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What are the four basic methods of sculpture?
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The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.
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Mid Century Lisa Larson Pottery Cat Figurine - Lilla Zoo Series, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage mid century pottery cat figurine or paperweight by Lisa Larson. Produced as part of the "Lilla Zoo Series" for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Features incised detailing and nice cont...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Stoneware
Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Greece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This striking bronze sculpture, originally found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria, is inspired by the elegant forms and symbolic motifs of ancient Etruscan art. Crafted in Greece...
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Vintage 1970s Greek Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Metal
Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming early 20th-century German Christmas figurine Candlestick depicting a cheerful Santa gnome or elf riding atop a delightful pink pig. Beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain...
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
1970s Italian Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Gold Leaf and Controlled Bubbles
Located in Hannover, DE
A charming and finely crafted Italian Murano art glass duck sculpture, dating from approximately the 1970s.
The stylized bird was entirely shaped by hand and displays an especially ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
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Alabaster, Gold Leaf
Antique French Processional Shield Painting of a Holy Bishop, c. 1750-1850
Located in Buisson, FR
An exceptional and rare French religious processional shield (écusson), dating from circa 1750-1850. This unique piece features an oil painting on flat sheet metal, depicting a holy ...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Mounted Objects
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Sheet Metal
Wooden Sculpture of a Crouching Woman, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Striking French wooden sculpture dating from the 1970s, depicting a stylized crouching female figure holding a dark vessel.
The sculpture is characterized by its flowing, highly sim...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Wood
