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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Primitive
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
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Bronze
Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Japan Important 1939 Bronze Life-Size "Seaman with Cape" Museum Work, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden frog made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).
The material is probably walnut.
It is very well carved from hard natural wood....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This carving symbolizes peace and happiness. Circa 1950.
This antique carving was hand carv...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
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
Antique Primitive Indonesian Lesung Mortar Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this primitive Indonesian lesung mortar which has been mounted with two steel, leg-like rods onto a black wooden rectang...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive 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
Huge Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992.
Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist.
Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
Signed with her stamp i3D.
Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb
This is the only example we have seen in private hands.
Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length
Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed
About the artist:
The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides.
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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
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Stone
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!
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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 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
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
Andrianna Shamaris Circular Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved panel newly made from old wood. This intricate Toraja carving symbolizes peace and happiness.
This carving was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sumba Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved wood statue from the island of Sumba. Circa 1900
This statue was hand carved in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in impe...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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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
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
"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wall hanging made from natural teak wood from Sumatra.The dragon symbolizes power, change and spirituality. It also symbolizes good luck, fortune, and prosperity. In some...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
"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...
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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
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Metal, Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist straight line carving, known as pasussu pattern, symbolizes a form of community. The breast shape on the panels symbolize hope that the rice paddies will feed all the...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
"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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, 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...
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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
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Soapstone
Andrianna Shamaris Circular Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved panel newly made from old wood. This intricate Toraja carving symbolizes peace and happiness.
This carving was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japan...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This impressive carving symbolizes courage, protection of the home, good fortune and leadership. Originally used as an exter...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue
Located in New York, NY
Sandstone husband and wife statue. Handmade from the island of Sumba.
This statue was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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Marble, Metal
Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
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1960s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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Plaster
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Antique Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique drum in solid teak wood. We removed the top and had our master carver add our unique minimalist carving to the thick aged teak wood. Finished with a natural oil rev...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
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
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
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Metal
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
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Plaster
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving symbolizes courage and the protection of the home....
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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Resin
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural wood panel from Batak, North Sumatra. Originally used from the front side of a Batak house. Traditional Batak houses have many carvings both inside ...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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Wood
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.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
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
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Wood
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
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Oak
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
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
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
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy gold gilt, circa 1960s. The dogs (or lions) are in...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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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