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French Art Deco Couple of Seagulls Sculpture 1930s
French Art Deco Couple of Seagulls Sculpture 1930s

French Art Deco Couple of Seagulls Sculpture 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Marble, onyx, and spelter were frequently combined in French Art Deco animal sculptures of the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in works intended for sophisticated modern interiors.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Flying Goose Sculpture / Paperweight. France 1920´s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Flying Goose Sculpture / Paperweight. France 1920´s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Flying Goose Sculpture / Paperweight. France 1920´s

By F. H. Danvin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight of a Goose. made in France 1920´s.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pierrot Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Signed Alonzo, France 1920´s
Art Deco Pierrot Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Signed Alonzo, France 1920´s

Art Deco Pierrot Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Signed Alonzo, France 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Pierrot Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Signed Alonzo, France 1920´s Bronze mounted over a marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pierre Le Faguays - Art Deco Dancer - Bronze Sculpture, France circa 1920's
Pierre Le Faguays - Art Deco Dancer - Bronze Sculpture, France circa 1920's

Pierre Le Faguays - Art Deco Dancer - Bronze Sculpture, France circa 1920's

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pierre Le Faguays - An Art Deco silvered bronze sculpture, France circa 1920's, the stylised dancer mounted on stepped variegated marble base- This is classic bronze in the style of...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Rena Rosenthal, Madonna & Child, Art Deco Wood & Metal Sculpture, ca. 1920’s
Rena Rosenthal, Madonna & Child, Art Deco Wood & Metal Sculpture, ca. 1920’s

Rena Rosenthal, Madonna & Child, Art Deco Wood & Metal Sculpture, ca. 1920’s

By Rena Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Art Deco (for Rena Rosenthal possibly, by Hagenauer) Madonna and Child Carved Ebonized Wood & Silvered Metal ca. 1920’s MATERIALS Ebonized wood and silvered metal.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

French Art Deco Bronze Bear Sculpture on Marble Base, 1920's.
French Art Deco Bronze Bear Sculpture on Marble Base, 1920's.

French Art Deco Bronze Bear Sculpture on Marble Base, 1920's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking French Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a bear poised atop a sphere, masterfully capturing both balance and movement. The animal’s naturalistic form contrasts beautiful...

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Vintage 1920s French Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Paul Silvestre, Faun & Goose, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1920's
Paul Silvestre, Faun & Goose, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1920's

Paul Silvestre, Faun & Goose, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1920's

By Paul Silvestre

Located in New York, NY

Signed on the plinth “Silvestre” Original wooden base. Dimensions Height: 11.75 inches (29.37cm) Width: 23.25 inches (58.12cm) Depth: 6 inches (15cm) PAUL SILVESTRE (French...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Signed Alabaster Pierrot Clown Sculpture, 1920s
Art Deco Signed Alabaster Pierrot Clown Sculpture, 1920s

Art Deco Signed Alabaster Pierrot Clown Sculpture, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco signed Alabaster pierrot clown sculpture.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Impressive big cat sculpture, panter, bronze, Art Deco, 1920s, France
Impressive big cat sculpture, panter, bronze, Art Deco, 1920s, France

Impressive big cat sculpture, panter, bronze, Art Deco, 1920s, France

Located in Wien, AT

Spectacular cold-painted bronze big cat figure in the form of a panther—in magnificent condition! This hollow-cast bronze dates from the 1920s—the Art Deco era—and was made in Franc...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s
American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s

Located in New York, NY

American Art Deco Nude Female Wrought Iron Sculpture ca. 1920’s DIMENSIONS Height: 13 inches Width: 4 inches Depth: 4 inches ABOUT Designed in...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gerda Gerdago, Austria 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful Art Deco sculpture was created in the 1920s during the height of the Deco period by Austrian sculptor Gerda Gerdago, originally Gottstein.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s
Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s

Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Art Deco sculpture attributed to the French artist Marcel-André Bouraine. The composition features a sea lion in a vertical, dynamic posture, balancing a white marble sphere. The ani...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s

