19th Century Chinese Wood Buddha
Carved wood Buddha, Chinese 19th century. Height 42 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 19 cm. Provenance: BC/AD gallery Woollahra
Liuhai Riding Wave with Money and Toad Figurine
A Chinese carved wood figure group, of Liuhai riding a wave, wearing a lotus leaf as a hat, his left hand holding a water vessel, a string of money suspended from the forearm, his right leg stepping on a three-legged toad emerging from the wave and…
A framed Chinese gilt wood carving depicting cranes amongst pine trees. Framed: 67 x 54.5 cm.
Bamboo Rootwood Carving of Sennin with Lion Dog and Bat
A Chinese bamboo rootwood carving of a sennin seated upon a crouching lion dog and holding in his hand a bat. Height 14.5 cm
Ussuri Brown Bear Catching Chum Salmon
An exceptionally well-proportioned Japanese 'Ussuri' brown bear having just caught a Chum salmon in the rapids. This larch wood sculpture was fashioned by an Indigenous Ainu master carver in Yakumo, Hokkaido. Dated August 1970. Signed, height 37.2 cm,…
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Root Carved Ornament - 16 cm Height
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo root carved ornament, height 16 cm
Very fine Japanese wood carving depicting a scene with koi swimming amongst lotus flowers. 19th century. 24 cm
Japanese Netsuke Collection (3)
Three Japanese netsuke, comprising two carved ivory netsuke and a carved boxwood netsuke of man holding a mask (3), height 4 cm, 4.5 cm, 4 cm
Imperial Mythical Beast Sculpture
A life-size seated mythical Beast, painted carved wood, vicious snarling face & ears pricked resting on human style legs & feet. Condition: chip to one ear, & crack along body. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 95 cm. Height 78 cm
Gilt Wood Carvings of Birds and Flowers
A pair of Chinese mounted gilt wood carvings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), each carved from a solid piece of wood, depicting birds amongst foliage and flowers with fine gilding, mounted on red-cloth covered wooden frames with brass hangers in the 1970s,…
Chinese Iron Cast and Wood Carved Buddha Figures
A Chinese iron cast lacquer figure of ?nanda, possibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1643), 49.5 cm high, together with a Chinese wood carved lacquer figure of a Buddha, 36 cm high
Japanese Keyaki Wood Tokobashira Post
An old Japanese keyaki wood tokobashira post, from a traditional tea ceremony room, hand carved accentuating the natural knots in smooth decorative relief. 13 x 14 x 1900. Note: The tokobashira post is noted as a 'Unique or aesthetically appealing wooden…
Gilded Thai Buddha on Lotus Throne
Vintage Thai carved wood Buddha figure gilded seated Buddha on lacquer carved wood lotus throne, with gilded mandala. Height 55 cm, total.
Twisted Wood Warrior Sculpture
A Chinese tree root sculpture, 19th century, employing the natural shape of the twisted wood, a carved sword bearing warrior threatens a diminutive figure below. Height 70 cm
Japanese Temple Guardian Figures
A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm
Mongolian and Japanese Buddhist Saints
A Mongolian figure of the Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, together with a Japanese figure of a Buddhist Saint, 19th century, [2], the figure of Padmasambhava is made from clay && finely painted, the Japanese Saint is finely carved from wood & delicately…
16th Century Chinese Relief Carved Architectural Panels
Two Chinese relief carved architectural panels, circa 16th century, the two panels of irregular form, carved from heavy wood in high relief depicting three central or west Asian men riding beasts including a lion, elephant and tiger, with polychrome…
Nepalese Shamanic Tamang Wooden Masks Set
A group of six Nepalese Shamanic Tamang wooden masks 19th/20th century each carved from wood with different faces and in different styles, some with natural fibres attached to depict hair, largest 29 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in London,…
Japanese Inlaid Wood Brush Pots by Arai, 19th/20th Century
A pair of Japanese wood brush pots by Arai, 19th/20th century, each of cylindrical form set on a carved wood base, carved in relief with a warrior attacking a wild animal embellished with ivory, mother of pearl and other inlays, inscribed on a rectangular…
Gilt Wood Tibetan Monk Figure (20th Century)
A Tibetan carved gilt wood figure of a monk, 20th century, 36 cm high
Bamboo Root Ikebana Vase: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
A Japenese bamboo root ikebana vase, Taisho period (1912-1926), carved from a segment of bamboo root, natural tapering with a cylindrical bamboo insert, 22.5 cm high, the base 17 cm wide
Pair of Qing Dynasty Boxwood Immortal Figures
Two Chinese boxwood figures of immortals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, both intricately carved from fine boxwood, one as Shou Lao, the other as an immortal with a dragon staff. Both figures resting on root-form stands. The Shou Lao with stand,…
Japanese Tengu Mask, Early 20th Century
A large Japanese Tenngu mask, early 20th century, the carved wood mask with red and black lacquered details, 45 cm high, 38 cm wide, 39 cm deep
