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Polychrome Buddha Statue

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved wooden Buddha, polychrome from the early 20th Century Dimensions: Height: 65 in
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20th Century Statues

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Wood

Pair of Polychrome Bronze Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze statues of Avalokiteshvara. The Bodhisattvas are seated in lalitasana
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Three Village Buddha Statues from Laos
Located in Atlanta, GA
A trinity installation of three antique "village" Buddha from Laos. Carved in an informal village
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Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Laughing Buddha displayed in their homes. You do not have to be a Buddhist to have the statue in your home
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Vintage Gilded Sculpture of a Thai Standing Buddha
Located in North Hollywood, CA
polychrome sculpture of the Buddha standing. Mandalay standing Thai Buddha statue in gilt wood with mirrored
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures
Located in Forney, TX
monumental Christian crucifix, life-size Hindu temple statue, Buddhist monastery carving, figural Buddha
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of the enlightened Bodhisattva, the Buddhist
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Phenomenon East of the River, Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Paul Jenkins
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Entreat the Caves by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Prism Mirror by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of the enlightened Bodhisattva, the Buddhist
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Buddha, polychrome sculptures of the enlightened Bodhisattva, the Buddhist goddess of mercy Kuan-Yin
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Phenomena Greet by Day by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena High Born by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Polychrome Buddha Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome buddha statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and bronze, every polychrome buddha statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect polychrome buddha statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A polychrome buddha statue, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made polychrome buddha statue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Jenkins are consistently popular.

How Much is a Polychrome Buddha Statue?

Prices for a polychrome buddha statue can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $83,145, while the average can fetch as much as $27,500.
Questions About Polychrome Buddha Statue
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.