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Item Ships From: Europe
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
This striking abstract wall sculpture, crafted from wood, showcases a captivating interplay of form and texture. Designed by ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$981 Sale Price
53% Off
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the early 19th century, Qing period or possibly earlier back to the 18th century.
They are a male and female pair, the male with the slightly larger head. These pieces are very well cast with good detail and wear, showing a very good depth of colour. Both dogs have a small hole on the top of the head for incense to be placed.
Each piece weighs about 700gm unpacked
Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders.
Very well hollow...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Double-Sided Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Java, circa 1920s-1950s
Located in London, GB
Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards were used to hold a pair of Keris daggers. They were fix...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$707 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 early 20th Century Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century Handcrafted Set of 2 from Northern Japan
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with this exquisite set of two...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$613 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Carved Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1970s) on contemporary metal stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth with a handle below the face. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good weather...
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1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures.
With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in.
Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 36 x 10 cm 30 x 7.5 cm Handmade by Japanese Artisants from w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$742 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Set of 4 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 4. Measures: 30 x 9.5 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 30.5 x 9.5 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,132 Sale Price / item
70% Off
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
Laying Foetus
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke. The Skeleton Netsuke is carved from Boxwood depicting a skeleton in t...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
"Leda" Chair Sculpture by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Brass Surrealist design
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
15/20th Limited Edition Of Xai Surrealistic Side Table by Salvador Dalí
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Matching Couple / Pair Large Polychromed Burmese Nat Temple Dancers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculptures representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. These striking...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Antique Asian Carved stone buddha head Asian Art Decorative antiques
Located in London, GB
Antique Asian Carved Stone Buddha Head – 17/18th Century Southeast Asia
A finely carved antique Buddha head in hard sandstone, featuring a calm a...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Wooden Bear 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object of a wild bear which was made in Japan around 1990s in Heisei era,
Kibori kuma is a Japanese rural craft that consists of a wooden carving of a bear with a fish i...
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1990s Japanese Showa Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antoni Gaudi, Batlló Butterfly Knob with Turn, Polished Solid Brass, Spain, 20th
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass door handle with polished finish. An assortment of early 20th-century metalwork fixtures are cast from Gaudí's hand.
Metalwork fixtures were created by Antoni Gaudí...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'
Located in Miami, FL
A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low relief bridle on face and well defined eyes. Raised mane down back of the neck
A fantastic example of the Wei dynasty horses.
Large, exquisite walking Ferghana horses with great attention paid to anatomical detail were the choice of the wealthy. The horse was second only in importance to the dragon. It was supposed to possess magical powers which the early Chinese were eager to explore. It would be the horse that would carry the deceased to the next life and it would be the amount of horses that an individual owned that would guarantee his ongoing status in the hereafter.
Thermoluminescence certificate from Madrid Labs included.
In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.
The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Grey
Defined by an unglazed finish and fluid, irregular aesthetic, this ceramic vase in gray and white will embellish any tabletop with its unique and sophisticated character. The singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual antique Victorian quality hardwood walking stick
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality hardwood walking stick having an unusual quality hardwood antique Victorian walking stick with a carv...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This **beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue** is a rare and exquisite piece of **19th-century Rattanakosin period** craftsmanship, originating from Thailand. Made...
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19th Century Thai Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. Wonderful twin spherical sculptures with b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road.
Here they were placed in front of the gate, with the gate doors mounted on the base behind the lions.
The pair consist of a male with a ball on his back, and a female holding a puppy. The ball represents the world and the puppy represents nature or a nurturing spirit.
One stand lightly carved with a horse, the other with a deer. The front of the stand is carved with camel...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Indian White Marble Lotus Bowl Asian Art home décor - Antiques
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Indian carved white marble Lotus bowl Asian Art Interior design
Fine Antique Vintage Indian Carved White Marble Lotus Bowl
Exquisite Asian Art for Timeless Interior Elegance
Add a touch of historic charm and spiritual symbolism to your space with this fine antique Indian carved white marble lotus bowl. Skilfully hand-carved from solid marble, this vintage piece embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of traditional Indian artistry.
