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Prayer Sculpture

Prayer Bowl

Prayer Bowl

By Jesse Albrecht

Located in Bozeman, MT

Albrecht was half way through his MFA program (ceramics) at the University of Iowa when he was deployed to Iraq (03-04 medic/security work). His work explores the collision of war m...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Glaze

“Prayer” Small Metal Wall Sculpture, Minimalist Abstract Object
“Prayer” Small Metal Wall Sculpture, Minimalist Abstract Object

“Prayer” Small Metal Wall Sculpture, Minimalist Abstract Object

By Silvana Ilieva

Located in Sofia, BG

The metal threads create a semi-transparent structure that allows light to pass through, casting soft shadows on the wall and transforming the piece into a light and shadow sculpture...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

At The prayer
At The prayer

At The prayer

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figures of Arab Man at Prayer by Franz Bergman At The prayer Artist: Franz Bergman (1838-1894) Origin: Austrian Date: 1900 Dimension: 8 1/4 in. t...

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Early 1900s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Boulonnaise at Prayer

Boulonnaise at Prayer

By Aimé-Jules Dalou

Located in London, England

Carpeaux continued to support Dalou throughout his career and influenced his sculpture greatly. Dalou began employment in the field of decorative sculpture working for two companies ...

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1870s Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

A Beggar’s Prayer for Healing
A Beggar’s Prayer for Healing

A Beggar’s Prayer for Healing

Located in New York, NY

(Collection Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.).

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1920s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Bronze sculpture "The Prayer" by Louis Huygens (1849-1914)
Bronze sculpture "The Prayer" by Louis Huygens (1849-1914)

Bronze sculpture "The Prayer" by Louis Huygens (1849-1914)

Located in Ixelles, BE

Description of the Work: This bronze sculpture, titled La Prieuse (The Prayer), depicts a young woman praying, with her hands clasped and head slightly bowed, in a posture of conte...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Awatovi Visual Prayers, Michael Kabotie Hopi overlay, silver black contemporary
Awatovi Visual Prayers, Michael Kabotie Hopi overlay, silver black contemporary

Awatovi Visual Prayers, Michael Kabotie Hopi overlay, silver black contemporary

By Michael Kabotie (Lomawywesa)

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Awatovi Visual Prayers, II, Hopi overlay, silver, black, contemporary, Kabotie limited edition of 40 The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona commissioned Michael Kabotie to do a larg...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Trail of Prayers 66" high bronze bust on walnut pedestal
Trail of Prayers 66" high bronze bust on walnut pedestal

Trail of Prayers 66" high bronze bust on walnut pedestal

By Denny Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

-DH This is a sold-out limited edition available on the secondary market. Sculpture is in excellent condition, well cared for by a knowledgeable fine art collector who originally pu...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads
Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads

Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of ...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags
Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags

Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags

Located in Somis, CA

A beautifully curated Tibetan ritual ensemble bringing together three powerful elements traditionally used in Himalayan Buddhist practice: a Phurba (ritual dagger), prayer flags, and...

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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Thai wooden polychrome prayer box from the early 20th century depicting a reclining guardian lion with his tongue sticking out. Created in Thailand during the early years of the 20...

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Early 20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Decorative Prayer Figure, Oriental, Gilt Bronze, Thai Deity, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Prayer Figure, Oriental, Gilt Bronze, Thai Deity, Art Deco

Vintage Decorative Prayer Figure, Oriental, Gilt Bronze, Thai Deity, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative prayer figure. An Oriental, gilt bronze statue of a Thai deity, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Presenting a bright appearance and qua...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18th Century Hand-Crafted Tibetan Prayer Wheel in Good Condition
18th Century Hand-Crafted Tibetan Prayer Wheel in Good Condition

18th Century Hand-Crafted Tibetan Prayer Wheel in Good Condition

Located in Ukiah, CA

Nice quality Tibetan prayer will. Solid construction with good weight and excellent balance, this piece has honest age. It is better quality than the vast majority of these on the ma...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Daystar Cast Stone & Walnut Christian Prayer Wall Panel, c.1965
Daystar Cast Stone & Walnut Christian Prayer Wall Panel, c.1965

Daystar Cast Stone & Walnut Christian Prayer Wall Panel, c.1965

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Daystar Cast Stone & Walnut Christian Prayer Wall Panel, c.1965.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man in Prayer on Rug, Bergmann Signature
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man in Prayer on Rug, Bergmann Signature

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man in Prayer on Rug, Bergmann Signature