By Sibylle May

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s A wonderful art deco bronze sculpture by Sibylle May.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Charming 1920's German Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll
Charming 1920's German Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll

Charming 1920's German Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll

Located in Red Lion, PA

Charming German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll – Marked "Germany 3851" This delightful German porcelain half doll captivates with her petite size, making her all the more charming. Sh...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Art Deco Dior Display Sculpture, France 1920s
Large Art Deco Dior Display Sculpture, France 1920s

Large Art Deco Dior Display Sculpture, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A striking collectible for lovers of Art Deco sculpture, fashion history, or early advertising design, this Dior display figure stands as a sculptural testament to the glamour and in...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

French Art Deco Pierrot Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, 1920s, France
French Art Deco Pierrot Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, 1920s, France

French Art Deco Pierrot Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, 1920s, France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Pierrot Sculpture in Spelter and Onyx, France, 1920s A captivating example of authentic French Art Deco design, this charming “Pierrot” sculpture was created in Fran...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Spelter

Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s
Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s

Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s. Rare Art Deco sculpture, displaying a lovely scotch terrier, made of black polished wood, on a brass base.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass

1920s Art Deco White Lioness Ceramic Sculpture from France
1920s Art Deco White Lioness Ceramic Sculpture from France

1920s Art Deco White Lioness Ceramic Sculpture from France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This French white ceramic lioness sculpture, dating from the 1920s, is a refined example of early 20th-century European decorative art.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

1920s French Art Deco Bronze Nude "Scarf Dancer" Sculpture by Alexandre Kéléty
1920s French Art Deco Bronze Nude "Scarf Dancer" Sculpture by Alexandre Kéléty

1920s French Art Deco Bronze Nude "Scarf Dancer" Sculpture by Alexandre Kéléty

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in St. Louis, MO

Art Deco bronze nude, French bronze dancer, Chiparus style, Pierre Le Faguays dancer, Colinet bronze, Marcel Bouraine nude, Max Le Verrier bronze, 1920s Jazz Age sculpture, Etling Pa...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Original Art Deco Sculpture of Gemini, Bronze, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Sculpture of Gemini, Bronze, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Sculpture of Gemini, Bronze, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This bronze figurine depicting the motif of The Gemini is a charming example of figurative sculpture from the 1920s Art Deco period. During this era, the depiction of astrological sy...

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Ceramic Monkey Sculpture by Odyv, France, 1920s
Art Deco Ceramic Monkey Sculpture by Odyv, France, 1920s

Art Deco Ceramic Monkey Sculpture by Odyv, France, 1920s

By ODYV

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This French Art Deco crackle glaze ceramic sculpture by BERLOT-MUSSIER, created in the 1920s in Vierzon, France, features a monkey in a playful and stylized pose.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock
1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock

1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

1920´s boxer clock. Clock has been repaired and it´s in working condition. Clock has been re-silvered. Perfect Gift for any Box Fan. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Archer Sculpture in Terracotta Attributed Salvatore Melani, Circa 1920s
Art Deco Archer Sculpture in Terracotta Attributed Salvatore Melani, Circa 1920s

Art Deco Archer Sculpture in Terracotta Attributed Salvatore Melani, Circa 1920s

By Salvatore Melani

Located in Beirut, LB

A striking and powerful Art Deco sculpture of a crouching archer (or "Bowman") by the renowned Italian sculptor Salvatore Melani (1902–1934), executed circa 1920–1930. This monumenta...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last
1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last

1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last

Located in GB

A 1920's original Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady holding a ball on a Rosa Verona marble base. Signed.

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Patina & Marble Sculpture of Women & Dog by Cham, c. 1920's
Art Deco Bronze Patina & Marble Sculpture of Women & Dog by Cham, c. 1920's

Art Deco Bronze Patina & Marble Sculpture of Women & Dog by Cham, c. 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Splendid Art deco sculpture of a woman and her Borzoi dog sculpted from white metal and bronze patina finish; it is resting on a black marble base.

