Kaiser Sculptures

Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, probably made in 1970s. The figurine has fitted carved wood base on rounded feet; the natural warm tones of the wood bring out the beautiful patina colors, enhancing the presentation. The original bronze sculpture, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), was discovered in 1969 in a Han dynasty tomb in Gansu Province, China. It is described as "perfectly balanced on the one hoof which rests without pressure on a flying swallow, it is a remarkable example of three-dimensional form and of animal portraiture with the head vividly expressing mettlesome vigor." It was determined that the tomb belonged to an army general who had been given the important task of maintaining imperial frontier defenses. The horse is believed to be a "celestial horse" or "blood-sweating horse", a Mongolian breed brought to China from Fergana on emperor's orders in 104 BCE, that was highly prized as mark of status by the Han elite and military society. The sculpture was exhibited internationally in the 1970s to a great success, but in 2002 it was included the Gansu Flying Horse in the inaugural list of 64 grade-one cultural relics that are forbidden to be taken out of mainland China for exhibition. The sculpture is not marked; we are offering a similar Han horse...

This striking Yipwon sculpture is a powerful testament to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Alamblak people from Papua New Guinea. The figure's strong, masculine head bala...

Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Sha...

Whimsical Brutalist brass and metal welded owl sculpture on wood base in the style of C. Jere, circa 1970s. #1261.

Beautiful hollywood regency brass waves porcelain dolphin sculpture on marble base by Bijian, circa 1980s. The sculpture sits on a curved brass "wave" and measures 10.5"W x 4"D x 12...

Beautiful organic wood sculpture mounted on a wooden base. Sculpture is signed Huez Dominguez.

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950 Charming bronze sculpture of a greyhound dog mounted on a wooden base, made circa 1950. This elegant mid-century piece captur...

Large table top wire horse sculpture. 1960s. Artist is unknown to us, but this is very well done and quite striking piece.

Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of mixed metals mounted on a free form burl wood base. The perfect accent tabletop or desktop piece to complement mid century and industrial modern decor.

Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece has wonderful color and detail and is in very good condi...

A very cool modernist abstract rotating sculpture on a black wood base, circa 1970s. The sculture appears to be made out of aluminum (not positive - non-magnetic) and can rotate 360 ...

A vintage red wood and resin "Happy Buddha" sculpture on base, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 3"D x 4.5"H. A laughing or happy Buddha i...