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Antique Venetian Carved Wood and Polychrome Gondolier

Circa 1860

Whimsical Italian porcelain bust of a Crow or bird decked out in the Classic Venetian boatman's striped shirt and straw hat. Signed on the bottom Italy Royal Majolyca.

Rare and unusual antique Chinese sculpture or model depicting a Manchurian sovereign carried on a palanquin by four courtiers all mounted on a wood platform.

Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...

Life size, life like wood parrot expertly carved and painted with inspired accuracy, perched on an organic wood stand.

C 19th Venetian Carved Gondolier Figure Candlestand, With Polychrome Decoration Gondolier, Holding a paddle & Cornucopia shaped holder for Candle. Standing on part gondola The Se...

18th century carved Venetian polychromed gondola figurerhead, realistically carved and painted, raised on a 6.5" diameter base.

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure Quite simply, she is beautiful and graceful. This amazing example of a late 19th century hand carved sectioned pine organ figure was produced by the world-renowned Ludovic Gavioli. The detail and expression on her face is what makes this example so delightful, an air of beauty and lifelike appeal in her expression. Personally, we have seen a few figures by Gavioli in the past but this one is special. The detail is of the finest quality and the late 19th century was most certainly when Gavioli produced some of his finest work. Giacomo Gavioli (1786-1875) was considered the greatest of all band organ...

An Italian carved giltwood woman torchiere depicting a Venetian polychrome sculpture figure holding a large cornucopia torch. With a "Made in Italy" s...