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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Ceramic Stupa Detail from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A Stupa architectural detail from Thailand, late 20th century, hand-crafted in rustic earthenware.
The Stupa shape represents one of the most ancient and sacred Buddhist architec...
Category
1980s Thai Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng".
This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze.
Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Hardstone Grape Cluster Arrangement, circa 1935-1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese hardstone grape cluster arrangement, circa 1935-1940.
Realistically modeled grapes, vines and leaves in various color jades, arranged on a sto...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Ceramic Stupa Detail from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A Stupa architectural detail from Thailand, late 20th century, hand-crafted in rustic earthenware.
The Stupa shape represents one of the most ancient and sacred Buddhist architec...
Category
1980s Thai Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Elephant Safari" Hand Painted Presentation Bowl Master Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is the only known example of this -Elephants Safari- Monumental Presentation Bowl & Master Work- Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed large center piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Hand Carved Soap Stone Lantern Incense Censer
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-960 Hand carved soapstone incense burner.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Scotland Big Hand Painted "Butterfly" Bowl 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Scotland and an old New England collection.
Unique find.
Scottish Hand crafted, hand painted, and incised wooden bowl, 1930
An all original work of art signed on botto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century, with ornate headdress. Created in China during the midcentury period, this carved stone bust captivates us w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
Excellent collector condition.
Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an automotive hood ornament...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Wood
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa mid-20th century. One depicts a frog holding a trumpet; one a rooster eating grain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme 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.
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Republic Period Carved Amethyst Quartz Vase with Cover
Located in Hudson, NY
This urn, while archaistic in shape, generally is far more typical of 18th and 19th century specialty carved hardstone vases. The carving in rich veined amethyst quartz was done circa 1930-1940 and is dominated on the lid with a Kylin or mythical beast that in Chinese culture represents good luck and prosperity. The lid its self is ribbed and rests on the top of the urn between two further Kylin heads holding in there mouth loose rings. The main body of the vase is covered in Taotie masks in a stylized form. The foot of the urn, as well as the shoulder above the main body, are carved with lambrequins inset with traditional Chinese repetitive patterns often found on ancient dynastic...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Amethyst
Chinese Cinnabar Elephant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful decorative elephant figure in red cinnabar. We believe this item is Chinese export, circa 1970s, the elephant shows some loss to the red finish on the top of the hind end, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Chrome
Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban.
An orientalist Moorish patinated cast bronze figure of a standing guard on stand.
(Missing something in his ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Moorish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Lapis Lazuli Horse 11 lb
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, 11 lb hand crafted lapis lazuli horse. The horse is modelled in gallop with the left leg lifted in a prancing pose and the right r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Sculpted Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1960s-1970s) on contemporary stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt (please see the gilt offering patches. Very u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Indian Oversized Garden Candle Lantern / Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.
Category
1930s Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Heavy South India Indian Carved Hardwood Elephants with Bone Inlay
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately crafted by a master carver. Heavy and ornate. These two would liven any setting. Quite unique and eye-catching.
Dimension: 12" high, 14" wide, 7" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone patina, on rectangular bases. Created in China...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Two Vintage Thai Handmade Carved and Painted Elephant Sculptures from Chiang Mai
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two vintage Thai handmade carved elephant sculptures from Chiang Mai, with slight variations. They are priced and sold individually. Born in Northern Thailand during the mid-century period, each of these two small sculptures depicts an elephant, laying down on its knees. Possibly in position to let a human get on their back, with their trunk lifted upwards, they exude a calm presence. Accented with carved motifs and traces of polychromy, these Thai elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze.
Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base.
Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are finely crafted with amazing detail sitting on xiu qiu play balls. #1873
Overall c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and detailed.
Great addition to any collection or ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Vintage Indian Archaic Style Cast Iron Horse Sculpture with Rusty Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian archaic style vintage cast iron horse sculpture from the mid 20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this unus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Lacquer, Hardwood
Vintage Hand Carved Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from solid wood, with geometric circles motifs, hand painted in gray color, very nice patina.
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Chinese Carved Jadeite Horses
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese carved jadeite horses on the original wood base.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Indian Vintage Carved Wooden Bull Sculpture Depicting Guardian Deity Nandi
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark patina. Created in India during the mid 20th century, this car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Statuette of a Chinese Ancestral Figure
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast bronze statuette of a Chinese ancestral figure with textured patina. Created with the traditional technique of the los...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Vintage Indian Temple Horse Toy on Wheels from Madras with Spheres
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian vintage carved wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed rust and verdigris and iron red colored patina and petite ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bean Beater, Natural Wood Branch, Japanese, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Bean Beater, natural wood branch, Japanese, mid-20th century
A natural branch shaped like a wishbone. A kitchen tool to shuck beans by "beating"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
By Aijiro Wakita
Located in Dallas, TX
Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very prominent collection in Dallas The sculptures, were...
Category
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cut Steel
Sculpture of Woman from Bali
Located in Roma, IT
This is a wonderful wooden sculpture, describes a woman from Bali.
Middle 20th century.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Sun Burst Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in white color, with grayish accent, very nice patina.
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Italian Porcelain Figure by Batiguani
By Batiguani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian porcelain sculpture.
Measures: Height 56 cm.
Width 26 cm.
Depth 22 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Copper Abstract Sculpture/Bud Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-613 Japanese copper clad ceramic bud vase/sculpture
Ceramic vase clad in molted copper.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity.
Richly carved in organic burl wood.
circa 1960s.
Measure: 45.5" High.
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Category
1960s Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Zulu Tribe Wooden Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this fabulous African Zulu platter hand carved from a single block of wood. Stunning. Mid 20th C.
This wooden platter was sourced i...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, 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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