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Chinese fan painting on paper by Zhu Meicun (born 1911) depicting a solitary figure at the lower right seated among rockery and pines. The left side of the fan bears the artist's signature and red seal. The painting is dated above the signature in Chinese cycle years summer of "ping xu" (1946). The fan painting has been silk mounted. The painting itself measures about 9 1/4"V x 20"H (mounting size: 16 3/8"V x 22 7/8"H)...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #357062
(stock #lot007)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: An elegant Chinese scholar box was made of a whole block of Suan-Zhi wood, simple and plain but with beautiful aged patina.
Date: Late 18th century
Condition is Good but with some cracks inside the bottom due to age.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #438464
(stock #lot100)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: An old ivory plaque was decorated with archaic scrolling
Chilong(DRAGON) pattern in against position on both sides.On the rims, fret pattern was regularly carved.
The motifs of this rare piece had long been used in traditional Chinese works of art. It was an abstract art and a decent motif which had always been adopted by the noble
echelon.
Date: Qing dynasty (18th Century)
Length: 6.0cm Width: 3.9cm Depth: 0.6cm
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #482524
(stock #lot154)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: An exquisite ivory carving
was in an imitation of a bamboo section with which a snail was crawling on it. In a simple clear form, this ivory was a scholar item as a brush rest and a curiosity as well...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #521244
(stock #lot193)
Hu's Collection
$1200.00 Description: A big wood plank was originated from an old traditional Chinese architecture. Decorated with high-relief carvings of scenes as scholars, goats, monkeys and trouts, this wood tablet was looped for hanging. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th Century)
Material: Camphor wood. Length: 100cm Height: 45cm Depth: 8cm
Condition: Basically in good condition but with some old restorations on the faces of the figures.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1492
item #563837
(stock #lot224)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: A precious inkstone was newly excavated in perfect condition. Carved exquisitely on the surface of the cover with typical motifs of cranes' pine trees, creek and clouds, the instone was shaped in square Cha-Sou type and in three parts. Twin decks of ink pools were
rarely find when the inkstone was made of precious Xer stone. With beautiful dark gray
tint, brownish incursions were spread all over the surface. A rare piece was in full authentification...
Large wood display stand carved to imitate a natural root with a flat upper surface. Root furniture was much favored by the Chinese literati. Believed to date from the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period. Measures about 17"L x 10 1/2"D x 3 1/8"H. Very good overall condition with some minor scratches and wear to the top...
Waisted cylindrical form scholar's huanghuali wood brush pot with a slightly raised flat base and three low rounded feet. The feet, base and rim are finished with a finely executed narrow raised band. The honey-browm wood has a varied grain pattern displaying several distinctive guilian “ghost face” whorl patterns. 18th century or earlier. Measures 6”H x 5 5/8” diameter. Very good overall condition with a wonderful patina...
Hu's Collection
Sold Description:
A beautiful religious painting in ink and colors on paper. Depiction of the holy image of Manjusri, the painting was preserved very well with only some old stains left on the outer portion of the painting. It measures 230cm long X 100cm wide for the work including mounting. Otherwise the painting measures 166cm X 85cm. Date: Qing Dynasty.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1492
item #668530
(stock #lot326)
Hu's Collection
Sold Description:
A rare stucco head of Bodhisattva was preserved in very good condition. Exemplifying the serene beauty of Song sculptural art, the deity’s head dress was an ornate tiara which had been partially damaged. In holy facial expression, the Bodhisattva was molded and carved by the features of a Chinese lady. When applied with white pigment on the face, the Bodhisattva was decorated with glassed eyes. A glass urna was set on her forehead...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #685927
(stock #lot345)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: A bronze censer with stylized loops was in hefty weight and molded with very fine quality.
In a fantastic darkish-red patina(which was very much favored by Chinese connoisseurs who used to describe the color as Red of Ripe Dates),
The stooped censer stands by its bulge tripod feet in an elegant way...
June Hastings
$1,500.00 Two very rare foo dogs that served as joss stick holders, done in the famille jaune palette. These date to the pre-1891. They are in very good antique condition, save some minimal lost of enamel glaze and a short hairline on the backside of the holder of one of the foo dogs which is clearly pictured, this can be easily restored...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Beautiful antique Chinese huanghuali wood box, rounded lid opens to separate interior tray, great smooth craftsmanship, gorgeous rare hardwood,
17th/18th century.
Size: 6" high x 17 1/2" wide x 6 3/4" deep.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #763218
(stock #lot447)
Hu's Collection
Sold($10) Description: In a plain and rural form, a stone weight had a beautiful curve and was in a lovely size of 9cm in height. Easy to hold on and can be an ideal piece as a paper weight on your modern desk, the old stone piece would add more atmosphere in your room. Date: Qing Dynasty, Height: 9cm.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #766250
(stock #AMBN-012)
JJ Oriental
Sold. Thank you A nicely carved natural amber pendant with one bat and leaf design. The bat represent longevity and happiness. The bat and happiness sound is in the Chinese language is similar - both pronounced Fu. Size: L. 2.4cm.
Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$23,000.00 "Stairway to Heaven #2" by Lau Yan Tsun. Mixed media; acrylic paint, Chinese paper mounted on canvas. 1.1 meter x 1.1 meter.
Artist's Brief: Lau Yan Tsun is a self-taught painter. His interest in
fine arts emerged while studing visual Arts in Toronto, Canada
during 1970's. Returning to Hong Kong in 1983, he worked in various
types of visual media. He took up calligraphy in 1989 and this led
him more exclusively into painting...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #814929
(stock #lot507)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description: An old wood incense utensil's holder was intriguingly carved from one original wood trunk. Making use the fine quality Huali wood, the scholar piece was rendered delicately on the top around the rims of the hole and around the top. Being preserved with the original old patina, the wood scholar item was in good size of 16.3cm in height and in perfect condition. Date: Qing dynasty(19th century), Height: 16.3cm. Material: Huali wood. A CUSTOM MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #827959
(stock #lot521)
Hu's Collection
SOLD Description:
A Triad Blac De Chine Guanyin Statue was beautifully rendered... |