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Post Social Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood hand crafted sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Found Object Table Top Sculpture Titled Pandemic
By Fay Sciarra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A thought provoking mixed-media sculpture inspired by the pandemic, with 3 socially distanced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steampunk Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Black Man with Banjo, " Rare Example of Social Realist Sculpture by Shearwater
By Walter Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Social Realists such as Thomas Hart Benton and James Daugherty, this rare sculpture of a Black
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Animate Objects Isabella Side Table in Gloss Lacquered Solid Linden Wood
By Animate Objects
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
first European actress to gain social and cultural respect as well as artistic fame. Made of glossy
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Animate Objects Isabella Side Table in Gloss Lacquered Solid Linden Wood
By Animate Objects
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
first European actress to gain social and cultural respect as well as artistic fame. Made of glossy
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved
Category
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Decorative Box 02 by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
craft techniques. Each product has its own function, but is more like an object of art that touches
the
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Other
Decorative Box 01 by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
craft techniques. Each product has its own function, but is more like an object of art that touches
the
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Other
Decorative Tray 60s by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
craft techniques. Each product has its own function, but is more like an object of art that touches
the
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Other
"An Invasion", Chicago, Woman figure, social change, Acrylic on Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lake Forest College, as well as an M.F.A in Socially Engaged Studio Art from Moore College of Art and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Found Objects
19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in China by upper class (Social Bureaucrats & Gentry) and the merchant
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Square Burl Hibachi, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as a kaku-hibachi, this container was the center of social life in a Meiji era home. Used to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
the most desirable collectibles in recent years.
The taking of snuff was a highly regarded social
Category
Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
objects, Lakra views the search for materials and images as an essential aspect of his practice. His
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store one's hat were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hide, Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Period Antique 18th Century French Box with mother of pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
fragrant perfumes to secret notes, and played a role in the intricate social dances of the French court
Category
Antique 1780s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
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H 2.56 in Dm 1.78 in
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
prevailing schools of social thought could swim.The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Steel
Book shaped card case with notebook
Located in East Geelong, VIC
social, historical and religious dates in English history, as well as a small folded list of French
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
fascinating piece of social history.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
H 19.25 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
, reflecting the social atmosphere of his time, delivers a message of consolation and hope. The artwork
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
"Peace and Plenty, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Sculptures by Phoenix
By Geza De Vegh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, date from the 1930s and are strongly reminiscent of the stylized social realism promulgated by the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
of the shotgun and after the enclosure of open lands and numerous social upheavals, falconry
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
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H 3.35 in W 12.01 in D 10.04 in
El Topo Ottoman by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
'Horse', a Unique Handmade Porcelain Book and Table Light Sculpture
By Charlotte Cornaton
Located in Paris, FR
, she works in a transcultural spirit through video and ceramics to address social issues such as
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Folk Art Box by Bergsma with Baroque Angels & Arts & Crafts Style Owls & More
Located in Lisse, NL
in which Tietje was born. This excellent quality carved and highly decorative box with lots of social
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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H 4.5 in W 14.1 in D 11.75 in
Contemporary Deconstructed Mixed Media & Found Object Green Shoe Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary found object painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The work features a green
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Mixed Media
H 22 in W 22.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are objects of beauty. The hand
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
H 12.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Hand-Sculpted & Gilded Ceramic Figural Fruit Bowl by Sean Gerstley
By Sean Gerstley
Located in New York, NY
a prompt to materialize the overt display of social media. This piece was created along with two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
cultural values and social dynamics of ancient societies, where objects of utility could transcend their
Category
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
cultural values and social dynamics of ancient societies, where objects of utility could transcend their
Category
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Early 20th Century German Roe Deer Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
challenge of the hunt.
