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Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu
Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Located in Delft, NL

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu 4 pieces Christmas tree decorations designed by Janny van der Heijden for Heinen Delfts Blue A Christmas ball with scene...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue. An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...

Category

19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches. It is in good vintage condition and has a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern giraffe sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Limited edition bronze rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 11.25"W x 4"D x 105.5"H....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A head mount of a black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) rests atop an antique wooden sphere. The bold, rounded base contrasts with the slender, graceful neck of the bird. This ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin

Psychedelic Ceramic Wall Art ''The Smile ?'' Karel F.van der Wilk . 1977 Holland
Psychedelic Ceramic Wall Art ''The Smile ?'' Karel F.van der Wilk . 1977 Holland

Psychedelic Ceramic Wall Art ''The Smile ?'' Karel F.van der Wilk . 1977 Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Unique work by the Dutch Artist Karel F.van der Wilk . The work is named by the Artist .The Smile ? 1977 Holland multi colored Ceramic . comes in a a symmetric frame . Space Ac...

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp

Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp

Located in Lisse, NL

Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully finest hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ou...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Beech

Bronze Sculpture by Rob Cerneüs
Bronze Sculpture by Rob Cerneüs

Bronze Sculpture by Rob Cerneüs

Located in Asaa, DK

Bronze sculpture by Dutch sculptor Rob Cerneüs (1943-2021) Figurine depicting a woman with flowing garments. Signature on base.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Limited edition bronze hippopotamus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 5"H ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern Bushbuck antelope sculpture measures about 5 x 3.5 x 3 inches. It is in good vintage condition....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Roosters
Pair of Silver Roosters

Pair of Silver Roosters

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of realistically detailed silver roosters with finely textured feathers. Stamped with maker's mark and 833 silver.

Category

1930s Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)
Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)

Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)

By Tessa Koot

Located in Hanover, MA

Three chairs from the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot. These were originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mob...

Category

2010s Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

Chris Verbeek, "Broken I"  zinc and wood, the Netherlands, 1977
Chris Verbeek, "Broken I"  zinc and wood, the Netherlands, 1977

Chris Verbeek, "Broken I" zinc and wood, the Netherlands, 1977

Located in Weesp, NL

Chris Verbeek, “Gebroken I (Broken I),” Zinc and Wood, The Netherlands, 1977 Dimensions: H. 27 cm (10.63 in.) x W. 22.5 cm (8.86 in.) x D. 6.5 cm (2.56 in.) A rare and striking zin...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Light 32 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Light 32 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Light 32 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Light 32 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 32 x H 32 cm Material: Unglazed white porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Kor...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Golden Bunny Bum Money Bank
Golden Bunny Bum Money Bank

Golden Bunny Bum Money Bank

Located in Greenwich, CT

Porcelain gold money bank in the shape of a bunny. Measurements: 7” H x 6” W x 8” L.  

Category

2010s Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Hand-Carved Sculptures of Lions The Netherlands, 1723
Antique Pair of Hand-Carved Sculptures of Lions The Netherlands, 1723

Antique Pair of Hand-Carved Sculptures of Lions The Netherlands, 1723

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Colonial sculptures of lions. Striking Dutch design from 1723! Original hand-carved solid oak sculptures of lions. The pair is dated a...

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1720s Dutch Colonial Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Oak

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine

By Jema

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine - Midcentury Dutch Ceramic, Lustre Glaze A sculptural ode to whimsy and elegance, this vintage ceramic dachshund figurine ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft
Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft

Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft

Located in Paris, FR

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 28 x H 27 cm Material: Unglazed white porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Kore...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

Located in Leuven , BE

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

Category

19th Century Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO

Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO Dimensions: W 36 x D 6 x H 42 cm Materials: Plaster Color options available upon request. The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my family and my grandfather – a sculptor artist. Learning to sculpt and being a designer compelled me to combine these two mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me to create the collection. Studio AOAO is an interdisciplinary studio combining art and design. It was created by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri in Amsterdam in 2020. “We specialise in making sculptural pieces by experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture. In our works, we focus on the emotional connection between the object and the user. All of our work seeks the experience of intimacy and the metaphysical bond between personal interaction and meaningful narrative. Through sculptural value and reflective design, we aim to create pieces that last for generations and help reduce environmental waste.” The inspiration to sculpt came from Alicja’s roots, her grandfather – an artist sculptor. Alicja completed Masters of Arts Degree in Product and Visual Communication Design at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and finished her bachelor degree in Interior Architecture. Alicja previously worked in Tokyo and Amsterdam in architectural design studios. Onur completed his business studies in Japan and worked in digital design & marketing as well as teaching in Tokyo. The studio’s first collection debuted at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week 2021. The studio currently collaborates with RO Gallery...