Taihu Scholar Rock with Carved Wood Stand
A small Taihu scholar rock with carved fitted wood stand, 20 cm high
Chinese Boxwood 'Ruyi' Scepters with Immortal Carvings
A pair of Chinese boxwood 'ruyi' scepters, 20th century, one carved with eight immortals, the other carved with immortals and auspicious symbols, 41 cm long
Carved Boxwood Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
A Chinese carved boxwood ruyi scepter, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 34 cm long
Gilded Seated Buddha, 19th/20th Century, 39cm
A Chinese seated Buddha, carved and gilded wood, 19th/20th century, 39 cm high
Gilt Wood Mughal Palace Decorations, 19th Century Goa
A pair of Elaborately carved gilt wood Mughal palace decorations, Goa, 19th century on green painted square bases, 80 x 30 cm each. Provenance: The Joan Bowers collection, Purchased from Sotheby's 'Ganesha' Auction, May 1998
Chinese Dragon Boat with Immortals Riding High Seas
A Chinese carved wood dragon boat with the immortals riding the high sea, 20th century cm, length 125, height 48 cm
Lacquered Kuanyin Figure: Serene Standing Pose
An old Chinese lacquered carved wood figure of Kuanyin, in serene standing pose. Height 67 cm
Mid-century Hokkaido Carved Wood Bear and Salmon Sculpture
A large mid 20th century carved wood Hokkaido kibori kuma hunting bear and salmon sculpture, well detailed, the bear with salmon held in its mouth, length 63 cm, height 44 cm.
Life-size carved wood figure of Chinese Goddess of Mercy
A Chinese carved wood life-size figure of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, modelled seated upon a plinth base, she holds a mystic pearl in her elevated left hand, her right foot rests upon a lotus flower. Some portions of her robes coloured with remnants of…
Antique Chinese Root Carving: Fisherman and Son (98cm)
Large antique Chinese root carving, of a fisherman & his son, 98 cm high
Chinese Boxwood Lion with Cub: Intricate 8cm Carving
A Chinese boxwood carved a lion with Cub, 8 cm wide
17th Century Chinese Carved Wood Lohan Figure
A late 17th century Chinese large carved wood figure of a Lohan (Buddhist holy man) seated on a rocky outcrop with traces of lacquer still remaining, the face with furrowed brow, bulging eyes and curled lip, the left hand resting on raised knee whilst the…
South Indian Wood Carved Male and Female Figures
Two South Indian wood carved figures in male and female form. Height 33 cm, 34 cm
Lacquered Mongolian Phurba with Bhairava Head and Flame Hair
A finely carved wood lacquered Mongolian Phurba, Bhairava head, with flame hair and a half-vajra on top, old painting, 19 cm long
Japanese Smoking Implements Collection
A collection of Japanese smoking implements, early 20th century, the first a dark rattan kiseruzutsu (pipe case) with pipe and burlwood tonkotsu (tobacco pouch), the second a caramel rattan kiseruzutsu with gold highlight and pipe and natural burlwood…
Gilt wood panel with horseback dignitaries and attendants
A carved gilt wood rectangular panel, intricately carved in high and pierced relief with dignitaries on horseback and attendants on foot, variously occupied on pavilion terraces and rocky paths among maple and pine trees, 43.5 x 30 cm
Qing Dynasty Huangyang Wood Ruyi with Auspicious Motifs
A 19th century Chinese Huangyang wood ruyi, Qing Dynasty, very fine carving depicting bats, cranes and auspicious clouds, height 39 cm
Chen Xiang Wood Carving on Zitan Stand
A Chinese scholar's Chen Xiang wood carving on zitan stand, the Chen Xiang or fragrant agarwood ornament of naturalistic form, carved to resemble a mountain top, raised on a fitted zitan wood stepped stand, height 15.5 cm
Mongolian Horse Saddle with Gilt Fittings and Brocade Cover
Mongolian horse saddle, of carved wood, shagreen and gilt metal fittings and stirrups, brocade cover. Length 52 cm. Provenance: Pat Booth Collection
Chinese Seated Luohan Wood Carving
A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered surfaces with remnants of gilt. 14 cm
Carved Chinese Gilt Wood Panel with Pagoda Figures
Chinese gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, carved with figures in a pagoda, 36.5 cm x 15.5 cm
Assorted Antique Walking Sticks from Asia
Collection of nine walking sticks, 19th century and later, Chinese, Japanese and South-East Asian, with carved wood, horn, silver, ivory and bone handles (9) approx., height 97 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Gilded Seated Buddha on Waisted Throne, 19th Century
Carved wood figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana, 19th century, seated position with gilding on surface on waisted throne, height 76 cm
Carved Quartz Censer with Lion Mask Handles and Stand
A Chinese carved quartz censer and cover, of smoky colour, the censer with lion mask captured ring handles issuing from the rim, raised on four short feet and with domed cover surmounted by a temple dog, raised on an associated carved and pierced black…
Greenstone Horse on Wood Stand
Chinese carved greenstone horse figure and stand Resting Horse, on carved and fitted wood stand, height 17 cm, total.
