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Stuart Mathews Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals Brass Bronze Copper
Stuart Mathews Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals Brass Bronze Copper

Stuart Mathews Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals Brass Bronze Copper

Located in Dallas, TX

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 ...

Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Dog
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Dog

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

Glaze, Terracotta

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo and Minerva Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statues cm 150, base cm 85.

Category

20th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo

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

20th Century Academic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century

"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, 18" 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...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

Ancient, Roman Marble Bust of a Boy
Ancient, Roman Marble Bust of a Boy

Ancient, Roman Marble Bust of a Boy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sensitively carved, solid marble bust of a young boy mounted on a custom, Lucite base. Carved fully in the round, though originally the figure was pa...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sedes Sapientiae
Sedes Sapientiae

Sedes Sapientiae

Located in Wien, Wien

Sedes Sapientiae Pustertal um 1220/30 Weichholz/Lindenholz(?)geschnitzt Reste von originaler Polychromie Höhe 57 cm

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask
'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask

'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Creation' is an original verdite stone sculpture by an unknown Zimbabwean sculptor. Though all that is known of the artist is the name "Newton," the sculpture shows clearly the skil...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Whimsical Life-Size Metal Sculpture of Stylish Lady with Dog, 5 Ft Tall , Signed
Whimsical Life-Size Metal Sculpture of Stylish Lady with Dog, 5 Ft Tall , Signed

Whimsical Life-Size Metal Sculpture of Stylish Lady with Dog, 5 Ft Tall , Signed

Located in Plainview, NY

Whimsical Life-Size Metal Sculpture of Stylish Lady with Dog, 5 Ft Tall , Signed by artist This striking approximately 5-foot-tall metal sculpture depicts a whimsical, fashionably ...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Abstract Fish Sculpture
Abstract Fish Sculpture

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

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving
Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD805 Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving with Custom Stand. A finely executed jadeite jade sculpture depicting a traditional Chinese Foo Lion (Guardian Lion) captured in a dynamic and pl...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ancient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurine
Ancient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurine

Ancient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurine

Located in Milan, IT

TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF A COMIC ACTOR , Greece, c. 350 B.C. Labeled to the reverse, 'LAWRENCE COLL./LOT 426. SOTHEBY./APR. 1892. P. 816.'; Terracotta height 15.2 cm height 6 in Prove...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, ABS

Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo
Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo

Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a striking abstract bronze sculpture by Prince Mono. Utilizing the lost wax process, the piece is polished bronze. The piece has its own square base which is signed, "Monyo"....

Category

1970s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900

Located in Milwaukee, WI

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Wooden Garuda Sculpture (Peacock), " Carved Painted Wood from Indonesia 19th cen
"Wooden Garuda Sculpture (Peacock), " Carved Painted Wood from Indonesia 19th cen

"Wooden Garuda Sculpture (Peacock), " Carved Painted Wood from Indonesia 19th cen

Located in Milwaukee, WI

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...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sitting Madonna
Sitting Madonna

Sitting Madonna

Located in Wien, Wien

Sitting Madonna Central Italy/Tuscany or Marche Around 1420 Poplar wood carved Original version Height 31 cm Charming Madonna sculpture from the heyday of the Soft or International...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Gothic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Polychrome Wood Carved Geese
Pair of Antique Polychrome Wood Carved Geese

Pair of Antique Polychrome Wood Carved Geese

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Pair of large Chinese wood geese. Rare early 20th Century hand carved exotic wood and polychrome, heavy geese sculptures with beautiful earthy colors. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Renaissance Candoglia marble plaque, Lombardy early 16th century
Renaissance Candoglia marble plaque, Lombardy early 16th century

Renaissance Candoglia marble plaque, Lombardy early 16th century

Located in Pistoia, IT

Small Candoglia marble altar, Lombard area of Renaissance period, early 16th century. The plaque depicts in the center a woman lying on a bed with a crown on her head, a palm branc...

Category

16th Century Renaissance Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble

1900's Alabaster Sculpture of Dante
1900's Alabaster Sculpture of Dante

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

Hl. Hieronymus
Hl. Hieronymus

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

Human face gargoyle/grotesque silly smiling man; Gothic Limestone Carving
Human face gargoyle/grotesque silly smiling man; Gothic Limestone Carving

Human face gargoyle/grotesque silly smiling man; Gothic Limestone Carving

Located in Indianapolis, IN

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...

Category

1920s Gothic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

French Romanesque historiated capital. Herod and the Massacre of the Innocent
French Romanesque historiated capital. Herod and the Massacre of the Innocent

French Romanesque historiated capital. Herod and the Massacre of the Innocent

Located in PARIS, FR

French Romanesque historiated capital. Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents. Romanesque historiated capital in dolomitic limestone, carved in high relief on three figured faces, t...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

JOSEPH WITH THE CHILD
JOSEPH WITH THE CHILD

JOSEPH WITH THE CHILD

Located in Wien, Wien

Upper Italy 2nd half 12th century Maple Original version Height 67 cm

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Human face gargoyle/grotesque grinning old man; Gothic Limestone Carving
Human face gargoyle/grotesque grinning old man; Gothic Limestone Carving

Human face gargoyle/grotesque grinning old man; Gothic Limestone Carving

Located in Indianapolis, IN

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...

Category

1920s Gothic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Large, Cast Bronze Doe
Large, Cast Bronze Doe

Large, Cast Bronze Doe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Substantial, sensitively molded, graceful circa 1940, hand-cast, bronze sculpture of a doe.

