A few examples of appraisal values for
TAO

• Japanese Sumidagawa figure of
  Japanese Sumidagawa figure of Taoist immortal 13'' h. possible restoration.
• Chinese patinated bronze figure
  Chinese patinated bronze figure of Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism, Ch'ing Dynasty 18th century; depicted as an old man seated holding a closed scroll, mounted on a Western marble base, 4 1/4 in. H.
• COLLECTION OF 12 TAOIST
  COLLECTION OF 12 TAOIST PAINTINGS, LAOSCollection of 12 Taoist Paintings, Laos, early 20th c. Paintings on paper. Yao people. Largest size: 47'' x 20'' (119 x 51 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• CHINESE GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE,
  CHINESE GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE, DEPICTING A TAOISTCHINESE GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE, depicting a Taoist figure seated in meditation on a foo-lion, trace gold throughout. Dimensions: 12.25"H x 12" x 6.25".
• CHINESE IVORY AND POLYCHROME WOOD
  CHINESE IVORY AND POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF TAOIST DIGNITARY. Standing wearing long robes - 26 in. high.
• CHINESE TAOIST TRADITION,
  CHINESE TAOIST TRADITION, BUREAUCRACY ALLEGORY WITH CARP AND DRAGON, INK AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, FRAMED, 30-1/2 X 18-1/2 INChinese Taoist Tradition, Bureaucracy Allegory with Carp and Dragon, Ink and Gouache on Paper, Framed, 30-1/2 x 18-1/2 in
• EARLY CHINESE TAOIST VASE: Qing
  EARLY CHINESE TAOIST VASE: Qing dynasty, possibly older, Chinese vase having a finely hand painted blue & white palace garden scene with the Immortal Taoist hermit known as Zhang Guo Lao, riding a donkey backwards. He rides backwards to remind people how backwards their ways were. Brown accented flaring rim. Underside bares the blue 4-character Chenghua Nianzhi mark. Approx. 8.75'' h x 4'' w.
• Tao Kuang Provincial Carved,
  Tao Kuang Provincial Carved, Polychromed and Weathered Wooden Figure, of aseated elderly Mandarin, second quarter 19th century, h. 9\".
• Taoist Temple Shrine Chinese a
  Taoist Temple Shrine Chinese a carved and pierced giltwood Taoist family altar piece with a dragon and clouds pediment central plaque of Chinese characters flanked by dragons all on a lotus leaves base; ht. 19 in. Condition: Wear to gilding. Broken base.
• TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 978),
  TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 978), "THESE WORDS ARE ALL I'VE G...Tao Rey (American, b. 978), "These Words are All I've Got, 2003", oil on linen laid on board, signed and dated verso "Tao Rey, 2003", 23" x 41", Provenance: Green Barn Gallery, 2003. Retails for $2,400. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Anonymous Late 17th-Early 18th
  Anonymous Late 17th-Early 18th Century Portrait of the Three Taoist Emperor-OfficialsInk and color on silk, framed ?? ???-??? ????? ??????? Visible: 39 x 51 ½ in., 99 x 131 cm?
• Tao Kuang Black Lacquer and
  Tao Kuang Black Lacquer and Giltwood Traveling Personal Altar, second quarter 19th century, modeled as a small two-door cabinet opening to reveal a stepped giltwood altar surmounted by the seated figure of Buddha, h. 8", w. 3-7/8", l. 6-1/2", extended l. 13".
• A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain
  A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of Daoist Immortal, Taishanglaojun the immortal depicted seated on a recessed stand, wearing drape robes, the face bearing a gentle smile with long white beard, his right hand holding a fly whisk, the left hand bearing a pearl. Height 12 in., 30.48 cm.
• A Chinese wooden carving, 19th/20th
  A Chinese wooden carving, 19th/20th Century, depicting a long bearded Taoist priest, his face painted in yellow, his long beard in the form of clouds, 64cm long
• [Chinese Folk Art] Group of
  [Chinese Folk Art] Group of thirteen album leaves portraying various Taoist divinities 19th century Estimate $ 200-400 Deep toning; some wear from handling and exposure.
• CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN
  CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A TAOIST DIGNITARY 19th century. Seated holding a ruyi sceptre - 10 in. high.
