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Art Deco Sailor Patinated Bronze Sculpture Signed "MEURICE", Circa 1940's
Art Deco Sailor Patinated Bronze Sculpture Signed "MEURICE", Circa 1940's

Art Deco Sailor Patinated Bronze Sculpture Signed "MEURICE", Circa 1940's

By Meurice

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture from circa 1930, celebrating the heroic figure of a Sailor or Navigator at sea.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines
Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

$2,900 / item

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Two enchanting 19th century sailors valentine having a rare form hand decorated with exotic seashells, one around an image of a man and woman in a rowboat and the other around an ima...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor
Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor A carved coconut bugbear in the form of a box with an unhinged lid with a carved image of a bird on a branch. Carved around the lid a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor
Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor A large carved coconut bugbear in the form of a box with a metal hinged lid. Carved around the lid are the words SOI D. MATYLDE BRENE...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Sailors Valentine Ship Anchor
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Sailors Valentine Ship Anchor

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Sailors Valentine Ship Anchor

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Unusual vintage Sailors valentine in the form of a ship anchor ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells with a leather hanging strap.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather, Organic Material

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 6.188 in D 5 in

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration

American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two flags mounted on an iron balance beam.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy
French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy

French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy

$2,664

H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy

Located in Brecht, BE

Naive terra cotta buste of a young boy "petit navire".

Category

Late 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Karl Hagenauer (wHw) 1930s Wiener Werkstätte Bronze Sailor Figure w/ Accordion
Karl Hagenauer (wHw) 1930s Wiener Werkstätte Bronze Sailor Figure w/ Accordion

Karl Hagenauer (wHw) 1930s Wiener Werkstätte Bronze Sailor Figure w/ Accordion

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in St. Louis, MO

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW, Hagenauer Wein made in Austria, circa 1930s bronze miniature sculpture of a sailor playing an accordion.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Beach people, set of 2 Sailor&PepperLady, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy
Beach people, set of 2 Sailor&PepperLady, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy

Beach people, set of 2 Sailor&PepperLady, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy

$3,647Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Beach people, set of 2 Sailor&PepperLady, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This pieces are unique and handmade without mold. The girl and the boy are ready to go to the beach! Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. Any piece...

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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vally Wiethelthier, Drunken Sailor, Art Deco Art Ceramic Figurine, ca. 1925
Vally Wiethelthier, Drunken Sailor, Art Deco Art Ceramic Figurine, ca. 1925

Vally Wiethelthier, Drunken Sailor, Art Deco Art Ceramic Figurine, ca. 1925

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT This funny, humorous tabletop ceramic figurine depicts a drunken sailor lying on his back. Around his neck is a metal ring with an anchor on it. MARKINGS Signed on the left b...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Karl Hagenauer Austrian 1930s Art Deco Brass and Ebonized Wood Singing Sailor
Karl Hagenauer Austrian 1930s Art Deco Brass and Ebonized Wood Singing Sailor

Karl Hagenauer Austrian 1930s Art Deco Brass and Ebonized Wood Singing Sailor

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1930's Austrian ebonized wood and brass singing sailor. The sailor has wood body and brass head, hands and feet. Sealed on the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France
Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France

Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France. Item features the original "Made in France" plaque, round wooden base, very nice antique item. Circa...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Imposing 19th-Century Gilt Sailor's Pricket with Mounted Natural Sea Fan- 62"H
Imposing 19th-Century Gilt Sailor's Pricket with Mounted Natural Sea Fan- 62"H

Imposing 19th-Century Gilt Sailor's Pricket with Mounted Natural Sea Fan- 62"H

Located in New York, NY

This striking and unusual piece showcases a large, natural sea fan meticulously mounted on an impressive 19th-century gilt sailor’s pricket, standing an impressive 62" tall. The pric...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval

Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

$1,499Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

By Jean Garnier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900. This enchanting bronze sculpture is the object of many sailors dreams.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sailors on Leave Earthenware Ceramic Sculpture by Edouard Cazea
Art Deco Sailors on Leave Earthenware Ceramic Sculpture by Edouard Cazea

Art Deco Sailors on Leave Earthenware Ceramic Sculpture by Edouard Cazea

By Edouard Casaux

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French Matelots singing sailors Dax Art Deco Group. Art Deco Sailors on leave earthenware ceramic sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

$10,271 / set

H 33.27 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

The decision to represent Neptune and Fortuna together, combined with the relief depictions of sea travel, make is possible the pair served as good luck talismans for travellers, par...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Popeye The Sailor Man
Popeye The Sailor Man

Popeye The Sailor Man

Unavailable

H 27.75 in Dm 7 in

Popeye The Sailor Man

Located in Hadley, MA

Wonderfully rendered early Popeye figure, in the best, vibrant, dry painted surfaces. Although "flat" carved, he's painted on both sides. Mounted on his original base, completely i...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Sailor statuette in earthenware
Sailor statuette in earthenware

Sailor statuette in earthenware

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H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Sailor statuette in earthenware

Located in Nivelles, BE

Sailor statuette in earthenware from the Art Deco period, produced in Belgium in the Keralouve workshops. Very tall and in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Wood Family Sailor Toby Jug
Wood Family Sailor Toby Jug

Wood Family Sailor Toby Jug

Unavailable

H 11.75 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Wood Family Sailor Toby Jug

Located in New York, NY

A fine Wood family pottery sailor toby jug decorated in underglaze colors of orange, green. blue and brown

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vienna Art Deco Sailor, circa 1920
Vienna Art Deco Sailor, circa 1920

Vienna Art Deco Sailor, circa 1920

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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

Vienna Art Deco Sailor, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Art Deco sailor ceramic figure, probably Vienna circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Wooden Carved Head, Sailor, with Pipe
Wooden Carved Head, Sailor, with Pipe

Wooden Carved Head, Sailor, with Pipe

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H 3.94 in W 2.17 in D 3.94 in

Wooden Carved Head, Sailor, with Pipe

Located in Vienna, AT

Carved wood head, finely carved, sailor, with pipe, rare, good original condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vienna Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann Postal Cat for Sailors, 1900s
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann Postal Cat for Sailors, 1900s

Vienna Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann Postal Cat for Sailors, 1900s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Schaerbeek, BE

This charming bronze figurine group depicts Postal Carrier Cat standing at a mailstand, handing a letter to a sailor Cat. The details are incredibly sculptured, giving the figurine g...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hoetger German Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Two Sailors"
Hoetger German Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Two Sailors"

Hoetger German Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Two Sailors"

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H 5.67 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in

Hoetger German Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Two Sailors"

By Bernhard Hoetger, Eugène Blot

Located in Paris, FR

Bernhard Hoetger (1874-1949). "Two Sailors." Old and genuine bronze sculpture with nuanced brown patina.

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Antique Early 1900s German Expressionist More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Jean Garnier Bronze Sailor Boy Sculpture
Jean Garnier Bronze Sailor Boy Sculpture

Jean Garnier Bronze Sailor Boy Sculpture

By Jean Garnier

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

J. GARNIER: a charming BRONZE FIGURE of a young sailor-boy, dressed in "bobble-topped" beret and sailor's smock, his arms folded as he happily dances a jig. Good color and patina, an...

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Antique 1890s Argentine Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stafforshire Pearlware Sailor Figure
Stafforshire Pearlware Sailor Figure

Stafforshire Pearlware Sailor Figure

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H 7.9 in W 3 in D 3.1 in

Stafforshire Pearlware Sailor Figure

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure with a maritime theme which features a sailor, stood on a shaped base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Open bottomed.