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

1920s French Art Deco Sculpture of Young Girl with Dog by P. Sega
1920s French Art Deco Sculpture of Young Girl with Dog by P. Sega

1920s French Art Deco Sculpture of Young Girl with Dog by P. Sega

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Sega, France, 1920s A charming and highly decorative French Art Deco sculpture by P.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Carved Wood Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø, Denmark, 1920s, Signed
Art Deco Carved Wood Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø, Denmark, 1920s, Signed

Art Deco Carved Wood Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø, Denmark, 1920s, Signed

By Jens Jacob Bregnö

Located in Benalmadena, ES

An Art Deco sculpture carved in solid wood by Danish artist Jens Jacob Bregnø, dating from the 1900s. The piece bears the carved monogram "JB" signed on the back of the hat. Document...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s
Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s

Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Theatrical dancing figure by Josef Lorenzl. Austria 1920´s Austrian silvered metal figure of theatrical dancer, raised on an marble base.   We have specialized in the sale o...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s

Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture. Scene of two polo players on their horses.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jean Verschneider, Girl and The Golden Apple Marble Sculpture, Art Deco 1920s
Jean Verschneider, Girl and The Golden Apple Marble Sculpture, Art Deco 1920s

Jean Verschneider, Girl and The Golden Apple Marble Sculpture, Art Deco 1920s

By Jean Verschneider

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and extremely rare art deco sculpture by Jean Verschneider (29 August 1872 – 20 December 1943) depicting a girl giving out golden apples. This sculpture is particularly rare, ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Ariadne and the Panther, Art Deco Sculpture in Wood and Brass, 1920s
Ariadne and the Panther, Art Deco Sculpture in Wood and Brass, 1920s

Ariadne and the Panther, Art Deco Sculpture in Wood and Brass, 1920s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This captivating Art Deco sculpture, created around 1920, is inspired by the depiction of Ariadne, the heroine of Greek mythology, atop a majestic panther in motion. Crafted from car...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Marcel-André Bouraine, Nude, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s
Marcel-André Bouraine, Nude, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s

Marcel-André Bouraine, Nude, French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco bronze sculpture of a seated semi-nude woman by Marcel-André Bouraine, French, 1886-1948.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large French Art Deco Sculpture "Allez Hop", Polychrome Plaster, 1920s
Large French Art Deco Sculpture "Allez Hop", Polychrome Plaster, 1920s

Large French Art Deco Sculpture "Allez Hop", Polychrome Plaster, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco Polychrome Sculpture “Allez Hop” (Let’s Go), 1920s – Boy with Setters.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s

French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative design.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Sculpture, Atalante, by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, 1920s
Art Deco Sculpture, Atalante, by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, 1920s

Art Deco Sculpture, Atalante, by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, 1920s

By Max Le Verrier, Jean de Marco

Located in Ulm, DE

This striking Art Deco sculpture, “Atalante”, was designed by Jean DeMarco for the renowned Parisian foundry Max Le Verrier during the 1920s.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Black Lion Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, 1920s, France
French Art Deco Black Lion Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, 1920s, France

French Art Deco Black Lion Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, 1920s, France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Black Lion Sculpture, 1920s Ceramic. A striking French Art Deco ceramic lion from the 1920s, finished in a deep, glossy black glaze.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Art Deco Cinzano signed sculpture by Novita, France 1920s
Large Art Deco Cinzano signed sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Large Art Deco Cinzano signed sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A striking collectible for enthusiasts of Art Deco sculpture, French advertising history, or branded display objects, this Cinzano statue stands as a vivid reminder of the creativity...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Original Art Deco Sculpture, by Lugs Theodor, Plaster, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Sculpture, by Lugs Theodor, Plaster, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Sculpture, by Lugs Theodor, Plaster, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This charming figurine of a girl torso is an authentic representative of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s. It is the work of sculptor and teacher Theodor Lugs.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend
Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Red Lion, PA

1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. This delightful 1920s Art Deco cast iron doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. captures the timeless charm of a hote...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Art Deco Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man with Serpent, Circa 1920s
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man with Serpent, Circa 1920s

