American merchant in 1830s China - "instant" wealth

American - 1890's - 7" Tall. This bank was made for use by several different financial institutions. This one for "The Farmers and Merchants Bank" of Freeport, Illinois. Fine Condition.

American dignitaries in China extensive ephemera lot, early 20th century. To include: 2 full scrapbooks from members of the family of an employee of the American Consulate stationed in Foochow (Fuzhou

A circa 1900 American quartersawn oak china cabinet, decorated with details of lion's heads. Topped with swooping crest over three beveled mirrors, with large serpentine top over center door with larg

John Hancock signed 4.5 X 2.75 parchment cut. John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patrio

American Baptist missionary in China ephemera lot. Collection of ca. 1890s to 1940s ephemera largely relating to missionary schools and figures in China. Includes albumen photographs of everyday peopl

A majestic gilt bronze statue of the God of Wealth, Ming Dynasty, China, a stunning piece of Buddhist art. The face of the Buddha statue is solemn and kind, and its eyes are deep, symbolizing wealth a

STATUE OF THE GOD OF WEALTH IN MING DYNASTY, CHINA H. 150 cm. W. 70 cm.

China Qing Dynasty Yellow God of Wealth Statue Thangka

Designed by Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) for Tiffany & Co. (American, founded 1837) Hand painted French china, private stock, in the "Black Shoulder" pattern comprising: Twelve dinner plates Th

Jean Michel Basquiat (American 1960-1988)Attributed: Untitled (Copyrights). China marker and graphite on paper 'Jean Michel Baquiat' written in the grid (second row from bottom) on the right side. Dim

Leslie A. Wilcox, British, 1904-1982. Oil on canvas harbor scene depicting the American Clipper ship "Ringleader" preparing to leave China with a cargo of tea. Unsigned, with attached artist and title

Chinese Landscape and Figure Painting Paper Album, Qi Gong Mark Width:22.5cm, Height:32cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-20

Chinese Calligraphy and Five Bulls Painting on Paper, Li Keran Mark Width:137cm, Height:68cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen

Chinese Landscape Painting on Fan, Da Qian Mark Width:55cm, Height:21cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by his son Din

Chinese Landscape and Figure Painting on Paper, Fu Baoshi Mark Width:34cm, Height:74.5cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-200

Chinese Pine Painting on Paper, Pu Ru Mark Width:66cm, Height:132cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by his son Ding Ji

Chinese Peaches Painting on Paper, Wu Changshuo Mark Width:42cm, Height:119cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by his s

Encased Postage Stamps Five Cents "B. F. Miles" Peoria, Illinois Exceptionally Rare & Elusive "Key" Merchant Type Required to Complete the entire Thirty-Four Individual Merchant Type Set EP-86, HB-183

Chinese Two-Character Calligraphy on Paper, Zhang Daqian Mark Width:185cm, Height:97cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided

Chinese Calligraphy Couplets on Paper, Guo Moruo Mark Width:22.5cm, Height:135cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by hi

4 7/8" Neolithic Jade Dragon found in the Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Hongshan culture. Hongshan Culture 4700 to 2900 BC. This is an exceptional piece made from a gorgeous stone. The ancient

A Wucai Carp Meiping Height:61cm, Width:31cm PROVENANCE: An American collector acquired from Antique Store.

Chinese Rooster Painting on Paper, Wang Xuetao Mark Width:41cm, Height:69cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by his son

Chinese Pine Painting on Paper, Chen Banding Mark Width:48cm, Height:177cm, Provenance: Acquired from Chinese American Ding Jingwen (1914-2003), provided by his son