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Teak Statue

'Minnend Paar' Teak Statue by Jan Keustermans
'Minnend Paar' Teak Statue by Jan Keustermans

'Minnend Paar' Teak Statue by Jan Keustermans

$2,350

H 26.19 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

'Minnend Paar' Teak Statue by Jan Keustermans

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This teak statue is made by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. This is a unique piece. It is the

Category

1990s Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue
Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue

$1,450

H 59 in W 34 in D 17 in

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue The Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Monumental Japanese Eagle Statue in Teak with Burlwood Pedestal
Monumental Japanese Eagle Statue in Teak with Burlwood Pedestal

Monumental Japanese Eagle Statue in Teak with Burlwood Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

Very large Japanese Meiji period and finely sculpted figure of an eagle carved from teak with

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920

Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved tiger. An Asian, solid teak and bone decorative statue, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant  1950s
Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant  1950s

Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Lovely set of solid Teak wood Elephants .Remarkably large . all original even the Wooden tusks

Category

Vintage 1950s Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Buddha Statue
Buddha Statue

Buddha Statue

$2,450

H 44 in W 16 in D 12 in

Buddha Statue

Located in New York, NY

Serene Buddha Statue carved from solid Teak wood. A Thai Buddha Statue intricately hand carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Teak Root Driftwood Abstract Statue Sculpture
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Teak Root Driftwood Abstract Statue Sculpture

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Teak Root Driftwood Abstract Statue Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Teak Root Driftwood Abstract Statue Sculpture on Reclaimed Pulley

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Abstract Modern Teak Driftwood Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 17"
Vintage Abstract Modern Teak Driftwood Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 17"

Vintage Abstract Modern Teak Driftwood Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century bust / sculpture depicting a semi-abstract horse's head crafted of pieces of driftwood, mounted on a rectangular burl wood base. Dimensions: 14" x 5.25" x 16.5"...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood, Burl

19th Century Burmese Statue
19th Century Burmese Statue

19th Century Burmese Statue

$4,600

H 37 in W 13 in D 10 in

19th Century Burmese Statue

Located in New York, NY

19th century Burmese figure statue used to hold a gong. A solid teakwood carving of a man gong

Category

Antique 1870s Burmese Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Teak

Rearing Stallion Wood-Carved Statue
Rearing Stallion Wood-Carved Statue

Rearing Stallion Wood-Carved Statue

$8,625

H 74 in W 40 in D 15 in

Rearing Stallion Wood-Carved Statue

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hand-carved statue of two rearing stallion horses. Masterfully carved out of teak wood. The wood

Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest
Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest

Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest

$2,632Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.17 in W 17.33 in D 11.82 in

Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest

Located in Milano, IT

, stands a mesmerizing wooden statue that tells a tale of devotion and serenity. This exquisite piece of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Thai Theppanom Sculpture
Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Thai Theppanom Sculpture

Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Thai Theppanom Sculpture

$350

H 19.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Thai Theppanom Sculpture

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful hand-carved solid teak Thai Theppanom sculpture or statue depicting a celestial being

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

$1,412Sale Price|20% Off

H 50.01 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved  Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved  Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue

Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In our view the

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

$1,410Sale Price|20% Off

H 50.01 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures
Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures

Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues

Category

20th Century Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Tin

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Sculpture Dancing Couple
Sculpture Dancing Couple

Sculpture Dancing Couple

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Sculpture Dancing Couple

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Decorative small teak statue of a dancing couple.

Category

Late 20th Century European Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Burmese  Eroded Teak Sitting Buddha (Reference # A01936/S)
Burmese  Eroded Teak Sitting Buddha (Reference # A01936/S)

Burmese Eroded Teak Sitting Buddha (Reference # A01936/S)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Teak Sitting Buddha on a bronze base. Very detailed considering age and that the piece was exposed

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Statues

Andrianna Shamaris Father and Son Teak Wood Statue

Andrianna Shamaris Father and Son Teak Wood Statue

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved from a single teak wood log and set on a modern black steel base. This statue was

Category

2010s Primitive Statues

Materials

Steel

Majestic Burmese King-Buddha
Majestic Burmese King-Buddha

Majestic Burmese King-Buddha

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H 54 in W 24 in D 18 in

Majestic Burmese King-Buddha

Located in New York, NY

antique gilding are visible throughout the surface. It is carved all around from one piece of teak wood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues

Materials

Teak

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue

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H 40 in W 25 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Primitive statue hand-carved in teak wood from Sumatra. The Leader in Modern Organic Design™.