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Sailor's Valentine
Vintage Sailor's Valentine

Vintage Sailor's Valentine

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H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Sailor's Valentine

By Authentic Models

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty vintage sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic organic seashells in a delightful composition of floral designs. Presented under glass in an octagon mahogany shadow box.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Antique Sailors Valentine
Antique Sailors Valentine

Antique Sailors Valentine

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H 6 in W 6 in D 1 in

Antique Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting antique sailors valentine hand decorated with exotic seashells commemorating the Empress steam ship in the St. Lawrence River May of 1914, and seen through a convex glass ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass

Folky Original Painted Sailor  Whirligig on Iron Mount
Folky Original Painted Sailor  Whirligig on Iron Mount

Folky Original Painted Sailor Whirligig on Iron Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sailor has a wonderful old worn patina and the original painted sailor flags of which are made of tin. This fun and folky 20thc sailor whiriligig is mounted on a custom made bl...

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

1930's Pair of Ceramic Sailors
1930's Pair of Ceramic Sailors

1930's Pair of Ceramic Sailors

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H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

1930's Pair of Ceramic Sailors

By L&V Ceramics

Located in Kent, Dover

A French cream crackle glazed ceramic group of two sailors. Signed L & V Ceram.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski
Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski

Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski

By Henryk Kossowski

Located in Toledo, OH

New England cast bronze sailor throwing a life preserver. Signed on the base Kossowski Salon dated 1907.

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Canvas

Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand
Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand

Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade & painted folky sailor whirligig on the original wood stand that was made for it.Yes it is late but very great !There is missing paint in the center stem and under arms...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine
Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 3 in

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Alluring antique sailors valentine crafted in a star form and ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells inside and out, around a picture of sailboats in a bay as seen through ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass

Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor
Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor

Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor

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H 17 in W 10 in D 8 in

Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor

Located in London, GB

A charming vintage carved solid wood bust, depicting an 18th / 19th century sailor. This dates from around the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully made and in lovely condition for its ag...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

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H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born 1824), a hand carved flat figure of a sailor in brown and white paint, wearing round c...

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Antique Sailors Valentine with Steam Ship
Antique Sailors Valentine with Steam Ship

Antique Sailors Valentine with Steam Ship

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H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 3 in

Antique Sailors Valentine with Steam Ship

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted and ambitiously decorated with exotic seashells inside and out around a picture of a steamship as seen through the convex glass lens.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass

Antique Group of Three Sailors Valentines
Antique Group of Three Sailors Valentines

Antique Group of Three Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming group of three 19th century round Sailors Valentines ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around images of sailing ships or schooners as seen through a convex glass...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Antique Round British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique Round British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique Round British Colonial Sailors Valentine

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H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Round British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged in decorative order around an image of sailboats in a bay with coral and shells as seen thro...

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Early 20th Century Bajan British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass, Paint

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

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H 4.92 in W 3.94 in D 3.74 in

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

Located in Newark, England

The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century carved in relief with a central crest with classical objects and two birds flying with floral borders. To opening with a mythical...

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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

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H 4.92 in W 3.94 in D 3.74 in

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask

Located in Newark, England

The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century beautifully carved in relief with intricate detail to the exterior depicting a male hunting with his dog. The scene shows a man h...

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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

A Pair of Rare English Pottery Pearlware Sailor Figures,

A Pair of Rare English Pottery Pearlware Sailor Figures,

Located in Downingtown, PA

Can be sold individually.

