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Artist: Unknown
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Dog
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As the song goes, you ain't nothing but a hound dog, life size mid century hound dog crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Glaze
14th Century Italian Marble Mortar with Animals depicted on the sides
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual 14th Century Italian marble mortar with animals depicted on the sides
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Carrara Marble Bust 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Carved Carrara marble bust of Augustus Caesar. Italian grand tour. Mid 19th century.
#roman classical greek sculpture not signed . rare. museum paris
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Burma, Thai Bronze Head of Buddha (original)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Thai Bronze Head of Buddha (Original) 17th c.
Category
17th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Painted and Patinated Metal Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful tall painted and patinated antique metal palm tree sculpture, with great patina. A few scratches etc. consistent with age.
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This shadow puppet, 17" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Wayang (Krama Javanese: Ringgit ꦫꦶꦁꦒꦶꦠ꧀, "Shadow"), also known as Wajang, is a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, wherein a dramatic story is told through shadows thrown by puppets and sometimes combined with human characters. The art form celebrates the Indonesian culture and artistic talent; its origins are traced to the spread of Hinduism in the medieval era and the arrival of leather-based puppet arts called Tholu bommalata from southern India.
Wayang refers to the entire dramatic show. Sometimes the leather puppet...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Term Figure Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
Four Term Figure sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols in carved Vicenza stone. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height with squar...
Category
20th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Located in Norwich, GB
An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman wearing a loincloth. Smooth black lightly worn patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Harriet Frishmuth 1923 Bronze Of The Vine
Located in Dallas, TX
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980)
The Vine, 1921
Bronze with brown and green patina
Height: 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) high on a 3/4 inches (1.9 cm) high marble base
Inscrib...
Category
1920s Art Deco Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Female Figure Bust
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian School Female Figure Carved Alabaster Bust, late 19th century, the portrait with tied back hair and flowing dress tied at her breast, on a rockwork plinth, unsigned. 26" H x ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian School Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$2,350 Sale Price
27% Off
Hl. Hieronymus
Located in Wien, Wien
St. Jerome
347 Stridon, Croatia - 420 Bethlehem
Around 1500/20
Limestone
Remains of the original polychromy
Height 45 cm
The man with the holy name!
347 Stridon, Croation – 420 Be...
Category
16th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
$28,800
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of a Young Apollo
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Grand Tour Marble Bust of a Young Apollo (Late 19th Century)
Marble bust on a swivel marble base
Unsigned
24 ½" high x 21" wide x 9 1/2 " deep...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Spanish Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze by Gustavo Obiols
Located in Dallas, TX
Gustavo Obiols Delgado (1858-1910) – Spanish sculptor
Signed in the cast ‘G. Obiols’
Spanish Dancer with Castanetas; Silvered bronze and finely carved bone
No damage or repairs.
H...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Angel Garden Stake Springtime Small Sculpture Gift Décor Gift for Mom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This darling angel garden stake sculpture brings the springtime inside or out while making a fantastic gift for mom, a friend, or as a welcome gift for a ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo head .
Category
20th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty" is a sculpture by thr Senufo peoples of Gabon. It is wood, mixed fiber, textiles, and cowry shells.
14" x 8" x 3"
The...
Category
1940s Tribal Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Found Objects
Carrara Marble Fountain of Pan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Roman, Carrara marble sculpture of the mythological Greek god Pan as a fountain. Italy.
Category
1780s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Life-Sized, Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable, large, hand-carved, tribal-type, teak sculpture of an abstract, female form featuring a mix of refined and rough finishes.
Category
1920s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Indonesian Triangular Wooden Tray, " Painted with Yellow, Blue & Red
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This triangular wooden tray was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. It features intricate painted patterns of yellow, blue, and red. It was created in the 19th Century. Holds ri...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Italian Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Hermes
Located in Rome, IT
19th century French finely chiseled bronze figure of Hermes .
Signed Pigalle G . Cuspinera
Hermes , the messenger of the gods, is sitting on a rock, ready to leap up. He is att...
Category
19th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,770 Sale Price
20% Off
"Indonesian Mask, " Wood with Gold Leaf of Smiling Man
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask was made by an unknown Indonesian sculpture. It is carved out of wood and covered in gold leaf. It features an abstracted face and is 7" tall by 5 1/2" wide.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Monumental Italian Rationalist Marble Sculptures of Young Athletes
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental pair of sculptures in "Bardiglio" marble represent Greek Athletes figure , on a cylindrical base . Exaltation of the male strength and beauty, inspired by the trend i...
Category
1960s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Southeast Asian Soap Stone Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This sculptural head, crafted from heavy soapstone —a naturally occurring metamorphic rock —depicts a serene Southeast Asian-style figure with softly closed eyes, arched brows, and a...
Category
1980s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Vishnu Riding Dragon Carved Polychrome Wood
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Antique Balinese Wooden Sculpture Vishnu Riding Dragon Serpents.
Rare late 19th century Balinese Temple sculpture, wood polychrome paint, four detachabl...
Category
19th Century Symbolist Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Cheetah
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic gilt brass Cheetah sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Yuri Zatarain Ceramic Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Mexican Anthropomorphism
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 21st century figurative sculpture with abstract glaze design by contemporary Mexican artist Yuri Zatarain.
Monumental in scale. A very simple and engaging work of art that will...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Male Initiation Mask Wawa-Ibo Tribe, " Wood created in Nigeria circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask was created by an unknown artist from the Waawa-Igbo tribe of Nigeria. It is made of wood. Amongst the Waawa people there is a lot of cultural diversity, and each locality ...
