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Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky

$12,000 / set

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky

By Linvel Barker

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and likely one-of-a-kind matching pair of carved cat sculptures by self-taught American folk artist Linvel Barker (1921–2004), created in 1996.

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1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c

Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned S...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

$1,500

H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat

$995

H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 1 in

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold, dog and cat.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3
Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3

Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3

$175 / set

H 4 in W 1.75 in D 15.5 in

Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of three carved big cats. A tiger, a snow leopard, and a serval are carved in wood and vibrantly decorated in yellow, orange, and red, with black spots and lines. Each cat is p...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pink White and Green Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Vintage Pink White and Green Ceramic Cat Sculpture

Vintage Pink White and Green Ceramic Cat Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Pink White Green Cat Sculpture adds whimsical pastel charm and elegant ceramic artistry to elevate home décor with vintage sophistication. We sell items as acquired, with...

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Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bronze Cat Panther Leopard Cheetah Casting
Art Deco Bronze Cat Panther Leopard Cheetah Casting

Art Deco Bronze Cat Panther Leopard Cheetah Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous bronze casting of a large leopard in the art deco style Good size at almost four feet in length Casting is superb, look at how the creatures spots have been rendered in blac...

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Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

$300

H 5.75 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edg...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

American Folk Art Paper Mâché Hand-Painted Cat Sculpture
American Folk Art Paper Mâché Hand-Painted Cat Sculpture

American Folk Art Paper Mâché Hand-Painted Cat Sculpture

$376Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

American Folk Art Paper Mâché Hand-Painted Cat Sculpture

Located in San Carlos, CA

This charming American Folk Art paper mâché cat sculpture has a wonderful presence and personality. Its whimsical form, upright stance, and curled tail give it character, while the h...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940
Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940

Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare painted sheet metal black cat with arched back and prominent whiskers door stop. Measures : Tall 23 x 10.75 so it makes it's presence felt. Very cool cat! In origin...

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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920
A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920

A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 8 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 4 inches A charming pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage or Antique Folk Art Pottery Sewer Tile Type Cat Figure Sculpture
Large Vintage or Antique Folk Art Pottery Sewer Tile Type Cat Figure Sculpture

Large Vintage or Antique Folk Art Pottery Sewer Tile Type Cat Figure Sculpture

Located in Wilton, CT

Large folk pottery cat figure in abstracted form, sitting alert with ears pricked, circa early 20th century. With terrific, original, cold painted and varnished yellow and red finish...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figure and Cat Dutchman
Antique Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figure and Cat Dutchman

Antique Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figure and Cat Dutchman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European figure in sitting position. Its also a whistle. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian pro...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature
Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

Price Upon Request

H 3.15 in W 3.94 in L 3.94 in

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN created a cat miniature using mosaic and carving techniques.

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2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Stylized Cat Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Precious Carvings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Stylized Cat Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Precious Carvings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Stylized Cat Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Precious Carvings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

A stylized cat brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a fabulous brooch created in Paris by the French jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1990's. The l...

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1990s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture
Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture

Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Striking, geometrical design wall mirror with handcarved lion / cat carving. Via one of our trade contacts we recently purchased this perfectly hand carved sculptural wall mirror.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Daum France Crystal Cat Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Cat Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Cat Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Catania, IT

The sculpture features a lovely cat with dimensional carving. The paperweight is signed on the underside with the Daum acid-etched "Flower + Nancy" mark*.

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960
Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960

Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

The sculpture features a lovely cat with dimensional carving. The paperweight is signed on the underside with the Daum acid-etched "Flower + Nancy" mark*.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Antique carved hardwood circular side table with rosewood top, Myanmar
Antique carved hardwood circular side table with rosewood top, Myanmar

Antique carved hardwood circular side table with rosewood top, Myanmar

Located in London, GB

The stem is set on three legs with scrolled feet, which are decorated with three-dimensional carvings of wild cats and baboons. This table is a truly exquisite piece of Myanmar w...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). Rar...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Folk Art Cat
Folk Art Cat

Folk Art Cat

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

Folk Art Cat

Located in North Egremont, MA

Folk Art modeled polychrome stoneware cat doorstop. This end of day sculpture of a reclining cat has an illegible name painted on the bottom green tier. The cat rests on a second tie...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Terra Cotta Black Cat Sculpture
Terra Cotta Black Cat Sculpture

Terra Cotta Black Cat Sculpture

Unavailable

H 14 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Terra Cotta Black Cat Sculpture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A terrific, Folk Art style, vintage terra cotta black cat. Having and amusing, whimsical a highly intriguing personality and demeanor. Time worn, scattered wear and distress.