Art Deco Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man with Serpent, Circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Man with Serpent Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Circa 1920s DIMENSIONS Height: 23.5 inches Width: 14.5 inches Depth: 8.75...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's
Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier (French, 1849-1927) Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends. Each with impressed “FABRICATION FRANCAIS PARIS” foundry mark. Made in France,...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Fabulous 1920's Art Deco Anne Fish "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop #270 by Hubley
Fabulous 1920's Art Deco Anne Fish "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop #270 by Hubley

Fabulous 1920's Art Deco Anne Fish "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop #270 by Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Red Lion, PA

A highly collectible example of Hubley cast iron, Anne Fish doorstops, and 1920s American Art Deco era folk sculpture, this “Charleston Dancers” doorstop is a standout piece for coll...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Elegant Art Deco 1920's Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Puff
Elegant Art Deco 1920's Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Puff

Elegant Art Deco 1920's Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Puff

Located in Red Lion, PA

Elegant Art Deco 1920s Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Powder Puff This rare 1920s Art Deco German porcelain half doll captures the glamour and playful charm of ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Wool, Silk

Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, 1920s
Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, 1920s

Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, 1920s

By Jean de Marco, Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Elegant and powerful French Art Deco sculpture titled Atalante, designed by Jean de Marco (1898–1990) for Max Le Verrier in the 1920s.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone, Spelter

1920s Art Deco marble bookends made in Sweden
1920s Art Deco marble bookends made in Sweden

1920s Art Deco marble bookends made in Sweden

Located in Hägersten, SE

Geometrical Art deco bookends made from marble stone in a light pink color. Made in Sweden during the 1920s. Typical geometrical aesthetic for the Art deco era. Good vintage conditio...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's

"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

1920s Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronzed Metal Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base
1920s Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronzed Metal Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base

1920s Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronzed Metal Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Nottingham, GB

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with its age. The sculpture and marble base present beautifully. Approximate dimensions: Width: 39 cm ...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Large Art Deco Signed Dior Display Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s
Large Art Deco Signed Dior Display Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Large Art Deco Signed Dior Display Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A rare and evocative piece of early 20th‑century fashion history, this signed plaster advertising statue by Novita was created in France during the 1920s, at the height of the Art De...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta

By Salvatore Melani

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT & RARE! WOMAN IN CANOE POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE AND ACCENT LAMP SIGNED S. MELANI ARNOVA DIMENSIONS: Approx. 21" Wide x 14" Tall x 6" Deep In 1925, France held the "Ex...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1920s Art Deco Stylized Native American Indian Vintage Table Sculpture
1920s Art Deco Stylized Native American Indian Vintage Table Sculpture

1920s Art Deco Stylized Native American Indian Vintage Table Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Most-likely was a route 66 touring souvenir from somewhere in the old west. Almost geometric in its simplicity, and stylization. Poured red stone marbilite. Showing wear, and smal...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Busts

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Resin

French Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat"  Signed LUC. Lucien Alliot . 1920s.
French Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat"  Signed LUC. Lucien Alliot . 1920s.

French Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" Signed LUC. Lucien Alliot . 1920s.

By Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot

Located in Köln, NW

Beautiful original black patinated bronze sculpture from the 1920s. Animal sculptures by the famous sculptor from the Art Nouveau and Art Déco era were often signed LUC.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

1920s Art Déco Cream-Glazed Earthenware Frigate Sculpture by ROBJ, Luxembourg
1920s Art Déco Cream-Glazed Earthenware Frigate Sculpture by ROBJ, Luxembourg

1920s Art Déco Cream-Glazed Earthenware Frigate Sculpture by ROBJ, Luxembourg

By ROBJ, Villeroy & Boch

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco cream-glazed earthenware frigate sculpture designed by Noël Feuerstein for ROBJ and manufactured on the Villeroy & Boch factory, Luxembourg By: Noël Feuerstein, ROBJ,...

