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#26748 Pair of Antique Chinese Posts with Carved Dragon with Old Colors (4th of July Sale)
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles Corbel Carving & Other ...
4200.00
900.00
Pair of Antique Chinese Posts with Carved Dragon Head with Original Colors. These stunning 19th century carved dragon were likely architectural posts or posts for temple objects. They still retain the beautiful and vivid old colors made from organic minerals and substances. One post has breakage at the bottom, otherwise, the carvings are in good condition. Dimensions: 27" H x 8" W x 2 1/2" D (Each)
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#26303 Pair of Antique Architectural Corbel Carvings of Deer and Ling-Zhi (SOLD)
Corbel Carving & Other Decorative & Collectibles ...
2400.00
1050.00
Pair of Antique Architectural Corbel Carvings of Deer and Ling-Zhi Medicinal Mushroom. With great expression and detail, the motif of a deer biting a Ling-Zhi mushroom is a traditional Chinese auspicious motif. Deer is a symbol of longevity, while Ling-Zhi is an expensive ingredient used in the traditional Chinese medicine to help to boost one's immune system and has been relished since ancient China for helping to cure the weak ones. There are some losses on the wood, otherwise, in general good condition. 150-200 years old. Dimensions for each piece: 12" L x 2 3/8" D x 20" H
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#15488 Pair of 17th Century Architectural Fragments of Carved Wooden Fu-Lions
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Pair of 17th century architectural fragments of carved wooden Fu- lions (Fu- dogs) in lovely expression and carved detail. It still retains the original and faded organic color pigments with unusual painted circular patterns.
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#10311 Antique Architectural Carving of a Fu-Lion
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Fabulous architectural carving of an exaggerated fu-lion perched over a carved ball; 150-250 years old; traces of old green and dark red color can be seen. With some old worm holes. As-is. Dimensions: 7"w x 11"d x 45 1/2"h
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#11985 An Excellent Antique Pair of Carved Architectural Fragments of Fu-Lions (SOLD)
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An excellent pair of antique carved architectural fragments of fu-lions with vivid color of the original gilt; 19th century or older. Dimensions: 7"w x 7"d x 24"h
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#12481 17th-18th Century Architectural Carving of a Scaled Dragon on Stand (4th of July Sale)
Corbel Carving & Other Decorative & Collectibles ...
3000.00
1500.00
A Beautiful 17-18th century antique Chinese architectural carving of a wonderful scaled dragon with what looks like a fish tail in original finish with a great expression and composition showing layered sculptural visual effect. Minor breakage. As is. We have recently made a nice stand for this sculptural piece with a beautiful display now. It is said that there were nine dragons who were nine sons of the sun. The dragon with scales was originally said to be a water dragon who could command rain and water. 2004 is the Year of the Dragon! Dimensions: 11"h x 22 3/8"w x 6 1/4"d (dragon alone), 16 1/4" H with the new stand
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#13065 Pair of Excellent Ming Dynasty Carved Architectural Fragments
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This is a Pair of very nice Ming Dynasty (1384-1644) antique Chinese wooden architectural fragments. At the front, it is well carved with an early style large bird that looks to be a phoenix, with long beak, crown, and extending long wings, and an auspicious Chilin mythical animal, with an interesting pavilion type of building or entrance fitted with four sets of screen doors made with latticework, behind the walking rails of a bridge or a walk way, that are half- open. One also sees a couple of the auspicious clouds adorning the top of the roof. Please also note the sizes of the creatures compared to the building, the bridge, and the entire landscape. This beautifully assembled and created landscape with an array of chosen auspicious objects evoked an idealistic longing for a world of harmony and peace. Dimensions: 6 1/4"h x 25 1/4"w x 6 1/4"h
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#14624 Pair of Rare Antique Early Qing Architectural Carvings with Horses (4th of July Sale)
Corbel Carving & Other Decorative & Collectibles ...
4800.00
2400.00
Pair of rare antique early Qing, possibly 18th century, architectural corbel carvings carved with horse and bird motif made out of camphor hardwood. Both sides are carved. These carvings have been refinished in layers of lacquer coating. We have just made two nice wood stands for these carvings and will soon provide photo with stands. Horse subject is seen in old Chinese woodwork occasionally, but not too often. This is possibly because the old Chinese woodworkers often favored subjects more obviously associated with auspicious meaning in Chinese culture, such as mythical creatures, as one also sees the auspicious cloud-like Ruyi motif added to the bottom of these corbels to elevate the everyday object into a world with more blessing. These horses, each under a big tree, however, whether in a pose to graze the green or biting at one feet, are beautifully and wonderfully rendered. Dimensions (each): 13"w x 4"d x 19"h
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#12412 Pair of Large Size Ming Dynasty Architectural Carvings of Immortals
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Pair of impressive and well carved large size 17th century Ming Dynasty architectural corbel carvings of "He-He Two Immortals" with traces of original color pigments in clear lacquer finish. With some old age cracks. This exceptional pair of wooden statues is wonderfully caved with vivid expression in the style of the period. One could never get enough of its superb expression and sculptural form. They are truly among the best! Mounted on new iron stands. Please inquire for the price. Dimensions: 16 1/2"w x 6"d x 28"h
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