Plaster Decorative Objects

This sculpture in plaster was made by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. The sculpture has a rough plaster finish. It is a unique piece and one of the artist's most recent works. I...

This is a mid century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture. This wall sculpture is made of plaster with a venetian finish the surface of the p...

A rare and compelling French life-cast plaster bust, created by molding directly from a live model and sourced in France. Executed at life size, this one-off portrait captures a mome...

A beautiful, stylized bust by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1950s. Plaster, heavy, this unique sculpture has a real mid-century feel and timeless presence. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox...

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Cast Plaster 'Coquina Stone' Spiral Candlesticks USA, Circa 1980s We are please to offer this hard to find pair of Michael Taylor style candlesticks, I...

"Tashlich" by Samuel M Segal Judaism Vintage Brutalist Green Plaster Sculpture. Item features painted plaster, brutalist form, brass plaque to base, impressive vintage sculpture."Tas...

Modern abstract Geometric stylized embracing loving couple sculpture, figurine, statue in gray plaster. Very minimalistic with clear lines and still graceful. O-633-335

This elegant abstract sculpture was made by unknown but talented artist in the Netherlands during the 1970s and is crafted from black-painted plaster. It stands as a striking and sen...

Faux giant Tridacna clam shell in cast/modeled plaster and resin (ca. 1940s/50s, USA). Striking piece ideal as a functional serving/centerpie...

Artfully crafted and attributed to Universal Statuary Corp. this collectible Native American Indian statue will look great in any western settin...

A stunning early twentieth century hand cast plaster sculpture in the likeness of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. A beautiful all over patina from time. A realistic composition with beautifu...

Large 12-foot tall Futurist cryogenic freezing chamber tube sculpture for the 1997 smash comedy "Austin Powers" starring Mike Myers. This large sculpture is made of a wood frame and ...

Cast by hand from ceramic plaster, this Clam Shell bowl renders the fluted, ridged form of a seashell with quiet, realistic detail — each fold and edge shaped rather than molded flat...

Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900 A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...

FOR COLLECTORS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY — NOW ON 1stDibs A defining icon of modern sculpture, Rock Drill by Jacob Epstein stands at the crossroads of innovation, industry, and human vul...

The mannequin of a young lady from Brussels in Belgium circa dates back to the 1930s of the 20th century and is made of plaster. It is painted polychrome. The lady is wearing make-up...

A fine French bronze sculpture casting or "cire perdue"/lost wax estimated to date back to the 19th century. This interest mold depicts Centaurs and possibly Claudia. Lost-wax cas...

Modern black & white sculpture of a reclining tribal tattooed African Queen Purchased in France, in the 1960s Unsigned A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status. This sculpture of the reclining nude resting on her clasped arms, The right leg is bent and outstretched to the front with the left leg crossed over the right leg. At the time of posting we have a similar work 'Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen' Item Reference LU2592329805712 Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work: Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma. Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection. Symbol Circle Tattoo The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection. Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love. Symbol Cross Tattoo The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life. Symbol: Fan Tattoo The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity Symbol: Flower Tattoo The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people. Symbol: Lightning Bolt Tattoo lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment. Symbol: Star Tattoo ?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance. Symbol: Sun Tattoo Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth. Symbol : Triangle Tattoo Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth. Symbol : Wooden Comb...

Ernst Barlach (1870–1938), "Das Wiedersehen" (Thomas und Christus), 1926. Black patina over cast plaster, signed “E. Barlach” and stamped “H. NOACK BERLIN,” with additional “© MPI” ...

This quintessential example of stylized Art Deco sculpture depicts the head of a goat, its face long and lean, and his curving, ribbed horns wrapping around the back of his head. Th...

Wonderful figurative sculptor of standing woman (Lot´s wife?) in patinated plaster by Danish Sculptor Ejnar Breinholt (1890–1973). Made in the 1930s and hand signed on base by artist.

Pop surrealist sculpture by Robert Brock, cirac 1974. Laminate and cast plaster Brock was born in Tacoma, Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute...

Superb 1930s Art Deco large figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is not a modern reproduction. A lovely lady who makes a big statement! Condition is very good...

A very large and stunning hand painted French Art Deco necklace and/or camisole display mannequin bust of a chic woman. Her expression is not ...

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...

An expressive and tactile hand-built plaster sculpture depicting a stylized female form. This piece celebrates the "divine feminine" through a raw, organic lens, featuring robust pro...

This vintage plaster bust presents a striking marriage of classical form and natural coastal artistry, its smooth, pristine white face rendered with the calm, symmetrical features of...

Hand-formed sculpture made of plaster of paris with patinated bronze on a wooden base. The plaster figure is from the German artist TADÄUS from the series formless body shapes from 2...

Plaster Neoclassical sculpture of a reclining lion.