Category

2010s Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit
Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming delft blue and white tile featuring a running rabbit. We see this piece displayed on a table or shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any collector of these desirabl...

Category

Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Delft, Paint

Grain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Grain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Grain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Grain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a Kind Dimensions: D 37 cm x H 38 cm Material: Ceramic Finishing: Textured, Unglazed Artist stamp on the bottom Laura Pasquino Incorporatin...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 32 x H 31 cm Material: White porcelain, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korea...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Marble Sculpture
Vintage Marble Sculpture

Vintage Marble Sculpture

Located in Nijlen, BE

This unique sculpted work in proportion and inspired by the golden ratio. The divine proportion has been depicted in marble. A beautiful design that combines balance and simplicity a...

Category

1970s Minimalist Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs

Located in Chicago, IL

These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...

Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Yellow Plakkenpot H Coffee Pot by Hanna Kooistra
Yellow Plakkenpot H Coffee Pot by Hanna Kooistra

Yellow Plakkenpot H Coffee Pot by Hanna Kooistra

Located in Geneve, CH

Yellow Plakkenpot H coffee pot by Hanna Kooistra Limited Edition of 100 Dimensions: 16.5 x 25 x 25.5 cm Materials: abachi wood, food-safe and heat-resistant coating, acrylic paint...

Category

2010s Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Glass Bird Sculpture Oude Horn
Glass Bird Sculpture Oude Horn

Glass Bird Sculpture Oude Horn

By Willem Heesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Glass "Bird" object executed at the Oude Horn, in the Netherlands. Oude Horn sticker in tact and signature inscribed on bottom.

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow
Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow

Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow

By Delft

Located in Downingtown, PA

De Gilde-os: A Celebratory Dutch Delft Cow, Polychrome Pastoral: Dutch Delftware, Circa 1760 This captivating Dutch Delftware cow model, dating to circa 1760, is an exceptional exam...

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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Delft, Faience, Pottery

Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror
Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror

Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc. This antique and largest in size ever, antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First of all, it is very well carved and with great depth and the chance that you will ever find an antique wall coat rack...

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique and Large Top Quality Carved Oak Six-Light Sculpture Chandelier Pendant
Antique and Large Top Quality Carved Oak Six-Light Sculpture Chandelier Pendant

Antique and Large Top Quality Carved Oak Six-Light Sculpture Chandelier Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning hand-crafted pendant with a great patina. This stunning chandelier clearly is the result of the skilled and focused craftsmanship of a master carver. To be able to carve on...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Rooster Figurine
Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Rooster Figurine

Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Rooster Figurine

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Elevate your art collection with this rare and iconic large Lucite rooster sculpture by celebrated Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. Created in the 1970s, this striking piece is a t...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Large Wall-Mounted Sculpture Colored Stone in Concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952
Large Wall-Mounted Sculpture Colored Stone in Concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952

Large Wall-Mounted Sculpture Colored Stone in Concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large wall-mounted sculpture colored stone in concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952 This wall Sculpture was taken out of a building by Dutch Architect Jan Duiker. It should be made circa 1952, the sculpture is signed with ACK. Jan Duiker (also Johannes Duiker) (The Hague, 1 March 1890 – Amsterdam, 23 February 1935) was a Dutch architect. Partnership with Bernard Bijvoet from 1919 until 1925. For the commission of the Zonnestraal project the architects were recommended by Hendrik Berlage. Bijvoet left the Netherlands in 1925 to work in Paris with Pierre Chareau for projects such as Maison de Verre...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object
Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object

Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object

Located in BUSSUM, NH

Rare and unique handmade Circus acrobatic ball from a former Dutch Circus. This very heavy ball was used by acrobats to walk on top of these balls. Made of thick solid slieces of w...

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beech

Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A unique hand-sculptured mannequin creates a one of a kind work of fine Taxidermy. Al the bare skin parts are hand-painted. This common African Ostrich is 2 meters high and built on...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin

'Elements S 43', by Linda Weimann
'Elements S 43', by Linda Weimann

'Elements S 43', by Linda Weimann

Located in Amsterdam, NL

ELEMENTS With roots in traditional craft, the one-of-a-kind series of sculptures show an investigation of the languages of ornamentation. All are made from variations of the same family of profiles. The material is gypsum with raw clay pigments. Designer description: Linda Weimann...

