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Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
Category
Balinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Fine Blue Impressions Tea Bowl Hand-Built and Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint Shozan tea bowl, Akatsu ware,
Blue Impressions.
From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Akatsu ware tea bowl in an impressive Picasso like impressionistic mot...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful garden pair with serene faces
A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green and br...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1492 Japanese gilt carved wood seated Buddha with hidden compartment in back
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
An early 20th century Chinese cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
An early 20th century Chinese decorative cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon gripping a ball.
This bright and unusual dragon is a Chinese ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage bronze statue in gold and green of Prince Rama shooting an arrow.
The large bronze sculpture depicts Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, standing majestically wit...
Category
Thai Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs Believed to be Chinese circa 1960s or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs, believed to be Chinese, circa 1960s or earlier.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Chinese Hardstone Trees in Cloisonne Pots, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese hardstone tree sculptures comprised of amethyst, rock crystal, greenstone, turquoise, and coral, housed in cloisonne jardinieres with sc...
Category
Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits
Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan
This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Screen, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese "Wavy" Mountains Stone Landscape Screen With Original Black wood Display Stand
Signed lower right.
Impressive work of art with original wooden display stand.
Dimensions: ...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th century large old lavastone Vishnu statue on Garuda bird
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This lavastone sculpture is truly extraordinary, originating from Indonesia during the middle of the 20th century. Crafted from a single block of lavastone, it showcases the remarkab...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Mid-20th century old bronze Nepali Kuber statue fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old bronze Nepali Kuber statue is a remarkable piece of art that reflects the rich cultural and religious traditions of Nepal. Crafted from bronze and fire-gilded with 24-karat ...
Category
Nepalese Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Middle 20th century old marble Hanuman statue from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old marble Hanuman statue is a remarkable piece of art and cultural heritage. It is crafted from marble and stands at a height of 45 cm, with dimensions of 22.5 cm in width and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Balinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture.
Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carv...
Category
Indian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red.
-Deta...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Object 'Shigaraki Tanuki', 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object called 'Shigaraki Tanuki' which was made around 1960s.
It was made in a town called Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture in Japan.
It is made with porcelain. Tanuki is a Japanese racoon...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Tibetan Buddhist Deity Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A metal cast bronze finish on brass in beautiful posture figure of Tibetan Buddhist Padmapani Deity Avalokiteshvara
Beautiful Asian sculpture after the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani, bearer of the lotus)
Dimensions: Height : 8.5 inches Width : 4 inches Depth : 2.75.inches.
Asia, Nepal circa 1950's.
"The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist embodiment of compassion. He is often portrayed as an elegant and gracious youth. The cult of Avalokiteshvara worship originated in India and spread across Asia, along with other Buddhist philosophies and practices. In some places Avalokiteshvara eclipses the Buddha in importance. Buddhist rulers, such as Prince Shotoku in Japan and the Dalai Lama in Tibet, have been seen as incarnations of this saviour.
In Nepal, Buddhism flourished alongside Hinduism long after the religion had lost favour in India. Although the kings of the Early Malla period who ruled the Kathmandu Valley were Hindu, some of the greatest artistic achievements of the age were Buddhist. This gilt copper figure...
Category
Nepalese Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.
The realistic okimono, fashio...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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)
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Censer in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine censer with carved decorations. The censer rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker.
This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji" literally translates as "child") in the Noh theater world. He is portrayed as a handsome male...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant.
This is a hand ca...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving.
This wood carving is estimated to have been made between 1950 and 1970.
The artist's name and other d...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira).
The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze Buddha head sculpture on custom base, with verdigris patina, made with the lost wax casting process. Experience serenity and grace with this vintage bronze Buddha he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Magnificent Koi Fish Silk Scroll Hand Painting Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning large scroll painting of Koi lazily swimming in a placid pond among Momiji fallen leaves. Hand painted in vibrant colors- an auspicious art composition rendered on ...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of 1...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
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...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Mid-20th century very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is a truly impressive and monumental work of art. Crafted from lavastone, a material that holds cultural and geolog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Japanese Wooden Naruko Kokeshi Takumi KUMAGAYA 37cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which was made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era.
This kind of dolls are called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi's style is Naruko from Miyagi prefecture.
This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Takumi KUMAGAYA. You can find his signature on the bottom of this doll.
Kokeshi are wheel-carved wooden dolls. Characterized by a big head and a stable silhouette with a chrysanthemum pattern, Naruko kokeshi dolls...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom
Mid 20 th century
Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch )
Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb )
Material: wood with go...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue commands attention with its majestic presence, carved from durable lavastone that has withstood the test of time. Standing at an impressive heig...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses .
hand carved.
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trim Fish Figurine w/ Wood Base
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! This Chinese cloisonné fish is detailed in turquoise and blues; very detailed fish figurine; figurine can detach from base to sit ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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...
Category
Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Geisha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of geisha with elegant kimono and lotus flower. The sculpture rests on a wooden base. Perfect condi...
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Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Mid 20th century large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is an awe-inspiring and monumental work of art originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this magnificent...
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Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Mid-20th century Pair of old bronze Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The pair of old bronze Burmese Monk statues is a captivating and culturally rich ensemble that offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from bronze...
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Burmese Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Middle 20th century large old lavastone Ganesha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Ganesha statue is a truly magnificent and spiritually significant artifact originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this Ganesha statue stands tall...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Buddha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. fine figure of Standing Buddha. The sculpture rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Asian Scene Carving on Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rectangular wall piece of an Asian scene carved on wood. Great details painted in gold.
Category
Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Figurine
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An exquisitely carved Lapis Lazuli figurine depicting an Emperor and Empress in the style of the late Ming to early Qing Dynasty.
Crafted from genuine Lapis Lazuli, a rare and preci...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Tree with Birds in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. High artistic quality a tree with many leaves among whose branches some birds can be seen. The sculpture rests ...
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant original hand painted colors.
Here's a rare find from a collector in Kyoto. A very unusual treasure from Japan.
This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Hippopotamus 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese hippopotamus figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese pa...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand Carved Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wood wall hanging hand carved from solid wood, with intricate carving of arrows motifs, hand painted , beautiful object of art for wall hanging .
Category
Thai Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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