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Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends
Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 2.625 in

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 are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 9.25"W x 2.6...

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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks

Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks

$481 / set

H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique
Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique

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 a lotus-inspired base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb
1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb

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...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century

$1,504Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century

Located in Milano, IT

This exquisite creation, depicting a praying monk or orant, is a testament to the spiritual richness and artistic craftsmanship of its time.

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Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monks Praying at Golden Rock, Kyaikto

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.

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1990s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box
Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

$3,697

H 3.75 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in

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 Coquilla Nut Monk Snuff Box.

Category

Antique 1810s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

Located in Studio City, CA

The work was created by Takagaki Kohei who is a Japanese monk. His work expresses forms of compassion taught by the Buddha.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century

$1,326Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.27 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century

Located in Milano, IT

n the heart of 19th century Burma, an exquisite treasure of profound spiritual significance was born—a small, finely crafted sculpture of a Buddhist monk in prayer. This delicate wor...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl

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 sitting on a base and holding an offering bowl.

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Buddhist Monks in Prayer
Buddhist Monks in Prayer

Buddhist Monks in Prayer

By Carole Garland

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The large group in prayer creates a powerful spiritual impact upon the viewer. The monks are praying in a religious practice that traces back to the Fifth Century in ancient India an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print
Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print

Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

In this photo, Nicholas Vreeland captures the image of a Bhuddist monk praying at the sacred structure; the thoughtful composition places the subject in the lower quadrant of the ima...

Category

2010s American Prints

Materials

Paper

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Vintage Big Stone Carving Standing Praying Monk Statue
Vintage Big Stone Carving Standing Praying Monk Statue

Vintage Big Stone Carving Standing Praying Monk Statue

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 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 Bring peace and contemplation into your space with this Vintage Large Stone Carving of a Pray...

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma

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, serene piece that will add spirituality and calm to any environment. Lovely from ...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Unavailable

H 25 in W 30.5 in D 1 in

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Located in New York, NY

A truly spiritual piece, portraying a robed Buddha floating above a group of praying monks and acolytes. The muted and faded, light colored paint against which the Buddha floats pres...

Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Tin

Buddhist monk painting, signed
Buddhist monk painting, signed

Buddhist monk painting, signed

Unavailable

H 42 in W 34 in

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 and summoning the angels to watch over them.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood
Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood

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 adoration of Buddha. The Monk’s garment contains a sprinkling of mirrored “jewels” and t...

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Vintage 1920s Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks
Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks

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 gilding. Siam (Thailand) 18th century. Would presumably have been attached as déc...

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Other Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma
Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

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H 17.72 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

Located in Kastrup, DK

150-250 years old praying monk crafted in sandstone. From Pagode in Burma.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks
Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks

Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of flawless bronze figures was made in Burma, the high quality craftsmanship and casting is clearly visible in the detail of the lotus blossoms and the serene expression of...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova
17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova

17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This can also be seen in this unprecedented, expressive figure of the praying monk with its convincing naturalism. It is a naturalism that can also be found in the little-known, muse...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges
Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

Located in Lisse, NL

Have you also noticed the praying monk inside the cast iron lock? Again great value for money.

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms
20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms

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 handle.

Category

20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Praying Monk
Praying Monk

Praying Monk

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H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in

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
Praying Monks

Praying Monks

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H 8 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

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
18th C Praying Monk

18th C Praying Monk

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H 36 in W 16 in D 23 in

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
Pair of Burmese Praying Monks

Pair of Burmese Praying Monks

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H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in

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, Burma, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand

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 position of prayer. These monks exhibit a particularly beautiful color and patina....

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Stone Standing Buddha
Stone Standing Buddha

Stone Standing Buddha

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H 25 in W 14 in D 6 in

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
Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

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H 24.5 in W 30 in D 1 in

Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Burmese temple painting is painted on tin and features the central image of a floating Buddha with praying monks on either side, all against a striking muted sky blue ba...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Tin

Marble Sitting Buddha
Marble Sitting Buddha

Marble Sitting Buddha

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H 15 in W 9 in D 5 in

Marble Sitting Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand-carved marble Burmese Buddha is sitting with bhumisparsha mudra or earth touching gesture with two monks praying below. Place on a console table in an entryway or on a bookshelf.

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk

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 smile and kind eyes looking upward complete this piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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1930's French Impressionist Mythological Mermaid and Slave On The Beach
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1930's French Impressionist Mythological Mermaid and Slave On The Beach

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French Landscape signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 12 high by 9 inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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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.