Carved Turquoise Figures Group on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figures group on stand carving of three figures, with tethered goat, on wood stand, height 13 cm, total.
Gilded Yakshi Winged Figure on Lotus Throne
An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm. Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms…
Ming Dynasty Wood Guanyin Statue with Gesso Traces
A finely carved wood Guanyin in the posture of Royal ease, with Traces of gesso, probably Ming Dynasty, height 38 cm, width 26 cm
Laos Buddha on Decorated Throne, 17th/19th Century
A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Chinese Guandi Lacquered Wood Figure - 97 cm Tall
Very large Chinese lacquered wood figure of Guandi, carved as standing on rockwork, holding an axe in his right hand. Height 97 cm
Thai Buddha Statue Fragment with Repainted Traces
Large antique Thai carved wood Buddha statue fragment, repainting and traces of older painted decoration,100 cm high, 21 cm wide, 18 cm deep
19th Century Chinese Carved Immortal Figure
Large antique 19th century Chinese sectional carved immortal figure, root & boxwood, approx 65 cm high
Tibetan Wood Book Cover with Buddhist Symbols and Inscriptions
An inscribed Tibetan carved wood book cover, circa 14th century, carved to the face with precious Buddhist symbols amidst scrolling foliage within an inner lotus petal border, surrounded by an outer border consisting of Tibetan sanskrit inscriptions, one…
Tibetan Citipati Skull Dance Masks, 19th Century
A pair of Tibetan Citipati skull dance masks 19th century, the masks of beautifuly carved and painted wood, depicting the Citipati, male and female lords of the charnel grounds, 26 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Kathmandu, 1976.
Irregular Qing Dynasty Rootwood Brushpot
A Chinese rootwood brushpot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); of irregular form carved from a section of burl-wood, with remnant brown lacquer finish. 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Carved Boxwood Hotei Figure with Children Stand
A Chinese carved boxwood figure of Hotei surrounded by children on a separate carved stand. Height 18.5 cm.
Chettinad Ceiling Panel, 19th Century Tamil Nadu
A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of…
Carved Chinese Buddha Figure, 42cm
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha, seated in dhyansana with right hand held in shuni mudra, dressed in loose robes (A/F), height 42 cm
Carved Boxwood Lingzhi Ruyi Sceptre
Carved boxwood ruyi sceptre, finely carved with entwined lingzhi mushrooms. Height 32 cm
A Chinese Qing Dynasty old wood carving window frame, 160 x 110 cm
1961 Japanese Carved Wood Hokkaido Bear
A carved wood Hokkaido bear, Japanese, 1961 signed and dated to base 62 cm high, 66 cm wide, 35 cm deep
Edo Period Carved Wood Daikoku Sculpture
A large and impressive Japanese Edo period carved wood sculpture of Daikoku, the god of earth, agriculture, food, commerce and wealth. Classically represented, standing on two bales of rice with another at his feet, a large treasure sack slung over his…
Burmese Royal Ease Gilt Wood Spirit Figure
A Burmese gilt wood spirit figure, elaborately carved in the position of 'Royal Ease,' 19th/20th century, wearing a high tiered crown above a beautiful young smiling face with eyes wide open with an intense gaze, below arched brows, an elaborate collar…
Gilt Wood Temple Lotus Flower Vases, Edo Period
A pair of Japanese gilt wood temple lotus flower vases, Edo period (1603-1912), 19th century, the finely carved and gilded lotus flowers and leaves with raised gesso details, fitted into gilt wood vases. Each 77 cm high, 45 cm wide
19th Century Chettinad Ceiling Panel from Raja's House
A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of…
Chettinad Palace Ceiling Panel, 19th Century
A ceiling panel from Chettinad Palace, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry…
Carved Turquoise Figures Group on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figures group on stand carving of three figures, on fitted carved wood stand, height 8 cm, figures.
Chenxiang Lingzhi Ruyi Sceptre - 36.5 cm Long
Chenxiang wood ruyi sceptre carved in a lingzhi shape, measures 36.5 cm long.