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Vienna bronze clearly shows off the quality of the Bergmann Foundry. The detailing is top grade and the cold painting is exceptional. Please note how carefully the man's clothi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915
Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very colorful and exotic bronze is typical of the work of Franz Bergmann. While it does not bear his foundry mark, it has all the ear marks of his work. The subject, the qualit...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton
19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton

19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton

By Minton

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine parian group of Mother and child, modeled as a mother praying over her sleeping child. Circa 1860 English Footnote: Minton ware, cream-coloured and blue-printed earth...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Shaped as Praying Man on a Prayer Mat
Antique Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Shaped as Praying Man on a Prayer Mat

Antique Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Shaped as Praying Man on a Prayer Mat

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique cold-painted Vienna bronze shaped as a praying man on a prayer mat. Early 20th century. Measures: 8.5 x 8 cm. Height: 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Presumabl...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A very special antique collection - this long strand of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These ros...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge antique communal 24 foot p...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Milano, IT

The monk, a revered figure in Buddhist culture, represents the essence of devotion and prayer. In a world where prayer is the master, this sculpture serves as a silent reminder of th...

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

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Balinese Figure Sculpture in High-Gloss Black Lacquer, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Balinese Figure Sculpture in High-Gloss Black Lacquer, 20th Century

Hand-Carved Balinese Figure Sculpture in High-Gloss Black Lacquer, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An impressive and highly decorative hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a Balinese royal or ceremonial female figure, distinguished by its elaborate headdress, serene facial expre...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period
Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period

Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Madonna from the 17th century, in lacquered and carved wood, life-size: she stands, wrapped in her veils, her hands in prayer. This sculpture must have been leaning against a wal...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in Prayer
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in Prayer

Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in Prayer

Located in Dallas, TX

Cast in France circa 1960, this elegant mid-century bronze sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary in quiet devotion, hands pressed in prayer and eyes gently lowered.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Early 21st century Large bronze Avalokiteshvara statue from China
Early 21st century Large bronze Avalokiteshvara statue from China

Early 21st century Large bronze Avalokiteshvara statue from China

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Cast in bronze and shown in the Namaskara mudra, the gesture of prayer and reverence, the sculpture conveys humility, devotion, and inner peace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Clay Tablets with Bodhisattvas
18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Clay Tablets with Bodhisattvas

18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Clay Tablets with Bodhisattvas

Located in Ukiah, CA

I’ve always liked old Tibetan clay tablets because they feel closer to prayer than to sculpture. These examples, probably 18th/19th century or perhaps earlier, are filled with rows ...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow

Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

If there was an arrow it would pass directly through his head, but that is a part of the metaphor: The arrow is invisible because it is the archer's concentrated thought or prayer. ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Located in Forney, TX

From important historical artifacts, church altarpiece, reredos, Roman Catholic cathedral lamp, altarstick pricket candlestick, ecclesiastical architectural salvage, tabernacle cabin...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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Single Prayer

Christine FederighiSingle Prayer, 1996

Unavailable

H 14 in Dm 14 in

Single Prayer

By Christine Federighi

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Christine received her MFA in 1974 from Alfred University in New York, and her BFA in 1972 from the Cleveland Institute of Art. In addition to her artistic career, Federighi was a pr...

Materials

Ceramic

Buddhas Prayer for Birds

Susan KadishBuddhas Prayer for Birds

Unavailable

H 14 in W 14.5 in

Buddhas Prayer for Birds

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Kadish's work utilizes the intricacies of East Asian pottery techniques in order to transform the malleable surface of the clay into beautiful sculptures that would be perfect additi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Guardian of Prayer

Jaeok LeeGuardian of Prayer

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

Guardian of Prayer

By Jaeok Lee

Located in Boston, MA

Jaeok Lee b. 1953, Seoul, Korea 1995 Harvard Clay Studio, Cambridge, MA
1990 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA 1985 Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA 1977 BA Univ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Prayer Drum
Prayer Drum

Prayer Drum

Unavailable

H 70 in Dm 18 in

Prayer Drum

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wooden prayer drum with Mindanao carving and painted motifs. For more photos, contact dealer.

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Vintage 1950s Philippine Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Leather

Prayer Sticks, painted wood totems red and yellow
Prayer Sticks, painted wood totems red and yellow

Prayer Sticks, painted wood totems red and yellow

Located in Chicago, IL

Prayer Sticks (set of 5) Red and Yellow Native American inspired linear geometric abstract patterns on burnished and painted wood. 36" high, width varies depending on installation ...

