Sculptures

All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...

All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...

21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme Tinned patinated copper Female character in contortion Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper h. 37.4’’ x 1...

21st century abstract sculpture ILOVEU by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy Sculpture in Lecce Stone Delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietr...

21st century abstract sculpture DROP ART by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy Sculpture in Lecce Stone Delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...

All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...

TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...

South Arabian Alabaster Inscription Calcite Alabaster circa 1st century A.D. ‘’Consequently, neither white marble of Paros nor any other stone which men admire can be compared with the precious stones of Arabia, since their whiteness is most brilliant, their weight the heaviest, and their smoothness leaves no room for other stones to surpass them.’’ - Diodorus Siculus, Library of History, Book II, 52.9 This inscription, finely worked on an alabaster tablet, is a remarkably well preserved example of Ancient South Arabian script, with its distinct bold, angular forms, written in the Qatabanic dialect - that is, the dialect spoken by the people of the kingdom of Qataban, which ruled much of modern day Yemen from the 7th Century B.C. to the 2nd Century A.D. The text, which reads: ‘[... ...]sa?d and Ma?add?i- / (of the lineage) of Hawfa- / She entrusted Anb- / against any malfeasance (which would remove it) from its place’ - indicates that it likely served to commemorate a temple offering. The quality of the script, incised so neatly into the surface of the alabaster, tells us that this piece was commissioned by somebody of considerable wealth and prestige, employing a scribe of equally considerable expertise. South Arabia was known throughout the ancient world for its incredible wealth - so much so that the Romans termed the region ‘Arabia Felix’ - literally, ‘Happy, or Fortunate, Arabia.’ That wealth was built largely on the trade of spices and incense, in which the Kingdom of Qataban played a major part. According to Pliny the Elder, this was the sole country through which frankincense could be exported, first being collected in the city of Shabwa, on the South Arabian coast, and from there travelling by camel up to Gaza, to be shipped all across the Mediterranean - not only that, but all growers of myrrh across Arabia were required to give a quarter of their yield to the king of the Qatabanians. As such, the kingdom became exceedingly rich and powerful, and Pliny goes on to tell us that ‘The nations of the Larendani and the Catabani, and the Gebanitæ [...] occupy a great number of towns, the largest of which are Nagia, and Thomna (the capital of Qataban) with sixty-five temples, a number which fully bespeaks its size.’ Because of the nature of its exports, frankincense in particular - the ‘sweat of of the gods’ according to the Egyptian Book of the Dead, and perhaps most famous as one of the three gifts brought to the newborn Christ - being closely associated with the divine, South Arabia’s reputation in antiquity was as a mysterious, almost sacred, and - crucially - extraordinarily wealthy region, at the very edge of the known world; in the words of Herodotus: ‘’Enough of marvels, and yet the land of Arabia gives off a scent as sweet as if divine.’’ This inscription invokes the protection of god Anbay, the judge-oracle of the chief god ‘Amm, who he served as an attendant. Much of what we know of the religious life of the ancient South Arabians comes to us from early Islamic texts, describing what is known in Islamic scholarship as ‘Jahiliyyah’ - the age before the advent of Islam in Arabia. What comes across in much of these texts is that these religious practices placed a great deal of emphasis on sacred stones, perhaps linked to the brilliance of the alabaster which is local to the region, and which a great many of the cult-objects produced in this time are made from. Hisham ibn-Al-Kalbi’s Book of Idols records: ‘’The Arabs were passionately fond of worshipping idols [...] Whenever a traveller stopped at a place or station in order to rest or spend the night, he would select for himself four stones, pick out the finest among them and adopt it as his god, and use the remaining three as supports for his cooking-pot.’’ This inscription was once in the collection of the intrepid British-Australian travel...

Art Déco porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman". KPM Berlin, Germany 1930. Design: Hermann Hubatsch (1878-1940) H.Hubatsch was a German sculptor and ceramist. Gold medal world...

VANADINITE ON BARITE Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco 12.7 cm tall x 14 cm wide The Drâa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco, best...

LIDDICOATITE TOURMALINE WITH QUARTZ Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 7.1 cm tall x 6.8 cm wide Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in ...

From the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot, originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. Three individual chairs sculpted by the artist into figures that seem to belong in a Salvador Dali fantasy landscape. Soft textured...

Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.

Richard rohac Mouse ( signed ) vienna around 1950s Original condition.

Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from th...

This section of eroded teak trunk from the dense jungle of Sumatra will be sure to invoke conversation in any space, a striking naturally formed sculpture. Despite being largely erod...

