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Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900
Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

$1,424

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely piece Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th Century Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Overall Condi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

$395

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vietnamese, and Hotei in Japane...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900
Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

$1,724

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

This substantial Chinese bronze figure portrays Buddha in a characteristically relaxed and engaging manner.

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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Chinese Patinated Bronze Budai Laughing Buddha Sculpture, circa 1950
Vintage Chinese Patinated Bronze Budai Laughing Buddha Sculpture, circa 1950

Vintage Chinese Patinated Bronze Budai Laughing Buddha Sculpture, circa 1950

$375

Vintage Chinese Patinated Bronze Budai Laughing Buddha Sculpture, circa 1950

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming vintage Chinese cast bronze or bronze-alloy sculpture depicting Budai, the Laughing Buddha, standing with both arms joyfully raised overhead

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

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Bronze

Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso
Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso

Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso

$4,500

Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso

By Enrico Caruso

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ENRICO CARUSO Italian, 1873-1921 "Laughing Buddha, a Self Portrait" (1909) Sand-cast patinated bronze executed early 20th century by Roman Bronze Works (cold-stamped verso) Signed ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Busts

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20th Century, Laughing Buddha, Bronze
20th Century, Laughing Buddha, Bronze

20th Century, Laughing Buddha, Bronze

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H 4.34 in Dm 4.53 in

20th Century, Laughing Buddha, Bronze

Located in London, GB

For good luck With stand Height: 11 cm x 11.5 cm.

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20th Century Tibetan Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Extra Large Bronze Happy Bronze Buddha Laughing Statue Budai Buddhism Buddhist
Extra Large Bronze Happy Bronze Buddha Laughing Statue Budai Buddhism Buddhist

Extra Large Bronze Happy Bronze Buddha Laughing Statue Budai Buddhism Buddhist

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H 60 in W 51 in D 43 in

Extra Large Bronze Happy Bronze Buddha Laughing Statue Budai Buddhism Buddhist

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning bronze casting of a giant laughing Buddha. This is over five feet tall so incredibly large The happy Buddha is often seen as an incarnation of Matitreya, the future Buddha.

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2010s Figurative Sculptures

A modern bronze figure of the Laughing Buddha, late 20th century
A modern bronze figure of the Laughing Buddha, late 20th century

A modern bronze figure of the Laughing Buddha, late 20th century

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H 51 in W 51 in D 43 in

A modern bronze figure of the Laughing Buddha, late 20th century

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning bronze casting of a giant laughing buddha. This is over five feet tall so incredibly large.

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1990s Asian Figurative Sculptures

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

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H 14 in W 16.5 in D 14 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

Located in Englewood, NJ

An early 20th century patinated and partial gilt finely cast bronze sculpture of "Laughing Buddha" seated with arms at his side and his big belly exposed with a large grin.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha
Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

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H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

Located in New York, NY

Our lovely table lamp features the polychrome decorated porcelain figure of the laughing Buddha standing beside a tree with porcelain flowers planted in porcelain jardiniere, and a f...

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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso
Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

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H 6 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

By Enrico Caruso

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), the great Italian Opera Tenor, made himself as a self-caricature as a laughing Buddha and gifted the bronze statue to Arturo Toscanini in 1909.

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Early 20th Century American Busts

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Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma
Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

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H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

He is lovingly referred to as the Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha or the Buddha of Wealth. The Laughing Buddha is based on an historical figure of an obese Zen monk who wandered China ...

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bronze laughing buddha you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bronze laughing buddha — often made from bronze, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bronze laughing buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

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Prices for a bronze laughing buddha start at $140 and top out at $18,344 with the average selling for $1,109.

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