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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Natural Form Chinese Scholar Rock with Wooden Base
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Chinese natural form scholar rock with antique wooden base
Scholar's object used for
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
Category
20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
this antique scholar rock!.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 4 in
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock'
The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
cherished as scholar stone in Chinese culture and graced the collector's study. The stones were mostly found
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stone, see Spirit Stones The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and Thomas S. Elias.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adventures in Appreciation" by Kemin Hu, page 17.
"Spirit Stone The AncientArt of the Scholar's Rock" by
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Vertical porcelain scholar's rock with dynamic movement, grottoes and an overhang. Matte gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Custom Large Scholar Rock Lamp by Peter Lane
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite Custom Large Scholar Rock Lamps by Peter Lane.
Two Available; Sold Individually.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
textured surface as a microcosm of the universe.
This classic scholars' rock is a form of limestone
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items.
Prov
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An highly unusual large carved stone sculpture of a Chinese scholars boulder or rock, displayed on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Scholar Rock Lamp, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock lamp
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Silk shade
Lamp shade dimensions: 14" L x 14" D x
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock
Nephrite jade
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jade
"Celestial Quarry" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Limestone
"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Steel
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #25 was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #32 was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Lovely piece for display.
Heavy.
Stand included.
Condition
It is at it is. Size 185x140x120 HeightXDiameterXDepth.
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and porous surface. Its
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of "Spirit Stone the Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock" by Kemin Hu and Thomas S Elias.
Stones such
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Small Orange, Tan Druzy Quartz Stalactite Formation Resembling a Scholars Rock
Located in London, GB
A small piece preserving a beautiful stalactite covered in orange-tan druzy quartz. The lower edges polished to reveal a relatively thick celadonite shell.
Measures: Dimensions of...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
H 3.75 in W 4.34 in D 4.53 in
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
naturalistic qualities. Examples of some desirable qualities of a scholar's rock include asymmetry, resonance
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form. Well-balanced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positioned beneath the overhanging
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
H 2.45 in W 1.86 in D 1.11 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
growing from within a scholar's rock in each corner, and set against a light indigo background.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
a flowering cherry tree perched above a scholars rock at the edge of a garden. The border contains a
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
dragons swirling within. Over the field lives a large scholar's rock at the edge of a pond with several
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'8" - 282 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
Scholars’ rock, porcelain vases, brushpots, books, birds, butterflies, lotus blossoms, swords
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
scholars rock give it an undeniable Chinese authenticity. Good condition.
Rug Size
9x11'7
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
of sculpture, reminiscent of a scholars' rock or ancient stone bi disc.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Big Red Natural Mountain Shape Scholar Garden Stone, Spirit Rock Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
scholar rock in mountain shape form - formed by nature from a hard solid dark red stone ready for your
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
eroded scholars’ rock; another branch with small flowers. Rust, yellow, ecru, pale blue and salmon detail
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
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Scholar Rock For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic scholar rock available at 1stDibs. A scholar rock — often made from stone, wood and limestone — can elevate any home. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage scholar rock now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a scholar rock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A scholar rock, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made scholar rock over the years, but those crafted by Richard Hirsch, Robert Kuo and Bow Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Scholar Rock?
A scholar rock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Questions About Scholar Rock
- Where can I find scholar rocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.