Unknown Sculptures

Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.

Temporary End of Summer Sale. This phenomenal wall-mounted mid-century-modern sculpture is titled "Flight" and was created by internationally recognized textile artist Barbara Barr...

“Scattered across the Ivory Coast, Mali and Burkina Faso, the million and a half Senufo tribespeople live principally off the fruits of agriculture and occasionally hunting. They in...

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 recu...

Anonyme, entourage de Christophe Fratin "Le cochon gentilhomme" Bronze à patine brune H. : 13 cm ; L. : 5,5 cm ; P. : 5 cm Au XIXe siècle, la caricature connaît un essor considérabl...

This large, horizontal bronze sculpture is a modernist work typically referred to as "Bird" or "Bird in Flight." Made of cast bronze with a smooth polished or patinated finish, it is...

This striking wall sculpture by prolific mid-century Texas artist, Stuart Mathews, exemplifies his mastery in blending mixed metals into compelling abstract forms. Mathews—who honed ...

A beautifully sculpted terracotta statue depicting Winter. The robed figure is holding a burning cauldron of fire. A laurel crown tops her head. She is standing beside a rock with ca...

This wooden sculpture of a peacock-like bird (Garuda) was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. The beak is missing. The sculpture is 7 1/2" x 4 1/2". The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and Astasena in Buddhism, and the Yaksha of the Jain Tirthankara...

"Mask, Baga Guinea" is a carved wooden mask created c. 1920. Where a face would go in the mask is actually the body of a woman figure. There are two breasts above a hole for the mask wearer...

Midcentury painted terracotta abstract figurative sculpture “La Testa” by Italian Futurist artist Renato Bertelli (1900-1974). Initialized “R. B. A-XI”.

Striking sea urchin form lighted sculpture ambitiously crafted with hundreds of wood spines fixed to a sturdy metal frame.

Beautifully hand carved Carrara marble bust of a Roman Emperor on a variegated marble base, elaborately robed with a laurel wreath adorning his head.

"Louis Armstrong Blowing His Trumpet" is a unique painted fiberglass sculpture depicting the jazz musician Louis Armstrong. The sculpture is 32" x 48". Louis Daniel Armstrong was a...

Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo bust .

A small plaster sculpture depicting two children kissing while sitting on a log. The style of the clothing is reminiscent of that from the late 19th century to the early 20th century...

Elegant, enigmatic, and deeply rooted in the classical tradition, this finely cast Italian bronze portrays a Peplophoros—a draped female figure inspired by the celebrated archaic Gre...

Chic midcentury stylized palm tree with removable fronds, coconuts, reticulated trunk and a round weighted base. Hand polished and lacquered for easy care.

Rare Vierge à l'Enfant en bois polychrome de tradition romane, région du Fenouillèdes, représentant une Virgo Lactans. Avant cette découverte, seules 3 vierges allaitantes médiévales...

Exceptional and expressively carved solid walnut near life Size statue of nude woman raised on attached fluted column pedestal base in overall beautifully aged original rich surface ...

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...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Krama Javanese: Ringgit ꦫꦶꦁꦒꦶꦠ꧀, "Shadow"), also known as Wajang, is a form of puppet theatre art...

This sophisticated sculpture was realized from lymed French oak circa 1950. The perimeter of the piece consists of a mosaic of rectilinear blocks, while the interior rectangular pane...

The impressive life-size statue of St. Anthony (Lisbon, 1195 – Padua, 1231) used to be probably in a church or monastery of the mendicant order of the Franciscans. You can immediately recognize a Franciscan monk by his brown habit, brown hooded cloak...

“Bull Skull” (From CHROMA Collection) — Contemporary Huichol-Inspired Beaded Bull Skull Sculpture 2026. In “Bull Skull,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of ...

A bold and architectural statement piece, this original wall sculpture by Texas artist Stuart Mathews exemplifies the raw elegance of Brutalist design. Constructed in textured metal ...

“Bull Skull” (From CHROMA Collection) — Contemporary Huichol-Inspired Beaded Bull Skull Sculpture 2026. In “Bull Skull,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of ...

