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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s). Intricate spoons and ladles were most likely used for large ceremonial feasts and offerings to ance...
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1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Indonesian Hand Carved Heron Sculpture with Purple, Orange and Black Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian hand carved heron sculpture from the mid-20th century, with polychrome finish. Hand carved in Indonesia during the midcentury period...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail. Often described as t...
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1950s Indian Folk Art Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Two Vintage Thai Handmade Carved and Painted Elephant Sculptures from Chiang Mai
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two vintage Thai handmade carved elephant sculptures from Chiang Mai, with slight variations. They are priced and sold individually. Born in Northern Thailand during the mid-century period, each of these two small sculptures depicts an elephant, laying down on its knees. Possibly in position to let a human get on their back, with their trunk lifted upwards, they exude a calm presence. Accented with carved motifs and traces of polychromy, these Thai elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving from the mid-20th century, with arched silhouette. Handcrafted in China and mounted on a custom base, this wooden sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nepalese Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure of Manjushri, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century. The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Court Lady Candle Holders, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders in the form of court ladies holding lotus blossoms, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. Modeled after 18th century Qianlo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The heads of these impressive creatures come off so they can be used as incense burners.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Temple Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with gold, black and red patina. Crafted in Thailand during the midcentury period, this...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Impressive Bronze Head of Buddha on Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large and imposing cast bronze Buddha head, beautifully mounted on a black base and raised on a Chinese hardwood pedestal. The style of the Buddha is typical of Northern Thailand. Buddha head with eyes lowered in meditation, serene and calm, representing the enlightened Buddha. Finely modeled with incised chin, bow-shaped mouth, elongated eyes and gently arching brows, flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair in tight curls over the ushnisha the symbol of his ultimate wisdom. A large flame as symbol of his spirituality is placed on top of his head. The elongated earlobes caused by wearing heavy...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a headboard, coffee table or sim...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Wood, Teak

Italian Porcelain Figure by Batiguani
By Batiguani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian porcelain sculpture. Measures: Height 56 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 22 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hardstone Grape Cluster Arrangement, circa 1935-1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese hardstone grape cluster arrangement, circa 1935-1940. Realistically modeled grapes, vines and leaves in various color jades, arranged on a sto...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Sculpture of Woman from Bali
Located in Roma, IT
This is a wonderful wooden sculpture, describes a woman from Bali. Middle 20th century. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy crea...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban. An orientalist Moorish patinated cast bronze figure of a standing guard on stand. (Missing something in his ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and detailed. Great addition to any collection or ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Located in Stamford, CT
A Papua New Guinea hand carved ebony lime spatula covered with continuous swirl designs etched on the open handle and shaft, with some traces of lime stil...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted cast brass sculpture of cows and a holy man on stand. Cows are considered holy in India. Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati used to sit on Nandi and trav...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a headboard, cof...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a wal...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

China Fine Old Snuff Bottle Jumping Fish & Lily
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare snuff bottle form. China, a finely carved cream colored snuff bottle of a jumping fish - a significant bottle ornament with a light brown calcifie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat, the water buffalo standing on the original carv...
Category

1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Carved Wooden Statue of a Warrior on his Horse
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. Born in Burma during the mid-century period, this striking carved wooden statue ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Ceramic Peacock
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant breathtaking ceramic peacock. Measures: Height 40 cm. Width 65 cm. Depth 35 cm. Weight 14 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Owl Master Work Charger Eva Fritz-Lindner, 19.25 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
The Artist's Personal and Unique Favorite, 19.25 inches diameter This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed charger featuring a magnificent owl in full plume. It was designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz...
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Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Standing Bronze Beauty Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant statue made of bronze, beautiful facial expression, hands pointed forward in grace and goodwill. Exceptional dress with vivid stars like repetitive motif all around. One of a...
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1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
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1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Thai Siamese Carved Teak Wood Panel of Temple Goddess
Located in New York, NY
Old Siamese hand-carved teak panel of a temple goddess and her admirer or consort, with finely detailed background.
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Soapstone Puffin Bird Sculpture, Marked E 5516
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large soapstone puffin bird sculpture, simplistic in design, wings tucked in, standing with legs together and the head slightly cocked to one side. The soapstone puffin measures 9&qu...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