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Vintage 1920s Luxembourgish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure of a Naked Dancer by Lorenzl 1920´s
20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure of a Naked Dancer by Lorenzl 1920´s

20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure of a Naked Dancer by Lorenzl 1920´s

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

As with his chryselephantine pieces, his ceramic works were in great demand and became the embodiment of the Art Déco period. Famous amongst these is "The Butterfly Girl" after the f...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

1920s Art Déco Nickeled Brass Kangaroo Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria
1920s Art Déco Nickeled Brass Kangaroo Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria

1920s Art Déco Nickeled Brass Kangaroo Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, Austria

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco nickel-brass small kangaroo sculpture by Karl Hagenauer (Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien), Austria By: Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien Material: metal, copper, br...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Brass

Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s
Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / Reclame “La Vache Qui Rit” / Novita / plaster / Art Deco A rare and irresistibly charming piece of early 20th‑century French commercial art, this 1920 La Vache Qui R...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s
American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT A light, graceful female figure, as if floating in the air, with hair fluttering in the wind, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled wi...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Bronze Hermes Sculpture, Marble, Art Deco, 1920s
Bronze Hermes Sculpture, Marble, Art Deco, 1920s

Bronze Hermes Sculpture, Marble, Art Deco, 1920s

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H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Bronze Hermes Sculpture, Marble, Art Deco, 1920s

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

Wonderful Hermes sculpture made of patinated bronze. It depicts a god floating only in a breath of wind. Made in the style of Art Deco in the interwar period. The beautiful sculpt...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Mahogany Sculpture Mask Head, 1920s
Art Deco Mahogany Sculpture Mask Head, 1920s

Art Deco Mahogany Sculpture Mask Head, 1920s

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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

Art Deco Mahogany Sculpture Mask Head, 1920s

By Jules Vermeire

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Great mahogany sculpture of female head by Jules Vermeire from the twenties with beautiful organic forms characteristic of the Amsterdam School. For this work Vermeire was also inspi...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sculptures

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Mahogany

1920s Ukko Talvi Art Deco Wood Sculpture, Finland
1920s Ukko Talvi Art Deco Wood Sculpture, Finland

1920s Ukko Talvi Art Deco Wood Sculpture, Finland

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H 16.75 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

1920s Ukko Talvi Art Deco Wood Sculpture, Finland

By Ukko Talvi

Located in Hudson, NY

Graceful and powerful Art Deo period carved wood sculpture of a stylized lion by Finish artist Ukko Talvi from the 1920s. Signed.

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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Stunning Pair of 1920s Art Deco Silver Sculptures, H. Ottmann
Stunning Pair of 1920s Art Deco Silver Sculptures, H. Ottmann

Stunning Pair of 1920s Art Deco Silver Sculptures, H. Ottmann

By H. Ottmann

Located in Washington, DC

Stunning and stylish pair of 1930s silver sculptures by famed German sculptor and metal smith H. Ottmann. These pieces epitomize Art Deco glamour in all of its fascinating forms, and...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze, Silver

Teak Art Deco Sculpture of a Modern Japanese Lady by L.G. Verstoep, 1920s
Teak Art Deco Sculpture of a Modern Japanese Lady by L.G. Verstoep, 1920s

Teak Art Deco Sculpture of a Modern Japanese Lady by L.G. Verstoep, 1920s

Located in Amstelveen, NL

1920s teak sculpture of a walking female figure with long garment holding a handbag in her right hand and a book in her left hand. The monogram of the artist Leendert Verstoep is car...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sculptures

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Teak

Louis Dejean 1920's Direct Carved Sculpture in Pink Granite
Louis Dejean 1920's Direct Carved Sculpture in Pink Granite

Louis Dejean 1920's Direct Carved Sculpture in Pink Granite

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H 47.25 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in

Louis Dejean 1920's Direct Carved Sculpture in Pink Granite

By Louis Dejean

Located in Paris, FR

Louis Dejean 1920's Direct Carved Sculpture in Pink Granite. A similar smaller sculpture was edited by Alexis Rudier in bronze circa 1930. Very similar to others direct carved scul...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

R. Lullier 'D.H. Chiparus' Art Deco Mantle Sculpture c.1920s
R. Lullier 'D.H. Chiparus' Art Deco Mantle Sculpture c.1920s

R. Lullier 'D.H. Chiparus' Art Deco Mantle Sculpture c.1920s

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H 10.25 in W 19.5 in D 5.625 in

