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Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Sculptures of Auspicious Mandarin Ducks .
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Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Sculptures of Auspicious Mandarin Ducks .

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood sculptures of auspicious Mandarin ducks .

Well executed , carved stylised hardwood sculptures of a pair of Mandarin ducks . Depicted stood on naturalistic 'rocky' bases , with detailed feather carving and each fitted with carved bone and ebony eyes .

In Chinese culture and Feng Shui Mandarin ducks , and in particular a pair, are kept in a home to enhance and attract love . They are known as love ducks , as in real life too Mandarin ducks are single partner species. Once separated they do not live a long time and apparently grieve for their missing partner , and wait for their return. In Feng Shui they are a 'tool' that symbolises love and attracts and enhances love and passion amongst couples.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina to the heavy quality Chinese rosewood.

H 10"

W 12"

D 4"

China c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Carved Hardwood Mandarin Ducks to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05678842
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Carving style and pierced lotus bases: fits late Qing dynasty decorative export work.
Fine incised feathering across the bodies: hand tool execution done before modern rotary carving.
Darkened wax and dust in recessed crevices: age and handling over many decades.
Natural wood shrinkage along the grain: movement expected in dense Asian hardwood.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA668406
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1912
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood sculptures of auspicious Mandarin ducks .

Well executed , carved stylised hardwood sculptures of a pair of Mandarin ducks .

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Depicted stood on naturalistic 'rocky' bases , with detailed feather carving and each fitted with carved bone and ebony eyes.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese hardwood carved ducks with open beaks resting on sculpted bases.
fig 1. Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Sculptures of Auspicious Mandarin Ducks .

In Chinese culture and Feng Shui Mandarin ducks , and in particular a pair, are kept in a home to enhance and attract love . They are known as love ducks , as in real life too Mandarin ducks are single partner species. Once separated they do not live a long time and apparently grieve for their missing partner , and wait for their return. In Feng Shui they are a 'tool' that symbolises love and attracts and enhances love and passion amongst couples.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina to the heavy quality Chinese rosewood.

H 10"

W 12"

D 4"

China c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Carved Hardwood Mandarin Ducks to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 05678842
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Carving style and pierced lotus bases: fits late Qing dynasty decorative export work.
Fine incised feathering across the bodies: hand tool execution done before modern rotary carving.
Darkened wax and dust in recessed crevices: age and handling over many decades.
Natural wood shrinkage along the grain: movement expected in dense Asian hardwood.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA668406
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1912
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese hardwood carved ducks with open beaks resting on sculpted bases.

Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Sculptures of Auspicious Mandarin Ducks .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2013
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A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese hardwood carved ducks with open beaks resting on sculpted bases.
Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood sculptures of auspicious Mandarin ducks .
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIncised feather detailing, Open beak posture, Carved leaf base, Inlaid eyes
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood sculptures depicts auspicious Mandarin ducks in a Qing Dynasty style. Each heavy quality Chinese rosewood sculpture measures 25 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, displaying a dark brown colour with a rich patina and excellent original condition. The figures show detailed incised feathering, open beaks with visible tongues, inlaid bone and ebony eyes, and stand upon sculpted leaf and rocky bases. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or living room, these Mandarin ducks serve as traditional decorative objects that symbolise love and passion in Chinese culture. The stylised carvings capture the birds standing with realistic posture, showcasing fine manual skill in the woodwork and naturalistic base design. They bring cultural resonance and rich timber tones to interior spaces today.

FAQs

In traditional Chinese culture and Qing Dynasty decorative art, pairs of Mandarin ducks represent fidelity, marital harmony, and auspicious fortune. These carvings were frequently presented as symbolic gifts or retained for family display.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense Asian hardwoods such as rosewood, hongmu, or zitan. The figures were hand-carved from solid blocks using manual tools, featuring incised feather details, carved bases, and inset eyes.

Authentic late nineteenth-century carvings show smooth patina from age and handling, alongside subtle tool marks from manual carving techniques. The underside often reveals hand-cut structural elements without modern machine marks.

Position the pair on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary ceramics to create a balanced textural contrast. The rich timber tones add visual weight and historic interest to both classic and minimalist rooms.

Dust intricate carved details regularly using a soft, dry brush. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or splitting, applying a natural beeswax polish sparingly when needed.
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