$5,812
H 38.98 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Igorot Tribesmen Figurative Sculpture in Carved Wood, Philippine, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Igorot tribesmen wood carved picture depicting an indigenous murder scene. Northern Luzon
Wood
$25,000 / set
H 72 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Igorot Tribesmen Figural Hunter & Huntress Carvings on Plinths 20th Cent
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Igorot tribesmen figural wood carvings depicting hunter and huntress with companion canines
Mahogany
$5,146
H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil
Located in Casteren, NL
Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...
Pine, Rush
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
$3,112
H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in
Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1880–1900, Cantagalli Style
By Deruta, Cantagalli, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Italian 19th-century Renaissance Revival majolica table lamp, Cantagalli style, with a new hand-pleated vintage silk sari shade and new wiring with U.S. plug. Exquisitely handcrafte...
Brass
$6,357
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful rustic desk or sidetable was made in Northern Spain around 1760. The top is made from one ! solid plank of chestnut that is 1,18 inch thick. It is joined to the base w...
Chestnut
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...
Fir
$30,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 85.04 in D 57.88 in
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with Round Table and 'Bridge Denis' Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely dining set designed by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable round dining table, stained oak, France, 1960s This dining ta...
Fabric, Oak
Brandt Mid-Century Hexagonal Walnut Display Table
By Brandt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Brandt Mid-Century Hexagonal Walnut Display Center Table in great vintage condition. Velvet lined Display area. Measures 28" in width and stand 22" tall. Display area is 19.5" in ...
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Authentic British Antique Roorkhee “Safari” Campaign Chair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AUTHENTIC BRITISH ROORKHEE CAMPAIGN CHAIR Marked "M & S 47", in early canvas covering with leather strap arms and fore-aft belting England, circa late 19th to early 20th century 35...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$1,540Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in Dm 11.82 in
Chinoiserie Table Lamp, French Faience Delft-Style Ceramic, 1900s
By Desvres, Geo Martel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted in Amsterdam by Amitābha Studio, this striking table lamp is made from an antique French faience vase attributed to Géo Martel of Desvres, dating from the ear...
Brass
$9,200 / set
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Armchairs Pair of Spanish Renaissance Brown Leather Oak 17th Century, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Italian Renaissance brown leather 18th century, Spain. A lovely pair of armchair made in Italy during the Renaissance era, 1600-1650. Upholstered back and seat in original ...
Wood
19th Century Pair of Engravings of "Description of Egypt"
Located in Madrid, ES
Two engravings from the book "The Description of Egypt", a major publication by the scholars who accompanied Napoleon, which included descriptions and engravings made by these schola...
Wood, Paper
Large Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb very large 19th century Japanese Imari vase, with ribbed body form, decorated throughout in the typical Imari palette of iron reds and blues with gilded highlights on a whit...
Ceramic
$90,506 / set
H 40 in W 32 in D 33 in
Pair of 19th Century English "C" Scroll Black Leather Library Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of George IV library armchairs firmly attributed to Gillows of London and Lancaster Constructed in mahogany: the front legs of addorsed 'C' scrolls, confidently a...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Pairs of Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, each pair atop a stepped base, together with Segy Gallery documentation. Taller overall: 11.25" H x 5.25" W x 2.25" D. Provenanc...
Brass
Wood Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wood sculpture, 1950s.
Wood
$7,500 / set
H 92 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Large Pair of Vintage Tole Obelisks in Red, Green & Gold. Italy, 20th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and rare pair of large vintage Italian tole obelisks, exquisitely hand-painted in rich tones of red, green, and gold. Each side features a unique Roman head motif framed b...
Zinc
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
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