How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Antique Buddha

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Buddha Siam

Buddha Asia

Chinese Buddha

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Buddha Bookends

$1,695 / set

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,150

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Giltwood

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$1,800

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

classical Mandalay Buddha !

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,107

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century

$17,500

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Laos wooden Buddha sitting on a base. Age: Laos, 19th century Size: Height 46.8 cm / width 12.5 cm

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19th Century Laotian Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

$800 Sale Price

20% Off

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$3,600

Antique Wooden Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

example of an original Mon Buddha !

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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,952

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

, the Buddha was gilded with several layers of 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

$10,372

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century Casted with a high silver aloy A very special Buddha statue!

Category

Late 17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$106,535

Golden Wooden Statue of Buddha, 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Golden wooden statue of Buddha from the 19th century standing in a lotus flower with a height of 73

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19th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Golden Wooden Statue of Buddha, 19th Century

$4,632

Burmese Bronze Buddha Seated in Lotus Position

Located in Stamford, CT

A benevolent depiction of Buddha, in a graceful lotus posture, his hands in vitarka mudra with a

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze Buddha Seated in Lotus Position

$1,950

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Laos wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

Category

19th Century Laotian Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

$800 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Mandalay Style Reclining Burmese Buddha, 9756

Located in Ukiah, CA

Antique 19th/beginning 20thC Mandalay style reclining Burmese Buddha. Solid cast. Sits 2.75" tall

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mandalay Style Reclining Burmese Buddha, 9756

$950

18th Century Antique Sitting Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 58

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Sitting Buddha from Burma

$4,350

Special Burmese Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

! With an exceptional beautiful expression ! It is very rare to find Buddhas in this quality these days.

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Special Burmese Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

$8,424

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The

Category

19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand

$5,000 Sale Price

33% Off

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese carved wood Buddha sculpture lamp. Later electrified with Lucite base and custom

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Buddha

Materials

Lucite

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

$956 Sale Price

46% Off

Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha

Located in Ukiah, CA

Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha. Large, Beautiful Wood-2.5 feet tall! From the

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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha

$2,580 Sale Price

40% Off

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The

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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

$9,600

Huge Buddha Gilded Wood Statue Burma Weathered 135cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Impressive and rare large vintage Buddha on a square pedestal, made of gilded wood, entirely in

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Huge Buddha Gilded Wood Statue Burma Weathered 135cm

$1,959

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 79

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,326

13/14th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva

Located in Ukiah, CA

13/14th century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva . Superb example- finely cast, beautifully

Category

15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

13/14th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva

$14,500 Sale Price

38% Off

Antique Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 36

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$10,430

Fine Antique Hand-Carved Tibetan Sitting Buddha

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional antique Buddha made of hand-carved marble and in some parts has the original gold leaf

Category

1910s Tibetan Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

Fine Antique Hand-Carved Tibetan Sitting Buddha

$1,600

15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a

Category

16th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture

$2,791

Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

Located in Peabody, MA

A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple

Category

18th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Buddha

Materials

Teak, Paint

Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

$3,950

Japan Large Stone Sculpture Double Buddha Jizo

Located in South Burlington, VT

Large work of garden art, 18th/19th century, 200 years old Japanese stone rectangular plaque Jizo Bosatsu in unusual "double Jizo" Desojin panel form. It stands tall in a fine m...

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Granite

Japan Large Stone Sculpture Double Buddha Jizo

$3,040 Sale Price

20% Off

Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

This sage green carved stone Buddha was purchased from an upstate NY garden where it has resided

Category

1890s Cambodian Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha

$3,675

Antique Art Deco Peking Glass Buddha Brooch 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An Antique 1930s Deco Glass Buddha Brooch. A beautiful talisman and Art Deco delight. An unsigned

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1920s Antique Buddha

Antique Art Deco Peking Glass Buddha Brooch 1920s

$301

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an elegant and fine seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha with fingers clasped in a pensive "Dhyani

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.

$476 Sale Price / set

70% Off

Edo Period Vietnamese Seated Buddha Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A serene and evocative seated Vietnamese Buddha sculpture. Expertly hand-carved from wood, this

Category

Late 19th Century Vietnamese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Vietnamese Seated Buddha Sculpture, 19th Century

$1,603

Japanese Hotei Buddha Ink on Paper, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese School, Hotei Buddha Composition, Ink on Paper, 19th century, calligraphy and chop seal

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Buddha

Materials

Ink

Japanese Hotei Buddha Ink on Paper, 19th C.

$950

Ancient Bronze Head of Buddha, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful ancient bronze head of Buddha, late 19th century. Good conditions, it rests on a green

Category

19th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Bronze Head of Buddha, 19th Century

$2,137

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Lacquer Buddha w/ Shrine, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

3in(D) x 4in(W) x 9in(H) are the overall dimensions of the shrine

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Buddha w/ Shrine, 19th c.

$1,200

Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue Meditation Antique Buddhist Art

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Seated antique bronze Nepalese buddha staue with gold decoration highlighting the head and the

Category

1880s Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue Meditation Antique Buddhist Art

$2,536

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,160 Sale Price

20% Off

A huge 18th-19th c. marble Buddha head

Located in PARIS, FR

Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted

Category

Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

A huge 18th-19th c. marble Buddha head

$20,190

Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha ; Early 20th century.

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Enamel

Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha ; Early 20th century.

$3,845

18th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique Burmese Buddha amulet Material: Pottery 15,6 cm high 9 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep Shan (Tai

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Pottery

18th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

$273

Large antique reclining Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large antique reclining Burmese Mandalay Buddha is a striking early 20th century sculpture

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Large antique reclining Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$4,029

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,400 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,320 Sale Price

20% Off

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue is a fine 18th century example of Shan (Tai Yai

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,930

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,024 Sale Price

20% Off

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a refined example of 18th century Shan (Tai Yai

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$1,332

Antique Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17th Century, 60 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th-17th century gold gilt bronze temple Buddha, measuring 60 inches

Category

17th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17th Century, 60 Inches

$4,400 Sale Price

76% Off

18th century Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue Material : bronze 21,3 cm high 18,4 cm wide and 11,3 cm deep Is

Category

18th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

18th century Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue from Burma

$3,153

Seated Buddha in Patinated Bronze, Circa 17th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Seated Buddha in patinated bronze, circa 17th century. A bronze Buddha sculpture, brown patina

Category

17th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Seated Buddha in Patinated Bronze, Circa 17th Century.

$7,482

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden standing Buddha, with lacquered, gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha

$1,960 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,750

Special Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 35,3 cm high 23,2 cm wide and 16,9 cm deep Weight: 4.939 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 15th Century Very...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$11,607

18th Century Crowned Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 61,2 cm high 34 cm wide and 20,1 cm deep Weight: 14.65 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Crowned Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$11,503

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Burmese

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Myanmar Gilded and jeweled robe with a serene

Category

19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Burmese

$5,000

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,400

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Antique Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique buddha you’re looking for. Each antique buddha for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique buddha, designed in the Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique buddha has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johann Joachim Kändler, Anton Klieber and Bertha E. Jacques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Buddha?

The average selling price for an antique buddha at 1stDibs is $3,171, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Buddha

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

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