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Silvered Metal Rabbit on Black Marble Plinth, ca. 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming small rabbit figurine is a fine example of early 20th-century German craftsmanship. Made around 1900, the piece is cast in metal and finished with a delicate silvering,...
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Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign
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Antique Carved Sitting Figure, Circa 1800 – Jesus Child
Located in Hamburg, DE
This finely crafted carved wooden figure from around 1800 showcases exceptional artistry and detail. The seated figure, dressed in its original white garment, exudes a gentle, childl...
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Antique Early 1800s German Baroque Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century
This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish
Located in Hamburg, DE
Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish – 1950s Joie de Vivre in a Burst of Colors
Immerse yourself in the exuberant ambiance of the 1950s with our...
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Pair of Ceramic fish, mid-century by Florence Monte Carlo
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Murano Glass Clown
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a delightful piece of artistry, this Murano glass clown figurine is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that the island of Murano, Italy, is renowned for. Created ...
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Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left
Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed.
On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age.
Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age.
“Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172)
Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206)
"Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts
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Hardwood
Decorative Brass Fish Sculpture from the 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare brass fish sculpture from the 20th century. The special thing about the sculpture, it consists of two parts. The fish is put into the coral. A beautiful maritime decoration, which can actually be combined well with everything and by its small depth can be placed wonderfully on narrow shelves.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Brass
Scotch Terrier Made of Porcelain by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small white Scotch Terrier made of porcelain by Rosenthal. A fine and naturalistic representation of a sitting Scotch Terrier. The porcelain is glazed white and painted in pastel tones.
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
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Porcelain, Paint
French Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture with Fishes, Glazed, 1920 by Susse Freres
By Susse Freres
Located in Hamburg, DE
French Art Deco ceramic sculpture with fishes, glazed, 1920 by Susse Freres. Unique handmade ceramic sculpture from Paris, France. The pictured fish and underwater landscape is elabo...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
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