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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Bold Master Work "Bullet Man" Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form known as "Bullet Man" by the now deceased master d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved teak chair from Sumatra with lovely angel wings and “ Take A seat " carved in the back rest. C 1950. This chair was sou...
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1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Bronze Statuette Depicting Quan Yin Seated on a Rocky Formation
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze statuette from the mid-20th century depicting Quan Yin. Created during the midcentury period, this bronze statuette features the Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion,...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height. Weighs in at 10 pounds. Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage bronze cast sculpture from the mid 20th century depicting a praying Buddhist monk sitting on a base and holding an offering bowl. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this vintage bronze statue depicts a praying Buddhist monk sitting on a base, preciously holding an offering bowl. Having placed the bowl on his left hand, the monk is protecting the content with his right one. He is peacefully looking upwards, in a prayerful attitude. He is dressed with a thin robe uncovering his right shoulder, the fabric falling delicately on his left side. He is sitting on a base in a single lotus position. The bowl comes off as shown on image 9. The back is decorated as well, with less details than the front. With its nice depiction and dark patina, this vintage bronze praying Buddhist monk statue...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Garden Bamboo Pagoda Shrine with Carved Stone Animal
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese bamboo Pagoda shrine with carved marble animal figure.  
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen Brilliant Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Design Japan, a handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #1 2 Other panels also available See dealer #'s 3-1053 and 3-1054.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Khmer Style Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, Mid-20th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely vintage Khmer style cast and patinated bronze figure of a standing Buddha, mid-20th century, Thailand or Cambodia. The Buddha is portrayed standing upright upon a low, p...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #2 2 other panel available See 3-1052 and 3-1054.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating fr...
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Burmese Bronze Arakan Style Seated Buddha, Mid 20th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Burmese cast bronze Buddha in the Arakan style, mid 20th century, Myanmar (Burma). The Buddha sits in the full lotus position, the soles of his feet turned up. His ha...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #3
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #3 2 other panels available See 3-1052 1and 3-1053.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Collection of 6 Vintage Kokeshi Bobble Head Dolls
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of 6 vintage bobble head wedding dolls of the 1960s Handmade from wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are ...
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1960s Korean Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married. We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Zhejiang Vintage Low-Relief Wall Plaque Depicting a Celestial Guardian
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage camphor wood low-relief wall plaque from Zhejiang depicting a celestial guardian on a mythical animal. Created in Eastern China during the midcentury period, this w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving art of a peaceful Thai female figure kneeling and praying. Beautifully detailed figurine reproduction of a classic Thai style Thepanom, an Aparasa in Sanskrit, similar to an angel in Judeo-Christian tradition. This Thepanom statue is an outstanding reproduction of a beautiful carving of the divine crafted from a honey colored wood. Add this Asian art sculpture to any room to relax and renew inner strength and happiness. A Thepanom is thought provide a delicate, divine energy for living room, bedroom, office or study. In Thailand, a Thepanom is considered a thoughtful gift of respect and friendship. Very nice work with good details. She is 9" tall. Thai kneeling...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol sculpture with multiple deities, now mounted upon a hard...
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Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Mid Century Brutalist Modern Abstract Wall Sculpture by Finesse Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fun to look at piece of 3D wall created by Finesse Originals in the 1960's. It consists of a wood frame and the sculpture part is molded resin.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin, Wood

Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Profile of a Buddha on three carved and gilt wood panels. Mid 20th century.  
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Thai Cast Silver Alloy Standing Buddha, Mid 20th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and gracious Thai cast silver alloy standing Buddha, mid 20th century, Thailand. The Buddha stands upright upon a small square plinth. He...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot, the lid with an animal finial on the top.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1940s-1950s. Handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. Painted by hand with lines ...
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1950s Asian Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