Category

Vintage 1940s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Borneo Teak Wood Statue
Andrianna Shamaris Borneo Teak Wood Statue

Andrianna Shamaris Borneo Teak Wood Statue

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved antique statue from Borneo, holding his best friend. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Hand-Carved Sitting Man Statue
Antique Teak Wood Hand-Carved Sitting Man Statue

Antique Teak Wood Hand-Carved Sitting Man Statue

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved teak wood antique Tau Tau statue from Toraja. Sitting 49″ high.

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique male statue hand carved from a single teak wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to

Category

Vintage 1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique male statue hand carved from a single teak wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Buddha Statue
Buddha Statue

Buddha Statue

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H 50 in W 22 in D 9 in

Buddha Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning sculpture with black lacquer and gold leaf. Bright piece to add to your home or office.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue
Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

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H 31 in W 5 in D 6 in

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

This recently hand-carved statue is from Thailand and is made from teakwood. It has been mounted on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue
Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

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H 43.5 in W 23 in D 6 in

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully carved statue is from Cambodia and is made from teakwood. It is standing on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue
Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

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H 57.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Recently carved from a reclaimed wood, these statues take the form of an Apsara. Traditionally

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

18th Century Cambodia Wood Buddha Statue
18th Century Cambodia Wood Buddha Statue

18th Century Cambodia Wood Buddha Statue

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H 16 in W 5 in D 9.3 in

18th Century Cambodia Wood Buddha Statue

Located in Fukuoka, JP

rarity and historical significance. This sculpture features gilded teak wood with exquisite lacquer

Category

Antique 18th Century Cambodian Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hand-Carved Shan State Buddha Statue
Hand-Carved Shan State Buddha Statue

Hand-Carved Shan State Buddha Statue

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H 51 in W 13 in D 9 in

Hand-Carved Shan State Buddha Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand-carved shan state Buddha is from Thailand and is made from teak wood. The piece as a

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Bronze Statue Lamp Featuring Kneeling Playing Musical Instrument, 1960
Bronze Statue Lamp Featuring Kneeling Playing Musical Instrument, 1960

Bronze Statue Lamp Featuring Kneeling Playing Musical Instrument, 1960

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Hand cast bronze statue lamp and shade, featuring kneeling Thai angel playing a musical instrument

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Horse Sculpture

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Horse Sculpture

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H 36 in W 18 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Horse Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved aged teak wood horse statue from Sumatra. Set on a modern black steel base 8"x 8".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hand Carved Kneeling Buddah Teak Statue from 1900s Thai Buddha
Hand Carved Kneeling Buddah Teak Statue from 1900s Thai Buddha

Hand Carved Kneeling Buddah Teak Statue from 1900s Thai Buddha

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Beautiful hand carved kneeling Buddah statue from the 1900s-1920s. Made from solid teak, heavily

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue
Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Teak Wood Statue

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand-carved statue from a single teak wood log, from Sumatra. Originally used to protect

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of

Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Statue from Borneo

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique female statue hand carved from a single teak wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Theravada Buddhist Statue
Theravada Buddhist Statue

Theravada Buddhist Statue

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H 10.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Theravada Buddhist Statue

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Burmese / Thai Theravada Buddhist prayer angel carved teak wood with dry lacquer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue
Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

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H 43 in W 20 in D 10 in

Hand-Carved Cambodian Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome recently hand-carved Cambodian statue is made from teakwood and features a custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Carved Giltwood Buddhist Temple Monk Statues
Pair of Carved Giltwood Buddhist Temple Monk Statues

Pair of Carved Giltwood Buddhist Temple Monk Statues

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of 19th century Thai Buddhist temple monk statues or disciples Sāriputta and Moggallāna paying

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Giltwood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Yoga or Meditation Statue
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Yoga or Meditation Statue

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Yoga or Meditation Statue

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful vintage hand carved wooden statue of a woman in a yoga or meditation pose. This statue

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

PAIR OF CARVED TEAK STATUES
PAIR OF CARVED TEAK STATUES

PAIR OF CARVED TEAK STATUES

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H 22.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

PAIR OF CARVED TEAK STATUES

Located in Round Top, TX

Bought in Argentina. Priced as a pair.

Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures

Wood Carved Seated Ganesh Statue
Wood Carved Seated Ganesh Statue

Wood Carved Seated Ganesh Statue

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H 36 in W 24 in D 6 in

Wood Carved Seated Ganesh Statue

Located in New York, NY

Painted Ganesh Statue in carved teak. Seated on Lotus Throne

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Statues

Materials

Teak

19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue
19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue

19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid-19th century Indian carved wooden temple guardian on stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Teak

19th Century Indian Teak Horse
19th Century Indian Teak Horse

19th Century Indian Teak Horse

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H 33 in W 34 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Indian Teak Horse

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A 19th C handcarved model of a horse in teak, with remains of old paint.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Teak

(2) set of solid teak carved fish figures
(2) set of solid teak carved fish figures

(2) set of solid teak carved fish figures

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

red lacquer on black wooden base. very heavy, in queue to become set of table lamps. please call immediately if interested in them as sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Statues

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

papier mache mold in the shape of an owl
papier mache mold in the shape of an owl

papier mache mold in the shape of an owl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of solid teak and the deep cut marks on the back of the piece and show where the knife was used to

Category

Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Teak

Carved 19th Century Deer
Carved 19th Century Deer

Carved 19th Century Deer

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H 23 in W 25 in D 9 in

Carved 19th Century Deer

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Carved Teakwood Deer Figure with Traces of Polychrome Paint from Laos. 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Teak

Painted Horse w/ Inlaid Mirrors & Glass
Painted Horse w/ Inlaid Mirrors & Glass

Painted Horse w/ Inlaid Mirrors & Glass

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H 61 in W 60 in D 13.5 in

Painted Horse w/ Inlaid Mirrors & Glass

Located in New York, NY

Standing Horse with inlaid mirrors, glass and gold trimmings

Category

20th Century Thai Statues

Materials

Teak, Glass

Teak Shrine with Garuda Statue
Teak Shrine with Garuda Statue

Teak Shrine with Garuda Statue

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H 46 in W 32.5 in D 20 in

Teak Shrine with Garuda Statue

Located in New York, NY

Teak Painted Shrine. Statue not included (SOLD).

Category

Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Teak

Statue Kissing Couple
Statue Kissing Couple

Statue Kissing Couple

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H 10.24 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in

Statue Kissing Couple

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Decorative statue of a kissing couple in teak.

Category

Late 20th Century European Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Carved Teakwood Elephant Statue
Carved Teakwood Elephant Statue

Carved Teakwood Elephant Statue

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H 30 in W 15 in D 33 in

Carved Teakwood Elephant Statue

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved teakwood elephant in a weathered finish. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Bronze Thailand Statue Of Nok Tantima Bird
Bronze Thailand Statue Of Nok Tantima Bird

Bronze Thailand Statue Of Nok Tantima Bird

Located in Sarasota, FL

This well made bronze statue of "Nok Tantima Bird" (with bird face and tail) is a relative to the

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960's Mid Century Bird Statue
1960's Mid Century Bird Statue

1960's Mid Century Bird Statue

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H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in

1960's Mid Century Bird Statue

Located in Brno, CZ

This is a very rare original Mid Century Bird statue designed and produced in the 1960's. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Elephant Brackets
Pair of Elephant Brackets

Pair of Elephant Brackets

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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 18 in

Pair of Elephant Brackets

Located in New York, NY

Teak Painted Elmwood Elephant Statues, originally base legs of swing set.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Wood Carved Dancing Ganesh Relief
Wood Carved Dancing Ganesh Relief

Wood Carved Dancing Ganesh Relief

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H 36.5 in W 17 in D 6 in

Wood Carved Dancing Ganesh Relief

Located in New York, NY

Dancing Ganesh relief statue in carved teak, with faded hues.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Sculptures

Materials

Teak

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Teak Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the teak statue you’re looking for. Each teak statue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a teak statue, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A teak statue, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made teak statue over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Teak Statue?

Prices for a teak statue can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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