Art Deco Chrome Aeroplane from the 30s, Decorative Desk Object
Located in Köln, NW
Decorative Art Deco chrome airplane on plastic base. Desk decoration. Probably Germany or France of the thirties. The plastic plate is also from the time. Good general condition with...
Metal, Chrome
Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Traces of the original vibrant polychrome finish provide subtle color and a wonderfully worn texture.
Stone
Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. Attract...
Wood
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
Spectacular Paul Jouve Art Deco Hand Carved Panther Wooden Wall Panel
By Paul Jouve
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Sculpture is not signed, but it is marked 1/1 that means it´s an unique piece.
Wood
Petite Nepalese Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th/18th century Nepal, the palm-sized icon is sculpted of bronze and fi...
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva...
Bronze
$1,250 / item
French 19th Century Ornaments
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century ornaments Dimensions of the left ornament is 1.75in D x 11.5in. W x 19in. H Dimensions of the right ornament is 2.25in D x 21.5in. W x 12in. H.
Giltwood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest. Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man. Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair a...
Wood
Antique Jesus Crucified in Polychrome Papier Mache, Italy 18th century
Located in Naples, IT
Neapolitan Christ crucifix made of polychrome papier-mâché, the anatomical style highlights a clear influence of Spanish rule on art in southern Italy during the 17th -XVIII centurie...
Paper
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome and wood carved detailing. The Barong is a Balinese spirit guardian resembling a lio...
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Ceramic, Earthenware
$11,375Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male ...
Sandstone
Baroque Figure of Crucified Christ
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual Baroque figure of Christ carved circa 1670 and 1700 is in a form associated with his removal from the cross after crucifixion but before his actual entombment. The body ...
Wood
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. Wall hanging coll...
Wood, Pine
$3,107Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is ...
Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Gold Gilded Eagle
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 19th century Italian carved wood gold gilded Eagle. Its wings spread and clutching a set of white gold gilded lightning bolt arrows in its talons.
Wood
$4,475Sale Price / set|50% Off
Early 19th Century Spanish Pair of Military Shoulder Epaulettes
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exceptional pair of early 19th-century Spanish military shoulder epaulettes, a testament to the artistry and opulence of the era. Crafted from meticulously tooled gold-...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt. Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Hardwood, Paint
Three-Dimensional Continental Majolica Charger of Minerva, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three-Dimensional Continental Majolica Charger of Minerva, Late 19th Century A large and exquisitely modeled Continental majolica charger depicting Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom ...
Porcelain
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare European antique hand painted cast iron carnival carousel embellishment. Once decorating a 19th century country fair carousel amusement ride, the sculptural ornament depict...
Iron
Hand-carved and polychrome-painted wooden peacock sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
• Hand-carved from seasoned wood and hand-painted in traditional polychrome colors (typically shades of blue, teal, green, yellow, and red accents). • Origin & Style: Inspired by...
Wood
19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Burmese Shan period stupa with many seated Buddha's set in niches. With original gilding and red and green polychrome. The stupa is a Buddhist architectural monument ho...
Wood
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original paint with even wear. Mounted over a new iron stand. We have specialized in the sale ...
Wood
Spanish Art Nouveau Richard Wagner Bas Relief Stucco Wall Decoration
By Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Richard Wagner Bas Relief Wall Decoration, Stucco, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Art Nouveau bas relief depicting Richard Wagner - german composer and musician -. Sculpted portrait using molde...
Stucco, Gesso
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...
Wood, Teak
Madonna Enthroned with the Child Christ, 17th Century, Gold Gilded on Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beauti...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Giltwood Armorial Escutcheon with Painted Chevron and Roses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A boldly sculpted wooden escutcheon, gessoed, water-gilded and polychromed, dating to the 19th century. The shaped cartouche frames an oval armorial reserve painted a saturated cobal...
Gold Leaf
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
Attractive whitewashed like appearance with remnants of polychrome pigments. Wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including scattered nicks, chips and losses.
