: (1) The first panel features two blue tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by orange blossoms. (2) The second panel features a pair of orange tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by cherry blossoms. (3) The third panel features a pair of blue chested...

A beautifully framed and rarely seen 1940s Chinese porcelain memorial plaque with striking central image and fine Chinese characters. P399.

An elaborate and intricately carved master of tea ceremony sign inscribed with the names of the master and his students, as well as the date. Beautiful gold lacquer highlights the la...

Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite with mid century shadowbox frame, this piece i...

A wonderful antique Chinese sign which displays a schools heartwarming motto: "The greatest happiness is to be kindhearted". The center area of ...