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A Chinese Late 19th C Stone Carving of a Man Feeding Geese
Robert Belcher Antiques
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A Chinese Late 19th C Stone Carving of a Man Feeding Geese

1900 - 1920
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A most unusual late 19th century Chinese hand carved figure group with a traditionally dressed elderly man wearing a robed tunic and a square shaped hat. He has long hair and a beard, and he is sitting feeding two Asian geese.

This carved sculpture has been created from a single block of russet coloured soapstone, which is similar to marble but is of a softer nature which carves relatively easily, giving good detail.

This particular carving has developed a lovely dark age related patina over the reddish toned stone.

The carving is in excellent original condition with no damage or repair.

Chinese, circa 1900

Height 15cm x width 13.5cm x depth 7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Stone Figure Carving to the 1900s.

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SA1184626
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
A most unusual late 19th century Chinese hand carved figure group with a traditionally dressed elderly man wearing a robed tunic and a square shaped hat. He has long hair and a beard, and he is sitting feeding two Asian geese.
This carved sculpture has been created from a single block of russet coloured soapstone, which is similar to marble but is of a softer nature which carves relatively easily, giving good detail.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A hand-carved dark reddish-brown stone figurine depicting a bearded man in traditional robes seated beside two geese.
fig 1. A Chinese Late 19th C Stone Carving of a Man Feeding Geese

This particular carving has developed a lovely dark age related patina over the reddish toned stone.

The carving is in excellent original condition with no damage or repair.

Chinese, circa 1900

Height 15cm x width 13.5cm x depth 7cm

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Stone Figure Carving to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184626
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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A hand-carved dark reddish-brown stone figurine depicting a bearded man in traditional robes seated beside two geese.
A Chinese late 19th C stone carving of a man feeding geese
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the late Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, decorative stone carvings featuring figure studies, folkloric scenes, and fauna were crafted extensively for both local scholarly display and international export markets.

Carvers commonly utilised soft, workable stones such as soapstone (steatite), agalmatolite, or pyrophyllite, which allowed intricate hand-carving of textured garments, facial features, and accompanying animals.

Authentic period pieces generally demonstrate hand-chiselled tool marks, uneven natural patination, subtle wear on exposed edges, and finely rendered facial expressions rather than modern mould-cast surfaces.

Integrate the carving onto a dark wood bookshelf, a minimalist sideboard top, or alongside ceramic vessels to add tactile texture, narrative detail, and historical contrast within contemporary spaces.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or liquid cleaners that could penetrate porous stone and strip the natural patination.
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