Deeply veined in rich colored bands, a highly polished abstract form fixed to a custom Stand. Stand is clad in cream laminate and swivels.

Made in Italy, 1930s. These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...

Striking figurative nude sculpture by Joe Brown. A bit of an anomaly, Brown served as professor of sculpture and boxing coach at Princeton. Usually known for his sports sculptures, t...

French mid-century modern multicolored geometric marble table sculpture. A wonderful blend of stillness and motion, the differently shaped block...

This bust is a beautiful representation of lord Brahma. Brahma is a part of the holy trinity of Hinduism along with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the destroyer. He is depicted in Hi...

------ Short time sale on this important item -------- Large and rare 2nd century Italian hand carved stone sculpture Roman relief of an Aristocrat man mounted Antiques LA...

Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage...

De Poli Italy, 1956 fired enamel over copper engraved signature and inscription "De poli."

All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...

All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...

Antique hand-carved church decoration from the end of the 18th century in the Baroque Style Wonderful solid object made from oak wood Beautiful old wooden patina - very decorative ...

Vintage Japan-made Renaissance style porcelaine figurines. Made between 1930-1950. Hand-painted. Each figurine is 10.5" tall and has no cracks, chips or any other damages.

This is an antique Italian carved marble head of a young man in a Greco/Roman helmet on a wooden base. The sculptor has adeptly portrayed his countenance ...

Mid century WWII leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1943. Specifically designed for the US Navy, this iconic piece of history is sculpturally crafted in one piece using...

Antique Venetian Sandstone Head of a Roman Gladiator is a captivating piece of art that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Venetian artisans. This stunning sculpture depict...

This unique iron sculpture from Mexico, circa 1970´s. Solid walnut base holding iron puzzle with the purpose of getting free the large ring out of the puzzle.   

19th-early 20th century French mould for glass bottle, Hand-turned. Beautiful patina.

Lovely Thai carved stone head of Buddha on stand.

An abstract sculpture carved from cork - France - 2010 French work from 2010, cork study for Michel Bonhomme's stone lamps.

French Art Nouveau sculpture with a clock decorated with a pair of women rejoicing in the season's harvest. In great condition. Sold as is...

This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...

This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis, Milano, 1982. The teapot is completely original and shows signs of wear to be expec...

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930 Fery-Boudrot, Paris, France The red brown velvet touch earthenware head in Art Deco style The head is attac...

21st Century abstract sculpture BLANDAMENTA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Measure: heigh 80 cm. Sculpture in Lecce Stone Delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Since 1886 Re...

A Chinese Ming dynasty style glazed terracotta prancing horse figure from the 20th century with polychrome finish. Crafted in the Ming style, this small terracotta prancing horse att...

So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...

Pair of French XVI-style (20th CentURY) bronze-dore monkey candlesticks (PRICED AS Pair).  

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

Vollplastisch geschnitzte Heiligenfigur des frühen 17. Jahrhunderts, polychrome originale Farbfassung. Höhe 83cm, Farbe bereichsweise stark blättrig bzw. fehlend. Ausdrucksstarker G...

Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.

Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. nice hand polished finish. some patina spots inside, but ...

18th-19th C. Italian rock crystal ball/orb on a later Italian giltwood stand, in two parts The rock crystal ball/ orb European possibly French o...

A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden c...

A Chinese unglazed ceramic headrest with lovely patina and naieve carvings on both sides. ONe geometrical and one of a fantasy beast (griffion?). These headrests are found in difform...

CAPODIMONTE porcelain figurine of two old men sitting at a table with a hunting dog by the table enjoying a bottle of chianti in perfect...

Art Deco style spelter sculpture raised on a polychrome marble base depicting a lady with greyhound on a leash, apparently unsigned. 15.5" H x 15" W x 5" D. Provenance: Property from...

Haguenauer art deco sculpture. mother with child. solid bronze and ebonized wood. Sealed atelier Haguenauer. Viennese session wHw. patinated bronze base and wooden top. The woman is copper colored. original patina. Only minor signs of use. Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style. Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...

An ancient looking tree trunk fragment that at first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood. Beautifully aged color and wear to surface from many years of exposure to t...

A mid 20th Century pair of hand carved and hand painted wedding figures from Java, Indonesia. These are known as Loro Blonyo, the "inseparable couple." They were placed in the livi...

The dimensions for the Renaissance Revival Gilded Age Oak Lion Bracket are approximately: Dealer: S138XX

Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.

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