• MARK OF LIU TAO, PAPER SCROLL
  MARK OF LIU TAO, PAPER SCROLL PAINTING Attributed to Liu Tao (late Qing, 19th/20th c.), Two Figures, ink and watercolor on paper mounted to silk, two large black ink inscriptions upper left, multiple red seals left and right sides, black lacquer scroll handles, 36.5"h x 14.5"w (sheet), 67"h x 20"w (total)
• CHINESE GILT LACQUERED BRONZE
  CHINESE GILT LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF TAOIST SCHOLAR. Seated holding a ruyi sceptre - 19 1/2 in. high.
• SOUTHEAST ASIAN TAOIST TRADITION,
  SOUTHEAST ASIAN TAOIST TRADITION, HUN-TUN TYPE STILL LIFE, INK AND GOUACHE ON SILK, FRAMED, 36-3/4 X 18-7/8 INSoutheast Asian Taoist Tradition, Hun-Tun Type Still Life, Ink and Gouache on Silk, Framed, 36-3/4 x 18-7/8 in
• Tao Kuang Painted "Mountain
  Tao Kuang Painted "Mountain Landscape" Scroll, second quarter 19th century, retains the period paper borders, signed in calligraphy at the upper right, now mounted and presented in a bronze-finished wooden frame, h. 61", w. 17-1/2".
• Good Two-Piece Tao-Kuang
  Good Two-Piece Tao-Kuang Parcel-Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figure of Buddha, second quarter 19th century, depicted seated on an oval "Lotus" base, the figure well chased, h. 14-1/2", w. 11", d. 9".
• CHINESE LAVENDER AND CELADON
  CHINESE LAVENDER AND CELADON JADEITE FIGURE OF TAOIST OFFICIAL. - 5 1/2 in. high.
• Chinese Carved Wooden Votive Figure
  Chinese Carved Wooden Votive Figure of a Taoist Sage, late 18th century, the robed figure with bald head and long beard seated on a rockwork bench holding a cup in one hand, the detailed carved figure with traces of painted details and gilding, h. 8-1/2".
• CHINESE CARVED CHERRY FIGURE OF
  CHINESE CARVED CHERRY FIGURE OF TAOIST DIVINITY 1st quarter, 20th century; holding a book in one hand, a staff with whisk and strand of beads carried over the shoulder, 18 1/2 in. H.
• TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 1978),
  TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 1978), UNTITLED (ROR. 143-43 GREY...Tao Rey (American, b. 1978), untitled (ROR. 143-43 grey), 2008, one-shot lettering enamel on canvas, signed, dated, and inscribed verso of each panel, 24 1/2" x 40 1/2", Provenance: Acquired from The Fireplace Project, "Reunion", East Hampton, New York, July 11 - July 28, 2008. Retails for $4,500. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 1978), "I
  TAO REY (AMERICAN, B. 1978), "I LOVE YOU, I HATE YOU", ...Tao Rey (American, b. 1978), "I Love You, I Hate You", 2008, one-shot lettering enamel on canvas, each panel signed, dated, and inscribed on the reverse reverse, retails for $2,500, 20" x 20". Provenance: Purchased from The Fireplace Project, East hampton, New York, "Reunion", July 11th - July 28, 2002. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• A Group of Four Chinese Carved Wood
  A Group of Four Chinese Carved Wood and Silver Wire Inlaid Figures of Taoist Immortals including Lu Dongbin Han Zhongli Tieguai Li and Zhang Guo Lao each carved on a naturalistic base accompanied by their respective attributes height 10 1/2 in. to 11 3/4 in. Provenance: Acquired c. 1990 from the Estate of Dr. Klausutis a Lithuanian born History Professor from Syracuse University.
