20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Bronze

A 20th century sitting bronze Buddha on a double lotus pedestal. Measures: 21" H.

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Glass

Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Adapting European technologies, workshops in t...

20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Metal

Tibetan bronzed metal Himalayan Buddhist sculpture depicting the seated Bodhisattva Tara in position of Abhaya mudra. The piece is in great vintage condition and has age-appropriate ...

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Jade

Chinese diminutive sculpture of a small pig with a bat sitting on its back, carved in white jadeite. Can also be worn as an amulet. In good vintage condition.

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Pine

Beautiful Buddha statue in pine wood. Buddha standing on the lotus flower with his hands in a prayer position symbolizes the protection and reassurance of his followers, freeing them...

Vintage 1950s Tibetan Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Bronze

Massive bronze statue weighing almost 20 kg. Tara is considered the mother of all Buddhas, represents the feminine energy. In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara symbolizes divinity in her femini...

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Porcelain

A handsome 20th century Chinese porcelain Guanyin (Quan Yin,) signed.

Early 20th Century Indian Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

A wonderful pair of life-sized Indian female figures in painted wood. Each figure, holding a staff, is portrayed in ceremonial dress with beautiful, bright, vibrant colors. Th...

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Old Asian wooden sculpture of an eagle standing on a tree trunk with vegetation (restoration of head and wings), 19th-20th century. The measurements are, Depth 24 cm/ 9.4 inch. ...

20th Century Indian Tribal Metalwork

Finely hand-wrought bronze ceremonial oil lamp with figures of Lord Shiva's divine vehicle Nandi the bull, worshipping in front of a yoni lingam. Long handle with base, India, circa ...

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

1980s pair of Asian bronze Garuda mythical Hindu birds with colored glass decorations on the wings and wooden bases.

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Glass

Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Adapting European technologies, workshops in t...

Vintage 1980s Asian Figurative Sculptures

Wood

1980s large Asian polychrome resting wooden Buddha.

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

This is a spectacular piece. Mesmerizing. Bunraku, also commonly known as Ningyo Joruri, is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of 17...

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Ceramic

The Cultural Revolution, formally the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a social-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 until 1976. S...

Early 20th Century Nepalese Antiquities

Iron, Iron

A purba (Tibetan: phur ba. Sanskrit: kila) is a three edged peg usually made from metal or wood. They are sometimes described as daggers with three blades. The best of the metal ones...

Early 20th Century Nepalese Antiquities

Iron, Iron

A purba (Tibetan: phur ba. Sanskrit: kila) is a three edged peg usually made from metal or wood. They are sometimes described as daggers with three blades. The best of the metal ones...

Mid-20th Century Indian Antiquities

Wood

Nandi, a gatekeeper/protector/guardian for the temples of Shiva and Parvati. Beautifully hand-painted.

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Terracotta

A massive larger than life terracotta bust of Guan Yin, China, early 20th century. Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements. Size: 75 cm high....

Late 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Ebony

This piece of African tribal art features abstracted human figures composing a tree form. Titled "The Tree of Life". On custom wooden base. Measures: 39 inches x 16 inches x 20 inches.

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

From our recent Japanese Travels Japanese an unusually long, gigantic Old Children's Day Koi Flag measuring a whopping 320", or 26 feet in length and 5 feet in width. Hand painted...

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Exceptional standing Chinese Quanyin or Guanyin with a pair companion figures including a small child on a lotus blossom. The sculpture is hand-carved of soapstone and detailed ...

20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Marble

As found, carved horse head with beautiful aged patina.

Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Plaster

Monumental Chinese Export bas relief of seated scholar, great detail with very good dimensional depth.

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

This wonderful large vintage Japanese hand caste solid bronze duck or goose could be the center piece or prime accent in your garden. Finely hand cast, it boasts a handsome Verdig...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, mid-20th century and with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of meditation or cosmic mudra. Hig...

20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Bronze

Japan, an elegant and finely cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art. This example is the largest version of this bronze pensive pose Kan...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Granite, Stone

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. One-of-a-kind masterwork. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your outdoor garden space with this one-of-a-kind treasure from...

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Granite

Japan, a stunning and unique large antique naturally formed solid shikoko stone water basin -tsukubai- sourced from a decades old garden, with original natural external side elements...

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Granite

Japan, a handsome, smooth, and large antique round "donut" shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- sourced from a decades old garden, with original smooth external sides as shown...

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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

Small carved ceremonial cotton gin from the Atoni of West Timor. Mid-late 20th century, set on a wooden stand for stability and display. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This is a relative...

