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Period: 19th Century
A White and Russet Jade Carving of a Boy Catching Crickets, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Skillfully carved with Hetian Jade, this boy dressed in a long robe crouches on an elongated lotus leaf mounted by a cricket. He grasps a basket with his left hand while another cric...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Superb Celadon Jade Boulder Mountain
Located in San Diego, CA
This elongated triangular jade mountain stands on a wooden lacquer base. On the mountain, there are a total of five monkeys: two playing, one resting, and two others at the mountain’s peak, seemingly about to descend to investigate what is happening.
The stone’s side displays two bat Feng Shui symbols. (In Chinese, the bat is bianfu. Fu also means fortune.)
There is also a magnificent pine tree with branches gracefully hanging down.
The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong period jade monkeys...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
White Hetian Jade Recumbent Horse
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from lustrous Hetian jade with an even white color. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embel...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection & Prosperity
This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled posit...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Fine Antique Pink Quartz Polar Bear Miniature with Ruby Eyes - Collectible Art
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are delighted to present a unique piece of art from our collection: a miniature figurine of a polar bear crafted from delicate pink quartz. The ruby eyes add a touch of elegance a...
Category
Russian Artisan Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Ruby
Russian Nicholas I silver icon of the Tikvin Mother of God, Moscow, 1837
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful Pushkin-era silver icon depicting the Tikvin Mother of God, covered with a silver-gilt oklad, with repoussé garments, veil and applied haloes of sunburst design. The Chri...
Category
Russian Russian Empire Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze French Circa 1880 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH, GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF AN ADORABLE DACHSHUND DOG. THE EXPRESSION ON THE FACE IS EXTRAORDINARY. THE MODELING IS MAGNIFICENT. THIS IS O...
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Austrian Gilded Age Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship. A breathtaking masterpiece of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, this late 19th-century Chinese carved coral ship is an ex...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming silver Biedermeier needle case in the shape of a man wearing a hat, frockcoat and gaiters. He is hiding his right hand, holding a playing card showing a diamond ace, behind...
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German Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique French ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SignedNancyGlass SilveredBox
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Influenced by the Art Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this antique French jewelry box display case is decorated with silvered bronze or ...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Poodle Dog Candy Container Germany Antique 1910 Christmas Easter Rare
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A LARGE SIZE WHITE POODLE DOG. THE POODE IS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND A VERY RARE EARLY CANDY...
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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Empire Italy Gran Tour Sculpture Relief Marble Horse Head Granite
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary marble horses head was carved after a model from antiquity. The expressive and beautiful head has a wonderful elegance, it is mounted on a black granite plate.
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Empire Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English electroplate charger.
By Elkingto & Co.
Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition.
In the Neo-Grec manner with a stylized Pomp...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Subject KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Figural Inkwell
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Rare KPM porcelain figural inkwell depicting a Chinaman in a wonderfully ornate traditional robe of pale apricot decorated in a flowing floral pattern ...
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German Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gilt Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 19th Century tall columnar-style covered vases in fine Meissen gilt porcelain, featuring turquoise bluish-green base colors over a creamy-white ...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Archaistic 'Chilong' Disc 清白玉雕螭龍紋璧
Located in San Diego, CA
Thick and circular, this disc, carved out of white Hetain jade, displays different designs on its two faces. One face consists of four symmetrical divisions; in each division there a...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
The two animals curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang.
The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished. On one side, there is a very faint russet mark.
Overall, this jade carving is in excellent condition.
Similar jade carvings were sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which can be viewed in the photos below.
Another Qing Dynasty twin cat carving...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Dark Jade Monkey And Eagle
Located in San Diego, CA
Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles.
The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back.
During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”.
“Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
White Jade Three-Legged Toad with Leaves and Fruit
Located in San Diego, CA
A pale, greyish-white jade three-legged toad is depicted in a crouching position on leaves and fruits. The toad has bulging eyes, finely-detailed eyebrow hair, a small nose, and a wi...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...