• OLD YAO CEREMONIAL TAOIST RELIGIOUS
  OLD YAO CEREMONIAL TAOIST RELIGIOUS PAINTINGPainting used as a hanging for Taoist religious ceremonies, Yao people, Vietnam. Early 20th c. Size: 29'' x 37'' (74 x 94 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• TAO WEIHONG (CHINESE 1940-) THREE
  TAO WEIHONG (CHINESE 1940-) THREE INK PAINTINGS, 20TH-21ST CENTURY ???????? ??? ??????????? ???? ?? ?????????????/?????/?????/?????/????/???????????????????????????????????/?????/?????/?????/????/???????????????????????????????[?]????????????/???????/????/???????????????????????????????ink and colour on paper, one inscribed with poem by Li Bai (701-762), signed 'Wumen Tao Weihong Huayu Shanghai' (Wu School Tao Weihong painted in Shanghai), red seal 'Yun Qi Shan', 'Wu Men Tao', 'Wei Hong' upper left, 'Chu Yan Xiang Yue' lower right; one inscribed with poem by Zhu Xi (1130-1200), signed 'Wumen Tao Weihong Huayu Shanghai' (Wu School Tao Weihong painted in Shanghai), red seal 'Yun Qi Shan', 'Wu Men Tao Shi', 'Wei Hong Shu Hua' upper left, 'Yue Xiu Ru Shui Shui Ru Tian' lower right; the other inscribed with a phrase by Lu You (1125-1201), signed 'Wumen Tao Weihong Huayu Shanghai Yinghuacao Tang' (Wu School Tao Weihong painted in the Hall of Primrose, Shanghai), red seal 'Yun Qi Shan' upper right, 'Wu Men Tao', 'Wei Hong' upper left, 'Yue Man Hua Xiang' lower right, all framed(3)66cm x 36cm; 65.5cm x 41cm; 64.5cm x 40cmProvenance: Private Scottish collection, acquired in the 1990s at Yu Yuan Gardens Gallery (??) in Shanghai, with a brochure obtained from the gallery about Tao Weihong's painting exhibition. The cover of the brochure with a calligraphy 'Tao Wei Hong Hua Zhan' (Exhibition of Tao Weihong), signed by a Chinese visual artist Qian Juntao (1907-1998), dated to the year of Yi Hai, corresponding to 1997.Note: Tao Weihong (1940-) is the son and inheritance of Tao Lengyue (???1895-1985), is known for his individual mode of expression combining Eastern and Western techniques. Tao Lengyue, also known as Professor Cold Moon, established the Lengyue (Cold Moon) School, a branch of the Shanghai School (????), a style of Chinese art present in the late 19th century and centred in Shanghai.
• Pleasing Tao Kuang Painting on
  Pleasing Tao Kuang Painting on Silk, second quarter 19th century, depicting a cat toying with a praying mantis, cut from a traditional Chinese scroll and retaining the figured damask bands at the upper and lower edges, now presented in an ecru silk mat within a gilded wooden frame and glazed, signed in calligraphy at the upper right corner, h. 36-1/2", w. 17-1/4".
• A Chinese Shiwan Immortal Depicting
  A Chinese Shiwan Immortal Depicting a Taoist Immortal standing on one foot on the crest of a wave and holding a double gourd vase, glazed in plum, ochre and cerulean blue, approx. 12"H x 5"W x 3"D.
• A Lot of Chinese Taoist Immortal
  A Lot of Chinese Taoist Immortal Figurines Chinese Taoist Immortal figurine with scroll. The figure is hand-painted with gold highlights and 9" in height. A Chinese figurine representing one of the Taoist Immortals holding a scroll. The piece is hand-painted with an incised calligraphic mark on the bottom and is 9-1/2" in height. The smallest figure is beautifully hand-painted figure Chang Kuo Lao the god of immortality offering a peach. The face and hands have a matte finish while the rest of the figure is done in a high gloss and is 5" in height.
• Attractive Tao Kuang Blue-and-White
  Attractive Tao Kuang Blue-and-White Stoneware Vase, second quarter 19th century, of mei-ping form in peony decor, h. 10", dia. 6".
• Chinese painting after tao
  Chinese painting after tao yiqing Hanging scroll, color wash and ink on paper, landscape, script and seal mark. Image H: 27 L: 26 in
• A Chinese Parcel Gilt and
  A Chinese Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Bronze Figure of a High Daoist Official early 19th c. the bearded official possibly Tianguan modeled with handsome chiseled features standing upright on a rectangular plinth wearing long robes and a seven lobed cap holding a hu tablet before his chest height 13 3/4 in. Provenance: With Benjamin Franklin March Jr. (1899-1934) Curator of Asiatic Art Detroit Institute of Arts (1927-1931); thence by descent in his family.
• Tao Kuang Blue and White
  Tao Kuang Blue and White Porcelain Wall Vase, second quarter 19th century, of flat-back form in "Scholar's" decor, h. 5-1/4".