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I was thrilled to acquire this mid-sized horse from a Tongchuan kiln (central Shaanxi province) known for quality sancai ceramics. Made from white clay, coated with a colored glaze and fired at 800 degrees Celsius. The polychrome effect was obtained by using a manganese and…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-9546
- Provenance/Origin: Tongchuan kiln. Age unknown.
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 9" long x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 85.00 USD
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The artist is quite remarkable. Davis Faler is best known for his original sculptures of original and contemporary classic horror genre. The profile and face reminds me of many sketches and photographs I have seen many times in my Egyptian reference books.…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-3959
- Provenance/Origin: Made in the USA. Recently produced. Original one-of-a-kind
- Composition: Resin, foam and cloth. Lucite stand.
- Dimensions: 17" tall on stand x 8" wide x 11" deep
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 585.00 USD
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Male and female Phoenix’s are called fenghuang and reign over other mythological birds in Asia. Most likely thought of as “huang” (female) now, their feathers are of five colors: black, white, green and yellow… corresponding with Confucius’ five virtues: Ren – benevolence / charity /…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-8719
- Provenance/Origin: Beijing foundry. Circa late 1900s. From a collector's estate.
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 7.5" tall x 12" at widest point x 10" deep
- Weight: A hefty 8 pounds
- Price: $ 435.00 USD
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This sculpture is a much smaller version of the massive gorilla head I have on the site now (S-8288). However, the detail is phenomenal and the realism is matched. This limited-edition – from their wildlife series – comes out of the Bowbrook Studios in the heart…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-1193
- Provenance/Origin: England. Dated: 1999. Initialed: BG
- Composition: Composite materials
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 8" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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European and Asian mythology portrays dragons in different forms. European dragons are most often winged and Asian dragons have an abundance of scales and resemble large snakes. The artist (Fisher) created a hybrid with a row of dorsal spines, wings, scales and the head of an…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-1756
- Provenance/Origin: Spanish foundry. Fisher orginal.
- Composition: Bronze and marble.
- Dimensions: 12.5" tall x 8.25" widest x 4.5 deep
- Weight: 11.5 pounds
- Price: $ 285.00 USD
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Detail: Many Chinese put this type of statue in the hallways or entrances of their home to guard and bless the family. Solid feeling and smooth are two of the indicators of Dehua porcelain. Dehua is located in the Fujian Province of China and is one…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-7046
- Provenance/Origin: Dehua China. Circa 1970s
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 5.5" at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $ 195.00 USD
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Detail: The running horse with its right hind hoof on a swallow is a familiar cultural relic from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 to 220 AD). I have seen many of these over the last 20 years but I especially like this one with its elegant and delicate…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-2710
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 16.5" long
- Weight: 8.75 pounds
- Price: $ 310.00 USD
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Detail: This is a gorgeous and highly detailed Avalokiteswora of the Buddhist Pantheon. Believed to protect human beings while they cross the ocean of existence. Precious ornaments adorn her body. The sealed bottom shows an engraved design that I believe is the crossed-Vajra, symbolizing the principle…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-2211
- Provenance/Origin: Nepal / Tibet. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Silver & Nickel
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 5.75" wide at base
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Price: $ 132.00 USD
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Detail: This statue is a museum quality late-18th Century Shan Buddha. The lines and features are a lot more refined compared to the 17th Century Shan Buddha that I am offering (search: 17th Century Bronze Shan Burmese). It has a gorgeous coloring and the detail is distinctive. Outstanding condition. For the Serious Collector.
- Item Number: S-1206
- Provenance/Origin: Burma. Late 18th Century
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 7.75" tall x 4.5" widest at base
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 575.00 USD
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Detail: This is a statue carved in the form of a royal court attendant. The style is from the Tang Dynasty. The caramel color is just gorgeous. The statue is in perfect condition. Circa mid-1900’s… or perhaps earlier. Stand not included.
- Item Number: S-5095
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's or earlier
- Composition: Soft jade
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 4" at widest
- Weight: 5.25 pounds
- Price: $ 210.00 USD