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture
Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Japanese porcelain figural sculpture, Kutani style, of a provocative rendition of Maneki Neko the good luck beckoning shop cat combined with a partially covered phallus, toge...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Marble Folk Art Sculpture of a Cat
Marble Folk Art Sculpture of a Cat

Marble Folk Art Sculpture of a Cat

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H 8 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Marble Folk Art Sculpture of a Cat

Located in North Egremont, MA

Beautifully conceived small marble carving of a seated cat. Abstracted figure carved from marble with details pared to the essential forms.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base
Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Located in Bruxelles, BE

A pair of japanese lovable imari cats in red enameled porcelain. Each sculpture okimono is signed on the base. Imari red enamels over blue, yelow and some green under glazing. E...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Chalkware Folk Art Painted and Smoke Decorated Large Chalkware Cat Figure
Chalkware Folk Art Painted and Smoke Decorated Large Chalkware Cat Figure

Chalkware Folk Art Painted and Smoke Decorated Large Chalkware Cat Figure

Located in Allentown, PA

American. A large painted and smoke decorated 19th century chalkware cat figure; oah. Measures: 14.75 in.

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

20th Century Chinese Green Jade and Lavender Jade Double Cat Pendants
20th Century Chinese Green Jade and Lavender Jade Double Cat Pendants

20th Century Chinese Green Jade and Lavender Jade Double Cat Pendants

Located in Drottningholm, SE

A pair of beautifully carved Chinese lavender and green jade double cat pendants. The pendants measure 4 cm in length and 3 cm in width. They are most likely made in the early mid-20...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat
A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

Located in London, GB

From our collection of Japanese Bronze works of art from the reign of Emperor Meiji, this unusual Okimono study of a domestic house cat. At first glance, the cat appears to be restin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Lavender Jade Cat Feline Animal Asian Art Blue Green Home Deco Sculpture
Lavender Jade Cat Feline Animal Asian Art Blue Green Home Deco Sculpture

Lavender Jade Cat Feline Animal Asian Art Blue Green Home Deco Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong. This gentil gemstone offers a passionate colour in a precious way. Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which t...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Cat Biplane

Matthew RosenquistCat Biplane, 2014

Unavailable

H 10 in W 48 in D 46 in

Cat Biplane

By Matthew Rosenquist

Located in Culver City, CA

Hanging from wire, this sculpture is mixed media with a noticeable carving of a cat head as the nose of the plane.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood

Pair of Carved Walnut and Gilt Renaissance Revival Torchiers
Pair of Carved Walnut and Gilt Renaissance Revival Torchiers

Pair of Carved Walnut and Gilt Renaissance Revival Torchiers

Located in Woodbury, CT

Tripartite base with feet topped with carvings of cats with human female breasts, and gilt wings.

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Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The material is probably pine. It is a superb wood carving that captures the moment of a seated cat looking back.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Old Japanese wood carving cat. It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. (1860s-1920s) I feel the deep love of the creator.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hard Carved Cat Sculpture
Hard Carved Cat Sculpture

Hard Carved Cat Sculpture

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H 26 in W 9 in D 17 in

Hard Carved Cat Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved cat sculpture in fine condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Cast Iron Cat Door Stop in form of a Cat
American Cast Iron Cat Door Stop in form of a Cat

American Cast Iron Cat Door Stop in form of a Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

American cast iron cat door stop in form of a cat, Early 20th century    The American cast iron door stop is in the shape of a cat with reverse painted glass eyes and sittin...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era
Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We, Brood, are a company consisting of four different stores with four different brands. We offer a wide range of attractive items from all over the world with a focus on Japanese it...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Cloisonné Celestial Cat
Chinese Cloisonné Celestial Cat

Chinese Cloisonné Celestial Cat

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H 9 in W 16 in D 4.75 in

Chinese Cloisonné Celestial Cat

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese artisan made this charming cloisonné cat during the Qing Dynasty. Cloisonné is a technique for decorating metalwork that was developed long ago in the Near East. Indicate p...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Chinese Stone Cat Figurines
Antique Chinese Stone Cat Figurines

Antique Chinese Stone Cat Figurines

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H 7.1 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in

Antique Chinese Stone Cat Figurines

Located in High Point, NC

A carved stone figurine from China. A cat-like small sculpture in a quaint pose, eyes wide open in a grimace recalling the figures of the gargoyles. Standing on rectangular bases, th...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ptolemaic Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture
Ptolemaic Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture

Ptolemaic Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture

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H 5.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in

Ptolemaic Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture is a patinated artwork that reflects the ancient Egyptian tradition of cat veneration. Dating back to the late Ptolemaic period, this sculpture rep...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Don't  Feed the Cats!
Don't  Feed the Cats!

Don't Feed the Cats!

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H 24 in W 5 in D 6 in

Don't Feed the Cats!

