Palm Springs - Sculptures

Pair of vintage Italian alabaster facing parrot sculptures, feature a distinct cream and grey veined stone perched on a scrolled stand.

Patinated solid brass african mask sculpture circa 1970's on brass stand. it can be polished if desired we like the patina.

A wonderfiul and whimsical cast iron painted doorstop in the shape of a seated monkey by Hubley. The paint is in good overall condition although there is some rust to the base. Nice ...

Post War desktop airplane lighter modeled after the North American P-51A Mustang fighter plane used heavily in WWII. This Lighter features a chrome plated metal body and simply moder...

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

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

1980’s Italian Murano glass large bull sculpture by Franco Bottaro. Hand blown with clear and smoky glass. Signed Bottaro Murano. Measurements: 11.5” Wide, 5.5” Deep, 8.25” High.

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 wonderful whimsical terracotta group of a mother horse and her foal by the Austrian Master Kitty Rix Tihacek. It is well marked and monogrammed on the base. It is impressed with th...

Lucite Cube Sculptured with suspended quartz , minerals Geodes etc . very cool and unique piece.

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...

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...

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...

Blue and white Soholm bird relief designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculptural relief is captivating and whi...

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.

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...

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...

Chinese export canton famille rose porcelain lidded teapot from the 19th century (Qing Dynasty era). Featuring hand-painted panels of figures, birds, and flowers. The lid has a crab ...

Italian Mid century Crain bird sculpture produced by De Stijl Firenze, 1960s, composed of brass, white lacquered wood and glass eyes..

A nice metal sculpture of Pan playing his pipes or flutes. neoclassical grand tour sculpture after the antique. This beautifully cast and finished example is mounted on a round marbl...

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...

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...

A wonderful bronze cat by the noted California artist Barbara Beretich. It is titled Tanko and is signed and dated underneath 9/21/96. It is numbered 6/24. It has developed a beautif...

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

A cast bronze lion figure mounted on a black rectangular base, depicted in a dynamic stance with stylized detailing, including a ribbed torso, deeply incised mane, and expressive fac...

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

Out of an estate collection of hand turned bowls including some by Edward Moulthrop comes this unique beautiful hand turned bowl out of some exotic wood. ...

A wonderful bronze abstract in the form of a female nude mounted on a terrazzo base. It is by the noted Mexican artist Jonas Gutierrez Castillo. It is signed Jonas 99 PA near the base. PA stands for Pruebas de Artista or Artist's Proof. The bronze has a beautiful warm brown gold patina. The base is a heavy terrazzo with lots of inclusions. The base has some losses to the edges which are pictured in detail. The bronze has some patina inclusions or spots, pictured as well. One of the artist's more notable works is a massive bronze title the The Stone Eater on Puerto Vallarta's Malecon. We've attached a biography of the artist courtesy of Galleria Dante of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico below: Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1966. The artist began to sculpt at an early age. In 1980, he helped create the monumental public sculpture "La Estampida", which is located at a busy intersection in his hometown, near the emblematic building of the Hotel Riu. Jonás Gutiérrez is known in Puerto Vallarta for his monumental 2.4-meter-high bronze and obsidian sculpture...

A beautifully patinated bronze Neo Classical Grand Tour souvenir oil lamp with a heron holding up the oil lamp. This wonderful bronze is well cast and feature hoof feet and rams head...

Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.

A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base. The sculpture is s...

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...

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

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 ...

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

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 massive stoneware abstract sculpture with a yellow partial glaze. Vaguely resembles a molar tooth or a couple embracing. Quite heavy and apparently unsigned. We have it set on a 54 inch diameter Eero Saarinen for Knoll Marble Top table surrounded by Laverne tulip chairs...

A beautiful piece of art glass by Elio Raffaeli. Signed on the base and smoky in tone. In good age appropriate condition with some minor marks particularly to the base. Approximately...

An unusual handmade metal sculpture. Magnets do not stick, so it's likely stainless steel or aluminium. It rotates on the base. Not signed, but the metal is finished nicely. Some sur...