Wood, Paint
$12,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of eight Russian and Greek Orthodox icons painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. These are mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a hand-finished walnut ...
Gold Leaf
$1,313Sale Price / set|24% Off
Russian Orthodox Bronze Traveling Icons, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A collection of late 18th century Russian Orthodox bronze traveling icons. They have been mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a double molding, one is gold gilded and the other...
Gold Leaf, Bronze
Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexico, circa 1940 · Solid carved and polychrome wood · 50 × 44 cm It depends on where you look from.
Wood
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white undershirt, white trousers and black...
Pine
Madonna Carved Wood Sculpture Gold Leaf and Polychrome, Spain, Mid-18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century.
Gold Leaf
Prophet Zachariah, Late 18th Century Painted on an Ornate Solid Slab of Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Russian Orthodox icon of the prophet Zachariah painted on an ornate solid slab of wood with an incorporated gold gilded frame that has been carved with a rococo design o...
Gold Leaf
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 17th Century Russian Orthodox Icon of the Nativity of the Mother of God painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. It has been framed with a gold gilded museum mou...
Gold Leaf
North American Totemic Wood Sculpture with Polychrome Decoration
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rich in character and decorative appeal, the sculpture combines a succession of stylised figures, each distinguished by expressive carving and bold polychrome ornament.
Wood
Five European Paintings of the Virgin Mary over White Bone, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of five European paintings of the Virgin Mary over white bone. Each piece is mounted on a hand-painted black panel and framed individually with a gold gilded frame. The group...
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign. Mid-1...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Self Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 18th Century Dutch, Oil on Canvas
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Centruy Dutch replica of the Self Portrait of Sir Peter Pail Reubens, original painted by Reubens in 1623, oil on canvas. With original hand carved and gold gilded frame. It has...
Gold Leaf
$342Sale Price / set|50% Off
Porcelain - Tric.e trac il piffero - Tiche
Located in Porto, PT
Two 20th-century Italian porcelain sculptures from Tiche. Polychrome gilded and embossed decoration; hand-painted.
Porcelain
$3,369Sale Price|23% Off
16th Century Antique Polychrome Limewood Pieta Sculpture Northern Renaissance
Located in Buisson, FR
The sculpture is in a wonderful, untouched antique state.
Wood
Vintage Santon de Provence Figurine, Terra-Cotta, 1930s Articulated
By Warranty Paris JB Depose
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence. The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of ...
Clay, Fabric, Wood
A.J. Scotte Art Nouveau Terracotta Bust Fleur des Champs, France circa 1900
By A.J. Scotte
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Keywords: Scotte bust, Fleur des champs, Art Nouveau bust, terracotta bust, polychrome terracotta, Belle Epoque sculpture, French terracotta, bust of a girl, poppies, ceramique d'art...
Terracotta
Spanish Baroque Carved Wood Saint Bishop, Traditionally Saint Rupert, 18th C.
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely carved and polychromed wooden sculpture depicting a bishop saint, traditionally identified as Saint Rupert, executed by the Spanish School during the 18th century.
Wood
Early 20th-Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Miniature Dachshund Dog
Located in St. Louis, MO
Keywords: Viennese bronze, antique dog figurine, dachshund statue, wiener dog, teckel, canine art, Austrian bronze, polychrome bronze, animalier sculpture, desk accessory, paperweigh...
Bronze
Saint Margaret of Antioch, Spanish Gothic Carved Figure, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare Spanish Gothic polychrome wood sculpture depicting Saint Margaret of Antioch, dating from the 16th century and retaining significant traces of its original painted and gilded ...
Wood
SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN 19th-century
Located in Madrid, ES
SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN 19th-century Chinese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood. Rests on a later painted wood base.
Wood
20th Century Cat Musician Percussionist Drummer Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician with Accordion Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician playing Cello Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician playing Cymbal Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician with Sacophone Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician playing Horn Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician with Triangle Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician with Violin Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician Conductor Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
20th Century Cat Musician Vocalist Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture showcase...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
Bronze
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.