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Item Ships From: California
13/14thC Thai or Khmer Solid Terracotta Buddha Head, 7278
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14thC Thai or Khmer solid terracotta Buddha head. Very beautiful life-size face that beautifully shows the transition between Khmer and Thai ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha face made of ancient bricks covered with stucco/clay. The original figure would have sat or stood as a full figure, cove...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique bronze figure of Baby Bata Krishna crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butterball.
Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball.
An Indian Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, the baby Krishna wearing chains around his waist and a necklace, his face with a humorous expression, holding a ball of butter in his right hand, it is considered the ball of wisdom.
Antique Asian collectible cast bronze copper sculpture figurine of Hindu God Lord Krishna in a baby form.
19th century lost wax cast bronze Bata Krishna figure, India Avatar of Vishnu, the Bala Krishna form represents him as a baby.
Krishna is probably the most beloved avatar of god Vishnu and is widely worshipped all over India.
Crawling Krishna is a common subject, the craftsmanship and the elegance of proportions make this Vigraha an outstanding one.
Dimensions: Height: 3 inches Length: 2.50 inches Depth 2.50 inches.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1986.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott who purchased this item from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
Category
1850s Indian Expressionist Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet.
Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century.
Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Boxwood Prosperity Crab Basket or Brush Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved boxwood prosperity crab basket or brush pot
Fine old brush pot that can also be used a vase
Dimensions 5.5" diameter a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
900 Year Old Burmese Solid-Cast Burmese Monk-Special, 7510
Located in Ukiah, CA
Delightful Burmese solid-cast monk is likely late Pyu to early Pagan and in the range of 900 years old. From the personal collection of a highly respected Belgian collector who specializes in very early and rare Burmese Buddhist bronzes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese 14/15thC Wood "Baby Buddha" Pointing Toward Heaven and Earth, 5561
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha" pointing toward heaven and earth as witness to his birth. In amazing condition for 600+-year-old wood...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ganesh Small Silver Hindu Diety Statue Amulet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage silver Hindu Ganesh collectible Hindu diety statue amulet India.
Silver amulet in original green velvet box.
Hindu gift their loved ones with this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha
Located in Ukiah, CA
Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha. Large, Beautiful Wood-2.5 feet tall! From the lifetime collection of Roger McCarthy, who served 30 years in the CIA (1952-1982). ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 18/19thC Burmese bronze Buddha with inscription on the front of the base.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large 19/19thC Burmese bronze Buddha with inscription on the front of the base. Impressive at 14.5 inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 8 inches dee...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Dali Kingdom, 10/11thc, Is a Fierce Buddhist Deity Cast in Iron
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a fierce Buddhist deity cast in iron. Probably from the Dali Kingdom, 10/11thC South of China. Possibly early Tibetan. Solid cast. Condition as shown in photos- generally good, with an ancient iron patina that grows out of the metal. He is missing one hand. He emanates a powerful presence. Currently, he is securely attached to an old plexiglass stands. He is a very good size at 10 inches tall, by 4.5 wide inches by 3.5 inches deep. As he is solid-cast, he is quite heavy. He is holding a skull full of brains in his left hand and has a snake around his neck. He is naked except for a full garland of human heads around his body. Unsure what the 3 prong head-piece is composed of- Nagas? Will be in January auction on live auctioneers
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Brass Baby Rattle Whistle Bell Dangles, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India.
Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Hampatong HAND-CARVED SCULPTURE: MAILE Mother & Child
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Dayak Hampatong Ancestral Figure – Borneo, Indonesia
An evocative and rare carved wood figure from the Ban Dayak people of Borneo’s interior rainforests, this Hampatong sculpture de...
Category
Early 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Hardwood
Well cast 8-10thC Korean Buddha- nice face, remains of original gilding througho
Located in Ukiah, CA
Well cast very fine and rare 8-10thC Korean Buddha- nice face, remains of original gilding throughout. No damage or loss except for usual surface wear. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort.
Oshie, which translat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements o...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bean Beater, Natural Wood Branch, Japanese, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Bean Beater, natural wood branch, Japanese, mid-20th century
A natural branch shaped like a wishbone. A kitchen tool to shuck beans by "beating"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
18thC Multi-Metal Hanuman, India-Superb-Old English Collection, 8020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Best Hanuman I have found in twenty-five years. 18thC, and from the estate of a "British titled gentleman". Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches on custom stand. Bi-metal techniqu...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Temple Wood Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fra...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture “Just Making Sure” by Linda Prokop
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture by renowned artist Linda Prokop. This piece “Just Making Sure” by the acclaimed artist is infused with a dynamic sense of expression and style. Whimsically styled...
Category
1990s American Expressionist California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk, 7968
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk. Sits 2 7/8 inches tall, height on custom stand is 4 inches. Hard to date, but at least 800 old, and possibly o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20thC Bronze Jambahala-Nepalese-Buddhist - 10257
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a delightful sculpture of Jambahala. It is from Nepal, early 20th century. You see numerous Ron's Buddhas and bodhisattvas and Tara statues from this period. Jambahala howeve...
Category
20th Century Thai California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Tang-Style Chinese Carved Bactrian Camels
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual pair of large antique Chinese carved wood bactrian camels. The camels date to the 19th century and are in the Tang dynasty style. The camels retain their beaut...
