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Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
LVS Decorative Arts

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Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes

19th century
Description

A late 19thc pair of Chinese hardwood carved water buffaloes, of exceptional quality.

Each buffalo has a smiling male figure seated on his back.

The buffaloes both sit on root wood stands.

Both animals have had previous repairs to horns.

Size:

Height: 27cm / 10.5''

Width: 41 cm / 16.25''

Depth: 20cm / 8''

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.9401cm (11.00")
Width
43.1801cm (17.00")
Depth
20.32cm (8.00")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA121485
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS87
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Description
A late 19thc pair of Chinese hardwood carved water buffaloes, of exceptional quality.

Each buffalo has a smiling male figure seated on his back.

The buffaloes both sit on root wood stands.

Both animals have had previous repairs to horns.

Size:

Height: 27cm / 10.5''

Width: 41 cm / 16.25''

Depth: 20cm / 8''

Height
27.9401cm (11.00")
Width
43.1801cm (17.00")
Depth
20.32cm (8.00")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA121485
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS87
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth.

Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes

Archive II A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth.
Archive V A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth. View VI
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LVS Decorative Arts

LVS Decorative Arts
Telephone 07703 306451
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lvs
Verified Since May 2011
Items For Sale 231
Items Sold 1,086
LVS Decorative Arts
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A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth.
Pair 19thc Chinese hardwood carved water buffaloes
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A 19th-century carved dark hardwood figure depicting a laughing boy seated atop a water buffalo with inlaid eyes and teeth.
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FAQs

In Chinese art, water buffalo carvings featuring a boy rider represent pastoral tranquillity, rustic simplicity, and harmony with nature, a popular motif throughout the Qing Dynasty.

These sculptures were carved from dense tropical hardwoods such as zitan, hongmu, or rosewood, frequently incorporating inlaid bone or glass details for the eyes and teeth.

Authentic period carvings exhibit fine hand-tool marks, natural surface patination from age and handling, minor timber shrinkage along grain lines, and carefully fitted inlay work.

Position carved wooden sculptures on contemporary sideboards, open shelving, or mantlepieces alongside neutral ceramics to create a refined, multi-textured display.

Maintain hardwood carvings by dusting regularly with a soft dry brush, keeping them away from direct heat sources or damp environments, and applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly.
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