R. Lullier 'D.H. Chiparus' Art Deco Mantle Sculpture c.1920s

By R. Lullier

Located in Hampstead, QC

R. Lullier (pseudonym of D.H. Chiparus) Sculpture circa 1920 of "The Reader and her Greyhound" mantle sculpture. This is a bronze patinated spelter sculpture with Ivorine hands and ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Statuette of Young Girl, 1920s
French Art Deco Statuette of Young Girl, 1920s

French Art Deco Statuette of Young Girl, 1920s

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H 19.75 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

French Art Deco Statuette of Young Girl, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

A sweet 1920s French Art Deco figurine of a little girl titled "Le Passage du Gue" ("Crossing the River"). She has a confident smile, leaning forward and gathering her dress up at he...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Charles Art Deco Sculpture Hoop Dancer
Charles Art Deco Sculpture Hoop Dancer

Charles Art Deco Sculpture Hoop Dancer

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H 13.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in

Charles Art Deco Sculpture Hoop Dancer

By Charles Charles

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 1920's art deco sculpture, hoop dancer stands on marble base.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco 1920's Bronze and Bone Figurine, 'Ballerina'
Art Deco 1920's Bronze and Bone Figurine, 'Ballerina'

Art Deco 1920's Bronze and Bone Figurine, 'Ballerina'

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H 14.18 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco 1920's Bronze and Bone Figurine, 'Ballerina'

Located in Lincoln, GB

Capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, this exquisite Art Deco figurine titled 'Ballerina' is a mesmerizing blend of bronze and bone. Gracefully poised in a dynamic dance pose...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed 'Matto' 'Marcel Bouraine', Two Woman
1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed 'Matto' 'Marcel Bouraine', Two Woman

1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed 'Matto' 'Marcel Bouraine', Two Woman

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Oakland, CA

1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed ‘Matto’ (Marcel Bouraine), Two dancing young women with tambourines and light.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Porcelain Perfume Aerozon Falcon Glass Eyes Art Deco Marked 1920's Germany
Porcelain Perfume Aerozon Falcon Glass Eyes Art Deco Marked 1920's Germany

Porcelain Perfume Aerozon Falcon Glass Eyes Art Deco Marked 1920's Germany

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This exquisite Art Deco porcelain falcon, known as an Aerozon Perfume dispenser dates back to the 1920s Germany. The falcon is meticulously crafted, featuring lifelike glass eyes tha...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glass

Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s
Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s

Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

A stunning original bronze Art Deco nude lady balancing ball sculpture, circa 1920s.

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Antique 19th Century European Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Style Ceramic Female Bust by Goldscheider, Austrian, 1920s
Art Deco Style Ceramic Female Bust by Goldscheider, Austrian, 1920s

Art Deco Style Ceramic Female Bust by Goldscheider, Austrian, 1920s

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Painted ceramic sculpture of a female bust, in the Art Deco style by Goldscheider, Austria, late 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Late 1920's Art Deco Female Figure in Pewter, Brass and Copper
Late 1920's Art Deco Female Figure in Pewter, Brass and Copper

Late 1920's Art Deco Female Figure in Pewter, Brass and Copper

By Arthur von Frankenberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This graceful statue was designed by Arthur Von Frankenberg and manufactured by his company Frankart of New York. It is made of cast pewter with brass and copper accents. The company...

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20th Century American Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Circa 1920's Delve into the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite Art Deco figurine by Josef Lorenzl. Cra...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Ca 1920's

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancer with Outstreched Arms by Josef Lorenzl Circa 1920's Delve into the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite Art Deco figurine by Josef Lorenzl. Cra...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Strong and Robust Wooden Art Deco Statue of Quarry Worker, Germany, 1920s
Strong and Robust Wooden Art Deco Statue of Quarry Worker, Germany, 1920s

Strong and Robust Wooden Art Deco Statue of Quarry Worker, Germany, 1920s

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Germany, 1920-1930. Hand carved. Statue that depicts a worker undaunted with the feel of social realism. Measures: Height 49cm.