Category
19th Century Chinese Tang Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Silver Sculpture of an Old Indian farmer Wearing Traditional Clothes
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silver plated sculpture of an Asian Indian farmer peasant man walking holding a long cane.
Sculpture of an old Indian farmer wearing tradition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted cast brass sculpture of cows and a holy man on stand.
Cows are considered holy in India.
Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati used to sit on Nandi and trav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Burmese Monk, Cast Out of a Lead/Bronze Alloy, 9592
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Burmese Monk. Cast out of a lead/bronze alloy. Probably over 1,000 years old looks to be a very rare Pyu/Mon example, and likely contemporary with e...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture Censer 45 Ounces
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental 19th century Chinese sterling silver horse statue sculpture censer. Weighs 44.95 troy ounces or 1398 grams of .925 sterling silver. Has ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese/Silk Road. Bust alone stands 7.5 inches tall. The crown, face, and overall look suggest an extremely early dating-possibly over 1000 years old. . Extremely powerful pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
15thC Thai Lacquered and Gilded Stone Head, 6597
Located in Ukiah, CA
Larger than life 15thC Thai lacquered and gilded stone head. Previous owner purchased in New York in the 1960s from a Manhattan antique dealer, thou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery.
Traditional Japanese young woman small sculpture.
Unusual shape beautiful collectib...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme California - 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
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Metal Manjushri, Sino, Tibetan Buddhist Deity
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A silvered figure of Manjusri seated in dhyanasana on a Pala style Indian base, wearing an ornate crown and wearing body jewelry,
Manjushri holds the sword of wisdom in his right hand and above his left shoulder is a lotus flower upon which rests a volume of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
Manjushri - Tibetan Buddhist Deity...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail.
Often described as t...
Category
1950s Indian Folk Art Vintage California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Abstract Nail Sculpture by Artist Dave Grossman Titled "SKYSCRAPER"
By Dave Grossman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Brutal Sculpture Titled 'SKYSCRAPER" by Artist Dave Grossman.
Welded Flat Nails Screwed Onto An Individually Cast Foundry-Stone Base Like A Tower
Titled "SKYSCRAPER" by Dave Grossm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile.
Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain.
Arabic script on left top corner, " Shah Suleiman" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star.
Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman Islamic artwork...
Category
1920s Turkish Moorish Vintage California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fragment ...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Winged KINNARA Winged Deity Goddess Thailand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Thai Carved Winged KINNARA Deity Goddess Sculpture:
Southeast Asian Thailand carved wood Kinnara, Hindu Folk Art.
Antique Thai hanging hand carved wood Temple Kinnara Goddess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Eastern Wei Musicians
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a set of 5 unglazed Eastern Wei Musicians holding drums. They are from Hebei and are made of red pottery. 534 - 539 AD. Each figure has a stand whi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wood Carved God of Martial Wealth Status
Located in Pomona, CA
According to folklore, Zhao Gongming, also known as Zhao Xuantan, is the God of Wealth believed in by Taoism. It is said that he can control thunder and lightning, eliminate plague a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Gold-Plated Bookends Rams Heads by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Large Solid 18KT Gold Plated Ceramic Rams Head Sculptures, Bookends by Jaru, Hollywood Regency Style
Category
Late 20th Century American California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Pair of Staffordshire Dog Figurines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Victorian pair of Staffordshire dog figurines are known for their timeless beauty and exceptional quality. These figurines are a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship ...
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture stands as a compelling addition to your garden decor. Crafted with exceptional skill and substantial weight, this sculpture is undeniably ca...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Painted and Parcel Gilt Seated Buddha with Presentation Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking, hand-carved, painted and parcel gilt, seated Buddha mounted on a laminated wooden base, with gilt-wood presentation stand.
Overall height 64”
Figure and base: 24”H x17...
Category
20th Century California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Bodhisattva with real charisma- mystery
Located in Ukiah, CA
Powerful and rare Bodhisattva, possibly Kashmir or another nearby kingdom. It has a significant amount of inlay, much of which remains (see photos). It is a solid cast in a style co...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pure Golden Onyx Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite hand-carved golden onyx sculpture, intricately designed in the shape of a basket overflowing with delicate flowers. Each piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Onyx
Han Dynasty Court Attendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a Han Dynasty unglazed dark pottery female attendant dressed in a white robe with straps of red pigment on the collar. From Xian. She is on a stand. The measurements reflect ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Set of Four Ming Musicians, 'Men'
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ming musicians (men) 7.75h
A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets.
The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches.
Whi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
White Plaster Sculptural Figure, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
No description provided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Eastern Wei Soldier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Eastern Wei Soldier 9.5h
An unglazed figure of a soldier. This figure sits on a base which measures 1h x 3.25d x 3.75w (inches).
Red Pottery Origin: He...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small antique bronze bust of Buddha head on solid wood base. The head is heavily distressed and patinated showing significant age; rear of the head has some minor losses but nothing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large, Han-Style Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand, crème glazed terracotta, Han-style, braying stallion sculpture.
Category
1980s Chinese Han Vintage California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Fine, Late 20th Century, Han-Style, White Hardstone Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant, hand-carved, white hardstone, Chinese horses with gilded details. Each outfitted with saddles, bridles and featuring braided rolled tails.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Han California - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
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