Erotic Cast Pewter Plaque, France, 1880

Above the gilded wooden base is a Vanitas, a painted plaster sculpture depicting a human skull. Italy early 19th century.

A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ. Valuable sculpture in fruit wood in almost true-to-life measurements, sculpted with art and finished with a wealth of details. The wood was covered with a thin layer of pellet and finished in color. Immediately above the forehead, in correspondence with the anterior neonatal fontanel, the CHRISMON is painted in purple red. The monogram of Christ or Chi Rho (or CHRISMON) is a combination of letters from the Greek alphabet, which form an abbreviation of the name of Christ. Solar in nature, often inscribed in a circle with multiple rays reminiscent of the cosmic wheel deriving from the ancient solar emblems of Egypt. The symbol consists of two large overlapping letters, the 'X' and the 'P'. They correspond, respectively, to the Greek letter '?' ('chi', which reads kh, aspirated) and '?' ('rho', which reads r). These two letters are the initials of the word '???st??' (Khristòs ), the name of Jesus, which in Greek means "anointed" and translates the Hebrew "messiah". On the sides of these two letters, there are very often two others: one 'a' and one '?', alpha and omega...

Fruit wood sculpture, Folk Art, depicting a man standing with his hands in his pockets. United States, second half of the 19th century.

Folk art walking stick: carved stag horn handle, depicting a man head with a snake and beard. Silver ring. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Aust...

An academic cast depicting a Psyche, Italy 1890. Sopra la base in gesso di forma rotonda, è impostato il calco in gesso di una scultura raffigurante una ...

Over the plaster round base is set the cast of a sculpture of a Discus thrower. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy 1880 ca.

Pair of American cast iron hand painted preening ducks resting on squared bases. Late 19th Century.

A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time. From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector. The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...

Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder Horn. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black Forest Collection. This is a truly fine carved older piece. Great lodge or ski cabin...

This cast bronze sculpture depicts a woman, captured in a moment after she just finished a swim at her favourite lake. She’s gazing upon the view, reclining on a rock as she air drie...

A truly adorable mid-century cast iron boot scraper in the form of a little chick. This one looks great and will bring a smile to your face.

Sweet faced Boston Terrier cast iron doorstop. This doorstop is very heavy with great patina. The Boston Terrier hasa very soft look due to the wear.