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Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

1920s Torso
1920s Torso

1920s Torso

Unavailable

H 30 in W 22 in D 12 in

1920s Torso

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

An interesting male torso with drapery over the shoulders.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Busts

Materials

Gesso

Symbolistic Art Deco Sculpture, 1920s
Symbolistic Art Deco Sculpture, 1920s

Symbolistic Art Deco Sculpture, 1920s

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H 20.08 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Symbolistic Art Deco Sculpture, 1920s

By Cris Agterberg

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Beautiful organic female figure with mysterious symbolic facial expression by Cris Agterberg. The sculpture is 51 cm high. The dimensions of the basement are 13 x 10,5. The object is...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Ceramics

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Earthenware

Silvered French Bulldog Money Box, 1920s, Germany
Silvered French Bulldog Money Box, 1920s, Germany

Silvered French Bulldog Money Box, 1920s, Germany

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Silvered French Bulldog Money Box, 1920s, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

The valve under to close this money bank is no longer there. This Stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Bulldog Sculpture is a collectible for the French Bulldog Lover.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s
Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 1.38 in

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

Located in L'Etang, FR

Bronze medal mounted on marble by Henri Dropsy (1885-1969). Bust of the musician Ludwig van Beethoven. Presumably made on the occasion of the centenary of the death of Beethoven. ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Table Mirror "Kneeling Men" Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked
Table Mirror "Kneeling Men" Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked

Table Mirror "Kneeling Men" Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

In 1920s the Hagenauer siblings Karl and Franz began to design and craft strongly reduced figurines in their Viennese workshop. Today this sculptures count towards the beginning of t...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1920s Philadelphia Church Terracotta Angel Plaque
1920s Philadelphia Church Terracotta Angel Plaque

1920s Philadelphia Church Terracotta Angel Plaque

Unavailable

H 60 in W 26 in D 4 in

1920s Philadelphia Church Terracotta Angel Plaque

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco style hand glazed and gilded polychrome Terracotta plaque of an angel. Provenance: Philadelphia Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, founded in 1905, built in 1928.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Terracotta

Beautiful Large Wax Study by an Unknown Artist, France, 1920s
Beautiful Large Wax Study by an Unknown Artist, France, 1920s

Beautiful Large Wax Study by an Unknown Artist, France, 1920s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Beautiful Large Wax Study by an Unknown Artist, France, 1920s

Located in Walkertshofen, BY

The wax figure represents the study of a naked woman who stretches herself in height along a column. She stands on her tiptoes and leans her left hand against a column. She stretches...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Other

"Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Statue, Signed by Artist Charles Sykes, 1920s
"Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Statue, Signed by Artist Charles Sykes, 1920s

"Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Statue, Signed by Artist Charles Sykes, 1920s

By Charles Sykes

Located in London, GB

“Spirit of Ecstasy” bronze statue on marble platform 1920s-1930s casting Signed by Artist, Charles Sykes The spirit of Ecstasy is the bonnet ornament on Rolls-Royce cars. It is in...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Table Mirror Kneeling Nude Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked
Table Mirror Kneeling Nude Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked

Table Mirror Kneeling Nude Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Late 1920s Marked

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

In 1920s the Hagenauer siblings Karl and Franz began to design and craft strongly reduced figurines in their Viennese workshop. Today this sculptures count towards the beginning of t...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

French Art Deco Young Lady Sculpture, 1920s
French Art Deco Young Lady Sculpture, 1920s

French Art Deco Young Lady Sculpture, 1920s

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H 8.67 in W 15.63 in D 5.48 in

French Art Deco Young Lady Sculpture, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco young lady sculpture, France, 1920s. Spelter, Bakelite and marble.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

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Art Deco 1920s Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art deco 1920s sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every piece of art deco 1920s sculpture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of art deco 1920s sculpture, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Josef Lorenzl and Demetre Chiparus each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of art deco 1920s sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco 1920s Sculpture?

A piece of art deco 1920s sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,096, while the lowest priced sells for $178 and the highest can go for as much as $123,752.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.