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Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage abstract hand-crafted wood sculpture by unknown Japanese artist c1970s. Purchased
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture

Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture

H 16.5 in W 9 in D 10 in
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs. Dimensions: Height 10 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s

Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s

H 10 in Dm 2.88 in
Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture Japan, 1970's stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture

Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture

H 11.25 in W 6 in D 6.75 in
Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

H 2 in W 13.75 in D 4.25 in
Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage statue representing Gheisha in traditional costumes Ebonized wood base Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll
Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll

Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll

H 9.06 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in
"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
Located in Dallas, TX
Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very
Category

1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita

Aijiro Wakita
"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita, circa 1980s

H 114 in W 11 in D 11 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo sculpture in a basket (ikebana) form named "Dragonfly" by Japanese bamboo artist
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru

H 8.75 in Dm 6 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

H 15 in W 9 in D 4 in
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s

H 10 in W 3 in D 7 in
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 18.9 in Dm 8.27 in
Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

H 55.12 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture

H 15.75 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bamboo table top sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in early 2000s
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

H 6 in W 13 in D 10 in
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza O Sculpture Minimalist and fluid lines outline the silhouette of this sculpture, unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 15.36 in Dm 7.88 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful bamboo sculpture in a double-walled basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko

H 10.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Japanese sculpture made in solid brass and titled THE ONE. The sculpture shows great
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass
THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass

THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass

H 15.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun
By Ryuun Yamaguchi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun

H 23 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970. Nice natural patina. #1 Measures: 3.13" wide x
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970

Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970

H 3.75 in W 3.13 in D 7.63 in
Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu
By Honda Shoryu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "Rhythm", this abstract sculpture was made by Japanese bamboo artist Honda Syoryu
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu
Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto

H 26 in W 10 in D 9 in
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape is also adorned with an extraordinary, natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 10.24 in Dm 7.09 in
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 9.06 in Dm 7.09 in
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko

H 11 in W 24 in D 16 in
Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan
Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan

Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan

H 15.36 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japanese porcelain sculpture of a Geisha, signed Lavorazione. Width:34 cm. Height:30 cm. Depth:28
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha

Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha

H 11.82 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black

H 9.26 in Dm 8.27 in
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Thread

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance

H 10.5 in W 17 in D 9 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 2 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase

H 9.26 in Dm 8.27 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 1 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle

H 9.26 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
By Mimura Chikuho
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary hand-woven bamboo sculpture in an organic form by Japanese bamboo artist Mimura
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho

Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho

H 9.5 in Dm 21 in
Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji

Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji

H 14.18 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku

H 32 in W 11 in D 11 in
Brutalist Minimalist SA I Diabase Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Brutalist SA I Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s. Diabase (subvolcanic rock) and bronze
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Brutalist Minimalist SA I Diabase Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.
Brutalist Minimalist SA I Diabase Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.

Brutalist Minimalist SA I Diabase Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.

H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture

Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture

H 5.5 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture

Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture

H 16 in W 8.25 in D 7 in
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird. W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist

H 10.5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan

H 5 in Dm 4 in
Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts

Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts

H 7.25 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
1990s by Izumi Oki Modern Art Crystal Sculpture
By Izumi Oki
Located in Brescia, IT
Izumi Oki, 1995 Crystal sculpture Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Marble

1990s by Izumi Oki Modern Art Crystal Sculpture
1990s by Izumi Oki Modern Art Crystal Sculpture

1990s by Izumi Oki Modern Art Crystal Sculpture

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
depict female Japanese Awa Odori dancers in different positions. Made in Japan. Set of 3. A beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers

Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers

H 9.75 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s
Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s

Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s

H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
depict female Japanese Awa Odori dancers in different positions. Made in Japan. Set of 4. This petite
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers

H 4 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
1960, Mid-Century Modern Japanese Life Size Brass Panther
Located in Staten Island, NY
1960 Mid-Century Modern life size brass panther, made in Japan.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1960, Mid-Century Modern Japanese Life Size Brass Panther
1960, Mid-Century Modern Japanese Life Size Brass Panther

1960, Mid-Century Modern Japanese Life Size Brass Panther

H 20 in W 66 in D 16 in
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's. Very good original condition.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's

Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's

H 4.88 in W 3.75 in D 3.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960
By Takao Kimura
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern In the manner of Takao Kimura Carved Elmwood Abstract Sculpture Japan, ca. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960

H 17.75 in W 6.25 in D 6 in
Fumio Takasugi Signed Modern Pair of Hand Painted Asian Head Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique pair of ceramic Asian heads by Japanese artist Fumio Takasugi, circa 1970s. Signed on base
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Fumio Takasugi Signed Modern Pair of Hand Painted Asian Head Ceramic Sculptures
Fumio Takasugi Signed Modern Pair of Hand Painted Asian Head Ceramic Sculptures

Fumio Takasugi Signed Modern Pair of Hand Painted Asian Head Ceramic Sculptures

H 23 in W 16 in D 13 in
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Located in Denton, TX
Rustic Cast iron owl with spotty gilt and bronze patina, also included the incense anchor to hold up the incense inside.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

H 5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

H 1 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
handcrafted of ceramic following the ancient Japanese technique of Raku pottery, each piece is a unique objet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
Sculpture by Kuki
By Kuki
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Crane sculpture in marblized resin, signed. "Bird in Flight".
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Sculpture by Kuki
Sculpture by Kuki

Sculpture by Kuki

H 23.5 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
1970s-80s Japanese Vintage Modern Sosaku Kokeshi Wooden Doll
Located in Chiba, JP
Rare find of refined vintage modern kokeshi simplified wooden doll titled as ‘Hajirai’ (lit
Category

20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1970s-80s Japanese Vintage Modern Sosaku Kokeshi Wooden Doll
1970s-80s Japanese Vintage Modern Sosaku Kokeshi Wooden Doll

1970s-80s Japanese Vintage Modern Sosaku Kokeshi Wooden Doll

H 14.97 in Dm 2.96 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical A sleek and modern design of unprecedented sophistication, this vase's clean and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 10.63 in Dm 3.55 in
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Japanese wooden doll. Kokeshi call made in Japan. The Kokeshi are traditional dolls originating
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's

H 14.18 in Dm 4.34 in
Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Trappist Nun Figures Wood Monastery & Convent
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned
Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned

Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned

H 4.75 in Dm 1.25 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
the Japanese ancient Raku technique. The cylindrical profile of the base - allowing for optimized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in
Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
sculptural addition to your decor. This piece originates from Japan. The simplicity of its lines only
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'

Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'

H 1 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in
Set of Three Miniature Japanese Bronze Dolphins
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three miniature bronze Japanese dolphins, circa 1970s. The dolphins are about 2.75" long and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Miniature Japanese Bronze Dolphins
Set of Three Miniature Japanese Bronze Dolphins

Set of Three Miniature Japanese Bronze Dolphins

H 1 in W 1.5 in D 2.75 in
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for
Category

Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish

H 7.5 in W 11.25 in D 5.25 in
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

H 4 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
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Modern Japanese Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of modern Japanese sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bamboo. Find 192 options for an antique or vintage piece of modern Japanese sculpture now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of modern Japanese sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of modern Japanese sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of modern Japanese sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Japanese Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of modern Japanese sculpture start at $44 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $956.
Questions About Modern Japanese Sculpture
  • What are modern day sculptures made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Why was Rodin called the Father of Modern Sculpture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.