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Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving of a Scholar Circa 1870
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving of a Scholar Circa 1870

19th century
Description

This fascinating and highly tactile Chinese burr root wood carved sculpture depicts an elderly scholar. It is made from numerous individual pieces of selected natural burr root wood, which have been cut, shaped, and joined together to form the cloaked torso. Individually, the head, arms and legs have been carved and pegged into place to construct this fascinating figure.

There is excellent detail to the hands and feet, and also the head and face, which is enhanced with inlaid eyes. The gentleman has an extremely long beard, is wearing a simple traditional hat, and is carrying a knobbly staff. His cloak is tied at the waist with a twined slender root. The figure is mounted and displayed on an ancient and gnarled section of natural timber, which displays it with great interest.

A rare and large example, in good original condition with a wonderful, rich colour and patina.

Chinese, circa 1870

Height 77cm x width 36cm x depth 31cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Root Wood Carving to the 1870s.

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SA1178938
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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.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

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

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Description
This fascinating and highly tactile Chinese burr root wood carved sculpture depicts an elderly scholar.
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It is made from numerous individual pieces of selected natural burr root wood, which have been cut, shaped, and joined together to form the cloaked torso.
Robert Belcher Antiques

Individually, the head, arms and legs have been carved and pegged into place to construct this fascinating figure.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Chinese carved burr root wood figure depicting a bearded scholar holding a staff, set upon a carved wood base.
fig 1. Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving of a Scholar Circa 1870

There is excellent detail to the hands and feet, and also the head and face, which is enhanced with inlaid eyes. The gentleman has an extremely long beard, is wearing a simple traditional hat, and is carrying a knobbly staff. His cloak is tied at the waist with a twined slender root. The figure is mounted and displayed on an ancient and gnarled section of natural timber, which displays it with great interest.

A rare and large example, in good original condition with a wonderful, rich colour and patina.

Chinese, circa 1870

Height 77cm x width 36cm x depth 31cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Root Wood Carving to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178938
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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A late 19th-century Chinese carved burr root wood figure depicting a bearded scholar holding a staff, set upon a carved wood base.
Chinese burr root wood carving of a scholar circa 1870
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Root wood carving, known as roots sculpture or Gen Diao, is an ancient Chinese art form where craftsmen utilise the natural twist, knot, and texture of tree roots and burrs to sculpt figures, animals, and landscapes, incorporating the organic shape into the final design.

Artisans historically used dense, durable woods such as camphor, boxwood, cypress, and various fruitwood roots or burrs, selected for their natural contortions, tight grain, and resistance to decay.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display smooth patina built up in handled areas, natural age shrinkage, subtle hand-tool marks, and integration where the artist worked with the woods growth rather than forcing a rigid shape.

These sculptures function as sculptural focal points on a dark wood sideboard, within a curated bookshelf alcove, or on an executive desk, pairing well with understated modern minimalist or traditional decor.

Keep the carving in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking. Dust regularly with a soft bristle brush and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the wood.
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