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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Group of Three Vintage Murano Glass Oriental Men by Ermanno Nason
1928-2013
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian (Venetian) Group of 3 rare, incredibly detailed and refined Oriental figurines, 3 males one in coral pasta glass, another in burgundy glass and the third in black glass. Standing on a black round bases with wave motif, they are perfect in every detail and show the excellence of Nason’s technique. They are all signed and dated.? Ermanno Nason was born in Murano in 1928, from one of the oldest families of glassmakers on the island and appeared at his father Italo’s furnace at the age of ten. Ermanno left elementary school spending his time between the furnace and the school for Apprentices Masters “Abate Zanetti” (managed by Professor Vittorio Zecchin) and made his first experiences in more realities, including Pinzan & Cimarrosti where he was proclaimed Master at age of eighteen. In his youth, Ermanno also worked at the Mazzega I.V.R. collaborating on the great project of Egidio Costantini...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Painted Thai Mirror with Hand-Carved Scrolling Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique painted Thai mirror from the 19th century, with hand-carved floral décor. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this painted mirror features a rectangular silhouett...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Located in PARIS, FR
Small netsuke in deer antler in the form of a standing feminine figure wearing traditional dress and carrying a box looking like an itomasu, a rice scaling and weighing device. The p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
18th century Antique Copper Repoussé panel of Virabhadra from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Step into the realm of sacred artistry with this Antique Copper Repoussé panel of Virabhadra, an 18th-century Indian masterpiece that captures the divine ferocity and spiritual grand...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 marble base.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. ...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements...
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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century censer from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a beautiful censer created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1890-1910. The censer has been designed ...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$978 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Magnificent Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse, TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Prancing Horse in Orange Terracotta with Traces of Yellow Painting. With its Anterior right Leg raised. TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer Laboratory. It was during the "gol...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a smiling woman. Originating from Gujarat, India, this antique early 20th-century hand-carved architectural temple carving is a captivating depiction of a smiling woman. This exquisite sculpture captures the essence of traditional Indian artistry, with the woman carved in a frontal position while her legs are delicately portrayed in profile. Her serene expression, enhanced by a slight tilt of her head, radiates a sense of calm and contentment. The intricate details of her headdress, attire, and jewelry highlight the craftsmanship and cultural richness of the region.
The woman's features are beautifully rendered, showcasing a blend of grace and elegance. The carving, with its weathered appearance, speaks to its historical significance and journey through time. The back of the sculpture remains unfinished, adding an authentic touch to its architectural origins, as it was likely meant to be a part of a larger structure or placed against a wall.
This temple carving serves as a striking decorative piece, perfect for adding an exotic and cultural element to any interior space. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or study, it brings a sense of history and artistry to the environment. Its craftsmanship and evocative presence make it a conversation piece, inviting viewers to appreciate the skill and cultural significance embedded in this work of art. This early 20th-century Indian temple carving...
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male.
Difficult to date, in our opinion last quarter of the 19th century.
...
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19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Bone
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese plant stand offers inset marble top over hardwood base having pierced and carved foliate skirt, raised on cabriole legs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century architectural object, hand-carved out of a single block of white marble, is intricately finished with an all-over celestial cloud motif—an ancient and auspicious Bu...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi
Located in Pomona, CA
This Nephrite Bi has hand carved pearls on both sides. Very detailed carving works and beautiful hand crafting tectonics. Overall it is in very good antique conditions with some norm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-carved wooden panel with floral motifs from the Indonesian island of Madura, off the coast of eastern Java. This decorative panel once adorned a traditional Madura...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Drum Form Column Bases, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, flanking the entryway with their protective presence. Carved from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$7,780 / set
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Court Lady Candle Holders, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders in the form of court ladies holding lotus blossoms, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China.
Modeled after 18th century Qianlo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual 18th century Burmese Arakan style red lacquered and richly gilt cast bronze figure of the Crowned Medicine Buddha, commonly referred to as Bhaishajyaguru.
The Supreme Healer is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position) upon a throne of nine elephants, symbolizing the practice of samatha, or calming the mind (mindfulness) - specifically the nine stages of calm abiding. The hand in his lap holds a jar of healing salve. His other hand rests gently on his knee in varada mudra, the gesture of wish fulfilling, offering a myrobalan seed, a fruit said to be capable of healing emotional ills.
The Healing Buddha...
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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and unusual cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Lopburi Style, 13th-14th century, Thailand.
Uma, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, also known as Parvati, i...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 19th Century Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Hand-Carved Arrow Vase with its Original Carved Wood Base. Nephrite is one of the two dis...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$18,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hiver French Spelter Sculpture Statue of Woman Carrying Bundle of Sticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Spelter Sculpture Statue of Woman Carrying Bundle of Sticks, Hiver. Item features a cast spelter metal figure of woman carrying a bundle of sticks on her back, painted...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spelter
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Region of Hadda, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century.
The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front.
His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind.
Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle.
Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears.
Mounted on a custom black metal stand.
Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region.
