Praying Monk
Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice and unusual pair of hand made marble praying monk / scholar bookends, circa 1970s. The pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Marble
$300 Sale Price / set
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H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 2.625 in
Vintage Big Stone Carving Standing Praying Monk Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Large Stone Carving Praying Monk Statue – Handcrafted Asian Spiritual Sculpture
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Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Tibetan praying monks, carved from wood and painted in polychrome.
Height: 24 cm.
China
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage bronze sculpture depicts a serene praying monk sitting in a calm meditative posture on
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$890
H 17.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures At The Tomb
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 11 high by 8 inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
creation, depicting a praying monk or orant, is a testament to the spiritual richness and artistic
Category
Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,531 Sale Price
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H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Monks Praying at Golden Rock, Kyaikto
By Steve McCurry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Monks praying at Golden Rock in Kyaikto, Burma. Signed, numbered, and dated on verso.
Please
Category
1990s Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
PRAYING MONK SNUFF BOX
From our Collectables Category, we are delighted to offer this Antique
Category
Antique 1810s French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Glass, Nutwood
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Located in Studio City, CA
paper featuring three praying women and what appears to be kanji calligraphy - probably a Buddhist
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
$495
H 21.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
born—a small, finely crafted sculpture of a Buddhist monk in prayer. This delicate work of art
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,340 Sale Price
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H 8.27 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage bronze cast sculpture from the mid 20th century depicting a praying Buddhist monk
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Bronze
$2,500
H 18 in W 14 in D 9 in
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry, 1994, Digital C-Print
By Steve McCurry
Located in Denton, TX
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry presents a group of men praying next to a giant rock
Category
1990s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Digital
$8,500
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.01 in
Buddhist Monks in Prayer
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Buddhist Monks in Prayer The young monks are bowed in devotional meditation in a Buddhist Prayer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Monk Candle Snuffer
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
the waist and holds an open bible in his hands and is probably praying. The monk is hand painted in
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Monk Candle Snuffer, 1904
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
the waist and holds an open bible in his hands and is probably praying. The monk is decorated in blush
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Flemish School, Saint Francis In Extasy, Oil on Oak Panel
Located in Leuven , BE
This 17th century panel painting is a depiction of a praying Franciscan monk, or of Saint Francis
Category
Antique 17th Century Belgian Decorative Art
Materials
Oak, Paint
$10,649
H 37.8 in W 49.02 in D 2.37 in
Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
photo, Nicholas Vreeland captures the image of a Bhuddist monk praying at the sacred structure; the
Category
2010s American Prints
Materials
Paper
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Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Located in New York, NY
An unusually graceful and skillfully carved kneeling monk resting on bare toes. This is a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Located in New York, NY
, portraying a robed Buddha floating above a group of praying monks and acolytes. The muted and faded, light
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Tin
Buddhist monk painting, signed
By Augusta Jacktus
Located in New Rochelle, NY
An incredibly detailed oil on canvas painting of a buddhist monk praying for the souls of the dead
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
El monje
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil painting depicting a monk praying framed by stained-glass windows and Gothic gargoyles.
Medium
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
after the events as a monk to pray for the souls of his fallen friends.
In this print, he is seen
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
H 14.02 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Burmese hand-carved hardwood statue from the 20th century depicting a Burmese Monk praying in
Category
Vintage 1920s Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of bronze kneeling monks in the position of prayer on lotus flower. Bronze with remnants of
Category
Antique 18th Century Thai Other Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
150-250 years old praying monk crafted in sandstone. From Pagode in Burma. In untouched condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks
Located in Chicago, IL
is clearly visible in the detail of the lotus blossoms and the serene expression of the praying
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova
Located in Aartselaar, BE
unprecedented, expressive figure of the praying monk with its convincing naturalism. It is a naturalism that can
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
antique cabinet a joy to own and look at. Have you also noticed the praying monk inside the cast iron lock
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 55.5 in W 29.4 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms
Located in Chicago, IL
Burmese Bronze Figures in the form of a monk praying on a lotus blossom, raised on a scrolling
Category
20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Praying Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved and hand painted praying monk from the Shanxi province in China.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Praying Monks
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight carved wooden praying monks with gold leaf paint. Priced as a set.
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th C Praying Monk
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A bronze statue of a praying monk, 18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Burmese Praying Monks
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of nicely carved Burmese praying monks in gold and red lacquer with beautiful patina
Category
Vintage 1940s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A sensitively cast pair of highly detailed 19th century Thai miniature bronze kneeling monks in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stone Standing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Carved stone Medicine Buddha relief on black base, with praying monks. Natural stone.
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Located in New York, NY
Buddha with praying monks on either side, all against a striking muted sky blue background. This painting
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Tin
Marble Sitting Buddha
Located in San Francisco, CA
two monks praying below. Place on a console table in an entryway or on a bookshelf.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully serene and peaceful antique Burmese monk in the Classic praying position. A sweet
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cherry
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder
Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...
Category
1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$398 Sale Price / set
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H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp.
This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,017
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant pair of Mid-20th Century bent rattan lounge chairs, fully restored and refinished to highlight their curvaceous, organic frames.
The rattan has been cleaned, repaired, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,800
H 32 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Rose Quartz Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
Carved from the purest grade of Madagascar rose quartz, this wonderful Happy Buddha statue radiates warmth and joy. With meticulous attention to detail, the master artisan has captur...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Geometric Tessalated Bone Box
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Geometrtic Tesselated Bone Box.
This beautiful decorative box is the perfect accessory for a coffee table, dressing area or bookcase.
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
Mannequin
Sculpted and carved wood
Italy or France, second half of the 19th century.
It measures 25.59 x 6.29 x 3.54 in (65.5 x 16 x 9 cm)
It weighs 2.2 lb circa (1 kg circa)
St...
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Santos, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A carved and polychromed tonsured saint figure, 18th century.
Glass eyes and formerly with articulating arms.
10 ¼ inches wide by 6 ½ inches deep by 16 ½ inches tall
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Folding Screen Room Divider in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding screen made in solid wood with brass details, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Materials
Cedar
Vintage English Telescope Walking Stick Cane Dolland 20th Century
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage telescope walking stick by Dolland London, late 20th century in date.
The striking stick features a chrome cap unscrewing to reveal a small telescope wit...
Category
Late 20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues Camille 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands with nice patina by Camille, circa 1920s. These monumental art sculptures feature ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,980 Sale Price / set
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H 54.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
These charming French Art Deco bookends, dating from the 1920s, feature a noble combination of woods and brass, showcasing the elegant craftsmanship of the era. The cat and dog figur...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
$1,238 Sale Price
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H 8.5 in W 15 in D 3.5 in
Antique Cast Lead Garden Figure Of A Putto
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Putto with an Imp like expression on his face stands holding an urn as he pours a liquid, perhaps wine, from it. In the original gray paint (worn with losses). The vessel is closed...
Category
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Statues
Materials
Lead
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Praying Monk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal praying monk for your home. A praying monk — often made from wood, bronze and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a praying monk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A praying monk, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made praying monk over the years, but those crafted by Steve McCurry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Praying Monk?
Prices for a praying monk start at $790 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
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