Pair of antique Chinese export paintings of insects: butterflies, beetles and dragonflies. Circa 1840. Painted on pith paper, a delicate and porous paper composed of the inner pith of the rice paper tree. Original condition. Minor tear in one. These paintings were the rage in China in the 1840's because their small size allowed tourists to pack them in their luggage. Frame dimensions: 12.5" x 16".
19th century Chinese plant stand circa 1860. Carved rosewood with marble insert. Excellent condition. Measures 15 inches high by 11 inches in diameter.
Pair of Chinese rosewood garden seats with tie-strap cushions. Excellent condition. Each seat measures 19 inches high and 14 inches in diameter.
Antique Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin holding a peony basket. Mounted as a lamp with carved wood base. Measures 28 inches high to the top of the shade; base and figure measure 14 inches high. Excellent condition, great patina.
Chinese Ming style porcelain figure of a seated mandarin. Height is 12.5 inches. Perfect condition.