Antique Chinese hanging scroll with calligraphy signed Tie Bao. 19th century. The poem alludes to the benefits of meditation during the night improving one's perception of the arts.
TiE Bao (1752 - 1824)
It measures overall 12.5" x 78.25", 8" x 50".
Antique Chinese scroll painting of a goose seated below a berry branch at the water's edge with calligraphy. Signature reads Chen Mei, dated "first day in Autumn, 1740".
Size: (entire scroll) 77" H x 27.5" W (artwork only) 35.5" H x 19" W
A very nice pair of nineteenth century Reverse Paintings on Glass, most probably showing the Qinanlong Emperor and one of its 3 Empresses. The Qianlong Emperor had 3 different Empresses in his life and many concubines. Size: 37,3 x 27,3 cm. Condition: Perfect. No damage in the glass and no damage in the very nice, original wooden frames.
Long temple banner, also called "bridge painting" hand painted on paper representing Taoist deities in all sorts of situations. A stick is affixed on both ends. China, mid 19th century, Yao ethnic group, south-west China. Length: 4.12 m. A few restorations and losses, otherwise good condition.
Chinese antique scroll painting with calligraphy. Painted on green paper printed with silver dragon in clouds. Signed "Mo Youzhi". Mo Youzhi (1811-1871) was a famous calligraphy painter. 19th century.
Size of scroll: 84" high x 22" wide.
Size of art: 52 1/2" high x 16 1/4" wide.
Chinese reverse glass painting in original wood frame.
30 x 24cm. Undated, estimated to be early 19th century or earlier. Text on reverse of frame. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.Will require substantial packing to protect in transit
Antique Chinese scroll painting of a dramatic waterfall. The water crashes over tiers of craggy rock formations. On one rock two scholarly figures stand and contemplate the scene. Painted in black ink and light colors on paper. Margins on either side of the painting are full of calligraphy. Signed Fu Bao Shi (1904-1965)
Size of scroll: 75 1/2" high x 19 1/4" wide (23" wide with ends).
Size of art: 52" high x 8 1/2" wide (14" wide with calligraphy).
Charming Chinese Ming Dynasty painting of a pair of cats sitting under a branch of blossoming peonies. The larger of the two cats, a calico, has his eyes fixed on a butterfly. The other cat, a wild eyed tabby, crouches with a large spider in his mouth. Wonderfully painted with great detail and whimsy. Mineral colors and ink on silk with silk mounting (was once a scroll). There is a chop in the lower left hand corner...
Antique Chinese scroll painting of a soldier on horseback, accompanied by an old man waving a white flag. Calligraphy with two red chops in top corner of scroll. 19th century Ching Dynasty
Size: 90" L x 20.5" W(entire scroll) 54" L x 13" W (artwork only)
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.
Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.
Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
Antique Chinese framed painting of the mythological figure Zhong Kui, commander of 80,000 demons, vanquisher of evil spirits, and guardian of households. He appears to be controlling an unhappy looking green demon with a turtle shell, sometimes called Shui Gui. Two small bats fly just next to the calligraphy on the lefthand side, with red chop by the artist.
Circa 1800
Size: (entire frame) 24.5" L x 22" H (artwork only) 16.5" L x 13.5" H
Antique Chinese scroll painting with a lovely scene of two black birds perched with each other on a cherry blossom branch, with a calligraphy poem and red chop, attributed to Xu Guoxiang, late Qing Dynasty.
Provenance : From a private estate in Berkeley, CA.
Size: (entire scroll) 75" H x 33" W (painting only) 49" H x 24" W
Chinese mounted fan painting of a pair of ducks in muted colors, with reeds in the foreground, calligraphy and two red chops.
Size: 23.5" L x 14.25" H (19.5" L x 9" H fan only)
Antique hand carved wood Chinese picture frame with a hand tinted photo of the Double Ring Longevity Pavilion. Also known as Shuanghuan Pavilion, the pavilion was moved in 1977 to the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. This is a photo of the pavilion in its original location near The Forbidden City. Antique photo and frame are in excellent condition. Frame measures 9" x 13 inches.
An antique Chinese style landscape from Japanese collection
An antique Chinese classical painting
A delicate and very fine ORIGINAL CHINESE QING DYNASTY
PAINTING depicting a seated Guzheng Player in a garden while secretly being observed by two beautiful Maidens. Framed, with Chinese characters/text and Seal. Overall good condition. Size: 35 cm. x 32 cm. (~ 14" x 12.5" inches) framed.