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Mid Century Sgraffito, Saltimbanque and the Card Player, Circle of Picasso.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century sgraffito work on plaster by Jean Pierre de Cayeux. The work is signed and dated on the skirt of the card player, bottom right, and on the stretcher of the chair, bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
An Early 20th Century Cigar Store Indian, Carved Wood With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Cotignac, FR
A 20th Century wood carved male figure, a 'Cigar Store Indian' with original polychrome decoration.
A now controversial subject, but none the less charming rendition, of a native North American man originally probably used as an advertising figure. Wonderful quality of carving capturing the stance of the man looking out to the distance, hair flowing to his back and plait to the side, all the details of his costume, his native dress and hairpipe breastplate (suggesting he is possibly a Comanche) and chest ornament, apron, trousers, mocassins, shield and arrows. The original Polychrome decoration has weathered beautifully as has the wood itself to present a sculpture that would adorn any collection or interior.
Because of the general illiteracy of the populace, early store owners used descriptive emblems or figures to advertise their shops' wares. American Indians and tobacco had always been associated because American Indians introduced tobacco to Europeans. As early as the 17th century, European tobacconists used figures of American Indians to advertise their shops.
Because European carvers had never seen a Native American, these early cigar-store "Indians" looked more like Africans with feathered headdresses and other fanciful, exotic features. These carvings were called "Black Boys" or "Virginians" in the trade. Eventually, the European cigar-store figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Canton Rose Medallion 'Famille Rose' Porcelain Vase, China, 19th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid-nineteenth century Chinese 'famille rose' (also referred to as 'rose medallion') porcelain vase with applied gilded dragons to the shoulder, handles and to the neck, decorated ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Nude Male Acephale Sang de Boeuf Ceramic Sculpture with Marble Base.
By Franta (Frantisek Merte)
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century ceramic figure of a man in Sang de Boeuf, oxblood red, glaze presented on a metal 'tige' and marble base.
The sculpture is not signed but was purchased from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Statue Songye, Kneeling Male Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Cotignac, FR
A Songye Male Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the male figure resting on one knee, with openwork arms and hands resting by the abdomen which contains various charms a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Statue Songye, Republic of Congo, Misangu Glass Beads & Chiefly Raffia Skirt
Located in Cotignac, FR
A Songye Male Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the male figure with openwork arms and hands resting on the abdomen, typical facial features and a waterbuck (kobus elli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted and articulated effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or availabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or available as a set, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or available as a set, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or available as a set, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or available as a set, and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is one of a group of eight dolls all individually priced, or available as a set, and ...
Category
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Materials
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Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
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Group of Eight Native North American Hopi Katsina (Kachina) Dolls.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A group of eight Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figures, Hopi Katsina or Kachina dolls.
Eight wonderfully playful, brightly coloured and highly individual Hopi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Large pair of signed Murano glass vases.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large pair of signed Murano glass vases by Olivier Guis. Late 20th century.
Venetian glass (Italian: vetro veneziano) is thought to have been...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Neapolitan 19th Century Hardwood Sculpture of a Crèche Camel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large, Neapolitan, late 19th Century hardwood sculpture of a camel. Artist unknown.
A beautifully patinated hardwood sculpture. The sculpture is extremely charming and having been handled for over a century has a lovely warm and tactile patina. It is particularly nice too see the work of the craftsperson in the adze and chisel marks along the body of the sculpture. The Italians and most notably the area around Naples has a long and storied tradition in the creation of sculptures for Nativity Scenes. This camel is both an endearing item and a piece of social history.
A wonderful addition in its own right to the traditional Christmas scene, by tradition this sculpture was used as a maquette for the production of papier-maché models used in Christmas Creches which have such a long tradition in Italy and throughout the world. Wonderfully carved this piece was used to create hollow models out of papier-maché which were more affordable for this Christmas tradition. Hundreds of strips of papier-maché would be layered onto the figure in all directions. Then using a sharp tool the papier-maché was pushed into all the crevices of the sculpture to give it crisp detail. Once the layers of paper were dry the papier-maché was cut at certain points and lifted off the sculpture. Then finally the resulting body parts were glued back together, painted and patinated ready to be placed in the crèche scene.
In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene (also known as a manger scene...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
High Relief Totem, Abstract Geometric Sculptural Wall Applique.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary abstract geometric sculptural wall applique "Haut Relief Totem' by French artist Joseph Alessandri, signed and dated 2011 with reference number to the reverse.
Superb a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A Large Scale, Beautifully Sculpted and Patinated Batcham Cameroon Mask.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A large scale and beautifully carved wooden ceremonial mask from Cameroon. There are traces of colour and decoration to the surface and the mask has a magnificent patina giving it a wonderful presence as a sculptural object.
The Batcham Mask or simply the Batcham originated in western Cameroon although its name refers to the place where it was first found: Batcham.
This is a ceremonial mask from the Bamileke culture in the western Grasslands of Cameroon. This tall crest (76 cm in height) has clearly defined features, a powerful yet calm visage, sharply chiselled diamond and triangular furrows, and nearly perfect symmetry. Such painstaking craftsmanship underscores the sophistication and control of the sculptor in preparing this ceremonial piece.
It shares the elements of Batcham masks including:
The general morphology is built on two axes: a symmetrical vertical axis with chiseled furrows, stylized eyes, lips, nostrils, mouth and teeth; a horizontal axis presenting swollen cheeks, an ovular mouth showing multiple teeth, and triangular ears supported on a hollow cylindrical base. One interpretation is that the masks depict a hippopotamus emerging from watery depths, conveying nature’s power conferred to enthroned royalty.
