Sculptures

Magnificent Pink Amethyst Geode Coffee Table (Center Table) on a Custom-Made Stainless Steel Base ▫️ Description ▫️ What started as an idea turned into a magnificent Pink Amethyst ...

This exceptional 1960s Brutalist still life sculpture is a masterful testament to mid-century studio craft, presenting a powerful interplay of industrial raw metalwork and organic botanical form. As beautifully captured in photos, this piece is meticulously hand-forged, showcasing an array of highly stylized flowers, spiky starburst flora, and textured wheat-like stalks rising elegantly from a faceted, geometric iron vase. Each blossom is intricately constructed with individual layered metal petals, jagged cut edges, and torch-cut brazed brass accents at the centers that catch the light, adding a brilliant flash of warmth to the dark, moodier iron patina. For critical collector provenance, this important mid-century work is signed "Bob Schmitz" in a striking gold script on the reverse side of the vase. Vase is 6.75"h x 6.25" x 6.25" Embodying the rebellious, texture-heavy spirit of the Brutalist art movement, this hand-forged sculpture celebrates raw construction with its exposed welds, torch-hewn edges, and multi-toned oxidation. Cleverly engineered for both stability and customizable display, the heavy metal flower rods are held securely in place by a dense sand filling on the inside of the vase, allowing the dramatic bouquet to maintain its striking arrangement. The faceted exterior features beautifully visible seams and a mottled, fire-kissed surface patina that transitions seamlessly from dark charcoal tones to deep copper hues, accented by the artist's gold signature. A commanding and deeply textural decorative statement, this mid-century studio sculpture by Bob Schmitz makes an incredible centerpiece for a Brutalist or mid-century modern interior. Born in Illinois, Bob Schmitz was a skilled Midwestern craftsman who learned the intricacies of welding and traditional metalworking directly from his grandfather, a professional blacksmith. He eventually took over his family's historic forge, successfully transitioning the traditional shop into specialized, custom fabrication and independent studio design. Operating in the true spirit of the mid-century American Studio Craft movement, Schmitz hand-forged, torch-cut, and built his pieces individually by hand rather than relying on mass factory production. This meticulous, bench-work approach explains the highly customized, one-of-a-kind engineering seen in his work, such as using a dense sand filling inside the vase to balance and secure the heavy metal flower rods. Active during the 1960s and 1970s boom in torch-cut metal art, Schmitz utilized heavy, industrial materials like iron, brass, and copper to create dramatic, highly textured interpretations of nature. Because he was a dedicated regional craftsman who prioritized individual studio artistry over large-scale commercial gallery contracts, surviving examples of his large-scale sculptural work remain exceptionally rare to find on the open market today. Bob Schmitz, Mid-Century Studio Craft, Brutalist Flower Sculpture...

Bill Heise, American (1943-2011). Heise metal sculpture, founded 1966. Iron and mixed metal cow sculpture, signed "HEISE" on base. A charming and whimsic...

A monumental brass Italian tiger sculpture executed in cast brass and hand-finished with chased detailed. The tiger is depicted mid-stride with open mouth and expressive musculature,...

As found, a very charming crown fragment featuring opaline glass panels. We believe this very sturdy fragment was originally part of a light fixture or pendant light. This fragment s...

A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...

A charming petite mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower pot stand, handcrafted with care and character. This delightful piece features a stylized elephant form, its glossy ...

Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...

Beautiful silver plated bird sculpture with 0nyx eyes.

Large Magnificent plated Flying Lady on Marble Base After the Rolls Royce Mascot In the Charles Sykes Manner Spirit of Ecstasy Very Striking

TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look. Custom sizes availab...

Roman School ANTINOUS Hadrian villa’s type Marble Rome, 19th Century After the Antique, Rome: Vatican Museums, Pio-Clementino Museum, Sala rotonda 9,Inv. No. 251 Provenance: Priva...

An amorphous and sensual early piece by Pioneer Wood Artist Mark Lindquist. Signed and dated '74 along one edge. A carved amorphous natural wood form wi...

Dimensions: 39 inches high x 9 inches wide x 9 inches deep. Truly outstanding palatial pair of Empire style malachite and bronze ormolu mounted obelisks, representing an extraordina...

Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in bright, vivid yellow & green uranium 'Massello' glass sculpture of a female nude in a sitting position by m...

A deep off-white coffee table pottery bowl with abstract volcanic bottom interior. Heavily influenced by the work of Georges Jouve, with the thick freeform walls.

Salvatore Messina — Monumental Aluminium Wall Sculpture, Italy, 1970s Please note that Art imported into the U.S. is exempt from all import tariffs....

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Made in Zanesville Ohio by Weller Pottery Works. These are two cute frogs in a hard stoneware ceramic. This type of glaze is called Coppertone designed by Rudolph Lorber

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpent until it was later moved in 1867 to the grand entrance to Pavilion de Flore and a pair was crafted for it using a mechanical technique, a gesture which incensed Barye, as he preferred to sculpt a mate to oppose Lion Assis...

