Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Italian decorative majolica ceramic or porcelain birds, decorated and glazed. Signed Meiselman on the bottom.

Pair of pelicans hand crafted in metal in a charming stylized form, painted and ready for a new environment.

Standing angel with banner Flemish Around 1450/60 Sandstone 60 x 21 x 15 cm This museum figurine shows a standing angel with a banner in his right hand and a small box in his left. The youthful, ageless figure wears a coat held together with a triangular, floral brooch in front of the chest over a long robe. The angel’s gaze is directed forward, his head tilted slightly to the left. The elongated face is sculpted: the large almond-shaped eyes with accentuated upper and lower eyelids are alertly open and sharp eyebrows lead directly into the root of the nose. The straight nose above the pronounced mouth completes the idealized oval face of the angel and his calm, internalized facial expression. What is particularly remarkable, however, is the magnificent curls, which are only partially tamed by a simple headband. As if puffed up by the wind, the hair, which is sometimes streaked in parallel, sometimes wildly twisted and richly curled, stands out dynamically from the ears. The tilted head with these sideways protruding waves of hair thus conveys an immediate impression of movement. The physicality of the sculpture is expressed particularly through this organic, lifelike movement of the loosened hair. The lively overall impression of the figure is further enhanced by the multiple rolled banners that the angel presents to the viewer. The outstretched palm of the right hand appears both intimate and confidential as well as mystically revealing. This banderole winds in gentle curves in front of the figure’s body, throws a fold over the second attribute in the angel’s left hand and falls downwards in a loose manner. The volute-shaped rolled up end of the banner clearly shows the fine texture of the banner and at the same time draws the viewer’s attention to the small cube-shaped box that the angel is holding in its slender, long-limbed fingers. The cube is decorated with a Gothic quatrefoil motif, which is often seen in the architectural tracery of windows, but was also often used to decorate caskets and other small treasures. The sweeping gestures in the presentation of the attributes suggest three-dimensionality, in contrast to the tubular folds at the base of the neck and the intricate draperies in flat and multiple overlapping garment sections. The soft curves of the folds give the impression that the clothing is made of a heavy fabric that falls diagonally down the front and is laid in several bowl folds under the right hand. Overall, the sculptural work testifies to the highest artistic skill, which emphasizes the virtuosity of sculpture in its precious and representative overall impression. The memorable characteristics recognizable here can be seen in comparable pictorial works from Utrecht around the middle of the 15th century, when sculptural art – especially stone sculpture – was characterized by a remarkably high quality. Particularly noteworthy is the accentuated Utrecht head type with an elongated oval face, almond-shaped eyes with heavy lids and dense, vividly protruding tufts of hair framing the head. For example, the figure is comparable to a capital of an angel on the east side of the rood screen of the Joriskerk in Amersfoort (province of Utrecht) from the second quarter of the 15th century. Not only the physiognomy and hair, which in the comparative example stand somewhat more horizontally to one side, but also the garment puff above the girdle are similar. Even more related motifs, such as the cleverly placed bowl folds, can be found on the limestone figure...

Standout set of two pugilistic roosters crafted in metal in action poses and hand painted in dramatic colors. Signed "Made in Italy" on a brass bracelet. Left: H: 6 W: 12 D: 7 Rig...

She’s certainly no beauty, possibly in her 30s, but there’s a strength and clarity about this woman. She does her long hair into a complex chignon, a practical style in those years p...

Follower of Bacchus is an original bronze sculpture realized by an Italian Sculptor in the end of the XIX century. Bronze casting. Made in Italy. H: 100 cm. Excellent conditions. ...

Large 35" tall, fine detail porcelain Dehua Blanc de Chine figure of Kwan Yin, early 20th Century. The goddess is clothed in a voluminous flowing robe which is open at the chest to r...

19th Century Italian carved wood remnant with classical form and a worn silver leaf finish holding a tole bouquet with flowers and leaves with a perfect time worn patina.

Artist: Prince Title: Falcon Year: 2006 Medium: Silver-coated Bronze Sculpture Size: 22 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. (55.88 cm x 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm)

Antique carving of a saint or martyr. 17th century Flemish hardwood carving. Wonderful wear and rich color.

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...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This shadow puppet, 14" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. This puppet is an archer. Wayang (Krama Javanese: Ringgit ꦫꦶꦁꦒꦶꦠ꧀, "Shadow"), also known as Wajang, is a form of puppet theatre art...

Anglo Indian cast brass elephant captured in mid strut and decorated with red and yellow enamel.

Impressive hand crafted toy horse and cart with a realistic cowhide cover horse with authentic tack on a wood platform with wheels. The hand painted cart has wooden wheels with metal...

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 ...

Francesco Stanga Bust Of Child In Marble Of Carrara 1837 signed and dated on the back of the bust. The sculpture depicts a four-year-old and nine-month-old child with a joyful dispos...

A finely patinated bronze statuette of the Venus de' Medici, cast in Italy during the 19th century. This Grand Tour piece is an exacting reduction of the famous Hellenistic marble in...

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

High on the list of dying art forms in this charming antique Hubley art deco style penguin doorstop crafted in cast iron and retaining the original paint, now worn to perfection.

Origin: Thai Artist: Unknown Age: Early XXth Century Title: Lotus Medium: Bronze Sculpture with Patina Size: 62 x 16 x 14 in.