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2010s Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kol Nidrei (Stone Bust),
Kol Nidrei (Stone Bust),

Albert SwayKol Nidrei (Stone Bust),, Unknown

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in

Kol Nidrei (Stone Bust),

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ALBERT SWAY "Kol Nidrei" (Stone Bust), Man in Prayer, Judaica Sculpture, SIGNED Stone bust of a man in Yom Kippur prayer of Kol Nidrei, wrapped in talith (prayer shawl).

Category

1950s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Korea House Roof 20

Korea House Roof 20

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji paper Buddhist prayers Rolled paper Multicolored Wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

The Old Memory IV

Suh Jeong MinThe Old Memory IV, 2016

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 55.12 in

The Old Memory IV

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji paper Buddhist prayers Rolled paper Multicolored Wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

Tao 8

Suh Jeong MinTao 8, 2016

Unavailable

H 71.66 in W 59.06 in

Tao 8

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji paper Buddhist prayers Rolled paper Multicolored Wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

Tao 11

Suh Jeong MinTao 11, 2017

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 43.31 in

Tao 11

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji paper Buddhist prayers Rolled paper Multicolored Wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

Tao 10

Suh Jeong MinTao 10, 2017

Unavailable

H 182 in W 150 in

Tao 10

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji paper Buddhist prayers Rolled paper Multicolored Wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

The Old Memory V

Suh Jeong MinThe Old Memory V, 2016

Unavailable

H 89.38 in W 71.66 in

The Old Memory V

By Suh Jeong Min

Located in New York, NY

Hanji Paper Rolled Paper Buddhist Prayers Wall Sculpture Multi Colored

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

Chimera in Prayer - Sculptures by Kiki Smith - 2004
Chimera in Prayer - Sculptures by Kiki Smith - 2004

Chimera in Prayer - Sculptures by Kiki Smith - 2004

By Kiki Smith

Located in Roma, IT

Chimera in prayer is a contemporary artwork realized by Kiki Smith in 2004.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"WINGS FROM HER PRAYERS" BRONZE SCULPTURE

"WINGS FROM HER PRAYERS" BRONZE SCULPTURE

By John Bennett 1

Located in San Antonio, TX

John Bennett (Born 1952) Fredericksburg, Texas Artist Image Size: 29 tall x 13 x 10 Medium: Bronze Sculpture "Wings for Her Prayers" John Bennett (Born 1952) John Bennett was designa...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unanswered Prayers
Unanswered Prayers

Jennifer SmallUnanswered Prayers, 2015

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H 37.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Unanswered Prayers

By Jennifer Small

Located in Montreal, Quebec

For Nicolas Bourriaud, the flea market is a place where “past production is recycled and switches direction” and where “an object is given a new idea.” On the stalls of the flea mar...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bronze Wall Sculpture "Indian Prayer" by Darlene Krohn
Bronze Wall Sculpture "Indian Prayer" by Darlene Krohn

Bronze Wall Sculpture "Indian Prayer" by Darlene Krohn

Located in Toledo, OH

Bronze wall sculpture by Native American artist Darlene Krohn titled "Indian Prayer", 1998, depicts a Native American woman with hands raised in prayer.

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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The Virgin Mary during prayer. Unsigned.  

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Angel in Prayer
Angel in Prayer

Angel in Prayer

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Angel in Prayer

Located in Rome, IT

Angel in prayer, the sculpture is a very refined work by a great sculptor of the early twentieth century.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Ceramic wall hanging of 3 Infants: "Prayer'
Ceramic wall hanging of 3 Infants: "Prayer'

Ceramic wall hanging of 3 Infants: "Prayer'

By Kenjiro Kitade

Located in New York, NY

Kitade’s search for the universal common ground in life, even in conflict. ‘Conflict is part of human nature, there is always a Side A and Side B in life and in this show it is the s...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Bronze 'Prayer Hands' Woman Figure
Bronze 'Prayer Hands' Woman Figure

Bronze 'Prayer Hands' Woman Figure

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H 14.57 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Bronze 'Prayer Hands' Woman Figure

Located in London, GB

A bronze patinated 'prayer hands' woman figure sculpture. With ornate detailing, the figure is adorned in a bronze skirt and jewels.

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Early 20th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Carved Wood Female Figure Kneeling in Prayer
18th Century Carved Wood Female Figure Kneeling in Prayer

18th Century Carved Wood Female Figure Kneeling in Prayer

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautifully carved French wood sculpture from the 18th century is almost 3 ft in height, and will make a wonderful display of art in any room.

