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Place of Origin: South Asian
20th Century Bronze Indian Divinity Sculpture, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Indian sculpture. Bronze object depicting an Indian deity of small size. Bronze richly finished with numerous details, in beautiful patina....
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Figure of Narasimha, South India, 16th-17th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The lion-headed deity seated on round base over a stepped platform. Lakshmi seated on his left thigh, his principal hands holding a mace and lotus bud and upper hands holding a chakr...
Category
Early 17th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Indian Bronze of the Goddess Durga
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Durga is a warrior goddess in the Hindu culture, she is the protector of the good depicted here multi-armed with a sword, a trident, the wheel and a jewel in her hands. She is flanke...
Category
18th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Trio of Antique Hindu God Figurines in Bronze, Maha Durga, Shiva and Ganesh
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 mythological figurines depicting Hindu Gods. All of them are at least 100 years old and made from cast bronze. The detailing is executed by hand ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of large scale solid brass giraffe sculptures. This stunning pair varies in size. The largest of the two stands at 26.5 inches tall. The smaller mate is 22.5 inches high. Each o...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Carved Hindu Figural Sculpture with Krishna and Arjuna in The Triu
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale carved wood sculpture with extraordinary detail. The entire piece represents Krishna on his peace mission and preparation for war with the hostile Duryodhana.
Later in triumph, here Krishna is the charioteer for the famed Archer Arjuna who rides in the Palaquin at back, in prayer and with his Bow and Arrow lying in front. The god Hanuman, with his monkey face and hiding a prayer scepter sits under an arch, flanked by carved peacocks.
The chariot is drawn by four horses and the Palaquin has an elaborate top. Every inch has carved decorative details. The entire piece is mounted on a carved base with leafy details and scalloped base edge. Protected in a custom Plexiglass Display Case...
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20th Century Agra South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Indian Bronze Figure of Yoga Narasimha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautifully patinated bronze figure of Yoga Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu as a man-lion is from Kashmir in North India. Nara means man and simha means lion. He is ...
Category
Early 18th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Shiva Statue Nataraja Dancing Bronze Sculpture
By Shiva Lingam
Located in Vienna, AT
Shiva is one of the main gods of Hinduism. In Shivism, he is considered to the believers as the most important manifestation of the Supreme. As part of the "Houtuistic Trinity" (Trim...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religious. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence.
Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs
13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High
Larger Brass elephant...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this brass beast ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century.
The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support.
One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800.
A finely cast brass figure of Lord ...
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Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a mother and her child with nicely weathered patina. Crafted in the Western portion of India, in the culturally rich state of Gujarat, this early 20th-century hand-carved temple sculpture captures the tender bond between a mother and her child. The mother, adorned with a delicate headdress and detailed clothing and jewelry, stands in a dignified, frontal position. Her small child, clinging affectionately to her flank and grasping her dress, turns his head back towards us, a big smile illuminating his face. This heartwarming scene is beautifully rendered with a keen attention to detail, showcasing the artisan's skill and devotion.
The sculpture's nicely weathered patina, along with traces of polychrome, lends it an air of antiquity and authenticity. The piece's unfinished back hints at its original architectural context, meant to be viewed from the front as it adorned a sacred space.
Ideal for a variety of settings, this temple carving will enliven any wall, bringing a touch of historical and cultural depth to your home. Its charming depiction of maternal love, combined with its rich textures and colors, makes it a captivating focal point. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or study, this early 20th-century Indian temple carving...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Tibetan Vajrabhairava Gilt Bronze Statue
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Gilt Bronze Statue in Yab-Yum, a representation of the primordial union of wisdom and compassion. Yab-Yum represents the union of male and female principles with Vajrabh...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A very large and absolutely charming vintage Indian papier mâché portrait bust of a male Maharajah (Raja or Indian noble prince).
Born in India...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Marble Masterpiece: For Connoisseurs of Refinement
Located in Ixelles, BE
Marble Masterpiece: For Connoisseurs of Refinement.
Dive into the exclusivity of chess with our black zebra marble and white set, a stunning fusion of luxury and contemporary design...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bronze Mukhalingam in the form of a Head, India, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This examples has an elaborate mustache, a cap rimmed with coiled cobras, almo...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Fragments from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time.
From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector.
The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...
Category
20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Bronze Indian Firecracker Cannon of Tiger Form, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A beautifully designed early fireworks or flare cannon in tiger form. A small hole is drilled at the top rear of the cannon for the wick. In India, firecrackers and fireworks are tr...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An Aniconic Lingam on a Stone Base
Located in Chicago, IL
These granite river stones are depictions of the Lingam, symbolizing the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. They are considered to be emblems of generative and destructive power. While roo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Antique Bronze Hindu Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Hindu Buddah sculpture in bronze.
The piece is made in bronze, in some areas shows verdigris patina.
Measurements:
14.25 inches high x 10 ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Nepalese Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage gilt bronze figure of the tantric Buddha Vajrasattva, the Diamond Thunderbolt, mid 20th century, Nepal.
Crafted of cast and richly gilt bronze, Vajrasattva sits in vajrasana, or full lotus position, his torso slightly bent at the waist. He holds an upright vajra scepter in one hand, raised at heart level. His other hand, resting on his hip, would originally have held a a ghanta, or bell, which is now missing.
He is festooned in jewelry, including a five pointed crown, earrings, necklaces and armlets, all studded with coral and turquoise beads. His long hair falling in elegant tresses around his shoulders, the rest tied up in a high chignon topped by a vajra.
