Palm Springs - Sculptures

A monumental yet delicately balanced Bronze sculpture by the world renowned Parisian Artist Jean Louis Corby. This piece is titled “Balance 1” and is signed on the base and numbered ...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, stylized dragon handles, and a finial lid sculpted as a dragon. Traditionally used for religious rituals or to cr...

Smaller scale bronze statue depicting the Greek god Poseidon (or Roman god Neptune) holding his signature trident. The statue has an aged finish with a green verdigris patina, common...

A nice collection of miniature bronzes from the original Greek, Pompeii and Roman antiquities. There is a Dancing Faun, a Seated Hermes or Mercury Resting, a Satyr with wine sack an...

Important 18/19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze seated Guanyin Buddha statue with serene facial expression, seated in dhynasana on a double-lotus base, hands in anjali mudra, the upright body adorned with jewelry, wearing layered robes, the hair neatly tighted up in a high chignon. The bronze statue weighs over 17 pounds. The underside is engraved with a floral Lotus pattern symbolizing the indestructible ground of the universe and protection. Sealed inside the bronze statue are loose unknown religious items. High-quality Chinese bronze statues...

A beautifully cast Grand Tour Neo Classical Bronze of a Dancing Faun or Satyr holding cymbals. The sculpture has wonderful detail and the hands and feet are beautifully cast and fini...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose porcelain sculpture of the Hotei Laughing Buddha (Budai) with hand-painted multicolored details surrounded by children. Comes with certificate of au...

Unique bronze architectural fragment (possibly was a door handle) of a the iconic owl symbol associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom; along with an olive branch and the G...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, features intricate dragon-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or...

Antique 1900'S green Johnson Fare Box Co. trolley or bus fare box used to collect and count passenger fares.

A wonderfully cast example of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii by Fonderia Sommer of Napoli. It has exceptionally fine features and great detail. It has unfortunately been repaired on one...

Polish Studio hand blown glass giraffe vase with powder coated steel feet by Borowski Glass Studio. In beautiful vintage condition. Can be used as a v...

Chinese soapstone vase carved in deep relief featuring flowers, vines and vases. In excellent condition, it measures 8.5" high by 6" across x 3"...

A nice porcelain or parian type figurine of a nude female by Rudolf Kaesbach for Rosenthal. In very good condition signed on the base and marked Rosenthal on the bottom. It is 12 inc...

Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid century 1960c era.

A wonderful and whimsical painted plaster ball sculpture on a concrete base hand crafted by a local Palm Springs Artist. The piece is large approximately 81 inches tall. It is not si...

A nice little bronze Grand Tour souvenir bronze of the Dying Gaul a famous sculpture of antiquity preserved in Rome. This bronze has nice detail. The patina is worn in some places and it is in estate found condition. We haven’t tried to clean or polish it. Some patina loss minor nicks and surfaces scratches, please see the detailed photos. For this interested this from Wikipedia about the original sculpture: The Dying Gaul, also called The Dying Galatian[2] (Italian: Galata Morente) or The Dying Gladiator, is an ancient Roman marble semi-recumbent statue now in the Capitoline Museums in Rome. It is a copy of a now lost Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic period (323–31 BC) thought to have been made in bronze.[3] The original may have been commissioned at some time between 230 and 220 BC by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Galatians, the Celtic or Gaulish people of parts of Anatolia. The original sculptor is believed to have been Epigonus, a court sculptor of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon. Until the 20th century, the marble statue was usually known as The Dying Gladiator, on the assumption that it depicted a wounded gladiator in a Roman amphitheatre.[4] However, in the mid-19th century it was re-identified as a Gaul or Galatian and the present name "Dying Gaul" gradually achieved popular acceptance. The identification as a "barbarian" was evidenced for the figure's neck torc, thick hair and moustache, weapons and shield carved on the floor, and a type of Gallic carnyx between his legs.[5] Description The white marble statue, which may originally have been painted, depicts a wounded, slumped Gaulish or Galatian Celt, shown with remarkable realism and pathos, particularly as regards the face. A bleeding sword puncture is visible in his lower right chest. The warrior is represented with characteristic Celtic hairstyle and moustache with a Celtic torc...

A vintage bronze horse which is unsigned. Great quality. Mounted on a wood base. The base has some losses. Bronze is in good condition, with some minor ag...

A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder. Marked made in Spain on the heel. Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.