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a rare opportunity to acquire an Instant cat collection- 11 felines! We acquired these wonderful animals over the years from private collections. And now its time they find a ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Wood

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend
Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

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H 12.5 in W 10 in L 12.5 in

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. A charming Japanese antique cat hand cast and crafted in sturdy iron. Attractive pose and even more attractive face. Dimension...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture
Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

This rare antique Japanese sculpture depicts a seated cat, masterfully hand-carved from solid all natural, no-enhancement lapis lazuli.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Life Size Carved Purbeck Stone Sleeping Cat
Life Size Carved Purbeck Stone Sleeping Cat

Life Size Carved Purbeck Stone Sleeping Cat

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H 5.12 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in

Life Size Carved Purbeck Stone Sleeping Cat

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Engaging carved purbeck stone sleeping cat, dorset, England, Circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850
Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

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H 5.25 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

English folk art magician animated cat figure
English folk art magician animated cat figure

English folk art magician animated cat figure

Located in London, GB

English folk art magician animated cat figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century hand crafted folk art animated moving figure of a freaky cat. Made from papi...

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880
Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelaine representing a cat sleeping. Japanese work,  circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of a Cat by Dorothy Robbins
Bronze Sculpture of a Cat by Dorothy Robbins

Bronze Sculpture of a Cat by Dorothy Robbins

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H 17.75 in W 16 in D 5.5 in

Bronze Sculpture of a Cat by Dorothy Robbins

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Beautiful 1960s sculpture by Dorothy Robbins of a cat perched high on it's base. Signed.

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cat Silhouette
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cat Silhouette

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cat Silhouette

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century American Folk Art creeping cat silhouette is a captivating piece of rustic charm and historical utility. Expertly cut from snipped steel, the silhouette featu...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Steel

Folky 19Thc Hand Made Tin Cat on Stand
Folky 19Thc Hand Made Tin Cat on Stand

Folky 19Thc Hand Made Tin Cat on Stand

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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in

Folky 19Thc Hand Made Tin Cat on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful folk art cat is made from tin and wonderful aacrackle painted surface. This folk sculpture is attached to a old original plank piece of wood.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Handmade Folk Art Cat Sculpture c.1940-1960
Handmade Folk Art Cat Sculpture c.1940-1960

Handmade Folk Art Cat Sculpture c.1940-1960

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H 16 in W 34.5 in D 11 in

Handmade Folk Art Cat Sculpture c.1940-1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A handmade life size folk art black cat. Black painted wooden body with metal spikes on the back and tail. Yellow glass eyes with painted pupils. Metal ears, steel whiskers an...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of Asian blue art pottery cats, ceramic cat statues that face each other. Lovely vivid ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto. A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Ca...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class
Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class

Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class

Located in South Burlington, VT

SALE - NOW SAVE 25% AND MORE This is a Mid-Century Modern monumental pair of feline cats Dimensions: each a quite unusual 36” high and 5” wide, Age: mid-20th century The tall sl...

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik

Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In very nice condition. Retains made in Brazil label, plus artist initials inside sculptu...

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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lucite

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats
Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful garden pair with serene faces A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green and brown eyes- both quality hand cast scu...

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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures
Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures

Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures

By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rare pair of Witco Meathead cat sculptures. The two solid cedar wood carved Meathead cats come complete with their eyes intact. We are mentioning this because these cats are often mi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a rare large-scale and lovely hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maneki Neko good fortune money cat. It is signed bottom Shugetsu Gatana, Meiji 4th year (1872) and dates to t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details
Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details

Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Kyoto acquisitions A fine Japanese tall cast bronze sensuous cat beautifully handcrafted in an attractive Art Deco style. Superb and heavy casting. Sublim...

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base
Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base

Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 90 year old red enameled porcelain crouching cat, sculpture Okimono signed base. Maker: Imari red enamels over blue, yellow, and green under glazing Dimensions: Big 4 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Asian carving of a smiling Buddha with cat and dragon
Asian carving of a smiling Buddha with cat and dragon

Asian carving of a smiling Buddha with cat and dragon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A whimsical Asian carving probably made of alabaster and partially dyed.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Pair of Lion Plaques
Pair of Lion Plaques

Pair of Lion Plaques

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H 15.5 in W 20.75 in D 3 in

Pair of Lion Plaques

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of marble plaques features detailed carvings of wild cats in their natural habitat. They originate from Italy, circa early 18th century.  