A lovely pair of figure groups depicting a sailor resting on his sea trunk, a mug of ale in one hand and his left hand raised to his mouth as...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Antique Pair of Star Form Sailors Valentines
Antique Pair of Star Form Sailors Valentines

Antique Pair of Star Form Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of Sailors Valentines each decorated with exotic seashells in ambitious decorative order around sailing ships and sea bottom specimens as seen through a convex glass ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Boat with Sailors
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Boat with Sailors

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Boat with Sailors

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exceptional Chinese carved coral boat with sailors. Very finely carved. With original wooden base. Coral: 7" high x 6" wide x 2" deep Coral weight 448 grams. Very good...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Antique Pair of Anchor Form Sailors Valentines
Antique Pair of Anchor Form Sailors Valentines

Antique Pair of Anchor Form Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of 19th Century Sailors Valentines each ambitiously decorated with exotic seashells in a decorative composition around a convex glass lens, one with a schooner and on...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

19th Century Naive Sailor Made Family Carvings
19th Century Naive Sailor Made Family Carvings

19th Century Naive Sailor Made Family Carvings

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H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in

19th Century Naive Sailor Made Family Carvings

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful family of sailor made carvings, presumably a love token whilst travelling faraway seas, naive but with very high levels of detail on each, charming characterful collection ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Sailor Carved Coconut, circa 1800
Folk Art Sailor Carved Coconut, circa 1800

Folk Art Sailor Carved Coconut, circa 1800

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H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Folk Art Sailor Carved Coconut, circa 1800

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Sailors from various countries would carve green coconuts to help pass the time. This particular example is early and dates to circa 1800. It has some of the most interesting and fol...

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Antique Early 1800s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

A Pair of Prattware Figural Pipes Martha Gunn and  Sailor
A Pair of Prattware Figural Pipes Martha Gunn and  Sailor

A Pair of Prattware Figural Pipes Martha Gunn and Sailor

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of Prattware pipes modeled in the form of Martha Gunn and a sailor. Each is seated on a green washed base. The bowls of both pipes are modeled as a man's head, the stem and m...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Figurative Sculptures

6 Bossons England Chalkware Nautical Maritime Sailors Seamen Head Busts
6 Bossons England Chalkware Nautical Maritime Sailors Seamen Head Busts

6 Bossons England Chalkware Nautical Maritime Sailors Seamen Head Busts

Located in Dayton, OH

Six Bosson’s painted chalkware wall hanging busts / heads representing seamen / sailors through the centuries, including Boatman 1967, Old Salt 1971, Captain Kidd Privateer 1982, Cox...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Two Antique Anchor Form Sailors Valentines, Priced Individually
Two Antique Anchor Form Sailors Valentines, Priced Individually

Two Antique Anchor Form Sailors Valentines, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique group of two sailors valentines from the West Indies in an unusual anchor form, hand decorated in exotic seashells and featuring pincushions, giving function to form. Priced ...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Felt

Exceptional German Sailors Tramp Art Casket, circa 1880
Exceptional German Sailors Tramp Art Casket, circa 1880

Exceptional German Sailors Tramp Art Casket, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Exceptional German sailors tramp art casket, circa 1880 We are proud to offer an exceptionally fine sailors sweetheart tramp art casket. With inset mirrored panels showing anchors a...

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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Dolphin Motif Walking Stick or Cane
Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Dolphin Motif Walking Stick or Cane

Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Dolphin Motif Walking Stick or Cane

Located in Atlanta, GA

American, 20th century. An antique sailor made carved bone walking stick or cane. The cane head is carved to represent a dolphin leaping out of the water and mounted to an ebonized ...

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20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

5 Rye Pottery England Porcelain Figurines Lovers Pastry Nativity Shepard Sailor
5 Rye Pottery England Porcelain Figurines Lovers Pastry Nativity Shepard Sailor

5 Rye Pottery England Porcelain Figurines Lovers Pastry Nativity Shepard Sailor

By Rye Pottery

Located in Dayton, OH

"5 Rye Pottery figurines. Made of porcelain, circa 2000, 2001 & 2002. Marked on base, features: Lovers, Pastry, Nativity, Shepard, and Sailor. The Lovers, True Love The name of t...