Vintage 1970s Indian Animal Sculptures

Brass

A substantial and relatively large brass elephant, circa 1970s, India. Image #3 (car key on R) and image #13, for scale. Beautiful details from trunk to tail. Elephant measures: 16...

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Gold, Lacquer

From our recent trip to Japan comes this rarely found antique set of two black and gold mist lacquer sushi or sushimi serving plates in the form of boats. Each serving boat vessel co...

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

A Khon Dance drama mask of Ganesha, a Hindu deity, patron of the arts, remover of obstacles and the deva of wisdom, large, on stand. Dimension: 14" W x 14" D x 29 1/2" H.

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Paper

A Khon Dance Drama mask of Ganesha, a Hindu deity, patron of the arts, remover of obstacles and the deva of wisdom, large, on stand. Dimensions: 14" W x 14" D x 29 1/2&quot...

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Cast Stone

A carved and polished river stone foot sculptures, left or right, from Indonesia, mounted on metal stands. Sold separately. Small size available.

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Canvas, Boxwood, Lacquer, Paint

Stunning and massive hand-carved wooden horse from China, mid-20th century. The Chinese symbol on the vibrant red saddle stands for "longevity". The hand-carved boxwood horse is cove...

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Ceramic

Symbolic of the Chinese concept of yin and yang, this pair of polychrome foo dogs represent totems of protection and prosperity. The female (yin) and male (yang) foo dogs are crafted...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Hardwood, Giltwood

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice hand-carved giltwood Chinese panel depicting scenes of scholars and horseback warriors Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...

20th Century Thai Tibetan Animal Sculptures

Wood, Giltwood

Beautiful carved wood recumbent deer from Thailand. Lacquered with a Chinese red or terracotta color and decorated with glass jewels, mirror, and gilding. It is in wonderful vintage ...

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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

Vintage tribal cotton cleaning wood board, Kabiro, from Sumba, East Indonesia, mid-late 20th century. Mounted on a metal stand. Offered by Bruce Hughes. Sumba is well-known for her...

20th Century French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Marble

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage marble pillared mantle clock with the nautical theme A very lovely ornate clock, the movement has been replaced with a modern...

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Walnut

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...

Dunhill

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Chrome, Lucite

We are delighted to offer for sale is this very rare original 1950s handmade in England oversized Dunhill Aquarium table lighter Ben Shillingford (1904-2000) worked for Dunhill in...

Dunhill

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Chrome, Lucite

We are delighted to offer for sale is this very rare original 1950s handmade in England oversized Dunhill Aquarium table lighter They are all exceptionally rare, each piece is a o...

Dunhill

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Chrome, Lucite

We are delighted to offer for same is this very rare original 1950’s handmade in England oversized Dunhill Aquarium table lighter. They are all exceptionally rare, each piece is a...

Vintage 1940s Northern Irish Georgian Animal Sculptures

Oak

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Ireland coat or stick rack with Taxidermy heads of deers and hoofs for coat hooks A lovely looking and well-made piece d...

20th Century Northern Irish Georgian Planters and Jardinieres

Wood

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Ireland green pedestal stand with Victorian lady picture A good looking and decorative piece, I have no idea how old it ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Floor Lamps

Wood

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wood Chinese dragon floor standing lamp This piece is in lovely restored condition throughout, it has been cleaned waxed...

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Marble

Beautiful marble Quan Yin. Very large and incredibly heavy (needs additional padding on underside to help balance the bust so that it can stand up properly). Nicely carved and detail...

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual treasure from Japan! This is a hard to find antique solid and f...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Bamboo

SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Japanese superb old long ear hand-carved wooden rabbit in an unusual stealthy position. An exquisite example with well defined details: big flappy ears,...

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Onyx

Here's another beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure! Our big 9 inch diameter jade stone garden bi was developed for our clients ...

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Silk

Japan, an attractive old hand painting on silk scroll of an astute plump rabbit under a rising sun and a top grasses, double signature. Dimensions: Scroll 17.5 inches wide and 79...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Silk

Japan, a family of Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted and signed silk scroll dating to the early Showa era mid 20th century. Koi soothe...

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Marble

A breathtaking example. This older hand-carved marble sculpture comes from a 50 year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. We are offering the last works f...

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Alabaster

Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay, a monumental hand-carved and hand lacquered stone seated Buddha with a joyful face dating to the early 20th century. The monumental effigy of the Buddha...

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

A fine pair of Japanese hand-cast bronze ducks with highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and wings. Attractive brown patina from appropriate age. Taisho period,...