At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese marble carving for your home. Each Chinese marble carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
marble and
carrara marble. If you’re shopping for a Chinese marble carving, we have 46 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Chinese marble carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese marble carving made by
Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
Prices for a Chinese marble carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $288 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,280.
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.