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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Embossed Tin Plaque of Dutch Sailor in Wood Frame
1920s Embossed Tin Plaque of Dutch Sailor in Wood Frame

1920s Embossed Tin Plaque of Dutch Sailor in Wood Frame

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s embossed tin plaque of Dutch sailor in wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1920s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tin

Antique Group of Three British Colonial Star Form Sailors Valentines
Antique Group of Three British Colonial Star Form Sailors Valentines

Antique Group of Three British Colonial Star Form Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming group of three 19th Century sailors valentines handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged in decorative order around images of sailing ships as seen through a conv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Nantucket Basket Motif Walking Stick Or Cane
Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Nantucket Basket Motif Walking Stick Or Cane

Antique Sailor Made Carved Bone Nantucket Basket Motif Walking Stick Or Cane

Located in Atlanta, GA

American, likely mid 20th century. A carved bone walking stick in the form of a nantucket style basket which is mounted to an ebonized wood shaft and brass nub to base. Unmarked Pro...

Category

20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930
"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930

"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930

By Samuel Davis Otis

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very expressive piece showing Sankaty Lighthouse in the background. The Shadowbox is made of plaster by Samuel Davis Otis (1899-1961). Samuel Otis was born in Sherwood, NY. He wa...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Antique Tramp Art Picture Frame With Original Sailor Photograph, C. 1890s
Antique Tramp Art Picture Frame With Original Sailor Photograph, C. 1890s

Antique Tramp Art Picture Frame With Original Sailor Photograph, C. 1890s

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FOLK ART CARVED PHOTO FRAME Typically notched hand-crafted tramp art picture frame of deep form. Charming original black and white photograph depicting a crew of character...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass, Paper

Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna
Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna

Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

The decision to represent Neptune and Fortuna together, combined with the relief depictions of sea travel, make is possible the pair served as good luck talismans for travellers, par...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Edouard Lormier (1847-1919): "Young Sailor", Patinated Bronze sculpture
Edouard Lormier (1847-1919): "Young Sailor", Patinated Bronze sculpture

Edouard Lormier (1847-1919): "Young Sailor", Patinated Bronze sculpture

By Eduard Lormier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Edouard LORMIER (1847-1919) : "Young Sailorman" Very tender patinated bronze sculpture representing a young sailor (Moussaillon) holding a model boat under his arm Old cast in bron...

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture 'Three Drunken Sailors' Edouard Cazaux for DAX
Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture 'Three Drunken Sailors' Edouard Cazaux for DAX

Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture 'Three Drunken Sailors' Edouard Cazaux for DAX

By Edouard Cazaux

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture 'Three Drunken Sailors' by Edouard Cazaux for DAX Edouard Cazaux (French, 1889–1974) France, 1930s  A fine French porcelain sculpture, 'Three Drunken Sa...

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Harpoonist Aboard, " Large and Rare Sculpture of Ship and Sailor by Fulper
"Harpoonist Aboard, " Large and Rare Sculpture of Ship and Sailor by Fulper

"Harpoonist Aboard, " Large and Rare Sculpture of Ship and Sailor by Fulper

By Fulper Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and possibly unique, this extraordinary Art Deco sculpture is in the form of a sailing ship with a harpoonist on deck, the water below swarming with wide-eyed fish, all in navy ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Two Sailors Valentines
Two Sailors Valentines

Two Sailors Valentines

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H 2 in Dm 8 in

Two Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th century round Sailors Valentines ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around images of sailing ships or schooners as seen through a convex glass lens.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

Folk Art Wall Decor, Sculpture Made from Sailors Wooden Fids and Threaders
Folk Art Wall Decor, Sculpture Made from Sailors Wooden Fids and Threaders

Folk Art Wall Decor, Sculpture Made from Sailors Wooden Fids and Threaders

Located in Buffalo, NY

Folk Art wall decor, sculpture made from Sailors Wooden Fids and wood shuttles, bobbins, amazing use of color and form.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Rimini Blue Sailor Stoneware Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Rimini Blue Sailor Stoneware Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

