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Place of Origin: Chinese
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Each nicely painted in reverse. One depicting a boy playing a flute to a terrapin in a sea and the other a man in a sea rising over a man floating in a shell. Carved wood frames.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An embroidered silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar).
This striking example features a two-tiered design with eleven inner and outer lobes radiating in a circular fashion. The red inner lobes feature floral embroidery design in satin stitches, the border with twisted chain stitches. The outer lobes are in the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. Each showcases fine needlework of butterfly with spread wings and various floral motif. A small ball clasp remains on the front. This textile art is beautifully presented in a giltwood frame floating within a double mat of conforming shape.
Detachable collars such as this were worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) unframed. The panels feature borders of fret archaic key a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque
Located in Bastogne, BE
This is a spectacular set of hand-painted wooden wall panels in chinoiserie style representing the Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty.
Hand-carved jade stone and hand-painted figures depict dignified Chinese ancestors in classic Ming style robes and chairs.
The carved jade stone figures would make a great spectacle together as a set or you could even separate them in your décor plan. This set of portraits...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Jade
Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu ("Cut Silk") Rank Badge with Silver Phoenix
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century K'o-ssu ("cut silk") rank badge depicting a silver pheasant.
The Chinese tradition of wearing rank badges (buzi), also known as Mandarin squares...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period calligraphy signboard with stunning age-related patina.
Made in cedar wood with hand carved calligraphy in high quality. Fitted with two fine characteristic Chinese metal buckleson allowing it to be hung on a wall.
China 19th Century.
Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In China calligraphy...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar), this multi-lobed textile piece was a detachable collar worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment accessory. With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remains the same.
This striking example features a two-tiered design with seven lobes on each circle, all of which are variations of the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. The inner lobes feature elaborate embroidery floral design with long and short satin stitches. Notably, one panel has a double gourd design, the symbol of fortune. The outer lobes show a simpler but bolder vision with the outlines of the designs lineated with metallic threads buddled in chain stitches. Small jade beads were used to link the piece together and most of them still remain. The piece as a whole has a very pleasant lilac purple color, delicate with the jade beads.
In Qing Dynasty, the silk collar with high quality was worn by noble or aristocratic women. The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.
The collar is beautifully float mounted within a double conforming mat in a giltwood frame and wood backing. A stunningly presented period piece with story to tell.
Reference: For a collection of Chinese embroidered collars...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
19th Century Antique Chinese 3d Wood Carving Panel
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this Chinese antique wood carving panel, it has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art - deer and immortal holding a glossy ganoderma- meani...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An embroidered silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar), this multi-lobed t...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Pictographic Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century East Turkestan Khotan Pictographic rug
Measures: 5'11'' x 9'7''.
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Set of 10 Vintage Festival Lanterns, Chinese, Decorative Tree Bauble, Oriental
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 10 vintage festival lanterns. A Chinese, decorative tree bauble with Oriental motif, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Framed Chinese Embroidered and Appliqued Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar), this multi-lobed textile piece was a detachable collar worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment accessory. With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remains the same.
This striking example features a two-tiered design with eight lobes on each circle, all of which are variations of the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. The inner lobes were made with appliqued patchwork of colorful silk. The outer lobes feature elaborate embroidery of assortment of colorful flowers, scrolling ribbons and butterfly, using mostly long and short satin stitches. The borders and outlines of the designs were lineated with metallic threads buddled in chain stitches. Small black pearls were used to link the piece together and most of them still remain.
In Qing Dynasty, the silk collar with high quality was worn by noble or aristocratic women. The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.
The collar is beautifully float mounted within a double conforming mat in a giltwood frame and wood backing. A stunningly presented period piece with story to tell.
Reference: For a collection of Chinese embroidered collars...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered signboard with calligraphy.
The wood carved signboard showcases large carved Chinese characters with remnants of gold leaf, flanked wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Ancestor Portrait of a noble Qing Dynasty woman. Her social status is reflected in the sable-trimmed overcoat fashioned in the strictly enforced dress coat of the Qing Dynasty. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Framed Chinese Silk and Bird Paintings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and very decorative Chinese export paintings.
Very good condition in natural bamboo frames.
The subject of these paintings are referred to as "Flower-Bird", one of the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
Pair of Decorative Koi Wall Pockets
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair of decorative Koi wall pockets
Charming Koi Wall Pockets to brighten-up an area "swimming upstream" to signify never "giving-up" "no-matter-the-o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with handmade iron nails, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with iron hardware, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it was u...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with handmade iron nails, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Chinese Fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Antique Chinese fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side). The fan's frame is crafted from bamboo and also includes wood engravings. The calligraphy features flowers, leaves and a grass hopper...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Asian Wallpaper Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of three mounted hand painted wallpaper panels in simple wood frames.
Beautifully and elaborate painted scenes with birds, flowers,...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period linden wood signboard with calligraphy with stunning age-related patina.
The wood carved signboard showcases a pair of couple written by a younger juni...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Pair of Signed Antique Chinese Watercolour Silk Paintings of Geisha Girl Flowers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique circa 1920’s Chinese Export hand painted on silk paintings depicting a Geisha girl and a floral scene with butterfly.
A very good looking and beautifully painted pair, they were made for the export market during the British colonialism...
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Silk Thread Wall Art Flora and Fauna Painting Featuring Peacocks
Located in Miami, FL
Original signed artwork of Suzhou embroidery and its important to Chinese culture as an art form.