In the past, sport shooting was not merely a pursuit of the hunt, but also a social
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
24k Black Abstract Totem Sculpture Ebonized Wood and Brass by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
solid and defiant in contrast to the seductive dance of the shimmering brass questioning social
Category
2010s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 86 in W 7 in D 4.38 in
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
and forms of the objects varied according to social status. The art styles of the peoples in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beads
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Gameboy
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
not just entertainment, but an important type of social skills and information transfer training
Category
2010s Thai Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chinese circular cut jade bi on stand
Located in Kenilworth, IL
, and brown tones and has deep visual depth. In China, the Bi is a symbol of moral character and social
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Jade
Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
social status and occupation during ceremonies. Crafted meticulously from woven hemp fibers using the
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Sculpture "Seated Nude With Flowers" 20th C
Located in London, GB
the touch. It has been widely used in European pottery, mainly for sculptural and decorative objects
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Contemporary by Las Animas Morloco Sculpture Toy Solid Wood
By Las Animas
Located in Seville, ES
generation to the next, bearing witness to the game and perhaps later to the simple object of design.
Bass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Momentum Sculpture by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in Geneve, CH
between art and design and are focused on the definition and use of the objects we surround ourselves with
Category
2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Earthenwar estatues of Inca couple by Montereau Faïenceries, 19th Century
By Montereau Leboef and Milliet
Located in Lisbon, PT
woman, denoting leadership and social standing in their ornamentation and gold details.
An Orientalist
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Erte Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 1988 - "Stranded"
By Erté
Located in Phoenix, AZ
.
Erte (1892-1990) was born Romain De Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia, to a socially prominent family
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese jade bi on stand
Located in Kenilworth, IL
moral quality as well as a designation of social status and was used ceremonially dedicated to persons
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Jade
Queen Victoria -- contemporary abstract painting & collage with figure & objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"QUEEN VICTORIA" is created and from acrylic and found objects on round MDF panel. It includes a
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel
Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
' economic trade and social structures.
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 3.35 in W 2.76 in D 9.45 in
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
transcended mere monetary value; it symbolized social relationships, status, and cultural identity. Crafted
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Artwork by Luis Vidal
Located in Brecht, BE
USA. His work, located between social commitment and the most innovative artistic configurations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"World Freedom and Peace", Gold, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
the artist alternate between social messages and pure pop, sometimes ironically.
He tries to convey
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
"World Freedom and Peace", Black, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
the artist alternate between social messages and pure pop, sometimes ironically.
He tries to convey
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
"Sainted Figure", Art Deco Sculpture of Bearded Saint with Halo by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
members stressed social themes. Two years later he exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris.
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Pair of Large Art Deco Revival Bronze Seated Dogs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.
Our reference
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
By Claudy Jongstra
Located in Dronten, NL
local farms, schools, universities and social initiatives, and drawing on a deep respect for the
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Felt
"Unicorns Are Real", 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin, Ltd. Handmade
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
the artist alternate between social messages and pure pop, sometimes ironically.
He tries to convey
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 13.39 in
Ceramic Sculpture Chiara Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
, in an attempt to gain approval on social networks. Her vanity is evident in the beautiful Dior turban
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
"Tired Face", Black & Gold, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin. Ltd.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
the artist alternate between social messages and pure pop, sometimes ironically.
He tries to convey
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
One-Size-Fits-All, A Unique Glass, Steel and Copper Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
inequality, giving his time for numerous interviews for both TV, radio and social media.
Private Collections
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
H 31.89 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
Under the Influence VIII, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
social media.
Private Collections & Public Institutions
V&A, UK • The National Museum of Scotland • The
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Under the Influence VI, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
, radio and social media.
Private Collections & Public Institutions
V&A, UK • The National Museum of
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Flow Petit No 21, Wenge wood & gold abstract fluid mounted sculpture by Egeværk
By Egeværk
Located in London, GB
boundaries between maker and object, making and material. A particular kind of happiness. The world as it
Category
2010s Danish Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate, Gold
H 20.08 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Flow Petit No 19, Wenge wood & gold mid-century inspired sculpture by Egeværk
By Egeværk
Located in London, GB
boundaries between maker and object, making and material. A particular kind of happiness. The world as it
Category
2010s Danish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold
H 18.12 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Bronze Age Cypriot Plank Idol
Located in London, GB
, and the emergence of new social structures resulted in lavishly decorated tombs, fulfilling the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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