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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Prayers Go in Sky" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
"Prayers Go in Sky" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii

"Prayers Go in Sky" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii

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H 17.75 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in

"Prayers Go in Sky" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii

By Toyoharu Kii

Located in Chicago, IL

A leader of the cross-cultural craft resurgence, Japan-based artist Toyoharu Kii creates his intricate mosaics with handcut Italian marble and smalti, Venetian glass made by the same...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral
Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral

Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral

Located in Chicago, IL

This amulet box (also called a gau) was made in Tibet over a century ago. It probably once held a protective, religious relic or was used as a portable shrine. The body is finely cra...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

19th Century Buddha Figure in Prayer Hand-Carved from Sandstone
19th Century Buddha Figure in Prayer Hand-Carved from Sandstone

19th Century Buddha Figure in Prayer Hand-Carved from Sandstone

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century sandstone Buddha figure. This Buddha figure of sandstone was hand-carved during the 19th century, though quite possibly the late 18th century. The carved sandstone was...

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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

18th C, Late Baroque, Religious, Flemish Shool, Sculpture of an Angel
18th C, Late Baroque, Religious, Flemish Shool, Sculpture of an Angel

18th C, Late Baroque, Religious, Flemish Shool, Sculpture of an Angel

Located in brussel, BE

This elegant, beautifully polished angel holds his hands together as if in prayer. The sculpture may have been part of a wooden pulpit.

Category

18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Sculpture Pair of Carved Wooden Cherubs
17th Century Italian Sculpture Pair of Carved Wooden Cherubs

17th Century Italian Sculpture Pair of Carved Wooden Cherubs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

One of the two putti on the face shows signs of consumption probably the faithful touched his face in prayer. Two fascinating collectible sculptures. Ideal for beautifying a church ...

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Antique 1680s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Hebrew Jerusalem Judaica Prayer Plaque Wall Sculpture Frank Meisler
Rare Vintage Hebrew Jerusalem Judaica Prayer Plaque Wall Sculpture Frank Meisler

Rare Vintage Hebrew Jerusalem Judaica Prayer Plaque Wall Sculpture Frank Meisler

By Frank Meisler

Located in Surfside, FL

Rare Vintage unusual piece. Silver plated and gold plated The Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Frank Meisler has sculpted the city of Jerusalem, its walls and buildings culminating in ...

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Pair Sculptures Winged Angels Wood Tuscany 17/18th Century Old master Gold Art
Pair Sculptures Winged Angels Wood Tuscany 17/18th Century Old master Gold Art

Pair Sculptures Winged Angels Wood Tuscany 17/18th Century Old master Gold Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The two figures are depicted in a kneeling position, kneeling as a sign of devotion or reverence, symmetrical to each other, with their legs in a chiastic position and with their han...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"The Prayer Man" Granite Sculpture 16" x 8" x 10" in Ed. 1/1 by Hany Gabriel

"The Prayer Man" Granite Sculpture 16" x 8" x 10" in Ed. 1/1 by Hany Gabriel

Located in Culver City, CA

"The Prayer Man" Granite Sculpture 16" x 8" x 10" in Ed. 1/1 by Hany Gabriel * Due to the Ministry of Culture policy + COVID situation, handling time (paperwork) may take up to 1-3 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Man in Prayer by Antoine Bofill
French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Man in Prayer by Antoine Bofill

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Man in Prayer by Antoine Bofill

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Shippensburg, PA

About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued fur...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kotel Ha'Maaravi (Western Wall), Sitting in Prayer, Judaica Embossed Copper
Kotel Ha'Maaravi (Western Wall), Sitting in Prayer, Judaica Embossed Copper

Kotel Ha'Maaravi (Western Wall), Sitting in Prayer, Judaica Embossed Copper

By Mordechai Avniel

Located in Surfside, FL

Judaica Embossed copper, with old label on back, made in Palestine, Bezalel School, Jerusalem MORDECHAI AVNIEL Minsk, Belarus, b. 1900, d. 1989 Mordechai Avniel is best known for hi...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"
19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

Located in New York, NY

Rare 19th century Buddhist Taoist Prayer Board. Beautifully carved gilded calligraphy prayer board blessing. This is a singular solid board of wood. A very special and sacred ble...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag
Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag

Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag

Located in Somis, CA

From Tibet, a combination of authentic Tibetan Prayer Flag and a large Ghau amulet. The amulet in brocade cover with hand made metal shrine housing a finely carved Green Tara. The fi...

