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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Wall Decoration
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

4 Foot Tall Vintage Happy Buddha Sculpture, Hand Carved & Painted
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large hand carved and painted wood Happy Buddha sculpture. Hand painted Buddha stands 45". Comes with 30in foot tall orange pedestal(as found). C...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 51 cm high 32,3 cm wide and 28 cm deep Weight: 10.450 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Inlayed with gem stones
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China. Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Plastic

Old bronze Nepali Green Tara from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 30,9 cm high 26 cm wide and 19,3 cm deep Weight: 5.597 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Very high quality !
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made between 1950 and 1970. The artist's name and other d...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Three Garden Rabbits Family, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi sculptures Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted This is an unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale Quality: Hand cast with carved ears...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1202 Japan pair hand carved finely detailed pair of koi fish.
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1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Pair Old Big Feet Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair bursting brilliant night light in all directions! From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with attractive verdigris and gilding present. Hard to find pa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving symbolizes courage and the protection of the home....
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhap...
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1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career Shoushan stone...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Hard to Find Japanese "Butterfly and Tree" Hand Cast Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition- first we've seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern with a unique "Butterfly and Tree" motif on each side of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 20th century oval Chinese cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in a glass case and black lacquered base. Chinese landscape view, a pagoda in a traditional garden featur...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone...
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling "Globe" lanterns is a special find and authentic old works of art. Their rare d...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Figure of a Chinese Man with Bird
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a wonderful signed D. Polouiato vintage white porcelain statue of a young Chinese man holding a bird. Measures 22" tall x 10" wide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Painted Sculpture with Gilt and Jewelry Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Northern Thai double ram black painted sculpture from the mid-20th century, with elegant antlers, green glass jewelry motifs and red accents. Found in Northern Thailand, this horizontal sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue. In Buddhism and Hinduism, Naga is the Sanskrit word for a deity taking the form of a very large snake, specifically the king cobra with multiple heads. Vintage Mid century Hindu art of a peaceful Naga Meditating Buddha figurine...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both sculptural and usable. The entire piece is hand carved o...
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1950s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Large Pair of Antique Style Bronze Thai Praying Buddhas
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pair of antique style bronze Thai kneeling and praying Buddhas. Intricate detail, gilt head piece. Probably mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair Hand Carved Asian Soapstone Panels #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1059 Pair hand carved soapstone panels. Each panel 12x36". Total 24x36".
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Thai Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum with Distressed Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid-20th century, with ropes and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midc...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered flowing kimono. Very detailed, mid-1900s. Dimensions on s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Fabric, Silk

Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 50,5 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 13,3 cm deep Weight: 16 kgs Originating from India Middle 20th century From the state Odissa in India Can be...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's popular technique he used on his famous mid century tables. Solid and Heavy. Genuinely old waxed chocolate patina from care. We have applied a further protective coat of bees wax to ensure continued weather resistant use. Dimensions: Seat height: 18 inches x width: 71 inches x depth: 11.5 inches, 65 pounds Pair available. About Japan's hand chisels "Oire Nomi" The renowned metal-working arts of Japan are reflected in Japanese chisels...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Old Marble Shiva Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 37 cm high 25,5 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep Weight: 8.595 kgs Originating from India Middle 20th century Very nice quality !.  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 27.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it has been fire gilded with 24 krt gold. This statue depicts the Bhumisparsha mudra and is believed to originate from Nepal...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Marble Vishnu Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble Measures: 60,8 cm high 26 cm wide and 10 cm deep Weight: 11.328 kgs Originating from India Middle 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position. The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird. This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures. Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Original gilt patina from age. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide Photographed in natural day light. Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japan's Green Pheasant In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s The statue is decorated with multiple red and green colored mirrored glass pieces. Several area around the che...
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1910s Cambodian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Art Glass, Mirror

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 30 cm high, 24 cm wide and 18 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it has been fire gilded...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Sandstone Absara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone 108 cm high 42 cm wide and 28 cm deep Middle 20th century Very beautiful high quality ! Hand carved from a single block of sandstone Can be shipped worldwide Orig...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Vintage Monumental Regency Bronze Water Carrier Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A chic and fantastic vintage Regency bronze sculpture. A striking composition of a man carrying water buckets. Hand painted detail across the bottom of figure. Acquired from a Palm B...
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Mid-20th Century North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Huge Pair Vintage Garden Rabbits Usagi in Old Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare pair white and chocolate hand painted garden rabbits A big handsome pair (2) old heavily hand cast rabbits in a realistic alert "ears pricked" pose...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may be much earlier. Beautifully framed in gilt frames with ...
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 44,1 cm high 14,8 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep Weight: 3.475 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century.  
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old pair of monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 15,7 cm high 12,2 cm wide and 16,1 cm deep Weight: 0.602 kgs Originating from Burma Middle 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old bronze Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 40 cm high, 26 cm wide and 19 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it depicts the Dhyana mudra. This statue is believed to originate from Nepal and dates back to the middle of the 20th century. It is a perfect example of Nepalese bronze craftsmanship and religious art from this period. This statue is of very high quality, and it weighs 9.05 kgs. This statue is a rare find for any collector of antique Asian art...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Hand Made Peacock with Shells and Seeds Wall Decoration 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-652 Asian peacock wall decoration made with shells and seeds.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Fruitwood

Old marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 64,5 cm high 47,5 cm wide and 21 cm deep Weight: 55.35 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Middle 20th century Very nice quality !
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old Marble Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 50 cm high 18,5 cm wide and 9,8 cm deep Weight: 7.974 kgs Originating from India Middle 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 40 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep Weight: 4.788 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 31,8 cm high 23 cm wide and 17,6 cm deep Weight: 4.482 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Varada mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century V...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 30 cm high 24,4 cm wide and 18,9 cm deep Weight: 4.63 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Very h...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Lava Stone Happy Buddha Statue from Indonesia Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Lavastone Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 94 cm high, 119 cm wide and 65 cm deep, it is made of Lavastone, a volcanic rock kno...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Old Marble Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 37 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 11,7 cm deep Weight: 7.557 kgs Originating from India Middle 20th century .
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old Marble Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 35,8 cm high 15 cm wide and 12 cm deep Weight: 5.967 kgs Namaskara mudra Originating from India Middle 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 95,5 cm high 73,5 cm wide and 40 cm deep Weight: 58.55 kgs With traces of the original lacquer & gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Copper

Japanese Antique Bronze Jumbo Lobster
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1228 A fine bronze jumbo sculpture of an animated lobster.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 31 cm high and 17.5 cm diameter, it is made of bronze and it is fire gilded with 24 krt...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.
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1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood

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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