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Taoist Master Wood Statue

19th Century Taoist Master Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
Very old solid wood statue depicts the Taoist Zen Master. He wears typical Tao robe and hat, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

17th - 18th Century Buddha Statue, "Nezha"
Located in New York, NY
statue represents the joining of Buddhist and Taoist believes and Mythology. Nezha is a protection
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Sculptures

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Wood

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Located in London, GB
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Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
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H 21 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Balinese Polychrome and Gilt Wood Sculpture of a Winged Lion
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Balinese polychrome and gilt wood sculpture of a winged lion, Singa Bersayap Northeast Bali, Singaraja, Buleleng Regency, circa 1900-1930 H. 55.5 x W. 32.5 x D. 54 cm A ma...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures. Hand carved sculpture in wood depicting a Balinese couple. Bust of a man and women in Art Deco style sculptur...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Sandstone Buddha Head, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely sandstone Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-shell curled hair, elongated ears, hal...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
H 33 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
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Located in Marinha Grande, PT
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Teak horse head sculpture
Teak horse head sculpture
H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Ma...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Textile

Balinese Floral-Carved Wood Rice Barn Door on Custom Base, Stands 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Balinese smaller-sized carved wood rice barn door from the early to mid-20th century on custom iron stand. This wooden door from Bali is embellished with hand carved accents in an ...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mounted Objects

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Metal

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
Located in New York, NY
18th century Carved Wood Buddha. Chinese antique Buddha Statue of carved wood. Gesso like coating to wooden surface, with pigments and gilding. Dry Lacquer conical hand formed cones ...
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Antique 1790s Asian Qing Figurative Sculptures

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18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 13 in
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Located in Austin, TX
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Wood

Qing Period Chinese Altar Fruit, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Balinese Vishnu Riding Dragon Serpents Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique Balinese Wooden Sculpture Vishnu Riding Dragon Serpents. Rare late 19th century Balinese Temple sculpture, wood polychrome paint, four detachable dragons serpents. Original c...
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Wood, Paint

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Burmese Shan Ava Style Bronze Seated Buddha, 19th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Finding the Right sculptures for You

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.

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