Plaster Decorative Objects

Good late 19th Century Cornish diorama of Queen Anne. 1890

The White Lotus Vase by Maison Lamiè is striking in both proportion and restraint. Measuring 20 inches wide and 5.5 inches high, its broad, low form captures the eye with an elegant ...

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...

Plaster bust from the Venus of Milo. Academic plaster from the Fine Arts of Ghent (Belgium). Ancient molding and beautiful patina. The Venus de Milo is a world-famous ancient Greek m...

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...

French 1930s Art Deco sculpture made of hand painted plaster with engraving on the pedestal "DEPOSE ARNOVA". The sculpture shows a representation of the Greek / Roman goddess of hunting called Artemis...

This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...

Hollywood Regency standing gold and silvered harlequin sculpture, after the sculpture '"Arlequin" by Rene de St Marceaux (1845-1915).

This 19th-century plaster foot sculpture is an imposing and impressive work of art. With dimensions of 28 inches in width, 15 inches in depth, and 22 inches in height, its colossal s...

Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display This impressive vintage plaster bust was produced in France during the 1940s–1950s by Novita. The sc...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original fully signed and stamped circa 1950's Dior Advertising...

In this listing you will find a stunning avantgarde hand-painted sculpture in plaster. The sculpture depicts a child with the hollow chest, which is painted in the manner of Frida Ka...

A plaster study of an ionic column. Marked in pencil “American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA.” Rough unsealed plaster patina.

Dating from the 1870s, these decorative antique corbel figures were once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting h...

Manuel Carbonell – Pygmalion and Galatea (1962–63) This striking rendition of Pygmalion and Galatea, sculpted by Cuban-American master Manuel Carbonell, captures mythos and modernis...

"Aisberg Mirror Series," 202x Made to order. A one-of-a-kind functional sculpture by Alexey Krupinin, a Los Angeles-based artist. Alexey explores organic shapes that capture the b...

Pair Bust Depicting Summer & Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques . 19th century resin & reconstituted busts of ladies depicting summer and spring from Harrods Store, London. Made after the original pair by Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) in the Manner of Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse Realized in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, the Drapery in Cashemire Onyx - Marbre and were sold at Christies for GBP 241,250 christies Decorative Arts Europe London 29 April 2010 Lot 100 The pair we have of tall busts two smiling females faces with hair gathered in a tight chignon, the forehead encircled with a flowered garland falling down on the shoulder mixed with wheat and fields flowers. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly hills West Hollywood Melrose ave La Cienega Blvd. Architectural Decorative...

This striking artisanal wall pocket is a masterclass in Postmodern organic design, utilizing the sophisticated scagliola technique to capture the intricate beauty of a tortoise shell...

Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait bust of Chuck Howard, 1951 plaster on wood base Titled and signed with “CH" mongram for Howard over the date...

Add a splash of artistic flair to your vignette with this striking vintage Scagliola plinth. Expertly crafted using the traditional Italian technique of blending plaster and pigments...

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

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 large and impressive bust cast in plaster and then placed on a carved stone socle is truly a great decorative object. This figure is after the model produced by Caffieri and dep...

An important piece of American fashion history and a significant example of American Art Deco sculpture, this unique piece was awarded to Priscilla McCaffrey of Henri Bendel for her fashion design at the Designers Annual Fashion Fair...

This exquisite vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by striated landscapes caused by glacial erosion as well a...

This evocative Symbolist bust, titled "Piline," is a rare original plaster maquette from the studio of celebrated sculptor Raymond Sudre (1870–1962). Created circa 1900, the work epi...

Life-size statue / bust of the Roman emperor Augustus, whose real name was Gaius Octavius. He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Made entirely of plaster, painted in a bronz...

Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...

A beautiful one of a kind sculpture of an abstract figure in white, handcrafted in full bodied gypsum, reinforced with fibreglass matting. The creative process takes multiple stage...

Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a partially flayed head. Made of plaster, in excellent condition and with original patina. Anatomical study use. Italy around...