Category
Austrian Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mario Buccellati Large Size Pair of Silver Herons
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati Large Size Pair of Silver Herons
A set of life-size silver herons crafted with a technique known as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique i...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique 14 Karat Corallium Rubrum Grape Vine Gold Brooch Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful large grape brooch was made out of corallium rubrum, meditaranean coral, in an Italian workshop between 1850-1860. The grape is made out of different size boutons, vine leaves and 14 karart golden twines, with the help of golden wires...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Caritas Charity Children Garden Soap Stone Cameo Relief Sculpture Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Unmounted soap stone cameo in high relief of a sitting caritas (charity) surrounded by four children in a garden. She is bare breasted, wears a richly pleated gown and a necklace. Sh...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Circa 19th Century Mixed Metal Bracelet with Cobra from India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circa 19th Century Mixed Metal Bracelet with Cobra from India
An unusual and potent devotional Shiva bracelet likely worn by an ascetic holy man dedicated to Lord Shiva. Having alch...
Category
Indian Artisan Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Metal
Art Nouveau Glass and Spelter Floral Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Portland, England
This Art Nouveau French glass and spelter figural lamp is dated early 1900's. Standing 55cm tall and cast from coloured and patinated spelter this ...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
1870 Etruscan Cross in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely cross/pendant is 1870 Etruscan and is made in 14k yellow gold. This cross contains beautiful engravings all over the cross providing exquisite detail and design. This cross also features a large bale at the top of the cross so this cross can also be worn as a pendant, or hung up somewhere as a reminder of your faith. The back of the cross is engraved “Ian, Love Don” but this can be changed to your special message of your choosing. The incredible craftsmanship and unique design of this cross ensure it will remain notable for many years to come.
1870 Etruscan Cross...
Category
American Etruscan Revival Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Indian Thali Tamil Nadu circa 1850s Ornament
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A stunning ceremonial Hindu marriage ornament, also called ‘thali’ or ‘kazhutthuru’ from Tamil Nadu, mid 19th Century. This impressive gold pendant shows th...
Category
Indian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
22k Gold, 24k Gold
Pug French Bulldog Puppy Dog Cart Candy Container Germany Antique 1910 Christmas
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A PUG OR FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPY DOG PULLING A WONDERFUL WOODEN CART. WITH GLASS EYES - SO ADOR...
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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Belle Époque Snake Coconut Palm Tree Diamond Ruby Pearls 18 Karat Two-Color Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful piece of jewellery is made out of three different shades of 18k gold and shows a rose diamond set snake curling itself around the trunk of a Palm tree. It's finely en...
Category
Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
A Pale Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Finger' Citron
Located in San Diego, CA
This “Buddha’s Finger” fruit jade piece from the Qing Dynasty is naturalistically carved with curly tendrils, and hangs from a leafy stem. It is a pale white tone with spots of russe...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Pale Jade Chilong Disc
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic chilong disc, which is a revival of the Han Dynasty style, was carved with celadon jade in the Qing Dynasty.
On the front, several chilong with curvy, sinuous bodies s...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Jade Horse, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from white jade with patches of russet. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embellished with long striated locks extending down the back of the neck, and the tail is rendered similarly.
Note: Our light source makes some of the russet hues on the horse appear yellow; however, there is no yellow on the horse body, there is russet color on his hairs.
A similar Qing dynasty yellowish jade horse...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Bowl By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite 19th-century French bronze bowl was made by Ferdinand Barbedienne, a well-known French metalworker and manufacturer circa 1870s. The piece is decorated with detailed r...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Guanyin, 19th Century Chinese Carved Boxwood with Bone Accents
Located in Southbury, CT
This 13" tall statue depicts Guanyin and was carved in China from boxwood and bone in the 19th century; most likely between 1850-1890. Guanyin is the goddess of mercy in Chinese Budd...
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Japanese Artisan Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
P.J. Mêne, Bronze Horse Figure Djinn Etalon Barbe, French Late 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This detail-oriented cast of the French late 19th century equestrian statue represents a horse in nature with a natural wooden fence entitled “Djinn, Etalon Barbe by the well-known F...
Category
Artisan Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Reverse Crystal Stickpin Tiepin Boxer Dog 14kt Red Gold Red Dog Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...
Category
Austrian Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Rare Museum Quality Estate Authentic Dore Bronze Three Graces Malachite Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular and Outstanding RARE MUSEUM QUALITY AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN DORE BRONZE & MALACHITE TABLE. The Round Malachite Top with banded edge s...
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Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Gold
White Hetian Jade Recumbent Horse
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from lustrous Hetian jade with an even white color. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embel...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful and delightful, the butterfly brooch is set...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Very Impressive Large Size Mongolian Jade Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very Impressive large Size Mongolian Jade vase
Circa Mongolia, 19th century
Silver with 18th Century Chinese Jade Plaques
Dimensions: with base...
