Large wooden painted Guan Yin statue

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1970: item #767005
M2080

This large painted wooden carving of Guan Yin depicts the dancing image of Guan Yin typically seen in Dun Huang cave images. Intricately carved, this vintage wooden Guan Yin statue was once painted in gilt, red, and green. Over time the colors have fainted but the beautiful, peaceful face of Guan Yin shows through in this wonderful execution of wooden carving. This is a piece of sculpture that will make a definite statement and a great addition to a serene zen environment. Size: 16" tall and 8" ... Click for details

Medicine Buddha statue: wood carving in fearless mudra

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1930: item #767002
M2078

Carved out of one single wood, this vintage wooden medicine buddha statue is fabulously aged with lovely patina and grace. The Buddha is sitting on a lotus throne with lotus pose, his hand is in fearlessness mudra and his eyes closed, showing his serenity and peace. It's a great piece of statue that will has aged well. Great expression showcasing the artisan's skillful carving techniques. All cracks and stains on the statue is part of the natural aging process and is fact expected for statue of ... Click for details

Pair Charming Chinese Lotus Boy Candle Pricks

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #764600
FIG3

DESCRIPTION: A pair of very decorative, large and captivating carved wood figures of two reclining “lotus boys,” each with a candle stand in one hand. The fat-cheeked, gilded babies are carved separately from their large lotus leaf bases, which are complete with curled edges and seed pods. In Chinese folklore, such figures represent the wish for many sons - “as many as the seeds in the lotus pod.” These large figures are absolutely charming, and would make wonderful focal points on a Chinese ... Click for details

Matched Pair of Soapstone Vases, Great Color

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #742783
1981

Here we have a matching pair of small soapstone vases, each very finely carved. The color is a striking combination of cream to light tan and charcoal. It makes a lovely contrast. The carved decoration is of chrysanthemums and foliage which wrap around the front of the vases. The vases are on soapstone bases and they were carved as one. They are 5" tall. Early 20th century.

Pair: Monumental 19th C. Fujian Buddhistic Lions

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #726756
1459

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Fujian Buddhistic Lions (Foo Dogs) on matching peonies bases. Beasts seated on their haunches, with curly mane and fierce expressions, father with foot on blue glazed sphere and mother with foot on cub. Both in excellent condition and monumental at 27" high including base.

Gilt Wood Carving of a Female General on Horseback

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #708687
H70024

A finely carved gilt wood sculpture of a Chinese female general, mounted on a prancing Tang-style horse. She is shown glancing back over her shoulder while grasping the reins in her right hand and holding a large bow in her raised left hand. The figures are going down a rocky path amid pine trees, and there are stylized waves from a river beneath them. The elegantly clad General holds a bow in one hand as her cape blows behind her in the wind. At her side is a large quiver of arrows. This i... Click for details

Chinese Gilt Wood Sculpture of Warriors and Horses

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #708675
H70023

An incredible in-depth Chinese gilt wood carving of two bearded uniformed warriors depicted with spears in their hands, riding on galloping horses between pine trees, and with an attendant running at their side. This ornate sculpture has been finely carved on all four sides, and looks as good from the back as it does from the front. The artist has captured the motion of the horses and the fierceness of the warriors as they pursue their enemy. The pine trees and fauna are also beautifully carv... Click for details

Ornate Chinese Gilt Wood Carving of Kwan Yin

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #708652
H70022

Description: Beautiful Chinese gilt wood carving of Kwan Yin shown standing on a large conch shell with high curving ocean waves cresting around her and two large crabs looking up to her from below her feet. The Goddess is holding a large pearl in her upraised right hand, and clasping one of the braided tassels of her gown with her left hand. The ribbons of her flowing dress appear to be swirling outward as though being blown by the wind. This depiction of Kwan Yin is in keeping with the lege... Click for details

CHINESE WHITE JADE KWAN YIN STATUE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1980: item #703538

Beautiful white jade hand sculpted Quan Yin statue. Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara. In many images She is depicted carrying the pe... Click for details

Shiwan Mud Man of Immortal Riding Foo Lion Dog

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #701638
J80L20

A large shiwan (shekwan) sculpture of an Aesthetic riding a pomegranate red foo lion. The glaze is thick and glass-like with a natural crackle that only comes from age. The clay’s color and some ash residue (a good thing) indicate that this piece was fired in a dragon kiln about 5 - 15 miles upstream from Foshan.

The Immortal’s robes ar... Click for details