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Guanyin Bust

Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental Terracotta Bust of Guanyin — China, Early 20th Century A striking, larger-than-life
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Busts

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Terracotta

Testa di Guanyin in Marmo Cina XX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Testa di Guanyin in marmo con base in travertino.
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20th Century Chinese Other Busts

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Marble

Testa di Guanyin in Marmo Cina XX Secolo
Testa di Guanyin in Marmo Cina XX Secolo
H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
Chinese Tang Manner Glazed Pottery Bust Of Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Chinese Tang dynasty manner glazed pottery bust of Guanyin with a solemn face
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century. Found in southern
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century, with ornate headdress
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
underside or a stand to help balance the bust so that it can stand up properly). Nicely carved and detailed
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Bust of Guanyin Kwan Yin Buddha On Wood Stand mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese ceramic bust of Kwan Yin (Guanyin), the revered bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhist
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

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Guanyin, the Chinese Form of the Bodhisattva, Ming Style, China, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Guanyin, the Chinese form of the Bodhisattva, often depicted as feminine and assimilated to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Busts

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Wood

Lapis Lazuli Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Asian Head Bust Carved Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
. Head bust sculpture. Lapis lazuli is one of the precious stones used already in ancient times
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Karl Springer Attr. Chinese Guanyin Bust Sculpture
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) attributed Chinese wooden carved sculpture depicting Guan Yin with a peacock atop her coiffure, in the style of the Northern Qi dynasty, pl...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Busts

Materials

Metal

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Busts

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
H 31 in W 13 in D 15.5 in
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Guanyin with Deer
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Chinese carved coral figure of a Guanyin with deer. Very finely carved. With
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20th Century Chinese Busts

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Coral

Marble Bust of Guanyin
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A well carved and decorative green marble bust of Guanyin on an antique marble base.
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Early 20th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Marble Bust of Guanyin
Marble Bust of Guanyin
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Ancient Big Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
the root of the wood on the lower side and, on the upper side, there is the bust of Guanyin Deity
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ancient Big Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, China
Ancient Big Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, China
H 44.1 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Aldo Londi Buddha Bust of Guanyin in Blue Cinese Glaze, Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured by Bitossi in Italy in the late 1960s. This authentic looking bust from Londi depicts Guanyin
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stoneware

1stdibs New York Marble Goddess Guanyin Carrera Marble Life-Size Carved Bust
Located in Tustin, CA
Goddess Guanyin Marble Bust is currently on display at the 1stdibs Gallery at the Terminal Warehouse in
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Carved and Polychromed Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Buddhist deity of compassion and mercy depicted with a serene face and tall chignon fronted by a diadem centering a small figure of Amitabha seated in meditation, painted in dark...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Busts

Materials

Wood, Paint

PAINTED CLAY HEAD OF GUANYIN (KUAN YIN)
Located in Woodbury, CT
WELL MODELED FACE, FULL CHEEKS, SMALL MOUTH, BLACK PAINTED ARCHED BROWS, HOLLOWED URNA IN FOREHEAD, HAIR SWEPT UP INTO A TOPKNOT, SURROUNDED BY FLORAL DECORATION, CENTERED IN FRONT W...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Busts

Bronze Bust of the Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A nice decorative bronze bust of Guanyin.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of the Bodhisattva Guanyin
Bronze Bust of the Bodhisattva Guanyin
H 27.5 in W 10.125 in D 10.125 in

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Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
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Wood

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Guanyin Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the guanyin bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, wood and marble, every guanyin bust was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect guanyin bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A guanyin bust, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made guanyin bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Guanyin Bust?

A guanyin bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,623, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $7,089.

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