The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Hellenistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the timeless charm and cultural significance of this Antique Sandstone Temple from India, a rare and exquisite piece of history that speaks volumes about India’s architectur...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
19th century Antique Burmese wooden offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Burmese wooden offering vessel, originating from Burma (modern-day Myanmar) and crafted in the distinguished Shan (Tai Yai) style, is a striking example of traditional c...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850.
Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represent spiritual enlightenment. Each guard stands crossed legged on a plinth decorated with an elephant, both statues retaining old and yet brightly colored polychromed decoration, the statues are approximately 3/4 lifesize. They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance, they are large and very heavy, each figure weighs about 300lbs. A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
$11,375 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Brass chair model "Leda" by Salvador Dalí Surrealist Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$38,455 Sale Price
10% Off
A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing.
The himotoshi is pierced through th...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Cast Stone or Cement Buddha Garden Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive cast stone or cement Buddha garden figure with good size and serene countenance. The Figure’s hands are in the Abhaya Mudra position denoting fearlessness and protection. The Buddha stands...
Category
20th Century Agra Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animals from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, this captivating pair of mythical guardian animals commands attent...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage bronze statue in gold and green of Prince Rama shooting an arrow.
The large bronze sculpture depicts Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, standing majestically wit...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 mythical animal.
Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover this pair of bronze Nepali monk statues, expertly crafted in very high quality to honor traditional artistry. Made from solid bronze and fire gilded with 24 karat gold, thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand.
He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm.
The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips.
The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion.
He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder.
He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha.
The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past.
An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years.
Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings.
The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
16th century Very special bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue
Material : bronze
36,8 cm high
18 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep
With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding
Ava style
Bhumisp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late Qing Dynasty Fretwork Panel with Phoenix, Bats and Geometric Maze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central medallion, surrounded by flowers, bats and scrolling foliage. Experience the allure of Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
20th Century Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering. She is recognized as a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and as a Buddha and the mother of Buddhas in Esoteric...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$720 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese Meiji Okimono of a Seated Monkey in Cast Bronze
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese Meiji period cast bronze okimono of a seated monkey.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stone Carved Asian Buddhist Temple Sculpture Statue Head of Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved stone-carved antique Southeast Asian Buddha head/bust temple/shrine sculpture, possibly from the Thai, Burma, Laos region but perhaps also Japan/China. The v...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Shan Burmese Style Gilt Dry Lacquer Buddha Head, circa 1960s, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A serene vintage Buddha head of gilt dry lacquer in the Shan Burmese style, but made in Thailand for the export market, circa 1960s, mounted on a b...
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Laminate, Lacquer
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist mon...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Buddha Large 16th–17th Century Sukhothai Style Gilt Bronze Siam
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Sukhothai-style Siam Buddha cast in bronze with traces of original gilding. Created in Siam (Thailand) during the 16th–17th century, the figure stands 65 cm high (25.6 in) and...
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16th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Architectural Indian Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child from India.
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Dep...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian farmer bronze figurine - 19th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Asian farmer bronze figurine - 19th
Asian Art - Antique Decoration - Sculpture
Measures : base Ø 5,5cm H:11,5cm
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
19th Century Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Cabinet Door Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of antique 19th century hand carved cabinet door panels. This is a great pair of carved panels originally from a large carved buffet. The doors are in good condition and curve...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
70,5 cm high
37,5 cm wide and 26 cm deep
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Early 20th century
Weight: 21,8 kgs
Originating from Burma
Nr: 2816-11
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sculptor Yoshida Eiji. Cast Bronze “Quiet Horse” Width 39 cm / Weight 4.8 kg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined cast-bronze sculpture titled “Quiet Horse”, created by the distinguished Nitten artist Yoshida Eiji. The work captures the serene, composed posture of a horse with elegant ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment, also called a “Luohan.” The eighteen original Arhat are the personal disciples of Buddha and the guardians of Buddhist adherents. Each is represented with a unique disposition, posture, and distinctive symbol.
This exquisitely formed monumental ceramic Arhat dates to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and has likely been separated from its original full body sculpture...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Large Two-Toned Stone Shiva Linga with Organic Form, Stand not Included
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large two-toned natural stone Shiva Linga, hand-shaped and sourced from the Narmada River. This striking piece draws the eye with its smooth surface, war...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Early 20th century Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully crafted early 20th-century artifact from Burma (Myanmar), showcasing the rich tradition of Southeast Asian lacquer artistry...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Yoshitsune and Bannerman Warrior Musha Ningyô, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Grand-Scale Yoshitsune and Bannerman Warrior Musha Ningyô, Ca. 1800
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Warrior - Height: 31 inches with platform.
Bannerman - Height: 28 inches with b...
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Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese lapis carving of Hotei Buddha with Children
Located in New York, NY
measurements provided are the overall measurements of the carving including its fitted wooden base
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Over Life-Sized Vintage Thai Bronze Buddha Head, circa 1970
s
Located in Austin, TX
An large and impressive vintage Thai cast bronze Buddha head, U-Thong style, 1970's, Thailand.
The larger than life-sized head beautifully c...
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1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Chinese cizhou ware glazed pottery figure of a Taoist deity or official, Song to Ming Dynasty, 13th - 15th century, China, ex. Christi...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
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