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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Chinoiserie
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure the garment with patterned decoration. The staff, back plate and fire ball within the hand are removable for easier tra...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cast Bronze Figure Of Oriental Hunter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast bronze figure of an oriental hunter with gilt spear and hawk. The figure stands proudly on a on squared and stepped marble plinth base.
Category
19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Black Walnut Abstract Bird Wood Sculpture
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of art: a captivating sculpture from the 1970s. Crafted with exquisite detail, this Black Walnut Abstract Bird Sculpture possesses a one-of-a-kin...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Carved White Jade Panther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the excitement of the jungle into the comfort of your own home! This stunningly carved stone big cat features a beautiful white jade hue with natural streaks of green and gold...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased f...
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1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha.
We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could be much older.
Wonderful decoration piece sat on a plinth of old green sidewalk glas...
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19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Indochinese Tray Carved with Dragons, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Indochinese table / serving tray in carved wood.
Very elaborate sculpture with a mythological theme (dragons).
Good manufacturing quality.
Asia, French Indochina (Vietnam), ...
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Early 1900s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
1920’s Green Japanese Porcelain Parrot
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful 1920’s prewar porcelain Japanese Parrot in rich green and shades of pink colors. Piece is stamped on bottom
Hand-painted,very detailed with ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquered wood base by Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991).
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
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18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Polyester
"The Pedestrian" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female walking figure finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PEDESTRIAN" - Limited Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is...
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1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
"The Seer" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a wise person gazing into the future finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE SEER" - Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Nguyễn Thanh Le
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Nguyễn Thanh Le (1919-2006) was a Vietnamese painter and sculptor. This bust of a young Vietnamese woman is black patinated. It stands on its original ...
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1950s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"The Pillar" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting an obscure human figure in a supportive pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PILLAR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Mallard" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Abstract Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze claw-like abstract sculptur finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("MALLARD" - Limited Edition of 10 by NEWEL MODERN)
Each piece in this c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Grendel" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture finished in an ebonized patina depicting a human head carved into a large animal\'s tooth. (PRICED EACH) ("GRENDE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"Luna" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female carved into a crescent moon shape finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("LUNA" - Limi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"The Wait" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture in an idle standing pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE WAIT" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"The Preacher" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a preacher finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PREACHER" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow.
This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture
It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Italian Plaster 1950s African 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Large Curtis Jere Metal Clipper Ship 3d Sailboat Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Curtis Jere metal clipper ship 3D Sailboat Mid-Century Modern sculpture. Item features is a large impressive size, 3 dimensional design, wire ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo dog, standing on a pedestal or stool. Signed a...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
Located in London, GB
Called ‘pagode’ (or pagoda) figures, these Meissen Porcelain models are based on the sculptures of deities found in pagoda temples in the Far East. Meissen began to produce these kinds of porcelain figures in the early 18th century, prompted by the demand for the Far Eastern ‘pagodes’ being imported into Europe at this time.
The Meissen factory in Germany was founded in 1709 and was the first producer of true porcelain wares in Europe. The company’s main patron was Augustus II the Strong, the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. Meissen was, and continues to be, famous for its tableware, vases, candelabra, animal sculptures and figures, like this pair, which were often graceful and light-hearted in character. These models feature the Meissen mark of the two blue crossed swords on their undersides.
These porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple...
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer
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 f...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Italian 1950 Plaster Wall Decoration African Dancer
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 f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Floral Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The floral carving details at the base is amazing. Add it to your collection o...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century, Hand Carved Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large hand carved Chinese wood panel, hand painted. The early 19th century panel with lion, elephant and a male figure deeply carved in high relie...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Original Mid-Century David Auld Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
By David Auld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique wood bowl by David Auld. World renowned American-born Haitian wood working artist David Auld creates one of a kind pieces that catapu...
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1960s Polynesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Ching Dynasty Temple Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Asian ching dynasty temple model. Add some History to your interiors with this classical Asian accessory .
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Brass
1970s Custom “Sunrise” Sculptural Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique silhouette with generous curves and an impacting yet joyful sculpture on the front, this desk is a one of a kind. This piece dates back to the 1970s and it manifests a desig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Heron ii, Sculptor by Marion Smith, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
The graceful ‘Heron II’ by internationally renowned sculptor Marion Smith. Lifesized and made of bronze resin with signature and initials of Marion Smith to the base. Marion’s works ...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Curtis Jere Brutallist Golden Gate Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, TX
Curtis Jere Brutallist Golden Gate Wall Sculpture
Classic mid century wall sculpture in bronze and brass. Signed.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century.
Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Three traditional kokeshi dolls created and signed by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994). They measure 14.5, 12 and 10.5 inches high. In good condition, with some shellac loss on head and body of large doll...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
15/20th Limited Edition Of Xai Surrealistic Side Table by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
12/20th Limited Edition Of Xai Surrealistic Side Table by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960'
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Original condition
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
1965 Mid-Century Austin Productions Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
No words. This very rare example of Austin Prods. dated 1965. Such movement and definition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
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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