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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 ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephant Figurines - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephants Figurines - Set of 2 While both these elephants are carved from jade, one elephant from this set is beige and the other is green. The...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Outstanding Rare Important Heavy Sculpted Painted Cast Iron Dog Group Stand
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large Cast Iron Heavy Sculpted Handpainted Group of Dogs. Taken from an Important New York City Sutton Place, New York City Estate Collection. A Re...
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20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme goddess or female buddha than a b...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

1970s Black Walnut Abstract Bird Wood Sculpture
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of art: a captivating sculpture from the 1970s. Crafted with exquisite detail, this Black Walnut Abstract Bird Sculpture possesses a one-of-a-kin...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Jean Marc Manner Man & Monkey Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Jean Marc manner bronze sculpture of an elongated man holding a monkey, circa 1961.
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20th Century Other Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
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20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquered wood base by Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991). Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Claude Viseux, Abstract Sculpture, 1970s, Stainless Steel
By Claude Viseux
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet. 'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part. En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ». En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9. « L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992. Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...
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1970s Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculpture is consistent with vintage age and usage. Structurally sound.
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20th Century Organic Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any roo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

1960s Hand Carved Thailand Elephant Playing a Horn
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand Carved Thailand Elephant Playing A Horn All Wood Musician Ganesh / Musician Ganesha Thailand Ganesh Ganesh as a musician who, like Shiva, gives rhythm to the universe
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1960s Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Life-Size Roman Style Patinated Fiberglass Torso, after the Antique 1960
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
A modern life-size Roman style fiberglass torso, after the antique, mounted on a metal post and stand, circa 1960. Made of rusted-color patinated fib...
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20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
By Kovach
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture. The piece is made of tube steel which has been painted silver. It is in good condition, showing...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been gilded. Wonderful vintage condition with age appropriate nicks and chips. Crown on smaller Buddha is broken on the right side and he has a slight crack on his front base, but we think it adds to his character. These are extremely aged and patinaed. All flaws are considered natural patina and part of their beauty. Please see photos. Circa Mid 19th-20th Century but could be olde Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs, please contact Seller for a quote. Need some peace and relaxation in your life? This magnificent pair of Buddha are here to help! These two Buddha rest high upon their stand made of wood with beautifully gilded hand carved laurel leaves. The symbolism of a laurel leaf is victory and this trifecta of tranquility will make you feel victorious! These three were not originally a set but we just knew they belonged together. You can just feel the calm and peaceful aura that emits from this unique trio. The smaller Buddha, In his mudra, or “position,” has both hands face up in his lap with legs crossed in a Double Lotus pose which is perfect for people looking to create peace and calm in their lives. The taller Buddha...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

One-of-a-kind Carved Chinese Style Tableaux, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Gorgeous and unusual pair of wood carvings in the Chinese taste, set in beautiful, gold-colored, faux-bamboo frames.
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

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