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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Chinese jade carving of a branch of flowers
Located in New York, NY
on fitted, carved wooden base; 3.5in(D) x 9in(W) x 9.2in(H) are the overall dimensions of the jade carving with the wooden base; dimensions of jade carving only: 8.25in(W) x 5.25in(H...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Early 19th Century Gilded Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly decorative early 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding, creating a beautiful p...
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Early 19th Century Vietnamese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th/19thC Mongolian Tsong Ka Pa, 6065
Located in Ukiah, CA
18th/19thC Mongolian Tsong Ka Pa. Massive at 20.5 inches tall and 23 inches tall on its custom base. Superb face. Thick copper repousse, well-constructed, very solid, and in exceptional condition. Best of this type you will encounter in this size anywhere outside a museum or book. The previous owner, who lives in New York City, inherited it from a relative who purchased through an auction in Russia many years ago when a small Eastern Russian...
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Late 18th Century Mongolian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese/Silk Road. Bust alone stands 7.5 inches tall. The crown, face, and overall look suggest an extremely early dating-possibly over 1000 years old. . Extremely powerful pre...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
By Mimura Chikuho
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary hand-woven bamboo sculpture in an organic form by Japanese bamboo artist Mimura Chikuho (1973-). Named "Cloud on the Peak", the piece was made as one of his series in 2004. Entirely hand-woven in irregular plaiting, the artist challenged the traditional bamboo basket making and elevated it into modern abstract sculpture. The minimalist donut form resembles the hat-shaped cloud formed around the peak of the mountain (often seen on Fujisan in Japanese art). It displays a wonderful subtle undulation and irregularity in its organic shape, achieved by a mastery of the traditional technique. The irregular plaiting appears chaotic in its busy crossing patterns yet as a whole, the piece strangely quiet and introverted, demanding contemplation from the viewer. Signed "Chikuho" underneath in Kanji. The piece comes with its original storage paper box and a silk bag.
Provenance: Purchased from Tai Gallery/Textile Arts now (Tai Modern) in Santa Fe.
Mimura Chikuho was born in 1973 in Tokyo. He studied under Yufu Shohaku...
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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
White Jade Vase with Cover
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JADE VASE AND COVER
Of flattened baluster shape, rising from a splayed foot to an angular shoulder and a waisted neck set with a pair of mythical ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$30,000
Special Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
Measures: 61,5 cm high
47 cm wide and 35,5 cm deep
Weight: 22.2 kgs
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Nepal
Middle 20th centu...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Special Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue with Two Monks from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
51,8 cm high
37 cm wide and 32,5 cm deep
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
16-17th century
With the original monks
In very good condition ...
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Early 17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other.
The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons.
The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood.
The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood, Lacquer
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Behold the striking allure of this large antique hand-carved Singa Singa, ...
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19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculpted Terracotta Gandhara Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Large Maple Leaves Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à feuilles d'érables, des années 1970, fabriquée par Inosuke Kobayashi, prix du Premier Ministre en 1979.
Réputé pour son talent à reproduire avec précision l'art des tissus...
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1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form balanced on five points and fashioned from a particula...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,250 / set
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on black custom made base. Created in China during the...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Horse
The well-striated light to dark green jade with areas of pale gray and russet, on a prunus carved wood stand.
Height of horse 10.25 in., Width 1...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
19 cm high
Very special !!
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
13th Century
With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Multicolor Hand-Carved Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual color patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this Mogul wooden horse charms ...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive Finely detailed Pair of Burmese Temple Wood Statues. Rendered with Poly-chrome traces of pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept clo...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,550 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking architectural pole carved from solid teak that was used for building construction in Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types of carved poles...
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19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of 'Blanc De Chine' Porcelain Guanyin Statues, China, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine vintage pair of 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain Guanyin statues - each figure holding an applied flower and standing on a lotus leaf and decorative stan...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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 Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. Attract...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base
Located in Tampa, FL
Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home.
Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Seated Bronze Bouddha in Bhumisparsa mùdra, Mandalay, Burma, 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Buddha sitting in Bhumisparsa mùdra (or earth witness mudra )
Buddha calls the goddess of the earth to testify that he has definitively overcome the fears and temptations sent by Mar...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
14th century early antique wooden Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very early antique wooden Burmese Monk statue is a remarkable and historically significant artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood, this statue stands at 19.2 cm in height and measures 11.6 cm in width and 8.2 cm in depth. Created in the Ava style, known for its graceful and refined forms, this wooden Monk statue...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering. She is recognized as a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and as a Buddha and the mother of Buddhas in Esoteric...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for details. Same goes for the scales of the skin of its legs. The central scale in the center of the shell is movable and enables the passing of a thread. In Japan, tortoise are symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring 10 000 years of happiness. This animal is associated with numerous myths, the most popular dating back to the Nihon-Shoki, an antique tale of Japan and its dynasty. The legend of Urashima Taro...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Praying Buddha
Located in New York, NY
A praying Buddha hand carved from a single piece of wood. Circa 1930
This antique praying Buddha was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be fou...
