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Style: Showa
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor

$1,995
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm Material: Pottery Name: Kitanoumi Period: Showa (1980s) Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s

$210 Sale Price
20% Off
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Ramiz Barquet Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture Ca. 1980s
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H 32.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
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$180
H 4.13 in W 6.63 in D 6 in
Raymond Kinghan Bird Sculpture Raku Studio Pottery Ireland 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century bird sculpture made by the artist Raymond Kinghan in Ireland, circa the 1980s. It is a stunning example of studio pottery utilizing a raku technique. Raymond Kinghan ...
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Raymond Kinghan Bird Sculpture Raku Studio Pottery Ireland 1980s
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$95
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in
Monumental Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
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$580
H 9.25 in W 15.25 in D 7.38 in
beautiful Chrome Dog Sculpture Figure by Stilarte, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 7 in
Architectural Rooster Pottery Figure
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$950
H 12 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature
Located in Kastrup, DK
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$1,744
H 8.08 in W 18.9 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s
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H 8.66 in W 4.33 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912
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Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Hard To Find Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of compassion. High quality, deep casting with fine ser...
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Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Hard To Find Gem

H 25 in W 20 in D 18 in
Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage lot of 13 rare and high quality kokeshi dolls, authentic kokeshi made in Japan in the Showa period, circa 1950s to 1970s. This lot concerns 13 extremely beautiful kokeshi do...
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Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century

Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century

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Lot of 6 Kokeshi Dolls Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa
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Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
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Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
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Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

H 5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Showa Hakata Ceramic Doll of a Male Puppeteer
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Showa period Hakata doll of a male puppeteer, entertaining the imperial household with his Sambaso puppet. Crafted in the finest Hakata studio, th...
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Japanese Showa Hakata Ceramic Doll of a Male Puppeteer
Japanese Showa Hakata Ceramic Doll of a Male Puppeteer

Japanese Showa Hakata Ceramic Doll of a Male Puppeteer

H 19 in Dm 8 in
Japan Big Old "Candy Stripes" Kokeshi Doll Hand Carved Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan Big Old "Candy Stripes" Kokeshi Doll Hand Carved Signed
Japan Big Old "Candy Stripes" Kokeshi Doll Hand Carved Signed

Japan Big Old "Candy Stripes" Kokeshi Doll Hand Carved Signed

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Sculpted Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
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Sculpted Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel

Sculpted Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel

H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 12.5 in
Japan Old Gold Compassion Potion Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wonderful Art Form This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wood Kanon Guan Yin. She holds the fabled potion bottle of compassion. The kanon sta...
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Japan Old Gold Compassion Potion Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Japan Old Gold Compassion Potion Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed

Japan Old Gold Compassion Potion Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed

H 16.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, mid-20th century and with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of meditation or cosmic mudra. Hig...
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Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base
Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base

Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base

H 25 in W 22 in D 17 in

Showa figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Hisakazu Shimizu, and Toyo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $898.

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