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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Marble

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s / Beckoning Cat
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s / Beckoning Cat

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s / Beckoning Cat

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black beckoning cat wood carving. It is estimated to be a wood carving from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique Wood Carving large Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s/Beckoning Cat mingei
Japanese antique Wood Carving large Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s/Beckoning Cat mingei

Japanese antique Wood Carving large Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s/Beckoning Cat mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese beckoning cat wood carving. It is estimated to be a wood carving from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese wood carving beckoning cat. It is an item from the 1950s to the 1970s.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture
Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture

Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese clay cat. This item is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). We assume that it was the mold for the bronze statue. It has finished its role as a mold and...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Maneki Neko 1800s-1860s / Beckoning Cat Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Maneki Neko 1800s-1860s / Beckoning Cat Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Maneki Neko 1800s-1860s / Beckoning Cat Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stone carving of Maneki Neko. This item is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Stone carved Maneki Neko is very rare. Maneki Neko has been popular in Japa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"
Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"

Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a lovely pair monumental old ceramic Maneki neko "good fortune money" cats coming from a very old Central Japanese collection. Unusual large size tallest is 14 inches tall ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture
Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture

Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture

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H 13 in W 6 in D 8 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

Vintage Indonesian hand-carved wooden cat sculpture.

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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Signed and Numbered Pottery Cat
Signed and Numbered Pottery Cat

Signed and Numbered Pottery Cat

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H 6 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Signed and Numbered Pottery Cat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signed and numbered pottery cat, If you like add-a-bead necklaces, then this kitten is a must-have! Traditional In nature, however no litter box needed. Place on a shelf, use as a...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Reclining Cat Sculpture by Jose Cobo
Reclining Cat Sculpture by Jose Cobo

Reclining Cat Sculpture by Jose Cobo

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H 5 in W 17 in D 32 in

Reclining Cat Sculpture by Jose Cobo

By José Cobo 1

Located in Pasadena, TX

Working from his imagination, José Cobo creates resin sculptures that capture moments of innocence and transformation, taking the form of children, animals, toys, and mythological cr...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

19th Century Original Painted Hubley Cat Doorstop
19th Century Original Painted Hubley Cat Doorstop

19th Century Original Painted Hubley Cat Doorstop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Original painted Hubley cat doorstop in amazing original paint.

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Antique 1890s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare Fine Old Vintage Green Eyed Cat
Rare Fine Old Vintage Green Eyed Cat

Rare Fine Old Vintage Green Eyed Cat

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H 5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Rare Fine Old Vintage Green Eyed Cat

Located in South Burlington, VT

A charming viintage Japanese green eyed cat with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green eyes- the entire hand cast and crafted in sturdy iron. Its purry textured coat is i...

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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat
Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat

Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a hard to find black iron Maneki Neko good fortune money cat with mesmerizing hand painted green eyes. Dimensions: 10 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide. Heavily hand cast,...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Resting Cat by Oaxacan Master Carver Miguel Santiago Soriano
Resting Cat by Oaxacan Master Carver Miguel Santiago Soriano

Resting Cat by Oaxacan Master Carver Miguel Santiago Soriano

By Miguel Santiago Soriano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Miguel first began carving in 1985 and this wonderful cat is a rare, near pristine example produced early in his career.

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Richmond, CA

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$750Sale Price|21% Off

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Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase, with two mask head with rings handles, incised taotie design to each side, and on a fitted carved wood stand. Overall: 7.5" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D...

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Jade

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
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Located in Austin, TX

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver

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Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070

Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in diameter. Height including a wooden stand is approximately 18 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand

Located in Richmond, CA

This modern Chinese jadeite mountain, standing at an impressive 18 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with cont...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Located in Richmond, CA

This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with con...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...

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Jade

Chinese jade cover vase
Chinese jade cover vase

Chinese jade cover vase

$1,200

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Chinese jade cover vase

Located in New York, NY

vase is carved with a dragon and a phoenix in high relief; cover is carved with a dragon in high relief; jade with russet tones; 1.5in(D) x 3.5in(W) x 4in(H) are the dimensions of th...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

$2,065Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group  "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
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Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.

Located in Norton, MA

A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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19th Century Antique Chinese Jadeite Brush Washer with Dragon
19th Century Antique Chinese Jadeite Brush Washer with Dragon

19th Century Antique Chinese Jadeite Brush Washer with Dragon

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century Chinese jadeite brush washer, decorated in the from of dragon, external rim diameter 6cm, high 3cm. Inside 4cm x 2.5cm x 2cm, very beautiful mini piece with carv...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Jade

Chinese Carved Jadeite Boulder Grotto on Hardwood Stand, 20th Century, China
Chinese Carved Jadeite Boulder Grotto on Hardwood Stand, 20th Century, China

Chinese Carved Jadeite Boulder Grotto on Hardwood Stand, 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Chinese carved grayish white and green jadeite (fei cui) boulder with a mountain and grotto scene, presented on a fitted carved nanmu hardwood stand, mid to late 20th century,...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c
Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c

Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

This large exquisite A-grade jadeite seal presents a masterful carving of a scaly dragon, rendered in a delicate shade of pale lavender. The dragon, a symbol of power, strength, an...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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Cat Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cat carving you’re looking for. A cat carving — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cat carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right cat carving, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made cat carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barbara Beretich, Black Forest and José Cobo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cat Carving?

Prices for a cat carving start at $150 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $950.