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Vintage Modern Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Finely sculpted and cast bronze figure of a walking tiger or leopard, Signed apparently in Japanese.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture
Located in Zephyr Cove, NV
Naturalist walnut wood sculpture on square 1" thick wood base. Japanese origin. Organic modern form.
Category

20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture
Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture
H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs. Dimensions: Height 10 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sai, Japanese Ceramic Sculpture by Yasuhisa Kohyama
By Yasuhisa Kohyama
Located in Wilton, CT
Yayoi from Japan. He played an important role in reviving the use of the traditional Japanese anagama
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Nice patina throughout
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo sculpture in a basket (ikebana) form named "Dragonfly" by Japanese bamboo artist
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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bamboo table top sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in early 2000s
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

"Proliferating Forms 2024", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Porcelain, Japan
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptures of incredible
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

"Proliferating Forms 2037", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Porcelain, Japan
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptures of incredible
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Ceramic 13, Japanese Ceramic Sculpture by Yasuhisa Kohyama
By Yasuhisa Kohyama
Located in Wilton, CT
Yayoi from Japan. He played an important role in reviving the use of the traditional Japanese anagama
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful bamboo sculpture in a double-walled basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza O Sculpture Minimalist and fluid lines outline the silhouette of this sculpture, unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Japanese sculpture made in solid brass and titled THE ONE. The sculpture shows great
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun
By Ryuun Yamaguchi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu
By Honda Shoryu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "Rhythm", this abstract sculpture was made by Japanese bamboo artist Honda Syoryu
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape is also adorned with an extraordinary, natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

"A Disclosing Form 1901", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Japanese
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptures of incredible
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Thread

Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japanese porcelain sculpture of a Geisha, signed Lavorazione. Width:34 cm. Height:30 cm. Depth:28
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
H 11.82 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
By Aijiro Wakita
Located in Dallas, TX
Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Tall Midcentury Japanese Geisha Dancing Figures Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are cast iron with a gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 2 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 1 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
By Mimura Chikuho
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary hand-woven bamboo sculpture in an organic form by Japanese bamboo artist Mimura
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Post Modern Peace Dove Judaica Menorah Pop Art Sculpture Memphis Milano Artist
By Peter Shire
Located in Surfside, FL
lives and works. His sculpture, furniture and ceramics have been exhibited in the United States, Italy
Category

1990s Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Multicube - colourful, intersecting geometry, modern, aluminum sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, pink, red and violet to create a playful and modern rubik's cube-like sculpture. Pallafray uses
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Fragile - white, intersecting geometry, modern, aluminum sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
shaped sculptures, whose angles and planes resemble Japanese origami, oppose the strength of metal with
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Untitled Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
papers Ref.: 924802-1011 Yukio Yamamoto was born in the Ako district of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, in 1925
Category

1980s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italy Post Modern Jiro Sugawara Aluminium Multiple Abstrac Sculpture
By Jiro Sugawara
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture. He won numerous prizes in Japan and abroad, where he was present in many Art Exhibitions, like
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ito Kunio, Japanese Bronze Equestrian Sculpture Signed Meiji Emperor's Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
is held in the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. His sculpture of the Meiji Emperors Horse
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird. W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Memento Clear Cell - contemporary modern abstract glass sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Memento Clear Cell is a unique contemporary modern glass object made by Australian glass artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Metropolis Manner of Louise Nevelson
By Abbott Pattison
Located in Surfside, FL
A very heavy, massive bronze sculpture by an important Chicago sculptor. Signed and marked "Firenze
Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Dissolve - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
By Mari-Ruth Oda
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Dissolve" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Here - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
By Mari-Ruth Oda
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Here" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Tōrō (Terracotta) 31 - Modern Minimal Abstract Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Original ceramic sculpture by Noe Kuremoto. Noe Kuremoto is a Japanese ceramic artist based in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Yama 6 - Modern Minimalist White Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Vase
Located in London, GB
Original ceramic sculpture by Noe Kuremoto. Noe’s ceramics explore Japanese mythology and folklore
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dogu Lady 62 - Modern Minimal Abstract Blue Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Original ceramic sculpture by Noe Kuremoto. Inspired by the prehistoric Japanese Dogū figures from
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dogu Lady 61 - Modern Minimal Abstract Blue Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Original ceramic sculpture by Noe Kuremoto. Inspired by the prehistoric Japanese Dogū figures from
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Daniel Arsham CRYSTAL RELIC 003 Asahi Pentax Camera Modern Sculpture Conceptual
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Daniel Arsham - CRYSTAL RELIC 003 Date of creation: 2021 Medium: Sculpture made of cast resin
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

"SSB2" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB2 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

"SSB1" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB1 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gold Laugh, Post-Modern Metallic Woven Abstract Textile Sculpture/Embroidery
By Micheline Beauchemin
Located in Wilton, CT
Sculpture. Textile artist, Micheline Beauchemin (1929-2009) was born in Longqueuil, Quebec, Canada. She has
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Geometric abstraction mid century modern constructivist painted metal sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, as
Category

1970s Constructivist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Daniel Arsham - FUTURE RELIC 06 POLAROID CAMERA Limited Sculpture Modern Design
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Madrid, Madrid
that the viewer is not able to place them in a specific time. Thus, objects of modern life that Arsham
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD Japan A Roaring Tiger Reddish-brown patinated bronze signed to the underside
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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