Oriental deities, wooden, Buddha - price guide and values

Ming Dynasty Carved Buddha Figure

Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the face with gentle expression, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, traces of a former lacquer and gilding,…

Carved Chinese Quan Yin Figure with Diadem and Mudra

A Chinese carved wood figure of Quan Yin, the figure seated cross-legged in 'Dhyanasana', with the left hand raised in 'Abhaya mudra', the head crowned with a richly decorated diadem featuring the Amitabha Buddha in the centre, Guanyin's loose tendrils of…

A Chinese carved giltwood set of figures of Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), comprising a standing Buddha and two standing Bodhisattvas carved from wood with a gilt and red lacquer finish, each housed in a…

Gold Buddha Figure, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese gold lacquered gesso and wood figure of seated Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, fitted wood stand. 31.5 cm high and 18.5 cm wide. 37 cm high including stand. Provenance. Private Collection, Bendigo

Gilded Thai Reclining Buddha, 180cm

Magnificent large Thai reclining Buddha, depicted with finial and curled hair, with serene expression and head resting in hand, with robes from shoulder, in gilded finish, length 180 cm

18th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Seated Amidha Buddha Figure

A Japanese gold lacquer wooden seated figure of Amidha Buddha, 18th century. Seated in meditation on an elaborate lotus base, his robes open at the chest and with his hands in the gesture of Dhyana-Mudra, 95 x 43 x 31 cm, similar example see Koller…

A Japanese standing giltwood figure of Amida Buddha, Edo period (1603-1868), Of ,yosegi ,(jointed) construction, standing serenely on an elaborate lotus pedestal before a mandorla of carved and gilt cloud scrolls with the right hand raised in…

Gilt Copper Buddha Figure with Torana Base, Nepal

A gilt copper figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Nepal, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base over a throne supported by a lion and lioness, his right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra and the left in varada mudra, wearing loosely draped robes…

Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Incense Box with Intricate Carvings

A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer incense box; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century; exceptionally finely and deeply carved with a scene of Budai resting under the moon to the top, and precious emblems to the base, many of the emblems and other surfaces…

Giltwood Senju Kannon Statue - Goddess of a Thousand Arms

An impressive Japanese Buddhist giltwood Senju Kannon (Kuanyin) statue, the Goddess of a Thousand Arms, also known as the Goddess of Mercy - standing on lotus throne. The Bodhisattva's esoteric multi-armed and multi-headed form relates to her service to…

Gilded Avalokitesvara Statue with Eleven Buddha Faces

A gilded wooden Avalokitesvara statue, the Crown is decorated with eleven Buddha faces, standing on an octagonal lotus platform, 145 cm high

Red Lacquer Buddha Figure, Burma, 18th/19th Century

A red lacquer figure of Buddha, Burma, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana with right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, the face with benign expression and long earlobes, and the tightly curled hair surmounted by a removable…

Ming Dynasty Buddha: Gold Lacquered Masterpiece

A Chinese gold lacquered wooden figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), seated in padmasana, carved with elaborate robes and jewels, covered in a deep red and gold lacquer. 27 cm high, 16.5 cm wide

Burmese Alabaster Seated Buddha, 16th/19th Century

A Burmese alabaster seated Buddha, 16th/19th century. Painted in red lacquer & gilt, the downcast eyes with heavy lids & tall arched eyebrows & a serene countenance, carved from one large boulder with a natural patina. Provenance: The private collection,…

18th Century Burmese Royal Buddha with Gold Leaf Dress

A fine antique Burmese sitting wooden Buddha 18th century, Royal dress with gold leaf, Shan period, approx 43 cm x 76 cm

Gandharan Buddha: 3rd/4th Century Grey Schist Statue

Gandharan Buddha statue, carved grey schist stone, 3rd/4th century A.D, 39.5 cm high

Gilded Thai Temple Buddha, Hand-Carved & Antique

Large antique Thai temple Buddha of Shakyam Uni, hand carved and gilded

Gilded Mirror Buddha: Mandalay Period Masterpiece

A Burmese gilded Mirror-Inset wooden figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in lacquer, gilding and small coloured mirror pieces. 51 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of…

Meiji Period Black Lacquer Zushi Shrine with Buddha Figure

A black lacquer zushi (shrine), Meiji period, the rectangular shrine decorated on the exterior in gold and silver hiramaki-e on the black ground with lotus flowers and leaves rising on slender stems from rippling water towards the scrolling clouds above,…