Category
1910s Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Fish Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 27" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be comp...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Carved and Painted Horn Bird Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese vintage carved and painted horn eagles or hawks with an alluring, stylized interpretation of these majestic birds of prey.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Huge German Folk Art Wood Sculpture Rocking Horse Erzgebirge Reiterlein
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage German folk art wood nutcracker
"Hussar on Rocking Horse"
Dimensions: H 32" x W 30" x D 15"
Erzgebirge Volkskunst Hussar
This is a kinetic piece and the mouth opens and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Indonesian Mask, Round Eyes (Pink & Black)" Carved Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wood mask, featuring pink skin and round eyes, was made by an unknown Indonesian artist. This piece is 7 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" wide.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Richard Hallier Nude Bronze
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Hallier: 1944-2010. Well, listed American artist known for his fabulous bronze sculptures. This incredible modern nude is an example of his best works. He has Auction results...
Category
1980s American Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Clio by Studio of Romanelli
Located in New Orleans, LA
Studio of Raffaello Romanelli
Early 20th Century Italian
Clio
Inscribed "Executé sous la Direction du Prof. Romanelli" (on base)
Marble
Clio, the muse of history from Greek mytho...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
20th Century Capodimonte Ceramic Sculpture Signed and Dated, 1981
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Italian sculpture dated 1981. Capodimonte ceramic artwork signed B. Merli depicting a romantic subject, a couple of lovers. Sculpture signed on the base with a production stamp attri...
Category
1980s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Boehm Porcelain Figurine "Bull Elephant" Ltd Edition #19 Model #50024
Located in Detroit, MI
Monumental "Bull Elephant" (Loxodonta Africana) Limited Edition #19, Model #50024, Made in England By Boehm Porcelain. Boehm porcelain originated in the US with Edward Marshall Boehm...
Category
1980s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Italian Majolica Centerpiece with Mermaids
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical 19th century Italian hand decorated glazed earthenware centerpiece crafted in a fantasy composition with seashells and mermaids.
Category
19th Century Victorian Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules .
A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration.
We can raise with a base on request .
Category
20th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Exceptional Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Carrara Marble Statue
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Carrara Marble sculpture designed as entrance guardian, this mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and chest of a neoclassical woma...
Category
1790s Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
1990s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical, Polychrome Wall Plaques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming, early 19th century, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, polychrome wall plaques featuring nature spirits surrounded by foliate wreaths. Each with wonderful, mis...
Category
Early 1800s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Oil
Outdoor Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Measurements: St...
Category
2010s Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Giant Metal Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Outrageous vintage giant parrot sculpture hand crafted in metal, paint decorated and permanently perched on a metal stand with four cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Equestrian White Horse Statue Clay Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An equestrian sitting white horse sculpture, crafted with exquisite precision and care. Handcrafted from clay, this sculpture stands as a testam...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Magnificent Italian Fountain Sculpture of Goddess with Delphines
Located in Rome, IT
Monumental finely carved limestone fountain sculpture of Goddess with a putto figure and three magnificent dolphins .
Proveniente from an important Villa Veneta.
Including a round ...
Category
1930s Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
"Indonesian Loro Blonyo 19th Century Wedding Figures (Pair)" Hand-carved Painted
Located in Milwaukee, WI
These two figures were created by an unknown Indonesian artist using carved, painted wood. The bride and groom figures were to be used at a traditional wedding in Indonesia. The Loro Blonyo...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Metal Elephant Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold one of a kind elephant wall sculpture hand crafted in metals with a stylized assemblage form decorated with paint in eccentric colorful floral designs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Terracotta Bust of Emperor Caracalla and Cicero
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 19' century Italian Marble imitation painted Terracotta .
Bust of Emperor Caracalla and Cicero .
Measurements : cm 71 H x 60
Available also a pair marble imitation colum...
Category
1870s Academic Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1900's Alabaster Sculpture of Dante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sensitively carved, solid alabaster, antique sculpture of famed Italian poet and philospher, Dante Aligheri (1265-1321). The figure in a rich, flowing robe, holding a book and wear...
Category
1910s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Gandharan Frieze with Scenes from the Life of Buddha
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A schist stone carving from 2nd/3rd Century Gandhara depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.
Provenance:
Spink and Sons LTD, 1985.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Romanesque Cistercian marble capital. Northern Italy.
Located in PARIS, FR
Large romanesque capital with water leaf in red Verona marble. This type of capital is typical of 12th century Cistercian abbeys and represents a tr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Anglo-Indian Brass Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of antique Anglo-Indian ducks or birds with a
confident stance and engraved details, featuring removable lids and
round classes stands that show evidence these where ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
Designed as entrance guardians, this pair of mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and chest of a neoclassical woman and the body of a recumbent lion on a rectangular stone ...
Category
2010s Baroque Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Large Brass Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of brass heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
1990s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Trade sign depicting an 18th century British officer's hat with a weathered finish and presented on a custom Lucite stand.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing dynasty figurative censer bronze 19th century
Located in Florence, IT
Oriental Chinese bronze statuette measuring 16, 5 x 16 cm depicting a sage riding a horse. Note the accuracy of the details, from the tassels on the harnesses to the under saddle wit...
Category
19th Century Qing Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '
Located in Rome, IT
Superbly carved white statuary Carrara marble bust of Flora, the goddess of flowers.
Flora was often associated with the coming of spring and th...
Category
1850s Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted in ceramic, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Leopard
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic gilt brass leopard sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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