A beautifully detailed bronze of a whale on a marble base by the talented, noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu. The artist is most known as the creator of the Heisman Trophy, one of American Sports’ most iconic symbols. This piece is beautifully detailed with sea shells forming the body of the whale or fish. The bronze is in good condition with some surface grime and a few imperfections to the marble base. From Wikipedia: Frank Eliscu (July 13, 1912 – June 19, 1996) was an American sculptor and art teacher who designed and created the Heisman Memorial Football Trophy in 1935[1] when he was only 23 years old. The first Heisman Trophy, a strong young bull of a football player cast in bronze, was presented to a college football player in 1935, and is considered one of the greatest honors a college athlete can receive. Over the years the Heisman Committee has paid tribute to Eliscu and his creation several times, and in 1985, the Heisman Committee invited him to speak at the 50th Anniversary Heisman ceremonies.[2] Eliscu amassed a body of work that spans from public fountains to ex-President Gerald Ford's inaugural medal (later given as a gift to Leonid Brezhnev when Ford visited Russia), to the five-story bronze frieze that decorates the glass panes above the doors to the Library of Congress. This massive sculpture won the Henry Hering Memorial Medal from the National Sculpture Society. Eliscu also is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his Sea Treasures.[3] A resident of New York and later Sarasota, Eliscu died in Sarasota, Florida on June 19, 1996 at the age of 83.[4] Family Frank Eliscu was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan. His parents were Charles Eliscu and Florence Kane who was of Jewish descent.[3] He had a sister, Rita Rothman and two brothers, William Eliscu and Nelson Eliscu. He married Mildred Norman and had one daughter, Norma Eliscu Banas. Education Eliscu graduated from Pratt Institute in 1931 and from New York Teacher's College in 1942. He was awarded a permanent teaching certificate in 1944. In 1941, Eliscu apprenticed with Rudolph Evans and worked with him on the sculpting of the statue of Thomas Jefferson for the Jefferson Memorial.[5] Military service Eliscu served in the army in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was first put to work on camouflage and maps for the Allied invasion. In 1943, he developed a unique technique used by the US Army to rehabilitate facial disfigurements from war injuries. According to his discharge papers, "Made drawings in the operating room of surgical procedures, modeling of features for reconstructive surgery, and carving cartilage for grafting in plastic surgery, pigmentation of skin in plastic procedures. Had three assistants working under him. Served at Valley Forge General Hospital in Plastic Surgery Department."[6] Following his service, the unique research Eliscu did on tattooing pigmentation to cover the discoloration from skin grafts and for people with port wine stains was used at the New York Hospital. Eliscu applied for a patent for the tool he developed to use intradermal injections of permanent pigments.[7] Career Teacher, School of Industrial Art, NYC (currently called the High School of Art and Design) 1945 to 1970. As a sculptor, Eliscu had his first one-man show in 1929 at age 17. From there, Eliscu went on to a career that brought him international fame. He has two National Monuments to his credit, "Uncle Joe Cannon" at the Cannon House Office Building and "Falling Books", a four-story bronze at the James Madison Library of Congress.[8] The four-story falling books on the face of the Library of Congress building in Washington, D.C., took Eliscu 10 years to complete and in 1985 won him top honors from the National Sculpture Society. The heroic bronze, along with Eliscu's plaque of Uncle Joe Cannon in the same city, has been declared a national monument, and by law can never be removed or changed in any way.[2] He is represented in Brookgreen Gardens;[9] in the Metropolitan Museum with a medallion titled Sea Treasures, 1965;[10] in the Smithsonian Museum Archives, coins titled, Lewis & Clark, 1966;[11] and in National Academy of Fine Arts Museum, with a bronze, 1967. Eliscu created medals for the Society of Medalists...

We were delighted to find this magnificent sculpture at a local Palm Springs Estate. The original owners purchased this beauty from Arthur Court Designs showroom in San Francisco in ...

A original 1970s brass sculpture on a solid onyx base by Curtis Jeré. Dimension: 33.25" high 31" wide 15" deep. The onyx base is 6" high 5" ...

Wonderful whimsical large scale bronze by the noted Californian artist Ramona Rowley. Signed on the bottom foot, it is mounted on a round stone swivelin...

Beautiful vintage abstract bronze with great patina. Newly mounted on a purple heart base. Not signed that we can find. Great flow and form. Greenish patina from age and weathering.

Wonderful copper clad abstract sculpture by the noted Palm Springs Artist Bill Anson. Sadly the artist passed away a few years ago but left a wonderful legacy with his art. This is h...

A fertility figure from Teotihuacan in Mexico. Depicting a pregnant woman decorated in red triangles. In good condition with minor flaws. Approximately 14 1/2 inches tall.

Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful smoke color opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom....

Gray smoked layered glass and polish chrome rotating sculpture by Kurt and Marsha Runstadler for Runstadler Studios. Signed @ 1990 Runstadler Studios 5/30 ...

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...

Pair of art nouveau panels possibly from a furnace or fireplace. Each panel measures 10.25" wide and 19" high. They have been fitted with brackets for hanging.