Romantic Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Gilt Bronze Garuda Buddha Statue – A Symbol of Power, Protection, and Wisdom This 19th Century Gilt Bronze Garuda Buddha Statue is a rare and powerful representation of Garuda, the mythical bird deity revered in Buddhism and Hinduism as a symbol of strength, protection, and divine wisdom. Garuda is known as the protector against evil forces, a celestial being with immense power to ward off negativity and bring spiritual enlightenment. Crafted from gilt bronze, this statue features intricate detailing, showcasing Garuda’s fierce expression, outstretched wings, and dynamic posture, radiating divine energy. The golden finish enhances its sacred presence, making it an exceptional piece for altars, temples, meditation spaces, and antique collections. Ideal for collectors of Buddhist and Hindu art...

A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form. Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance. In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...

A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vie...

Beautiful ancient bronze head of Buddha, late 19th century. Good conditions, it rests on a green marble base. This artwork is shipped from Italy. ...

Small bronze serene standing figure, a Hindu God, lost wax casting. 19th Century. 1 1/2" x 1" x 3 3/4" H. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has b...

A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...

19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. This jeweled God o...

Bronze sculpture, late 19th century, Asia Measures: H 19cm, W 15cm, W 8cm.

A Thai gilt bronze seated buddha, 19th Century. 4 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 7 inches tall

19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.

A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand. He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm. The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion. He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder. He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha. The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past. An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years. Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings. The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...

An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.