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A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
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Early Spanish 17th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful early standing baroque angel. Extra ordinary and rare period piece.
Spain circa 1650-1700
Weathered, small losses.
More photo's available on request.
Measurements include ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,197 Sale Price
47% Off
Leopold Anzengruber Baby Polar Bear Ceramic Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Mid-Century sculpture from the 1950s, depicting a young baby polar bear lying on its back and playing, by Leopold Anzengruber Keramik, Vienna, Austria. Handmade of ceramic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Boletto blue pig figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a mold-made refractory white clay form. The vibrant blue glaze is enhanced by a finely incised decoration of varied ...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$260 / item
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date.
The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883)
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas
France, 1858
This exquisite 19th-...
Category
Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze


