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Period: Mid-18th Century
Italian master - 18th century figure sculpture - Virgin Pity - Carved Wood Paint
Located in Varmo, IT
Carved and painted wooden sculpture - Pietà - Italy, 18th century.
13 x 7 x h 22.5 cm.
Entirely made of carved and polychrome painted wood.
Condition report: Good state of conserv...
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Old Masters Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Perseus
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Greek god Perseus is the subject of this elegant half-bust by Ubaldo Gandolfi, a major painter and sculptor from Bologna. The son of Zeus and Danaë, Perseus was the le...
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Other Art Style Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pio VI blessing on horseback during the Cavalcata for the Possession
Located in Roma, RM
Volpato or Cialli manufacture, molded by Lorenzo Weber, Pio VI blessing on horseback during the Cavalcata for the Possession
English white terracotta of 45 x 29 x 17 cm, datable to...
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Italian School Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Just A Little Tipsy (MADE TO ORDER) (Sabbath, Kiddush, Unique, Gold Luster)
Located in Kansas City, MO
(MADE TO ORDER) (Sabbath, Kiddush, Unique, Gold Luster)
*Lead Time may vary between 1-3 weeks
Melanie Sherman
"Just A Little Tipsy"
Year: 2021
Porcelain, Glaze, ChinaPaint, 24k Germ...
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Contemporary Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
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Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
Lambeth Plate, English Delftware, Blue and White Design c. 1750
Located in London, GB
English Delftware blue and white plate, painted with a flower and bird design
Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.25 cm)
Delftware is also known as Delft Blue, was originally a general term ...
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Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic, Delft
Baroque wax religious figurative bas-relief from the 18th century
Located in Florence, IT
Polychrome wax relief on chalkboard, 20 x 15 cm; with ebony and tortoiseshell frame, 28 x 23 cm
The scene depicts Mary Magdalene in the center, seated on a rock with a handkerchief i...
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Baroque Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate
18th Century, Heralding Angel Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic, hand carved, gessoed, painted, and parcel-gilt, Italian polychrome sculpture of tousle curled angel in windswept drapery. Beautiful expression and patina. Now mounted on a...
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Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
SET OF TWO ITALIAN CARVED AND GILT WOODEN HEADS OF LIONS
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two carved and gilt wooden heads of lions, italy, venice, 1760 circa
This pair of playful and charming lion heads are a marvelous example of Venetian sculptural and decorative...
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Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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