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1930s Rustic Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$1,890
Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma
Materials: wood, metal
Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm.
Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...
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19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
68% Off
Brass armchair model "Leda" By Salvador Dalí 20th Century Spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina of a cicada.
The cicada (in Japanese, semi) is considered as a symbol of humanity. Together with a praying mantis and a spider, they represen...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Sandstone Temple from India is a stunning and historically significant piece, expertly carved from high-quality sandstone. Standing at 26.5 cm high, with a width of 23 c...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal.
Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Ganesh Small Silver Hindu Diety Statue Amulet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage silver Hindu Ganesh collectible Hindu diety statue amulet India.
Silver amulet in original green velvet box.
Hindu gift their loved ones with this...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned Suzhou tradition. Carved from natural, untreated jadeite, the sculpture presents a captivating scene of a blooming flower, complete with two small birds perched atop and a preying feline lurking beneath the intricately carved canopy of leaves and petals.
The jadeite material selected for this piece is of exceptional quality, exhibiting a pale celadon green hue that is both translucent and rich in lustre, reminiscent of the finest examples of jadeite. The translucency of the material enhances the sculpture's visual appeal, allowing light to filter through and illuminate the delicate details of the carving, while the wet lustre finish adds a sense of depth and vibrancy to the piece.
The scene depicted is one of natural harmony and beauty, yet it is imbued with the dynamic tension of the natural world, as evidenced by the presence of the preying feline. This juxtaposition adds a layer of narrative depth to the sculpture, making it not just a decorative item but a work of art that tells a story.
Crafted with the fine modern techniques of Suzhou jadeite craftsmanship, this sculpture is a testament to the skill and artistry of contemporary jade carvers, who continue to uphold the rich traditions of Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M.
C...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Burmese Buddhist Alabaster Statue
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Burmese Buddhist Devote carved from a large solid stone of Alabaster. Collected in Myanmar Kayin State in 2004. This statue dates to early 20th century being of the Manda...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the beauty of Indian craftsmanship with this antique wooden temple fragment of a horse head, a remarkable piece from the 18th century. Expertly carved from solid wood, this ...
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wicker and Rattan Hand Fans
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of vintage fans with plenty of decorative appeal hand crafted with stick wicker leaves over rattan ribs.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,950 / set
JAPAN 1890 Shibayama Carved Cards Holder In With Genuine Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Shibayama cards case holder.
This is a lovely late 19th century Imperial Japan, Gold lacquer and Shibayama cards case. Created during the the Meiji period (1868-1912), the ...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$1,123 Sale Price
25% Off
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
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...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Panel with Cloud Motifs and Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved du...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elem...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Fine Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Hand Carved Elephant & Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carving from the island of Rote which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. We added a minimal black metal stand to this elephant car...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD.
This substantial group, 59 pieces, of one-of-a-kind slips with painted and applied hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity sleuths We believe them to be circa 1900 Qing dynasty and are offering this group from a collection of old works of art.
Dimensions: bamboo slips...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$156 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Chinese Stone Column Base with Mythical Qilin, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th-century limestone column base carved in relief with mythical qilin, chimeric animals from Chinese mythology described as having the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger, the ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Mid-Century Bronze Sitting Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze sitting buddha, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 7.5"W x 7" D x 11" H. Great ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Door knob mdoel "Milà no.4" by Antoni Polished Brass Gaudi 20th Century Design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
Antoni Gaudí (1852 - 1926) is among the most internationally famous Spanish architects, his unorthodox approach is still considered ground-bre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
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1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Indian Hand-Carved 19th Century Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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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From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
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Ming Dynasty Figures
Japanese Garden Basins
Jade Carving On Stand
Monk Head
Hands Up Buddha
Japan Temple Flowers
Japanese Garden Seats
Lotus Flower Buddhist
Japanese Root
Large Carved Wood Buddha
Jade Bamboo
Happy Buddha
Japanese Edo Buddha
Japanese Wood Trunk
Marble Sculpture Buddha
Japanese Altar
Japanese Stone Basin
Japanese Wood Lantern