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1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
) was a Greek American artist who worked in a wide variety of media. An American art pioneer in light
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Untitled - Chinese Characters - Conceptual Art Screenprint by Chryssa
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled - Chinese Characters (Red on Mauve)
Chryssa, Greek (1933–2013)
Date: circa 1979
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Chinese Contemporary Art by Renjie Gao - Character Series 9
By Renjie Gao
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Renjie Gao or Jean-Michel Gao is a Chinese artist born in 1994 in Inner Mongolia. He
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
"Two Masked Chinese Theatrical Characters"
Located in Bristol, CT
Colourful pair of Chinese theatrical masked characters Fig. No. 123 (Cheng En) & Fig. No. 124 (Yang
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Large Chinese Export Red Lacquer Character Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Underwater
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Childhood
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Infusion
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Renjie Gao - Character Combination Series 1
By Renjie Gao
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Renjie Gao or Jean-Michel Gao is a Chinese artist born in 1994 in Inner Mongolia. He
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Characters, Silkscreen by Chryssa
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Chryssa, Greek (1933 - 2013)
Title: Chinese Characters (Tan on Silver)
Medium: Serigraph
Category
1980s Conceptual More Prints
Materials
Screen
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Self Portrait
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Pig Man
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, All Passed
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 94.49 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Haze Days
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Friends 3
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Self Portrait
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Self Portrait 2016
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, Girl and Apple
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, a Medical Accident
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Character Series, I Want to Fly
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ceramic Shiwan Tea Dispenser Jar with Engraved Characters, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This lidded container of earthenware features a green glaze, known as 'Shiwan Ware' from China
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Bronze Sword with Scabbard and Characters
Located in 景德镇市, CN
finely engraved Chinese characters, making it a rare and culturally rich artifact. Crafted from durable
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Old Chinese Bronze Sword with Characters and Old Patterns
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Antique Chinese Bronze Sword with Characters and Old Patterns is a fascinating and valuable
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Made in China (A lantern with Chinese characters etched on the base)
By Carol Wax
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carol Wax's mezzotint, "Made in China", explores the irony that glass, a transparent material
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
"Guqin 1"- Softly Colored Mixed Media Painting with Chinese Musical Characters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceptual and performance artist, poet, vocalist and writer. Her art has been exhibited & collected in China
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 72 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Qing Peach-Bloom Bottle Neck Vase, Six Character Mark, China, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
character mark to the base in underglaze blue - China - late 19th century.
Excellent antique condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Characters - Original China Ink on Paper - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Characters is an modern artwork realized inmid-20th Century in France.
Original china ink on paper
Category
1850s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
H 8.47 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Big Size Old Chinese Bronze Standing Deer With Full Body Characters Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Big Size Old Chinese Bronze Standing Deer with Full Body Characters Statue is a fascinating and
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 14.97 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
A Theater Character - Original China Ink Drawing by Flor David - 1950s
By Flor David
Located in Roma, IT
A Theater Character is an original black China ink drawing on ivory glossy paper realized by Flor
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 7.09 in W 10.04 in D 0.08 in
Study for Satyrical Characters - China Ink Drawing by E. Hugon - 1991
By Emile Hugon
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Satyrical Characters is an original drawing with ink on paper realized by Emile Hugon in
Category
1990s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 0.08 in
Pair Of Vintage Character Vases, Chinese, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage character vases. A Chinese, ceramic baluster urn with figural decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.38 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Mens Antique Marcus & Co. 14k Gold Chinese Character Framed Round Disc Cufflinks
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
decorated with a different Chinese character that has a polished finish and boldly stands out against the
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold
Chinese Calligraphy and Bamboo - China Ink - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
calligraphy in Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty. It shows the character of moral
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
19th Century Chinese Folding Screen with European Characters
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese folding screen from Macau, depicting asian recreational scenes with european characters
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Woven Chinese Rice Shovel: "Good Fortune" Characters
Located in New York, NY
Chinese characters and old Chinese newsprint along the edges and back. This very unusual piece makes a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Willow
Chinese Jade Brush Pot with Etched Characters and Wood Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
brush pot is etched with 25 Chinese characters.
