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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Folk Art
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Black A unique testament to artisanal craftsmanship, this gorgeous sculptural vase is distinguished by an uneven, jagged, and black-colored rim result of the stunning Raku firing technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Surrealist design Rinocerontico door handle by Salvador Dalí polished cast brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together. During the ‘thirties in Paris, Salvador Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pictorial art. Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of recognized prestige in the Paris of those years, was on very good terms with Dalí and together they worked on several ideas. The Bracelli lamp which we present here is a classic design after Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working, adopted by Dalí for his house at Portlligat. Amongst Dalí ’s specific furnishing projects, and constituting another for his curriculum vitae as a designer, may be counted the garden furnishings for his Portlligat house, the complete architecture of the Night Club (garotte-shaped) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and another project for a bar in California in the ‘forties. As shown by the small selection now produced and included in this catalogue, Dalí ’s work was not restrictes to the traditional furnishing elements, but included tap fittings, handles, door-pulls, printed fabrics and objets of indeterminate use. In the 1990s a group of experts, led by Oscar Tusquets, set themselves the task of turning the furniture Dalí had drawn for Jean-Michel Frank into reality. Amongst these items were the Leda chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical 3 Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical 3 A Hana vase, naturally colored, with a sleek surface that is elegantly graced with crakle' that emphasizes the harmonious verticality of the piece. with a side muc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Leda Low Table-Sculpture by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
During the ‘thirties in Paris, Salvador Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pictorial art. Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of recognized prestige in the Paris of those years, was on very good terms with Dalí and together they worked on several ideas. The Bracelli lamp which we present here is a classic design after Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working, adopted by Dalí for his house at Portlligat. Amongst Dalí ’s specific furnishing projects, and constituting another for his curriculum vitae as a designer, may be counted the garden furnishings for his Portlligat house, the complete architecture of the Night Club (garotte-shaped) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and another project for a bar in California in the ‘forties. As shown by the small selection now produced and included in this catalogue, Dalí ’s work was not restrictes to the traditional furnishing elements, but included tap fittings, handles, door-pulls, printed fabrics and objets of indeterminate use. In the 1990s a group of experts, led by Oscar Tusquets, set themselves the task of turning the furniture Dalí had drawn for Jean-Michel Frank into reality. Amongst these items were the Leda chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Korean Contemporary Buncheong Ceramic Sculpture by Sung Jae Choi
By Sung Jae Choi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic sculpture piece created in the tradition of Buncheong ware by contemporary Korean ceramicist Sung Jae Choi (South Korean, b. 1962). In a hollow rectangular with slight irregularity of being hand-made, the piece evokes the distant memory of the stoneware pillow...
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Early 2000s Korean Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Grey Defined by an unglazed finish and fluid, irregular aesthetic, this ceramic vase in gray and white will embellish any tabletop with its unique and sophisticated character. The singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome L vase A bulging body marked by generous curves and enlivened by tiny dark speckles defines this exquisite ceramic vase, whose characteristic, delicate cracks result from a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical A sleek and modern design of unprecedented sophistication, this vase's clean and essential character is enhanced with neutral colors transformed into a striking play of light and dark patchworks by the Japanese Raku ceramic firing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 1 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A stunning sculpture with black crakle' and black dots on the brighter side and tiny w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano Shoko (B. 1957). This airy piece is unconventi...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Handcrafted in Africa. One of the tusk is damaged
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated tabletop of a contemporary interior, this creation by Laab pays tribute to the anc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired by the idea of a rolled-up papyrus turned into ceramic over time. Its raw flair, r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza O Sculpture Minimalist and fluid lines outline the silhouette of this sculpture, unique objet d'art deftly handcrafted of ceramic by following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Night stand model "Xai" by Salvador Dalí 20th century surrealist spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Two Stones Ganesh Hindu Diety Statues
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage stone Hindu Ganesh collectible Hindu diety statue from India. Hindu stone amulet for protection, Ganesh is widely revered as the remover of obstac...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the 19th century, hand carved and painted, richly detailed, polychrome decorated, the w...
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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Large Hand-Carved Tribal Wooden Bowl from the Batak of Sumatra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large beautiful and sustainable hand carved wooden bowl with gorgeous leaf design from the Batak of Sumatra, mid-20th century. Scaramanga's bowls are authentic old hand carved wooden bowls...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Baby Rattle Whistle Bell Dangles, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India. Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles. ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Surrealist low coffee table model "Leda" by Salvador Dalí black varnished brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
In 2009 we commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the death of Salvador Dali and BD wished to add its special homage by producing a special limited edition of his fantastic furniture c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students. Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
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2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India. Upper side is Krishna (vishnu) and lower side is Radha, you can also calle...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris "Brass Stack" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Brass Stack" 1980's, hammered brass, signed Verso.
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris "Sail" Nickel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Sail" 1980's, Nickel-plate, Signed Verso.
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Nickel