17th Century Burmese Parcel-Gilt Buddha Figure

A tall carved Burmese parcel-gilt wooden figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th century. Standing tall on a lotus pedestal, with one arm raised to chest in the 'Abhaya mudra', signifying protection, and the other lowered in the 'Varada mudra' as a gesture of…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Boxwood Carved Budai with Stand

A Chinese box wood carved Budai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with fitted wood stand, 16.5 cm high

Ming Dynasty Painted Buddha Head

An antique painted wooden head of a Buddha probably Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the Buddha of typically serene form with downcast eyes, long ear lobes and tightly coiled hair with prominent ushnisha, with remnant colours, mounted on a modern and removable…

Ming Dynasty Stone Buddha Statue

A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved sitting Buddha statue

Tibetan Brass Seated Buddha on Lotus Throne - 19cm

Good Tibetan brass seated Buddha figure seated Buddha on lotus throne, height 19 cm on wood stand.

Burmese Gilt Buddha from New South Wales Gentleman's Collection

A Burmese gilt Buddha, . Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, New South Wales

Edo Period Japanese Lacquered Wooden Buddha Figure

A Japanese lacquered wooden Amida Nyorai figure, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th/18th century, constructed using yosegi-zukuri (assembled from several pieces of wood) technique, sensitively carved as a Buddha figure seated in padmasana with hands…

Carved Quartz Buddha, 20th Century

A large carved quartz Buddha, 20th century, modelled in seated pose with downcast eyes. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 62 cm high, 46 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Burmese White Marble Buddha Head, 19th Century

A Burmese white marble head of Buddha Shan States, circa 19th century, the marble finely carved, with remnant gilt and polychrome mineral pigments, 30 cm high (without the stand). Provenance: from a private Australian collection

Carved Chinese Root Figure of Budai with Children

A large Chinese carved thuja root figure of Budai Maitreya with children, 20th century, the carved root Budai figure depicted reclining and playing with five adoring children with smiling expressions. Height 55 cm, width 104 cm, depth 36 cm

Boxwood carving of monk Budai with boys

A boxwood carving of a monk Budai with boys, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century with original fitted wood stand. ', 21 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne. Private collection, Melbourne, Australia. Mossgreen

Burmese Marble Buddha Figure, 18th/19th Century

A Burmese marble figure of Buddha, Shan States, circa 18th/19th century, the figure carved from white marble, seated in padmasana on a single lotus base, with his right hand touching the ground in bhumispara mudra. Some remnant polychrome, 59 cm high

Emaciated Luohan Buddha with Teapot

Chinese carved stone figure, depicted an emaciated Luohan buddha, with ribs exposed and holding a teapot to mouth, in tones of brown, height 14 cm and length 26 cm

Edo Period Gilt Wood Buddha Figure with Mandorla

A gilt wood Japanese figure of The Buddha, Shakyamuno, Edo period, The standing figure with well carved serene face and tightly curled hair in copper, his right hand raised in vitarka mudra, the left arm lowered, dressed in crisply flowing robes opened to…

Carved Jade Buddha with Censer and Bamboo

Chinese carved jade boulder, carved within the natural form of the stone, displaying a seated buddha with burning censer and bamboo, raised on a carved wooden stand, height 14 cm

Burmese Shan Dynasty Buddha Image

A Burmese temple Buddha image Shan Dynasty, c.18th century, of wood with gilt and black lacquer finish, seated in Dhyanasana above a double platform, the right hand is lowered to his knee in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand rests in his lap in dhyana…

Gilded Thai Buddha Statues with Glass Inlays

Statues pair of gilded Thai Buddha, gold leaf with inset green and clear glass decorations, both, mounted on timber bases, height 163 cm

Gilded Buddha Statuette with Bodhisattva Coronet

A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm

A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated ivory base which sits…

Gandharan Buddha Bust, 2nd/3rd Century

A stone carved Gandharan bust of a Buddha, 2ND/3rd century, 19 cm high

Burmese Lacquered Buddha Figure

A Burmese dark red and gold lacquered wood seated figure of Buddha, 50 cm high. Provenance: East and West Gallery, Victoria, Victoria Private Collection

Khmer Buddha Head with Top Knot Headdress

Khmer 13th century stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot headdress and serene expression on face, with carved frieze, raised on a wooden base, height 19 cm (head). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Josef & Mrs. Edith Peukert, Aalders Auctions 2014,…

Serene Buddha Head Carved from Indian Pink Stone

Large Indian pink stone carved head of Buddha, depicted with tied top knot, above pulled hair, eyes down cast, serene expression, lobed ears, height 35 cm

