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Extraordinary Temple Buddha circa 1825. Nearly human scale at approximately 4 feet tall. Stunning carved detail and original pigment.
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Gorgeous Antique Chinese Lacquer Chest decorated with landscape motif.
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Beautiful Antique Chinese low chest circa 1800 featuring the original vase and floral painted motif.
Measures 55w x 14d x 24"h
Pair of Chinese marble Fu Dogs circa 1900.
Stunning 19th century antique Chinese wedding cabinet with black lacquer and gilt scene.
Extraordinary set of rare pure pigment carved "4 Seasons" shutters circa 1700-1725.
Exceptional Dueling Dragon Daybed circa 1840. Three removable panels depicting highly intricate carving of auspicious dueling dragons, flaming jewels and cloud motif. Additional dragon heads and claws on all four feet. Pure plum pigment powder was originally applied over the carved detail--this along with the quality of the carving conveyed the great wealth of the family. The piece has been re-glazed with a thick honey varnish to preserve the remnants of the original pigment finish. According to family legend, the bottom portion was carved from the trunk of a single beech tree and the panels from the limbs. The rattan has a hardening finish applied later to make it suitable for daily use and the underside of the bed has been reinforced. Incredibly sturdy--would make a grand statement in any home.
Measures 88w x 51d x 33"h
Shandong--Beech/Camphor/Pine
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Gorgeous Antique 18th Century Chinese
red lacquer cabinet circa 1775 featuring landscape and figural motif.
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Outstanding 18th Century Antique Chinese Cabinet circa 1775-1795. Extraordinary piece features four intricate lattice doors with scrolled, stylized cloud motif on the doors and feet. Beautiful carving frames each panel with three large drawers below. The two central doors open for an interior shelf with expansive storage. All original black and brown lacquer finish, never altered. Walnut and elm-Shaanxi.
Measures 59w x 25d x 62"h
Spectacular mid-19th century Provincial Chinese Wedding Bed, Shandong Province, circa 1850. Rare ebony finish with intricately carved entablatures and hardened rattan. The upper perimeter of the bed is decorated with a carved open lattice pattern; the top has an open wood frame with a large trefoil design. The front opening is flanked by two panels with carved fu dogs surrounded by a floral motif. The upper overhang features six expertly carved panels with an openwork floral design, three of which are decorated with birds, which surmount an open scroll/floral motif. Overall, this bed represents a confluence of design aesthetics only found in the furniture of the most well-traveled families during this era--a mix of Manchurian, Mongolian, Japanese, Korean and even Russian influences. This bed represents the "dowry" given after the marriage of a wealthy provincial couple. All original detail, will fit standard full/double mattress. Note provincial beds often did not have mattresses unlike their imperial counterparts. Very sturdy and suitable for daily use.
Measures 89.5w x 51.5d x 95"h
Shandong-Elm, xuilung, camphor, juo, willow.
Gorgeous Antique Chinese chest circa 1850 with central chamber, 4 drawers and beautiful red lacquer finish.
Measures 72w x 17.5d x 22h
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Beautiful Antique Chinese 19th century carved wood chest with openwork design on the sides and bottom panels.
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Outstanding 19th Century Tibetan scroll.
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Extraordinary Antique Chinese lacquer cabinet circa 1760. Excellent condition considering age, especially since it is nearly 250 years old. Some minor wear, but everything is original and nothing has been retouched, including the superb red lacquer finish and gilt detail. Gold leaf lattice pattern on doors with floral/bamboo detail on frame with auspicious symbols in medallions typical of the provincial style of the 18th Century. Inside features 2 adjustable shelves—excellent as an entertainment center or clothing wardrobe. Very difficult to get these pieces out of China—outstanding piece, glows in sunlight. Despite age, suitable for everyday use.
Shanxi-Northern Elm
Measures 46.5w x 23.5d x 76.5"h
Gorgeous 19th Century Chinese Robe
Beautiful early 19th Century English 3-Panel Folding Screen in the Chinoiserie style.