Category
Mongolian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Silver
Meissen Group Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a beautifully crafted porcelain figurine depicting a whimsical and romantic scene. The centerpiece features a serene maiden surrounded by playful cherubs, each delicately ado...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is a celadon jade carving with russet mottling and veining.
Horse and monkey carvings...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Jade Snake & Tortoise Pendant
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions & Weight
4.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 cm
31.6 grams
This archaic jade pendant features a mythical tortoise with a serpent in the center, encircled by a...
Category
Chinese Artisan Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Jade sculpture depicting a Fo Dog
Located in BARI, IT
Undergrowth green color jade sculpture depicting a Fo dog. It rests on a shaped wooden base. The sculpture consists of only two jade blocks, the head and body, with a total weight of...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Porcelain Candlestick in Hand-Painted
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Large antique Meissen candlestick in hand-painted porcelain decorated with flowers, . Man and girl.
(for 3 candles)/
19th century.
Marked.
Category
German Art Deco Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
This pale celadon jade figure is a recumbent dog with its tail curled alongside its rear haunches. On the top is a decorative swirl and near the legs are fine carved details. It is well polished. It may serve as paperweight for the scholar's desk. It is also a wonderful display of Hetian Jade carving.
The smoothly polished white jade is overall in excellent condition, with natural jade veins predominantly along the back and bottom of the dog.
A similar jade dog...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is a celadon jade carving with russet mottling and veining.
Horse and monkey carvings...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Pale Celadon Mythical Animal & Cloud
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a Hetian jade pendant of a mythical animal with a network of clouds above it.
The animal appears to have a large head with tear-shaped ears, and curvy eyebrows. On its side...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Brush rest carved as a slender lotus root with four nodes, with leaves sprouting at one end, a frog resting on the second node, this jade piece has an even white tone and is well-carved and polished.
This brush holder is crafted from one of the purest white Heian Jade specimens...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Cicada Pendant 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
An almost life like antique Chinese carved agate cicada, with a loop between the bulging black eyes to wear as a pendant, and translucent life lik...
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Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Bronze Bunny Rabbit on Leaf Tray Sculpture, French, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Bronze Tray in the form of a Leaf with a Bunny Rabbit. The fabulous bronze has exquisite details throughout the leaf and ...
Category
French Gilded Age Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
White and Russet Jade Horse, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from white jade with patches of russet. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embellished with long striated locks extending down the back of the neck, and the tail is rendered similarly.
Note: Our light source makes some of the russet hues on the horse appear yellow; however, there is no yellow on the horse body, there is russet color on his hairs.
A similar Qing dynasty yellowish jade horse...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Pelican
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Pelican
A a very large size silver pelican crafted with a technique known as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique involv...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Parrot
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Parrot
A life-size silver parrot crafted with a technique known as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique involved infini...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
DEMETER H. Chiparus (1888-1950) Sculpture
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This sculpture is a work by **Demetre Chiparus**, a renowned Romanian sculptor from the Art Deco period. Chiparus is famous for his detailed bronze and ivory sculptures of dancers, o...
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European Art Deco Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Jadeite Recumbent Cat Pendant Turquoise Inlaid Eyes 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
A wonderful and cute antique Chinese carved jadeite recumbent cat, comfortably nested in a matching hardwood stand. The almost fluffy looking cat's intense greenish blue eyes are inl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Superb Celadon Jade Boulder Mountain
Located in San Diego, CA
This elongated triangular jade mountain stands on a wooden lacquer base. On the mountain, there are a total of five monkeys: two playing, one resting, and two others at the mountain’s peak, seemingly about to descend to investigate what is happening.
The stone’s side displays two bat Feng Shui symbols. (In Chinese, the bat is bianfu. Fu also means fortune.)
There is also a magnificent pine tree with branches gracefully hanging down.
The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong period jade monkeys...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Brush rest carved as a slender lotus root with four nodes, with leaves sprouting at one end, a frog resting on the second node, this jade piece has an even white tone and is well-carved and polished.
This brush holder is crafted from one of the purest white Heian Jade specimens...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Jade Lotus Leaf Finial
Located in San Diego, CA
This finial, meant to adorn a lamp or a piece of furniture, is composed of eight waving, interlocked lotus leaves. Black, greyish, and russet jade was popular during the Ming Dynasty due to the scarcity of jade sources. Artists used the available jade to create interesting art.
