Modern Figurative Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Unique Wood Vase by Deepwood
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique wood vase by Deepwood
One of a kind
Dimensions: L 20 W 20 H 55 cm
Materials: Petrified wood fully polished
Wight: 20 kg
Each Deepwood piece is expertly crafted from a rarefied specimen of petrified wood and contains 25 million...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Repousse Tomato Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomato sculpture
Dark Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tradition...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Sandro Sculpture Bulb Pyramid Vintage Artwork Conceptual Decor
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the Sandro Sculpture Bulb Pyramid, a captivating artwork that combines vintage beauty with conceptual design. This unique sculpture is a harmonious composition of stunning vintage bulbs...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Feng Shui Bonsai "Reinassance", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree.
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Embracing Couple Art Glass Sculpture
By Oggetti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
For your consideration, a Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Italy art glass sculpture. Featuring a couple in a lover's embrace in an abstract design atop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Obelisk, Sculptural Clothes Stand by Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
Dimension: L360 x W360 x H 1900mm.
Material: stainless steel.
Obelisk, a clothes stand, as well as an art installation for home, is inspired by the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Lima Bean Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lima bean sculpture
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture En Bronze De Miguel Navarro
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Sculpture in red polychrome bronze representing a seated naked man.
On his head a metal headgear.
Signed Mig N 01 on the seat.
20th century period.
Miquel Navarro (born September...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lalique Amber Crystal Model of a Seated "Happy Buddha"
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Lalique limited edition amber glass model of a seated 'Happy Buddha', numbered 809/888.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Frida Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Frida model glazed ceramic sculpture from the new collection École d'Art s by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions. The sculpture is made up of three separable elements Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Since 1980 he has been working in Milan, as a comic strip writer, illustrator, designer, artist and musician. Since the early 1980 he has contributed in the renovation of the Italian comic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Arbit Blatas Modern Art Foundry Bronze Sculpture of Mime Marcel Marceau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze sculpture.
By Arbit Blatas.
Depicting the legendary mime - Marcel Marceau.
With a verdigris patina.
Marked to the reverse for the Modern Art Foundry and #5....
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
AD Throne 032023 by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Throne 032023 by Arno Declercq
Limited Edition of 8 pieces.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 122 cm x H 63 cm.
Materials: Oak.
Arno Declercq
Belgia...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-)
Small head.
circa 1970.
Carved serpentine stone
5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base.
Shona sculpture is the name given
to a modern move...
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lladro porcelain sculpture Amor et Desirerium sculpted by Ernest Massuet for Lladro. Translated to Love and Desire, porcelain figure in matte and glazed finish.
Two lives merge into ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
"Summer Stroll" Porcelain Figurine by Lladro, Spain, "Young Girl with Umbrella"
By Juan Huerta, Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made and retired in 1991 by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it is entitled "Summer Stroll...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Anonymus Family Light Sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 3 Anonymus Family Light Sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Dimensions: 180 x 28 cm, 185 x 34, 210 x 41, 170 x 27 cm
Materials: Fiberglass, UV, Weather Resistant Topcoat, ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Modern Black & White Ceramic Sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane Dog 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Large sculpture, depicting a Harlequin Great Dane dog, with a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sitting Pretty Nude Form
By Jude Jelfs
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Sitting Pretty’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside.
Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
1970s George Schreber 1 Cent Canada in Plexi / Lucite Cube Sculpture
Located in Biella, IT
George Schreber 1 cent year '74 Canada, sculpture cube in plexi / lucite design years 1970.
Signed George Schreber in the superior side, your see in the photo's particular.
Mea...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Exsitu_019 Shelves by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Exsitu_019 shelves by Niclas Wolf
Edition 1 of 1
Dimensions: D 70 x W 200 x H 200 cm.
Materials: Cast in bronze with white patinated surface and hand polished surfaces.
