Unknown Sculptures

Exquisite sculpture of Saint Anthony of Padua, 18th century. Of exceptional craftsmanship, the iconography is typical of this saint. He is depicted as a young friar holding the Child...

Gypsum cast - medieval tile, from Central Europe. Adjusted in a frame, ready to hang or install.

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around image with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

Bronze Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th Century Patinated bronze mounted to stone base Unsigned 11.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman. A member o...

German manufacture (late 19th century) - Madame Juliette Récamier reclining on a chaise longue. 13 x 7.5 x h 17 cm. Polychrome porcelain group depicting Madame Juliette Récamier se...

Stunning abstract stone sculpture, ca. 1990. Carved and polished black/grey granite. Measuring 21.75 inches diameter. 3.75 inches width. Weighs approx. 125 lbs. Will require a st...

Figure of a horse , French 1940's , on a marble base appears unsigned finely carved, beautiful rendering, nice patina

Carved stone capital. Italy, 16th-17th century. 30 x 25 x h 25 cm. Entirely carved in stone, some breaks and losses. The lawful provenance of the object has been verified and conf...

Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on snout. Provenance: Ex. collection Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright; J.J. Klegman; Angelo Caggiula-Carulucci, chief magistrate in Belgian Congo for King Leopold...

a very fine Model Sculpture of a standing horse , finely rendered in patinated plaster, signed ‘MMM’ and dated 30 , w. rich burnished patina. Its quality and elegance are reminiscent...

Paint and gold paint on wood Circa early to mid 20th century. This is not signed A treasure from a proud congregation. It is a hand-carved wooden sculpture showing the Tablets of the Law flanked by two Lions of Judah. Their paws held the tablets. Their roaring mouths faced outward, protecting the commandments from threats. In a foliage design with gold and silver paint. Circa 1920-1940's. This Neoclassical, Judaic, Art Deco, Egyptian revival, Shul, Aron Kodesh hand carving, wood with gilding, Hebrew lettering ten commandments sign sculpture, was produced probably in New York. There was a show at the Folk Art Museum titled “Gilded Lions and Jeweled Horses: The Synagogue to the Carousel” That featured these antique magnificent pieces. From gilded lions to high-stepping horses, the sacred to the secular, and the Old World to the New, “Gilded Lions and Jeweled Horses: The Synagogue to the Carousel” traces the journey of Jewish woodcarvers and other artisans from Eastern and Central Europe to America and the unsung role they played in establishing a distinct Jewish culture in communities throughout the United States. The exuberant artworks stand as a testament to a history of survival and transformation and provide a surprising revelation of the link that was forged between the synagogue and the carousel as immigrant Jewish artists transferred symbolic visual elements into this vernacular American idiom. The first major study of this important aspect of the Jewish contribution to American folk art, the exhibition features approximately one hundred artworks and objects, including rare documentary photographs of Eastern European synagogue arks and carved gravestones, sacred carvings, papercuts, and carousel animals. Some of these same Jewish European carvers worked on Coney Island amusement park rides and carousel horses and other carnival and circus carvings.

Reloj Imperio; Imperio; Francia, c. 1810-15. Bronce dorado al mercurio. Medidas: 48 x 33 x 12 cm. La pieza ha sido concebida a través de un concepto escultórico característico de est...

An very refined and beautiful pair of parrot sculptures in deep blue glazed Chinese porcelain with a smooth, glossy finish, characteristic of advanced Chinese ceramic techniques. Th...

A neoclassical medallion in white marble, in relief, depicting a male profile with long, wavy hair, late 18th century. These small collectible medallions were often brought back f...

A pair of Meiji period, late 19th Century Lacquerware (漆器, shikki) miniature cabinets on stands. The decorative panels are of very fine quality. The cabinets are a 'true pair' that i...

Coppia di capitelli medievali decorati a motivi fogliacei, Lombardia, XII secolo. La forma slanciata da cui si dipartono le foglie lanceolate, sormontata da una spessa mensola, è ti...

Stunning monumental vintage Chinese floral arrangements handcrafted with stone, quartz and glass flowers with jade leaves on wrapped metal stems in a dramatic composition set in ston...

Standing Feline, ca. 1930. Carved Wood, measuring 18" high; 6.25" wide; 4" deep. Unsigned. Wood base painted flat black.

This marble bust unites worldly refinement and death in a single figure. The carefully carved costume and jewelry suggest social status and personal identity, while the skull replace...

Unknown Artist - Owl, Medium: Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, Size: 12 x 4 x 3.25 in. (30.48 x 10.16 x 8.26 cm), Frame Size: BASE SIZE: 2 x 4.75 x 4.75 inches

One of a kind , dressed statue of the crowned Virgin Mary. The sculptural mastery of the piece is remarkable, with an impressive sweetness and solemn expression. It is presented in a...

Bust of a young man with green bronze patina.

This remarkable, deeply evocative fragment is a hand-carved piece of religious statuary from 16th Century France. It depicts the torso of a serene figure, likely a Saint or Archangel...

This bronze sculpture of a deer is a realistic rendering of the majestic animal. Deer have been the center of literature and art for many cultures across the world. They have also ...

This bird sculpture was created by an unknown Baga artist in French Guinea. The bird's head is covered with paint and intricate patterns. Among the less well known Baga art forms are the a-Bamp (or a-Bemp) bird figures. They range from the naturalistic to the abstract and often have small birds or other animals on their backs. Different birds are represented including pelicans, egrets and other fishing birds...

