1890s Sculptures and Carvings

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

Pair of Early 20th-Century Nickel-Silver-Mounted Drinking Horns on Stands An exceptional and highly decorative pair of early 20th-century nickel silver mounted drinking horns, raised on elegant pedestal stands and crafted in the grand tradition of European ceremonial tableware. Each natural horn is beautifully curved and richly toned, displaying warm ivory, honey, and charcoal striations that highlight the organic character of the material. The rims are mounted with polished nickel silver collars, while the midsections feature finely worked metal mounts with engraved foliate detailing, adding refinement and historic gravitas. The horns are supported by sculptural nickel silver stems and circular stepped bases, creating a striking silhouette with impressive vertical presence. Drinking horns of this scale and quality were traditionally associated with Nordic, Germanic, and Continental European ceremonial traditions, often used in festive banquets, aristocratic gatherings, and historical revival interiors. By the early 20th century, such pieces became highly sought-after decorative objects, reflecting the Romantic fascination with medieval and Viking revival...

Chinese spinach jade and bronze mounts jewelry box. Finely carved jade panels with dragon decoration. Precisely executed bronze mounts. Dynastic mark carved on the bottom. Wood line...

A Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural Stands, 19th Century This striking pair of sculptural horn vessels exemplifies the dramatic elegance of 19th-century European decorative arts, combining natural materials with finely modelled metalwork. Each vessel is formed from a polished natural horn, gracefully curved and mounted with silvered metal mounts, including pierced collars and tapered finials that accentuate the organic silhouette of the horn. The horns are supported by cast silvered figural bases, each depicting a standing male figure in period dress, posed dynamically as if presenting the vessel above. The figures rest on stepped circular bases, lending architectural stability and theatrical presence to the composition. The interplay between the warm, variegated tones of the horn and the cool brilliance of the silvered metal creates a visually compelling contrast, both tactile and sculptural. Historically inspired by ceremonial drinking horns associated with aristocratic, guild, and courtly traditions, this pair functions today as luxury decorative objects rather than utilitarian vessels. They are ideal as statement centrepieces, cabinet highlights, or collector’s objects, appealing to interiors that celebrate historicism, masculinity, and craftsmanship. Whether placed symmetrically on a console, flanking a mantelpiece, or displayed in a curated interior vignette, these horn vessels project authority, heritage, and refined eccentricity. Details Type: Pair of decorative horn vessels / drinking horns Date: 19th century Materials: Natural horn, silver mounts Decoration: Figural silvered stands, pierced collars Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear Presentation: A matched and visually balanced pair Diameter approx. 14 cm, height approx. 51.5 cm A remarkable collection of antique drinking horns...

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890 An elegant pair of finely crafted Japanese bijin ningyō (figures of beautiful women), representing grac...

Rare Georgian Silver & Bone Drinking Horn “Khantsi”, Decorative Sculpture 1894 A rare Georgian decorative drinking horn, also known as a “Khantsi”, crafted circa 1894 from natural co...

1313 Japanese peacock brass planter with stoneware vase.

Chinese spinach green nephrite jade censer and cover. Basketweave surface, archaic handles, translucent wall. Spurious Qianlong mark, but most likely later...

A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...

Bronze Burmese Buddhist statue lost wax casting Mandalay period (Burma) Myanmar. Beautiful example of Burmese Mandalay period bronze casting. Fluid gra...

Impressive Chinese sculpture carved from wood, polychromed and partially gilded, depicting Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in the Buddhist tradition. The deity is shown stand...

This sage green carved stone Buddha was purchased from an upstate NY garden where it has resided for the last 120 years. The family began the house and garden in the late 1890s and traveled through China, Southeast Asia and Europe acquiring objects to create a complete retirement home for themselves and their family from New York City. Sculptures like this are a typical form found at Angkor of numerous sizes representing Nagas and used as guardians of temples. This figure was a favorite motif of Angkorean sculptors from the 12 century...

Singa, Batak Toba Architectural Ornament, Sumatra Within the artistic corpus of the Batak Toba, a supernatural creature known as the singa plays a central protective role. This powe...

Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Group of the Eight Immortals, Signed, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1890–Early 20th Century An exceptional and finely modeled Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain group depicting the legendary Eight Immortals (Ba Xian), one of the most beloved and auspicious subjects in Chinese art. Executed in luminous Dehua porcelain during the late Qing Dynasty, this impressive sculptural composition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship for which Blanc de Chine ceramics have been celebrated for centuries. The intricate group portrays the Eight Immortals gathered beneath flowering peach trees, each figure rendered with remarkable individuality and expressive character. The immortals are shown holding or accompanied by their traditional attributes, while several young attendants present offerings of longevity peaches, symbols of immortality and eternal happiness. The beautifully balanced composition is animated by flowing robes, expressive facial features, and graceful gestures that bring the legendary Daoist figures vividly to life. At the center stands Shoulao (Shou Xing), the God of Longevity, distinguished by his flowing beard and benevolent expression. Surrounding him are fellow immortals and youthful attendants engaged in scenes of celebration and o ffering, while blossoming peach branches rise behind them, reinforcing the theme of longevity and divine blessing. The entire sculpture is masterfully executed in the creamy-white porcelain characteristic of Dehua (Blanc de Chine), whose soft, luminous glaze enhances every finely modeled detail. The subtle translucency of the porcelain, combined with the sculptural depth of the composition, creates an object of remarkable elegance and visual harmony. The sculpture is signed on the reverse, further attesting to its quality and artistic merit. According to provenance, the piece was possibly formerly in a German gallery or museum collection, adding to its historical interest. Large, museum-quality Blanc de Chine figural groups of this complexity are rarely encountered, making this an outstanding acquisition for collectors of Chinese porcelain, Daoist art...

A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.

Very Large Antique Georgian Caucasian Drinking Horn - 19th Century Silver-Mounted Khantsi with Stand, Rare Decorative Wine Vessel An exceptional antique Georgian/Caucasian drinking ...

A highly decorative polychrome painted model in teak of a Marwari horse from the Rajasthan region of India from the early 1900s. The Marwari horse also known as the Malani is rare b...

3-551 hand painted Asian scene in gold paint set on a stand.

Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Polychromed in gilt and red pigment, and mounted on specially made-to-measure bla...

This original Asian mask, originating from before 1900, represents an extraordinary, highly valued, and collector-attractive example of traditional oriental artistic creation and cra...

Late 19th-century carved wooden statue depicting the bust of Buddha. This Chinese sculptural work features a polychrome finish with visible signs of age and wear. The serene face is ...

Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...

This is a pair of Antique Thai Khan Toke pedestal trays, traditionally used in Northern Thailand for serving food, holding religious offerings, or displaying fruits and decorative it...

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jurōjin (寿老人), Ca. 1890 Meiji Period (1868-1912) DIMENSIONS: Height: 16.5 inches ...

Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering with gilt highlights. The black background with a gilt border.

Very large sculpted bronze vase with a polyglobular body resting on a base decorated with a Greek frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes ami...

Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry magic and medicine for the immortals. Carved sculpted pi...

The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet. Due to age there are some splits, such as the one down the backside. These do not affect the strength or usab...

Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as an exterior panel. Beautiful art piece. ...

Meiji Period (1868-1912) Imari Porcelain Elephant Bowtie Design w/ Floral Motif White Glazed Porcelain Japan Circa 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 6 inches Width: 5.5 inches Depth: 5 inche...

Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize fertility. The box has internal mirror. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE US.

This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a group of five scholars, two of them holding a large object while the other three are ...

A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold gilt and the border is a very dark green.