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Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1299592
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese framed fan painting by artist Huang Shanshou (1855-1919) of two immortals sitting under a tree. Signed with cartouche. Early 20th century Size: (entire frame) 21.5" height, 27.5" width (artwork only) 9.75" height, 19" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1299585
Zentner Collection
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Chinese framed fan painting signed Feng Chaoran (1882-1954) of a mountainous scene by the water. Signed and sealed. Early 20th century. Size: (entire frame) 21.5" height, 27.5" width (artwork only) 9.75" height, 19" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1990 item #1297056
Zentner Collection
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A painting of a lovely young maiden, she is depicted from the waist up in the nude, her head slightly tilted and eyes looking off to the right. She wears her long black hair up in a low bun gathered at the nape of her neck. She is smiling slightly. Skillfully painted in oil colors on canvas with frame. Signed and dated by the artist. Painted by the well known Chinese-American artist, Chen Danqing, 1984. Size of painting: 24" high x 18" wide. Size in frame: 29" high x 23" wide
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1295731
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Chinese scroll depicting the bodhisattva of compassion Kwan Yin riding the back of a lion. Kwan Yin's hair and tassels flow outwards behind her, suggesting a heavenly wind is blowing. Below each of the lions' paws are lotuses. dates from the early 20th century. Size: (entire scroll) 57.5" height, 22.75" width (artwork only) 49.5" height, 19.25" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1289032
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese framed scroll depicting the bodhisattva of compassion, Quan Yin. She is dressed in long, flowing robes with metal rings, and a crown of the Amitābha Buddha. She holds in her left hand a small jar filled with pure water, and in her right the branch of a willow tree. She stands barefoot on the head of a dragon, with a white parrot carrying long beads in its mouth flying overhead. Her two young acolytes, a girl named Longnü and a boy named Shancai, stand at her sides...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1900 item #1288442 (stock #WD44)
Ancient East
$1,850
DESCRIPTION: A large, boldly colored Chinese ancestor portrait featuring seven generations of mandarins and their wives...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1980 item #1286666
Spoils of Time
Sold in Vervendi March 2015 auction
Chinese scroll painting depicting figures in boats in mountainous landscape with bridge and retreats. A note attached by old paperclip (the note very dry and brittle with age) indicates "Chien Chien-chiu, member of the legislative Yuan and chief, Women's Activities Section, KMT"...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre AD 1000 item #1285520
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
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A very rare wood panel, covered with a white ground and decorated with a painting of a bodhisattva. This panel was found in a cave temple in the Dunhuang mountains in the Gansu Province. We acquired a group of six panels from a Dutch collector who bought the panels in China in the 1980's. Dimensions: 46x20 cm. Tang Dynasty (618-906).Wooden objects from this period are quite rare.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre AD 1000 item #1285517
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
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A very rare wood panel, covered with a white ground and decorated with a painting of a bodhisattva. This panel was found in a cave temple in the Dunhuang mountains in the Gansu Province. We acquired a group of six panels from a Dutch collector who bought the panels in China in the 1980's. Dimensions: 54x22 cm. Tang Dynasty (618-906).Wooden objects from this period are quite rare.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1837 VR item #1285146 (stock #WD29)
Ancient East
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DESCRIPTION: A pair of rare Qing Dynasty (early 1800's) ancestor portraits of miniature size, framed in an archival, off-white silk matt. Both figures are seated on horseshoe back chairs with tiger skin drapes, the husband in a bright blue robe with black silk overcoat, his rank badge displayed on his chest; the wife in a bright orange-red coat, teal colored skirt, and elaborate headdress. Both are well painted with detailed, lifelike features...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1960 item #1275935
Zentner Collection
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Beautiful black ink painting of thin bamboo branches with dark painted and light wistful bamboo leaves. Well carved frame with small detail. Circa 1940 Dimensions: Frame 13.5" Tall, 17" Wide Painting:11" Wide, 9.5" Tall
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1265219
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese scroll painting of two beautiful birds with brightly colored feathers and long, striped tails, with resemblance to a cockatiel. One runs along the ground, gazing at nearby dandelions, its long tail feather arching gracefully above its body, and one sits perched amidst foliage with its neck feathers blowing in the wind like golden hair. A tall branch extends upwards into the painting, sprouting white peonies and pink chrysanthemums...
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1260140
Zentner Collection
$300
Used antique Chinese inkstone with a carving of a peach at its most shallow point. Peaches are said to be heavenly fruit that promote longevity. It comes within a dark hardwood box with a beautiful shine. Size: (entire box) 4.5" length, 3.25" width, 1.25" thickness (inkstone only) 4" length, 3" width, .25" thickness
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1980 item #1254462
Zentner Collection
$150.00
Chinese painting using a calming combination of colors in soft black and grey, pink, and light blue. Two small birds resembling chickadees gaze upwards at pink morning glories with large, black leaves and dangling vines. A tiny red ladybug crawls along one of the flower stems. Signed by the artist. Size: 33" height, 16" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1980 item #1253259
Zentner Collection
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Gorgeous scenic painting by Chinese artist Tsui Chian Tsai of a small town amidst a beautiful mountainous landscape, with a murky, grey sky and delicate white speckles of paint to represent the falling snow. Two large boats are returning to shore, covered in snow from their long trip. Very detailed work with a lot of realism, the artist truly captured the feeling of an extremely cold climate. Dated 1990, stamped and signed. Size: 26" height, 17.25" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1980 item #1253255
Zentner Collection
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Painting by Chinese artist Ching Xiangko of five cute, swimming shrimp. There are subtle variations of color and depth in each shrimp, showing the artist had great control over the ink distribution. Signed and stamped, dated between 1960-1970. Size: 27" height, 18" width
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1980 item #1250492
Zentner Collection
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Large scroll painting of a large tree sporting many twisting branches, with bright blooming flowers and leaves, and several playful squirrels climbing about or having a meal. Beautiful coloring and very detailed. Extremely fine brushstrokes are used to create the squirrels' fur. Signed and stamped by artist Huang Chu Xiang. Size: (full scroll) 31.25" height, 62" length (art only) 26.5" height, 53" length
Chinese : Scholar Art : Paintings and Calligraphy : Pre 1920 item #1250485
Zentner Collection
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Beautiful scroll painting of a pair of butterflies with black, white and pink wings, fluttering above a tree branch with hot pink leaves and berries. The color contrast is absolutely stunning. Signed and stamped by "Qi Dei Shi". Size: (full scroll) 81" height, 21" width (art only) 42.5" height, 13.5" width
 
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