Elegant Grand Tour Urn, Neoclassical style, hand-carved from intense Italian Breccia marble with ochre and gray veining, 19th century. With a Neoclassical profile, the urn is presen...

An interesting white marble sculpture, carved in classical greek style that present a suggestive and an intense portrait of the greek philosopher Epicurus. Carved in the Italian whi...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This shadow puppet, 18 1/2" high with movable arms, was use...

Antique Balinese Wooden Sculpture of Vishnu Riding Dragon Serpents. Rare late 19th century Balinese Temple sculpture, polychrome wood . The sculpture c...

This sculpture is a carved wood Harley Davidson motorcycle. It was created by an unknown folk artist and was made in the 20th Century.

Venetian sculptor (18th century) - Two figures of beggars. 12.5 x 7 x h 30 cm (large), 10 x 5 x h 25 cm (small). Full figures in carved wood. The two sculptures each depict a begg...

A classical marble sculpture torso of a male figure, hand carved in a Greco-Roman style, showing detailed musculature with defined abdominal and...

Poole Pottery Volcano Vase This outstanding small vase is a superb example of British mid-century modern studio pottery, produced as part of the celebrated Poole Pottery “Volcano” c...

Pair of Thai gilded bronze temple birds (Hong/Hamsa) with bells. Thailand, 19th century. 24 x 10 x h 53.5 cm each, base included. The hong — the sacred bird of Thai Buddhist tradit...

Italian sculptor (16th century) - Saint Robert. 54 x 30 x h 112 cm. Full-length figure in carved, lacquered, and painted wood. Saint Robert is depicted standing in full figure, id...

Venetian sculptor (late 16th century) - Pair of flag-bearing lions. 40 x 30 x h 75 cm. Full figures in carved, painted and gilded wood. The two lions, conceived as a mirrored pair...

Seated Mercury (Hermes) is a life-size Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture, late 19th century, after the celebrated ancient bronze discovered at the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum a...

A polychrome and gilt plaster statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The quality of the original gilding and the handling of the folds in the clothing are exceptional. A wonderful statu...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

Striking pair of Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass horses crafted in classic form featuring colorful Symbolic, floral and geometric designs on an alluring blue background. Left: ...

Charming mid century seahorse sculpture or object of art crafted in cast brass in a stylized art deco form.

Carpi, mid-17th century, scagliola panel. The panel, in black and white two-tone, features insertions of polychrome marbled elements and a central scene depicting St. Michael defeat...

The Herons, pair of chiseled bronze subjects, the body with a green patina and the head with a purple patina, 1960s-1970s. The two herons or storks are presented in different attitud...

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

A delightful African maternity figure from the Lobi peoples of the Ivory Coast/Ghana. With a serene yet feisty expression, the mother is carry...

Italian sculptor (early 19th century) - Bust of a woman. 8 x 8 x h 29 cm (with base) - h 23 cm (without base). Bust in patinated and gilt bronze, on a square veined marble base of ...

Large impressive British colonial style sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged around a heart with an anchor and a message of hope. Presented under gl...

"Just the Two of Us" Palm Wax Candle This artsy candle Just the Two of Us is created in the shape of a ceramic sculpture by Ukrainian artist Sofia Horbachevska. The set includes wo...

Asian vintage wood horse, with chain and opening in center. This piece shows signs of the years gone by and we feel the time worn feel adds more character. Period is an estimate, not...

Coppia di medaglioni in marmo raffiguranti i profili dei papi Gregorio VIII e Leone IX. Italia, bottega romana, fine XVII-inizi XVIII secolo. Gregorio VIII, nato Alberto di Morra ...

Muy interesante puerta de sagrario de madera tallada y policromada del siglo xvii. Es de comienzos del barroco, hay la representación del agnus dei con...

Antique Pair of Russian Wolfhounds/Borzois Dog Portrait Sculptures by Scalini (aka Scali; Italian, 20th century) circa 1930's Patinated spelter 9 x 14 inches (on bases) Though rath...

This finely molded ceramic figure is an excellent representation of mid-century Japanese export pottery, a booming industry in the post-WWII era where factories in regions like Seto ...

Pair of Gorgeous Putti or triumphant angels, carved wood, 18th century. Traditionally associated with the Italian or French Baroque. With curly hair and expressive arms and legs, T...

African Carved Wood Makonde Mask Heavy wood carved ceremonial mask symbolizing an ancestor 16.5 x 8 x 10 inches A carved ceremonial mask symbolizing an ancestor, this African facial...

Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...

Italian sculptor (18th century) - Venus at the Bath. 27 x 22 x h 45 cm. Full figure in modelled terracotta. The sculpture depicts a seated Venus on a rocky support, caught in the ...

Bright, boldly colored orange, black, and aqua green mid-century vase by Cortendorf. A beautiful, bold example of West German Art Pottery from the 1950s. It has its original maker's ...

OUTSTANDING MADONNA Bavaria Around 1515/20 Lime wood carved Original, polychrome version Height 60 cm This masterfully carved, full-round Madonna was created around 1515-20 in...

An exceptional 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the "Dancing Faun" (or Satyr), after the celebrated Hellenistic original discovered in 1830 at the House of the Faun in Pompeii...