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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Chinese "Sea Portal" Natural Stone Landscape "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed,
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a portal view of detailed sea of red and blue waves could remind u...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work Toggle /carving.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work pendant/carving.
A magnificent Open work White Nephrite Jade carving of the kneeling boy holding a large lingzhi mushroom.
His ro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century, Antique Rustic Thai Ox Cart Wooden Wheel with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rustic Thai ox cart wooden wheel with stand.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 58 C.M. / Thickness 4.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Highly Unusual Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Toad & Gold Thread Table Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted piece combines traditional Chinese textile artistry with intricate woodcarving. The central element is a circular silk embroidery, depicting a serene scene with f...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
18thC Multi-Metal Hanuman, India-Superb-Old English Collection, 8020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Best Hanuman I have found in twenty-five years. 18thC, and from the estate of a "British titled gentleman". Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches on custom stand. Bi-metal techniqu...
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Bronze Lady with a Summer Hat, Isao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive tall hand cast bronze sculpture of a woman displaying her summer hat on a summer day stroll.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor T...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately.
The mask is hand...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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
17th century Antique stone temple fragment - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Unearth the ancient whispers of India’s sacred architecture with this Antique stone temple fragment, a 17th-century relic (or possibly older) that carries the spiritual essence and artistry of a bygone era. Carved from natural stone, this enigmatic fragment measures 27.9 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 23.2 cm deep, its weathered surfaces etched with traces of intricate motifs—perhaps floral patterns, divine figures, or celestial symbols—that once adorned a grand Hindu or Jain temple.
Originating from India, where temple construction flourished under dynastic patronage, this piece reflects the mastery of stonemasons who transformed rugged stone into narratives of devotion, likely part of a pillar, frieze, or sanctum wall. Weighing 2.1 kgs, its compact yet evocative form bears the patina of centuries, with softened edges and mineral deposits that testify to exposure to the elements and ritual use. The fragment’s abstract geometry and symbolic carvings hint at its original context, whether depicting deities like Shiva, Vishnu, or Tirthankaras, or cosmic themes central to Indian spirituality. Created during a period of architectural splendor under empires like the Mughals or regional kingdoms, it bridges the tangible and the divine, offering a tactile link to India’s temple...
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17th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Provenance:
Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s.
Description:
The cavity ...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his business digging in your garden - perhaps burying gold treasure...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Cast Iron Seated Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese cast iron seated figure. Chinese seated figure in official robes & head-dress, an immortal in Taoism & mythology. Probab...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Immortal Deity Carved Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity
Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D x 10 W inches
Original Preowned Vintage Unrestored...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Buddhist 'Nine Peaches' Stone Carving, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Buddhist 'nine peaches' hard stone carving - symbolizing immortality and long life - peaches are one of the three 'blessed fruits' in Buddhism...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara (Du Mu) Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Featured a beautiful bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara. This Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats, ankle bracelets. She wears an elaborate crown and is seated on a lotus throne. Up...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautiful marble Quan Yin. Very large and incredibly heavy (needs additional padding on the underside or a stand to help balance the bust so that it ca...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular forms, wide eyes, and open mouths while adorable convey ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Asian Wood Hand Crafted Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Asian coffee table, great quality and very fine hand carved wood.
Rectangular Asian wood coffee table with very interesting art work, ...
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20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Chinese Carved Agate Animal Group #1
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Animal Group depicts trees, a Tiger, and a Baffulor resting on a fitted wooden base. A large and heavy piece.
Dimension: 4.5" W x 4.25" Dx 2.5" H (4...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese small jade plaque. It depicts an almost square carved jade plaque with several dragons and phoenixes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of brass Khmer guardian lions. Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. The use of the guardian lions date back to the 11th century and would flank th...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Skillfully carved in attentive postures, the mythical lions are known as “shizi,” pow...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China
Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign, which may have sat above a doorway or even part of an elaborate bed, adopts a curved shape and features three compartments with scenes. This red painted panel displays palace scenes, with gilt hand carved scholars and courtesans. This Chinese 19th century hand carved wooden sign...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Athlete
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of athlete.
Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25.8 C.M. / Width 13.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Flame N. 1 Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture is part of the Flame collection and features a square base with a vertical structure in unpolished iron, supporting an extruded polyurethane body shaped like ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic human effigy hand-carved from a granular medium to dark gray volcanic stone with six (6) "V" sections carved front. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875). She was a very famous nun in old Japan and being familiar with poetry, her Waka poems on paper, and e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Silvered Metal Manjushri, Sino, Tibetan Buddhist Deity
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A silvered figure of Manjusri seated in dhyanasana on a Pala style Indian base, wearing an ornate crown and wearing body jewelry,
Manjushri holds the sword of wisdom in his right hand and above his left shoulder is a lotus flower upon which rests a volume of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
Manjushri - Tibetan Buddhist Deity...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Located in Lomita, CA
Foo dogs normally travel in pairs, but this fellow is a lone wolf or dog and no less charming for it. This is beautiful Chinese hardstone in the deepest rose or pink tone with gray a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Antique Rustic Indonesian River Wooden Fragment Sculpture or Decorative Bench
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian river wood fragment that could be used as a sculpture or decorative bench. This charismatic tree carving was found close to a river and presents a tall and narrow, rustic Silhouette. Perfect to be placed in a modern decor where it will bring a grand contrast with its lovely weathered appearance, this Indonesian wood carving...
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19th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
A Finely Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Jadeite
Located in Norton, MA
This is hand-carved loverly jadeite with a color of light blue. It's an oval shape and almost round. You may think it's a pendant, but in reality is a 360° carving with a Monkey ridi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Horse and Chariot Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a beautiful and serene way to accent your indoor art space or outdoor garden space with this lovely stone treasure from China.
This hard to find 21" long carved limestone cha...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
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
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Door Lintel Framed in Shadow Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese carved wood door lintel presented in a deep shadow frame circa late Qing dynasty (late 19th century). The piece features a long panel with intricate openwork carving in a t...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Multiple Armed Avalokitesvara Guan Yin Statue, Very Fine
Located in Somis, CA
A most exquisite bronze Multiple Headed and Armed Avalokitesvara Guan Yin statue. Standing on double lotus throne with the main pair of hands held in t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
A remarkable artistic Noh Play survivor.
One of a kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou school, complete with original signed wooden storage box tomobako and dated Kaei 6 (1853).
This antique Japanese book...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Tibetan Antique Bronze Tantric Manjusri Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of keen awareness in Buddhism. A disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, he represents wisdom, intelligence and realization, and is one of the most popular Bodhisattvas following Avalokitesvara. Look at this statue, it shows very detailed bronze carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift!
Size: 11.25in H x 9.5in W x 5in D
Origin: Tibet
Circa: 1900 - 1940
Material: Bronze
Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ance...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Home - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H9.45" x 17.33" x 17.33"
Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife.
...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Japanese Samurai warrior statue from the 19th century with traces of a red and green polychromy. Immersed in profound historical allure, this 19th-century Japanese Samurai warrior statue stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hand-carved with meticulous attention to detail, this piece boasts delicate remnants of red and green polychromy – whispers from its storied past. Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman.
From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.”
“Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high”
Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?.
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Art Deco Double Dresser Frame 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection.
Unique find.
An attractive Art Deco 1930 period Hand crafted, hand incised wooden double dresser photographic frame, 1930 - ready for you to...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine, Wood
19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Wooden Burmese Offering Vessel is a remarkable piece that beautifully showcases the craftsmanship of the Shan (Tai Yai) people. Crafted from high-quality wood, this vess...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Nepalese Tara, Probably 17/18th C, 8010
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large antique Nepalese Tara or other female goddess. Probably 17/18thC or earlier. Beautiful face, graceful stance, fabulous patina-overall a great exam...
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18th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese wooden tray.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Diameter 24.5 C.M. / Thickness 2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Sumba Island has maintained a megalithic tradition from the Neolithic times to the present day and is one of the few remaining truly megalithic cultures. Sumba Island Nobility and th...
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15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue.
Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1920.
Hand carved wooden statu...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s.
Description:
A devotional...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Miniature Chinese Opera Theater figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain
Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province.
These are rare examples!
Provenance: From the co...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Nguyen Thanh Le bronze sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nguyen Thanh Le was a prolific Vietnamese artist from Saigon. This sculpture is patinated in black and sits atop a black enameled wood base. A lot of his works were purchased by the ...
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20th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large And Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of a bear. As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimon...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Family Sculpture Hear, See and Speak No Emil
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1276 Japanese hand carved hardwood monkey family sculpture.
Fine detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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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