Vietnamese Child Buddha on Lotus Pedestal

A Vietnamese child Buddha image c. 19th century, of wood with gilt, red and black lacquer finish, standing on a double lotus pedestal above a mythical beast. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts…

Blanc-de-Chine Buddha Figure with Elaborate Base

A blanc-de-chine seated figure of Buddha, holding a small bowl on an elaborately carved base, 34 cm high. Provenance: The Collection of Mrs Lillian Whiteman, South Yarra, Melbourne

Ming Dynasty Red Lacquer Incense Box with Buddha Decoration

A fine and rare Ming Dynasty red lacquer incense box circular form decorated with the buddha Maitreya and an attendant, complete with a wooden box. 7 cm diameter

A large Nepalese scroll, nine square panels with Mandala of the Five Buddhas together with Buddha in various aspects of enlightenment. Paper on fabric with gilt silk detail. Wooden poles to each end with brass hanging rod. Some damage. 208 x 157 cm.

A carved and painted seated Buddha, upon a lotus flower, set within a Pavillion. Sino-Tibetan, perhaps circa 19th century. Height 43 cm, figure only

Khmer Stone Buddha Head with Serpent Mandorla

A Khmer stone head of Buddha Mukhalinda; Bayon period, late 12TH/Early 13th century; carved from sandstone, with a radiant smiling face, backed by a mandorla of serpents, on a fitted black stand. Height 23 cm, width 19.5 cm (height 28.5 cm with stand).…

Rare Cambodian Temple Painting: Buddha's Sermon and Descent

A rare Cambodian temple painting 'Preah Bot', early to mid 20th century, the painting is divided into two registers, the top showing Buddha's sermon to his former mother Queen Maya in Tavatimsa Heaven. She is seated in front of Buddha, together with Indra…

Lacquered Buddha Zushi, Late 19th Century

A lacquered and gilt zushi, late 19th century, the plain dark case opening to reveal a seated figure of Buddha backed by a flaming mandarla, on a high tiered lotus throne, 50 cm high (overall)

Gilded Standing Buddha with Mirrored Bead Decoration

Large standing Buddha 20th century carved and gilded wood with applied mirrored bead decoration, on lotus base mounted to a plinth. Height 165 cm

Antique Chinese Buddha Table Lamp with Mandarin Hat Shade

A vintage Chinese table lamp and shade with carved Buddha base and original shade with an antique Mandarin hat button, early 20th century, 51 cm high overall

Polychrome Marble Seated Buddha Statue, 19/20th Century

A Chinese seated Buddha statue, polychrome and carved marble, 19/20th century, 61 cm high

A wood carved Buddha and five monk figures, all holding offering bowls. Painted with orange robes and standing on orange lotus flowers. Buddha height 80 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13.5 cm, monk height 73 cm, width 15 cm, depth 13 cm

Gilded Standing Buddha Statue - 115 cm

A very decorative standing Buddha, carved and gilded wood, Height 115 cm (incl. stand)

Chinese Buddha Head on Lacquered Plinth

A Chinese carved stone head of Buddha, with downcast eyes, elongated earlobes and tightly curled hair, on black lacquered plinth. Height 37 cm (not including plinth). Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney

A Thai red lacquered wood figure of Buddha, 19th century, standing with right hand in abhayamudra, wearing long robes falling to the bare feet, the head with long earlobes and tall ushnisha, the face with serene expression, 134 cm high

Gilt Thai Reclining Buddha, 106cm Long, 20th Century

A Thai reclining Buddha, gilt finish terracotta, 20th century, 106 cm long

Khmer Buddha Carved Schist Figure (20th Century)

A decorative carved schist figure of Buddha, Khmer, 20th century 94 cm high (on stand)

Chinese Ivory Figures with Wood Stands and Box

Three Chinese ivory figures, 19th-20th century, including an old fisherman, 19th century, a 'Budai' monk, 20th century, and an old scholar, early 20th century, wood stands (two), a box and a wooden box, 16 cm high (tallest)

Thai Buddha on Elephant Throne

A Thai gilt figure of Buddha seated on a pierced rectangular elephant throne.