In his ...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giacomo Manzu "Cardinale Seduto" 1963 Austin Productions Cast
Located in Sharon, CT
An Austin Productions casting of the well known Manzu Sculpture "Cardinale Seduto". Perhaps this sculpture more than any other of the masters works, contrast an abstract gestalt bulk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Salvador Dali Bread Sculptures of Dali Theatre, Museum in Figueras
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This exceptional pair of Salvador Dali bread sculptures are a rare find and come directly from the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueras, Spain. Create...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Large Cattelia by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Cattelia by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Fibers from Jipi palm leaves fibers.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. Natural dyed.
Dimensions: W 80 x H ...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp, Textured Brass Cast and an off White Lampshade
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Marilyn Monroe, the sexiest Pin-up of the 1950s, inspired a piece of Art & Design. The design of the Monroe Lamp captures the essence of her image and the sensuality of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Nude Female Reaching Torso Sculpture
By Tom Corbin
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a figurative nude female/woman is titled Reaching Torso and features a fantastic rich green/brown pat...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ammonite Convolutions Sculptures by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Ammonite convolutions sculptures by Mary brogger.
One of a kind. Signed with artist’s stamp.
Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 38 (each).
Materials: fossils, mixed media.
“Ammonite Convolutio...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Medium Cattelia by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium cattelia by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Fibers from Jipi palm leaves fibers.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. Natural dyed.
Dimensions: W 60 x H...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Wonderful Large KAWS Clean Slate Black Varnished Vinyl Original Fake 2013 Figure
By KAWS
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large KAWS clean slate black varnished vinyl original fake 2013 figure holding two children in original box and plastic insert sleeve.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Modern Carved Marble Torso by Luis R. Cuevas
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Carved white marble and green sculpture, abstract torso figure that swivels on black marble base by Luis R Cuevas. Contemporary. Born in Utuado, P...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Macranta by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Macranta by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Fibers from Jipi palm leaves fibers.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. Natural dyed.
Dimensions: W 100 x H 100 c...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Loleka-5 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Loleka-5 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 30 L x 30 D x 30 H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from Fra...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
White Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by the Famous Belgian Sculptor Albert Poels
By Albert Poels
Located in Tilburg, NL
White glazed ceramic sculpture by the famous Belgian sculptor from Antwerp,
Albert Poels 1903-1984.
Titled in dutch 'Heropbeuring’, which refers to...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
APL Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
APL sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 10L x 10D x 10H cm
Materials: Alabaster, brass
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda.
Krzywda (pronounce "Shivda"), established by ...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Handmade Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 40 L x 20 D x 20 H cm
Materials: Glass, alabaster
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda.
Krzywda (pronounce "Shivda"), esta...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Tatto Limited Edition Gardener Meets NIKE 2006 Designer Toy
Located in Weesp, NL
Tatto limited edition Gardener meets Nike 2006 Art Toy in beautiful laser engraved wooden box by Michael Lau and produced by Crazysmiles. This rare...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of white statuary marble.
Dimensions: D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Wonderful Medicom Toy Kaws 18 Together Pair of Dolls
By Medicom Toy, KAWS
Located in Roslyn, NY
Medicom toy kaws 18 together pair of dolls sculpture.
In original plastic case and black bag.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Midnight Matinee, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist statement:
During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years.
I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free flowing ideas.
After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sek-8 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Sek-8 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 30 L x 30 D x 40 H cm
Materials: Brass, marble
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from France. The ind...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Locus-21 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Locus-21 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 60L x 30D x 30H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from France...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Loleka-14 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Loleka-14 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 45 L x 30 D x 30 H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from Fr...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz.
Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
Feng Shui Bespoke Bonsai "Cascata", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Cascata Bonsai is inspired by the Niagara falls.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature.
Sculptures are compos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
One of a Kind Complete Set of S.F.C.C. 2003 Designer Toys by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique set of limited edition 2003 Art Toys by Michael Lau in collaboration with Maharishi and Nike. This set includes all the S.F.C.C. figures : G.E.O.R.G.E., P.E.T.E.R., T.O.M., J.A.M.E.S., S.T.E.P.H.E.N., R.I.C.H.A.R.D., D.A.V.I.D., M.A.R.Y. and W.H.O.. The two versions, natural and black of the S.F.R.B.'S. The S.F.C.C. sci-ficrazychildren book and last but not least the extremely rare S.F.C.C. C21, the Kriegsmachine. When, in 2003, you bought any of the figures, a secret part would come with it. If you had all of the S.F.C.C.'s and, you were lucky, you had all the secret parts to assemble C21, the Kriegsmachine.
All figures are in great condition and come with their own box, except C21, stickers, tape and cutter gloves, a piece of rope and their misty heads. The height of CC21 is 38 cm / 14.960 inches.
These designer toys have been in storage since 2003 out of sunlight and in a smoke free environment.
The price includes insured transport.
Michael Lau (born 1970) is an artist from Hong Kong who is known for his painting, sculpture and designer toy figures. Lau is widely credited as the founder of the urban vinyl...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rubber, Plastic
There and Black Sculpture by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
There and black sculpture by Mary Brogger
Unique sculpture. 2019
Dimensions: D 38 x W 317.5 x H 183 cm.
Materials: Hand tied singed acrylic yarn, mixed media.
Work is modular a...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Modernist Patinated Bronze Ballerina Sculpture - United States - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Modernist patinated bronze Ballerina sculpture on ebonized wood plinth - decorative quality - tabletop placement - unsigned - United States - circa 1980's.
Excellent vintage condi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Set of 2 Hat Forms, Milan Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Folk Art, a pair of hand carved hat form.
Milan, Italy, early 20th century
Measures: 23 x 13 H cm
19 x 7.5 H cm
Conditions: vey good consistent with age and use.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Opera Theatre Sculpture by Paul Day
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
‘Opera’ by celebrated British sculptor Paul Day depicts a theatre scene intricately modelled with terracotta. Signed and dated by the artist, the theatre sculpture reflects Day’s unu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
USA, Circa 1950s
Each figure of large scale, perched on a plinth base, beautifully modeled and decorated, in blue enamel, with...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Studio Ceramicist, Unique Ceramic Vase, Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French studio ceramicist, unique ceramic vase.
Approx. 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Signed in monogram.
Measuring: H 16.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Rare Modern Murano Italian Cobalt Blue Art Glass Bull Dog Sculpture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Modern Murano Italian solid cobalt blue art glass bull dog sculpture.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lladró The Masquerade III Bud Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain candleholder designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arise...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Kiss Couple Sculpture in Golden Luster by Antonio Ramos
By Lladro, Antonio Ramos
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture of a representation of the work of the painter Gustav Klimt with great decoration with different types of gilded luster. This piece, inspired by the most famous w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Rocking Chicken Ride Figurine in Green by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design highlighting the green color and touches of gilded sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chaim Gross, Ballerina on Unicycle, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, circa 1940s
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
Signed CH.GROSS on the plinth with the artist's "fox stamp" below, and on the bottom of the base, as well.
A beautifully carved modernist wood sculpture by well known and highly collectible New York artist, Chaim Gross (1904-1991). It is one of ten small versions of a 29" sculpture in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sculpture is made of Lignum Vitae wood. The meaning of LIGNUM VITAE is the very hard heavy wood of any of several tropical American guaiacums. Guaiacum is of the caltrop family of tropical American evergreen trees and shrubs. Sometimes called guayacan or guaiacum, it is also known in parts of Europe as Pockholz or Pokhout. Due to its extreme hardness, the wood of such a tree is often used for making pulley blocks, mallet heads, bearings, etc.
Provenance: Schrick private collection, Connecticut, USA.
Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) was an Austrian born American sculptor. He was born in the then Austro-Hungarian village...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mr. B 2001 Designer Toy by Michael Lau in Near Mint Condition
Located in Weesp, NL
Mr. B limited edition of 200 pcs 2001 Art Toy from the Crazy Children series by Michael Lau. Produced by Crazy Smiles. This rare piece comes with it's orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Paper, Fabric
Aristide Maillol 'Woman Arranging Her Hair' MOMA Reproduction
Located in Sharon, CT
Original sculpture made in 1936. Cast plaster reproduction with brass
identification on bottom, from 1940-50's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salivasofá:
First prototype sofa designed by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets, 1972.
The measurements are:
175 x 110 x 80 cm
Comes with a Certif...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Foam
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