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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
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
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan.
The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle 1984 Dong Xue Inside Painted Wang Xisan Student
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dong Xue was a student of the great Master Wang Xisan and in the 1980 they painted many similar scenes after the scroll by the famous 19th century artist Re...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This work cast in bronze with a gold fleck finish to the clothing was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The patina and color of the figure has lovely rub through and sits...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
China Finest Antique Dream Stone And Mother Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair
China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century.
This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this finest furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example.
Chair dimensions:
Height 38.75 inches
Width 25.75 inches
Depth 19 inches
Period : late Qing period, 19th century
Provenance: Private American Chinese collection
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Carved Wooden Harem Shoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe.
One shoe only available.
Great decorative collector item,
circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.
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1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver, Bronze
White Marble Carpet Weight from India
Located in New York, NY
A large carved white marble carpet weight from India, with a traditional flame carving on an octagonal base. For the table, shelf or floor. Also makes a ...
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1990s Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene.
Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. S...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Fine, Late 20th Century, Han-Style, White Hardstone Horses
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of elegant, hand-carved, white hardstone, Chinese horses with gilded details. Each outfitted with saddles, bridles and featuring braided rolled tails.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Japanese Meiji Door Carvings Featuring Owl and Parrot in Mother of Pearl & Bones
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period pair of wooden doors featuring carvings of an owl and a parrot on perch, with birds and flowers. The carvings are executed i...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Tang-Style Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Natural Wood Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-carved Japanese natural wood stand.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
By Takao Kimura
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...
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1970s Japanese Expressionist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Large, Han-Style Horse Sculpture
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Grand, crème glazed terracotta, Han-style, braying stallion sculpture.
Category
1980s Chinese Han Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sea-Hawk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A finely-cast large Japanese Meiji-period bronze sculpture of a sea-hawk with stretched-out wings, made in the 1880s. The eyes are gilded; both wings and the body of the hawk are det...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by the canopy of the seven headed snake king, this Buddhism iconography is perhaps on...
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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive example of a burl wood natural organic wood flower or display table crafted from golden camphor wood root and burl. This stunning single roo...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the tail; some paint chips to bronze trunk; unsigned.
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Seated Luohan Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at the end of the imperial dynastic period circa 1900. Luohan or a term for an Arhat who are the historical disciples of the Buddha. These figures have been seen throughout Buddhistic artist tradition for as long as the Buddhas religious teachings have existed. The figure seated on a rock rests...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand.
He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm.
The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips.
The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion.
He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder.
He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha.
The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past.
An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years.
Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings.
The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tall Burmese Monk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A tall standing Burmese monk with flowing robes on lotus leaf. Attractive patina, shows it's age beautifully, Burma, circa 1880.
BH421.
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1890s Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Teak
BURMESE STANDING FIGURE - Bronze/Gilt JEWELLED Inlaid Base
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A two-part tall standing cast bronze Buddha figure with jewelled, gilt-inlaid base. Original red lacquer painting in this figure and fully robed design shows throughout this figure. Gorgeous intact expression in the face and body of this female Buddhist figure with every part of her body in wonderful condition. Gilt and jewelled inlays throughout the base make this an exceptional piece in any Central Asian art collection. Circa 1900, BURMESE ART...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Fine Porcelain Rooster Statues
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine porcelain rooster statues, lively modeled, beautiful colors and lines,
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
An Exceptional Carved Giltwood & Black Lacquered Shan Style Buddha, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most impressive and exceptionally fine hand carved, black lacquered & gilded Shan style buddha. Shown wearing a finely carved & richly detailed mon...
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1890s Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Japanese Meiji period Bronze Lion 34" (87cm) wide
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze lion on a rock.
Signed.
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1880s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Guanxii Palace Panel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends
Located in South Burlington, VT
Two lucky old friends.
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted paper scroll of Ebisu and Daikoko , two old friends and two of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good ...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive Finely detailed Pair of Burmese Temple Wood Statues. Rendered with Poly-chrome traces of pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept close to an Ancestral Altar in ...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very graceful form with an offering box in the centre of the piece. The extraordinary surface...
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Late 19th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 20th century Marble Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This elegant Old marble Buddha statue, portraying the Bhumisparsha mudra, is a work of art that stands at 29,5 cm in height, with dimensions of 19,4 cm in width and 15,8 cm in depth....
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Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Japanese Cast bronze sculpture of a Dachshund Dog
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1578 Cast bronze of a dachshund dog.
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1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th century Antique bronze Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 44 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 24.8 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it is in Mandalay style, depicting the Bhumisparsha mudra. This statue is believed to originate from Burma...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Glorioso samurai in bronzo
Located in Cantù, IT
Glorioso samurai in bronzo placcato oro 24klt argento 1000 vintage anni 80s produzione mice di rugiano domenico
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1970s Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving is estimated to have been made between the 1950s and 1970s.
It is carved from a singl...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
A Fine Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Carving- Toggle of A Boy
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE MUTTON FAT JADE CARVING TOGGLE OF A BOY
19th Century
Carved as a boy kneeling beside a large double-gourd.
5.1cm long
In good condition commensurate with age. Ref...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior is covered with a deep crimson glaze and decorated with highly detailed images of va...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th centrury antique silver statue of Vajrakilaya from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique silver statue of Vajrakilaya is a remarkable piece that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Nepalese artisans. Made from silver,...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume scent urn vase carved from nephrite jade Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
An exceptional antique urn for perfumed scents from the 19th century. The carvings are from the Chinese,...
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1880s North American Art Deco Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage Carved Hard Wood Buddha Statue on Pedestal
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A vintage hardwood carved Buddha bust sculpture decorative object.
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Bronze Torii Gate Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine.
Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Amida Buddha Statue from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
43,4 cm high
40,5 cm wide and 36,7 cm deep
Weight: 11.35 kgs
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dhyana mudra
Originating from Japan
Late 19th / early 20th century...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Standing Samurai Foot Soldier, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese standing samurai foot soldier, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Mandalay Style Buddha of Bronze with Verdigris
Located in Dallas, TX
A figure of a 19th century seated Buddha in a meditative pose. Patinated bronze (with Verdigris) accented with colored glass as jewels.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Soapstone Immortal and Attendant, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming figure of the Taoist Immortal Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West, and a young attendant, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
Xiwangmu is carved as a matronly figure d...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Hand-Carved Sandstone Female Sculpture, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved sandstone torso of woman, inspired on the traditional decorations of Thai ancient temples. At 47 inches high, it stands as an attractive outdoor element...
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1990s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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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