Stunningly beautiful and traditional work in this...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side). The fan's frame is crafted from bamboo and also includes wood engravings. The ca...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo
Framed Fine Embroidered Second Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel matted and framed in an elaborate giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is know...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Four Antique 19th Century circa 1880 Chinese Gouaches on Rice Paper Geisha Girls
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four antique circa 1880’s Chinese hand painted Gouache paintings depicting Geisha girls in traditional settings.
A very good looking and beautifully painted suite, they were made for the export market during the British colonialism...
Category
1880s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Pair Antique 19th Century 1880 Chinese Gouaches on Rice Paper Geisha Girl & Lord
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique circa 1880’s Chinese hand painted Gouache paintings depicting a Geisha girl and Lord
A very good looking and beautifully painted pairing, they were made for the export market during the British colonialism...
Category
1880s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Chinese Gouache on Mulberry Paper A Mountainous Winter Scene
Located in Miami, FL
An original gouache on mulberry paper depicting a joyful winter scene.
It is beautifully presented in a custom frame, measures:
17 5/8" Wide x 21 3/4" High x 1" Deep
Very go...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Framed Chinese Embroidered Ninth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) in black lacquer frames. The panels feature a black background within a scrolling floral border. In the center, it showcases a winged paradise fly catcher...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Four Chinese Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Panels
Located in Hudson, NY
These elaborate and deeply carved panels are mid-20th century. The carving is very detailed and on a rather deep heavy wooden panel. All the raised areas are richly detailed and gild...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
An extremely rare Chinese export famille rose armorial porcelain charger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare and large Chinese export famille rose armorial porcelain charger with the Amsterdam coat-of-arms
Qianlong period, circa 1720-1...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Exhibited Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibite...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Chinese Dragon, Framed Silk Textile Surcoat Embroidery
Located in Soquel, CA
Late 19th century Chinese silk embroidery rank badge textile, with a finely detailed dragon along with other various symbols embro...
Category
1890s Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Chinese Ming Dragon, Wall Decoration/Supraporte, Gilded Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Chinese Ming dragon, wall decoration/supraporte, gilded wood
Solid wood, hand carved and gilded. Wall decoration, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century painting on silk depicting a Ming Dynasty Chinese emperor.
Beautifully executed with great details. Hand-painted o...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Chinoiserie Bright Blue Pink and Yellow Decorative Floral Motif Wall Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small ceramic decorative chinoiserie plate. Decorated in a bright blue, this plate features chrysanthemums in yellow, red, and pink among lush green leaves. A hanger has been appli...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Glazed Terracotta Sancai Temple Roof Tile
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period temple roof tile from the 17th century, with turquoise glaze, bird and flower motifs. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty which ruled from 1368 to ...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Chinese Wedding Doors Shutters Wall Art Rustic Chinoiserie Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Burned, warped and as you can see in poor condition, but still can be displayed. Not falling apart.
Measures: 34.5 x 18.5 in. approx. 3 lbs Each.
I do not have any information ...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual and intriguing rare set of six 19th century Chinese gouaches depicting scenes of corporal punishment, and in one, execution. Painted...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Reproduction Chinese Tang Dynasty Clay Mural
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Clay Beauty Mural Brick. It was hand made reproduction from Tang Dynasty. This Mural Brick has very detailed handcrafted beauty arts on it wi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Jar or Urn Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic famille rose bottle or urn lid. Although the base of this piece is missing, we love the idea of hanging it on a wall as a decorative chinoiseri...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Pretty Chinese Papercutting Art Window Flower Chuang Hua
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s vintage pretty Chinese papercutting art window flower Chuang hua
Measures: 34 x 20
Original unrestored vintage condition
See images provided pl...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels
Located in London, GB
A Pair Of Chinese Embroidered Sleeve Panels.
China, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty.
Antique textile ff rectangular form, with a central seam, one decora...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woman's coat made of black silk with wide sleeves from Chinese late Qing Dynasty (mid to late 19th century), mounted and presented on blue linen board and framed as a stunning piec...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Suzhou Chinese Silk Mid Century Framed Peacock and Flowers Embroidery
Located in Countryside, IL
Suzhou Chinese silk mid century framed peacock and flowers embroidery
This piece measures: 17.75 wide x 0.75 deep x 11.75 inches high
Excellent...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Chinese Watercolors on Paper, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese hand painted watercolor on paper featuring vibrant floral designs. This piece was acquired from a collector specializing in Chinese art based in Korea and Taiwan. 20t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paper, Paint
Early 20th Century Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3'9'' x 5'2'' - 115 x 157 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3'9'' x 5'2'' - 115 x 157 )
Category
1920s Vintage Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Vintage Chinese Repouse Framed Copper Panel of a Ceremonial Vignette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage framed copper repouse panel appears to be signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from China, dating to approximately 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Commemorative table screen panels
The rare set of double-sided panels in sections with 8 immortals and scenic painting and relief-carved floral motifs o...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Softwood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Three-Color Glazed Terracotta Temple Roof Tile
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period temple roof tile from the 17th century, with turquoise finish, bird and flower. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this ancient templ...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of stylish Chinoiserie panels in a lacquer finish, painted in gold, red & black with landscapes with village and people. The frame also decorat...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 10th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Carved Honorary Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Chinese honorary plaque featuring a large four character inscription and intricately carved geometric wan fret border with bats on all four corners and center. Traces of green lacquer pigment color still remain on borders with blue and red on the center and gilt decoration on the bats. The panel has additional smaller inscriptions all around the sides and bottom. Highly unusual and rare antique piece from Guangx period. The sign was constructed using forged...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Large Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity Masks Wall Hanging
Located in Miami, FL
A generously sized decorative Chinese framed mixed media depiction of 5 ceremonial deity masks, 20th Century. This large wall hanging mixed media of ceremon...
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
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