Gorgeous Natural Citrine Crystal Flame, a Natural Sculptured Art ▫️ Description Combining a gorgeous golden-orange color with a high-grade, transparent citrine crystal, this citrin...

Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid marble by a Kenyan artisan this exquisite, though-provoking sculpture is...

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a lov...

Step into the enchanted world of Edna Cataldo's imagination with her bighorn ram creation. A captivating sculpture that blurs the lines between art and function. Inspired by the icon...

An English porcelain Staffordshire dog decorative object sculpture, Victorian design period, circa late-19th century, England. What a chic dog w...

Rare Signed Binazzi Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in near excelle...

Early 20th century Expressionist glazed ceramic sculpture based on "The Cat Butler" by Diego Giacometti By: Diego Giacometti (in the style of) ...

Hermes "Quadrille Promenade" bicycle; style: "Le Flaneur d’Hermes"; driven transmission, hydraulic disc brakes and 8 or 11 gears integrated into the rear wheel hub; equipped with saf...

Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:10,5cm D:10cm

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the 19th century, Qing period or poss...

Fragment of a marble shelf statuette representing Asclepius/Aesculapius, Greek and Roman god of medicine. It is carved in the round, with the same level of finish on the front and ba...

A family of lions having green patination depicting a male lion feeding two cubs; mounted on a naturalistic base - signed and applied entitled plaque "Lion 1st Gibier" Paul Edouard Delabrierre, Paris born, was a member of the school of Animalier painters, active in the late 19th Century. He studied with was born in Paris, France on March 29th 1829. He was an important member of the Animalier school in late 19th century Paris, and the last two years of his career, introduced cast iron as a legitimate material for sculpture. Delabrierre studied art under the painter Eugene Delestre...

The tooth of an adult Gorgosaurus, dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 67 million years old. This large beautifully preserved specimen has a rich brown enamel, near p...

You want a splash of color? Here it is! These glassy yellow grapes are huge, about 2 inches in diameter each and they are full of pale yellow light reflecting color! The Lucite grapes are held to the rustic driftwood with wire and are flexible so the bunch of grapes has some malleability. They would work great in a beachy look, a rustic look, a classic look or many other decorative styles. Thanks for visiting The Moody Carpenter...

A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand carved circa 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass ...

This bronze sculpture is an original piece created in 2004 by Raffaello Romanelli, whose aim was to represent a moment of internal reflection thanks to the position of the body. For the piece, Raffaello Romanelli used a live model...

Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Roadrunner Sculpture Signed "LM" on the Bottom, circa 1970s. This striking sculpture is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern...

This super rare and iconic piece of Vivienne Westwood was part of the cut and slash era. 1991 fabulous mustard chenille cardigan with red collar and gol...

Gorgeous table lamp with wooden base , made in France during the 1960s. In excellent condition (Original Patina) and in full working order And safe for usage in the World with Euro...

Silver Golf Statue - Beckenham Golf Club Presentation Trophy (1893) A fine and rare sterling silver presentation trophy in the form of a male golfer, crafted in 1893 by the renowned ...

Large size, great condition and beautifully hand-crafted Italian white alabaster owl with lifelike glass eyes and beautifully black veined alabaster stone detail. This early 20th-ce...

Mid-Century Modern hand carved pale pink marble polar bear figurine, animal sculpture, 1970. A-604-335

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...

The tooth of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex, dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 67 million years old. This large beautifully preserved specimen has a rich brown enamel, ...

A beautifully stylized modernist cat doorstop showcasing a stunning original surface with age-acquired patina and delicate craquelure, which not only spe...

Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...

20th century bronze figurative sculpture of a nude woman by argentine sculptor José Mariano Pagés By: José Mariano Pagés Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, patinated, ...

Sculpture, Marble Torso - 92 cm - XX century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Indicative shipping costs in Italy: 15...

Mesh Sculpture (2025) by Ulrikk Dufossé Hand-woven galvanized wire Ø 40 cm – H 210 cm Unique piece Ulrikk Dufossé’s sculptures inhabit the space between drawing and volume, craft a...

A beautiful Art Deco European bronze figure of a female dancer on a black marble base. Early 20th century, signed illegibly on the base. Most probably from France. This elegant bronz...

Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is sometimes called a chimera. A mascar...

From the world-famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia, this specimen displays an outstanding combination of large, fully formed azurite crystals of rich, midnight blue hue with a dazzling lus...

An elegant bronze sculpture with a dark brown patina nuanced with green highlights, depicting the famous Spinario (or Boy with a Thorn), an iconic figure of Roman antiquity. The youn...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...

Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7) This figurine measures: 5.5 wide x 5.75 deep x 18 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...

Medium sized hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted black fragment base. Perfect addition to your "Cabinet of Curiosities".

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...

This rare combination specimen features fine, radiating sprays of white Mesolite layered atop gemmy Apophyllite crystals all set on a rich red Heulandite matrix. Sourced from a remar...

A recumbent zebra finely glazed in black and white with a brown nose. Signed Townsends and dated 1981. Townsends known for their realistic animal forms. Dimensions: L. 20", Depth 9"...