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Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved tiger. An Asian, solid teak and bone decorative statue, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
A prowling, handcrafted Panthera tigris...
Category
Asian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japanese bamboo sculpture of a seated toad realised in the rhizome
Located in PARIS, FR
Bamboo sitting toad. The node of the wood is used as the base of the statuette.
The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru) are associated with good luck...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Carved Wood Statue of the God Fukurokuju C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Asian Carved Wood Statue of the God Fukurokuju C1930
Measures - 19.25"h x 5"w x 4"d
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of Three Vintage Murano Glass Oriental Men by Ermanno Nason '1928-2013'
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian (Venetian) Group of 3 rare, incredibly detailed and refined Oriental figurines, 3 males one in coral pasta glass, another in burgundy glass and the third in black glass. Standing on a black round bases with wave motif, they are perfect in every detail and show the excellence of Nason’s technique. They are all signed and dated.? Ermanno Nason was born in Murano in 1928, from one of the oldest families of glassmakers on the island and appeared at his father Italo’s furnace at the age of ten. Ermanno left elementary school spending his time between the furnace and the school for Apprentices Masters “Abate Zanetti” (managed by Professor Vittorio Zecchin) and made his first experiences in more realities, including Pinzan & Cimarrosti where he was proclaimed Master at age of eighteen. In his youth, Ermanno also worked at the Mazzega I.V.R. collaborating on the great project of Egidio Costantini...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Marapcchi Bommais Dolls from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian culture and rituals. These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom and is a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri. Marapachi Bommai hold great sentimental value as they are given as part of the bride’s wedding trousseau and are a legacy passed on from one generation to another in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dolls are in naked form and are typically decorated with clothes and finery by children as their playthings.
The female doll...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, Muchalinda, c 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A darling and charming small Thai lacquered and gilt bronze figure of the Buddha Sheltered by a Naga, Buddha Muchalinda, Rattanakosin Period, circa 1900, Thailand.
The small statute...
Category
Thai Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme godd...
Category
Unknown Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene & Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends.
Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.
This is a matching and reverse facing pair of mottled bro...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Meiji Japanese Tsuda Family Embellished Jade Table Screen on Stand
Located in New York, US
Our large, antique circular jade exhibition screen from the Tsuda family is decorated with abalone shell, malachite, coral, lapis lazuli, pearl, and other hardstones. Depicted is a lakeside with figures in boats, colorful blooming flowers in the foreground, figures, pagoda and bridge and a rocky outcropping in the distance.
The legendary Tsuda family in Kyoto is revered around the world for their embellished jade carvings, particularly snuff bottles. Works by Tsuda Sokan and his son Tsuda Fukuya, regularly appear at auction and can be found in prestigious collections worldwide. Recommended literature: Moss, Graham, Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Mary and George Bloch...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots having a quality pair of antique Chinese brush pots with quality carved decor...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trim...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha
Located in Greenwich, CT
Thai standing bronze Buddha, benevolent facial expression, beautiful form and lines.
Category
Thai Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A SUPERB LARGE WHITE JADE OVAL TOGGLE/PENDANT. 19/20th C
Located in London, GB
Of oval form, finely carved in relief with a bird perching on a tree, flowers and foliage , the reverse with a chinese character, well polished translucent high quality jade nephrit...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Hibachi-Paulownia Brazier
Located in Pomona, CA
A Hibachi and Paulownia brazier. A carved monkey wrapped around the brazier. Copper liner
Category
Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Sandstone Dragon Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A superb stone sculpture of a dragon and flowers. Indonesia, early 20th Century.
Reclaimed from an old building, this exquisite carving was an architectural detail that reflects th...
Category
Indonesian Other Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
$2,400 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval shape with single large overhead handle in a natural form with nodes, grottos and p...
Category
Japanese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as...
Category
Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a custom wood stand. Well-balanced in form, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow colo...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
Category
Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Chinoiserie Plaster Sculpture Chinese Figure under a Pine Tree
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large chinoiserie plaster sculpture
Chinese figure under a pine tree
Probably early 20th century.
Large, possibly unique sculpture of figure under a pine tree with a rock
for...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Chinese Gold Gilded Carved Wood Wall Panels, China, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of elaborately carved Chinese gilded panels, depicting a warrior scene. China, C.1920
In very good condition commensurate of age, with some...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Hindu Deity
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand carved Indian temple carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a Hindu deity. Born in the Western portion of India in th...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Jadeite Toggle Pendant Carving.
Located in London, GB
A Fine Chinese jade jadeite toggle pendant of a fruit finely carved in relief with a bird and squirrel from the white jade jadeite stone with green incl...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. W...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs.
Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Wood Carved Otafuku, Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large wood carved Otafuku , Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, 20th Century.
Sometimes known as Okame, a beloved and popular symbol in Japanese culture. With plump cheeks and joyful smile...
Category
Japanese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back to 1900s from Southern part of China. They are two identical panels from two side o...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Batak Tribes people of Lake Toba, central Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. ...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Early 20th century Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese betelnut box is a classic example of early 20th-century lacquerware artistry from Burma (modern-day Myanmar). Expertly handcrafted using traditional techniques, this...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Red Painted Floral Architectural Panel in Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period giltwood architectural panel on red ground, with floral motifs, set in new frame. Delve into the rich tapestry of the late Qing Dynasty period with this gi...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Budai Buddha in orange jade
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating sculpture of Budai, crafted from precious orange jade, exudes a sense of serenity and joy. With his welcoming smile and relaxed posture, the "Happy Buddha" is a symb...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful small bronze Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu praying deity figure on a wood stand.
This piece has a wonderful feel and presence to it.
From an extensive private Los Angeles collection...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya mudra, far Northern Thailand or possibly Laos, early 20th century.
Near life-siz...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Door From Lampung Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Lampung, Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. A unique sculptural object to bri...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tall Hand Painted Santa Sculpture, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity from the 1930s.
America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the jolly man standing 15 inches tall clutching his mischievous elf helpers, gifts, and a music...
Category
American Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$450 Sale Price
79% Off
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking artifact is an antique teak fence column from Java, Indonesia, once part of a traditional cow pen enclosure. Hand-hewn from dense, old-growth teak wood, the column now ...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking artifact is an antique teak fence column from Java, Indonesia, once part of a traditional cow pen enclosure. Hand-hewn from dense, old-growth teak wood, the column now ...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-carved wooden panel with floral motifs from the Indonesian island of Madura, off the coast of eastern Java. This decorative panel once adorned a traditional Madura...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Pair of old wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover a stunning pair of old wooden Burmese monk statues, crafted in the early 20th century in the exquisite Mandalay style. These antique statues stand 33 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, ...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The He-He Er Xian are portr...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. Attract...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden puppet head with stand.
Age: Burma, Early 20th century
Size: Height 19 C.M. / Width 13.7 C.M. / Thickness 13 C.M.
Size including stan...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative gilt and gem stones details. Most probably of Chinese origin, early part of the 2...
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Unknown Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert.
Depicting a Chinese monastery scene.
The border is decorated with small repeating ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Columns, XIXe, Népal
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Columns, XIXe, Népal
Category
Nepalese Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$4,436 / set
Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form balanced on five points and fashioned from a particula...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,250 / set
Carved Thai Wooden Sculpture of a Praying Apsara with Dark Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved Thai wooden sculpture of a praying Apsara, with flat back and dark patina. Attracting our attention with its dark patina and angular depiction, this wooden sculpture, unfini...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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