DESCRIPTION: A rarely found complete set of Chinese pressed ink cakes, one of the four treasures of the scholar’s studio, still in their original box. These eight cakes, dating from the late 19th to early 20th C. (Qing Dynasty, C. 1900), represent the Eight Immortals in various poses in raised relief with gilt accents. On the back of each are designs with elaborate Chinese characters in various writing styles, also finished in gilt. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A set of four Chinese ink and color scrolls, each depicting a different season (shown here beginning with spring). Each scroll is painted with similar scenes of small villages near rivers with towering mountains in the distance. All four scrolls are in excellent condition and date from the mid 20th C. DIMENSIONS: Each scroll’s total dimensions: 65” long (1.65 m) X 15 5/8” wide (39.5 cm). Actual dimensions of each painting: 38 ½” long (97.8 cm) x 12 ½” wide (31.7 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A horizontal Chinese scroll in black ink of eight galloping horses beautifully executed in bold brush strokes. Artist signed and in excellent condition, it dates from the 20th C. From a private collection. DIMENSIONS: Entire scroll: 66” (1.68 meters) x 28” (71 cm). Actual Painting: 50 ½” (1.28 meters) x 25” (63.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A Qing Dynasty Chinese scroll painting depicting a seated Chinese deity with a large blue foo dog mask in his lap and two attendants at his feet. All figures have ornate colorful robes of black, green and red and have auroras around their heads. An inscription can be found at the lower middle between the two attendants. CONDITION: “Waves” in paper from being rolled; colors and images are bright; painting has been remounted on white paper-backed silk. DIMENSIONS: Image is 47 3/4... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Qing Dynasty Chinese scroll depicting a plethora of Chinese deities, each in colorful robes of blue, green, yellow and red, and each with an aurora around his head. The deities display different symbols or attributes that identify them to the knowledgeable follower. The artist’s inscription can be found between the two lower left figures.

Chinese mythology has a rich, long history and is a collecti... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A pair of Chinese ink and watercolor paintings, each featuring a pair of swimming or jumping carp. These paintings are quite old, dating from the 18th century Qing Dynasty, and are preserved with conservation mats and beautifully framed in gilded faux bamboo. Each has an inscription in Chinese characters and is signed with the artist’s red seal mark.

Carp have long been a Chinese symbol of wealth and ... Click for details