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Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Gripoix Floral Arrangement, from the former YSL Showroom on West 57th St in New York City. One of an important trio that were used for decoration within the Lalanne designed iron showcases...
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1970s French Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 12"H Good original vintage condit...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Jade Green Resin Seated Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bright jade green resin seated Buddha, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 4" depth x 3.5" width x 3.38" height ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This buddha is in Jade, in, a green color. He is sitted on his wood base. It has been done in china during the 20th century.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures of Good Luck Children Sleeping on Melons
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale late 20th century decorative asian carved wood sculptures of good luck children sleeping on melons. Feature hand painted girl and a boy figures...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...
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Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai sculpture standing over a round crystal bottle tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and beauty in a compact form. Beautifully patinated piece from the 1940s. Four character sea...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Limited Edition Lladro Porcelain Dragon Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Porcelain Dragon Sculpture made by Francisco Plop for Lladro. Limited Edition. Very good condition without chips or marks. Original Lladro Tag.
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Early 2000s Spanish Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one geisha figure and one samurai, both in a kneeling position. Details on the figures, r...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...
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1940s Southeast Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Large Italian Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Figures on Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of large scale glazed white terra cotta male and female chinoiserie figures seated on matching pedestals. These were made in Italy. They will delight and enhance any s...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome carved wood Tang horse and rider statue sculpture. Item features a wax stamp to rear, desirable paint loss throughout, solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
Breathtaking vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie large decorative statues 1 male and 1 female comprised of bright red plastic-coated plaste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Plaster, Paint

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
Located in London, GB
Called ‘pagode’ (or pagoda) figures, these Meissen Porcelain models are based on the sculptures of deities found in pagoda temples in the Far East. Meissen began to produce these kinds of porcelain figures in the early 18th century, prompted by the demand for the Far Eastern ‘pagodes’ being imported into Europe at this time. The Meissen factory in Germany was founded in 1709 and was the first producer of true porcelain wares in Europe. The company’s main patron was Augustus II the Strong, the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. Meissen was, and continues to be, famous for its tableware, vases, candelabra, animal sculptures and figures, like this pair, which were often graceful and light-hearted in character. These models feature the Meissen mark of the two blue crossed swords on their undersides. These porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple...
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19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 11.5"H Good original vintage co...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Shell, Wood

French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French Chinoiserie style terracotta figure of a lute playing musician mounted on a lovely carved walnut base. With a wonderful hand carved matching wood finial. 35 inches h...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Walnut

Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Italian porcelain chinoiserie nodding head figures of a Chinese Mandarin couple, made for the Marbo Lamp Company, circa 1960's, Inl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with cultural heritage and artistic elegance with this stunning pair of vintage Asian glazed terracotta Foo Dogs. Beautifully handcrafted and finished in a striking...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Paint

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...
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1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery, Paint

Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Meissen porcelain sculpture, 19th century style, 20th century. A Meissen porcelain sculpture of a Chinese man in traditional dress, 20th century, 19th century style. H: 17cm, D: 6cm
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20th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

20th C. Thai Temple Buddhist Hand Carved Terracotta Figural Sculpture Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th C. Thai Temple Buddhist Hand Carved Terracotta Figural Sculpture Statue. Item featured is a Thai buddhist figural carving of solid terracotta, raised on oak wood base. Circa Mid...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Chinoiserie Fu Lu Shou Ceramic Chinese Prosperity God Figurine in Blue & White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

Mid 20th Century Vintage Blanc De Chine Figures - Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 4 vintage blanc de chine figures. Overall good condition with one removable hand missing from one figure. Please see photos.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

One of a Kind, Art Deco Fine Silvered Bronze Sculptured Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality and aesthetically beautiful six-arm chandelier During the Universal Exhibition in 1889 in Paris people were very much impressed with all that was displayed in the Ch...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Chinese Pottery Mudmen Playing Board Game Small Figurine Mud Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Pottery Mudmen Playing Board Game Small Figurine Mud Man. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Chinoiserie Ceramic Figural Statues in Gold, Turquoise and Red, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century ceramic chinoiserie statues of a man and a woman in traditional attire. Both figures wear wonderful peacock blue-green tops with red b...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome wooden carved wood 28" Tang Horse sculpture statue red blue. Item features desirable paint loss throughout, solid wood construction, distressed finished, nicely ca...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Graceful 53” Quan Yin Terracotta Sculpture Buggha of Compassion
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique impressive 50” high terracotta sculpture of Quan Yin , Buddha of Compassion. Stands tall and. Slender, figure of infinite grace, her gently composed features conveying the su...
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1950s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood, Lacquer

A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Spectacular and Large Antique French Chinoiserie Style white porcelain figures of a male and female figure. Both modelled in white bi...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved, this Asian masterpiece is adorned in a radiant golden finish, capturing the ess...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Terra Cotta and Vert de Patricia marble statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia marble base with...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Tall Chinoiserie Ceramic Figurine of a Man in Emerald Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb example of Chinese artwork, this ceramic figurine will look stunning on a bookshelf. The man depicted stands upon a rectangular emerald green ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

1970s Large Scale Terracotta Chinoiserie Figurine Depicting Woman Att. Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s large scale chinoiserie figurine depicting a female holding a brass umbrella. This piece is attributed to Chapman and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bri...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

2 Annamite Mandarins In Bronze, Vietnam, Early 20th Century
By Ishikawa Komei
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of Annamite mandarins in bronze with brown patina, dressed in the traditional costume of scholars for audiences, decorated with dragons; they carry a tablet in their hands. The...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Seated Buddha in Patinated Bronze, Circa 17th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seated Buddha in patinated bronze, circa 17th century. A bronze Buddha sculpture, brown patina, from Thai-Lao, principality of Chieng Kham, circa 17th century. H: 52cm. W: 35cm, D: ...
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17th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century English Wood Carved Standing Chinese Attendant with Lotus Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century English wood carved standing Chinese attendant with lotus bowl, The well carved and decorated figure with glass eyes, holding a 10 inch...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic. This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
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Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Paper, Plaster, Paint

Ceramic Pearlized Glaze Chinoiserie Statues, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic statues. This set will bring a room the grand millennial vibe it deserves. Created from ceramic, each statue is painted ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infants, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infant 3D figurative plaster sculptures painted gold on black wood bases, apparently unmarked.
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Vintage Resin Laughing Buddah Statue Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 13" Resin Laughing Buddah Statue Sculpture Figure. Circa Mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8" W x 6" D.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in ...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous detail, this piece captures the essence of peace and min...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

A Pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie Carved Wood Ring Holders
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie carved wood ring holders modeled after Asian men. The pieces are polychromed and gold gilded. Both are holding tra...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinoiserie figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Feldman Lighting Co., Maitland Smith, Meissen Porcelain, and Mottahedeh. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $27,960 while the average work can sell for $983.

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