Lot # 91 - Vintage Chinese Jade & Hardstone Fruit Tree Sculpture – Hand-Carved

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 17-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 8:32:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

KimmieLou

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Chinese Jade & Hardstone Fruit Tree Sculpture – Hand-Carved with Gemstone Fruits

This vibrant tabletop fruit tree is hand-crafted from natural stone, featuring:

  • Leaves: Carved jadeite and serpentine stone leaves with detailed veining

  • Fruits: Polished hardstone fruits in rich tones – including red carnelian cherries, orange agate peaches, and green jade grapes

  • Pot/Base: Carved green hardstone planter filled with crushed quartz “soil”

  • Era: Mid 20th century (c. 1960s–1970s export piece)

  • Origin: China

  • Material: Jade, agate, carnelian, and assorted hardstones

  • Dimensions: Approx. 10" tall x 6" wide

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant color; minor expected wear to leaves and wire stems from age, structurally sound.


Why it’s special: These gemstone fruit trees symbolize prosperity, abundance, and harmony in Chinese culture. They are also striking decorative objects, catching light beautifully through their polished stone fruits.


Auction History

Highest bidder is KimmieLou

Date Bid User
24-Sep-2025 8:27:50 PM $37.00 KimmieLou
24-Sep-2025 8:27:50 PM $36.00 HawkDoc
24-Sep-2025 8:01:49 PM $31.00 KimmieLou
20-Sep-2025 4:20:59 AM $22.00 Seattle79
20-Sep-2025 4:20:59 AM $21.00 terry1955
20-Sep-2025 4:20:51 AM $17.00 Seattle79
20-Sep-2025 4:20:51 AM $16.00 terry1955
20-Sep-2025 4:20:41 AM $13.00 Seattle79
20-Sep-2025 4:20:41 AM $12.00 terry1955
17-Sep-2025 7:17:37 AM $5.00 Seattle79

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