A vintage wrought iron wasp sculpture with colorful glass mosaic inlay. Tiffany style iridescent glass eyes. Wings layered with clear and iridescent glass tiles. Wall sculpture measu...

Mid Century Bali Indonesian hand carved wood woman. This bust statue with headdress is made out of heavy hardwood mahogany. It is dark rich brown in color. This is heavy and well car...

Beautiful elegant art Deco style ram sculpture, circa 1970s in patinated brass finish.

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...

A wonderful Brutalist torch cut steel sculpture by the noted Des Moines Iowa Artist James Bearden. This piece was acquired directly from the artist. It is monogrammed on the side JB....

Pair of horse sculptures created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. each has great coloration of blue and green glazes within the stamped texture. Large horse measures 6" by 6.5" b...

A beautiful whimsical ceramic of two monkeys by the renown Austrian Secessionist Wiener Kunst Keramik. It features glass eyes. It can be lit from the interior and there is a hole in ...

Beautiful 1980’s Japanese Raku ceramic kimono sculpture with silk details on arms and bottom outline, sits on lucite stand. In beautiful original condition with minor wear consiste...

A feritilty figure likely by Max Kerlow from Teotihuacan in Mexico. Depicting a pregnant woman decorated in bright blue triangles. In good condition with mi...

Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair of figures for the Hina Matsuri. The emperor has his arms spread to the si...

A lovely post modern sculpture by the noted artist Bob Stimmel. Titled “Urban Reverie II” on the base and numbered 19/50. It is in good condition with a few flecks of paint missing ...

Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...

Stunning pair of massive “Hand” vases by Pols Potten of The Netherlands. Marked PP Global from Holland on a sticker. These appear to be hand thrown with ribbing up the pieces. Beauti...

Antonio Castillo Mexican Modernist hand hammered and oxidized copper owl sculpture. A similar work by Antonio is pictured on the cover of 1966 issue of Art...

Leather pig ottoman. Piggy measures 30" wide, 13" deep and 17" high. Great patina and all original. This pig is oversized compared to the ones made by Dimitri Omersa, United Kingd...

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is peaceful and serine framed by an intricately carved headdress. A striking art object wi...

A set of Seven handmade masks by the noted artist and actor Scott Thewes. Priced as a set, these can be purchased individually, please contact/email me, for info and price. In good c...

A wonderful Cubist hand built Terracotta Musician sculpture. it is monogrammed C on the lower back. It quite good condition it features a string player. Likely from the first half of...

Well crafted Asian hand carved wood statue of Gautama Buddha resting on a stylized lotus pedestal. Also known as Siddhartha Gautama and Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha is also commonly r...

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside. The Shishi, or lion-...

Heavy well cast gilt brass door knocker of Greek goddess Athena. New old stock.

A nice neoclassical grand tour souvenir of a Nymph giving Pan a drink of water. Nicely cast and mounted on a marble base. Beautiful patina. The piece is well done and in good overall...

