How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Antique Gold Buddha Statue

Bronze Sculpture From Asia

20th Century Bronze Buddha

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Monmouth Pottery Large Floor Vase

$950

H 22 in Dm 8.5 in

Mid-Century Monmouth Pottery Large Floor Vase

By Monmouth Pottery

Located in Toledo, OH

A Mid-Century Monmouth Pottery floor vase, circa 1950. A large form monochromatic glazed pottery vase with ribbed detail in a grey/green shade. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5" ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Pottery

Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.

$3,900

H 2.125 in W 2.25 in D 0.375 in

Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.

By Wei Xiao Ming

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked 14K. Total weight 44g.

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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Jade

H 56 in W 10 in D 10 in

Antique Pair 17th Century Baroque Carved & Gilded Solomonic Columns Italy 1680

Located in Portland, OR

A fine and rare pair of Italian Baroque carved giltwood and polychrome-painted Solomonic columns, late 17th century, circa 1680. Each spiral-twist column carved with trailing grapevi...

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1680s Italian Baroque Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 59 in D 39.5 in

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.

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1940s Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Wood

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #281

$441Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 10.24 in

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #281

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri on a nude female torso, no.281 / made in Milano Italy circa ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Porcelain

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

$2,500

H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand. The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval shape and sharp features is exemplary o...

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Gold Buddha Statue

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Bronze

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Antique Gold Buddha Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gold buddha statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and gold, every antique gold buddha statue was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique gold buddha statue — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique gold buddha statue bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique gold buddha statue that is appealing in its simplicity, but Enrico Caruso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Gold Buddha Statue?

The average selling price for an antique gold buddha statue at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $270 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Gold Buddha Statue

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.