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Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell
Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant.
No tusk
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng".
This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze.
Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940
Origin: Northern Japan, circa 1940
Style: Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Material: Wood
Experience the enchanting artistry...
Category
1940s Japanese Edo Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
This striking abstract wall sculpture, crafted from wood, showcases a captivating interplay of form and texture. Designed by ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature.
Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998)
Master: Hisashiro Ogur...
Category
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity.
Richly carved in organic burl wood.
circa 1960s.
Measure: 45.5" High.
X.
Category
1960s Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
IMPORTANT FEMALE FIGURE WITH SWING HEAD Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT FEMALE FIGURE WITH SWING HEAD Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
In export china,
Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735) with articulated head, polychrome and gi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China
Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois)
three porcelain figurines stamped on their base (red base)
White, black, pink and red color
hand painted
Origin China Circa 1920
Excellent condition without restorations
small fissure on the penis
Erotic depictions include paintings, sculptures, photographs, dramatic works, musical and literary compositions depicting scenes of a sexual nature. They have been created by almost all civilizations, ancient and modern. Ancient cultures frequently associated the sexual act...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Okimono bronze deer
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Japanese Okimono bronze deer
Male deer sculpture during mating season
It can be seen that the deer is in the mating season (Bellowing).
Sculpture of Japanese Origin from the Meiji pe...
Category
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
Category
1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 5. Measures: 25.5 x 7 cm 30.5 x 9 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 46 x 12 cm 30.5 x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert.
Depicting a Chinese monastery scene.
The border is decorated with small repeating ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Hand-carved wooden statue with Lord Krishna from a piece of a tree
Located in Delft, NL
Hand-carved wooden statue with Lord Krishna from a piece of a tree
A hand-carved statue from a piece of a tree with bark
With a scene of Lord Kr...
Category
20th Century Indian Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing Dynasty
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty
Chinese export porcelain (from the India Company), Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty. Polychrome and...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Silk
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer, Bone and "Root" Wood Screen Meiji Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese lacquer, bone and "Root" wood screen
Meiji period, late 19th century
of rectangular form, inlaid and applied in relief with finely carved bone with large leafy peony spr...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Asian Hand Carved Buddha Coral Figurine from the Qinq Dynasty
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Qing Dynasty Hand Carved Asian Buddha Coral Figurine
Beautiful coral carving of Buddha reclining on a trunk, with perfectly executed details.
Measures:
Height: 9.5 centimeters
Length...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elem...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mounted antique architectural carved wood fragment from Europe mounted.
This antique fragment were elements of a section of...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brahma - Four Faces - Eight Arms Sculpture Statue Vintage 1980s, Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative handmade sculpture or statue. Showing Brahma, the first of the three Hindu trinity, he is the creator of the universe. He is depicted with four faces looking at the four...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9 cm 31 x 9.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
Made into a wall bracket stand.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This anti...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Harem Shoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe.
One shoe only available.
Great decorative collector item,
circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture.
An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tang Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fragment...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian Hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan ...
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rattan
Sculpted Organic Block Form, Large Pure White Onix Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
03C pure white Onix large sculpture by Marie Jeunet.
Dimensions: H 52 x L 16.5 cm.
Materials: Pure White Onix Marble
A tribute collection to the exceptional stones that nature o...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man.
Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green.
There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet.
Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century,
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle
Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper
6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Terra Cotta Mask
Located in Round Top, TX
Rare terra cotta mask from a temple.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Carved Malachite "Pagoda" Mountain Scene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved malachite "pagoda" mountain scene
19th/20th century
Late Qing dynasty
wood stand
Measures: Width 15.2 cm, 6 in.
height with sta...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
Ropes No. 6 Wall Sculpture by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Ropes No. 6 Wall Sculpture by Meg Morrison
Dimensions: W 64 x D 10 x H 102 cm (approximate measurements)
Materials: Yarn, other.
The yarn used in my ropes is reclaimed from text...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki .
Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013)
He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
Category
1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Immortal Deity Carved Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity
Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D x 10 W inches
Original Preowned Vintage Unrestored...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Carved Sodalite Archaistic Vessel, 19th / 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved Sodalite Archaistic vessel, 19th / 20th century, of archaic fanglei form and double round section, each side carved in relief with a taotie mask, the shoulders flank...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: R...
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rattan
Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Lapis Lazuli snuff bottle
Chinese,
carved in the form of a fish, has stopper
Measures: Height 2.5 in. (6.5 cm.).
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Asian Wood Hand Crafted Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Asian coffee table, great quality and very fine hand carved wood.
Rectangular Asian wood coffee table with very interesting art work, ...
Category
20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive element th...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9.5 cm 30 x 10cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Cast Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized cast bronze Buddhist hand mounted on a black wooden stand and is covered with a great patina.
A vintage oversized Thai bronze sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei
Located in London, GB
A beautifully painted with a joyful face vintage striped Japanese traditional Kokeshi Doll which I've identified from Yajirou-Kei but happy to stand corrected. The majority of this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Spinach-green Jade "Prunus and Deer" table screens
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Spinach-green Jade "Prunus and Deer" table screens
each worked on both sides with deer, prunus blossoms and birds, carved in mirror image, the stone of a rich variegated g...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Bronze Female Figurative Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze female figurative sculpture. She sits atop a wood base, both showing some wear and discoloration. Not signed, undated.
Category
20th Century Asian Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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