A set of fabulous aluminum two sided monumental sculptures by the renown British Sculptor Roy Rasmussen. They were identified for us by a relative of the artist as "Ida II and Maren". They are mounted to bases by posts that can be easily set into the ground where they can be mounted outdoors. As aluminum they will not rust and can withstand the weather. Both are signed and dated 71. They are 77 inches tall as pictured. The actual rectangular pieces are 66.75 inches tall. They are 22.5 inches wide and approximately 8 inches deep. In good condition with minor imperfections and age appropriate wear and tear. From the artist's Website: Born in London, England in 1919 of Anglo Danish parentage, he was the third generation of a family of craftsmen in metal. His grandfather had originally worked with metal in Denmark, but it was an uncle in the United States who had used aluminium to produce artistic sculptural forms attracting press coverage. This was the catalyst which led him to embark on studying the techniques of exploiting that medium. Early working life had exposed him to the crafting of sheet metal and different welding techniques through the car industry at Rolls Royce and then working later in the production of artificial limbs. Initially pursuing art of a representational nature with great success, his first work was completed and exhibited in 1954. A year later he presented two new works, which were then exhibited at the Aluminium Centenary Exhibition in Britain run by the Aluminium Development Association at the Royal Festival Hall and visited by H.R.H Prince Philip. Roy Rasmussen was to earn widespread recognition from this landmark beginning. A chance spell in Egypt as a young man (due to military service during the War) had exposed him to ideas and inspirations which would be nurtured and regenerated some decades later. The mysteries and splendors of Egyptian art were enveloped and symbolized into shapes and emblematic forms, and were to remain a powerful influence in many of his works, as he turned away from purely representational or figurative sculpture. From the early 196os his works were exhibited widely: from many London West End galleries to, internationally, exhibiting at shows such as the British Council at the German Industries Fair and the English Expressionists at the Galerie Creuze in Paris. He had in the late fifties joined the artist Lyall Watson who founded and opened the Woodstock Gallery, off of Bond Street in London, and worked closely with him as a director and artist of the gallery throughout its formative years. In 1967 he left the Woodstock Gallery and moved to the newly opened John Whibley Gallery on Cork Street in Mayfair where he remained as resident artist until it closed in 1977. His association with the Free Painters and Sculptors group, where he had been an early member since the 1950s, was further sealed in 1984 when he became director of their Loggia Gallery with its sculpture garden, in Buckingham Gate, Westminster. He exhibited there throughout the many years following. After his death in 2014 the Free Painters and Sculptors set up the Roy Rasmussen Award to be presented annually, 'in recognition of one of our founding members Roy Rasmussen, a revered sculptor and historian, whose years of dedication have inspired generations of FPS artists'. SELECTED LIST OF MAJOR AND NOTABLE EXHIBITIONS Aluminium Centenary Exhibition, Royal Festival Hall 1955 Society of Portrait Artists 1957 Drian Gallery Exhibition 1957 'New Vision' Denis Bowen New Vision Gallery 1957 'Painter and Sculptor Collaborate' Woodstock Gallery 1959 Inaugural Exhibition Woodstock Gallery 1959 'Symposium' Royal Institute of British Architects 1959 'Expressionistes de Londres' Galerie Raymond Creuze, Paris 1960 'Art Alive' International Collection, Northampton 1960 Maurice...

A wonderful whimsical sculpture for the Baltimore Oriole Fan, by the noted California artist, Bruce Houston. We have had a number of the artist’s works for a number of years. We acqu...

An inspiring and graceful stylized brass ballerina dancer statue mounted on an acrylic stand. Her facial expression and elongated hands and fingers are...

A beautifully detailed bronze of a jumping horse on a marble base by the talented, noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu. The artist is most known as the creator of the Heisman Trophy...

Whimsical Folksy Raku pottery crocodile. Hand crafted with a great turquoise glaze and wonderfully expressive eyes. The piece has a slot on the back so it can be hung on a wall. Ther...

An exceptional pair of bisque porcelain lamps in a shell or fan shape. Mounted on black bases they are in working order. These lamps came out of a fabulous estate. I cannot begin to ...

A lovely and well cast example of the Pompeian Dancing Faun. This grand tour bronze stands approx 11.75 inches tall about half size of the original unearthed in Pompeii. Beautiful p...

A wonderful Brutalist torch cut steel sculpture by the noted Des Moines Iowa Artist James Bearden. This piece was acquired directly from the artist. Great color and patina. In good ...

A nice collection of mounted vintage car horns. These are likely early to middle 20th century examples. They are mounted on newer black painted iron bases...

Possibly classical or later, carved stone fragment in the form of a stylized lion’s paw or foliate terminal, likely from a column base, furniture mount, or architectural element. Pal...

Impressive and grand arch that graced the entry of a Chinese restaurant in the 1940s American Midwest. Impressively carved and double-sided solid wo...

Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...

1980’s Cast bronze stylized small rabbit sculpture by Santi's The finish is a oil rubbed aged. In beautiful original vintage condition. Measurements: 5.5” Deep, 10.5” Wide, 7.75” ...

A nicely cast bronze Neoclassical Grand Tour souvenir of the Herculaneum Athlete or Runner. It’s nicely done with fine detail and has a Panama Pacific Exposition label on the base, w...

Spectacular pair of Griffin (lion) motif French architectural 23k giltwood Boiserie relief mirrored panels. Each panel is expertly detailed with carved griffins flanking a floral urn...

A monumental almost 9 foot tall banana leaf palm tree we feel comfortable attributing to Maison Jansen. This brass piece is truly wonderfully crafted and is of the highest quality, e...

A pair of massive hand crafted brutalist sculptures with sun/star burst mirrors on top. They are each welded and bent steel rods that have been painted gold. The sun burst parts are ...

Late 19th century articulated figure with a nicely detailed carved face, navy overalls and red-painted shirt, tie, and shoe.