Sculptures Of Buddha
Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Busts
Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian Busts
Teak
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1970s Asian Sculptures
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Bronze
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyurethane
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- How do I identify my Buddha?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your Buddha sculpture, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser knowledgeable in the subject. Identifying Buddhist religious sculptures requires expertise in both the faith and the crafting techniques of various periods in East Asian history. Find a selection of expertly vetted Buddha sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.
- Are Buddha heads disrespectful?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
- How do I choose a Buddha statue?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Thai Buddha represents the Buddhist religion in Thailand. Sculptures depicting the figure represent the teacher who reached enlightenment and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. You'll find a range of Buddhist art from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- What do Buddha statues mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.
- Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
- Are Buddha statues Chinese?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a Chinese Buddha represents depends on its pose and other characteristics. For example, the Budai or laughing Buddha is generally a symbol of happiness and good fortune that comes from working to achieve enlightenment. Find a range of Buddhist art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.
- PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying 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.
- What is contemporary sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are illusion sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- What is an alabaster sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sculpture series?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is organic sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.