This porcelain sculpture is a playful rendering of a juggling monkey. The monkey's costume lends the animal a sense of performance, and engages the viewers' childhood imagination. ...

Magnificent and Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Christ, Flemish Netherlandish, C. 1550 A powerful and deeply expressive Renaissance carved oak bust of Jesus C...

Emile Guillemin: 1841-1907. Very important and well listed French sculptor. He has auction results over 1.2 million dollars. This little bronze gem of a possible cook or some other c...

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...

Elegant pair of brass heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

These cast figures and objects express status, prestige, and power. This cast metal figure exhibits the technical skill and artistry that Dogon blacksmiths brought to their work. Mad...

A gorgeous solid bronze on marble pedestal depicting a demure young woman observing something that appears to be just in front of her. Is she a bit timid, perhaps? A lovely patina ha...

"King with Two Tribesmen" is a bronze relief sculpture from the Nigeria-Benin area tribe. It depicts three figures: two tribesmen on the left a...

Italian sculptor (early 20th century) - Masonic Altar. 56 x 52 x h 105 cm. Carved entirely from white marble. The top supports two carved elements, each entwined by a serpent. The...

19th Century Indonesian mask made from wood.

"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He has a top hat upon his head and face paint. Their right ha...

Precioso grupo en porcelana austriaca de la marca amphora, representando a unas campesinas Esta figura es de aproximadamente 1920 La figura va con sus marcas incisas en la base (in...

Anonymous, Bust of a young woman, c. 1900, artificial marble and gray onyx marble. 37 cm (height) x 37 cm (width) x 22 cm (depth), weight 17.2 kg. Signed “GURRINI” on the reverse. -...

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd “Jaguar Head” — Contemporary Huichol Beaded Jaguar Wall Sculpture 2026 In “Jaguar Head,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms one of the most powerful and s...

Stately mid century Italian tiger sculpture or figure crafted in terra cotta, in repose, hand decorated and glazed. Stamped Made in Italy on the bottom.

CHROMA “Bull Head” — Contemporary Huichol Beaded Bull Sculpture 2026 In “Bull Head,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of the bull into a dramatic sculptural ...

Mans Best Friend C.M. Junghans 1985 This is done in a German Expressionist style. It is bronze over some sort of fill. It depicts a man gentleman and his dog. a Cocker Spaniel or Co...

This carving is of a large head with three horns. This piece is made of wood and skin by the Ekoi people of Nigeria. Ekoi people, also known as Ejagham, are an ethnic group in the ex...

CHROMA “Bull Head” — Contemporary Huichol Beaded Bull Sculpture 2026 In “Bull Head,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of the bull into a dramatic sculptural ...

This teak wood carving represents an essay made in the Chinese craft tradition at the end of the 19th century: circa 1890. Overall size 81x27x26 cm. Teak wood is known for its streng...

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd “Jaguar Head” — Contemporary Huichol Beaded Jaguar Wall Sculpture 2026 In “Jaguar Head,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms one of the most powerful and s...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 16" high and 5" wide with movable, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. Wayang (Krama Javanese: Ringgit ꦫꦶꦁꦒꦶꦠ꧀, "Shadow"), also known as Wajang, is a form of puppet theatre art...

A VERY rare Tigre (TIGER) Dance Mask Zitlala Guerrero, Mexico. Anonymous Deep Yellow Tigre Dance Mask. Early 20th C. Zitlala Guerrero, Mexico. Painted leather and fur. Museum-quality...

Fantastic gilt brass Cheetah sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

A fine patinated plaster sculpture Albert Einstein mounted to a painted wooden base. The sculpture is signed illegibly and dated on the re...

A pair of African carved wood and cloth ancestral figures from Nigeria. Meant to be sold as a pair, these ancestral figures are meant to convey the achievements of those they represe...

Woman hugging a child. Modern Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina about 20" height 11" width and 8" depth. Signed with initials PJ edition 8/12.

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

Nat spirits are popular guardian figures in Burma, stemming from pre-Buddhist animist beliefs. This piece is an example of Burmese folk art, often found in homes and on shrine platfo...

Standout antique cast iron door stop in the form of a giraffe with a bronze like finish.

Running Heart, gold, bronze, sculpture Valentine heart shoes cartoon humor love Bronze Running Heart sculpture gold patina wood base

Striking mid century Italian life size leopard head crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated and glazed, now and forever caught in mid growl.

Sculpture made of clay depicting a seated man in a cubist way

African. Baule Colonial Figure Ivory Coast, c. 1910 Wood, 24 1/2" x 5 1/2 inches.

Vintage Chinese elephant sculpture ambitiously hand crafted in woven wicker with rattan and wood highlights, having a removable head as a lid. From the famed Shanghai collection.

Artist: Unknown Title: Flounder Medium: Bronze Sculpture with Patina Size: 7.5 in. x 15 in. x 2 in. (19.05 cm x 38.1 cm x 5.08 cm)

Cette figurine en bronze représente un cheval harnaché pour un attelage. L'oeuvre n'est pas sans rappeler les chevaux de certains sculpteurs français de la fin du 19e et du début du ...

This mask was created by an unknown artist from New Guinea. It depicts an elongated face with carved wood and cowry shells for eyes. Mask: 29 x 8 in, incl...

18th Century Italian Carved Neoclassical Semi Nude Female Busts Wood affixed to wood plinths "Leone Della Torra / Italy Country of Origin" labels on b...

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