Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva
Wood, Lacquer
$1,051
H 5.32 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha
Located in Central England, GB
20th Century Japanese carved bone okimono carved figure of the seated buddha. This interesting
Bone
$618Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 13.19 in D 0.02 in
IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816
Located in Langweer, NL
identified as a Kalmyk man, a Mongolic woman, and a Japanese man. The Kalmyk figure, seated to the left
Paper
Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon
Located in Wilton, CT
Extremely Handsome Carved Wood Figure of Kannon (Guanyin) Seated in Royal Ease (lalitasana) on a
19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately carved seated figure depicts the Amitābha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Known
Lacquer, Wood
Seated Figure of Amida on Lotus Throne with Halo
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Japanese seated figure of Amida presented in carved lacquered and gilt wood with
Giltwood
Japanese Haniwa figure of seated warrior.
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa figure of seated warrior. Late Kofun Period (6th Century). He wears a
JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese Edo period lacquered wood figure of a monk shown seated and holding a staff. Decorated
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of a Monk, 16th-17th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early sculpture of a Holy man sitting with drum and holding clapper. Once dry Lacquered. Remnants of cloth overlay and polychrome decoration. Losses, wear and stains. On a later wood...
Wood
Japanese Bronze Figure Holding an Incense Burner, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality turn of the century Japanese bronze, enameled, seated figure of a man holding an
Bronze
Bronze Amida in Dhyana Mudra
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Japanese bronze seated figure of Amida in dhyana mudra with heavy drapery folds.
Bronze
Sold
H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
A Seated Quan Yin from the Japan Meiji period (1886-1912). Rare and highly detailed sculpture
Bronze, Enamel
Very Large Japanese Bronze Figure of Buddha on Bronze Lotus Base
Located in New York, NY
A very large and important Japanese bronze figure of a seated Buddha, on its original bronze lotus
Bronze
Large and Unusual Japanese Seated Figure
Located in New York, NY
Large carved wooden figure of a seated man. He is holding a Shaku (ceremonial piece in the shape
$795
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome...
Wood
$4,200
H 14 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
Gesso, Wood
$22,000
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate carved openwork lotus pedestal, J...
Rock Crystal
$7,950
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Sea...
Lacquer, Wood
$24,500
H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
Wood
$15,000
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...
Rock Crystal
$6,965Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19.95 in W 6.82 in D 4.9 in
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...
Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom a...
Limestone
16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
Located in Hudson, NY
16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture dated "Bunroku 3", or 1594, in ink on the back. Tenbu were a type of Buddhist deity th...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$35,039
H 18.9 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Kamakura/Muromachi Period Cedarwood Buddhist Priest, 12th-15th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Seated Buddhist priest Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333-1573). Different carved hollow blocks of cedar wood joined together by wooden pegs (the yosegi ...
Cedar
$6,000
H 19.7 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an ele...
Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...
Gold Leaf
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
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