Indian Sculptures and Carvings

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...

Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...

A finely hand-carved Buddha sculpture crafted from natural lapis lazuli. Buddha is seated in a dhyana asana upon a stylized lotus base, one hand raised in a gesture of reassurance. T...

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...

Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant. This is a hand ca...

Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully...

A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...

Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India. Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles. ...

An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...

A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Mounted on a black wooden plinth. Retaining an old Stair Galleries auction label and collect...

A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860 Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitting on a custom made stand...

A wonderful sandstone carving from India, twentieth century or earlier. This beautiful carving is reminiscent of Indian Jali screens and features some hallmark motifs of Indian deco...

A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represent spiritual enlightenment. Each guard stands crossed legged on a plinth decorated with an elephant, both statues retaining old and yet brightly colored polychromed decoration, the statues are approximately 3/4 lifesize. They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance, they are large and very heavy, each figure weighs about 300lbs. A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards...

A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...

Vintage heavy Indian patinated copper bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja. An Indian metal alloy copper model of Shiva Nataraja. "The Hindu God Shiva performs his dance of Bliss" In the ...

Perhaps made in India. A long plaque carved in low relief in a primitive style featuring figures in landscapes with various animals. The borders have leaf motifs framing three arched...

A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...

Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Indian Temple Horse. Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition,...

Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture on Lotus Base Exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a South Indian goddess in the elegant C...

M/222 - Museal stone high relief Gandhara from India (actual Nord Pakistan): a very rare piece , mounted on a robust iron base. Ask Your architect where ...

A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the mustachioed man with a (partial) laurel on his head. Mounted on a brown wooden plinth. Retaining an old Stair Galleries ...

Three 19th Century Indian Antique Cups from Nagaland with back handle and rustic character, sold each. Immerse yourself in the beguiling charm of rustic...

Handcrafted cast brass sculpture of cows and a holy man on stand. Cows are considered holy in India. Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati used to sit on Nandi and trav...

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...

Nandi Cow In Carved And Lacquered Wood ancient, hand-carved oriental sculpture from India. This figure of a bull, Hindu guardian deity in wood has a wonderful patina due to age and ...

A remarkable 5 lb solid rock crystal quartz sculpture of Ganesha. Seated on a lotus throne and backed by a radiate mandorla, Ganesh holds a bowl of sweets in his front left hand, sym...

Pair of cast and patinated bronze figures of Parvati & Shiva, shown in dancing poses on shallow lotus plinths. Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century. Dimensions: 7" W x 5-1/2...

A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form. Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance. In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...

19th Century monumental carved wooden elephant. Intricately carved (down to the hairs on his legs) out of one enormous piece of wood. This elephant is a rare and one-of-a-kind find....

This exquisite antique wooden temple fragment, depicting a horse's head, hails from India and dates back to the 18th century. Measuring 46.5 cm in height, 12.8 cm in width, and 25.5 ...

An antique Indian carved wooden Mughal horse from the 20th century, with weathered patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this antique w...

An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...

Hand-carved wood and gilded gold paint horse bookends are not only functional but also works of art that can add a touch of sophistication and equestrian charm to any bookshelf or di...

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India carving. From Western India. ...

Crafted from the finest grade natural rose quartz sourced from Madagascar, this fine 5.15-lb statue of Ganesh is meticulously hand carved by an Indian artisan, with every detail exud...

Intricately crafted by a master carver. Heavy and ornate. These two would liven any setting. Quite unique and eye-catching. Dimension: 12" high, 14" wide, 7" deep.

An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century. The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...

Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...

Material: marble 105 cm high 64 cm wide and 29 cm deep Originating from India Hand carved from a single block of white marble A beautiful piece ! Can be shipped worldwide Est...

This antique Indian wooden temple fragment is an exquisite 18th-century artifact showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of historic Indian temple art. Crafted from solid wood and measu...

An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century. The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...

This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 43.3 cm wi...

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture An exceptional example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this hand-carved and hand-painted solid teak wood el...

Vintage patinated Hindu bronze Shiva "Lord of the Dance" sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 10"W x 3"D x 11.5"H. It is a...

This antique wooden Burmese temple is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship from Burma (Myanmar). Made from wood and gilded with 24 krt. gold, it measures 67.5 cm high, 44...

18th-19th century lost wax cast bronze Radha, wife of Krishna, India Radha was a one of the gopis (milkmaids or cowherds) who Krishna played and danced with as a child. They develop...

This antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue is an outstanding example of 19th-century Himalayan Buddhist art, originating from Nepal. Expertly cast in solid bronze and fire gilded with ...

A stunning hand-carved Buddha sculpture crafted from the finest grade tiger’s eye, a gemstone prized for its rich golden-brown coloration and natural chatoyancy. Buddha is seated dhy...

An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Indian a...

This antique Indian wooden altar is a fine example of traditional 19th-century craftsmanship from India. Measuring 60 cm high, 65.5 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, and weighing 9.85 kgs, it...

This antique wooden temple fragment of a horse head is a rare example of 18th-century Indian temple art, originating from India. Hand-carved from solid wood, the fragment measures 34...

Wonderful brass statue of Krishna with Nandi. Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue vintage handmade using lost wax technique for casting. Krishna's mount is N...

This special antique marble figure of a Jain Tīrthaṅkara, dating back to the 10th-12th century, is a rare and highly valuable piece of Jain art. Expertly craf...

This antique wooden Indian temple doors set is a stunning example of 19th-century Indian craftsmanship, originating from India. This beautiful pair of doors is expertly carved from s...

This special antique wooden temple panel is a remarkable 19th-century piece from Burma (Myanmar). Carved from a single piece of teakwood, it measures 185.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 3...

An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Created to adorn the exterior of an Indian temple, this Co...

17th century bronze Jain Figure of the yakshini Ambika, Western India Ambika is a Jain yakshini who holds one child on her lap while another stands by her side. At the top of her he...

Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.   Made into a wall bracket stand.   19th century Hindu temple fragment. This anti...

This large antique Burmese Buddha altar stands at an impressive height of 187 cm, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Burma (Myanmar). Crafted in the...

A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...