Impressive branch and cauliflower coral assemblage hand crafted in specimens with mother nature's sea inspired colors and forms. Presented on a lucite base to enhance its sculptural ...

“Bull Skull” (From CHROMA Collection) — Contemporary Huichol-Inspired Beaded Bull Skull Sculpture 2026. In “Bull Skull,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of ...

Lofty antique English pheasant figure or statuette crafted in silver plate on brass with ambitious detail and presented on a classic ebonized oval base.

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...

A Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. The quality of this marble sculpture of Napoleon III is trul...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 26" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik...

Beautifully carved, Grand Tour period architectural model featuring fluted columns surmounted by Corinthian capitals and a relief carved pediment above a raised base inset with a fl...

Vintage Tiki Candle Holder, Bowl, or Chalice Warriors A vintage Tiki-style candle holder, bowl, or chalice cast stone features a sculptural pedestal supported by a ring of styliz...

Figures like these appear in the annual celebrations of Jo, an association of initiated men and women living near the towns of Bougouni and Dioïla in southern Mali. They also appear ...

French Faience Tuilerie Normande Mesnil de Bavent Figure of a Lion, 19th Century Ceramic on a rectangular plinth Impressed 'TN Bavent' to underside 8 x 8 x 14 inches Tuilerie Normande Mesnil de Bavent is a French pottery factory. The first pottery factory here was set up in 1842 by industrialist Maurice Comptet. He bought a bit of production organization to an artisanal craft, enabling mass production of tiles, pots and architectural ornaments. The Tuilerie du Mesnil de Bavent (tuilerie means tile) business flourished and his sons inherited. One stayed in Bavent to make pots, the other developed a factory mainly producing pots, in Caen. Bavent pottery...

Sculpture africaine représentant une femme lionne assise. Bois noirci. Cote d'Ivoire . Baoulé. début XX siècle

Swank pair of wall sculptures crafted in copper and brass in the form of stylized cattails or Typha. Hand polished and lacquered for easy care.

A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.

Elegant gold gilt design metal candleholders, circa 1980, France. Signed Illegibly on bottom felt. It appears to be Elizabeth and then something else but it is not clear these candle...

Bold and sculptural table lamp featuring a cast bronze panther head, finished in a dark, naturally aged patina that highlights its intricate modeling and expressive detail. The desig...

Judaica Shabbat Continental Hanging Solid Brass Oil Lamp with Central Six Pointed Jewish Star Shaped Body Dimensions Approx: with Chain 23"H x 8 11 x 8 x 8 chain is 22" long Antique...

Charming 19th century sailors valentine hand decorated in exotic seashells with an image of sailboats in a bayscape as seen through a glass lens.

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

Glorious, c. 1650, hand-carved, solid Carrara marble upper torso fragment of a Roman soldier. The piece featuring fish-scale armor atop a tunic. The rig...

This shamanic figure was created by the Nepalese Dolpo people. It depicts a figure with arms in a possible gesture of prayer. 10 1/2" x 2" x 1 3/4" figure Dolpo is a region in Nepa...

This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 24 1/2" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can ...

Standout life size porcelain parrot hand decorated in vivid tropical colors, glazed and perched on a tree trunk. Signed with crossed arrows on the back.

Elephant lidded kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Kuduo were created to store valuable possessions such as gold dust and served the sym...

Sinuous modern carving of a Mesoamerican. Aztec? Mayan? Striated sandstone, circa mid-20th century.

“Bull Skull” (From CHROMA Collection) — Contemporary Huichol-Inspired Beaded Bull Skull Sculpture. In “Bull Skull,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of the b...

Accomplished artist Hubert Long created this striking display of found wood in 1977. He enjoyed some success with exhibitions at a gallery on Long Island in the 1960s and 1970s...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Stunning carved stone bird mounted on Quartz specimen. Carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis, having tiger eye beaks. This exotic bird is a brilliant decorative combination...

An evocative, 14th century, carved wood statue of a seated Mary with the Christ child in her lap. The piece with a beautiful patina featuring polychrome paint traces. Now mounted on ...

The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...

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...