Budai Jade Pendant and Two Wood Boxes

A small celadon jade pendant, (3), carved in the form of Budai, seated on his sack, his face with jovial expression, together with two hardwood rectangular boxes, one probably of zitan with sliding cover, the other with fitted cover, (3), pendant 4 cm…

Chinese Kingfisher Feather Hair Ornaments with Jade and Stone Embellishments

Three Chinese jade and stone embellished kingfisher feather hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the gilt metal ornaments with kingfisher feather decoration, two surrounding apple green flecked white jadeite plaques of Budai, the…

Thai Polychromed Buddha Statues, 18th/19th Century

Two Thai Buddha statues, polychromed and carved wood, 18th/19th century. Tallest 38 cm

Buddha statue, a large, carved timber seated Buddha statue, with painted decoration. Circa 20thC. Height 123 cm x width 82 cm x depth 55 cm

Jadeite Maitreya Buddha Pendant with Ruyi and Lotus Leaf

A jadeite Buddha figure pendant, of natural pebble form, the figure of Buddha is carved in Maitreya holding ruyi and wrapped in lotus leaf, 8 cm high

Carved Chinese Buddha Figure, 42cm

Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha, seated in dhyansana with right hand held in shuni mudra, dressed in loose robes (A/F), height 42 cm

Tantric Ming Buddha with Swastika Symbol

A Tantric soapstone Buddha seated in the posture of Royal ease on a cushion carved with clouds, in the style of the Ming Dynasty, wearing a shawl over both shoulder & a robe with turquoise coloured beads & falling open at the chest revealing a carved…

Thai Buddha Statue Fragment with Repainted Traces

Large antique Thai carved wood Buddha statue fragment, repainting and traces of older painted decoration,100 cm high, 21 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Japanese Ivory Seated Buddha on Lotus Base

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with eyes down cast and robes draped from shoulders, hands joined on carved wooden double lotus base, height 8 cm, 13 cm (with stand)

Buddhist Zushi and Figures Collection

Two fine Buddhist Zushi travelling Shrines, [2], a figure of Fudo-Myoo, lacquer & wood Zushi with metal filigree designs, Meiji period, a fine old wooden Buddha statue in wood & lacquer Zushi, Edo period. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 19 x 13 cm, 17…

A good quality early 20th century Nepali Tibetan figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. Seated with hands in the Vitarka mudra. Fire gilded with 24kt gold finish. The underside with copper base plate with engraved Tibetan double dorje. 18 cm height

Tibetan Gilt Metal Buddha on Timber Stand (35 cm)

Tibetan gilt metal Buddha 19 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep, 29.5 cm high, on timber stand, total height 35 cm

Chinese Turquoise Carved Buddha with Original Stand

A 20th century Chinese turquoise carved Buddha, late Qing Dynasty or early Public period. Finely carved and with original stand, height 5 cm

Thai Crowned Buddha on Double Lotus Pedestal

Large Thai gilt crowned Buddha, seated in lotus position above a double lotus pedestal, height 50 cm

Oriental Porcelain Buddha on Carved Rosewood Stand

Large oriental porcelain buddha, 32 cm high together on carved rosewood stand

Burmese Buddha Head with Mirror Inlay

A Burmese wooden head of the Buddha Mandalay, 19th/Early 20th century, the fragmentary huge head of red and gilt lacquered wood decorated with inlaid mirror pieces, 52 cm high. Provenance: from a private Australian collection

Gilded Buddha Statuette with Bodhisattva Coronet

A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm

Chinese Stone Buddha Head on Stand

Large Chinese carved stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot above curled hair, with lobed ears, with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, the whole on stand, height 32 cm

Carved Sino-Tibetan Buddha on Lotus Platform

A Sino-Tibetan carved stone seated Buddha, the robe Covering both the hands & the feet, after the Ming Dynasty, a full face with a monobrow & elongated ears, the hair whorls almost smooth ending in a domed top knot, raised on a square platform carved with…

Laos Buddha on Decorated Throne, 17th/19th Century

A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection

Gilded Buddha on Lotus Base with Calligraphy

Large south East Asian Buddha, gilded and heavily carved on lotus base, the hand in Bhumisparsha Mudra, calligraphy to back. Height 45 cm

Laotian Ivory Buddha Sculpture

Carved ivory Buddha, possibly from Laos, old patina, height 14.5 cm, depth 4 cm, width 5.5 cm

Chinese Ivory Buddha with Children and Reishi Fungus

A Chinese ivory figure of the Buddha Pu-tai, carved standing with two children clambering on his shoulders, he holds a reishi fungus in his left hand. On carved double lotus plinth base. Signed with two character mark underneath. On wooden stand. Height…

Gilded Seated Buddha on Waisted Throne, 19th Century

Carved wood figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana, 19th century, seated position with gilding on surface on waisted throne, height 76 cm

Qing Dynasty Soapstone Buddha Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of a young Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, well carved and engraved, the elegantly and informally posed figure with downcast eyes, extended ear lobes and coiffed long hair, seated upon a draped plinth over waves, one…