The Batcham mask represents the pi, or double animal of a great dignitary of the kingdom. It was used by a great dignitary of the Msop society who intervened only on rare occasions: during the funeral and enthronement of the king and the nine notables, and to perform the Royal Tso dance, elephant dance...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Plaster, Wood
Native North American Katsina (Kachina) Doll.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi/Navajo Katsina or Kachina doll.
A particularly well detailed Katsina doll in good condition with feathers, fur-lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kalao (Great Hornbill) Ibibio Wooden Sculpture, Nigeria.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-Century Ibibio wood carving of a Great Hornbill or (Kalao) from Nigeria. (The carving is shown in the first photo on a bamboo stand which is available if required.)
The Great Ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large and Rare Coupe Sculpted from Brazilian Sodalite.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary large scale French sculpture, carved from blue Brazilian sodalite, in the form of a large elongated vessel or 'coupe' by Georges Vassal a French artist living in the sou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Abstract Expressionist Etruscan Inspired Decorative Ceramic.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Abstract Expressionist ceramic by French artist Claude Urbani. Signed to the front side and dated 93. Incised Antibes 1993 to the revers...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
'Femme Assise'. Large Mixed-media Montage on Board.
By Armand Avril
Located in Cotignac, FR
Imposing and very large scale mixed media 'assemblage' by French artist Armand Avril. The work includes the French tricolour flag colours, his symbolic cat sculptures and a highly colourful geometric image of the artist's mother sitting in a chair. The work is signed and dated to the reverse and comes with a certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This montage fully demonstrates Avril's geometric period whilst also expressing the humour and joy that he puts into all his work. A very strong sculptural image and a feast for the eyes in searching for and recognising the everyday objects used in making this piece come alive. This montage is made from wood pieces, plywood, oil paint, acrylic, bottle top and nails . The more sculpted areas of the piece stand out up to 3cm from the frame.
Armand Avril was born in 1926 in Lyon. His father, Marcel Avril was a painter and collector of African art.
At 16 Armand became an apprentice shepherd in Provence. Avril could always be seen equipped with a sketchbook and a book on the history of art whilst tending his flock.
It was not until the age of 30, in 1956, that Armand embarked on painting as an autodidact, influenced by Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse and the Lyonnaise School of Painting. He exhibited for the first time in 1957.
In 1960, he left for a one-year trip to Africa. There he met the painter Jean Arène who introduced him to the village of Cotignac in the Var and to Louis Pons...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Acrylic, Board
Colourful Mixed Media Sculptural 'Montage' , Manau Tupapau. Hommage to Gaugin.
By Armand Avril
Located in Cotignac, FR
Gaugin inspired 21st Century montage titled 'Manau Tupapau' (spirit of the dead watching) by French artist, Armand Avril. Mounted and presented in a custom built painted tray frame and signed and dated 2004 both front and back with a later sketch of his favourite dog Dimar in repose to the reverse.
This montage fully demonstrates Avril's inspiration drawn from tribal art and Gaugin's famous painting of a Tahitian nude whilst also expressing the humour and joy that he puts into all his work. A very strong sculptural image and a feast for the eyes in searching for and recognising the materials used in making this piece come alive. This montage is made from carved wood pieces, paint, clothespegs and cardboard .
Armand Avril was born in 1926 in Lyon. His father, Marcel Avril was a painter and collector of African art.
At 16 Armand became an apprentice shepherd in Provence. Avril could always be seen equipped with a sketchbook and a book on the history of art whilst tending his flock.
It was not until the age of 30, in 1956, that Armand embarked on painting as an autodidact, influenced by Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse and the Lyonnaise School of Painting. He exhibited for the first time in 1957.
In 1960, he left for a one-year trip to Africa. There he met the painter Jean Arène who introduced him to the village of Cotignac in the Var and to Louis Pons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard, Wood
Mid Century Nude Male Acephale Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century bronze figure of a man presented on an iron 'tige' and marble base.
The sculpture is not signed but was purchased from Nice, France, in the 1970s as a work b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Iron
Moi, Flags, Cats and Poppies, Very Large Scale Mixed Media 'Assemblage'
By Armand Avril
Located in Cotignac, FR
Imposing and very large scale mixed media 'assemblage' by French artist Armand Avril. The work includes the French tricolour flag, figures and heads in various poses, his symbolic cat sculptures and large stylised poppies. The work is not signed but comes with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
This montage fully demonstrates Avril's inspiration drawn from tribal art whilst also expressing the humour and joy that he puts into all his work. A very strong sculptural image and a feast for the eyes in searching for and recognising the everyday objects used in making this piece come alive. This montage is made from wood pieces, bottle tops, string, paint, cork, nails buttons, clothes pegs and netting. The more sculpted areas of the piece stand out up to 4cm from the frame.
Armand Avril was born in 1926 in Lyon. His father, Marcel Avril was a painter and collector of African art.
At 16 Armand became an apprentice shepherd in Provence. Avril could always be seen equipped with a sketchbook and a book on the history of art whilst tending his flock.
It was not until the age of 30, in 1956, that Armand embarked on painting as an autodidact, influenced by Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse and the Lyonnaise School of Painting. He exhibited for the first time in 1957.
In 1960, he left for a one-year trip to Africa. There he met the painter Jean Arène who introduced him to the village of Cotignac in the Var and to Louis Pons...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali.
This puppet head would have been used by the Bozo ethnic group during the Sogobo ceremony.
This ancestral tradition continues in the region of Segou in Mali along the Niger river. It is an opportunity to regroup the different villages and give rise to musical and theatrical performances whose highlight is the puppet show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Déco Period Large Carrara Marble Sculpture Bust.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Art Déco period, large Carrara marble female bust sculpture by Raymond Delamarre, one of the pre eminent Art Deco sculptors of his day. Fashioned lik...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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