20th Sculpture of an Asiatic Man with Birds and Harlequin Motifs, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring statue will elevate any interior decor. Nimble and flexible yet astute and clever, this statue is here portrayed in the midst of a traditional dance. The masterful de...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Intricately Carved Vintage Burmese Looms
Located in New York, NY
Two intricately carved and custom mounted vintage Burmese looms in the form of prancing roosters. Rarely seen. Priced and sold individually, Burma, c...
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1940s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Architectural Wood Hand Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful wall hanging made of wood with interesting motifs of starburst drops and hearts hand-painted with muted green turquoise color. Great piece to hang on the wall or overhead door.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Complete Burmese Buddha and Monk Set
Located in New York, NY
A complete set of five intricately carved vintage Burmese monks and Buddha in flowing robes on lotus leaf and carrying alms bowls. Spiritual and beautiful, these pieces are extraordinarily detailed (see additional photos). Dimensions: largest piece - Buddha L...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Asian Decorated Columns with Vines, Leaves
Located in Miami, FL
The tall columns have a sturdy square base. Each column is decorated with a wine theme that includes leaves and vines. Both pieces are outfitted with their original finish, and would...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Copper Mao Busts, Cultural Revolution Period
Located in New York, NY
Three Classic copper busts of Chairman Mao from the Cultural Revolution period. These were found in many Chinese homes during Mao's reign. A piece of Chinese history, China, circa 19...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Southeast Asian Style Sculpture of a Buddha'
Located in CH
Southeast Asian style sculpture of a Buddha.
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Chinese Camel with a Sancai Glaze.
Located in Schagen, NL
This absolute stunning positioned camel was manufactured in China, circa 1960s and finished with a Sancai glaze. It's saddlebags show a man's face. Free shipping to Continental Europ...
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1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large 20th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Yama and Yami
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Nepalese tantric gilt bronze figure of the dikpala Yama and his sister, Yami, early to mid-20th century (1920s-1940s). Well cast and richly gilt, the buffalo headed dikpala (directional guardian) of the South stands upon the back of a bull trampling a prostate figure. Yama is portrayed here in his four armed form. His primary arms hold a flaming kapala (skull cup...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Batik Stamp
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique fish batik stamp set in an espresso teakwood frame. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
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1960s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Japanese Stump Table with Slate Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Japanese stump table with slate top, believed to be circa 1950s, possibly earlier. This table has an incredible hand-carved base, made out o...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Pair of Sulawesi Colored Panels
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of colored panels,SULAWESI,Indonesia nice black and red old patina these panels come from old Sulawesi houses in Indonesia
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Export Bas Relief of Seated Scholar
Located in Buchanan, MI
Monumental Chinese Export bas relief of seated scholar, great detail with very good dimensional depth.
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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Italy Murano Large Unique Hand blown Glass Meditation Buddha, Signoretto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind meditaton buddha From Italy and Murano comes this charming large scale, solid hand blown glass seated Meditating Buddha It is a rare one-of-a-kind sculpture executed in amber color with gold flecking and high lights by maestro Giancarlo Signoretto. Signature: signed on the front base Giancarlo Signoretto, about 1985 Dimensions: 15 inches high Provenance: Veneto, Italy forty year old family collection. Photographs taken both inside our gallery and outside in natural light for your viewing pleasure. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure and would make a spectacular acquisition for the discerning connoisseur of artistic delights or a very special meditation room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old carved wood folk art made in Japan. They are modeled after Japanese wartime children. This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The carving is b...
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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Beautiful Old Red Bronze Ikebana Vase- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find bronze "Bamboo" Form Ikebana Vase Japan, a stunning old handcrafted bronze and richly surfaced classic Ikebana bamboo handled vase/vessel, masterfully hand cast and ha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Ruyi
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese stone Ruyi is hand carved from a whole piece of solid stone. It shows very detailed hand craft works Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird on each end. Also, there...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Middle 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 24,4 cm tall, with dimensions of 1...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue is a captivating and spiritually significant artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze and adorned with fire gilding in 24-karat gol...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Middle 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha Altar - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Middle 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha Altar is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood a...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th century Old bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This bronze sculpture, originating from Nepal during the middle of the 20th century, is a stunning work of artistry. It stands at a height of 23,9 m and boasts dimensions of 17,2 m i...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful carved wooden bear from the Hokkaido region. Hand carved by the Ainu people, exceptional, good quality carving. This bear has a wonderful realism to it, the bear looks a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Dimensions: 19 Inches Tall and 11 inches diameter Handsome original old green patina- just the w...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

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