Vietnamese Sculptures

Solid brass sculpture of three women designed as a shelf sitter, by Dolbi-Cashier and produced in South Korea in the late 1970's early 1980's. The three ...

Standout jade turbo Marmoratus shell, rare and unusual for its size.

A group of three antique hairpins, crafted in silver and topped with ivory and silver filigree on top. From old Indochina (Vietnam), circa 1860. The ...

After Thanh Le Nguyen (Vietnamese, 1919 – 2006) Untitled (bust of a young woman), mid-20th century Bronze sculpture with black patina on wood base Stamped ...

A beautifully cast bronze figure of a lion, with original patination.

This antique Buddha sculpture with children was created in Vietnam, Asia, circa 1930; the colorful porcelain sculpture features a "happy" Bud...

Exquisite early 20th century bronze bust sculpture by Vietnamese artist Na Duc Thuc (20th century). Featuring an incredible Asian old man with graceful facial expression. It is mount...

18th century (or earlier) bell excavated from the Central Highlands Vietnam Mounted for best viewing.

Collection of 18th-20th Century Asian Opium Pipes from Japan, China and Viet Nam Largest to smallest lengths: 10.5 inches long 9.25 inches long 8.13 inch...

This bust of a Laotian Women is one of the artist most recognizable sculptural works.The distinctive and detailed work is done in a modern style and has an affinity to the best works shown in Europe particularly bronzes done in France and Germany during the first three decades of the 20th century. The artist was born during decade of the 20th century in Long Xuyen, he became one of Vietnam's most prominent arts just before and after the rise of Ho Chi Minh. The work presented here was executed in the late 1930's and was used as a production piece in the artists atelier during the late 40's and early 50's. The work presented is in excellent condition with an all original patina without damage or alteration.Signed with his chop mark on the reverse of the bust this chop was used in his studio while his later production pieces made after the opening of his lacquer company bare the mark on the lacquered block base. Nguyen Thanh's best work is recognized as his lacquer production for the luxury French liner S.S. Normande. His work for the French and his modern European style come not surprisingly from France's colonial possessions in South East Asia and Vietnam in particular. French artists established the E' Cole des Beaux Arts de I. 'Indochine during the very early years of the 20th century. Nguyen Thanh was enrolled in this school and learned draftsmanship, sculpture, painting and traditional oriental lacquer techniques. After an intensive period of travel abroad primarily in Western Europe he returned to teach art and sculpture. One such student Diep Minh Chau became under his influence an important sculptor in his own right during the cultural revolution of Ho Chi Minh. Many major works based on propaganda themes recognized as master works are directly influenced by Nguyen Thanhs technical principles while Thanh himself did not express any direct interest in the revolution that divided and up lifted his country. He maintained his atelier throughout teaching and produced a wide range of work. In the late 1940s he founded Thanh Le...

A cast bronze figure of a Taoist Ancestor, dressed in decorated long-sleeved robes, sitting on a throne in a regal position.

A hand-carved table stand with a stone inset from Vietnam. Ornate traditional carvings on apron. Dark wood finish.