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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom hardwood frame
"Seaside White and Gray Mountains" #2
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Dimensions:
Frame: 10.75 inches high and 15 inches wide.
Site: 6.25 inches high and 10.5 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique Thai Two Toned Wooden Drum with Leather Top and Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai wood and leather two toned processional drum from the 19th century, with slatted body, butterfly motifs and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th cent...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese antique wall-hanging wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/1603-1868/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan.
Although it is a small Buddha statue, it has a strong presence and is beautiful.
Originally, there was a wooden pe...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18 inches high and 65cm, 26 inches length and 25cm, 10 inches wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger.
Chestnuts are a central part of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Early 20th century Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese betelnut box is a classic example of early 20th-century lacquerware artistry from Burma (modern-day Myanmar). Expertly handcrafted using traditional techniques, this...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Coming from an American Folk art collection of animal sculptures- only one.
A fine huge, signed, and heavily hand carved charming erect rabbit measuring 21 inches tall and 9 inches wide- one of the largest hand carved rabbits...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Standing Buddha
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bronze standing Buddha from Thailand,
Ayuthaya Period, 15-16 th Century,
great patina and shine of the antique patinated Bronze,
Buddha in Abhaya Mudra pose, sign of p...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice wood sculpture of a Balinese Diety. It's hand painted to add a aged patina to the wood. Elegantly carved, it shows the craftsmanship of the Balinese carver.
Category
1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen
A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small antique Southeast Asian cast bronze buddha head sculpture with verdigris patina mounted on a black base wood stand.
Bronze Sukhothai style Buddha bronze head with green patina,...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Vintage Set of 5 Traditional Hand-Painted Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of five traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruko' and 'Togatta' style "Kokeshi" dolls, dating from circa the mid-20th century.
Consisting of five different-siz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts.
15th/16th century or earlier, Northern China, most likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog / guardian lion), the crouching beast with legs back and flaming body depicted ready to pounce. Retaining partial remnants of the red wax export seal, indicating they are authentic and were legally exported out of the country.
Dimensions: (approx)
Largest: 18" Tall, 19" Wide, 8" Deep
History:
Chinese roof tiles have been a part of Chinese architecture for over 2,000 years. These unique and beautifully crafted tiles have become an integral part of traditional Chinese culture, and have gained international recognition for their beauty and cultural significance. In this article, we will explore the different types of Chinese roof tiles, their construction, cultural significance, preservation and restoration techniques, and modern uses.
Chinese imperial roof decorations or roof charms or roof-figures (Chinese: 檐獸/檐兽; pinyin: yán shòu) or "walking beasts" (Chinese: 走獸/走兽; pinyin: zǒu shòu) or "crouching beasts" (Chinese: 蹲獸/蹲兽; pinyin: Dūn shòu) were statutes placed along the ridge line of official buildings of the Chinese empire. Only official buildings (palaces, government buildings, and some temples) were permitted to use such roof decorations.
Occasionally arranged in an outward marching procession with various different examples, the number and type indicating the importance of the duties performed within the building or within the courtyard protected by a gate. With a maximum number of nine, the mythical beast was one of the highest in rank, thus modeled set to pounce upon the man and lower ranking creatures, ready to devour them should they stray from performing their duties with faithfulness and rectitude
The Design and Construction of Chinese Roofs:
The roof design is an important aspect of Chinese architecture, with each component of the roof playing a specific role. Chinese roof tiles fit into the overall design of the roof and are placed on top of wooden supports called purlins. The interlocking system of Chinese roof tiles ensures that they stay in place and prevent leaks. Ridge tiles...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Newly carved large lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a magnificent and spiritually significant work of art. It stands at an impressive height of 113 cm, with dimensions of 90 cm in width and 59 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Tang Horses/War Horses
Located in Pomona, CA
Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning pair of vintage Tang Dynasty style Emperor/War horses. Each piece stands as a testament to intricate ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Thai Temple Drum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Vintage Large Hollywood Regency Brass Deer Stag Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Hollywood Regency Brass Deer Stag Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 45" H x 25" W x 20" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity
Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater.
This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the underside.
This mask is the mask of Waka-Onna - or young beautiful woman. It may be that of Ko-omote. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India.
Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses.
Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse.
the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered.
19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Chinese shadow box features a hand carved wood and gilded Foo Dog from the Qing Dynasty. It is mounted in a massive and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
A small Khmer bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Angkor Period, Style of Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Cambodia.
This small Khmer bronze devotiona...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Four Buddhas Stone Pagoda, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just Found, Call or message us for details.
For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagod...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira).
The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each costumed in matching brocades characteristics the house of Takeda, supported on lacquered ...
Category
1820s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Ice Carved Bi Disc in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ice carved Bi disc
Steel stand
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" from the 19th Century.
The hand-carved of the loverly gourd shape with the flora to wrap the gourd. The color is presented in celed...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet.
This is a remarkable Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The...
Category
Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold, Berlin Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Fine Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
One Venini Alphabet Letters "Neon" Massimo Vignelli Design Years 1984
Located in Biella, IT
Venini Italy alphabet letters "neon" by Massimo Vignelli every letter in original lether bag,
hand bent letters in transparent rods with colored c...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China.
The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and powerful pose, early Tang dynasty, 618-907AD, comes with Oxford authentication TL test...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono",
Late Meiji Period.
Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art.
Brilliantly designed and a handsome plant presentation with removable ikebana vase inserted into an openwork wicker basket set on a wheeled cart...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in amorous poses with child and elephant presence and long flowing robes. Frame ...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Middle 20th century Beautiful old marble Ganesha from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
58,5 cm high
30,5 cm wide and 14 cm deep
Middle 20th century
Very high quality !
Weight: 15,13 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3726-4
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration.
Condition
Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand.
Wooden hand-carved fragments architectural truss temple, ...
Category
Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Located in Somis, CA
A captivating pair of late 19th-century bronze statues depicting Chinese officials. The left figure portrays an imperial advisor, his full face adorned with almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows and a pursed mouth, surmounted by an elaborate crown. His hands are clasped together, holding a Ruyi scepter, while he is attired in an open-neck robe. The right figure, an older advisor, shares similar facial features but is distinguished by a long beard and a flat crown, symbolizing his seniority. Clad in a closed robe befitting his age and rank, he holds a jade scepter...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative.
This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo to appear as though parceled by a cloth strung with tassels. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Stone Amitabha Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Seated in dhyanasana, Buddha wears a robe elegantly draped over his body and gathered around his ankles. Finely depicted face...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina.
Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Oriental Handmade Gold Porcelain Sitting Buddha Wearing Black Robe Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Oriental Handmade Porcelain Statue features a serene sitting Buddha adorned in a striking black robe with gold face and body, radiating peace, wisdom, and inner balance. The...
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Hibachi-Paulownia Brazier
Located in Pomona, CA
A Hibachi and Paulownia brazier. A carved monkey wrapped around the brazier. Copper liner
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful large polychromed Burmese temple dancer from the 19th century hand carved out of a piece of teak. Very decorative piece of art. 127 cm / 50 Inches tall. Please n...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a temple bracket buff sandstone central India carving.
From Central In...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Middle 20th century Old bronze Buddha statue from Nepal in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Buddha statue from Nepal
Material : bronze
31,9 cm high
28,1 cm wide and 21 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Middle 20th century
High quality !
Wei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Meiji Period, Miyao Bronze Statue of a Musician
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao bronze statue of a female muscian, having wonderful gilded high lights and mounted on a hardwood stand. Sign...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique 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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