Thai Polychromed Buddha Statues, 18th/19th Century
Two Thai Buddha statues, polychromed and carved wood, 18th/19th century. Tallest 38 cm
Chinese Gilt Wood Panels with Figures on Horseback
Two Chinese carved gilt wood panels, of rectangular form, each depicting a figure on horseback with attendants, 34 cm x 19.5 cm (2)
Carved Boxwood Lingzhi Fungus with Branch and Fungi
A Chinese carved boxwood lingzhi fungus, the branch issuing two small and a large fungus, 38.5 cm long
Chinese Wood Ruyi Sceptres (Boxwood and Zitan)
Two Chinese wood carved ruyi sceptres, one of boxwood and the other of zitan, both realistically carved with a slender branch issuing ruyi heads, 32 cm long (boxwood), 37.8 cm long (zitan) (2).
A large Burmese Mirror-Inlaid lacquer dragon, Mandalay period (1853-1948), modelled as a flying dragon on stand, carved from wood with lacquer finish inlaid with mirror pieces. 252 cm high, 224 cm long
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait with Home Altar and Plants
A Chinese double ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in opaque colours on paper depicting grandparent figures seated at an angle before a home altar with a bowl of iris upon a stand, and a bonsai upon a carved gnarled root stand, with large…
Japanese Carved Boxwood and Ivory Puppy Seller Figure
A good old Japanese carved boxwood and ivory large figure of a puppy seller, the finely carved ivory highlights include his left hand raised supporting the puppy, his head, baskets, ruyi sceptre, etc., finely detailed, with an inset oval green stained…
Gilt Wood Thousand Hand Bodhisattva Figure
An old Japanese finely carved gilt wood Buddhist figure (Thousand Hand Bodhisattva) as Kwannon, represented standing with eight pairs of arms, a flaming mandala tapering to the back and above, raised on lotus throne above a multi-tiered decorative base,…
Carved Boxwood Dharuma with Pebble, 19.5 cm High
A Chinese carved boxwood Dharuma, standing with solemn expression, holding a pebble in his one hand, the flowing robe open at the chest, 19.5 cm high
Antique Wood Carving of Quanyin, Late 19th Century
Early Chinese carving of Quanyin of wood seated in traditional wear, height 84 cm Lots 535 - 542, property from the Reverend Alfred Cowie Missionary in Shanghai, late 19th century. Thence by decent.
Chinese Canton Export Carved Wood Fan with Painted Ivory Faces
A Chinese Canton export carved wood fan, circa 1840, the fan finely painted with a gathering of nobles and immortals, set in landscapes featuring pavilions and pagodas, all framed with Buddhists symbols to borders. The figures all with painted ivory faces…
Gilded Standing Buddha Statue - 115 cm
A very decorative standing Buddha, carved and gilded wood, Height 115 cm (incl. stand)
A wood carved Buddha and five monk figures, all holding offering bowls. Painted with orange robes and standing on orange lotus flowers. Buddha height 80 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13.5 cm, monk height 73 cm, width 15 cm, depth 13 cm
Sarasvati Panel: South Indian Woodwork, 19th Century Masterpiece
Sarasvati panel, carved wood with polychrome finish, South Indian origin, 19th century, 158 cm high, Provenance: The Judith Heaven and the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia
Mythical Creature Gilt Wood Panel
Chinese carved gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, decorated with mythical creature, 28 cm x 19.5 cm
Gilded Standing Buddha with Mirrored Bead Decoration
Large standing Buddha 20th century carved and gilded wood with applied mirrored bead decoration, on lotus base mounted to a plinth. Height 165 cm
French 19th Century Treen Pocket Nutcrackers Collection
Four French treen pocket nutcrackers 19th century, circa 1820s, the first of traditional form, crafted from burl boxwood, the second with heavily carved decoration, the third with fluted decoration with a flat handle, the fourth of traditional form,…
Buddhist Lion Wall Decorations with Lotus and Brocade Ball
A pair of wood 'Buddhist lion' wall decorations each carved in high and pierced relief with a pair of Buddhist lions and a cub encircling a ribboned brocade ball pendent from a lotus spray, painted in red with gilt detailing 43 cm x 30 cm
Japanese Wood Netsuke: Tiger & Shishi Lion Group
Two wood Japanese netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), the first a Tanba school style model of a tiger in wood, its tail curled around the body and eyes inlaid in horn and the legs joined forming the himotoshi, unsigned. The second a well carved boxwood…
Ornate Rosewood Root Footstool with Carved Base
Antique carved rosewood root footstool ornately carved base, small loss to one of the legs, 30 cm high, 37 cm diameter
Chinese Brass Qilin Figure on Carved Wood Stand
Chinese brass Qilin figure & carved wood stand on deeply carved wood stand, height 7 cm total, including stand.
Root Sculpture on Wooden Stand - 90cm
Impressive natural root sculpture, on carved wooden stand (A/F), height 90 cm
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