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19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is peaceful and serine framed by an intricately carved headdress. A striking art object wi...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Statuette of Mao Zedong Seated on an Armchair
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Statuette of Mao Zedong Seated on an Armchair

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Statuette of Mao Zedong Seated on an Armchair

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese porcelain statuette of Mao Zedong from the late 20th century, depicting him seated on a armchair with June style purple and blue glaze. Created in China during the last quarter of the 20th century, this porcelain statuette depicts Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seated on a low back armchair with out-scrolling arms and purple and blue glaze, Mao is crossing his legs, his right hand resting on his knees and his left on the arms. Mao was a Chinese communist...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking Buddha head having meticulously detailed bronze bust and beautifully grained wooden base.

Category

1950s Vintage Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large carved limestone head displays a quiet sensuousness typical of the Northern Qi style, and follows Northern Qi stylistic conventions, with an oval shaped head covered in pinwheel shaped curls. His full lips...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Limestone

QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century
QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century

QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Important 18/19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze seated Guanyin Buddha statue with serene facial expression, seated in dhynasana on a double-lotus base, hands in anjali mudra, t...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

Category

20th Century Tribal Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva
Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

Located in Hudson, NY

Three early 20th century red horn carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. These three carvings all from approx. circa 1915 represent the bodhisattvas and or the ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Horn, Rosewood

Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity

Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity. Richly carved in organic burl wood. circa 1960s. Measure: 45.5" High. X.

Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage Chinese Busts

Materials

Burl

Pair of Large Golden Iron Horse Busts
Pair of Large Golden Iron Horse Busts

Pair of Large Golden Iron Horse Busts

$1,530Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Large Golden Iron Horse Busts

Located in Somis, CA

These hefty iron horse busts are inspired by the ancient Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), a time when horses were revered symbols of bravery and success. The horses with large eyes and...

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20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Iron

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture
Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and impressive Chinese bronze Guanyin, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 5" W x 4.5"...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand
Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand

Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

20th century Chinese carved stone head sculpture of Guanyin mounted on a custom wood stand. Guanyin (Quan Yin), the East Asian bodhisattva of compassion is a widely beloved figure i...

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20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Stone, Brass

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head
Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredible large scale bronze Buddha head having impressive detail in its decoration. RR

Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...

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20th Century Qing Chinese Busts

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina
Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina

Hand-Carved Vintage Chinese Stone Quán Yīn Head Sculpture with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage stone Quán Yīn head sculpture, hand-carved in mid-20th-century China, captures the Bodhisattva of Compassion in serene repose. Rising 18″ high atop a gently flared neckl...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Schist

Vintage Head of Quan Yin
Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century gilded Chinese metalwork. The piece reflects the masterful foundry techniques of the p...

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17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Iron

Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China

Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Monumental Terracotta Bust of Guanyin — China, Early 20th Century A striking, larger-than-life terracotta bust of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, originating from China and ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Located in Dallas, TX

Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Iron

Mounted Antique Terracotta Bodhisattva
Mounted Antique Terracotta Bodhisattva

Mounted Antique Terracotta Bodhisattva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cast terracotta sculpture of a bodhisattva mounted later on a laminated wood base.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish

Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Qing Dynasty hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. This antique Qing Dynasty terracotta head from the 19th century draw...

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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Early 19th Century Mounted Terracotta Bodhisattva
Early 19th Century Mounted Terracotta Bodhisattva

Early 19th Century Mounted Terracotta Bodhisattva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An early 19th century, cast terracotta sculpture of a bodhisattva mounted later on a laminated wood base.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy

Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy

Located in Stamford, CT

A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

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$1,706

H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Head of David, Mid-20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

20th Century resin decorative David head. Carved marble finish. Size: 67x50x42 cm.

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Materials

Resin

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H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in

1990s Chinese Porcelain Figure Bust of Mao Zedong

Located in Marbella, ES

1990s Chinese porcelain figure bust of Mao Zedong, with stamp from Chinese customs authorizing its export.

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Materials

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Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures

$3,850 / set

H 28 in W 17 in D 13 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Busts

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty
Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

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H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in

Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic bust is the head of a Han dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) figure of a personal attendant. A type of burial figurine known as míngqì, the attendant would have been ...

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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Busts

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Ceramic

Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty
Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

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H 7.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic bust is the head of a Han dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) figure of a personal attendant. A type of burial figurine known as míngqì, the attendant would have been ...

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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Busts

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Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Guanyin with Deer

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Guanyin with Deer

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional Chinese carved coral figure of a Guanyin with deer. Very finely carved. With original wooden base. Measures: Coral: 12" high x 11" wide x 1" deep Stand: 15 1/4 ...

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20th Century Chinese Busts

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Guanyin Head in Marble China 20th Century
Guanyin Head in Marble China 20th Century

Guanyin Head in Marble China 20th Century

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H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in

Guanyin Head in Marble China 20th Century

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Marble Guanyin head with travertine base.

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20th Century Other Chinese Busts

Materials

Marble

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head

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H 31 in W 13 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head

Located in Chicago, IL

As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokiteśvara in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Qing Chinese Busts

Materials

Wood

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 3"D x 3.25"H. The sculpture is signed on th...

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Bronze

Chinese Archaic Style Wood Horse Busts, Pair
Chinese Archaic Style Wood Horse Busts, Pair

Chinese Archaic Style Wood Horse Busts, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Archaic Style White Painted Wood Horse Bust Sculptures, on black painted wood stands. Each overall: 17" H x 13" W x 5.5" D. Dealer: S138XX

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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Busts

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Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Head, c. 1800

Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Head, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 19th-century, this cast bronze bust depicts the serene face of the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. The most common subje...

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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Busts

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Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Tree Branch with Monkeys and Squirrels, Qing
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Tree Branch with Monkeys and Squirrels, Qing

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Tree Branch with Monkeys and Squirrels, Qing

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Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional Chinese carved coral tree branch with monkeys and squirrels, Qing dynasty. Very finely carved. With original wooden base. Coral: 6.5? h...

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20th Century Chinese Busts

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Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920
Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Stone Head made around 1920. This chinese carved head of Buddha was sensitively molded off limestone. The head looks out from heavily almond shaped eyes, under high arched browns, his full lips pursed...

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Petite Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Petite Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Petite Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

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Petite Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this petite stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...

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20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

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Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Head of Kuan Yin, Bodhisattava of Compassion
Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Head of Kuan Yin, Bodhisattava of Compassion

Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Head of Kuan Yin, Bodhisattava of Compassion

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautifully atmospheric statue of Kuan Yin, Bodhisattava of Love and Compassion. The statue is made of Carrara marble and has a beautiful old patina. The statue dates from the early ...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Chinese Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble