"Cara Grande (Taparapay tribe) Amazon Circumcision Mask, " Mixed Media c. 1950
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cara Grande (Taparapay tribe) Amazon Circumcision Mask" is a Brazilian mask made out of feathers, fiber, mother of pearl, and wood.
Wood, Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably from the 1950s, has a very mode...
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Wood
Xantolo Day of the Dead Mask, Huazalingo, Wood & Goat Hair, 1970s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo day of the dead mask from Huazalingo, Hidalgo, A striking example of a Xantolo mask, crafted for the day of the dead event which is profusely celebrated in the Huasteca regio...
Goat Hair, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Shaman's Mask Yao People, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ANDRES MORAGA Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Late 19th or early 20th century Covered inside and out with printed and handwritten protective prayers It come...
Wood
$690
H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik River area tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. In profile small bird beak form at bottom. Mask is 8 1/2 inches h...
Organic Material
$61,347
H 63.78 in W 53.04 in D 3.15 in
Contemporary Kayapo-Style Artwork Headdress With Moulting Feathers
Located in Paris, FR
Headdress in the style of Kayapo Amazonian Indian Tribal pieces, under frame made with moulting feathers sourced in France of blue Macaw feathers, and other South American bird feath...
Feathers
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Signed Monumental Folk Art Rouge Taxidermy Headdress Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American folk art headdress mask by P.J. Stover, signed, titled "Visions", circa 2008. Remarkably executed, the eclectic, sculptural mixed media wall hanging display is...
Antler, Fur, Leather, Beads, Feathers
19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack Black Horse (Blackfeet) and Mary Yell...
Hide, Beads, Feathers
$2,495
H 17.5 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and somewhat grotesquely strange mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to t...
Natural Fiber, Wood, Paint
$2,752Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
$1,032
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 4.73 in
Toussiana Bird Mask, Wood, Tribal Art from Burkina Faso, Circa 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Toussiana Plank Bird from Burkina Faso Mid XXem Provenance: private Swedish collection , auction The TOUSSIAN live in the Southwest of Burkina Faso. The mask presented here is a Loni...
Wood
$2,614
H 17.13 in W 14.38 in D 6.5 in
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...
Iron
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
Iron
$4,050
H 33.25 in W 15 in D 12.25 in
Baga Guinea Mask Sculpture, Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, 33.25 in
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mask, Baga Guinea" is a carved wooden mask created c. 1920. Where a face would go in the mask is actually the body of a woman figure. There are two breasts above a hole for the mask...
Wood
$3,000
H 29 in W 8 in
"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask was created by an unknown artist from New Guinea. It depicts an elongated face with carved wood and cowry shells for eyes. Mask: 29 x 8 in, includes a metal stand.
Wood, Found Objects
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.78 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Gilded filigree silver prayer book with central crucifix and enameled frieze
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Prayer book in gilded filigree silver with a crucifix in the center surrounded by an enameled frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: ...
Silver
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for Mottahedeh and produced by Vista Alegre, this sculptural floral arrangement comb...
Enamel
$11,008Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
$3,018Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 2.56 in
Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900
By Theresienthal
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceedingly rare set of six cups with saucers, whose beauty captures both the eye and the imagination. The hand-blown opaline glass cups are shaped as delicate tulip blossoms, the...
Enamel
Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
$2,850 / set
H 1.88 in Dm 3.25 in
Antique Signed 18th Century Sevres Porcelain Floral Cornflower Cup & Saucer
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain cup & saucer pair. By Sevres. In a blue Cornflower pattern. Each with blue floral decoration with gilt accents to the rim, footrim, and body. The s...
Porcelain
Hermès - Vintage Palonnier Bag
By Hermès
Located in Beaune, FR
Hermès "Palonnier" handbag in black crocodile leather, gold-plated flap closure, black crocodile handle allowing the bag to be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Black leather lin...
Metal
$6,285
H 20.87 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in
A 19th Century Indo-Portuguese Engraved Mother of Pearl Religious Mirror
Located in London, GB
Indo-Portuguese, circa 1800 An early nineteenth century Indo-Portuguese mirror of small scale, entirely veneered in mother of pearl engraved with foliate designs and religious icono...
Wood
$75,680
H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features monogramm canvas, lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass lock and studs as well as solid brass corners.It is a big Louis Vuitton tank as ...
Brass
17th Century Small Spanish Cabinet (Bargueño)
Located in Camarate, PT
An unusual small bargueño from Salamanca, made of walnut, with a fall-front that conceals a richly decorated interior. The interior is organized with a central compartment featuring ...
Wood, Walnut
The Jewelry Book
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelry’s greatest names spanning more than 200 years The Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists,...
Paper
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
Brass
Sable Fur Coat by Birger Christensen
By Birger Christensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Sable fur coat by Birger Christensen.
On Hold|$18,000
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
750 Gold Purse with Diamonds and Sapphires - 18 karat (64 grams - 2.26 ounces)
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gold purse with two compartments, two rose-cut diamonds and two blue sapphires. Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Eagle Head Weight: 63.53 grams Dimensions: 8.5cm x 5.2c...
Gold
$9,746
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY" Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century , in polychrome and gilded wood. Oratory in painted and gilded wood. Small defects. Dim.: (sculpture) 42 cm; (...
Wood
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
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