This sculptural vase captures the quiet drama of contrast—light against shadow, stillness against movement. Inspired by the bloom of a lotus at night, its sweeping curves feel both a...

Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...

Satinwood vintage decorative art and craft style plates, Oriental flowers and chicken hand-painting wall decorations are gorgeous decorative objects for your home decor. Impressive multicolour painting on the black background and outstanding quality, workmanship, and compact Size. Circa 1970. Fabulously hand-painted and varnished with a large central circular medallion on top of a hand-crafted round ceramic plate. which can be used as a table decorative object or wall decoration for your home decor. Condition: Excellent condition with nice patination and no losses. It is nicely done. Location: United Kingdom. The seller offers...

A rare and almost certainly unique 19th century castle decanter. Possibly Scottish. Circa 1870. The outer is made from plaster of Paris, with detailed texture, having wooden hand-painted lancet arched windows and front door, and featuring a central clock face and medieval crenulations. The exterior is in remarkably good condition, left untouched. The interior boasts leather dividers enclosing four square decanters with cut glass stoppers. The inner edging is veneered in Coromandel wood, with the rest of the interior covered in blue velvet. Opening the castle reveals a family crest plaque...

This beautifully minimal vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by striated landscap...

Pierre Auguste Renoir French, 1841-1919 La Petite Laveuse or L'Eau de la Petite Laveuse Accroupie Inscribed Renoir at the base Patinated plaster Height 13 3/8 inches (34 cm) Conditi...

Italian Art Deco black panther sculpture by Salvatore Melani, from 1930's. Hand crafted sculpture of a sneaking panther is created in plaster painted in black on grey color base. Ma...

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Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the pos...

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 ...

Sculpture by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall. Made from plaster standing on a pine base. done around the 1950s in Sweden. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Arti...

An outstanding cast plaster seated whippet dog statue, of grand scale. The majesty and elegance of greyhounds have always fascinated artists who have be...

This beautiful 19th century Florentine rectangular lidded box is entirely decorated in the round with all typical Renaissance Italian patterns. The whi...

This strong, placid visage of a young man, eyes closed and hair flowing, was sculpted by John Lundqvist, sometimes compared to Carl Milles, who was Sweden's leading sculptor in the e...

An anatomical sculpture in plaster, depicting a skinned man standing on a round base in a classic raised arm pose. use for an anatomical study. It...

Amazing pair of 19th century French "Personnages", fisherman and his companion.

This statue depicts Joseph holding the Child Jesus, inspired by 19th-century religious sculptures popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. At that time, the renowned Maison Raffl in P...

Vintage pair of plaster lamb / sheep bookends by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s.

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

Add exotic flair to your space with this striking pair of vintage boho plaster elephant tusks, each mounted on a textured coquina stone plinth. The tusks' elegant curves and intricat...

Sculpture of sitting female model by Bror Hjorth. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand carved from plaster. Signed. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Artis...

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 ...

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...

Vita Vessel by Dust and Form Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm Materials: Plaster, finished in a Matte Charcoal glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functio...

Plaster bust from the Art Deco period in France. This piece shows a faun with pointed ears and whimsical facial expression in white plaster. The bust is in very nice vintage conditio...

A very nice French 19th century plaster portrait bust by well known French sculptor Louis Desprez (1799-1870) He was very well known for his portrait statues and busts and won awards...

Large unique neoclassical plaster floor vase. Fluted tapered design with a textural finish. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400

Crafted in 2023, the Contemporary Bust of a Man breathes life into the age-old tradition of sculptural expression. Hewn from pine, its form emerges from the raw essence of nature, ca...

This Swedish decorative figurine in the shape of a standing woman is made of white plaster and made in the first half of the 20th century. Good vintage condition, few signs of age ...

An anatomical maquette of Houdon's l'Écorche (Flayed Man), after the original completed in 1767 while Houdon was a student in Rome, and the basis for his sculpture of Saint John the ...