Rimini Blue Sailor Stoneware Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A Rimini Blue wall hanging designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1965 features a sailor adorned with a bird perched on his shoulder, accompanied by an anchor, and eight(?) and the...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Stoneware

Romer Carved Italian Figures Boat Captain Sailor
Romer Carved Italian Figures Boat Captain Sailor

Romer Carved Italian Figures Boat Captain Sailor

Located in Ferndale, MI

Captains measure tallest at 13.5" . Sailor at 12.5 "

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage White Seashell Sailors Valentine
Vintage White Seashell Sailors Valentine

Vintage White Seashell Sailors Valentine

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H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in

Vintage White Seashell Sailors Valentine

By Authentic Models

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic white seashells in an extravagant star form composition and presented in an octagon mahogany shadow box, by Authentic Models.

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

Antique Sailor Penny Bank from Seamen's Bank
Antique Sailor Penny Bank from Seamen's Bank

Antique Sailor Penny Bank from Seamen's Bank

Located in Norwell, MA

A sailor with duffel bag over his shoulder. Coin bank with stopper marked Seamens Bank for Savings. Dated 1960. Weight: 1 lb. Overall Dimensions: 5"H x 5"W 3"D Made: Porcelain Mater...

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Vintage 1960s North American Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Chrome and Ebonized Wood Jolly Sailor Figure
Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Chrome and Ebonized Wood Jolly Sailor Figure

Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Chrome and Ebonized Wood Jolly Sailor Figure

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful Austrian Art Deco stylized figure of a jolly sailor by Hagenauer and dating from circa 1930. The figure made combining chrome and ebonized wood stands on a wide rounded ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Chrome

Schafer & Vater Porcelain Painted Sailor Figure Titled We Dont Want to Fight
Schafer & Vater Porcelain Painted Sailor Figure Titled We Dont Want to Fight

Schafer & Vater Porcelain Painted Sailor Figure Titled We Dont Want to Fight

By Schafer & Vater

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce German porcelain figure of a sailor titled 'We dont want to fight' made by Schafer & Vater and dating from around 1900. This finely made novelty figure portrays a bare foote...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit and a girl.
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit and a girl.

Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit and a girl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit with a model ship in hand and a girl figurine. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Sticker. Boy: ...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Victorian 19th Century Glass Domes with Sailor Shell Flowers
Pair of Victorian 19th Century Glass Domes with Sailor Shell Flowers

Pair of Victorian 19th Century Glass Domes with Sailor Shell Flowers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Also known as Sailor's Valentines, these works of art are meticulously fashioned from hundreds of sea shells that are made into intricate floral arrangements that sailors would bring...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

1950 Ceramic Figure of a Sailor with a Monkey by Helen Konig Scavini for Tanagra
1950 Ceramic Figure of a Sailor with a Monkey by Helen Konig Scavini for Tanagra

1950 Ceramic Figure of a Sailor with a Monkey by Helen Konig Scavini for Tanagra

By Helen Scavini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1950s Ceramic Figure of a Sailor and a Monkey by Helen König Scavini for Tanagra, Torino This charming and rare vintage ceramic figure is a delightful creation by the celebra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s
Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s

Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s

By Ivar Ålenius Björk

Located in Utrecht, NL

Lars' church hall in Lund, and a monument to fallen sailors in Malmö, the sculpture Trust at a school in Trelleborg and several portraits and reliefs.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s
Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s

Ivar Ålenius-Björk "Liljan" Brass Candlesticks for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s

By Ystad-Metall, Ivar Ålenius Björk

Located in Utrecht, NL

Lars' church hall in Lund, and a monument to fallen sailors in Malmö, the sculpture Trust at a school in Trelleborg and several portraits and reliefs.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

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Sailor Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sailor sculptures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct sailor sculptures — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Sailor sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sailor sculptures made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many sailor sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Staffordshire, Charles Rudy and Fulper Pottery produced popular sailor sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are Sailor Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,051, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $22,500 highest priced.