Japanese Okimono of a Shunga Lady Playing a Biwa
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Heisei period wood carved okimono of a shunga lady playing a Biwa. Made during the Heisei period in circa 1990, the piece remains in remarkable vintage condition with age-ap...
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1990s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Robert Lee Morris "Large Double Stack" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Large Double Stack" 1980's, Hammered brass, Signed Verso.
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris, "Mobile" Nickel Panel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris "Mobile" 1980's Nickel rectangular panels supported on a black rectangular base (Signed Verso).
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Nickel

"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
By Aijiro Wakita
Located in Dallas, TX
Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very prominent collection in Dallas The sculptures, were...
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Steel

Signed Rollin Karg Abstract Art Glass Sculpture
By Rollin Karg
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rollin Karg, is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Bean Beater, Natural Wood Branch, Japanese, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Bean Beater, natural wood branch, Japanese, mid-20th century A natural branch shaped like a wishbone. A kitchen tool to shuck beans by "beating"...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

DeCastelli DC098 Tristan & Isotte Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal is unabashedly confirmed in these large, sinuous sculptures. Complementary forms are emphasized by unique hues and the precious gold leaf applied to their surfaces. In an inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each Rose design Sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The rose pattern in this model has been engraved into thick veg tan leather....
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2010s South African Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

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

DeCastelli DC099 Tristan & Isotte Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal is unabashedly confirmed in these large, sinuous sculptures. Complementary forms are emphasized by unique hues and the precious gold leaf applied to their surfaces. In an inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture of Hindu Deity Ardhanarishvara. Often referred to as the androgynous form of the god Shiva, this antique presents beautiful detail and patina. Aside from the longevi...
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18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved scu...
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19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

The Skull, Ceramic, Silver Soften Black, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

19 Century Asian Wooden Carved, Painted and Gilded Guanyin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning 19 century Asian wooden carved, painted and gilded Guanyin statue. This wooden statue is hand carved, hand painted and hand-gil...
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Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Yeo Byong-Uk Korean Multi-Fired Stoneware Pottery Ceramic Vessel Vase Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Breathtaking in execution and form. Minimalist in design yet commanding the viewer's attention. This amazing piece is by Korean contemporary ceramist Yeo Byong-uk who is predominantl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Thai Freestanding Red Ceremonial Drum with Reeded Accents and Round Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with red finish, reeded accents and circular base. This early 20th-century tall antique Thai ceremonial ...
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Cast Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itse...
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vase on Table in Magenta and Beige Ceramic by Milan Pekar
Located in Milan, IT
The magazine table belong to the furniture collection “Vase on table”. Taking everyday practical objects found at home and transforming them into ceramics in a playful way without thinking too much of their primary function. Furniture pieces are made of height firing terracotta clay. Actual ceramic tubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Indo-Chinese Burmese Figural Sculpture, Late Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusually large Burmese mounted Royal Figure or Nat that dates to the late 19th century or early 20th century. The figural group retains all of its original carved element...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Teak

Antique Monumental Asian Hand-Carved Wooden Decorative Panel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Thai monumental, measuring 8’ x 8' hand-carved wooden temple panel. Definitely a one of a kind piece Thai red and gold panel with de...
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

LeRoy Neiman "Vigilant" Bronze Sculpture, 1987
Located in New York, NY
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012), "Defiant", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1983, signature and numbered edition 283 of 350 to reverse. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rachel Whiteread "Herringbone Floor" Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Dame Rachel Whiteread DBE (English, b. 1963), "Herringbone Floor", Relief Engraving. 2001, signed in pencil "RW" and numbered "103/450" lower right, dated and titled lower left. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Illegibly Signed Contemporary Art Sculpture, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted Illegibly Signed Painted Wood Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to verso. Dealer: S138XX
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Prince Rama shooting an arrow. The Prince hero, Phra Rama (Rama), derived from Thailand’s national epic, Ramakien (...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art 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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