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Antique German Britannia Silver-Plated Metal Bowling Figure By WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Greven, DE
This dainty figure was crafted around 1900 by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Founded in 1853, this German firm continues to operate today. While historically best...
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique German Oxidised Metal Figurative Pen Holder By WMF, Circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
This charming antique sculpture was crafted by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, a renowned German manufacturer of fine metalware founded in 1853 and still in operation today. While best known for its tableware designs, WMF also produced a variety of decorative objects, including sculptures, exemplified by this delightful piece from our collection.
The sculpture depicts a young boy dressed in typical late 19th to early 20th century working-class attire, including a flat cap. An apron tied around his waist suggests he is at work - possibly as a florist, as implied by the large scrolls cradled in his arms. These scrolls were originally aimed to be used as pen holders but can also serve to display other small items.
Finely cast, the sculpture features intricate details such as fabric folds and hair texture, all enhanced by its monochrome oxidised finish. The figure stands atop an ornate Rococo style base adorned with C-scrolls, which also serve as the feet of the piece.
The base is stamped ‘WMFB’, indicating both the manufacturer and the use of Britannia metal. Below this is the ‘OX’ mark, denoting that the surface has been oxidised - a process in which recessed areas are chemically darkened while raised surfaces are polished to a matte finish using pumice. An indistinct ’18’ mark is also stamped on the base.
Blending stylistic elegance with technical craftsmanship, this antique pen holder...
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rudolf Marcuse - The Swordsman, Bronze, Germany (Berlin), circa 1910
By Gladenbeck’s Bronzegiesserei
Located in Greven, DE
Rudolf Marcuse - The Swordsman
Germany (Berlin)
bronze, marble
circa 1910
Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 x 19 x 6 cm
Description:
Bronze figure standing on a two-tiered base made of bl...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling - The Archer, Bronze Sculpture, Germany, Berlin 1900
By Julius Schmidt-Felling
Located in Greven, DE
The Archer - Antique bronze sculpture by Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling
Dimensions: H x W x D: 32 x 10 x 12 cm
Description:
Bronze figure mounted on a cuboid base made of serpentine s...
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Bronze Sculpture, Vienna Bronze?, Bedouin With Pipe
Located in Greven, DE
Beautifully crafted bronze, probably Vienna Bronze.
Depiction of a man in oriental garb with a pipe in his hand.
Finely chiseled and cold painted. The painting is rubbed due to age.
Category
20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture, Signed "Barye", Basset Hound, Antoine Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Greven, DE
This particular bronze sculpture of the famous model of Antoine Louis Barye (1796 - 1875) shows a great elaborated basset dog.
This version of Barye´s "Chien Ba...
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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture By Henri Godet (1863 - 1937), Paris, 1910s
By Henri Godet
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze sculpture on a marble base by the french sculptor Henri Godet (born in Paris March, 5th 1863 - Vincennes 1937).
Depiction of a young shoe shiner boy, "Cireur de chaussures".
He wears tattered clothes with holes and is barefoot as a poor boy used to look on the streets of the former Paris.
Under his left arm he carries several shoe cleaner...
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture By Victor-Heinrich Seifert, circa 1910, Berlin, Signed
By Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful bronze sculpture by sculptor Victor-Heinrich Seifert (born 1870 - 1953).
This bronze figure is named "Pierrot".
A boy in festive costume reaches out his hand to dance.
B...
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Vintage 1910s German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of a Chinese Girl, Geisha, Signed Géo Maxim
By Georges Flamand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful sculpture of a chinese girl.
Signed by the french artist " Géo Maxim".
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Vintage 1930s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Rare Antique Pair of Sculptures, Bronze Dorée, Vive La France, Signed G. Flamend
By Georges Flamand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and exceptionally rare pair of bronze sculptures with a magnificent gilding, France early 20th century.
Signature on the base of each sculpture "G. Flamand".
By the artis...
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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Porcelain Sugarpot, Sugar Bowl, Stamped by Cortendorf, Germany
By Cortendorf
Located in Greven, DE
Antique porcelain sugar pot by Cortendorf Manufacture, founded 1890 by Julius Griesbach senior in Coburg-Cortendorf, Germany.
This lovely sugarbowl consists of a lid which is beauti...
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Figure by "Heubach" Brothers, Early 20th Century, Stamped
By Fritz Heubach 1
Located in Greven, DE
Antique porcelain sculpture by Heubach brothers from Lichte, in Thüringen Germany.
Depicted is a boy with a bagpipe sitting on a rock.
T...
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Vintage 1910s German Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Small Antique Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Kiepenkerl, Farmer Girl
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, small bronze figure, probably a holder for matches.
The pannier on the back of the sculpture can be used to store small items. For examp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze, Antique Bronze Sculpture, Woodsman with Axe, Signed
Located in Greven, DE
The bronze sculpture shows a woodsman at work with his axe out for a swing. The bronze has very nice details and original patina. The sculpture is made of solid bronze and is very he...
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture, Signed Eutrope Bouret, Sortie D´École
By Eutrope Bouret
Located in Greven, DE
Rare antique bronze by the austrian sculptor Eutrope Bouret (*16.April 1833 in Paris - 1906) on a marble base.
Signed by the arist "Bouret" at the p...
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Karl Hackstock, Whistling Boy
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique sculpture by the austrian sculptor and portrait painter Karl Hackstock (*1855 in Fehring - 1919 in Vienna).
Karl Hackstock studied...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
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