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Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame Qing Period
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Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame Qing Period

19th century
Sold 20 June 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a very ornate Chinese carved sandalwood picture frame dating from the mid 19th Century. The frame is finely carved in architectural style with figures, trees and pagodas. It has three apertures each fitted with oil landscape panels depicting beautiful waterside scenes.

The piece measures 20cms by 27cms.

UK delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198525
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a very ornate Chinese carved sandalwood picture frame dating from the mid 19th Century. The frame is finely carved in architectural style with figures, trees and pagodas. It has three apertures each fitted with oil landscape panels depicting beautiful waterside scenes.

The piece measures 20cms by 27cms.

UK delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame to the 1860s.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198525
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. SOLD20 JUN 26
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Archive I An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. SOLD20 JUN 26

Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame Qing Period

Archive II An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. View II
Archive III An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. View III
Archive IV An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. View IV
Archive V An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. View V
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Archive VII An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels. View VII
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An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels.
Chinese Carved Sandalwood Frame Qing Period
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An intricate antique Chinese carved sandalwood frame featuring dimensional figural scenes, pierced floral motifs, and recessed painted landscape panels.
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  • ObjectFrames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialSandalwood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFigural relief carving, Pierced floral fretwork, Architectural balconies, Landscape painted panels
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Qing period wood carving represents a high point in Chinese craftsmanship, where master artisans utilised dense hardwoods like sandalwood and zitan to create intricate, deeply undercut reliefs depicting mythological scenes, landscapes, and auspicious symbols for the elite.

These items are traditionally crafted from aromatic hardwoods such as sandalwood or zitan, employing complex joinery techniques alongside multi-layered piercing, undercut relief carving, and mortise and tenon construction without the use of modern fasteners.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, hand-tooled tool marks under magnification, shrinkage cracks consistent with age, and a dense weight with a distinct aromatic quality, whereas modern reproductions often display mechanical uniformity and artificial ageing.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when mounted against minimalist, neutral walls to highlight the intricate sculptural depth, or paired with clean-lined modern furniture to create a balanced, curated eclectic aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity between 40-50 percent and consistent temperatures away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners.
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