Category

20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Monk Statue in Prayer
19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Monk Statue in Prayer

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Monk Statue in Prayer

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a counter, a study, or a wine cellar with this large antique wood figure. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1890, the carved figurative sculpture stands on an integral squar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Plush Silk Buddhist, Prayer Chanting Mat
Japanese Antique Plush Silk Buddhist, Prayer Chanting Mat

Japanese Antique Plush Silk Buddhist, Prayer Chanting Mat

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare opportunity- one of a kind Acquired in Japan many years ago and coming from an old collection, comes this Japanese antique plush thick silk chanting or prayer mat which would...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel Decorated with Coral and Turquoise
Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel Decorated with Coral and Turquoise

Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel Decorated with Coral and Turquoise

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century prayer wheel decorated with turquoise, coral and carved bone. The prayer wheel was traditionally used by a Tibetan monk to spin in a repetitive, meditative rhythm.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Coral

Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Five Pieces
Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Five Pieces

Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Five Pieces

Located in South Burlington, VT

Myanmar, Burma, a one of a kind collection of five old Buddhist prayer offering votive sculptures dating to the early part of the last century.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads
Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads

Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find 24 feet long A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over 1000 handcrafted wooden hard wood beads with a large central largest diameter "Guru ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer

Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

Vienna bronzes are a specialty of ours and the Orientalist theme is certainly one of the most sought after subject matters. This finely cast and detailed paint make this one a fine e...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century
Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find 18 feet long A huge antique communal 18 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over 800 handcrafted wooden hard wood beads with a large central largest diameter "Guru b...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box
Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Asian (likely Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese) dark natural Agarwood prayer bead Buddhist rosary bracelet. The piece has a beautiful rich color and glowing organic patina...

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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-ty...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this nearly 20-foot long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of wood, except for the large one which has glass insets. The kanji on one side of the glass ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru"...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Silver Plate Plaque of Mary Notre Dame De Lourdes in Prayer W Wooden Easel Stand
Silver Plate Plaque of Mary Notre Dame De Lourdes in Prayer W Wooden Easel Stand

Silver Plate Plaque of Mary Notre Dame De Lourdes in Prayer W Wooden Easel Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 1900, Gothic Revival signed plaque of 'Notre Dame de Lourdes' with musical movement. Notre Dame de Lourdes is French for "Our Lady of Lourdes", which refers to the Marian appa...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item
Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item

Located in South Burlington, VT

Historical Bell- Immediately Useable First ever to be offered A genuine temple used de-accession 96 inch prayer bell with original wooden handled rope from a shrine in Nakamura Wa...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Native American Pottery Partial Glaze Sculpture
Native American Pottery Partial Glaze Sculpture

Native American Pottery Partial Glaze Sculpture

Located in Norwood, NJ

Native American pottery sculpture, "Prayer Smoke" signed. Dated 1977. Partially glazed.

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Late 20th Century American Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Wall Shrine/ Chapel with Glass Mary Sculpture
Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Wall Shrine/ Chapel with Glass Mary Sculpture

Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Wall Shrine/ Chapel with Glass Mary Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

This antique shrine has a beautiful and rich patina and we purchased it with a divine Mother Mary sculpture inside. This small, Mary-in-prayer-sculpture is made of satinated and cut ...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

Special Pair of Buddha Bookends, 1920s
Special Pair of Buddha Bookends, 1920s

Special Pair of Buddha Bookends, 1920s

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H 6.25 in W 6 in D 4 in

Special Pair of Buddha Bookends, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

A special pair of Buddha bookend sculptures in prayer position, in an ebonized metal.

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Vintage 1920s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Shop Sign 'Kanban'
Japanese Shop Sign 'Kanban'

Japanese Shop Sign 'Kanban'

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H 40 in W 12 in D 4 in

Japanese Shop Sign 'Kanban'

Located in Hudson, NY

Large sculpture of prayer beads used as a shop sign. Can be displayed flat or hung on a wall.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Eight Pieces
Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Eight Pieces

Collection Burmese Antique Buddhist Prayer Offering Votives Eight Pieces

Located in South Burlington, VT

Myanmar, Burma, a one of a kind collection of eight old Buddhist prayer offering votive sculptures dating to the early part of the last century.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Glazed Ceramic & Sculptural Wall Dish Christ Last Supper Vally Wieselthier Style
Glazed Ceramic & Sculptural Wall Dish Christ Last Supper Vally Wieselthier Style

Glazed Ceramic & Sculptural Wall Dish Christ Last Supper Vally Wieselthier Style

By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and aesthetically brilliant wall sculpture of Christ and twelve apostles in prayer.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint, Clay

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Prayer Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of prayer sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of prayer sculpture, those designed in folk art, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made item from our selection of prayer sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Franz Bergmann and Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Prayer Sculpture?

A piece of prayer sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,893, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.