Category

2010s Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers on High Pedestal
Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers on High Pedestal

Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers on High Pedestal

Located in Delft, NL

Abstract bronze sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers (1938-) on high pedestal Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers (1938-) a Dutch sculptor. The bronze titled Spectrofile III numbered edit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Massive bronze artist proof (AP) rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substantial 17"W x 6"D x 10"H; it also weighs over 26 pounds. The sculpture is signed "Loet" on the underside and numbered AP 3 / 10. Wonderful detail and overall look on this gorgeous piece! #3111 Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland and later died in 2015 in the Netherlands. Holland is where he developed his love and study of animals as he lived near a zoo. He made his way to New York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes and patinas. He moved to Big Sur, California and continued his work in bronze animal figures...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999

By Henk Stallinga

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...

Category

1990s Minimalist Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21). Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem. Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator. However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary. To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene. On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come. Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy. This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily. This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century. This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brutalist abstract sculpture in green granite, Dutch, 1960s, Wotruba style
Brutalist abstract sculpture in green granite, Dutch, 1960s, Wotruba style

Brutalist abstract sculpture in green granite, Dutch, 1960s, Wotruba style

By Fritz Wotruba

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Handcarved sculpture of a abstract shape in brutalist style, This sculpture with in a stunning pink granite texture emphasizes the strong abstract shape. This sculpture with its r...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures
Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures

Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and highly decorative pair of hand-carved bookends. At the beginning of the 20th century, the more skilled Dutch artisans started traveling around the globe to various coloni...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

ISOMIC Site Specific Mirror Installation by Martens & Visser
ISOMIC Site Specific Mirror Installation by Martens & Visser

ISOMIC Site Specific Mirror Installation by Martens & Visser

Located in Geneve, CH

ISOMIC Site Specific Mirror Installation by Martens & Visser Dimensions: D 7 x W 40 x H 200 cm. Materials: PET, Coated Steel, and Mixed Media. The installation features intricat...

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2010s Post-Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Gold Painted Bronze Eagles Table
Large Gold Painted Bronze Eagles Table

Large Gold Painted Bronze Eagles Table

Located in Den Haag, NL

Bronze eagles. Cold painted bronze. Unique piece. Looking great as a table, or as a statue. Standing on a black marble base. And a cut glass top. Very heavy statue...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Jesus Christ
A Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Jesus Christ

A Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Jesus Christ

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Magnificent and Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Christ, Flemish Netherlandish, C. 1550 A powerful and deeply expressive Renaissance carved oak bust of Jesus C...

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16th Century Renaissance Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel

Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel

Located in Tilburg, NL

Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel, The Netherlands. Beautiful and large sculpture in corten steel made by famous artist Pieter Obels. It is quintessentially Obels ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Woman in Turkish Dress
Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Woman in Turkish Dress

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Woman in Turkish Dress

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Delft tile of a woman in Turkish dress manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht after an original 16th century drawing titled 'Donna Dell'isola di Malta' by French geographer...

Category

Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Life-Sized Spoonbill Print – Dutch Ornithology by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789
Life-Sized Spoonbill Print – Dutch Ornithology by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789

Life-Sized Spoonbill Print – Dutch Ornithology by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789

Located in Langweer, NL

Spoonbill Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789 – Life-Sized Study This impressive hand-colored copper engraving titled *Platalea leucorodia* portrays the Eurasian spoo...

Category

18th Century Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Stunning Large, Hand Carved Dutch Oak Wall Mirror W. Lord Sculptures circa 1880
Stunning Large, Hand Carved Dutch Oak Wall Mirror W. Lord Sculptures circa 1880

Stunning Large, Hand Carved Dutch Oak Wall Mirror W. Lord Sculptures circa 1880

Located in Lisse, NL

Striking large, Renaissance Revival wall mirror with an amazing patina. If you are familiar with style elements of the Renaissance era then you will immedidately recognize this practical size antique as a Renaissance Revival piece. In this particular case, you are looking at a Dutch specimen from the 1800s. Both the deeply carved top panel with its floral / scrolling patterns AND the 'lord of the house' or noble men sculptures...

Category

19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin

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