The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. The lotus leaf finial represents the idea of rising above the murky waters of life and achieving a state of grace and beauty, unaffected by the surrounding muck. It’s a powerful symbol in both in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Dimensions & Weight
5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
95.4 grams
Provenance — purchased from a Danish antique dealer in 2017
Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to the condition and must understand that any statement made by Luxury Jewelry...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Carved Court Lady Figure Snuff Bottle 18th-19th Century Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique and tastefully carved natural material Chinese snuff bottle in the form of a well dressed court lady holding a fan. The lady figure holds a peaceful and meditative smile, with eyes semi-closed, and thin lips glossed...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
14K White Gold Antique Lorgnette Eye Glasses with Handle and 14K Larriate
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
19th Century Antique Victorian folding lorgnette eye glasses.
The lenses are encased in 14k white gold and is hand engraved. It has a handle and comes with a removable 14k white gol...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt Camel Incense Burners, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt 925 Camel Incense Burners on Giltwood Stands, Circa 1900
Masterfully crafted, these pieces epitomize the grandeur and sophistication of the pe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is carved out of Hetian jade with an even celadon color.
Horse and monkey carvings...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Pair of Extraordinary Antique Dutch Gold Asian Caricature Figurines on Bases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This extremely well executed pair of Antique Asian Caricatures in traditional garb are unique in our experience. It is evident from the manner and dress of these small jewels, that t...
Category
Dutch Artist Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Glass Conch Shell by Loetz in Pink Ground with Mimosa Decor
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Austrian glass conch shell by Bohemian glass maker, Loetz in the pink ground with mimosa decor, circa 1890. The shell and snail form vases were among the most popular of Loetz's d...
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Czech Jugendstil Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
19th Century Antique Museum Quality Henri Louis Levasseur Female Bronze Maiden
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is An Outstanding 19th Century Bronze sculpture showcasing a Standing female showcasing a Beautiful Bronze Woman with one arm raised and one the other hand holding...
Category
Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Coral Angel Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large coral brooch of an angel, Italy, 18th century.
weight: 19.1 grams
dimensions: 6.1 cm.
Category
Italian Georgian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
A Large White and Russet Jade Mythical Beast
Located in San Diego, CA
This splendid carving of a recumbent mythical beast is a jade masterwork.
The mythical beast raises its head, gazing upward and forward.
The beast is poised as though ready for action, its powerful muscular legs supporting its weight. The large, round eyes widen, its eyebrow curving downward. The nose, straight and elongated, features round nostrils for breathing. The mouth opens, revealing well-aligned teeth and an outstretched tongue.
The creature’s face exhibits a layered cheek structure, with three tiers of carp gills. A finely incised beard adorns its jaw; under the chin, a meticulously crafted goatee adds to its mystique. Behind the head, three branches of deer horns curve downward, their decorative patterns enhancing the beast’s regal appearance, with elongated tear-shaped ears on each side of the horns.
The tail of this mythical creature resembles that of a carp, gracefully curving toward its body. Each foot bears four claws, firmly planted on the ground.
In Chinese, deer is pronounce lu, which is also the sound of a word that mean good fortune. Therefore, deer represent success and abundance. Deer also embody grace and gentleness.
In folk culture, carp is associated with abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Taoism regards the carp as a symbol of free-flowing life and constant change, representing the cosmic Tao.
The stone is a greyish white color with warm russet veins.
Dimensions
Length 18 x Width 9.5 x Height 11.5 cm
Weight: 4.2 lbs
During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty.
One similar example of an archaic Han mythical beast made during the Qianlong period was sold at Sotheby’s. More examples can be seen in the slideshow below (photos G and H). Photo G is from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
Provenance — purchased from a Florida antique...
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Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Antique 19th century Two Hard Stone Agate Cameos One Shell Cameos Unmounted
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A round Carnelian cameo depicts a laureate after an antique model. The three colour cameo shows a profile bust of a bearded man. This cameo has a diameter of 2 cm.
The small oval two...
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Carnelian
Rare Important Magnificent Museum Quality Bronze Woman Marble Alfred Boucher
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Rare French Gilt Bronze and Marble Sculpture, Alfred Boucher, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century, depicting a female figure inscribing on a grey marble wall reading...
Category
Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