The height of the brush pot with the stand is 4.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
18th Century Dome Shaped Cast Iron Weight with Chinese Characters
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual dome shaped cast iron weight from Shanxi Province with distinct Chinese characters
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Robj porcelaine Chinese character bachelor tea set
Located in London, GB
Robj porcelaine Chinese character bachelor tea set
A three piece rare tea set by Robj comprising a
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Early Chinese Character Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early 13" character doll. I think the head, hands and feet are made of a red clay
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Toys
Materials
Fabric, Clay
1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
) was a Greek American artist who worked in a wide variety of media. An American art pioneer in light
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Antique Chinese Word Lock Calligraphy Character Puzzle Combination Padlock Combo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique metal cylinder poem padlock engraved with Chinese characters; currently taped in place at
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Metal
H 2.5 in W 1.375 in D 0.625 in
Superb Antique Chinese Enamel Canton Yellow Ground Cup With 4 Character Mark
Located in Media, PA
This is a beautiful antique Chinese enamel Canton cup that features a stunning yellow ground with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair Chinese Carved Painted Wood Sign Wall Hanging Panel Calligraphy Characters
Located in Forney, TX
A striking pair of large vintage Chinese architectural paint decorated wooden vertical sign
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 50 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Pendant 14k Chinese Character Fú
Located in MIAMI, FL
of the pendant is the Chinese symbol for happiness and good luck the Character Fú.
The lapis lazuli
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Qing Peach-Bloom Vases, Six-Character Kangxi Mark, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful collection of 8 Qing peach bloom glazed porcelain vases.
China, early 19 Century
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Eight-Panel Coromandel Screen, Hand Carved and Painted Hanzi Characters
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and monumental Chinese coromandel lacquer screen with hand carved Hanzi characters that
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
H 96 in W 145 in D 0.75 in
S.T. Dupont Chinese Lacquer and Goldplated Lighter Two Chinese Characters
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Montreal, QC
Measures 4.8 x 1.5 x 3.5 cm, preowned S.T. Dupont maker. Made in France, goldplated and lacquer. Missing gas and flint, in good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century French More Objets d'Art and Vertu
W 1.89 in D 1.38 in L 0.6 in
Pair of Hand-Painted Antique Chinese Blue and White Palace Jars with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese characters, probably court ladies and scholars, recognizable by the stick they're holding. In pure
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 44 in W 20 in D 20 in
Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enamelled 4 Character Mark, Ca 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Glass
H 3.19 in W 1.75 in D 0.9 in
Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enameled 4 Character Mark circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Glass
H 2.88 in W 1.63 in D 1 in
Garlic head Chinese vase with six character mark
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pigeon-egg blue, garlic-head vase with Yungzhen mark, Qing Period.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Beautiful Wine Jar With Chinese Characters And Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered wine jar with Chinese characters. From Hunan Province, circa 1920. Several
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Signed 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Characters
Located in Newport, NH
Description: Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl decorated on the inner and outer body with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Wine Cup ‘Wu Shi Zong Ci’ Characters, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese porcelain blue and white wine cup with gently flared lip, painted with four six sided
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Louis Tuaux Oil Painting on Canvas, Chinese Characters, French, circa 1950
By Louis Tuaux
Located in London, GB
An unusual oil on canvas painting of allegorical Chinese figures on a still life background. Signed
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 1.97 in
Qing Dynasty Cloisone Scalloped Dish With Six Character Mark.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique cloisone dish with foliate design,scalloped edge and six character mark.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork
20th Century Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Recumbent Cat, Impressed Character Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese turquoise blue glazed porcelain recumbent cat with impressed character mark
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Celadon Pottery Koi Fish Plate 4 Character Reign Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Chinese celadon round pottery plate with koi fish. Four character underglazed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Celadon, Porcelain
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