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A 19th Century Chinese Miniature Carved Giltwood Figure Group, Circa 1900
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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A 19th Century Chinese Miniature Carved Giltwood Figure Group, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a group of five scholars, two holding a large object, with the other three watching and examining whilst standing under pine trees on rocky ground. This beautiful, fine hand carved figure group has a superb three-dimensional quality. The artist carver has used great skill in creating the depth of different layers with figures standing behind the front group all perfectly carved with fine detailing and finished with red lacquer and gold leaf. This lovely tactile object is in very good condition with some light wear to the gold leaf.

Chinese Circa 1900

Height 8cm x width 13cm x depth 4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Giltwood Figure Group to the 1900s.

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SA1172239
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a group of five scholars, two holding a large object, with the other three watching and examining whilst standing under pine trees on rocky ground. This beautiful, fine hand carved figure group has a superb three-dimensional quality. The artist carver has used great skill in creating the depth of different layers with figures standing behind the front group all perfectly carved with fine detailing and finished with red lacquer and gold leaf. This lovely tactile object is in very good condition with some light wear to the gold leaf.

Chinese Circa 1900

Height 8cm x width 13cm x depth 4cm

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Giltwood Figure Group to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172239
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rbelcher
Verified Since Jul 2017
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A 19th-century miniature Chinese giltwood relief carving depicting figures gathered under a pine tree canopy.
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FAQs

Chinese giltwood figure carvings are detailed relief sculptures, often originally created as architectural elements, screen inserts, or shrine panels during the Qing Dynasty. They typically depict figurative scenes from mythology, folklore, or scholarly life.

These objects were hand-carved from softwoods, coated with a foundation of lacquer or gesso, and finished with thin gold leaf. Red lacquer substrates were commonly applied beneath the gilding to add depth and warmth to the gilded finish.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wear to the gilded high points, revealing the red lacquer base or timber beneath. Evidence of hand carving, fine timber shrinkage lines, and gentle oxidisation in recessed areas confirm historical age.

Miniature giltwood carvings serve as detailed accent pieces displayed on a bookshelf, console table, or within a cabinet of curiosities. Setting the gilded surface against dark or neutral backgrounds emphasizes the intricate carved openwork.

Keep giltwood items in dry environments away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement and flaking. Dust gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding water, solvents, or liquid polishes that strip gilding.
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