Vajrasattva wears a dhoti covering his lower half. The dhoti intricately cast and carved with a scrolling vegetal design, and featuring images from the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious Emblems, including the conch, endless knot, and double fish. Scarves billow out around his arms.
The tantric Buddha sits upon a tall double lotus throne, the back with more intricately cast decorations of dragons and lotus blossoms against dense vegetal scrolls. The base sealed with a dented copper plate inscribed with a visvajra, or double vajra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Schist
Lot of Three Indian Terracotta Processional Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of three Indian terracotta processional figures.
Krishnanagar, Bengal, 19th Century.
Painted terracotta figures, depicting two males and one female musician...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Indian Midcentury Folk Art Shiva Trimurti Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian hardwood Shiva Trimurti sculpture is intricately hand carved with three sides of the face of Lord Shiva, one of the 3 major Gods of the Hindu...
Category
20th Century Tribal South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning midcentury hand-carved marble Buddha head is a remarkable piece of art, showcasing exceptional detail and craftsmanship. The marble features a beautiful range of tones,...
Category
1970s Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Nepalese Durga Relief Stone Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch shaped piece with high relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged feline and wielding several weapons. A small figure appears below right.
The fierce female demon buffalo slayer carved in openwork with her principal two hands holding...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Finely Executed Ganesh Soapstone Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Prato, IT
India, 19th century
Signs of old repaired cracks
Dimensions: approx. H 29 x L 20 x P 6 cm.
In the Hindu religion, Ganesha or Ganesh (Sanskrit ???? IAST Ga?esa [1]) is one of the best known and most revered representations of God; eldest son of Shiva and Parvati...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Indian Hand-Carved Sheesham Religious Temple Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century religious temple plaque hand-carved of Sheesham wood in India. This small rectangular plaque displays two sections with several characters. The bottom section s...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian Etched and Polychrome Brass Peacock Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian etched and polychrome brass peacock figures.
Stunning pair of Anglo-Indian etched and polychrome brass peacock figures or sculptures. These beautiful pe...
Category
1920s Anglo-Indian Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Indian Multicolor Temple Carving Depicting Ganesha with Consort
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian temple multicolor carving from the 19th century depicting Ganesha with consort Riddhi or Siddhi on his knee. Created in India d...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Indian Carved Wood Mogul Standing Figure with Extended Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large early 1900s wooden Mogul standing figure with extended arm, from India. This wooden Mogul figure, originating from early 20th-century India, is a remarkable piece of artistry...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th century.
A fragment of a larger statue, the Buddha's face...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco
19th Century Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Lot of Two Indian Terracotta Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of two Indian terracotta figures.
Lucknow, India, 19th Century.
Painted terracotta figures, depicting a female pottery seller
and a male flow...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful brass statue of Krishna with Nandi. Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue vintage handmade using lost wax technique for casting. Krishna's mount is N...
Category
1960s Anglo-Indian Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Indian Hand-Carved 19th Century Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Located in Milano, IT
Welded cast iron toy from the Indian 900s depicting a chariot with a square canopy and conical dome. We can identify this toy-statue as a depiction of Krishna’s Rath Gita (Bhagavad Gita...
Category
Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown
Located in Ixelles, BE
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown.
Discover this magnificent chess set, a true work of art designed to delight both discerning collectors and passion...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Hand-Carved 19th C. Fragments from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stone Antique Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare bas-relief sculpture in hand-carved stone in the shape of a vase.
I mounted it on a simple black base, which gives stability.
Simply elegant.
ref. M/391.
Category
Early 18th Century Agra Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Eastern Indian Brass Figure of Venugopala, 17th-18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Standing with his legs crossed, his right foot resting on a naga hood, a gada supporting his right knee, two Nandi bulls on the square base, the god's two l...
Category
18th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Antique Marble Indian Statue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare antique important marble statue of Gopi, mounted on a plexiglass base, in modern taste.
Statue high 47 cm; with base cm. 71 - plexiglas base is cm. 20 x 20.
Unique item!
Sec...
Category
Late 18th Century Agra Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Indian hand carved white marble bust of a nobleman with hat.
It comes from the collection of a Spanish aristocratic family in Madrid.
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Group of Fourteen Indian Painted Terracotta & Cotton Dressed Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A group of fourteen Indian painted terracotta
and cotton dressed figures
Krishnanagar, West Bengal, 20th century
Mounted on square bases,
depicting mainly processional figur...
Category
20th Century Tribal South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Four Indian Bronze Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Description
India, Ca. 19th century
Depicting Durga, Virabhadra, Bala Krishn, and a reclining Nandi Bull on a custom base.
Dimensions
Durga H. 2 3/8".Durga H. 6 cm
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19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Pasadena, CA
Channel peace, wisdom, and spiritual presence into your space with this Heavy Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Head. Crafted with serene expression and symbolic detail, this sculpture r...
Category
20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Indian Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century
Located in New York, NY
Indian Medieval Carved Wood Sculpture of Shakti Goddess
Ca. 8th to 12th Century
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Mukhalingam in the form of a Head, India, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This example has an elaborate mustache, a bell shaped cap with an oil lamp on ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gupta Empire Torso of Vishnu
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing Gupta Empire (mid-3rd century BCE - 543 AD) mounted terracotta torso of a standing Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver god, which means he p...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Anglo Indian carved torchers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of well carved 19th Century Anglo Indian hardwood torchers, profusely carved all over, dome petal shaped tops comprising of various foliage and berry's, circular centre with a...
Category
1860s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