This is a mid-century vintage plaster artist hand model study. This artist study is a rendering of a pair of hands touching. The study stands on a walnut base and his artist signed a...

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) General George C. Marshall, 1980 plaster bust Fiore was chosen by the citizens to Leesburg, Virginia to sculpt a commemorative sculptur...

A Plaster Cast of the Spinario or ‘Boy with Thorn’, 19th Century Description: The plaster cast after the original ‘Spinario’ now housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori (Rome), also ...

Cat Plaster Sculpture Signed J Nam, Pseudonym Of Jacques Lehmann (1881-1974) - Paris

A striking and monumental totem sculpture by French contemporary artist Nicolas Vallée. Creator of unique biomorphic sculptures, Vallée crafts each piece individually in smooth white...

Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin. The item is on our Europe storage.

Sculpture en platre dans le gout de Pablo Gargallo Très bel état ainsi que belle patine 95cm de haut 35cm de profondeur 63cm de large

Italian plaster cherub with polished agate coral wings on an 18th century Italian gilded candlestick base with polished agate slices. The Italian 18th century gilded base is origina...

Monica Machado Born in Lisbonne (Portugal) in 1966. Lives in Paris, since 1981. Technique: Assembly of architectural elements in ceramics and fairy tales characters. Each room is...

Above the painted black wooden base and a column of red Verona marble is the lava and scagliola powder cast of the head of the young Centaur Ferrets. The original is in Rome, in the ...

'Terra Swirl' is a striking bowl sculpture, hand crafted in pigmented stucco composites in rich earthy tones of brown, black, and white. Though it resembles a bowl in shape, it is ...

A striking tribute to the enduring beauty of classical antiquity, this vintage plaster bust depicts a noble Roman warrior with a commanding presence and refined sculptural detail. In...

- Mid-Century 3D Picture by F.F. Novák, 1941, Czechoslovakia, - made of plaster, paper and wood frame, - in original good condition.

Inspired by the enduring legacy of ancient Greek sculpture, this vintage bust of Ajax is a commanding decorative work that brings classical elegance to any interior. Expertly crafted...

Monumental and dignified, this pair of Art Deco sculptures depict a shepherd and shepherdess, crisply shaped and stylized like the best of 1930s public sculpture, and painted in rich but subdued colors with an effect like sun-bleached stucco. It is our estimation that they were sculpted by Geza De Vegh, the Hungarian-American sculptor who created a range of pieces for the Lenox and Lamberton Scammell porcelain works, both in Trenton, New Jersey, as well as a group of rare ceramic pieces for the Phoenix Company. Importantly, De Vegh's work was very popular among set designers and art directors in Hollywood. His works are evident in the background of important Bette Davis films such as "The Letter," art directed by Carl Weyl; and "Now Voyager...

Early 20th Century paster relief depicting the Justice of King Solomon.  Possibly from an early Byzantine carving. Circa 1900.

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A gentleman bronzed plaster portrait bust, 1930s. 8 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 19 ½ inches tall Rosario R. Fiore was a pro...

This 1900s figurative sculpture from France is worked in chocolate plaster, a piece clearly made with real skill and intention. It was made with evident care, the kind of object mean...

Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back. Boy sculpture measures 9.25 H X 8 W X 4.63 D Girl Sculpture Measures 9.25 H X 7.75 W X ...

This impressive sculpture of a female torso dates back to the 1940s and is made of patinated plaster, which lends it a soft, timeless appearance. The work reflects the period's artis...

A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the appendix in different stages. It is made of plaster and mounted on a wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, G...

In this listing you will find a Modernist sculpture titled "My Mother", done by Ivan Mestrovic. The piece is a posthumous reproduction of the famous work of art Mestrovic originally ...

A deftly modelled plaster bust of a handsome young black man by a skilled, progressive, avant-garde sculptor, of the British school around 1940. The style of the work shows inspirati...

In this listing you will find a striking Modernist sculpture by a renowned Yugoslav artist Venija Vučinić Turinski. The sculpture aligns extremely well with Venija Vučinić Turinski’s...

Art Deco plaster bust. Mannequin. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured. The item is in our storage in Europe.

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the kidney. Made of papier maché and plaster, mounted on a turned wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, Germany ...

Nice sculpture by Austin Production, in plaster stamped 1969.

Very original French sculpture, small proportions, made with a technique of assembly of wood and white lacquered metal the whole coated with plaster in a modernist style. Unknown art...

An early French Art Frame that looks to date from the 19th Century or earlier. The exposed nail heads (seen from the back) look quite early. Some loss and some age cracks in multip...

Spectacular French Art Deco Grape Picker Sculptures – 1920s Plaster Wall Art – Vineyard Cellar Decor. Add a bold and elegant touch to your space with this rare pair of large French Art Deco sculptures from the 1920s, depicting a man and woman grape...