Large Vintage Nepalese Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage gilt bronze figure of the tantric Buddha Vajrasattva, the Diamond Thunderbolt, mid 20th century, Nepal. Crafted of cast and richly gilt bronze, Vajrasattva sits in vajrasana, or full lotus position, his torso slightly bent at the waist. He holds an upright vajra scepter in one hand, raised at heart level. His other hand, resting on his hip, would originally have held a a ghanta, or bell, which is now missing. He is festooned in jewelry, including a five pointed crown, earrings, necklaces and armlets, all studded with coral and turquoise beads. His long hair falling in elegant tresses around his shoulders, the rest tied up in a high chignon topped by a vajra. Vajrasattva wears a dhoti covering his lower half. The dhoti intricately cast and carved with a scrolling vegetal design, and featuring images from the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious Emblems, including the conch, endless knot, and double fish. Scarves billow out around his arms. The tantric Buddha sits upon a tall double lotus throne, the back with more intricately cast decorations of dragons and lotus blossoms against dense vegetal scrolls. The base sealed with a dented copper plate inscribed with a visvajra, or double vajra...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Asian Silver Sculpture of an Old Indian farmer Wearing Traditional Clothes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silver plated sculpture of an Asian Indian farmer peasant man walking holding a long cane. Sculpture of an old Indian farmer wearing tradition...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort. Oshie, which translat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Soap Stone Lantern Incense Censer
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-960 Hand carved soapstone incense burner.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vishnu and Garuda, Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vishnu and Garuda is an original artwork realized by Anonymous Indonesian artist in the 2nd half of the 20th century, Entirely realized in wood, in fine openwork carving. This ...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930
Located in Oakland, CA
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female “The Couple” 1930. Rare sculpture highly stylized and unique piece made in Vienna, circa the 1930s. Recently restored in gleaming chrome patina portra...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Chrome

Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Bronze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This bronze Chiang Saen seated Buddha from Thailand dates to the mid-20th century. The Buddha features traditional Thai attire and detailing. As well as it...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 3 mid-20th century mask were sed on the island of Madura for ceremonial purposes. The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Art Deco Sculpture Lioness and Gazelle
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-541 Japanese Art Deco Folk Art hand carved sculpture of a lioness and its gazelle prey.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Life-Size Italian Black and White Great Dane Dog Ceramic Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A majestic pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian life-size black and white ceramic Great Dane dogs depicted in two different seated stances on black ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

SanCai Glazed Figure of a Camel Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sancai glazed blue pottery figure of a camel Chinese Tang Dynasty manner. A wonderful large Chinese Tang-style glazed pottery figure of a camel carrying goods. Made from tr...
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1950s Chinese Tang Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Vintage Screen After Hiroshige "Tokaido Road" Byobu 28 Prints
Located in South Burlington, VT
This unusual Japanese six-panel Byobu screen with twenty eight (28) authentic and old Hiroshige Tokaido Road series ukiyo-e prints applied on paper, ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful pair of hand-crafted tiger statues from the island of Java. With a mixture of hand-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They dif...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Thai Carved and Painted Wooden Monk Statue with Dispelling of Fear Gesture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai carved wooden monk statue with red, black and gilt finish, inlaid mica and Abhaya Mudra (fear dispelling) gesture. Immerse yourself in the s...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Italian Half Bust Woman Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble sculpture which represents half woman bust with a transparent square base. Made in Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

Burmese Carved Hardwood Crowned Buddha Seated in Western Pose, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Burmese carved, lacquered and gilt hardwood crowned Buddha seated in a "western pose", early to mid 20th century, Burma (Myanmar). The elegant and graceful Buddha is portrayed wearing an elaborate six pointed crown with two large "wings" to the side, and a simple robe wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. He is seated upon a high stepped throne, his feet resting upon a double lotus pedestal. The Buddha's face is serene. He stares out in the distance calmly, with eyes slightly downcast, and a slight smile on his face. His long, pendulous earlobes blend in with the wings of the elaborate crown upon his head. A lotus bud finial would originally have surmounted the head, but is now missing. He holds one hand in his lap, palm up in a meditative gesture. His other hand rests gently on his knee. This pose, with the Buddha seated upon a raised throne, with both legs planted on the floor, is often referred to as a "western pose". The pose is most often associated with the Bodhisattva Maitreya...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice pair of carved lidded urns are made form Bowenite which is considered a semiprecious stone and thought to resemble jade. They were carved in the mid 20th century and come w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Carved Wooden Figure from Nias, Indonesia, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden vise tool with human figure finial from Nias, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s). A striking carved piece with geometric patterns on the top and ...
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1960s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
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1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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

Monumental Vintage Asian Hand Carved Golden Warrior
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage monumental golden warrior. Beautiful hand carved detail of the proud solider. Imagine the drama he would add to any room. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3500ab hand carved Indonesian figural sculptures set in giltwood frames with black velvet background.
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1960s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Indian Oversized Garden Candle Lantern / Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.  
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1930s Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Kuan Yin Seated on a Lotus Base, Porcelain Figure of Mid 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain figure of The Goddess of Mercy Kuan Yin seated on a lotus base.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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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