Key Features:
Material: Authentic white marble, cool to the touch and naturally veined
Design: Carved in the shape of a lotus flower – a sacred symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian Buddhist and Asian cultures
Origin: India, early-to-mid 20th century
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear
Size: W 26 H 8 cm 10 x 3.5 inches Weight 5 KG approx.
Why You'll Love It:
A unique statement piece for minimalist, bohemian, or eclectic interiors
Perfect as a decorative bowl or centrepiece,
Ideal for lovers of Asian art or zen-inspired décor
Adds texture, symbolism, and serenity to any room
Whether placed on a console, shelf, or as part of a curated vignette, this antique lotus...
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19th Century Indian Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue
Material : bronze
16,5 cm high
11,5 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dhyana mudra
Middle 20th century
High quality !
Weight: 812 ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th century Antique wooden Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century Antique wooden Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 50,5 cm, wi...
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19th Century Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful and rare set of 7 kokeshi dolls, made by kokeshi master Tomio Sato, the son of master craftsman Bunkei Sato of the Tohkamata school.
These dolls are typical Toggata styl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the rich heritage of Indian temple artistry with this antique wooden Indian temple panel, an exquisite 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid wood, this intricately carved panel stands 63 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 12.2 cm deep, with a weight of 6.65 kgs.
A rare piece of Indian religious history, this temple fragment showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing, making it a must-have for collectors of antique temple carvings...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x H2.2 cm
Sculpture: Onnamen
Era: 1950s (Showa)
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY. Edo period.
Located in London, GB
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY.
Edo period.
A netsuke of a monkey seating in a leisurely manner, extremely realistically carved with a great expression on his face,the ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 5. Measures: 25.5 x 7 cm 30.5 x 9 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 46 x 12 cm 30.5 x ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$681 Sale Price / item
78% Off
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red.
-Deta...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Polished Solid Brass Batlló butterfly Handle by Antoni Gaudi 20th Century Design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass door handle with polished finish.
Antoni Gaudí (1852 - 1926) is among the most internationally famous Spanish architects, his unorthodox approach is still considere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinois green Bi Celadon Disc Sculpture, Mineral and forging
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
Celadon Bi Disc Sculpture, Mineral and Forging, 20th century – China
Exquisite and sophisticated Bi disc made in the early 20th century in China. It is an extraordinary disc carved ...
Category
1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
$745 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Monkey Group Sculpture Okimono Shosai
Located in Newark, England
Featuring Seven Japanese Macaques
Form our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Bronze Monkey Group by Shosai. The Japanese Bronze Group displaying a male father monkey and his infants playing around and being mischievous with Persimmon fruit. The monkeys modelled as Japanese macaque monkeys (snow monkey). The bronze okimono is beautifully patinated with a highly lifelike and naturalistic casting signed to the underside Shosai 正齊鋳. The Bronze group dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1885.
Japanese macaque (snow monkey) is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan. They are known as snow monkeys because some live in areas where snow covers the ground for long periods each year hence their nickname. No other non-human primate lives further north or in a colder climate than the snow monkey. Individuals have brownish grey fur, pinkish-red faces, and short tails. Two subspecies are known and their conservation Status is of least concern. In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru ニホンザル, 日本 (Japan/Nihon) and saru 猿 (monkey) to distinguish it from other primates, but the Japanese macaque is the only species of monkey in Japan.
The Japanese macaque features heavily in the religion, folklore, and art of Japan, as well as in proverbs and idiomatic expressions in the Japanese language. They are often seen in paintings, block prints and represented in all manner of carvings from Okimono to netsuke. Many of these art forms reside in the world’s most famous museums and collections, some of the most prominent pieces by artists such as Mori Sosen and Kawanabe Kyosai. In Shinto belief (Japan’s indigenous religion/nature religion) legendary mythical beasts known as raiju sometimes appeared as monkeys and kept Raijin (the god of lightning/storms) company. In another well known tale the three wise monkeys who warn people to “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” can be seen depicted in relief over the door of the famous Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko.
Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era.
Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
54 cm high
32,7 cm wide and 27 cm deep
Weight: 3.915 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Originating from Burma
19th century.
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 old China jade horses
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 8 old China jade horses in original box. Hand carved white jade.
Category
20th Century Asian Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large scale Chinese carved cork diorama in its original glass display case, early 20th Century piece, Circa 1910.
The scene is of a Chinese villa...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
$1,253 Sale Price
33% Off
Chinese Carved Wood Wall Art from a Hunting Tiger
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large 19th century Chinese carved wall plaque in wood features a hunting tiger on rocks with bamboo trees and the sun in the background.
...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Chinese carved amethyst incense censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A Chinese amethyst carved censor and cover,
Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
the rounded body carved with a pair of dragon mask handles, raised on thr...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Amethyst
English Classic Bird Bath Garden Font Stone
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian style bird bath or garden font
Very classic look great for the garden to get the birds preening and drinking
Crafted f...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brass chair model "Leda" by Salvador Dalí surrealist design
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Early 20th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple
Material : wood
60 cm high
34 cm wide and 27 cm deep
Early 20th century
Weight: 2,79 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3830-214
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Japanese Miyao bronze figures, 36cm high.
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period 1868-1912 Miyao bronze figures of Samurai warriors, each with a wonderful patina and gilded highlights. Each mounted on hand carved hardw...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Soapstone Seal, Carved and Polished, China 1930, Republic Period, China 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone, in white color. This has been made in China.
The Period is the Republic Period, circa 1930.
It is Hand-carved, and polished.
Category
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$424 Sale Price
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Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover this antique Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, an extraordinary 19th-century artifact showcasing Burma’s rich Buddhist heritage. Crafted from la...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
34,5 cm high
21,5 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep
Weight: 3.718 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dhyana mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century - Rattanakosin period
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,674 / item
Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
76 cm high
31 cm diameter
Weight: 4 kgs
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Originating from Burma
Late 19th / early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$793 / item
Special antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
57 cm high
52 cm wide and 29 cm deep
Weight: 61.55 kgs
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century
The stone seems more 'alabaster', it is...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Meiji period Japanese bronze Monkeys.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
These exquisite Japanese Meiji period sculptures depict two patinated bronze monkeys, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of the era. The larger monkey, seated with a contempla...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea)
Located in Lincoln, GB
African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea)
From the Tribal people of Liberia (Guinea, Africa)
Initiation masks were used by secret male socity know as Poro
Category
19th Century African Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This extrao...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Budai Buddha in dark jade
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of happiness, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese Buddhist iconography. The figure of Budai, often depicted with a joyful smile and a round, protruding belly, is said to represent contentment, generosity, and the joy of life. Historically, Budai is believed to have been based on an eccentric Chinese Zen monk who lived during the 10th century. Over time, his image evolved to become a symbol of prosperity and well-being, beloved in both religious and cultural contexts.
Skillfully carved from dark jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its association with purity, wisdom, and protection, this sculpture brings both spiritual and artistic significance. Jade has held a special place in Chinese history for millennia, considered more precious than gold and revered for its ability to ward off evil and bring balance. The rich green hues of the dark jade in this Budai sculpture enhance the overall sense of calm and serenity that the figure embodies.
The craftsmanship in this piece is evident in the intricate carving of Budai's flowing robes and expressive features. His smiling face radiates warmth and positivity, while his posture-relaxed and grounded-symbolizes inner peace and harmony. This dark jade Budai is more than just a decorative item; it is a reminder of the importance of joy, kindness, and generosity in everyday life.
Perfect for both spiritual and decorative purposes, this Budai statue...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Newly made large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia is a remarkable testament to artistic skill and spiritual representation. Hand-carved from a single block of lavastone, this statue s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
14-15th century Thai Buddha from Thailand Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
29 cm high
The Buddha itself is 26 cm high
Weight: 6.626 kgs
The base is 22.5 x 15 cm
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
14-15...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet
is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Europe - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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