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Chinese Pale Green Carved Stone Group of Birds C 1930
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Chinese Pale Green Carved Stone Group of Birds C 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

This decorative figure group has been carved from a solid block of Chinese pale green semi hardstone.

It has a naturalistic base with two doves standing below a flowering peony bush with an elaborate exotic pheasant standing in the top stems with its wings outspread.

The figure group has its original carved and ornately pierced hardwood stand which has a neatly fitted recess which the carving sits in.

The stand displays this decorative piece of Chinese art very nicely.

Chinese circa 1930

Height 24cm x width 18cm x depth 6cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Stone Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09511482
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Carved hardwood stand hollowed to match the base: tailor-made mounting from original manufacture.
Rotary grinding marks inside the deep hollows: workshop techniques of the early twentieth century.
Soft gathering of dust and handling in the crevices: uncleaned natural surface ageing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215926
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 decorative figure group has been carved from a solid block of Chinese pale green semi hardstone.
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It has a naturalistic base with two doves standing below a flowering peony bush with an elaborate exotic pheasant standing in the top stems with its wings outspread.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A pale green carved stone sculpture depicting two birds among floral blooms set on a dark carved wood base.
fig 1. Chinese Pale Green Carved Stone Group of Birds C 1930

The figure group has its original carved and ornately pierced hardwood stand which has a neatly fitted recess which the carving sits in.

The stand displays this decorative piece of Chinese art very nicely.

Chinese circa 1930

Height 24cm x width 18cm x depth 6cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Stone Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09511482
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Carved hardwood stand hollowed to match the base: tailor-made mounting from original manufacture.
Rotary grinding marks inside the deep hollows: workshop techniques of the early twentieth century.
Soft gathering of dust and handling in the crevices: uncleaned natural surface ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215926
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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Archive I A pale green carved stone sculpture depicting two birds among floral blooms set on a dark carved wood base.

Chinese Pale Green Carved Stone Group of Birds C 1930

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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
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A pale green carved stone sculpture depicting two birds among floral blooms set on a dark carved wood base.
Chinese pale green carved stone group of birds C 1930
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRepublic Period Chinese
  • MaterialHardstone, Hardwood
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsCarved birds, Peony blossoms, Openwork foliage, Pierced wooden base
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Republic Period Chinese decorative figure group dates from circa 1930 and depicts a naturalistic scene carved from a solid block of pale green semi-hardstone. The composition features two doves standing below a flowering peony bush, with an elaborate exotic pheasant perched in the top stems with its wings outspread amidst openwork foliage. The sculpture rests upon its original dark carved and ornately pierced hardwood stand, which includes a neatly fitted recess for the stone carving. The item measures 24 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this carved stone sculpture provides an eye-catching focal point when placed atop a living room sideboard, a display cabinet, or a hallway console. The pale green tones of the stone complement natural wood surfaces and neutral room schemes, while the detailed openwork carving offers visual interest from multiple viewing angles. The piece integrates easily into traditional and eclectic display settings without requiring extensive arrangement.

FAQs

Chinese hardstone carving is a craft spanning centuries, with early 20th-century Republic period workshops producing detailed figures of birds, flowers, and foliage for both domestic appreciation and international export.

Craftsmen utilised various natural minerals such as jadeite, nephrite, bowenite, serpentinite, and soapstone, often mounting the completed mineral carving onto a fitted, dark hardwood base.

Authentic carvings from this era exhibit detailed hand-chiselled undercut work, subtle colour variations inherent to natural stone, and light surface wear beneath the base.

These decorative carved sculptures work well when placed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or sideboard tops alongside contemporary ceramics or neutral backdrop elements.

Dust gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleansers or harsh chemical solvents that might damage mineral inclusions or age-old finishes.
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