Category

1940s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France
Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France

Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France

Located in Norwich, GB

This 15th century bishop - sculpted ca AD1460 - has a smile on his lips and a benevolent presence. He is also something of an Adonis - one tends to forget that in the medieval churc...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Gothic Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Bronze Bas Relief Danse Macabre Expressionist Sculpture Totentantz
Large Bronze Bas Relief Danse Macabre Expressionist Sculpture Totentantz

Large Bronze Bas Relief Danse Macabre Expressionist Sculpture Totentantz

Located in Surfside, FL

We have not located any markings on the piece and it does not appear to be signed. it bears similarities with works by Wilfredo Lam and other Cuban and Latin American masters and it ...

Category

Early 20th Century Expressionist Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Life Size Roman Marble Figure
Life Size Roman Marble Figure

Life Size Roman Marble Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully hand carved, full size Carrara marble figure of a boy. The robe is elegantly draped with clasps.

Category

19th Century Baroque Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Hans Schork "The Sower" Patinated Bronze
Hans Schork "The Sower" Patinated Bronze

Hans Schork "The Sower" Patinated Bronze

Located in Astoria, NY

Hans Schork (Austrian, b.1849) "The Sower" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, after the model by Louis-Oscar Roty (French, 1846-1911), the stan...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

St. John of Nepomuk Baroque Wooden Sculpture Southern Germany 18th
St. John of Nepomuk Baroque Wooden Sculpture Southern Germany 18th

St. John of Nepomuk Baroque Wooden Sculpture Southern Germany 18th

Located in Pistoia, IT

Baroque linden wood sculpture depicting St. John of Nepomuk, southern Germany, 18th century. John (Jan) Nepomuk, or of Nepomuk (Nepomuk, before 1345 - Prague, March 20, 1393), was ...

Category

18th Century Baroque Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs
Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs

Located in Rome, IT

Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.

Category

1990s Contemporary Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White Marble Italian Torso Sculpture Classical Style Grand Tour Size 20th
White Marble Italian Torso Sculpture Classical Style Grand Tour Size 20th

White Marble Italian Torso Sculpture Classical Style Grand Tour Size 20th

Located in Roma, IT

A classical marble sculpture as torso , hand carved mounted on a black display stand against a black background. The sculpture depicts a male figure with defined abdominal muscles, c...

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Female Life-size Mannequin Italian Articulated Sculpture In Beech Mid 1800s
Female Life-size Mannequin Italian Articulated Sculpture In Beech Mid 1800s

Female Life-size Mannequin Italian Articulated Sculpture In Beech Mid 1800s

Located in Milano, IT

Female Painter's Manikin Mid-1800s jointed and articulated, life-size Italian sculpture, 167 cm tall 66 Inches, made of beech wood with traces of lacquer preparation. This extraordi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian School Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Brutalist Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo (1926-)
Abstract Brutalist Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo (1926-)

Abstract Brutalist Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo (1926-)

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a grand sculpture rising to 77" high by Prince Monyo. Utilizing the lost wax process, the use of different textures and shapes creates this beautiful polished bronze piece. A...

Category

1970s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso  with Base
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso  with Base

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

Cast Bronze Lifesize  Gorilla
Cast Bronze Lifesize  Gorilla

Cast Bronze Lifesize Gorilla

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This bronze gorilla sits astutely with it's left hand out and it's right arm relaxed to the ground. The glass eyes are black and reflect surrounding light and give this fella a compa...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl
Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl

Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core and adorned with carved mother-of-pearl pieces, dating from the late 19th century. At its cente...

Category

1880s Old Masters Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden sculpture representing the Resurrected Christ
Carved wooden sculpture representing the Resurrected Christ

Carved wooden sculpture representing the Resurrected Christ

Located in New York, NY

This antique wood carving depicts the Resurrected Christ in a triumphant, Baroque-style pose. Crafted in polychrome wood with remnants of original paint and gilding, the figure holds...

Category

18th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Louvre Museum Reproduction Classical Male Bust, French Plaster Sculpture on Wood
Louvre Museum Reproduction Classical Male Bust, French Plaster Sculpture on Wood

Louvre Museum Reproduction Classical Male Bust, French Plaster Sculpture on Wood

Located in Plainview, NY

Louvre Museum Reproduction Classical Male Bust, French Plaster Sculpture on Wood This refined reproduction bust, bearing the stamp “Musée du Louvre – Reproduction Interdite – Atelie...

Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Giant Metal Parrot Sculpture
Giant Metal Parrot Sculpture

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

Minimalist Geometric Abstract Sculpture
Minimalist Geometric Abstract Sculpture

Minimalist Geometric Abstract Sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

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...

Category

1990s Minimalist Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Large Metal Elephant Wall Sculpture
Large Metal Elephant Wall Sculpture

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

Brutalist Mid-Century Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Stuart Mathews
Brutalist Mid-Century Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Stuart Mathews

Brutalist Mid-Century Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Stuart Mathews

Located in Dallas, TX

Stuart Mathews was a prolific sculptor who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and Cranbrook in the 1950s. His work is characterized by his ability to combine a variety of differ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Carrara Marble Head of a Cherub
Carrara Marble Head of a Cherub

Carrara Marble Head of a Cherub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved Carrara marble head of a cherub's face surrounded by wings. Later mounted on metal base.

Category

Early 19th Century Baroque Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Female Figure Bust
Female Figure Bust

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

Huichol Horses Sculpture, Contemporary Ceramic and Glass, 2010+
Huichol Horses Sculpture, Contemporary Ceramic and Glass, 2010+

Huichol Horses Sculpture, Contemporary Ceramic and Glass, 2010+

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...

Category

2010s Contemporary Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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