Search 0
20,853  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 44 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
44 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA767035
FOR SALE
£245
Email Buy
Save
A Fine and Deeply Carved Chinese Wood Card Case Depicting Lots of Figures in a Garden with a Good Patina
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
for sale €287     $311
£245
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2019
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.
Relevant Links
Id #SA767035
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Fine and Deeply Carved Chinese Wood Card Case Depicting Lots of Figures in a Garden with a Good Patina

19th century
Description

Finely carved Chinese wood calling card case depicting figures pagodas and foliage in a garden nice deep patina. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Card Case to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA767035
Dealers Notes

You are most welcome to call or email us with your enquiry.

Please call 07956 448876 (0044 7956 448876 if you are outside the UK) or email us to

Description
Finely carved Chinese wood calling card case depicting figures pagodas and foliage in a garden nice deep patina. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Card Case to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA767035
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape.
1 / 6
Archive I An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape.

A Fine and Deeply Carved Chinese Wood Card Case Depicting Lots of Figures in a Garden with a Good Patina

Archive II An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape. View II
Archive III An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape. View III
Archive IV An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape. View IV
Archive V An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape. View V
Archive VI An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
Location
London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gerardrobinsonfineartanda
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 273
Items Sold 300
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: London, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/gerardrobinsonfineartanda
Verified
Jun 2019
For Sale
273
Sold
300
An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape.
A fine and deeply carved Chinese wood card case depicting lots of figures in a garden with a good patina
Ref: SA767035
An antique Chinese carved wood card case featuring relief carvings of human figures and pavilions within a garden landscape.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

FAQs

Chinese carved card cases gained popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, predominantly produced in Canton for the Western export market. These portable cases were designed to hold visiting or calling cards, reflecting the formal social etiquette of the period.

They were crafted primarily from woods such as sandalwood, rosewood, or bamboo, alongside materials like ivory and mother-of-pearl. Artisans carved dense, high-relief architectural landscapes, figures, and flora directly into the thin timber panels.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved high relief with varied depth, clear detail on figures and buildings, and traditional frame construction. Natural age patina, wear along high-contact edges, and original fitted friction tops also indicate historical origin.

Display the case upright on a small easel within a display cabinet, on a bookshelf, or positioned alongside framed prints on a console table. Combining carved historical objects with clean-lined contemporary surfaces provides visual texture and contrast.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber warping or splitting. Clean dust gently from recessed carved areas using a soft-bristled brush, and avoid water or liquid polishes.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories