$12,500Sale Price|28% Off
Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Burmese papier mâché gilt lacquer figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, Shan States, Burma (now Myanmar) circa 1880 - 1900.
Lacquer
Vintage Papier Mâché Parcel-Gilt Buddha
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large, decorative and unusual papier mâché gilded Buddha.
Paper
Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Papier Mache Buddha Head on Iron Base. Black painted with gold gilt edges.
Iron
Seated Royal Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Seated Buddha in Gold hues, with lacquer and papier mache mold.
Lacquer, Paint, Wood, Papier Mâché
A Burmese Prayer of a Thousand Buddhas Objet d’Art
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each small papier-mâché figure grouped with many Buddha images together; signifying the Buddha's omnipresence to all believers in all places and times; above gilt plaques with tradit...
19th Century Siamese Thai Bronze Buddha
Located in Kastrup, DK
Buddha figure from Siam (present-day Thailand), dated to the second half of the 19th century. Seated in meditation on a throne in the classic bhumisparsha mudra, also known as the “...
Bronze
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dh...
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Gilded Thai Buddha Bronze Statue
Located in Torino, IT
Antique late 19th century Thai Buddha bronze statue, with a lacquered and gilded surface, heavy and with beautiful details.
$3,700
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha Marvijaya, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Thai lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, portrayed in Maravijaya, Rattanakosin Period, early to mid 19th century, Thailand. The B...
Bronze
Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a single block of wood, lacquered and gilt, the immensely serene figure is portrayed seat...
Teak
1850s Sculpture of Buddha in Gilded Bronze with Traces of Gold
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant gilded bronze Buddha sculpture depicted in a meditative pose atop a richly decorated lotus base. The figure displays a serene and contemplative expression, with a classica...
Bronze
$843Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
19th Cenury Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha in gilded Wood and Lacquer, ca. 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1890, the 19th-century Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha stands as an exquisite embodiment of spiritual devotion and artistic finesse. Carved from gilded wood and adorned...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Antique Burmese Monywa Dry Lacquer Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Burmese Monywa Dry Lacquer Buddha. The image formed with a raised triangular decorated base with raised lacquer foliate and floral details, seated in padmasana, (the l...
Lacquer
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It has been lacquered in black and red and then gilded (covered with gold leaf). There ...
Giltwood
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.06 in W 9.77 in D 6.11 in
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Lacquered Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese lacquered Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold, inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband and borders ...
Lacquer
$3,500
H 24.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a waisted lotus base with raised lacquer details, seated in padmasana, the lotus position ...
Gold Leaf
Large Early 19th Century Gilded Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly decorative early 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding, creating a beautiful patina. This Buddha has a beautifu...
Wood
Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 49 cm high 29 cm wide Weight: 5.35 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.
Wood
Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Thai gilt bronze seated buddha, 19th Century. 4 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 7 inches tall
Bronze
Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in gilt. The Buddha maintains a Buddha Touching Earth posture. Much of the gilt has worn...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 39 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 23.5 cm deep, it is made of wood and it has been gilded wit...
Wood
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$231 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
$8,760
H 13 in W 25.4 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Panther by Bracquemond & Etling Paris 1930
By Emile Louis Bracquemond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Panther by Emile Louis Bracquemond, bronze with black patina, on a Belgian black marble base. Signed and with founders signature Etling Par...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...
Bronze
$4,010Sale Price|40% Off
H 19.49 in W 26.07 in
'Oranges and Apples', Oil on Canvas Still Life Painting
By Guillaume Dulac
Located in London, GB
'Oranges and Apples', oil on canvas, still life by Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). A magnificent study of fruit and light painted with a deft touch and a delicate brushstroke. The evi...
Canvas, Oil
$641
H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
Royal Dux Polar Bear Figurine, Circa 1920 - Czech Porcelain Elegance
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare vintage Royal Dux polar bear figurine, designed circa 1920 in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from fine white porcelain, the sculpture captures a lifelike polar bear mid-stride with el...
Porcelain
$3,495
H 30.5 in Dm 38.5 in
19th Century Italian Marquetry Pedestal Center Table, Gueridon, Entry Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century Italian gueridon or pedestal table features a walnut and lemon wood marquetry top with an intricate inlaid geometric motif. Concentric borders of chevrons and...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...
Metal
$6,230Sale Price|65% Off
H 17.5 in W 21.25 in
Orientalist Painting "Constantine (Algeria) 1893" Claude Firmin-Goy (1864-1944)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Constantine (Algeria) Claude Firmin-Goy (1864-1944) Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 11 3/4 x 15 1/2 (17 1/2 x 21 1/4 frame) inches This bright and luminous work by the Av...
Oil, Canvas
Jelly Vase Color Ametista
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Jelly Vases Color Ametista Like a jellyfish with its vivid iridescent colors, Jelly is a modern vase that makes transparency and the interplay of light its trademark. A va...
Glass
$47,826
H 43.31 in W 31.11 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Travel Poster Monaco Monte Carlo Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 1860-1939) featuring a stunning...
Paper
19th-Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
$51,532
H 3.94 in Dm 55.91 in
17th Century, Italian Oil on Panel Painting Depicting Madonna della Purità
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Oil on Panel Painting Depicting Madonna della Purità The painting, executed in oil on a circular wooden panel and presented in an imposing carved and gilded wo...
Wood, Giltwood
$8,185Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 18.9 in
The Galloping Racehorse, John Frederick Herring Sr (1795-1865)
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in GB
"The Galloping Racehorse" by John Frederick Herring Sr. is a stunning oil painting on canvas that vividly captures the dynamic motion and energy of a racehorse in full gallop. In thi...
Canvas, Oil
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, wood had been the most important furniture material. This is especially true for the mid-century era, during which it was a staple material across the wo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$286,668
H 159.06 in W 250.01 in D 0.4 in
Magnificent Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century
Located in Rome, IT
outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century. Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...
Tapestry
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.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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